Chu Min's story came to an end. It was a story of friendship and betrayal that was not very novel, and might be played every day. People who heard too many storytellers were numb to such stories.
It was only when such a thing really happened to them that everyone could truly empathize with it.
Pain, despair, regret, hatred … almost all the negative emotions that people could have could erupt in this incident.
Chu Min had sunk because of this, but after twenty years, she stood up again. She waved her hand and wiped away her tears. She didn't need other people's comfort or help.
"So now you know who the opponent of this matter is?" Draconis said.
Then he saw the subtle expressions on Morin and Fang Yizhu's faces just now.
Chu Min couldn't help but laugh. Draconis didn't understand this expression. She already knew what Lu Ping had done, so how could she not understand?
The whole world regarded the Protectorate, Juefeng Hall, and the Middle School as the top forces that couldn't be provoked, but the Protectorate was swept by Lu Ping. This kind of attitude towards Lu Ping couldn't be said. So was it really necessary for her to insist on coming in person?
People who were free and easy like Chu Min really wouldn't hesitate on a problem for too long. She made a decision after a while.
"I used to think that I was the thigh, but later I found that I was wrong. After twenty years, I almost made the same mistake again, "Chu Min said, looking at Lu Ping.
"This time, I'll hold the thigh back," she said.
"A wise move," Fang Yizhu commented.
"Teacher Chu Min is still a sensible person!" Morin flattered while feeling relieved. He really respected and cared about Chu Min. His "if you say I can't do it, I'll do it" path of a cultivator, but after meeting Chu Min, he really had confidence. This feeling was just like the hatred in Chu Min's heart. Only by experiencing it personally would it be unforgettable.
"I think we should call it a day." Draconis looked a little flustered.
Although Lei Baichuan's current position in the Central Academy hadn't reached that of a Dean, he could more or less represent the entire Central Academy. But these youths didn't even ask about such an important background. From the beginning to the end, they only cared about one thing: whether or not Chu Min should hand the matter over to Lu Ping. When they heard about their opponent's background, they showed subtle expressions twice. That should be … relaxed and indifferent, right?
They didn't even put the entire Middle Courtyard in their eyes! It wasn't hard to understand why such a person could make the unyielding Xuan Jun Empire compromise. For such a group of people to end up in the Valley Peak District, it wasn't like a tiger had fallen to the plains, it was like a tiger crouching on a barren hill, surrounded by hungry wolves. As the saying goes, a gentleman doesn't stand under a collapsing wall. No matter if the time was right, or if the conditions allowed it, he should give up the position of City Lord of Zhiling City. This meal should end soon. He already knew enough information. If he knew more, he wouldn't be able to hide his intentions of seeking benefits and avoiding harm.
"If everyone isn't full, please eat some more. I still have matters to attend to in the manor, so I'll be leaving first." Draconis stood up and said.
"Scared off?" Chu Min looked at him with a half-smile.
"Scared off." Draconis nodded, unashamed. He cupped his hands at everyone at the table and really left just like that.
As soon as he stepped out of the door, Maureen darted warily to the window and peered out.
"Don't worry, it'll be fine." Chu Min said.
"Teacher, are you so sure?" Morin was slightly puzzled.
"Although I don't like him, we've been friends for many years. He has no intention of starting a conflict with us. He just wants to know what actions he should take after we start a conflict with the Xuan Army Empire. "Chu Min said.
"Then did he find the answer?" Morin said.
"He found it, hide." Chu Min said.
"So he ran away so quickly?" Morin was stunned. Then he saw Draconis's hurried back leaving the restaurant on the street outside the window.
"What a wise move." Fang Yizhu, who was also looking at his back, also sighed with emotion.
"Yes." Even Lu Ping nodded in approval. He couldn't help but think of the former Canyon Peak City Lord. His way of doing things was very different from this Zhiling City Lord. Comparing the two, of course he liked Draconis's way of doing things. But thinking about it carefully, Draconis was only doing this because he realized that he wasn't strong enough. If he felt that he had the ability to take care of them, his way of doing things wouldn't be much different from the former Canyon Peak City Lord Wei Zhong.
"Are you all full?" Chu Min asked.
"Yes, yes." Everyone nodded.
"Then there's no need to go back. Let's find a place to stay for the night and return to Canyon Peak City tomorrow." Chu Min said.
"Teacher Chu Min is coming with us?" Su Tang asked.
"Let's go together first." Chu Min nodded.
"That's great." Everyone was very happy.
So after the group left the restaurant, they found a random inn in Zhiling City to stay for the night and continued on the road the next morning. Even Morin, after using his "Travel with the Wind" ability, wouldn't have the disadvantage of lacking the Spirit of Weakness when moving. The group walked quickly and arrived at Canyon Peak City in half a day.
The north entrance didn't change much, but the wanted posters that were posted at the door were much fewer. When Lu Ping's group came to the door, the string of Divine Weapons in their hands naturally attracted everyone's attention. The guard at the north entrance waved his hand and was about to gather his men when he suddenly saw Lu Ping's face and his expression changed.
"Stop!" he shouted.
The people who were going in and out, as well as the guards who were about to gather at his command, all froze and looked at him dumbly.
"It's fine, it's fine." He said and waved his hand, his face slightly pale.
The others didn't understand, but the guards who had gathered at his command understood and silently retreated.
The guard turned around and put his hands behind his back. He noticed that Lu Ping's group was also looking at him. He panicked a little. He wanted to pretend that he didn't see anything and only hoped that it was not too late.
There was no movement behind him. He sighed slightly in relief. Then he heard a guard ask sternly, "What are those in your hands?"
"Divine Weapons," the other side answered.
None of my business! The guard quickened his footsteps.
"So many Divine Weapons? Who are you? "The guard's tone became sterner.
"Lu Ping," the other side said.
"Please come in," the guard said.
Damn! The guard suddenly turned around. He wanted to see which of his subordinates was so smart. He really needed to promote them in the future.
By then, Lu Ping and his companions had already entered the city. Seeing the change in the guard's attitude, Morin sighed. "Does this count as a return to our hometown?"
Everyone laughed. None of them had a hometown in Canyon Peak City. Fang Yizhu and Sister Jin were here for the first time, but everyone understood the meaning behind Morin's words.
"Canyon Peak City doesn't have a supervisor. If we want to rebuild the academy, who should we look for?" Su Tang said.
"The City Lord's Mansion." Chu Min said. No matter what, she had been the chief academician of the Amaterasu College, so she knew about the academy in the Xuan Jun Empire.
"Then let's go to the City Lord's Mansion." Morin was in high spirits and strode forward.
"Who's the City Lord now?" Lu Ping asked casually.
"That's easy." Morin said as he grabbed a random person. "Uncle, who's the City Lord of Canyon Peak City now?"
The middle-aged man had good eyesight. He knew that he couldn't afford to provoke them when he saw the bunch of things they were carrying. He quickly said, "After City Lord Wei Zhong passed away, his only son took over the position of City Lord."
"And then?" Morin asked.
"And then?" The uncle looked confused.
"Isn't Wei Tianqi dead too?" Morin said.
"Nonsense, where did this rumor come from?" The uncle was frightened. The City Lord was someone he couldn't afford to offend. The person in front of him was cursing Wei Tianqi, so he had to stay away from him no matter what. He reprimanded him and hurriedly walked away.
"What's the situation?" Morin looked at Lu Ping. Wei Tianqi was dead, so they only heard what Lu Ping said.
"We'll know when we get to the City Lord's Mansion." Lu Ping was unhurried. Su Tang had been saved safe and sound, so whether Wei Tianqi was dead or alive was not a problem to him. Although he couldn't sense Wei Tianqi's Soul Force back then, it was strange that he was still alive. But so what? He wouldn't be curious about something he didn't care about.
The group didn't think too much about it and headed in the direction of Xiabong Castellan.
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