Chapter 558 Crushing the Scum, Norton Francis! [2 Updates]
There are thirty in total.
This mercenary group would be ranked A-level even in the O Continent's underworld.
Jason Hershel thought that dealing with a little girl who knew a bit of martial arts would be easy.
“Take him to the hospital first,” Jason said, “then bring him straight back to Norton University and give him a taste of all the medieval punishments.”
This is China, so they can't easily take action here.
Suddenly, Jason shouted sharply, "Who's outside?!"
All the mercenaries turned around and simultaneously drew their guns.
With a few loud "bangs," the bullets exploded.
But the next second, something unexpected happened.
Jason didn't even see who made a move.
By the time he realized what was happening, all thirty mercenaries were already lying on the ground.
Both the guns and the bullets they fired were floating in mid-air.
It was as if an invisible force was supporting these weapons, and a buzzing sound emanated from them.
A few seconds later, they all fell to the ground with a "thud".
Jason's legs went weak, and he suddenly remembered a passage about China in the Herschel family books—
Ancient martial arts masters, with a century of cultivation, can manifest their internal energy externally, making them impervious to blades and spears, and bullets cannot penetrate their defenses. Avoid them if you encounter them!
It is less a record and more a warning.
Jason's facial muscles were trembling.
The man slowly walked in, tilted his head, and smiled: "What did you just say you were going to do?"
With the cold muzzle of a gun pressed against him, Jason felt his blood run cold.
Ancient martial arts master!
He really is a master of ancient martial arts!
"I'll make you disappear from here." Fu Yunshen leaned down slightly, gently patting Jason's face with the gun in his hand, and chuckled, "Easy peasy, don't have any doubts."
Jason broke out in a cold sweat.
The ancient martial arts master could not even handle him, let alone the entire Hershel family.
But once ancient martial arts practitioners reach this level, don't they all stay within the ancient martial arts world and never leave?!
Jason's mind was buzzing.
Ying Zijing looked up: "You followed me?"
"Hmm, you must have used up a lot of energy yesterday." Fu Yunshen raised his hand and gently tapped the girl's forehead. "Don't hit her anymore."
"If I thought I could handle this myself, I wouldn't want to trouble you any further." Ying Zijing slightly raised her leg and kicked one of Jason's pressure points, causing Jason to immediately pass out.
"How could that be?" Fu Yunshen's eyelashes fluttered slightly, and he chuckled softly. "I'm glad I can still protect you now."
The rate at which his child's cultivation level has increased is truly astonishing.
Ying Zijing nodded, then frowned.
She raised her hand and straightened his collar: "Your clothes are messy."
"We came out in a bit of a rush." Fu Yunshen held her hand. "Yaoyao, you still haven't gotten rid of this obsessive-compulsive disorder."
“It’s more of a sign of your OCD.” Ying Zijing finished tidying up and looked up. “In a hurry?”
"Yes, the court has taken in a criminal we've been pursuing for a long time." Fu Yunshen said calmly, "It's not finished yet. I'm going back for a bit. You can do whatever you want."
Ying Zijing nodded and kicked Jason, who was tied up like a dumpling: "We're going to have some fun."
**
Now, Jason's actions in China could no longer be kept secret.
The news reached Norton University headquarters and alarmed several other families.
Norton wasn't there, and there were many people watching Norton University. The vice-chancellor couldn't leave the campus, so he could only contact them by phone: "Are you... are you alright?"
"It's nothing," Ying Zijing said calmly. "Call a general meeting."
The vice principal was startled: "Yes, I'll go right away."
Soon, an online video call was initiated using Norton University's social media software.
Apart from the vice-chancellor, all of Norton University's top officials were present.
The other family patriarchs were also somewhat surprised to see Jason tied up.
“Jason Hershel,” the vice-principal roared, “you violated the treaty. Have you forgotten the rules the principal set? You can’t lay a hand on ordinary people, let alone harm students.”
Jason was still a little confused. He looked at the projection screen and had no idea how a general meeting had suddenly been convened.
But upon hearing this, he immediately retorted, "You forgot? You were the one who lied!"
"You said the headmaster just left the school to find alchemical materials, but it's been almost two years, and he hasn't even contacted us once, let alone come back?" Jason sneered. "You're just afraid to admit that Norton Francis is dead!"
The crowd erupted in uproar.
The ultimate secret of Norton University is simply that Norton Francis is a man from centuries ago who has survived to this day through alchemy.
He liked to experiment on his own body; he was always morbid and crazy.
Few people dare to mess with him.
But if Norton dies, how long can Norton University survive?
“And you, Decker—” Jason spoke again, his voice cold, “If you weren’t personally appointed by Norton, you really wouldn’t be qualified for the position of vice principal.”
However, he was just lucky enough to have his body modified by alchemy, and he has always been by Norton's side, being one of Norton's confidants.
Not to mention Nick Hershel, even the ancestors of the other families were more useful than the vice principal.
The vice principal didn't speak, his fingers clenched tightly.
This is indeed a fact.
“Decker can manage the school well, but what can you do?” Ying Zijing’s eyes were cold. “If Norton had handed the school over to you, it wouldn’t be number one in the world anymore, it would be gone long ago.”
Norton was engrossed in alchemy and surgery, and the vice-principal was in charge of the school affairs.
Jason gritted his teeth and sneered, "How do you know it won't work if you haven't tried?"
He had barely opened his mouth when he suddenly let out another scream.
A finger was cut off.
The wound was flat, with only blood constantly seeping out.
Ying Zijing twirled a short knife in her hand, its cold gleam intimidating.
“Miss Ying, we admit that the Hershel family was in the wrong,” a middle-aged man frowned, “but for you to do this in front of us is going too far.”
"We are meeting today to discuss this matter. Please do not act on your own before the results are in."
"If you make a move against the patriarch of the Hershel family, be prepared to die."
Even if Wen Tinglan is a genius that Norton University is focusing on cultivating, his status cannot be higher than that of these native families of Norton University.
Not to mention, Jason is also the patriarch of the Hershel family, wielding considerable power.
Norton University is a unified entity; they cannot possibly turn around and protect outsiders.
"Pass? How do you mean pass?" Since it concerned Ying Zijing, the vice-principal finally spoke, his tone forceful. "Do you know who she is? Let me tell you, even if the principal were here today, he would have to respect her!"
"Without her, do you think Norton University would exist today?!"
“Decker, you’re talking nonsense again.” Jason finally caught his breath, making a hoarse sound as he spat out a mouthful of blood. “It’s alright, even if I die, the Hershel family can still control Norton University.”
"Beep beep beep—"
At this moment, a sound similar to a telephone ringing rang in the ears of everyone participating in the video call.
Ying Zijing naturally heard it too, and her eyes paused, her expression slightly hardening.
Someone joined the video call.
But this is a communication channel reserved for senior executives of Norton University. How did someone who isn't from Norton University get in?
"Security Department! Security Department!" an old man shouted during the call, "What are your people doing? Why are you under attack again?!"
Jason shouted, almost roaring, "I told you, Norton is dead, he's dead!"
"Various forces are stirring up trouble. We must elect a new president, replace him, and stabilize the university!"
The reason he emphasized Norton's death was to gain the support of other families.
"It's not a problem with the security department..." The vice principal's eyes widened in disbelief. "This is SS-level access, which allows direct access to the call."
Even he is only S+ level.
Jason Hershel and several other family patriarchs are S-class.
There are only two slots available for SS-level access.
Because Ying Zijing had been gone for three hundred years, and she didn't want to manage Norton University's affairs, the spot remained vacant.
Currently, only one person at Norton University has SS-level access, which suppresses all other levels of access.
The vice principal stared intently ahead.
On the big screen, all the individual frames disappeared, leaving only a single video frame.
He was a young man with short silver hair and two black diamond studs in his right ear.
He was handsome, with a typical Western face.
His skin was pale and cold, and the bluish veins on his wrists were clearly visible.
The man sat there, his hands clasped together.
Stern, cold, and possessing the natural authority of a leader.
"I'm dead?" He looked up, a cold smile playing on his lips. "Come, my dear Decker, look into my face and tell him, am I dead?"
The president of Norton University, a genius alchemical madman—
Norton Francis!
Please give Norton a monthly pass to welcome him! ヽ(°▽°)ノ
Well, Emperor Ying and Fu Yaoniang haven't done *that* yet, they've only shared a bed. They've had real people to hug, so Emperor Ying doesn't need to hug dolls anymore, lol.
(End of this chapter)
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