Why must Fellow Daoist Ye do this?
Perfected Mingzhang was taken aback at first, then laughed, "The matter of the Dao-Nurturing Pool cannot be explained in a few words. Why don't you come with me to the inner palace first, and I will definitely give you a satisfactory answer."
"How?"
Ye Li looked at him and asked with a light laugh:
"You want to bribe me just like you bribed those Manager of the Alliance Association?"
"..."
Silence fell over the surroundings.
The smile on Perfected Mingzhang's face faded slightly.
"Then you're overthinking it."
Ye Li ignored his meaning and said succinctly:
"Let's settle this right here. If you can't give me an explanation now, then go down and find your family's elders."
"... Fine."
Perfected Mingzhang's eyes flickered. He looked at Ye Li for a moment, then finally nodded and said:
"Since you insist on doing it this way, then I have nothing more to say."
"The matter of [Dao-Nurturing Pool] was indeed my doing."
Upon hearing this statement...
The disciples nearby couldn't help but breathe more rapidly.
Although Song Zhiyi had just given some explanation, hearing their own True Person admit it was still hard for them to accept!
Perfected Mingzhang, however, appeared quite composed:
"But I do all this for the future of the academy and the Three Continents."
"Some cultivators only have a decent Dao Foundation."
"As for temperament, he's simply not up to par."
Even if these people acquire cultivation, they will only bring disaster to the common people when they go out in the future.
Ye Li asked softly, "So, you killed them?"
"You can't say that."
Perfected Mingzhang shook his head and said:
"I brought them into the academy precisely to extract their Dao Foundation and make up for the deficiencies of the other disciples."
"Otherwise, how could the Dao-Nurturing Pool have such miraculous effects?"
"Many of those disciples who were fortunate enough to receive this opportunity are now serving in the Alliance Association)."
"All these years they've slain demons and protected various places, shouldn't I share in their credit?"
"..."
Silence reigned all around.
Several disciples clenched their fists tightly, their eyes gradually reddening.
They still remember it to this day.
How happy my own brother was when he got a spot in the Dao-Nurturing Pool!
Elders from the family even came specially to offer their congratulations, all to express their gratitude to the academy for its nurturing!
So, from the moment they joined the sect, the other side never intended for any of them to leave alive?!
Someone's lips trembled, as if they wanted to question him.
But as soon as Perfected Mingzhang's gaze swept over them, they subconsciously lowered their heads, their minds going completely blank!
The dean's accumulated authority prevented these disciples from having the courage to rebel!
Perfected Mingzhang withdrew his gaze and sighed softly again:
"Of course, now that things have come to this, I know I was wrong."
"Our academy can provide financial compensation to the families of the dead and injured disciples."
Those involved should be dismissed or punished as appropriate.
"Since I took the lead in this matter, I am willing to accept some punishment."
"But if we kill someone like me, who has done so much for the Alliance Association, just because of this, wouldn't that be going too far?"
He looked at Ye Li and said in a calm tone:
"Furthermore..."
"If Returning Balance Academy is disbanded now, how will the Alliance Association explain itself to our founder when he returns?"
Ye Li pondered for a moment and asked, "From what you're saying, you think you don't need to die?"
Perfected Mingzhang smiled slightly:
"At least, I think Fellow Daoist Ye wouldn't be able to kill me if he wanted to."
The words had barely left his mouth.
A series of whooshing sounds came from the distant horizon!
Several Treasure Ship sped down from the clouds, each bearing the Law Seal of the Three Continents Alliance!
"The Alliance Association) members are here!"
One of the disciples couldn't help but look up.
Several disciples who had just been filled with fear and anger couldn't help but feel a glimmer of hope in their eyes, yet they dared not look at Perfected Mingzhang.
Alas!!
The Treasure Ship gradually anchored outside the Pure Qi above the academy.
The numerous monks on the ship then appeared.
The middle-aged man at the head of the group, dressed in a blue Green Robe with Sea of Clouds patterns, glanced around the courtyard and immediately cupped his hands in greeting:
"Du Yuan, Manager the Green Luo Continent Alliance Association."
"I have met Palace Heir Ye."
"Having heard of the changes at the Returning Balance Academy, we have been ordered to come and take over this case."
"I am truly ashamed to have troubled you, Palace Heir, to travel so far for the affairs of my continent."
He was extremely polite.
As they spoke, they also took out a document bearing the Law Seal.
"The headquarters will re-examine the old case regarding Dao-Nurturing Pool."
"There are corresponding arrangements for sealing the case files, questioning the monks involved, and even holding Manager in charge of the previous case accountable."
"If Palace Heir have any evidence, please hand it over to me as well, and we will register it."
Seeing that Ye Li did not respond.
The Manager then politely said:
"However, we still need to question the disciples present to verify what just happened."
"Since Palace Heir has already taken action herself, please recuse yourself for the time being to avoid affecting your testimony."
"Once we have the results, we will send someone to the Supreme Clarity Palace to give you an explanation!"
After saying that...
The etiquette was impeccable, and all the necessary documents were prepared.
Perfected Mingzhang stood to the side, smiling as he looked at Ye Li.
There was not a single objection to what the Manager said about sealing the files and conducting inquiries.
"..."
Ye Li glanced at him.
He then turned his gaze to the Manager and suddenly asked:
"Oh, right."
"Have you altered the death records in [Dao-Nurturing Pool]?"