"Elder Xu, please stay!"
Quickly, Elder Lee stepped forward to block Xu Que and his entire group.
His smile was strained, his laughter forced. Elder Lee looked strained in his attempt to appear casual.
Xu Que's eyes narrowed as he examined Elder Lee's comportment, coldly laughing as he asked, "Elder Lee, was there something else?"
"Umm...Elder Xu, you've come all this way, why not relax for a moment? Our Sect Leader is preparing to give you some things as reparations. If you leave now, what explanation will I have for him?" Elder Lee said innocently.
"Oh? You're saying that I have to stay just so you can fulfill your duty?" Xu Que responded, maintaining his cold smile.
Upon hearing this response, Elder Lee's smile stiffened, but, keeping his humor, he continued, "Please don't misunderstand me, we just want to offer up our goodwill. Please, Elder Xu, do stay a little while longer!"