The Third Elder wanted to say more, but Ouyang Yue Ming extended a hand to stop him.
"My mind is made up, there’s no more to discuss."
"What about you, Lin Yi?"
Ouyang Yue Ming stared intently at Lin Yi.
"Lin Yi, there’s no need to consider any further."
"If you return to the Holy Mansion now, you’ll still be a Holy Mansion Disciple."
Lou Tingyu, of course, desperately hoped Lin Yi would nod in agreement and return to the Holy Mansion right away.
Regardless, they could iron out the details later; as for avenging Master Wu Liang and dealing with the Third Elder, those plans could be made at leisure.
However, Lin Yi was in no hurry to agree and said indifferently, "Returning to the Holy Mansion is certainly an option, but I have a condition."
Ouyang Yue Ming frowned.
Lin Yi spoke calmly, "A thorough investigation into the Third Elder and his disciple Qin Feiyue’s conspiracy against Wu Liang, and restoring Wu Liang’s innocence."
"If these two demands are met, I will return to the Holy Mansion without further question."
"You insolent brat, you’re dreaming!"
The Third Elder, furious, let his murderous intent surge forth, "To defy your superiors and slander an elder, this is a capital offense!"
This youngster was utterly disregarding him!
Had Ouyang Yue Ming not been present, he would have already struck to kill Lin Yi on the spot!
At this moment, Ouyang Yue Ming’s expression turned slightly grim, "Lin Yi, you know that these conditions, I cannot accept."
Although the Third Elder’s behavior was deplorable, after all, he was an elder in the Sealing King Realm, with high status and great influence, and within the Holy Mansion, as well as across the Eastern Domain, he had a reputation and was greatly esteemed.
If the Third Elder were to be handled with such accusations, what kind of uproar would it cause in the Holy Mansion, in the entire Eastern Domain?
Moreover, setting aside the implications for the Holy Mansion should action be taken against the Third Elder,
the key point was that Lin Yi had absolutely no evidence in his hands.
Without concrete evidence, even as the Master, he could not possibly manage to take action against such a high-ranking elder.
Lin Yi shook his head, "Then please forgive me for not being able to agree to your terms."
Why should he return to the Holy Mansion if they couldn’t dispose of that old beast, the Third Elder?
Besides, if he were to return to the Holy Mansion now, wouldn’t he become a servant of three surnames?
Not to mention that the Blood God Sect had been reasonably good to him.
He was doing fine in the Blood God Sect, so why should he return?
"I will return to the Holy Mansion, but only once I have sufficient strength. Naturally, I will pay a visit then."
Lin Yi looked at the Third Elder with icy eyes.
The Third Elder’s gaze was sinister. How could he not know what Lin Yi was thinking, planning to return to the Holy Mansion for a reckoning once he grew stronger?
"Master, as I’ve said before, this child has fallen into evil and is beyond redemption!"
The Third Elder said sternly, "Don’t give him any more chances, execute him swiftly before he becomes a greater threat!"
"If you, Master, cannot make this decision, then let me do it for you!"
With that, a burst of True Yuan surged around the Third Elder, releasing a powerful pressure, ready to execute Lin Yi.
"Third Elder, it’s not your place to interfere in this matter!"
Lou Tingyu stood in front of the Third Elder, ready for confrontation.
"Girl, don’t meddle in other’s business!"
Although the Third Elder was furious, he was not blinded by rage; he managed to suppress his anger and refrained from striking Lou Tingyu.
Watching Lin Yi, who stood resolute before him, Ouyang Yue Ming shook his head, "If you persist in your folly, then follow me back to the Holy Mansion to reflect upon your actions against the wall!"
Lin Yi would not possibly be allowed to return to the Blood God Sect again; as the Holy Mansion Master, Ouyang Yue Ming was very clear about how great Lin Yi’s future potential could be.
To let Lin Yi go back would literally be letting the tiger return to the mountain.
Having said that, Ouyang Yue Ming flipped his palm, and a surge of True Yuan swept out, intending to seal Lin Yi’s cultivation and forcibly take him away.
"Ouyang Mansion Master, as the leader of a sect, are you really going to make a move against a junior like myself?"
While rapidly retreating, Lin Yi tried to provoke Ouyang Yue Ming, looking for an opportunity to escape.
But Ouyang Yue Ming was unmoved by the taunt; with a mere flip of his hand, a True Yuan Light Chain swept out, binding Lin Yi’s body, preventing him from moving an inch.
"Ouyang Yue Ming, stop right there!"
Just then, Lou Tingyu’s voice suddenly reached his ears, "If he doesn’t want to go back with you, why must you resort to force?"
Ouyang Yue Ming said indifferently, "The Blood God Sect is an evil and heretical path. As its Saint Heir, he will inevitably become evil, with no chance of turning back."
"Bringing him back to the Holy Mansion is to save him."
However, Lou Tingyu scoffed coldly, "Isn’t that what you also said to my mother?"
"And what was the result? You pushed her toward the Abyss of death. Now, do you want to repeat the same trick?"
Questioned by Lou Tingyu in this way, Ouyang Yue Ming’s body even trembled, and his previously resolute expression showed a moment of wavering and struggle.
Clearly, Lou Tingyu had awakened some painful memories.
Seeing this, Lin Yi was greatly surprised. He could guess that there was an unusual relationship between Lou Tingyu and the Ouyang Mansion Master, but he hadn’t expected that their relationship might be even closer.
Could it be that these two are father and daughter?