They had, of course, heard what Cao Ning just said.
In fact, it wasn't just the younger disciples.
Even they, the elders, had considerable doubts about Cao Feng's unreserved favoritism toward a young man with a different surname.
Good talent was one thing, but Cao Feng's care for Chu Fan had already surpassed the scope of what a Direct Disciple would receive.
This was especially true regarding the "night of slaughter" at the Seven Stars Gang Sub-Branch—
Li Qingxue had been fighting on the front lines, while Chu Fan and Zhao Tianxing collected spoils in the back.
A few Cao and Li Descendants couldn't stand it and tried to reason with them, only to get beaten up by Chu Fan.
Furious, they sought out Li Qingxue for justice, but she beat them up too.
When the matter finally reached Cao Feng, they were the ones who ended up getting whipped by him...
In their eyes, this was going too far, no matter how you looked at it.
