In the past few days, Wu Qi had not been idle.
The teacher in charge of guarding the warehouse was a loyal supporter of Xue Qinghe.
Using Xue Qinghe's token, Wu Qi easily obtained the records of resource withdrawals.
He took out the records from his storage tool and laid them flat on the desk.
"You never used the academy's cultivation resources, yet Qin Ming has been consistently withdrawing them on your behalf."
"There's one more thing I need to clarify. Did Qin Ming ever give you money, or collude with you to sell off the academy's resources?"
This was crucial.
If the members of the Royal Fighting Team were involved, then in order to avoid implicating Dugu Yan, this line of evidence would have to be dropped.
Selling off imperial property was equivalent to slapping the royal family in the face and would be dealt with severely, no matter that Dugu Yan had Dugu Bo behind her.
Dugu Yan replied seriously, "Teacher Qin Ming never gave us money. However, whenever we needed resources, he would always provide them immediately."
"We didn't lack resources ourselves, so we didn't pay much attention. I can't be sure whether Qin Ming was selling off academy supplies."
Dugu Bo, however, let out a cold laugh.
"No wonder that kid was able to reach Soul Emperor level before thirty."
"Your situation isn't unique. Most of the students here are noble children, and many don't even bother cultivating seriously. Qin Ming simply used his authority as a teacher to withdraw their allocated resources and used them for himself."
However, this matter could be interpreted in different ways.
Without solid proof that Qin Ming had sold the resources, it would still not be enough to bring him down.
Even if Qin Ming had taken a large amount of resources, he had indeed produced results in return. If this were reported to the imperial court, it would most likely be brushed aside.
Wu Qi could not prove that Qin Ming sold cultivation resources, but Qin Ming also could not prove that all those resources were used legitimately rather than being diverted elsewhere.
As for the claim that they were used for Shrek Academy, Qin Ming's former academy he could argue that it was personal investment or mentorship. But officially, he would still be required to avoid conflict of interest, and he clearly had not done so.
In that case, Wu Qi would show no mercy.
He never considered himself a righteous man, black and white methods were simply tools to him.
More importantly, Qin Ming was an enemy.
"This is only the appetizer. The real move still requires the old man to act personally," Wu Qi said.
Dugu Bo became interested. "Say it. I won't refuse."
Wu Qi took out a small storage-type spirit tool.
"There are low-grade cultivation resources inside. Find some people skilled in disguise from the underworld and have them impersonate Qin Ming. Then have them deliver these resources to Shrek Academy."
Dugu Bo was momentarily stunned.
This was outright framing someone.
But when he thought of Dugu Yan's experience, he felt no psychological burden.
Qin Ming had taken massive amounts of academy resources, yet was secretly supporting Shrek Academy while suppressing his own students.
A backstabbing person like that was not worth sympathy.
Dugu Bo nodded. "Leave it to me. No one will notice. However, you must find out Shrek Academy's location."
Tracking Shrek Academy was not difficult. Wu Qi still possessed the Pope's token and could mobilize the Spirit Hall's intelligence network if needed.
In the afternoon.
The members of the Royal Fighting Team gathered at the training grounds.
Before training began, Yu Tianheng approached Dugu Yan alone.
"Yan, do you have a moment?"
Yu Tianheng could clearly feel that ever since returning from the spirit hunt, Dugu Yan's attitude toward him had taken a drastic turn.
He had originally planned to give them both some time to cool off, but after seeing Dugu Yan's rapidly improving strength, he had become increasingly anxious.
Previously, Dugu Yan had always been one level below him in cultivation.
In the Royal Fighting Team, he was the strongest, and even Yu Feng and the others treated him as the leader.
But now that Dugu Yan's strength had surged, Yu Feng and the others had also begun treating him more indifferently.
As team captain, he could not afford to lose his position, especially since Yu Tianxin, the captain of Thunder Academy's team, was his direct competitor.
If he lost his captaincy, he would fall behind Yu Tianxin in the family competition.
Moreover, according to family rules, if a partner was not from the clan, one's own strength had to surpass theirs.
His cultivation could not break through in the short term, and the consequences were severe, he might even lose his position as heir to the clan.
Dugu Yan's sudden increase in strength must have come from some opportunity.
If he could obtain it as well, not only could he maintain his relationship with her, but he would also surpass Yu Tianxin in strength.
"Yan, how did your cultivation improve? If possible, I can use my family's name to purchase heavenly materials and earthly treasures."
During this time, Dugu Yan had had little contact with Yu Tianheng, and misunderstandings had only deepened.
Every day she also heard Dugu Bo speaking ill of him, and Yu Tianheng's image in her heart had sharply declined.
Now, Yu Tianheng's first question was not about her well-being, but her cultivation, clearly showing his interest in the spirit herbs.
At that moment, he had fallen straight into Dugu Bo's trap.
Dugu Yan was now completely convinced that Yu Tianheng had approached her purely for profit.
"Yu Tianheng, don't you think that sounds ridiculous?"
"Heavenly materials and earthly treasures choose their destined owners. Since you are not fated to have them, why ask at all?"
Yu Tianheng's expression darkened.
He did not know what had happened during this period of time. The Dugu Yan who used to obey him completely had undergone such a drastic change in attitude.
After a moment of silence, he couldn't help but say, "Yan, I know our relationship has grown distant recently, and I am willing to make up for it."
"But if my strength cannot improve, do you understand how much pressure I am under from the clan?"
"What does that have to do with me!" Dugu Yan said, turning to leave.
Yu Tianheng quickly stepped in front of her, his expression extremely ugly as he shouted, "Yan, are you really going to be this heartless?"
"The people of the Royal Fighting Team have all seen massive improvements in their overall strength recently, clearly because Wu Qi had contact with Senior Dugu. And now your strength has also improved, obviously the treasure is in your hands."
"With our relationship, don't I even qualify for a share?"
Yu Tianheng had completely gone in the wrong direction.
If he had not brought this up, and instead shown concern for her, Dugu Yan might actually have gone to ask for a spirit herb for him.
But now, in her eyes, Yu Tianheng's image had completely collapsed.
"You disgust me."
After saying that, Dugu Yan turned and left.
Yu Tianheng tried to stop her again, but was forced back by her powerful spirit power.
Knowing he could not overpower her, Yu Tianheng shouted angrily, "Dugu Yan! If you walk away today, it's over between us!"
Dugu Yan did not respond, not even slowing her steps.
In the distance, Yu Feng and the others had witnessed everything.
Osluo couldn't help but say, "From now on, Sister Yan is the captain. Don't ever provoke her."
Yu Feng looked somewhat sympathetic toward Yu Tianheng. "It's completely over between Tianheng and Sister Yan."
Back when the Education Committee questioned Dugu Yan's situation, Yu Tianheng should have unconditionally supported her, rather than trying to stay neutral and offend neither side.
Now it was too late for regret.
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