At this point, Zhang Dingming didn't dare to say anything.
If he said anything now, he would be admitting that he did it and that Zhang Mengguang was helping him.
The prestige that he had accumulated as the Grand Elder for many years would be completely destroyed.
Without prestige, the Zhang Family was no different from the Xu Family.
The lower and middle disciples of Blood Shadow had lost a lot of cultivation resources and were all angry.
This anger would be directed at the Zhang Family. In the future, Zhou Luan would eliminate the Zhang Family.
Not only would the others not speak for the Zhang Family, but they would also step on them.
He didn't say anything, but Xu Qinghe wasn't easy to deal with.
"Zhang Mengguang, the Shadow Lord has always been merciful.
Back then, the Xu Family offended the Shadow Lord, but the murderer paid with his life. The Xu Family is still fine.
If you can tell us who's behind this, the Shadow Lord will be merciful and demote your family to the Shanbei Branch. "
Everyone could understand the meaning behind his words.
He was promising that as long as he told them who was behind this, his family would be sent to the Yan Kingdom.
The Wang Family controlled both the black and white sides of the Yan Kingdom.
No matter how capable Zhang Dingming was, he wouldn't dare to touch the Yan Kingdom.
As long as he could go to the Yan Kingdom, it wouldn't be a problem to protect his family.
Zhang Mengguang was also good at managing money and could find a good position in the Wan Chuan Chamber of Commerce.
Hearing Xu Qinghe's words, Zhang Mengguang gritted his teeth. "I didn't do these accounts. Zhang Dingyi, the Finance Elder, gave them to me."
Before he finished speaking, Zhang Dingming shouted angrily, "How dare you talk nonsense! I'll kill you!"
He waved his hand and shot out a blood-red light toward Zhang Mengguang's head.
Suddenly, a water dragon appeared on Zhang Mengguang's body and swallowed the blood-red light.
At this time, a loud voice came from all directions. "Don't be angry, Grand Elder. Zhang Mengguang is still a member of the Zhang Family.
It's not good to fight with your family in front of everyone. "
This water dragon was Wang Daoyuan's method. Blood Shadow City wasn't that big to begin with.
At this time, the Finance Hall's array formation hadn't been activated, so Wang Daoyuan's divine consciousness could reach it.
Seeing that Zhang Dingming wanted to attack, he used his divine power field to protect Zhang Mengguang.
Originally, he just wanted to kill Zhang Dingyi and destroy Zhang Dingming's prestige.
He didn't expect that Zhang Mengguang would break off his relationship with the Zhang family as soon as he started. This was really an unexpected gain.
Zhang Dingming's heart was filled with fear. Although his cultivation level was much lower than Wang Daoyuan's, his knowledge was not weak. Naturally, he could recognize the domain divine ability.
This spell that was casually condensed was able to dissolve his full-powered attack.
Within the range of this domain, Wang Daoyuan could kill him at any time.
Zhou Luan said, "Zhang Mengguang, if you have anything else to say, you can continue."
Zhang Mengguang pleaded, "I can tell you everything I know. I only hope that you can send my family to the Yan Kingdom.
I've already lived for a long time, and my talent is average. I have no hope of forming my Nascent Soul, so it's no big deal if I die. "
Zhou Luan nodded. "The Shanbei Division has established two new second-class divisions, and they have yet to appoint a Hall Master or Vice Hall Master.
If you can atone for your crimes with good deeds, you will be demoted to the Shanbei Division and become a Hall Master. "
Zhang Mengguang felt as if he had been granted amnesty and no longer hesitated. "Although I'm also a member of the Zhang family, I've been separated from Zhang Dingyi and the rest for more than ten generations.
Most of the people who benefit from the Zhang family are from their bloodline.
Before me, my bloodline hasn't produced a Golden Core cultivator for six or seven generations.
I've cultivated to this point all by myself. I didn't get any help from the Zhang family.
But just because my surname is Zhang, I have to be controlled by Zhang Dingming.
Otherwise, I'll be suppressed by the Zhang family. My life is worse than a non-direct elder's.
I've been the Chief Steward of the Finance Hall for many years, but I don't have any real power.
The spirit stones that go in and out of the Finance Hall don't go through my hands. Only the account books go through my hands.
I've long known that they do this so that when something happens, they can use me as a scapegoat. "
Zhang Dingming snorted coldly. "You say that Zhang Dingyi embezzled your salary. Do you have any evidence?"
Zhang Mengguang wasn't afraid of anything. He directly retorted, "As the Chief Steward of the Finance Hall, I only have the authority to pass through. If it wasn't Zhang Dingyi who embezzled your salary, who else could it be? Don't tell me it was you?"
At this point, it was impossible for the Zhang family to completely get away with it. Someone had to block the disaster.
Zhang Dingming also knew that the Wang family and the Xu family were bent on destroying the Zhang family.
Now, he could only delay this matter for now so that he had time to exchange benefits.
Zhang Dingming put on a righteous appearance. "Now, Zhang Dingyi is indeed the most suspicious. But it's only a suspicion and there's no evidence.
As the Great Elder, if he really did this, I definitely won't be biased.
Shadow Master, please take Zhang Dingyi into custody first and then thoroughly investigate this matter. "
It was a bit difficult to find evidence rashly.
Wang Daoyuan's previous plan was to first create momentum and then gradually reveal Zhang Dingyi's dark secrets.
There wasn't much meaning in killing a Zhang Dingyi.
The most important thing was to use Zhang Dingyi to destroy Zhang Dingming's prestige and split the Zhang family faction.
This was the first time he made a move and made Zhang Mengguang and Zhang Dingming fall out. It was already an unexpected gain.
Zhou Luan nodded. "There's indeed no ironclad evidence now. However, I'll definitely investigate this matter to the end.
The losses of the lower and middle disciples will also be compensated after recovering the stolen money.
Punishment Elder, lock up Zhang Dingyi first. There can't be any mishaps.
Zhang Mengguang will temporarily manage the Finance Hall's affairs. After investigating the matter thoroughly, we'll deal with it.
Punishment Hall will send people to protect Zhang Mengguang's family.
The disciples who wanted to snatch the account book today also had their reasons. We won't punish them. Everyone, disperse. "
Xu Qingquan cupped his hands and said, "This subordinate obeys."
Finished speaking, he ordered people to remove the torture tools from Zhang Mengguang's body and led a group of Punishment Hall disciples to capture Zhang Dingyi.
The other disciples were already prepared to be punished. They didn't expect to be able to escape unscathed and also dispersed.
Previously, these elders were still arguing about the Myriad Rivers Chamber of Commerce. Now that something major happened, no one had the mood to do so.
Zhou Luan also directly returned to the Zhou Family's small courtyard. She opened the small courtyard's array formation and laughed wildly.
"Zhang Dingming finally suffered a loss this time. He was actually angered to the point of directly attacking Zhang Mengguang.
His all-out attack was easily resolved by you. It can be considered to have suppressed him. "
Wang Daoyuan was currently sitting at the stone table drinking tea. Putting down the teacup, he said with a smile, "Today's harvest is too great, far exceeding my expectations.
Originally, I just wanted to create momentum and provoke the anger of the lower and middle disciples towards Zhang Dingyi.
But I didn't expect that this guy usually committed too many evil deeds, directly causing the people's resentment to boil.
Now that Zhang Dingyi has been taken down, the Zhang Family can't control the Finance Hall anymore.
Punishment Hall is the Xu Family's head. It listens to us in the first place.
The two most important halls are both under your command. Zhang Dingming's power is greatly weakened.
Furthermore, Zhang Mengguang defected to us. It can also be considered a split in the Zhang Family faction.
As long as we properly deal with Zhang Mengguang's family, more people from the Zhang Family faction will come to join us in the future. "
Zhou Luan asked, "Then what should we do next?"
Wang Daoyuan said with a smile, "We don't have to do anything. The more we do, the more mistakes we will make. The ones who should be anxious now are the Zhang Family.
Xu Qingquan was an expert in fanning the flames. He knew what to do next.
The current situation is extremely unfavorable for the Zhang Family. The Xu Family can completely destroy Zhang Dingyi with the Zhang Family's black material in their hands.
Lord Shadow Master, you just have to sit still and watch the situation change. "
At this time, in a blacksmithing workshop outside Blood Shadow City, a few blacksmiths were forging tool embryos.
A tall cultivator among them said, "Have you heard? Those bastards from the Finance Hall have finally been dealt with. "
A cultivator wielding a sledgehammer next to him said, "How can we not hear? Even the Shadow Master came out personally.
He also promised to investigate the matter thoroughly and recover the stolen money. After that, he will pay back the salary that was previously deducted.
That bastard Zhang Dingyi is really a bastard. I haven't received a regular salary for more than ten years. Last month, I only received 40% of my salary.
Hopefully, we can kill Zhang Dingyi this time and bring justice to the lower and middle disciples. "
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