Upon hearing Ye Xin's rebuke, the Fifth Elder snorted coldly, "What do you understand!"
As a Sect Elder, he naturally had to uphold the Sect Master's authority, immediately countering.
Ye Xin looked icily at the Fifth Elder.
The Fifth Elder said coldly, "Mortals experience birth, old age, sickness, and death; it's fate, it's predetermined! We help defy fate and change destiny, which already risks much. Moreover, extending one's life for such a long time—shouldn't that come at a cost? Being able to serve our Shangqing Sect is an honor! Do you know how many families and consortiums aspire to join our Shangqing Sect? We won't even give them a second look!"
"Ha!" Ye Xin sneered, retorting, "That sounds nice, but it's because people have brains and thoughts. The leaders of those big families and consortiums are all exceptionally intelligent people. Would they willingly be controlled by you? It's because they wouldn't let you control them like putting a curse on them, right!"
