Bonus Chapter. Enjoy!
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Freshman Teaching Building, Class 9 classroom.
The speed at which news spreads is always faster than one imagines.
"Have you heard? That Zhou Yi from Class 1 expelled that Wu Feng!"
"Really? Wu Feng is one of the top experts of the Attack System among our freshman class, and it is said that..."
On the podium, Mu Jin, wearing a pale green dress, had an unpleasant expression. She looked at the whispering students below without scolding them immediately, instead casting a complex gaze toward the young girl sitting in the front row of the classroom.
That was a young girl with short golden hair. Her hair was soft, shimmering with a faint luster in the sunlight, making her look very neat and capable. She had a pair of large, water-blue eyes, with long eyelashes that fluttered slightly like fan blades, skin as fair as snow, and an aura that was noble and elegant.
She was none other than the current Young Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Ning Tian.
At this moment, Ning Tian's brows were tightly locked, and ripples appeared in her originally calm eyes.
Obviously, she had also learned of this shocking news.
Wu Feng was her childhood playmate. Given Wu Feng's talent and strength, even at Shrek Academy, she was definitely an outstanding talent. How could she have been ordered to withdraw from school in less than a month after enrollment?
"Teacher Mu."
Ning Tian stood up. Although she was anxious inside, she still maintained her good upbringing and bowed slightly to Mu Jin.
"I heard that Wu Feng was expelled by Teacher Zhou from Class 1. I would like to ask, is this true? Is there any room for maneuver?"
Mu Jin sighed and shook her head helplessly.
"Ning Tian, the news is indeed true."
"As for any room for maneuver..."
A trace of disgust and hatred flashed in Mu Jin's eyes as she gritted her teeth and said:
"That Zhou Yi is a complete madwoman!"
"Her actions are eccentric, and she never plays by the rules. Once she makes up her mind about something, even ten cows couldn't pull her back."
Speaking of this, Mu Jin's eyes dimmed slightly, and her voice carried a hint of suppressed pain:
"Back then... my own younger brother was also expelled by her mercilessly over a trivial matter."
"I went to beg her at the time, even kneeling to beg her, but she didn't soften her heart in the slightest."
"In her eyes, students are not even people!"
Hearing Mu Jin's words, Ning Tian's heart sank.
"However..."
"Ning Tian, you are different from others."
"You are the Young Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School; your status is right there."
"Although that madwoman Zhou Yi is arrogant, she is, after all, just a teacher in the Outer Court..."
"If you are willing to step forward and go find Director Du Weilun of the Academic Affairs Office..."
Mu Jin's meaning was very clear.
Use power to suppress others.
This is currently the only way to possibly make that madwoman yield.
Ning Tian was silent for a moment.
She did not like to use her influence to bully others, nor did she want to use the Sect's prestige to seek special treatment in the academy. She came to Shrek precisely to prove herself and to pursue greater power.
However... just because Wu Feng talked back to Zhou Yi once, she was expelled; this was simply too absurd.
"I understand."
Ning Tian took a deep breath, a flash of determination in her eyes.
"Teacher Mu, please take me to the Academic Affairs Office."
"Please."
...
Academic Affairs Office, Director's Office.
Mu Jin walked in with Ning Tian.
"Director Du."
Mu Jin got straight to the point and explained their purpose.
"We are here regarding the matter of Wu Feng from the Freshman Class 1 being expelled."
"Oh?"
Du Weilun raised his head, his gaze falling on Ning Tian, who was following behind Mu Jin.
As the Director of Academic Affairs, he knew every core seedling of each freshman class like the back of his hand.
The Young Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Ning Tian.
She was one of the freshmen with the deepest background and top-tier talent in this year's class.
Du Weilun immediately sat up straight, a smile appearing on his face.
"So it is Student Ning Tian."
"Are you here for Wu Feng?"
Ning Tian stepped forward and said calmly and confidently.
"Yes, Director Du."
"Wu Feng is my partner, and I know her character and strength very well."
"I believe she would absolutely not do anything that seriously violates school rules."
"If she was expelled just because she questioned a teacher once, that is too hasty and unfair."
"And..."
Ning Tian paused, her tone becoming slightly heavier:
"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has always trusted Shrek Academy's teaching philosophy, but if the academy tramples on a student's future so casually, I think the Sect will likely feel disappointed."
Although these words were spoken tactfully, they carried immense weight.
Du Weilun's expression changed slightly.
He naturally understood the meaning behind those words.
To offend the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School for the sake of one Zhou Yi? This deal was clearly not worth it.
Moreover, he did indeed feel that Zhou Yi had gone a bit too far this time; after all, Wu Feng's Spirit was quite good.
"Student Ning Tian, don't be anxious."
"The academy is responsible for every student."
"How about this, I will call Teacher Zhou Yi and Student Wu Feng over right now, and we will clarify the matter in person."
"If it really is Teacher Zhou Yi who handled it improperly, I will definitely give you justice."
After speaking, Du Weilun immediately ordered his assistant to summon them.
...
A moment later.
The office door was pushed open again.
Zhou Yi walked in with a gloomy expression, her entire body exuding a chill that kept people away.
Following behind her were Wu Feng and that unlucky student who was implicated.
"Young Sect Master!"
As soon as Wu Feng entered, she saw Ning Tian standing there. The grievances she had been holding back instantly erupted, and tears welled up in her eyes.
"I'm sorry... I've caused you trouble..."
Wu Feng lowered her head.
She knew that Ning Tian disliked using the Sect's connections the most, yet now, for her sake, she had to stand here."It's alright."
Du Weilun watched this scene, his gaze sweeping over the thin student.
Ordinary.
Ignored directly.
His attention was entirely focused on Zhou Yi and Wu Feng.
"Teacher Zhou Yi."
Du Weilun cleared his throat, attempting to smooth things over.
"I have already roughly understood what happened."
"Although Student Wu Feng talked back to a teacher and was indeed at fault, she is still young after all, and it is inevitable to be hot-blooded."
"Moreover, you also know about Student Wu Feng's talent; she is a rare genius in our academy."
"Is direct expulsion a bit too severe?"
"In my opinion, how about giving her a demerit, having her write a self-reflection, and just letting this matter go?"
"After all, it is not easy to cultivate a genius, and we must give young people a chance to correct themselves."
Hearing this, Mu Jin, who was standing to the side, clenched her fists tightly, her nails digging deep into her palms.
Give young people a chance?
Heh!
When her younger brother was expelled back then, did Du Weilun use this same excuse?
No!
Back then, Du Weilun just said one thing indifferently.
"Since it is Teacher Zhou Yi's decision, there must be her reasons for it; the academy respects the teacher's teaching methods."
And then he drove her younger brother away!What about now?
It is truly... ironic.
However although Du Weilun wanted to act as a peacemaker, Zhou Yi clearly did not appreciate it.
"No!"
Zhou Yi coldly refused, her voice stiff and unyielding, not giving Du Weilun any face at all.
"Director Du, you should know my rules."
"This kind of student who has no respect for their elders, no matter how good their talent is, will only become a black sheep in the future!"
Zhou Yi's gaze was like a knife; she glared fiercely at Wu Feng, then glanced at Ning Tian, and sneered.
"Moreover, if I were to withdraw my order just because she has someone backing her..."
"Then how can I discipline students in the future?"
"My teaching principle, Zhou Yi, is to treat everyone equally! Even if the Sea God Tang San came, it would be useless!"
"She must be expelled!"
Zhou Yi's attitude was extremely tough.
"This..."
Du Weilun's expression suddenly became very ugly; he did not expect Zhou Yi to be so stubborn and unwilling to listen to reason, not even giving him any face.
Just at this moment, a figure barged in, holding a wine gourd, their entire appearance messy.
"What are you arguing about?!"
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A/N:
5 Power Stones = 1 Extra Chapter
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