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Yue Qiansong leisurely held his jadeite pipe and shook it lightly, emptying out the tobacco shreds. "What are you all getting so worked up about?" he asked casually.
"Our academy did indeed lend a hand when Yueyang Academy was founded. What's so surprising about that?"
Wei Xinzhi's gaze was cold as frost. "Quite the clever maneuver," he said icily.
"Yuesi Academy specializes in training land-based Soul Masters, while Yueyang Academy excels at water-type Soul Masters. A very clear division of labor."
"Listen to yourself." Yue Qiansong chuckled dismissively and shot back, "Hah! Which of you here hasn't done the same?"
"Those junior and intermediate academies in your commanderies-which of them aren't your branch campuses?"
"And you, Blind Bear! Dare you say Three Mountains Academy has nothing to do with your Earth-Metal faction? Five Mountains Academy was planted by your faction too, wasn't it?"
His gaze swept over Lian Changzhi. "Or shall I tell everyone about Canghui Academy's dealings with Changyu Academy and Lyon Academy?"
Wang Wei and Lian Changzhi flushed scarlet at his retorts. They wanted to argue, but their words caught in their throats, leaving them speechless.
Zhong Feng rubbed his fingertips against his teacup and said evenly, "Old Pine, Old Xing, a Martial Soul Fusion Skill is no small matter. I imagine everyone here is keen to know exactly how your two families are connected."
At those words, gazes filled with varying emotions swung toward them once again.
Yue Qiansong first held his tongue, then merely blew a smoke ring. "Old family affairs. Forgive me, but I have nothing to disclose."
Zhong Feng tapped his fingertips lightly against the table. "You do at least acknowledge your status as members of the Spirit Turtle Alliance, don't you?"
Yue Qiansong's heart gave a