Catching the Mole

Li Tang Sect.

The moment everyone emerged from underground, Wang Yuan and the other Li Tang Sect experts were already waiting nearby.

Seeing everyone return safely from below, Wang Yuan swept his gaze over them and asked, "Did everything go smoothly with your plan?"

"It went smoothly enough. We had originally expected to slaughter all thousand-plus Sea Dragons, but halfway through, Sect Master Tang suddenly ordered us to stop and return. So, Sect Master Tang, please give us an explanation."

One of the elders, short and squat like a winter melon, said indignantly.

After hearing the squat elder's words, several Li Tang Sect higher-ups waiting there revealed displeased expressions and stared at Tang Yu.

Cowering in battle and letting the enemy go was no different from treason.

Even if he was not a member of the Li Tang Sect, he should still be held accountable according to the law!

"Why did Sect Master Tang do this? Was it intentional, or...?"

Jicheng was the first to speak, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

Tang Yu was very close to Wang Yuan. To Jicheng, this was a perfect opportunity to suppress this nephew of his.

"Intentional."

Tang Yu smiled faintly. "May we speak in private?"

"Of course. Everyone, you have worked hard on this mission. Do not bring up Sect Master Tang's matter again. He is one of us, and he has his reasons for doing this."

After dismissing the elders, Wang Yuan set up two more restrictions to ensure their conversation could not be overheard.

"I'm negotiating a deal with the Sea Dragon Clan. If the plan succeeds, the ten races of the Nether Sea will soon have quite a few conflicts. We'll dismantle their fighting strength from within."

Once everyone had left, Tang Yu briefly explained his plan.

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