He was slightly chubby and not very tall.
But the golden crown on his head, the white jade waistband around his waist, and the pair of cloud-patterned deer shoes on his feet all indicated his extraordinary family background.
Seated cross-legged opposite him was an elder whose build was almost identical to Wang Wenbai's.
His hair was half white, but his facial skin was incredibly delicate, as if carved from jade.
Upon hearing Wang Wenbai's words, he suddenly opened his eyes, with anger flickering within them.
"Utterly foolish!
If you hadn't previously threatened him publicly in the Corpse Forest, I could have found an opportunity to act in secret. Now that everyone knows your intentions, how can this be executed?
Don't think that just because I'm an elder, I can act recklessly. The sect's laws are there, and not even the Sect Leader can openly defy them.
Not to mention, a few old fellows in the sect have never been fond of me, just waiting to catch me slipping up!
