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When great figures applied pressure or issued warnings, they usually did so subtly, concealing their true intentions without laying them bare. Under normal circumstances, they would not openly speak harsh words, as that would diminish their status and also leave evidence that could later be used against them.
Sage Qingwei said, “Are you implying that Li Tianlan colluded with a secret society?”
Qi Xuansu thought for a moment before replying, “Not necessarily. If there were no interest entanglements involved and it were merely friendship, then it could not be called collusion. After all, the Daoist Order has already begun normalizing certain secret societies. Both the Heavenly Court and the Qingping Society are on the normalization list, categorized as organizations centered on commerce with armed capability as a secondary function.”
Sage Qingwei continued, “You just said that Wu Guangbi intended to obstruct and interfere with the Daoist Mansion’s investigation.”
Qi Xuansu said, “It’s true that Wu Guangbi intervened, but this must be analyzed under two separate scenarios. One possibility is that Li Tianlan invited him. The second possibility is that...
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