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"I know that both you and Jia Nan Academy have many doubts, Senior Lin, but I believe that after you see this place, the confusion in your heart will naturally be resolved."
After saying this, Fan Lao led Xiao Lin to the innermost wall of the Blood Sect's medicinal herb storehouse. On this wall, five large characters were strikingly carved: Done by Jia Nan Academy!
If these six words stood alone, anyone who saw them would likely be completely bewildered.
But combined with the fact that this was the Blood Sect's medicinal herb storehouse, plus the fact that every single medicinal herb had been looted clean, who could fail to understand what these six words meant?
As expected!
In the eyes of Fan Lao and the other Dou Huang-level force leaders present, the face of Xiao Lin, this Dou Zong Elder of Jia Nan Academy, was changing at a speed visible to the naked eye—from yellow to red.
Then from red to green, until finally, his face was as black as the bottom of a pot.
This was exactly what Fan Lao and the others wanted to see.
As for Xiao Lin, whose expression was shifting wildly in their eyes, he was actually on the verge of being unable to hold back his laughter. But there was no helping it; for the sake of his plan, no matter how much he wanted to laugh, he had to hold it in.
He even had to put on a show of being furious.
Creak.
To make the act more realistic, Xiao Lin's fists clenched tight. At the same time, a powerful surge of Dou Qi erupted from Xiao Lin's body once again.
Seeing this, Fan Lao and the others were startled.
As the Sect Master of the Blood Sect, Fan Lao's eyelids twitched, as if he had guessed what Xiao Lin was about to do.
"Senior Lin, wait—"
"Boom!"
However, Fan Lao's words were only halfway out before the latter half was drowned out by a thunderous roar.
That's right, Xiao Lin had made his move.
Xiao Lin didn't use any fancy techniques; while his right hand clenched into a fist, a layer of Dou Qi covered the surface of the fist.
Immediately afterward, Xiao Lin threw a violent punch toward that section of the wall carved with "Done by Jia Nan Academy!"
Instantly, accompanied by the sound of an explosion, the wall of the Blood Sect's medicinal herb storehouse was smashed to pieces by Xiao Lin's punch.
Taking advantage of the thick dust filling the air, Xiao Lin finally couldn't hold it in and laughed silently. Mhm, this punch of Xiao Lin's was definitely not for the purpose of creating an opportunity for himself to laugh.
Once the dust settled, Xiao Lin regained his cold-faced expression.
As for the wall of the Blood Sect's medicinal herb storehouse, in the eyes of the crowd, it had already turned into a giant hole through which one could look up at the blue sky. Seeing this, the corner of Fan Lao's mouth twitched.
He only wanted to bring Xiao Lin to see that sentence; he didn't intend for his storehouse to be smashed!
But it was too late to say anything now.
Fan Lao truly felt like crying but had no tears!
"Forget it, the medicinal herb storehouse was already touched by someone silently anyway. This shows it's no longer safe. Since that's the case, destroying it and building a new one is the way to go."
Fan Lao comforted himself in his heart like this.
"This is truly too much! Sect Master Fan, I am truly sorry. Seeing such words, I really couldn't control myself. I didn't expect that while my Jia Nan Academy has always been kind to others, someone actually dares to slander us today!"
"Hmph, it seems we have been low-profile for too long; someone has forgotten the prestige of our Jia Nan Academy!"
Although Xiao Lin was saying words of apology, looking at his expression, did he look even the slightest bit like he was apologizing?
Regarding this, Fan Lao was also well aware.
However, what could be done? Right now, they were the ones asking Jia Nan Academy for help; could they do anything but let it go?
In fact, never mind just a medicinal herb storehouse being destroyed—even if the entire Blood Sect were blown up today, as long as there were no casualties, he would just have to suck it up and accept it.
Therefore, facing Xiao Lin's fake apology, Fan Lao could only squeeze out a trace of a smile.
"Not at all. Senior Lin is a man of true temperament. Seeing such words slandering Jia Nan Academy, it's only natural that you wouldn't be able to hold back your anger. On the contrary, it's my Blood Sect that should have destroyed it earlier. I am truly sorry."
In the end, it turned into Fan Lao tearfully apologizing to Xiao Lin.
Seeing this, Xiao Lin's heart was already blooming with joy.
I looted your medicinal herbs, blew up your storehouse, and in the end, you still have to thank me.
This feeling—Xiao Lin just wanted to say—is truly great!
He even wanted to do it a "billion" more times!
Facing such a sensible Fan Lao, Xiao Lin also nodded his head and retracted the feigned look of indignation on his face.
"Regarding this matter, what do you all think?"
The ball was kicked back to these Dou Huang-level force leaders.
"Does it even need to be said? Obviously, someone wants to frame Jia Nan Academy to provoke a struggle between us and the academy so they can reap the benefits in secret!"
"Regarding such despicable behavior, we naturally wouldn't believe it easily, let alone fall for it!"
At this time, Yuan Yi, the Sect Master of the Eight Gates, spoke with righteous indignation.
"Exactly, I don't believe it either!"
Yan, the Sect Master of the Ground Fire Sect, chimed in at the right time.
Following their lead, the other Dou Huang-level force leaders also spoke up one after another.
Likewise, they held the same view.
Seeing this, Xiao Lin pretended that his face had returned to normal.
"Very good, everyone did not fall for the villain's scheme or walk into such an obvious trap!"
Xiao Lin's gratified expression also made these Dou Huang-level force leaders secretly happy.
They were initially a bit worried that by bringing Jia Nan Academy in, they would end up offending both sides and getting nothing out of it.
"Therefore, regarding the malicious behavior of the person in the shadows, that is why we notified Jia Nan Academy. I think, Senior Lin, you probably don't want to let the person stirring up trouble in the shadows go either, right?"
To completely pull Jia Nan Academy into the mess, Tie Wu, the Leader of the Wild Lion Gang, hurriedly fanned the flames from the side.
However, Xiao Lin fell silent at this moment.
But his silence actually made the group of Dou Huang-level force leaders anxious.
One must know that if there was no Jia Nan Academy to lead them, this group of Dou Huang powerhouses would definitely be defeated by the mastermind behind the scenes due to their lack of unity.
"Senior Lin, now others are bullying their way onto your Jia Nan Academy's head. Do you really want to shrink back?"
"You should know that if this kind of thing gets out, it will have a huge impact on your Jia Nan Academy's reputation! When that time comes, who will choose to enter Jia Nan Academy to study?"
The person was already here; Fan Lao and the others absolutely did not want Xiao Lin to pat his butt and leave at this time.
So, these words actually carried a faint hint of threat.
The meaning of the Dou Huang-level force leaders was nothing more than: if Jia Nan Academy doesn't take care of this matter, they will unite to expose it.
Think about it; if Jia Nan Academy is framed like this and remains indifferent, it would indeed be a significant blow to the academy's reputation and would also affect the annual enrollment.
"What, are you preparing to threaten my Jia Nan Academy?"
Hearing the hint of threat, Xiao Lin pretended to darken his face again and asked back.
At the same time, Xiao Lin also faintly erupted a trace of Dou Zong realm Dou Qi.
"Of course not, Senior Lin, you misunderstood us. We are just worried that Jia Nan Academy's reputation will be affected."
"After all, this time the matter is, after all, related to Jia Nan Academy. Does Senior Lin really want to disregard Jia Nan Academy's reputation?"
Su Mei, the Sect Master of the Luo Sha Gate, who hadn't spoken much, saw hostility toward them in Xiao Lin's eyes and hurriedly stepped forward to smooth things over.
As a woman, it was indeed most appropriate for her to come forward at this time.
"Hmph, I bet you wouldn't dare! However, what Sect Master Su said is also not wrong. Since my Jia Nan Academy has already been dragged into this matter… If we don't show some stance, wouldn't it mean we are afraid?"
Acting is acting, but Xiao Lin hadn't forgotten his goal.
Intervening in this matter rightfully was beneficial to Jia Nan Academy!
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