Zhou Mingren smiled and said, "We opened the grotto so that everyone can grow from it. Anyone can benefit from absorbing more willpower. When cultivating in a grotto, it is definitely better for everyone to stay together. Otherwise, someone might end up running all over the grotto and creating an uneven flow of willpower, causing excessive waste."0

He shot Zhou Pingsheng a glance before continuing, "I can see that all of you have benefited from the grotto. I am happy to see that. Although a mishap has occurred, as a whole, the result is still beneficial for us. Our goal would be met as long as all of you have benefited." 2

Elder Sun and the others looked at him. After a short moment, Yu Hong transmitted his voice, "Old Zhou..."1

Zhou Mingren replied with a voice transmission, "Don't make a ruckus. It hasn't been easy for us to rebuild some confidence in our juniors. Do you want to escalate this and create even more disunity among the juniors? I know what you're thinking. All of you believe that Pingsheng was the culprit. He's not too smart, but he isn't this stupid either. I will pay the compensation out of my own pockets. I believe there is a misunderstanding somewhere..."  2

The elders were still somewhat unhappy, but what could they say after hearing that?0

Zhou Mingren was right. Their faction was already in a mess. If they continued pursuing this matter, they would further reduce the confidence of their members in the faction. The people in the faction...1