It was no wonder the Grand Elder was so furious. Li Yuanzong's words were logical and well-founded, with every cause and effect connected.
Mu Huaqing had been assigned by the Grand Elder to protect Li Yuanzong in the Ancient Wasteland Secret Realm.
The Grand Elder knew that after the battle on Water Heart Island, Lin Bai and Li Yuanzong had completely fallen out, reaching a point where only one of them could survive.
If Lin Bai had the chance during this trip to the Ancient Wasteland Secret Realm, he certainly would not let Li Yuanzong off.
Thus, before they left, the Grand Elder had specifically instructed Mu Huaqing to protect Li Yuanzong at all costs.
And now, according to Li Yuanzong... when Lin Bai had tried to kill Li Yuanzong, Mu Huaqing had intervened, and the two had fought fiercely. Tang Wei had then launched a sneak attack from behind and killed Mu Huaqing.
The logic was crystal clear.
At least from the Grand Elder's perspective, he had basically determined that Mu Huaqing's death could not be separated from Lin Bai.
"I understand. You may leave for now."
The Grand Elder's face was slightly pale. He closed his eyes in anguish and let Li Yuanzong leave first.
Li Yuanzong asked, "Master, how will you avenge Third Senior Brother? Do you need me to go and capture Lin Bai at once, then make him slit his own throat and apologize before Third Senior Brother's spirit?"
The Grand Elder was silent for a moment before saying, "The Sect Master has already sent Li Zai'en to investigate this matter. Though that old fool Li Zai'en is stubborn and hidebound, he is still an upright and impartial man. Once he uncovers the truth, the sect will naturally avenge Mu Huaqing."
"That's right, Li Zai'en