Chapter 867

As Luke stewed in his frustration, a knock on the door cut through his thoughts like a lifeline. To him, it was the sound of salvation. A glimmer of excitement lit up his face as he rushed to answer. Standing outside was one of the outer court disciples he had sent on a mission. Luke wasted no time. "So? Did that little punk Andrew make a fool of himself in front of everyone?" His words dripped with anticipation, already savoring the image of Andrew being humiliated. The disciple hesitated, his expression awkward. After a pause, he replied in a low voice, "Luke, there was an unexpected twist. It seems Andrew has some sort of backing." The disciple went on to recount the events that had unfolded earlier, detailing how the deputy leader himself seemed to have stepped in. "I thought acting against him might cause problems with the deputy leader, so I held back," he added with a tone of regret and caution. The news hit Luke like a punch in the gut. His face paled, and his fingers clenc