Chapter 302 - 297: The Tenth Successor?
Murong Gang gazed at Li Fan, thinking this young man truly possessed strong courage.
"Yang Qingshan, I have heard of your deeds, and there are different accounts about their right or wrong. Nonetheless, you indeed killed quite a few people on West Emperor Island, among them Nan Zhengchuan, a cultivator of the West Emperor Palace, and Song Xiang, a steward of the West Emperor Palace."
Beside Li Fan, Luo Qingyan and Meng Hong showed slight changes in their expressions, wondering if Murong Gang, the Great Elder of West Emperor Palace, intended to favor Nan Chen.
"However..."
Murong Gang continued, "On the day of the battle, you achieved commendable feats, slaying Fourth Realm demons without equal, boosting the morale of our cultivators on West Emperor Island. Regardless of the motives for your battle, the outcome was witnessed by all, and this remains an undeniable fact."
"Thus, merits and faults cancel each other out."
"I will not ask about the course of events, only the outcome. Since you have come to our West Emperor Palace to slay demons, you are considered a guest of the palace. From now on, past matters shall not be pursued by Nan Chen, and as for the Song Family, view them as having inadequate discipline. But for the calamity, the West Emperor Palace will also compensate accordingly, allowing Song Siyu to enter the top three floors of our Scripture Pavilion to select one Sword Scripture."
"Great Elder..." Song Siyu wished to speak further but saw Murong Gang gesturing to stop her. He said, "This matter is settled as such."
Song Siyu’s complexion turned pale, knowing that further words would be fruitless.
Since Great Elder Murong Gang has spoken so, the matter is determined.
West Emperor Palace does not move against Li Fan. She clearly recognizes the vast disparity between the parties during the Song Family battle. She cannot kill Li Fan for revenge, nor even Luo Qingyan beside him.
"Yes, Great Elder." Nan Chen bowed his head in response, his voice muffled, still carrying a trace of unwilling resentment.