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"Even though Wang Tianran comes from a prestigious family and is the son of the current Prime Minister, he is unlike those noble descendants in Chang'an City who bully others with their power and commit all kinds of evil deeds. He has not harmed a single person to this day; on the contrary, he has helped many of the poor. Therefore, in respect of this old monk, please let the matter rest."
Defrocked Monk Maha, who believed in clear distinction between gratitude and grudges, notably improved his impression of Wang Tianran after hearing Emperor Tathagata Dragon Tree Divine Monk's words, but still insisted relentlessly:
"But his father is not a good official..."
"His father is his father, he is he, Maha, I ask you..."
Emperor Tathagata Dragon Tree Divine Monk hinted as he asked:
"If your father killed someone, would it be fair for the Official Residence to hold you accountable for the crime?"
Defrocked Monk Maha spoke candidly:
