"Dean, you're mistaken! This student only focuses on cultivation, seeking revenge for the annihilation of my entire clan. I have absolutely no intention of harming the academy," He Caitou hastily protested.
Yan Shaozhe sneered. "Don't call me Dean. I don't deserve it. As a prince, you changed your name and entered the academy years ago. You seemed honest and simple, but I never imagined it was all an act. Your classmates were fooled, Fan Yu was fooled, and even I, the Dean, was completely deceived without realizing it."
"You truly deserve to be a prince of the Sun Moon Empire. What profound schemes, what perfect acting! Isn't that right, Your Highness?"
Yan Shaozhe's words were cutting, and his tone was decisive. He Caitou was terrified, feeling a huge accusation being leveled against him. This was to confirm his identity as a spy.
But He Caitou wouldn't admit it. If Yan Shaozhe confirmed his status as a spy, he wouldn't have a chance of survival.
"May I ask, Dean, has the academy ever stipulated that people from the Sun Moon Empire are forbidden to enter? Has it ever stipulated that royal descendants are forbidden to enter?"
"Since there are no such stipulations, what's wrong with this student studying at the academy?"
Yan Shaozhe stared intently at He Caitou, surprised that the usually simple and inarticulate young man was now so quick-witted and silver-tongued.
"Alright, Shaozhe, it's understandable that he would hide his identity to avoid revealing himself. Don't be so suspicious," Xuanzi, who was standing to the side, interjected to mediate the situation.
Yan Shaozhe fell silent, not arguing.
He Caitou, however, was delighted and bowed deeply to Xuanzi, expressing his gratitude. "Thank you, Elder Xuan. Your insight is appreciated."
"Hehe, young friend, there's no need to be nervous. Shrek Academy will not wrongly accuse anyone."
Xuanzi stroked his long beard, presenting the image of an approachable elder. He continued, "Young friend, I'm rather curious about that martial skill, the Nine Yang Divine Skill. Would you be willing to tell me more about it?"
"Ah, what?" He Caitou was taken aback.
"Is it inconvenient? If it is, then consider it as if I didn't ask," Xuanzi said.
Xu He said, "No, Elder Xuan, it's not that I don't want to say it, it's that I don't know how to cultivate the Nine Yang Divine Skill. I can cultivate it myself, it's like moving my hands and feet, like it's innate, but I just can't describe it."
"Actually, as far as I understand, the Nine Yang Divine Skill is nothing more than a more advanced form of meditation."
Xu He tried to downplay the Nine Yang Divine Skill, suspecting that Yan Shaozhe had brought him here for more than just his identity; perhaps these old fellows were coveting his Nine Yang Divine Skill.
If he could, Xu He would be willing to hand over the Nine Yang Divine Skill, but he really couldn't describe it. There seemed to be some kind of restriction in the dark, preventing him from sharing the Nine Yang Divine Skill with others.
But Xuanzi and Yan Shaozhe wouldn't believe this. They thought Xu He was simply being stingy. Xuanzi smiled and pretended to be indifferent, saying, "It doesn't matter. I was just curious. Since that's the case, we won't force it."
Xu He opened his mouth, wanting to explain, but he knew that Xuanzi wouldn't believe him.
Yan Shaozhe waved his hand and said coldly, "No need for idle chatter. During the investigation at the academy, you will stay in the Seagod Pavilion. Any objections?"
Xu He's heart was filled with rage upon hearing this. He understood. Yan Shaozhe was clearly coveting the Nine Yang Divine Skill and was using this as an excuse. These hypocrites, with their sanctimonious facades.
"Heh, when did it become the Martial Soul Department's business to interfere with our Soul Guidance Department's students?" A gruff voice cut through the air.
Xu He's eyes lit up when he heard the voice, and he looked expectantly towards the door.
Xian Lin'er, Qian Duoduo, and Fan Yu entered one after another. It turned out that after Xu He was taken away, Fan Yu, worried that something might happen to his disciple, found the Soul Guidance Department's Vice-Dean Qian Duoduo and Dean Xian Lin'er.
"Yan Shaozhe, you old shameless thing, what kind of skill is it to bully a child? Have the guts to come with me to the Soul Arena." Xian Lin'er said coldly. She was nearly a hundred years old, but appeared to be only in her fifties. Her black hair was neatly pulled back, and she wore a white formal suit with gold trim, exuding a sense of heroism.
"Lin'er, how can I call this bullying? You should be able to guess He Caitou's identity, we must be on guard."
Faced with Xian Lin'er, Yan Shaozhe felt he was at a disadvantage, and his tone immediately softened. It wasn't hard to imagine that these two had some kind of history when they were younger.
Xian Lin'er snorted coldly, "Even if we need to investigate, it's our Soul Guidance Department's place to do it, why do you need to meddle?"
On the other side, Huo Yuhao returned to the Seagod Pavilion. On the way, Jiang Nannan said that she would go through the withdrawal procedures in the next couple of days. Coincidentally, the two of them bumped into Xu Sanshi as they were parting ways.
Seeing the look on Xu Sanshi's face, as if he wanted to eat him, Huo Yuhao just smiled disdainfully. He knew this guy had misunderstood, and he also knew that Jiang Nannan was this guy's Achilles' heel, but he was too lazy to explain. Not to mention he had no designs on Jiang Nannan, even if he had taken her, so what?
He would still pluck the dragon's scales and pat the tiger's butt, what if they didn't like it? Hold it in.
He didn't know what kind of day it was today, but it seemed like everything was coming together. On his way back to the Seagod Pavilion, Huo Yuhao met another acquaintance, a person he wished he could kill.
Dai Huabin, his half-brother, the main culprit who killed his mother, and his girlfriend, Zhu Lu.
It wasn't a coincidence, because Dai Huabin was looking for Huo Yuhao in the Seagod Pavilion.
When Huo Yuhao saw him, Dai Huabin was talking to the inner court's senior sister, Zhang Lexuan, because the Seagod Pavilion didn't allow casual entry.
Plop!
An unexpected scene occurred. After seeing Huo Yuhao, the arrogant Dai Huabin actually knelt down on the spot.
Zhang Lexuan was stunned by this scene. She had also heard about the Soul Master Competition and had heard that these two, along with Dai Yaohang, were brothers. But what was going on right now?
"Huo Yuhao, I was wrong in the past. If you want revenge, come at me. I won't complain. I only ask that you spare the Dai family and the Zhu family."
Dai Huabin's tone was resolute, as if he had made up his mind to pay for his past actions.
A few days ago, he received a letter from his mother, Zhu Nuo. He learned that Dai Hao had led people to ambush Huo Yuhao, but not only had they failed, but his mother had also had her cultivation crippled, and his father had fled on the spot, with no news of him since.
At the end of the letter, his mother urged him to stay at Shrek Academy, as it was the only place that could guarantee his safety.
Dai Huabin had completely lost the will to fight after learning about the strength of his cheap younger brother from the letter, which led to this scene of him admitting his mistakes.
Huo Yuhao sneered inwardly when he saw this. This guy was really good at pretending. He was just like his father. If he were truly willing to die for his cause, he wouldn't be putting on this act within Shrek Academy.
Dai Huabin clearly knew that the higher-ups of Shrek Academy wouldn't allow Huo Yuhao to kill anyone within the academy, so he was putting on this show. On the one hand, he could test Huo Yuhao's attitude, and on the other hand, his life would be guaranteed.
Moreover, this righteous performance might also be valued by the higher-ups of Shrek Academy, who might think he was deeply affectionate, responsible, and worthy of cultivation.
Besides losing face, there's nothing to lose.
Huo Yuhao didn't look at him, lest he get angry and slap these old geezers from Shrek Academy to death, giving them a chance to make a fuss. That would just be more trouble.
"Hey, Huabin apologized, what more do you want?" Seeing Huo Yuhao walk past them without even turning his head, Zhu Lu couldn't help but speak angrily.
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