Zuan didn't need to look to know that the person who came was Shi Kun's protector, Shi Lezhi, because his backer had already received the anger points in advance.

Anger from Shi Lezhi +444!

For a moment, he even had trouble breathing. An eighth-grade expert was far beyond what he could currently contend with; the gap between them was simply too vast.

He wanted to retaliate, but under the opponent's pressure, he even had difficulty moving a finger; he wanted to dodge, but because he had rushed too hard just now, he had nowhere to use his strength.

He had no choice but to grit his teeth and start practicing the "Primordial Chaos Scripture," preparing to use his physical strength to withstand the attack.

Just then, a white shadow flashed by.

If anyone in the arena knew first that Zu An was about to make a move, it would undoubtedly be Chu Chuyan, because she knew that the other party was making a move to avenge her.

She was forced to the point of having her vital energy completely severed by Shi Kun in the secret realm. Even after finding the Illusory Lotus of No Trace, she could only barely save her life. If it weren't for a chance encounter later... she would be a cripple by now.

What's more, Shi Kun knew perfectly well that she was on the verge of death, yet he still harbored wicked thoughts about her body.

Actually, even if Zuan hadn't made a move, she would have already been planning to settle scores with him.

So when she saw him make a move, she focused her attention and prepared, knowing that Shi Lezhi should be nearby.

Bang!

A loud bang was heard. Shi Lezhi stood firmly in front of Shi Kun, while Chu Chuyan pulled Zu An back and flew back, only managing to stand firmly after flying more than ten feet.

Chu Chuyan trembled, and a trickle of blood spilled from the corner of her lips.

Although she was almost at the seventh rank, there was still a significant gap between her and Shi Lezhi.

Zu An hurriedly asked, "Are you alright?"

What if she gets seriously injured and near death again after we've just healed her?

Hmm, then will I be able to legitimately do naughty things with her again... cough cough, legitimately heal her wounds?

Chu Chuyan shook her head: "It's nothing, just a minor scratch."

"Oh~" Zuan looked disappointed.

This left Chu Chuyan completely puzzled. What was wrong with this guy? He was unhappy that my injury was minor.

At this moment, the people around also realized what was happening and began to whisper among themselves:

"As expected of the strongest in the academy, he can actually fight against an eighth-rank cultivator head-on!"

"It's obvious that the expert from the Shi family held back. Otherwise, with his eighth-rank cultivation, killing a sixth-rank cultivator would be like slaughtering a chicken. How could Miss Chu, a sixth-rank cultivator, withstand such a blow?"

"Indeed, it seems the Shi family did show mercy."

At this point, other disgruntled people said, "It's as if the Shi family dares to touch Miss Chu. This is Mingyue City after all. If the Shi family touches Miss Chu, do they think they can leave alive? Not to mention that the Mingyue Duke would not stand idly by, even the academy would not sit idly by."

The others were buzzing with discussion, but Shi Lezhi remained bewildered. He hadn't held back in his attack to kill Zu An, yet Chu Chuyan had only suffered minor injuries after exchanging a blow with him. Was she really only at the fifth rank? Why did it feel like she was almost at the seventh rank?

What are you doing?

Just then, a cold voice rang out.

"Principal Jiang!"

The faculty and students of the academy bowed respectfully, and even Bai Susu and Lu De were extremely respectful. They were clearly relieved to see Jiang Luofu appear.

Only Zuan's eyes were immediately drawn to her legs, which were indeed straight and long, without the slightest flaw. She wasn't wearing any stockings today, yet her skin was radiant and even more dazzling than when she was wearing stockings.

Zuan secretly sighed, thankfully he wasn't a stocking fetishist like Wei Suo, who needed to see stockings to be satisfied. Seeing the beautiful and well-proportioned legs still made him feel refreshed from the bottom of his heart.

At this moment, Shi Lezhi spoke up: "Principal Jiang, it's not that I intended to cause trouble, but this guy actually tried to kill our young master the moment we met. It's outrageous! As far as I know, killing a classmate in the academy is a capital offense, isn't it?"

Jiang Luofu nodded: "That's right, it is indeed a capital offense. Zu'an, do you have anything else to say?"

Seeing that Principal Jiang was angry, the other students began to whisper among themselves:

"Zu'an has really gotten arrogant, daring to try and kill Young Master Shi!"

"That's right, Young Master Shi has no idea who he is, and he has no self-awareness at all."

"So what if it's big? In the end, a man's overall strength matters."

...

Many male students nodded with a sense of sympathy, thinking to themselves, "You've conquered a few naive young girls with your extraordinary talent, how could you possibly conquer the mature Principal Jiang?"

Seeing the anger points that kept coming in, Zuan was speechless. Logically speaking, shouldn't a rich and handsome guy like Shi Kun be the object of your jealousy? Why are you all jealous of me?

Of course, he only made a few complaints, but he was actually quite happy about it, since the more anger he felt, the better.

Composing himself, he replied:

“Principal Jiang, I also agree that killing a classmate warrants the death penalty.”

Jiang Luofu snorted coldly: "So you're admitting your guilt?"

Hearing her cold tone, Ji Xiaoxi, Qiao Xueying, and the others were secretly anxious. Only Zu An knew that Principal Jiang was actually leaving room for him to explain himself when she was scolding him on the surface. If she really wanted to deal with him, she would have just condemned him to death. Why would she ask him questions?

Zuan calmly replied, "The reason I attacked in anger just now is because in the Yao Guang Secret Realm, the warriors of the Shi Kun Clan relentlessly pursued me, nearly killing me."

"Nonsense! Only students of Bright Moon Academy are qualified to enter the secret realm, and Principal Jiang personally oversees the process. How could any martial artist possibly infiltrate? Are you perhaps questioning Principal Jiang's impartiality?"

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