Quan Taibin, an unknown lecturer, had actually appeared on the Annhilation Church's highest-level bounty list.
That morning, he had given a lecture involving the gods and the Round Armor Disc.
By noon, just after lunch, an assassination mission for him had already been issued.
Qin Siyang found it hard not to connect the two events.
He even suspected that Zhao Longfei had interrupted Quan Taibin's class and called him away to protect him.
He remembered Hao Liang telling him that researching the Round Armor Disc of the gods was an unspoken rule prohibited by the United Government within the safe zones.
As for why such a rule existed, Qin Siyang didn't know.
It was most likely connected to what Zhang Kuang had said about the first group of people who awakened Sequences.
Now a new problem stood before him.
What should he do about Quan Taibin?
Qin Siyang could guess that ninety percent of the reason the bounty for killing a South Glory University lecturer was set so high was because the assassination would have to be carried out right under Zhao Longfei's nose.
Yet despite the enormous cost, the person behind the bounty still wanted Quan Taibin dead, and had offered a reward no one could refuse.
Their intent to kill was unmistakable.
To Qin Siyang, Quan Taibin was just someone he had met once. Even if he died, Qin Siyang would only sigh a couple of times.
But whoever came to kill Quan Taibin would very likely have to confront Zhao Longfei, and that was what truly worried Qin Siyang.
Thinking of the scar-covered Zhao Longfei, Qin Siyang couldn't help sighing.
The Annhilation Church had issued the mission to everyone with a Snake Badge rank of 10 or above. Qin Siyang had no idea how many people would accept it.
"Killing someone at South Glory University isn't exactly easy. I don't think anyone would agree to it, right?"
He no longer had the mood to watch the recorded lectures. Instead, he decided to go sound Zhao Longfei out, or at least hint to him that something was coming.
When Qin Siyang reached the principal's office and pushed the door open, he immediately heard Zhao Longfei shout angrily, "Brother, you're telling me to go to District 2 for a meeting at a time like this? Are you out of your mind?"
Walking into the office, Qin Siyang saw Quan Taibin sitting on the sofa.
At the moment, a few loose strands of hair hung over his forehead. His eyes were unfocused, his lips pale, and his face bitter. He looked nothing like the spirited lecturer from class.
Zhao Longfei continued, "Brother, who told you to transfer me away? Was it Gu Weirong?"
"I know he's just passing along the message, but absolutely not! If I leave now and Quan Taibin dies on South Glory University's campus, the reputation we've built over the years will collapse!"
"Even that kid Qin Siyang knows how important it is to build prestige. How could you and I back down? If someone wants to kill him, then they'll do it right under my nose!"
After saying that, Zhao Longfei hung up, his face full of anger.
Without even looking at Qin Siyang, he asked, "What brings you here today?"
Qin Siyang sat down beside Quan Taibin, "The same thing you were just talking to Uncle Zhao about."
Zhao Longfei looked at him, "What information do you have this time?"
Qin Siyang glanced at Quan Taibin. Zhao Longfei gestured for him to speak openly.
"Someone wants to kill him."
Zhao Longfei said nothing after hearing that and let out a long sigh.
Quan Taibin lowered his head even further.
Qin Siyang said, "Professor Quan, it seems you shouldn't have openly talked about the Round Armor Disc during class."
Quan Taibin forced a smile, "I didn't know it was a secret that couldn't be discussed."
"Didn't your advisor ever tell you?"
"I never had an advisor."
Quan Taibin took off his glasses and smiled bitterly, "I'm a refugee from Bang Country, and I have a strange accent. There aren't any professors from Bang Country at South Glory University, and professors from other countries weren't very willing to take me as a student. I've had to rely on myself for all my research."
"So no one ever told me that I wasn't supposed to study the Round Armor Disc."
"I thought I'd proven an incredible theory that would shock everyone."
"I never expected that I'd actually said something I shouldn't have, and now my life is in danger."
Quan Taibin stood up and bowed to Zhao Longfei, "Principal Zhao, I'm sorry for causing you trouble."
"You're a teacher at South Glory University. Of course I'm going to keep you safe. Enough nonsense. We need to figure out a solution," Zhao Longfei tossed his phone aside, "Even my own brother is pressuring me now. The people trying to kill you really have influence everywhere."
Quan Taibin pressed his lips together, his voice trembling.
"Principal Zhao, I'm deeply grateful for your help. If this can't be resolved, then forget it. I caused this trouble myself, and I'm willing to bear the consequences."
Qin Siyang also tried to persuade him.
"Principal Zhao, if the people trying to kill Quan Taibin can even transfer you away, then you might not be able to stop whatever assassin they send..."
Zhao Longfei raised a hand to stop him and said firmly, "I'm the principal of South Glory University. I absolutely cannot allow this precedent! Today they can kill Quan Taibin. Tomorrow they can kill Li Tianming. If that happens, what difference would there be between South Glory University and the other Rong universities?"
Qin Siyang replied, "South Glory University doesn't necessarily have to be different from the others."
Zhao Longfei said each word slowly, "Little Qin, I'll say it one more time. I will not do that."
"If that's your position, Principal Zhao, then there's only one solution."
"What solution?"
"Send Quan Taibin away."
"It won't work," Zhao Longfei shook his head, "With the Fragrance Seeker Sequence around, there's no way he can escape being tracked. As long as he appears anywhere inside the safe zones, he'll definitely be found."
"Then send him outside the safe zones."
"Outside the safe zones?"
"Yes. Dig an underground shelter somewhere far away from the safe zones. He can continue living there and continue his research. We'll deliver supplies to him regularly. The only question is whether Professor Quan is willing to accept that kind of life."
"I am!", Quan Taibin answered immediately, "Being alive is better than being dead."
Qin Siyang nodded, "Then I'll make the arrangements."
Zhao Longfei frowned, "Little Qin, you're not planning to take Quan Taibin somewhere deserted and kill him yourself to solve the problem, are you?"
Quan Taibin looked at Qin Siyang before shaking his head, "Principal Zhao, I don't think Student Qin Siyang is capable of killing me."
Zhao Longfei glanced at him, "Is your head even harder than Dadova's?"
"Dadova? That Construction Department official who was a prospective Tiger Badge? Didn't he disappear...? Ah, could it be that he was..."
Surprise filled Quan Taibin's eyes as he looked at Qin Siyang with a hint of caution.
Qin Siyang denied Zhao Longfei's suspicion, "As long as he's no longer at South Glory University, your problem is already solved. Why would I kill him?"
Just as Zhao Longfei was about to answer, his phone suddenly rang, "Hello, Brother."
"What? Who did it?"
Zhao Longfei clenched his fist.
"They're moving fast with one move after another! Got it. I'll prepare to leave right away."
After hanging up, his expression became even gloomier.
"Principal Zhao, what happened now?"
"The Zhao family members who were sent to help you deal with the Tranquil Night Chamber of Commerce have all been captured," Zhao Longfei gritted his teeth, "The kidnappers are demanding that I personally go negotiate the ransom!"
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