The next day, Ye Li came to the Discipline Hall to visit. Seeing that Ye Tianming had actually broken through to Eight Turns, he could not help being startled, but then he sighed. "What good does advancing now do? It's only Eight Turns. The sect has plenty of elite disciples like that."
"Father, how do you intend to deal with me?" Ye Tianming asked. His voice seemed to have grown much deeper and hoarser overnight.
"It's not how I intend to deal with you, but how the sect intends to deal with you!" Ye Li said. "Still, don't worry. Though a life must be paid for with a life, you didn't kill him deliberately, and you're the son of an Aristocratic Clan. You can't possibly be punished as severely as other disciples. It'll just take a little more trouble to work things out. First, admit your fault voluntarily and cooperate fully with the sect's investigation. Once they've transferred you to the Demon-Conquering Grounds or somewhere else to serve your punishment, we'll find a way to arrange opportunities for you to earn merit. When the storm blows over, there'll naturally be a chance to settle this matter!"
Ye Li failed to notice the growing chill in Ye Tianming's eyes and continued pouring out his plans. "I'll take care of everything for you. The investigation, trial, and punishment together won't take more than six months. After that, you'll start as an administrative steward at another Training Institute and work your way up from the bottom. Most importantly, you must prove yourself and strive to reach the Tenth Transformation within a few years..."
"After the Tenth Transformation, you'll still be able to obtain a Wandering Permit as usual, travel the world, broaden your horizons, and even attempt to break through to Earth Rank.