To the surprise of both, the first to arrive was not a guest from the Great Dao Sect in the southeast, but members of the Yinfu Sect, a native Daoist sect of Da Li Country.
Three Daoists from the Yinfu Sect arrived together, speaking bluntly.
The leading Daoist spoke sternly, "Daoist Shui, don't take things too far. You have the right to stop the Fifth Prince from ascending the throne; our Yinfu Sect has no objections. But why spread rumors all over afterward? Do you really think that within Da Li, only you, the so-called Mother of the Country, can call the shots?"
Fairy Shui replied gently, "If you say these are just rumors, then clarify them. I believe everyone's eyes can tell truth from falsehood. Why come to me again and again? I don't want to get involved in any disputes; I just want to hand Da Li over to a reliable royal descendant, that's all."
The Daoist's gaze turned sharp, "The rumors came from your mouth, so only you can clarify them. No one else can do it."
