[Li Yuan: So, in the environment of the later generations, what does an Innate Full spirit power even matter? Without a background or a backer, no matter how good your talent is, it is merely 'possessing a jade ring and becoming a target.' At any time, you could be branded an Evil Soul Master by those so-called righteous people. You are whatever they say you are.]
[Li Yuan: Being unable to even save one's own sick mother wasn't due to a lack of ability, but because... the order of that era had already twisted and collapsed to the extreme.]
[Li Yuan: Without Spirit Hall, would the continent welcome freedom and light? Don't be naive. Without the dragon that is Spirit Hall, it will only attract more and even more ferocious jackals! When that time comes, the lives of ordinary Spirit Masters and ordinary people will only be more miserable!]
Li Yuan's words were like a series of slaps to the face.
They smashed heavily against everyone's faces, completely shattering their notion that 'the World would turn just the same without Spirit Hall.'
Without Spirit Hall, it wasn't 'liberation,' but 'chaos' and 'darkness'?
Even a Genius with Innate Full spirit power would fall into such a miserable state in the future?
What about other Spirit Masters then?
Wouldn't they be worse off than dogs?
The group fell into a dead silence. Everyone was so shocked by this bloody 'truth of the future' that they were speechless, their hearts filled with confusion.
Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
Ning Rongrong's small face turned pale, and she subconsciously hugged the pillow in her arms tighter.
She had lived a life of luxury since childhood, well-protected by Grandpa Sword and Grandpa Bone. She had heard many rumors about Spirit Hall being overbearing and tyrannical, and had always thought Spirit Hall was a villainous force that the two great Empires needed to resist together.
But she had never imagined that the World outside could have such a cruel side.
Speed Clan.
Bai Chenxiang looked at the words on the screen, feeling a chill rush from the soles of her feet straight to the top of her head.
The Speed Clan was already weak and isolated. If the future World was really as dark as Li Yuan said... then wouldn't their Speed Clan... she didn't dare think further.
[Heaven Dou's Richest Little Socialite: Without Spirit Hall... will the future really become like this?]
[Ice and Snow Smart: Perhaps. We cannot predict the future, but at least from the present view, Spirit Hall indeed does a good job of suppressing the two great Empires and maintaining a certain... balance on the continent. (Rational Analysis)]
[Big Sister with a Vicious Heart: It seems I need to re-evaluate my view of Spirit Hall. (Complex Tone)]
[The Single Married Woman Who Runs the Academy: Bibi Dong, for the sake of your Spirit Hall, you have earned a one-month immunity from my insults.]
[The Yandere Maniac Beauty of the Spirit Hall: Psh! Then do I have to thank you? (Rolls eyes)]
Although Bibi Dong said this, she was secretly delighted in her heart.
After all, since joining the chat group, she had been scolded almost every day. Now, she had finally managed to change a few people's opinions of her.
It could be considered a moment of triumph!
[Little Fox Who Likes Teacher the Most: Hmph, you all should have been like this long ago, hee hee~ Thank you, Group Owner big brother, for speaking up for our Spirit Hall!]
[Li Yuan: I wasn't helping you speak. I was just saying what needed to be said. Also, don't think your Spirit Hall is actually that great; it's just the best of a bad bunch.]
[Child Without Parents: Hmm, how so?]
[Li Yuan: You can take a look at the corruption among the middle-level Cardinals of Spirit Hall... I won't say much more.]
[The Yandere Maniac Beauty of the Spirit Hall: How is that possible? Under my leadership, Spirit Hall's financial reports and economy grow every year. As for the corruption you mentioned, it's pure nonsense!]
[Li Yuan: Whether you believe it or not is none of my damn business. Even if Spirit Hall perishes, it has nothing to do with me, understand?]
[The Yandere Maniac Beauty of the Spirit Hall: You!]
[Child Without Parents: Understood. I will send someone to investigate.]
[The Yandere Maniac Beauty of the Spirit Hall: Xue'er, don't tell me even you don't believe me? I said, Spirit Hall cannot, absolutely cannot have corruption! (Vowed Tone)]
[Child Without Parents: I trust what I see with my own eyes more.]
Supreme Pontiff Palace.
"Damn that Li Yuan! Is what this Empress said not the truth? Why is he being so aggressive?"
Bibi Dong was about to explode with anger, her fair face slightly distorted with rage.
She had clearly tried several times to lower her pride and ease the relationship between them, but this damn Li Yuan was simply impervious to both persuasion and threats.
What made her almost vomit blood even more...
...was that even her own biological daughter, Qian Renxue, actually didn't believe her.
"Hmph! Go ahead and stir things up, Xue'er, just follow him and stir things up. I want to see what you can stir up. Under my, Bibi Dong's, governance, Spirit Hall has corruption?"
"Ridiculous! I usually pay them such high salaries; would they take such risks just for a bit of money? Do you really think everyone is a fool?"
Bibi Dong cursed in a low voice, her snowy chest heaving violently.
Beside her, Hu Liena hurried to comfort her: "Teacher, please don't be angry. This time, they just don't understand. Xue'er-jie and the Group Owner big brother are on the first floor, while you are in the stratosphere."
The corners of Bibi Dong's lips curled up slightly, and her mood instantly improved quite a bit: "Right, Nana, well said. I, Bibi Dong, am naturally in the stratosphere!"
Hu Liena: "..."
Actually, she had just said it casually.
Oh no, what if Teacher took it seriously?
If something really is found tomorrow, would Teacher retaliate against me because of today's words?
Is it too late for her to run away now?
...Seeing that Qian Renxue really seemed determined to take action, Li Yuan simply gave her some advice via private message.
Private Message Page.
[Li Yuan: If one cannot clean a single room, how can one pacify the World? Governing a family is like governing a country. Corruption has always been the easiest problem for major powers to overlook, but it is also the most important. If it remains unsolved, middle and lower-level Spirit Masters will see no hope. If they see no hope, how can you attract outside geniuses?]
[Li Yuan: If you truly hope for Spirit Hall to improve, then try to do it. I have said my piece.]
[Child Without Parents: Okay.]
On the other side.
Crown Prince's Mansion.
Qian Renxue clearly took Li Yuan's words to heart and turned to shout toward the door: "Uncle She!"
"I wonder what orders the Young Lord has?"
A tall figure quickly appeared in the hall; it was Snake Lance Douluo She Long.
A cold light flashed in Qian Renxue's eyes: "I have received information that someone says my Spirit Hall's corruption is severe. Go and investigate the Cardinals around Heaven Dou City."
"If it is true, however much they took, make them spit it out twofold. And the people, deal with them directly!"
She Long's eyes shook, and he showed a difficult expression: "Young Lord, isn't this a bit too much?"
One must know that embezzling and taking kickbacks was almost an unspoken consensus among the middle and upper levels.
Everyone does it. If you don't, are you trying to act superior?
As the saying goes, if you don't take and I don't take, how can Commissioner Geng take? And if Commissioner Geng doesn't take, how can you and I get promoted?
And now, Qian Renxue actually wanted to move against these people?
This touched upon the interests of too many people. There might even be Elders of the Titled Douluo level involved... Qian Renxue's eyes were filled with heroic spirit as she clenched her fist: "Uncle She, if one cannot clean a single room, how can one pacify the World?"
"The future of Spirit Hall is in our hands, right under our feet. Now that there are termites trying to destroy Spirit Hall, do you think we can still endure it?"
"If anyone dares to object, I will have Grandpa personally take action!"
Qian Renxue's tone shifted, suddenly becoming bone-chillingly cold.
She Long's heart jolted instantly, shocked by Qian Renxue's boldness and determination. He no longer hesitated and cupped his fists heavily: "Yes! Your subordinate obeys!"
...[Li Yuan: Everyone, don't worry too much. This is just the worst possible future. The future is changing every moment. That's all for today's gossip. I wish you all prosperous martial fortunes! Goodnight!]
Private Message Page.
[Ice and Snow Smart: Group Owner big brother, goodnight~ The Soul Bone Skill you proposed is fantastic. I'm going to experiment with it tomorrow. Could you give me a blessing? (Hands together, expectant expression)]
[Li Yuan: Of course. Then I wish you a bright future, and may you not waste your prime!]
After Li Yuan went offline, he looked at the clearly increased popularity value in the chat group and showed a satisfied smile.
Perhaps before long, the chat group could upgrade to level three.
Then, he sat cross-legged and began to meditate and Cultivate.