The atmosphere in the study was somewhat silent.
Only the sound of Yu Ying sipping hot water from her teacup remained, even though she had spoken of the past in as relaxed a tone as possible, he now understood why Yu Ying was so keen on probing into others' hearts.
At the very least, she had to ensure that the people she sent to the sect must not harbor any ulterior motives, nor could they be spies planted by other sects.
"Did Purple Cloud Palace just let this matter slide?"
The young man suddenly spoke, pushing the paper in his hands forward, and the beautiful woman naturally took it, smiling indifferently at the medicinal herbs listed on the paper.
"Of course they didn't let it go, but at that time all the reputable sects of Jiuzhou were present; if we made a scene then, not to mention being a laughing stock, even the mighty Purple Cloud Palace couldn't possibly oppose the entire Cultivation World."