This sudden scene left many people stunned.
"Nie Jingnian? Isn't he the senior brother at Ren Yong Martial Arts Hall? What's he doing here?"
"I heard he was originally in charge of the South Gate, but because he got injured and was unable to defend, he was deceived by Yu Guizhi from Chenfeng Martial Arts Hall, leading to Wei Hongbin's cavalry entering the city."
"Sigh, I wouldn't blame him for this. Who could have expected people from Chenfeng Martial Arts Hall to do such a thing beforehand?"
"But no matter what, the city gate was lost on his watch, so he can't completely escape responsibility."
Amidst the discussions, Nie Jingnian lowered his head without a word, looking like he would accept any punishment without argument.
Shang Tiefeng sat in his chair, sipping tea as if he didn't see his disciple kneeling on the ground.
At this moment, a warm hand reached diagonally and landed on Nie Jingnian's shoulder.
