He snorted coldly. His momentum receded slightly, but he was unwilling to be the first to back down.
Just then, at that delicate moment, Fang Hongtao of the Puppet Sect saw that both sides needed a way to back down without losing face. He quickly hurried over with his men. "My fellow Elders, why let a fit of pique ruin the peace between you? This is Fengye County, not Celestial Balance Prefecture or Yunlin Prefecture. If a fight breaks out, it could alert the local Government Office or, worse, word could reach the Upper Sect. That would be extremely detrimental to the all-important selection! In my view, this is just a misunderstanding. It would be best for each of you to take a step back. Harmony is precious, harmony is precious!"
Sang Yanping's and Ruan Wenju's eyes met for a moment, and each saw the desire to back down in the other.
