Pei Yan's words petrified Ding Zhiyi on the spot; this wasn't what he'd expected! Before they came, the Elder of the White Deer Institute had already informed them that Pei Yan would not easily believe their words and would definitely ask many questions. For this, they were even prepared to have their memories searched, and should any problem arise, it could trigger the restriction within their bodies, leaving them either dead or foolish. Such accidents are common during forced memory searches, leaving the Investigation Hall and others without any means to deal with the White Deer Institute for a while.
Yet Pei Yan didn't follow the usual script. He didn't ask for evidence or documents. He led Ding Zhiyi into a trap with just a few words and sent him away. It was only then that Ding Zhiyi realized Pei Yan had long set his sights on the White Deer Institute and didn't care whether he spoke or not; Pei Yan had ways to proceed regardless.
