Although Ye Xiaoyao had originally guided the new disciples in their cultivation simply to repay a favor to Kong Shan, seeing the various Elders scramble to snatch up those disciples made him realize that perhaps he had given a bit too much guidance.
Fortunately, there was now enough time for Ye Xiaoyao to come up with a reasonable excuse.
"To be honest with the Sect Master, when I was in the lower realm, I once obtained a secret treasure!"
Chapter 458