Ma Xiaotao and the other two were startled by Yan Shaozhe's words. A major demerit was already a very serious punishment in the Inner Court. Leaving it out of their records amounted to raising the rod high but bringing it down gently-a minor punishment to serve as a stern warning.
As for Ye Qing?
It certainly had nothing to do with him. He had not participated in the operation to wipe out the Death's Hand Bandit Group; Xuan Zi had banned him right from the start, and afterward, he had rushed to the rescue the moment the accident occurred.
However badly Xuan Zi fumbled things, he would still explain these mission details clearly.
Ye Qing had also carried them all the way through the subsequent matches, making him this tournament's FMVP. His merit was maxed out, and his rating was through the roof.
Under these circumstances, neither Yan Shaozhe nor those old geezers in the Sea God Pavilion could deliberately find fault with him. Otherwise, wouldn't they be chilling Ye Qing's heart?
Looking at the seven trembling Reserve Team members, Yan Shaozhe let a gentle smile appear on his stern face. "Scared you, did I? But don't worry. These are the strict standards that Inner Court disciples deserve to be held to. Since they enjoy more of the Inner Court's resources, they should naturally meet its higher expectations."
"Of course, the academy has never been stingy with rewards for those who render meritorious service."
"Ye Qing!"
Hearing Yan Shaozhe call his name, Ye Qing stepped forward.
"As captain of the Main Team, although you did not directly participate in the operation to wipe out the bandits because of Xuan Zi's requirements, you actively carried out rescue efforts the moment the accident occurred, keeping losses to a minimum. In the subsequent