Based on Tu Liang's understanding of Meng Zhao, whatever sort of man he was, his actions were unfathomably strange.
At times, he seemed incomparably generous and benevolent, treating everyone with the warmth of a spring breeze. Yet at other times, he was utterly ruthless, wholly unconcerned even when innocents were implicated. This was, in truth, a rather well-rounded and striking personality.
He was neither a good man nor a bad one; neither narrow-minded nor someone others would mistake for kind and benevolent.
In all things, Meng Zhao followed his own heart, but even more so, he weighed and considered the benefits involved.
Thus, Meng Zhao was undoubtedly a man of broad mind and great spirit—but only if you took him seriously and showed him respect. Do not take him for a fool and try to deceive him, or you would surely die without a burial place.
Now that they knew Meng Zhao was such a man, and that there was a chance of succeeding, they could look back at what they themselves had done.
Whether Zhu Kuan or Tu Liang, both had occupied the weaker position in their dealings with Hell Path. Both had been threatened and intimidated by Hell Path and Pudu Cult, and had no choice but to board the pirate ship and do wrong.
It could not exactly be said that they were entirely forgivable, but setting aside their subjective intent, their objective helplessness was also an indisputable fact.
Moreover, the two of them had merely played supporting roles, offering what help they could from the sidelines. That was all.
The main force behind rescuing Wu Huaien had been Hell Path, Pudu Cult, and Sui Han Sect.
Presumably, Meng Zhao had already vented much of his fury by wiping out Pudu Cult's branch and Sui Han Sect.