Ye Xiaotian knew words alone would never do, so he made promises outright, pelting him with one benefit after another.
"Once this is done, you'll get a top-grade Heaven Tier Magical Treasure, two hundred million spirit stones, and a position as Grand Supreme Elder! You won't have to deal with any of the sect's messes anymore. You can enjoy your retirement in peace, without worrying about being cursed out!"
That barrage of benefits left Zheng Tianyuan dazzled, his heart racing.
All I have to do is take the blame, and I get all that?
Well... that doesn't sound entirely unacceptable!
His Heavenly Baleful Valley was already so poor it could barely keep the cooking pot going. Even if he served as its Grand Elder for another few hundred years, he might not save up a hundred million spirit stones.
As for a top-grade Heaven Tier Magical Treasure, he could forget even dreaming about one!
At that thought, Zheng Tianyuan steeled his heart, gritted his teeth, and gave his assent through a voice transmission.
"Fine! Valley Master, however you want me to shoulder this blame, that's how I'll shoulder it!"
Meanwhile, Ye Liuli watched her father and the Grand Elder exchanging meaningful looks as if they were having an affair, and her little face tightened with anger.
"Dad! I'm talking to you! Did you hear me?! Keep wasting time, and that Little Bandit really will get away!"
But the answer she received was Ye Xiaotian suddenly pointing at Zheng Tianyuan and roaring!
"Zheng Tianyuan! Speak! Were you secretly colluding with that Little Bandit, deliberately spreading false information to lure us into a trap and make us fight the other side?!"
Ye Xiaotian's sudden bellow not only drew everyone's eyes, but also gave Ye Liuli quite a fright.
"Dad, are you sick