Chapter 73 Leaving the Heaven Dou Royal Academy
The two of them, one after the other, pushed open the door to the Education Committee office again.
At this moment, the atmosphere in the office was extremely tense.
Upon seeing the two return, the three education committee members, who had been arguing vehemently, fell silent, and the Shrek students instinctively held their breath.
All eyes were on Ye Liuyun, afraid of seeing the tragic state of his missing limbs.
After all, that was a "private conversation" with a Title Douluo.
However, to everyone's surprise, Ye Liuyun was dressed neatly and looked normal, as if he had just gone out for a walk.
Dugu Bo, who was following behind him, had completely concealed his murderous aura.
"Mr. Dugu..."
Upon seeing this, Prince Xue Xing quickly stepped forward to greet him.
Dugu Bo glanced at him but didn't say anything more.
He walked to the door, crossed his arms, leaned lazily against the doorframe, and closed his eyes.
"You guys talk."
"I only agreed to accompany you to take a look. As for how to handle the academy's academic affairs, that's your business. I won't interfere."
This sudden "neutral" stance surprised Prince Xue Xing.
However, he quickly realized that Dugu Bo was simply too lazy to bother with these insignificant people, so he turned around and looked at the three education committee members and Flander with a smug expression:
"The three education commissioners, the matter is already very clear."
"This group of thugs openly beat Prince Xue Beng at the school gate, which is a provocation against the dignity of the royal family!"
Prince Xue Xing pointed at Dai Mubai, his voice stern:
"If we admit such a person who shows no respect for elders and arbitrarily beats princes into the academy, what will become of the royal family's reputation? What will become of the dignity of the law?"
"I've already shown the greatest leniency by not pursuing the matter of them beating the prince, out of consideration for you all."
The three education commissioners, Meng Shenji and the others, looked at each other, their faces extremely grim.
They were eager to nurture talent, but they also knew that Prince Xue Xing had found a weakness.
Beating a prince is a serious crime in any empire.
If they were to force them to accept the gifts, it would not only invite repercussions from the royal family for the academy, but it might even tarnish the reputations of these three old men in their later years.
"Why..."
Meng Shenji sighed deeply, his eyes filled with guilt and helplessness as he looked at Flander:
"Dean Flander, I'm so sorry."
"Although the three of us old guys are in charge of academic affairs, the pressure from the royal family... we really can't change the situation."
Seeing the three old men's troubled expressions, Flander felt bitter but also knew that things were beyond saving.
He was a proud man, so why should he shamelessly beg for help when no one wanted him here?
Moreover, he didn't want these three senior figures who genuinely valued talent to be implicated because of them.
"You three are too kind."
Flander straightened his back, bowed slightly to the three education committee members, and retained his last bit of pride:
"We have caused trouble for your academy."
"Since the Heaven Dou Royal Academy can't accommodate us country bumpkins, then let's leave."
Flander's gaze swept over Prince Xue Xing and Xue Beng, who both wore smug expressions, then he turned and waved his hand dismissively:
"Then we'll take our leave now."
"Children, we're leaving now!"
After saying that, he prepared to take his men out.
"Wait!"
A desperate shout suddenly rang out.
Yu Xiaogang suddenly rushed out and stood in front of Flander, his stiff face filled with resentment and anxiety.
He can't leave!
If he leaves, what will happen to those top-tier simulated cultivation environments? What about his qualification for the All-Continent Elite Tournament of Advanced Soul Master Academies? What about the stage where he can prove himself to the world?
"Flander, you're so foolish!"
Yu Xiaogang let out a low growl, then turned around and directly bypassed Flander to face Prince Xue Xing and the three education committee members.
He straightened his collar, raised his head, and began the negotiation:
"Your Highness, three members of the Education Committee, please hear me out."
"I know there was some misunderstanding just now, but you may not realize how much of a loss it is for the Heaven Dou Royal Academy to reject Shrek Academy!"
Yu Xiaogang pointed at Tang San and the others behind him, his tone impassioned:
"These kids are monsters I've handpicked. I have absolute confidence that, with the help of your academy's top-tier resources and my tactical guidance, I can not only get them into the finals, but also bring the championship trophy back to the Empire!"
"That is the highest honor!"
"Are we really going to give up a championship that's practically within our grasp just because of a little bit of friction?"
In the corner.
Ye Liuyun looked at Yu Xiaogang, who was spitting as he tried his best to "promote" himself.
Idiot.
That's incredibly stupid.
Do you think Prince Xue Xing is blind? Can't he see they're geniuses?
On the contrary.
If a prince were so foolish, he probably wouldn't be alive today.
Since they're not stupid, that explains everything.
It is precisely because they are so talented, and precisely because they have the potential to win, that Xue Xing must get rid of them!
The Heaven Dou Royal Academy is the Crown Prince's territory, and any achievements made here will ultimately become part of the Crown Prince's political record.
As the backer of the Fourth Prince Xue Beng, how could Xue Xing possibly allow the Crown Prince's faction to grow too powerful?
You're trying to sell a house on how luxurious its renovations are to someone who's trying to burn it down...
What else could this be but the clown?
Really.
After listening to Yu Xiaogang's impassioned speech, Prince Xue Xing was not moved at all; instead, he seemed to have heard some huge joke.
"Pfft."
Prince Xue Xing covered his face and sneered, his eyes sweeping Yu Xiaogang up and down with disdain:
"Champion?"
"You guys?"
"This kind of empty talk can only fool idiots."
"And..."
Prince Xue Xing's face turned cold, and he directly ordered them to leave:
"Our Heaven Dou Royal Academy is the face of the Empire. It would be a huge joke to leave a bunch of thugs of unknown origin who beat up a prince here!"
"Get out!"
"Get out of here right now with your bunch of beggars!"
That shout of "Get out!" completely shattered Yu Xiaogang's last shred of dignity.
His face was deathly pale, his whole body trembling, and he pointed at Prince Xue Xing: "You... you are short-sighted..."
"Enough!"
With a roar, Flander grabbed Yu Xiaogang, who was about to make a fool of himself again, his eyes filled with disappointment and heartache:
"Xiaogang! Haven't you embarrassed yourself enough?!"
"We Shrek may be poor, but we're not so low as to kneel and beg for shelter!"
"Walk!"
...
On the way down the mountain.
The group remained silent, the atmosphere extremely oppressive.
When they arrived, they were travel-worn, but their eyes shone with light and anticipation for the future.
As they left, they walked with their heads down and heavy steps, like a pack of stray dogs that had been swept out of their homes.
Yu Xiaogang walked dejectedly in the middle, while Tang San comforted him in a low voice, his eyes flashing with hatred as he vowed to make the Heaven Dou Royal Academy regret it.
Dai Mubai and the others also looked humiliated, their fists clenched so tightly they cracked.
At the back of the line.
Unlike the others, Ye Liuyun was in an exceptionally good mood.
Instead of wandering around Sunset Forest looking for the Yin Yang Ice And Fire Eyes, it's better to use the chips you have to directly exchange with Dugu Bo.
Facing a Title Douluo directly is dangerous, but the potential rewards are enormous.
Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
For him, it meant connecting with Dugu Bo.
Not only did they obtain the Yin Yang Ice And Fire Eyes, they also gained leverage to challenge Tang Hao.
This trip was very rewarding.
Just then.
Someone gently tugged at the corner of his clothes.
Ye Liuyun turned his head and saw Xiao Wu huddled beside him, her face as pale as paper, her rabbit ears drooping listlessly, and her whole body soaked in cold sweat as if she had just been pulled out of the water.
"Cousin... cousin..."
Xiao Wu's voice was as faint as a whisper, filled with the terror of surviving a catastrophe:
"That old man... that titled Douluo..."
"Did he really not make things difficult for you?"
As a 100,000-year-old soul beast in human form, before it has fully grown, facing a Title Douluo is like a sheep facing a wolf.
That fear, which came from the depths of her soul, still makes her tremble to this day.
She couldn't believe that Ye Liuyun, who had been taken away by that old poisoner alone, had actually returned unharmed.
"Rest assured."
Ye Liuyun reached out and tucked her sweat-dampened bangs behind her ear, his tone calm and resolute:
"It's been settled."
"He will no longer be a threat."
Xiao Wu raised her head, her big red eyes filled with disbelief and worry.
"But... but we are..."
She wanted to say, "We are 100,000-year-old soul beasts," walking soul bones and soul rings, the most coveted treasures of humankind.
How could it be resolved with just a few words?
"Shhh."
Ye Liuyun raised a finger and put it to his lips, interrupting her.
He didn't explain further.
He only glanced up at the distant mountaintop, where a faint green figure could be seen.
A soul bone that is 100,000 years old is certainly precious.
But for a family on the verge of extinction, nothing is more important than protecting their loved ones.
The human world is indeed greedy and selfish.
That's because human nature is complex.
In fact, there are many madmen who prioritize profit above all else and commit all sorts of evil deeds.
But there are also brave souls who risk everything for what they want to protect.
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