Chapter 367: Little Girl, What Face Do You Have to Show?_1
In the spacious private dining room of the restaurant, Tobias Singleton raised his glass.
"Let’s all toast to Mr. Flores’s triumph in tomorrow’s battle, wishing him a victorious start!"
Everyone’s expression was subtly complex. Was it appropriate to speak so directly?
Of course, we hoped for Carson Flores to win, but as an elder of the Nine Peaks Sect, isn’t it a bit too direct to say such things?
Is there discord between the Nine Peaks Sect and the Divine Cloudy Sect?
Tobias Singleton noticed the looks on everyone’s faces and laughed, saying, "The Divine Cloudy Sect has always been domineering, and many dislike them. The Acevedo Family is known to be their lackey. Today, when Nash Acevedo made his move, it was clear he was vying for face on behalf of the Divine Cloudy Sect. If Mr. Flores can teach Nash Acevedo a lesson, I’m sure there will be many who’ll applaud."
People laughed and drank to that. Carson Flores said with a smile, "Mr. Singleton, as an elder of the Nine Peaks Sect, aren’t you worried that your words might exacerbate the conflict?"
Tobias Singleton chuckled and replied, "For us cultivators, it’s all about strength. If you have the power, why worry about speaking out? Wasn’t that young lady who troubled you relying on her Divine Cloudy Sect’s backing and her great-grandmother being an Innate Great Grandmaster?"
Carson Flores probed, "How many Innate Great Grandmasters does the Divine Cloudy Sect have?"