Chang Hao had just locked eyes with the patriarch of the Chiyan Sect and had nearly wet his pants.
But here he was, showing up nonetheless.
It was not because he considered Ye Xiao a friend, but because he was very clear that if Ye Xiao didn't survive today, both he and the Horizon Sea Pavilion would fall victim to a murderous hand for having witnessed the day's events!
Hence, he had to step forward, to stall the patriarch of the Chiyan Sect by any means possible, even if just to buy time.
Chang Hao's speech did have some effect, to some extent.
The restoration of color to the patriarch's blood-drained face visibly slowed down.
As he expelled the toxins from his body, he was also pondering the deeper meaning behind Chang Hao's words.
"What does Horizon Sea Pavilion know?"
The patriarch looked at Chang Hao, his gaze seemingly piercing enough to see through Chang Hao's very soul.