There was a momentary silence in the venue.

Elder Bo Yan’s expression didn’t change, and he smiled slightly. “That’s a misunderstanding. Chu Yue was the one who took the initiative to suggest today’s meeting and wanted to give everyone an explanation. Why wouldn’t he come? He has probably been delayed by some matters in the academy. Wen Xi, go and urge him to come faster.”

Elder Wen Xi acknowledged it and turned toward the academy.

The crowd exchanged glances and was rather surprised. Chu Yue… is the one who initiated this? 

All along, they thought that this was Ling Xiao Academy’s idea.

On the one hand, they wanted to clear Chu Yue’s name. On the other hand, they wanted to solve this series of troubles. They didn’t expect that it was actually…

Isn’t Chu Yue only 17 years old? Why is he so gutsy? Does he know what kind of people that got invited today are? 

“Hah, it seems like the student from the academy is the epitome of youth knowing no fear!” the man—who was stumped—laughed and said weirdly.

Elder Bo Yan looked relaxed. “The innocent ones have a clear conscience. What is there to be worried about?”

The other party’s laughter instantly became more awkward. Isn’t this insinuating that they will clear Chu Yue’s name and accuse us of smearing him? 

“Besides, although that young man isn’t old, he is responsible. After he heard about the previous incident, he thought that he had implicated the academy and insisted on standing up to explain the misunderstandings one by one. Look, he hasn’t recovered yet, but he dragged his sick body to beg me and wanted to take responsibility for this no matter what.” Elder Bo Yan shook his head, sighed, and had a cherishing tone. “I advised him, but he didn’t listen. He’s really stubborn.”

This time, nobody casually replied to him again.

What should they say? Say that these aristocratic families collaborated to threaten a child?

Even though this was the truth, it wasn’t nice to say it out loud.

“It seems like Elder Bo Yan dotes on that Chu Yue very much,” said Baili Chun suddenly.

Elder Bo Yan looked up, and his old face revealed a faint smile. “Clan Leader Baili, Chu Yue is our academy’s student. Shouldn’t we protect him and care for him? Even if it’s not Chu Yue and any other student from the academy, we will still stand on the same ground.”

Even though this reply was politically correct and polite, they really couldn’t pick on it. Besides, Ling Xiao Academy indeed protected their members and was quite nice to their students.

But when Baili Chun heard this, he felt even more uncomfortable. The same toward other students? Then, why did they expel Jiang Zhiyuan, chase her out of the academy, and cause her to be humiliated? If Ling Xiao Academy didn’t do things so harshly, she wouldn’t have to change her appearance just to make a trip here. 

Baili Chun felt aggrieved for Jiang Zhiyua, but his mind was still clear. He didn’t question the matter of Jiang Zhiyuan’s expulsion in person.

If it had some complications and the matter was blown up, wouldn’t it be hard to handle? This could be talked about in private.

Baili Chun didn’t ask further.

…

“The Sky-Cloud Empire actually dares to come!” On the other end, Liang Xiaoxiao—who was sitting on her own seat—couldn’t help but curse softly. “They still have the cheek!”

Liang Yiye glanced at her, and his face was grave. “Baili Chun is the clan leader. Why wouldn’t he dare to come?”

If it were someone else, he might be able to reason with them. Yet, it was Baili Chun!

“Don’t you know how highly he thinks of Jiang Zhiyuan? Perhaps he’s the one who instructed the Sky-Cloud Empire to help Jiang Zhiyuan.”

Previously, they still found it weird. But now that they saw Baili Chun, all their doubts were dispelled.

Baili Chun brought Jiang Zhiyuan up like his own granddaughter and doted on her very much. This was something that many people knew, and this was also the reason why Liang Xiaoxiao was willing to be closer to Jiang Zhiyuan after she entered the academy.

If not, with her identity as the Liang family’s eldest daughter, why would she be willing to get close to Jiang Zhiyuan? However, she didn’t expect Jiang Zhiyuan to be so useless. Not only was she expelled from Ling Xiao Academy, but she even had some connection to her Third Brother’s death!

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Now, Liang Xiaoxiao hated her to the core.

“I really don’t know if this Clan Leader Baili still thinks so highly of that b*tch after all of this.”

Liang Yiye didn’t doubt it. “That’s enough. Quieten down.”

There were so many people here. Some words couldn’t be said. If someone heard them, it would spell trouble.

Liang Xiaoxiao could only clench her teeth and hold it in. When Chu Yue comes out, I must ask him properly! 

…

Outside Fengmin Mountain, Elder Wan Zheng and Rong Xiu were waiting for Chu Yue to come out. They had been waiting since morning.

Dong Huang Clock Tower’s bell had sounded, but there was still no noise in the pagoda.

Logically speaking, even if people were inside, they could still hear the bell.

Elder Wan Zheng glanced at the sky. “A long time has passed, but Chu Yue hasn’t come out yet. Is he delayed by something?”

He felt rather uneasy. Even though Chu Yue is playful, he is always mature in the face of large events. Why is he late for no reason today… 

On the other hand, Rong Xiu slightly squinted his phoenix eyes as faint light flashed across them.

“Wan Zheng, where’s Chu Yue?” Elder Wen Xi rushed over, and his heart became uneasy when he saw the duo waiting. “He’s still inside?”

Elder Wan Zheng nodded. “For some reason, there’s no noise.”

“This… But the people outside are all here!” Elder Wen Xi wiped the sweat on his forehead. It’s fine if it is other people, but none of those people are to be trifled with. How can we let them wait the whole time? Besides, Bo Yan has already gone out. It won’t look good if a junior student like Chu Yue—who is even the focus of the crowd’s argument—fails to show up. If he goes too late, those people might even talk about this. 

“Didn’t you ask Elder Meng?”

Elder Meng had been standing guard inside the whole time and should know Chu Yue’s current situation the best.

Elder Wan Zheng knitted his brows. “Not yet.”

“Then…” As Elder Wen Xi spoke, he wanted to go forward because this couldn’t be dragged on.

“Elder Meng always knows what he’s doing. He should know the importance of today’s matters, but even now, he hasn’t released Chu Yue. Therefore, he should have his own reasons.” At the side, Rong Xiu nonchalantly spoke. His voice was low and melodious, as calm and composed as always.

Elder Wen Xi stopped in his tracks and felt conflicted. Rong Xiu is right. If there really is something wrong, there is no use urging him. However… Do we just watch on like this? Those people will cause a scene in no time, right?! 

Time seemed especially torturous when waiting.

When Elder Wen Xi finally couldn’t hold himself back and was about to rush forward, ripples suddenly appeared on the barrier outside Fengmin Mountain.

A thin and tall figure came out from behind the pagoda door—it was Chu Liuyue!

“He’s out!” Elder Wan Zheng was elated and hurriedly waved toward Chu Liuyue.

Chu Liuyue looked up and quickly flashed across when she saw those people.

Whoosh!

In no time, her figure instantly appeared before them like a bolt of lightning!

Elder Wen Xi heaved a sigh of relief. “Chu Yue, you’re finally out! If you didn’t come out, I would’ve directly barged in!”

Chu Liuyue blinked and smiled. “Sorry, I spent a little more time breaking through. I didn’t delay too much, right?”