"You go ahead with your alchemy, I'll find a way to get you the remaining two stalks of Great Luo Sword Grass. However, it will be two days later before I can give them to you. As for the auxiliary medicines and such, you'll have to figure that out on your own!"
"Your senior brothers and sisters exchanged for four stalks of Ten-thousand-year-old Daluo Sword Grass in one go, which could easily attract attention. I must find a way to cover this up for you."
Elder Shoumei is also well aware of the extreme difficulty Chu Feng faces in reclaiming the Nine Yang Sword Veins.
He is more concerned about premature exposure, leading to the mad retribution from Prince Jianyun. If a True Disciple were to kill an ordinary disciple without any regard, the chances of succeeding are very high.
Elder Shoumei can't possibly watch over Chu Feng all the time.
Therefore, to show weakness to the enemy, to make them complacent and lower their guard, is the best approach.
