Juan Niang was at a loss for words. She knew well that the elder before her was narrow-minded. Although this matter wasn't her fault, it started because of her. The way he looked at her already carried a hint of displeasure that was well hidden. If she messed up one or two more things, this dependable backer might be gone.
In these years working under Elder Qi, she had made quite a few enemies. If she lost Elder Qi's support, wouldn't her life at the Heavenly Residence become very difficult?
Elder Qi rapped the table with a somber expression, saying, "Earlier, Treasurer Gu came to see me, saying he couldn't hold on any longer. If he doesn't find Spiritual Tea, he will report the matter to the Council of Elders. Hmph, when he received those few Deer Fetus Cleansing Marrow Pills, why didn't he say he couldn't handle the effects? I've already promised him that by this evening, I'll have the remaining ninety thousand pounds of Spiritual Tea delivered to him."
