A Shocking Name

Hearing Mo Qingkuang's request, Zheng Tao smiled knowingly. 

"I told you so! He wants to become both of our disciples. See, I was right!" 

Hua Ge scoffed. Mo Qingkuang's plan was obvious. 

"Are you asking to be our disciple or seeking protection?" Hua Ge questioned, implying Mo Qingkuang just wanted powerful allies. 

Mo Qingkuang replied sincerely, "I genuinely seek guidance." At this moment, he had to show his sincerity. 

"I'm telling you, stop pretending! With your age, you're not even worth a fraction of our experience." Dean Hua snorted, clearly dissatisfied with Mo Qingkuang's answer. 

Mo Qingkuang couldn't help but think to himself, 'I may be young, but the two of you combined aren't worth a fraction of my ancestor's experience!' 

Remaining respectful on the surface, he continued, "In that case, allow me to be frank." 

"My Mo family is grateful for the teacher's care. We are about to settle in the capital, but our family has long been in decline and lacks the ability to establish ourselves in the capital." 

"As you both know, I have repeatedly disrupted the plans of the Yuan Sword Sect. I believe they would love nothing more than to kill me as soon as possible." 

"While I am protected by the Imperial Academy, my family might inevitably be subjected to collateral damage. I hope the two of you can understand." 

With that, Mo Qingkuang bowed deeply. 

Zheng Tao sneered disdainfully, "Even though the Yuan Sword Sect is powerful and arrogant, would they still dare to come to the capital with the Empress here?" 

Mo Qingkuang shook his head. "Her Majesty the Empress is mighty, and the three seniors of the Imperial Academy are renowned throughout the world. Naturally, the Yuan Sword Sect wouldn't dare to act rashly. However, they might resort to some clandestine actions." 

Dean Hua gave Mo Qingkuang a meaningful look. "Are you suggesting that there are people in the court who have ambiguous relations with the Yuan Sword Sect and are secretly in contact with them?" 

"I dare not say," Mo Qingkuang replied, lowering his head once again. 

"I didn't expect you to be so sharp. To think that you would consider the possibility of collusion between the court and the Yuan Sword Sect?" Dean Hua nodded appreciatively, then suddenly changed the subject. "But do you think I wouldn't know?" 

"Not only are there people secretly contacting the Yuan Sword Sect, but there are also many eyes and ears from the other three sects in our court. Moreover, some have even colluded with the Blue Flame Empire!" 

Mo Qingkuang was startled. These were the exact words Mo Fan had told him to say. 

But whether it was him or Mo Fan, they both underestimated Dean Hua, or rather, the wisdom of the Imperial Academy. It turned out that they knew everything and seemed to have already confirmed a detailed list of names. 

They just hadn't cleared them out yet, probably keeping them as a contingency. 

Thinking about this, Mo Qingkuang could only sigh, "In that case, I won't ask for much. Having Teacher Zheng's guidance is sufficient." 

"Hahaha, you little rascal." Dean Hua playfully tapped Mo Qingkuang with his slender fingers. "How about this, try naming a few people. If they match the names on my list, I might consider giving you the opportunity to be my disciple." 

Mo Qingkuang looked hesitant, inwardly asking, "Ancestor, the list." 

Mo Fan was somewhat hesitant. Indeed, the plot he designed included many officials colluding with the four major sects, which was also a significant reason for the downfall of the Tianxuan Empire. However, Mo Fan himself didn't know which individuals were colluding with which enemy faction. 

He focused on depicting only one big fish, and if that big fish were exposed, it would surely shock the court and even the entire world! 

"How come? You don't have any guesses?" Seeing Mo Qingkuang continue to remain silent, Dean Hua teasingly asked. 

Mo Qingkuang looked troubled. "Ancestor, what should I do?" 

Mo Fan made up his mind. That person was the mastermind behind the downfall of the Tianxuan Empire! If that person were to be exposed in advance, perhaps the tragic fate of the Tianxuan Empire can be avoided. 

Although it would change the established storyline of his book, since he came to this world, making some changes was only natural! 

With that in mind, Mo Fan finally spoke a name. 

Upon hearing this name, Mo Qingkuang's face uncontrollably showed a look of horror! It was him! If he truly were a spy, then the Tianxuan Empire would be in danger! 

But since the ancestor knew everything, if the ancestor said so, then it must be true. 

"Dean Hua, I have a candidate in mind, but this person's involvement is significant, and I dare not speak!" Mo Qingkuang bowed respectfully. 

"How significant is it? On my list, there are even some ministers of the six ministries. Go ahead and tell us," Dean Hua said nonchalantly, gesturing for Mo Qingkuang to speak. 

Mo Qingkuang still felt worried and cautiously surveyed his surroundings. He found that this sealed space had no light source, yet everything was clearly visible. There were no decorations, not even doors or windows. 

Seeing Mo Qingkuang's expression, Zheng Tao nodded. "This place is a space within my secret treasure. Speak freely; only the three of us know." 

'So it was a space within a secret treasure.' 

Mo Qingkuang was astonished. It must be an incredibly high-end treasure to have such a magical function. 

"In that case, I'll speak freely." 

"Go ahead." The two of them looked at Mo Qingkuang with interest, expecting this kid who repeatedly brought surprises to say whose name. 

"Teacher, I believe that the current Prime Minister, Wang Hua, may have suspicious dealings!" Mo Qingkuang took a deep breath and struggled to utter a sentence that shocked both Zheng Tao and Dean Hua. 

"Who did you say? Wang Hua?" Zheng Tao's face darkened instantly upon hearing Mo Qingkuang's words. 

"Boy, choose your words carefully," Dean Hua added, his tone filled with coldness. 

Wang Hua and he were old friends for many years, and in terms of literary talent and character, he was an outstanding figure. Otherwise, he wouldn't have the opportunity to serve as a Prime Minister. 

Mo Qingkuang casually suggested that Wang Hua might be a spy, and even Dean Hua, who usually had a good temper, was somewhat angered. 

Mo Qingkuang suddenly felt Dean Hua, who was in front of him, disappear without a trace, replaced by a fierce beast ready to pounce, staring at him intently. 

His sweat pores instantly stood on end, and the chilling sensation spread from the depths of his heart to every part of his body. 

"You should calm down a little bit brother," Zheng Tao coughed lightly. 

Dean Hua then retracted his imposing aura. Mo Qingkuang slumped to the ground weakly, his back drenched in cold sweat. 

He gasped for air heavily, his chest heaving violently as if he had just been rescued from drowning. 

"Mo Qingkuang, you better be clear about what you're saying! Wang Hua is a pillar of the country, the backbone of the Tianxuan Empire! Don't let your grudge against Wang Yu today make you fear Wang Hua's retaliation and hastily throw dirt on his name," Zheng Tao said with a serious expression. 

"Wang Hua's character is upright, and he has dedicated his entire life to the Tianxuan Empire. He wouldn't stoop to such despicable deeds for the sake of his grandson," he continued. 

"I'm not afraid to tell you that Wang Hua's life has been thoroughly investigated. He comes from a respectable family background, with ancestors who have served the Tianxuan Empire for eighteen generations. He rose from humble origins, strict with himself, and ultimately achieved the position of top scholar in the civil examinations." 

"He has been in office for many years, incorruptible, never taking bribes or engaging in corruption. Even as a Prime Minister, he still lives frugally to help the common people. If you dare to say that Wang Hua is a spy, I will be the first one not to believe you, and I'll pretend I never had you as my disciple!"