C284 All Sides Tried to Curry Favor with Him!

"Elder of Discipline, have you emerged?"

Upon the Elder's emergence, a Deputy Mountain Lord promptly stepped forward to inquire, his face adorned with a genial smile, careful not to show the slightest disrespect. It was evident that the Elder's prowess and standing were on par with that of the Deputy Mountain Lord.

"Indeed, I have emerged. But I suspect your concern lies not with me