School

This is a private place, but also a place where privacy can easily be spied on.

Especially public bathhouses.

The water was flowing freely, and people bathing inside would chat without restraint if they knew each other.

"Do you guys know anything about what's been going on at Xianlong Peak lately? I've heard there's more to it than meets the eye."

"What?"

Some people immediately became interested upon hearing this.

"Xianlong Peak has been targeted."

"Who is it? Daring to target Xianlong Peak? Their peak master is the most powerful person in the world."

The third voice said sarcastically, "They're the kind of people who don't even respect the dean. Everyone knows about the Human Heaven Academy."

"Oh, that's it."

The first voice continued, "Haven't you noticed how inexplicably these rumors have been circulating lately? All the discussions revolve around Xianlongfeng and Yan Qing, and everyone is telling him to get out."

"Isn't this to be expected? He murdered Dean Wan Qijing."

The third voice replied, "Although Dean Wan Qijing didn't even finish her job as dean for a single day, she still rightfully inherited Dean Wan Qiyi's mantle."

Some people who were also in the bathhouse nodded in agreement.

"Don't you find it strange? If Yan Qing really killed Dean Wan Qijing, why didn't the other deans punish Yan Qing?"

The first voice was deliberately lowered.

However, at this time, the area around the bathhouse was extremely quiet.

Only the occasional splashing of running water remained.

"Given the strength of the three deans, wouldn't it be reasonable to directly punish the cultivator who killed Clan Chief Wanqijing? Any one of those three deans could easily crush Yan Qing, right?"

"Then why is he still perfectly fine, with no indication of any punishment?"

These words immediately perked up the others.

A group of people taking a bath began to ponder. No wonder they had felt something was off about the whole thing; the incongruity was actually there.

"You mean there's a problem with this?"

The conversation resumed, and they happened to be asking the very question they wanted to ask.

"certainly!"

The voice suddenly rose and then fell back down, "I'll tell you a secret, I heard that Dean Wan Qijing... that's why she died."

Wow! What does this mean?

The group of eavesdroppers, having missed the crucial information, were scratching their heads in frustration.

They then moved on to what followed.

"So, does that mean Yan Qing is quite unlucky?"

"Of course not."

Why did Yan Qing have such bad luck?

What was the reason for Wan Qijing's death?

Being stuck here is so frustrating!

The group of people taking a shower were stumped by these words, while the four performers, wrapped in towels and showing their hairy legs, ran back to their dormitory.

"Wow, I think I have a knack for storytelling."

Gao Xiang said.

"No wonder their ancestors were literary giants; that half-concealed, half-revealed design is absolutely stunning."

Gou You couldn't help but give a thumbs up, "If they didn't know the story in between, they definitely wouldn't be able to sleep right now."

That's ruthless.

"Next, we just need to spread more rumors in the cafeteria, toilets, and outside the teaching buildings."

As long as the suspense is well maintained, there's no need to worry about the story not spreading.

Several people wore smug smiles.

It has to be said, this thing is very effective. Everyone is very curious about why Wan Qijing died, and why Yan Qing is so unlucky. They inquired everywhere, and within a few days, the news spread like wildfire!

Then, other rumors started circulating.

For example, Yan Qing had been in seclusion for several months before this, and was struck by lightning upon emerging. Wan Qijing, the clan leader, did a good job chasing after the lightning; his intentions were malicious.

Before becoming the dean, Wan Qijing had a falling out with Dean Wan Qiyi, and their relationship was very tense.

Yan Qing had an excellent reputation before this, and even the four deans had a good relationship with him...

Suddenly, rumors and gossip surged. Thanks to the efforts of the four "salted fish" (a derogatory term for inactive or lazy people), Yan Qing and Xianlong Feng suddenly gained some sympathetic fans.

However, there are very few sympathetic fans.

Moreover, the four "salted fish" (a derogatory term for people who are lazy and unambitious) have been targeted by someone.

One day, just as they were about to try the same trick again in the school toilet, they were stopped by several strangers.

The group of people were expressionless, and immediately drew their weapons.

Before Gao Xiang could even pull up his pants, a long, crescent-shaped knife was already aimed at his neck.

The next moment, another cultivator with the strength of a Martial Grandmaster rushed in, injured several people, and led them out...

For the first time, the Suzuki Flying Owl, which was originally designed to carry only two people, had five passengers. The heaviest of them all, Gao Xiang, was crouching in Niu Chuanchuan's arms, a situation that felt both awkward and stiff.

He looked up at Niu Chuanchuan behind him and asked, "Senior, may I sit in the back?"

Niu Chuanchuan looked down at him, "Do you think I don't want you to sit in the back?"

He was a chubby young man, not even as robust as his second daughter. He would rather be holding a two-month-old giant rhinoceros.

We've arrived at Xianlong Peak.

Huo Rui frowned as he waited below, "Who gave you permission to spread these rumors?"

"ah?"

The four of them got off the Suzuki Flying Owl, still seemingly confused about what had happened.

"You know someone's been watching you."

Huo Rui put his hands behind his back and said, "If we hadn't noticed other rumors, we would never have paid attention to you, let alone brought you here in time."

The power struggle between several factions is not something that just anyone can get involved in.

Killing a few disciples is as easy for any of their factions as crushing an ant.

"us……"

Gao Xiang wanted to speak upon hearing this.

"Alright, I know you mean well, but an egg and a rock should know their place."

Huo Rui, with his hands behind his back, lectured them, acting even more like a teacher than Jia Xitong, "From today onwards, you will stay on Xianlong Peak and not go out."

After saying that, he and Niu Chuanchuan hurriedly left.

The remaining four people stood there, stunned.

"They're so cool."

Gou You couldn't help but say.

"I feel so safe."

Gao Xiang hugged his chubby self.

Don't you think they're really good people?

Su Shen, who rarely speaks out, said, "They actually came to pick us up after discovering we were in danger."

"I also think... anyone who's with Mr. Bucket must be a good person."

The group lost even their last bit of doubt and uncertainty.

On the other side

Since Shang Yanting controlled the core of the Wanqi clan, he naturally also knew about the Wanqi clan's deeds over the years.

His counterattack was swift, ruthless, and accurate, with a large amount of damaging information about the Wanqi clan being released.

They plundered and traded high-quality magical beasts and various materials from cultivators without any background.

Using people and cultivators to refine elixirs;

They maliciously recruit all kinds of talent; the good ones are endlessly devoted to them, while the bad ones... are automatically rendered useless.

And the power struggle between Wan Qijing and Wan Qiyi that led to their falling out...

The news caused an uproar throughout the school!

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