"And not because someone with ulterior motives interfered, causing the result to be swayed by certain factors."
As she spoke of "certain factors," she was looking at Xiao Chen.
?
This was all rather ridiculous.
Ever since the selection process when he first arrived at the Lingyuan Sect, Xiao Chen had felt like she had a problem with him.
'The hostility is baffling,' he thought. 'We have no history, no reason for any grudges, right?'
"To prevent an innocent person from being wronged, I'll ask a question first."
Xiao Chen glanced around. "How many Foundation Establishment Cultivators with the surname Xu does the Huidong Commerce Association have?"
At his question, everyone around exchanged confused glances.
'What does he mean by that?'
Xu Xixuan was stunned as well. He thought for a moment before replying solemnly, "Only my older brother and I. We're responsible for the Commerce Association's teahouse in the Lingyuan Market."
'Then that's it.'
