Chapter 169 Kong Deming: What Price Is Shrek Academy Prepared to Pay?
Jing Hongchen calmly said, "Xian Lin'er, the dean of the Soul Guidance Department at Shrek Academy!"
Kong Xuan hadn't expected this answer. He glanced at Xian Lin'er again, surprised that the Shrek Academy people had arrived so quickly.
He immediately asked, "Are you here to negotiate? Dean, I want to participate too!"
How could Kong Xuan be absent from such a landmark moment!
However, Jing Hongchen directly refused, saying, "What are you going to do? Focus on your cultivation. This is not something you can get involved in right now."
If it were any other student, hearing the dean say that, they would probably have obediently listened.
Unfortunately, Jing Hongchen has met his match today.
Kong Xuan immediately retorted, "How can it be something I can't get involved in now? I'm a victim in this matter too!"
Kong Xuan was absolutely right. Xuanzi was about to attack him back then, and he really was the victim.
Upon hearing this, Xian Lin'er, who was standing behind Jing Hongchen, also realized Kong Xuan's identity.
Just as Jing Hongchen was about to speak, Kong Xuan quickly interrupted, "Besides, this matter should be led by my grandfather, right? Why don't you ask my grandfather if he'll allow me to participate?"
Jing Hongchen knew very well how much Kong Deming doted on his genius grandson, even more so than he did on Xiao Hongchen.
If you were to ask Kong Deming, he would have no reason to disagree.
So Jing Hongchen was so embarrassed that he blushed and couldn't say a word, only letting out a cold snort.
He thought to himself, "Kid, you're with my granddaughter. Sooner or later you'll be begging me for a handout. I'm waiting for you to call me grandpa!"
Unable to do anything about Kong Xuan, Jing Hongchen then said, "Hmph! If you want to come, then come along!"
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The small conference room next to the dean's office, with its oval table that could easily accommodate more than a dozen people, was only occupied by five people sitting around it at the moment.
Kong Deming, Jing Hongchen, Kong Xuan, and Ren Jun sat on one side, while Xian Lin'er naturally sat on the other side.
Ren Jun, another "victim" besides Kong Xuan, has now been specially invited by Kong Deming.
Now that everyone has arrived, the formal negotiations can finally begin.
Xianlin'er sized up the four people opposite her; they would be her four opponents in the upcoming negotiations.
As the head of Mingde Hall, Jing Hongchen knows the most about her.
In his eyes, Kong Xuan was just a young genius who liked to join in the fun, and he didn't pay much attention to him.
She had some recollection of Ren Jun, the teacher who came from Shrek Academy.
She learned from Wang Yan why he had joined the Sun and Moon Academy, and felt that Shrek Academy had wronged him. Therefore, she did not regard him as a traitor like Xuanzi did.
As for Kong Deming, who sat calmly in the main seat with deep eyes, it was also the first time Xian Lin'er had met him.
However, the opponent defeated Xuanzi, who was at level 98, in one move. Regardless of what kind of soul tool he used, he clearly already had the combat power of a Limit Douluo.
Therefore, when Xian Lin'er looked at the other party, she also felt an invisible pressure.
Xianlin'er was sizing up the four people opposite her, while they were naturally observing her as well.
The fact that Xianlin'er, the dean of the Soul Guidance Department of Shrek Academy, came alone was somewhat unexpected for them.
Kong Xuan and Ren Jun, who were familiar with Shrek Academy among the four, had some guesses in their minds. They felt that there must be something going on about Xian Lin'er coming to Sun Moon Academy alone.
Xian Lin'er sat upright, her face as cold as water, her gaze calmly meeting the varied and meaningful looks cast by the four people opposite her.
Kong Deming spoke first, his voice steady yet carrying an undeniable weight.
"Dean Xianlin'er has come from afar, so I won't bother with formalities. I'm sure your academy's teacher, Wang Yan, has already conveyed my message."
"Tell me, what price is Shrek Academy prepared to pay to redeem your Sea God Pavilion's Vice Pavilion Master?"
As expected, Kong Deming didn't waste any words and went straight to the point.
Xian Lin'er's expression remained calm, but her mind was in constant turmoil.
There was no deliberate insult as she had imagined, but hearing Kong Deming mention the word "price," she knew that bringing Xuanzi back would not be easy.
She took a deep breath and said, "I've come here not only to discuss the issue of Elder Xuan, but also to represent the academy to discuss student exchange and learning matters."
"Shrek Academy is willing to establish a long-term exchange mechanism with the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy..."
Xianliner went on to explain the plans for student exchanges between the two academies, and Kong Deming listened attentively without interrupting her.
After Xian Lin'er finished speaking, he turned to Jing Hongchen beside him and asked, "How do you feel about being the dean of the academy now?"
Jing Hongchen looked at Xian Lin'er and said, "It's clear that Dean Xian is very well prepared, and the plan for student exchanges is also very comprehensive. On behalf of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, I agree to Dean Xian's plan. However, we still need to discuss some details carefully later."
Jing Hongchen had to admit that Xian Lin'er's plan was very favorable to the students of Sun Moon Academy.
This includes various resources and support during their studies at Shrek Academy. If the plan can be implemented as scheduled, it will definitely be of great help to the martial soul cultivation of the Sun Moon Academy students.
At the same time, Jing Hongchen also understood that the reason why Xian Lin'er offered such generous conditions was to better redeem Xuanzi.
Sure enough, Xian Lin'er then turned her gaze to Kong Xuan and Ren Jun and said earnestly, "I apologize on behalf of Elder Xuan for attacking you two during the competition."
As she spoke, Xian Lin'er, the titled Douluo, actually stood up and bowed to Kong Xuan and Ren Jun.
Ren Jun watched as his former academy senior bowed to him. He instinctively wanted to get up and move away, but in the end he didn't move and just frowned.
From the moment Xuanzi attacked him, he had no further connection with Shrek Academy; it was as if all ties had been severed!
Kong Xuan raised an eyebrow and said, "Senior, even if it's an apology, shouldn't it be you who apologizes? The person who made the move should apologize in person."
After sitting down again, Xianlin'er looked at Kong Xuan and said, "My apology represents Shrek Academy's attitude. As for Elder Xuan... he will be punished accordingly when he returns to the academy."
Given Xian Lin'er's understanding of Xuan Zi, it's practically impossible for her to get him to apologize.
Therefore, she had no hope of getting an apology from Xuanzi, and she had no choice but to take care of it herself!
Then Xian Lin'er looked at Kong Deming, who was sitting in the main seat opposite her, and said, "Your Majesty Silver Moon, it was wrong of Elder Xuan to act rashly, but after all, no harm was caused. Please feel free to make any demands you may have."
After all that buildup, Xian Lin'er's ultimate goal was still Xuan Zi.
Ultimately, both sides are negotiating for their own benefit, and it's all about asking for the moon and then settling for less. Nobody knows what the final outcome will be.
Therefore, Xianlin'er did not follow Kong Deming's pace and state the price she was willing to pay herself, but instead let Kong Deming set the conditions!
(End of chapter)