No matter what, now that Mr. Zhong had come forward and bowed so respectfully, the others did not dare to ask any more questions. They all came forward and bowed as well. However, many teachers of the Academy thought to themselves that this senior looked so young, and she was also a charming and beautiful woman.
This was unbelievable.
Shu Xiao Lou didn't like situations like this but the situation was dire. To prevent these people from disturbing Lin Jin's two beasts, she had no choice but to stop them.
"Little Zhong, everything's fine now. Bring them back," Shu Xiao Lou ordered. Shu Xiao Lou immediately gave the order. Zhong Zi Feng was confused, "Senior, the six-eyed and six-eared beast gave us a warning tonight, saying that Teacher Lin was attacked. We went to the Peach Blossom Lodge to check, but we did not see Teacher Lin. There were traces of spells at the scene, so we gathered together and followed the direction the beast pointed …"
Zhong Zifeng was recounting what happened. That six-eyed and six-eared beast was one of Heavenly Spiral Academy's guardian divine beasts at Rank 5. Although it wasn't good at fighting, its eyes and ears were sharp.
When Xiao Shu Lou heard this, he said coldly, "That little fatty is as timid as a mouse, he only reacted after the people were captured, he is of no use at all. I have to teach him a lesson some other day, deduct a month's worth of food from him."
Zhong Zifeng smiled bitterly while the other teachers sucked in a breath of cold air.
As experienced teachers of the academy, they knew that the six-eyed and six-eared beast had a bad temper. Who would dare to provoke it? How could the academy's guardian divine beast live up to its reputation?
Yet, this senior here called it little fatty. But after giving it some thought, it was a fitting nickname. The six-eyed and six-eared beast was indeed fat.
"I said it's fine. He'll be back soon. You're dismissed," Shu Xiao Lou said again. Shu Xiao Lou said again. This time, Zhong Zi Feng didn't dare to say anything more and hurriedly turned around to call everyone back.
Suddenly, Appraiser Yan whispered, "Mr. Zhong, Teacher Yang Ming suddenly left without saying goodbye. We don't know where he went. This has nothing to do with Teacher Lin being attacked, right?"
Before Zhong Zifeng could say anything, Xiao Lou, who had sharp ears, was already startled. He said, "What are you all talking about? Who left without saying goodbye? "
Zhong Zifeng quickly answered, "It's a teacher from the academy. His name is Yang Ming. He suddenly left the academy tonight and we don't know where he went. According to the academy's rules, this isn't allowed."
To put it simply, he had violated the rules and left without permission.
Shu Xiaolou immediately connected the incident with Lin Jin's ambush. She immediately asked, "How is Yang Ming's relationship with Lin Jin?"
When the teachers heard this, they were taken aback. Then, they fell silent.
Everyone knew that Yang Ming and Lin Jin didn't get along.
During Lin Jin's Rank 4 assessment, Teacher Yang Ming had been making things difficult for him. After that, the conflict between the two of them over the number one lecture hall became public knowledge.
This kind of thing could not be concealed in the Academy.
At first, no one really thought about this. But when Xiao Shu Lou said this, their hearts also thumped, thinking that these two things happened too coincidentally.
How could it happen at the same time?
Lin Jin had been forcefully taken away using a spell. Mr. Zhong had already deduced this from the scene. However, it seemed like this incident had alerted this expert from Little Library. Perhaps Lin Jin had been rescued by Senior Shu.
That was right.
That must be it.
Zhong Zifeng suddenly recalled Shu Xiaolou asking about 'Curator'. Now that Zhong Zifeng knew that Lin Jin was Curator's disciple, Senior Shu must know Lin Jin and that was why he saved him.
As for Yang Ming, Zhong Zifeng knew about his conflict with Lin Jin. Could Yang Ming be the one who attacked Lin Jin?
Otherwise, why would he leave without saying goodbye? It looked like he was running away to avoid punishment.
Zhong Zifeng's mind was in a mess. His brows were tightly knitted together. There was no doubt that he didn't want to see something like this happen. Teachers of the academy generally sought common ground while reserving differences. It was fine if there were conflicts, but it shouldn't escalate to personal grudges. They shouldn't fight or even kill each other.
This was the academy's taboo.
But if someone really dared to do so, Zhong Zifeng would never let it slide.
'Perhaps I've been too lax and allowed too much freedom, 'Zhong Zifeng mused. Zhong Zifeng thought to himself. Especially since Shu Xiao Lou was paying attention to this matter, there had to be a conclusion.
He turned to Shu Xiaolou and said, "I know what you're thinking, senior. Don't worry, I'll send someone to find Teacher Yang Ming and ask him face to face. We can't just let this matter slide. If someone really disregards the academy's rules and messes around, I, Zhong Zifeng, will not tolerate it."
With that last sentence, Zhong Zifeng's gentle and refined demeanor was replaced by his imposing aura and authority as one of the academy's leading figures.
At the same time, the aura of a ferocious beast surged out of his body. The intensity of his aura was terrifying.
Aside from Shu Xiaolou, everyone else felt as if a mountain was pressing down on their shoulders, making it hard for them to breathe. After all, they were all Rank 4 beast appraisers as well. This proved that the rumors about Zhong Zifeng possessing Rank 5 weren't groundless. Now that Zhong Zifeng wanted to advance, no one would object to it.
However, Zhong Zifeng's invincible aura was met with an impatient wave from Shu Xiaolou. "Little Zhong, if you have anything to say, go back with them. Don't disturb me here."
Zhong Zifeng's aura immediately dissipated without a trace.
"Yes, senior." After bowing, Zhong Zifeng led his people away. It was then that the other teachers noticed that the senior Zhong Zifeng mentioned had a five-ring beast pattern sleeve sleeve.
It seemed like the rumor was true.
Sure enough, there was another Rank 5 expert in the academy. Someone even said that the reason Mr. Zhong didn't advance to Rank 5 was because this senior had yet to do so. This was out of respect. Otherwise, Mr. Zhong would have become a Rank 5 beast appraiser like his junior, Grand Preceptor Sima.
Seeing that everyone had left, Shu Xiaolou teleported to Lin Jin's side.
Lin Jin, on the other hand, was about to complete his second blood contract. He, the fire wolf, and the ghost blood beast had formed a new balance with Lin Jin as the leader. The fire wolf was also controlling and suppressing the ghost blood beast through the power of the blood contract.
The ghost blood beast had been split into two by Lin Jin and the fire wolf. A portion of it went into Lin Jin's body to strengthen him while the other half was absorbed by the fire wolf, becoming part of the fire wolf's body.
This was Shu Xiaolou's first time seeing a blood contract secret technique like this. With her extensive knowledge in beast appraising, it only took her a moment to figure out how amazing this method was. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that the person who came up with this method must be a genius.
Although she was burning with impatience, Shu Xiaolou could only wait patiently.
Meanwhile, upon returning to the academy, Zhong Zifeng and the others immediately investigated the matter and came to a conclusion.
Yang Ming was missing.
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