"I'm afraid this will incite everyone's displeasure. In such a case, even your Xu family might not be able to shield you," someone cautioned with a stern countenance.
Jinwei Land adhered to its own strict regulations. Unless under exceptional circumstances, women were not permitted in this place, making her presence a blemish upon the Cangkong Pavilion. It was no wonder that these individuals were aggrieved.
"I'll promptly escort her out," Xu Yongnian declared, hastening to act.
Yet, Gu Chaoyan, far from modest in her retort, challenged him, "Xu Yongnian, did you pilfer my low-level cultivation bead? Return it to its rightful owner."
"A cultivation bead? 'Steal' it?"