Jing Hongchen's Compromise

The top floor of the office area.

There were numerous rooms here. Besides the office spaces, there were Soul Tool testing areas and rest areas, the latter even including entertainment facilities and private kitchens.

It was hard to imagine that such a luxurious office area with complete facilities served a single person. In the entire Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, Jing Hongchen was the only one afforded such treatment.

In the central office on the top floor, Ye Chen surveyed the room's decor and clicked his tongue in amazement. "Hall Master Hongchen, it seems you're living quite comfortably. I wonder, have you ever used your position for personal gain?"

An elderly man who appeared to be over sixty sat behind the desk before him. Ye Chen's words carried a provocative edge, yet not only did the other man fail to get angry, he instead wore a genial smile.

"Student Ye Chen, you mustn't speak carelessly. I hold this position, receive the Emperor's salary, and devote myself wholeheartedly to strengthening the Empire. These are merely rewards bestowed by His Majesty in recognition of my tireless efforts to develop Soul Tools," Jing Hongchen said with a light laugh.

This old fox! Ye Chen cursed inwardly.

Jing Hongchen was clearly trying to brush him off. Given Ye Chen's understanding of the man, he did not believe Jing Hongchen was unaware of the purpose of his visit.

However, Ye Chen had no intention of playing along. He went straight to the point. "I assume Hall Master Hongchen has already guessed why I am here. I've come to demand an explanation from you."

"Or, to put it another way, shouldn't you give me an account?" As he said this, Ye Chen's tone gradually turned several degrees colder.

Jing Hongchen was furious. In all these