"...In such a hurry?"
Zhou Yan visibly froze for a moment.
He had assumed that, having just arrived in Southern Long Marsh, the other man would at least rest for a few hours and hear a detailed report from the Tide Life Gate.
Only after deciding on the direction of the investigation would he begin probing the Golden Virtue Institute.
He had not expected this newly appointed Palace Heir to be so impatient.
At that thought, Zhou Yan hesitated briefly before offering a tactful reminder:
"Palace Heir, many of the charges against the Golden Virtue Institute are still only conjecture."
"Several cultivators from the Alliance Association have indeed disappeared, but we have no firm evidence that the institute was actually involved..."
"I have my own way of determining the evidence," Ye Li interrupted calmly.
"If you really want to help, send word back now."
"Have your leader bring his people to surround the Golden Virtue Institute as soon as possible. That's all."
"...Understood."
Clear surprise surfaced in Zhou Yan's eyes.
Ye Li had not even met anyone from the Golden Virtue Institute, yet he already intended to surround their entire Mountain Gate?
This approach could hardly have been more different from what he had heard about disciples of the Supreme Clarity Palace.
Still, given the young man's status, Zhou Yan raised no objections.
He immediately took out a Communication Jade Slip and relayed Ye Li's orders to the Tide Life Gate exactly as given.
Once that was done, Zhou Yan looked back at Ye Li.
"Palace Heir, our Hall Master has received the message."
"The Tide Life Gate's elders and disciples will depart within the hour. Do you have any further instructions?"
"No."
Ye Li withdrew his gaze and said succinctly:
"Lead the way."
Meanwhile.
Within the Tide Life Gate.