Free Web NovelChapter 114: Chapter 111: Expulsion
At this moment, Feng Hao had only one feeling: he was in deep trouble.
He had thought confronting the Crystal Stele students would solve the problem, but now it seemed he’d been far too naive. As for the deaths of Cao Heng and Sha Mingliang, Feng Hao felt no remorse. ’For people who threatened to cripple one of my legs right off the bat, death was getting off easy.’
"How does the academy handle incidents like this?" Feng Hao asked, his brow furrowed.
"Expulsion, at the very least," Yang Caide said with a helpless, bitter smile.
Feng Hao raised an eyebrow and pressed, "Is there any way to resolve this?"
"No." Yang Caide shook her head with another bitter smile. "The school rules are the school rules; you can’t just break them. If the dean were to step in and protect you, there might be a chance."
Hearing this gave Feng Hao a headache. ’Knowing that old man Sun Yaowen’s ways, I’d probably have to become his disciple to get out of this. But my pride won’t let me become his student.’
’But given the current situation, if I want to stay at the academy, becoming Sun Yaowen’s disciple is the only way.’
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Soon, news that Feng Hao had killed someone spread like wildfire. Students and instructors from every department flocked to the Alchemy Department. It was unavoidable—a student being killed was no small matter, especially a Crystal Stele student.
The Alchemy Department students had long since recovered from their shock. The first-years, led by Houhuiyao, all gathered around with worried expressions.
"Brother Feng, don’t worry! I’ll go contact my dad and see if he can pull some strings," Houhuiyao said with a grave expression before rushing off in a panic.
"Class President, don’t worry! The dean will see that justice is done for you."
In an instant, all eyes were on Feng Hao. There was shock and there was hatred—shock at his strength, and hatred that he had killed someone.
By the time Sun Yaowen arrived, the area was already packed with people. After briefly getting up to speed on the situation, his expression turned grim.
"What are you standing there gaping for? Hurry up and ask to be my disciple!" Sun Yaowen shot Feng Hao an exasperated glare.
"Forget it." Feng Hao shook his head calmly.
Sun Yaowen was about to lose his mind. "Are you nuts, kid? Now is not the time to be stubborn with me! If you don’t become my disciple, what excuse can I possibly give the head dean?"
"I’m not interested, and that’s final. As for this garbage academy, I don’t want to stay here anymore anyway."
At this moment, Feng Hao saw the academy’s trashy rules for what they were. Crystal Stele students could brazenly attack and injure people, but when an ordinary student fought back and killed them, they got expelled. ’What kind of twisted logic is that?’
Sun Yaowen nearly fainted from anger. He pointed a trembling finger at Feng Hao, his lips quivering, completely speechless.
Before long, a middle-aged man in black robes arrived, leading a group of Elders. Judging from the surrounding students’ whispers, this was the Head Dean of Five Provinces Academy, Xuchang. He had been in charge of the academy for many years but rarely appeared in public.
After getting a general understanding of the situation, Xuchang’s gaze fell upon Feng Hao. He asked in a deep voice, "You are Feng Hao?"
"That’s right," Feng Hao replied proudly, his eyes showing not a trace of fear.
Sun Yaowen, who was standing to the side, spoke up. "Old Xu, this boy is a once-in-a-generation Alchemist seedling. I think we should consider this matter carefully."
Xuchang shot Sun Yaowen a glance and chuckled coldly. "’Consider this matter carefully,’ you say? Harming a student is a crime. Harming a Crystal Stele student is a grave crime. As the dean of the Alchemy Department, are you really suggesting we show favoritism?"
"This..." Sun Yaowen was speechless, only able to shake his head with a bitter smile.
It couldn’t be helped. The incident had become too big, alarming almost the entire academy. If they had been able to control the situation, there might have been a chance to salvage it. But with so many students now gathered in front of the teaching building, they had to give an account to all the students and faculty, no matter what.
Feng Hao shot Sun Yaowen a grateful look, then turned calmly to Head Dean Xuchang. "Excuse me, Dean Xu," he asked, "you say harming a student is a crime, so why was Cao Heng allowed to brazenly declare he was going to cripple one of my legs?"
"I only see two students who died at your hands," Xuchang sneered.
"Heh." Feng Hao gave a scornful laugh, then began walking out of the Alchemy Department, roaring with laughter. "Fine, I’m done with this garbage academy! Don’t bother expelling me—your grandpa here is quitting!"
His words caused an uproar. The students and faculty of the Alchemy Department, led by Sun Yaowen, could only smile helplessly and bitterly.
But Xuchang clearly had no intention of letting Feng Hao go. With a loud shout, he moved to apprehend him. "You sharp-tongued little brat! Don’t even think about leaving here alive today."
"Old Xu!" Sun Yaowen cried out in alarm, rushing forward to intervene.
But unfortunately, Xuchang was too fast. In the blink of an eye, he was in front of Feng Hao, his iron palm striking down like a bolt from the blue. Feng Hao turned in shock, trying to resist, but he was sent flying and slammed to the ground. His Qi Blood surged, and he spat out a mouthful of blood.
"Dammit." Feng Hao struggled to his feet. His Qi Blood was nearly depleted, and even his life force was starting to drain away.
He tilted his head back and swallowed a few Blood Recovery Pills and Revival Pills, which finally stabilized his injuries. "Five Provinces Academy, is it? Just wait! Once your grandpa here has grown stronger, I’ll come back one day and tear this whole place down!"
"He’s not dead?" Xuchang was slightly surprised. Hearing Feng Hao’s arrogant threat, he sneered and charged again.
Fortunately, Sun Yaowen arrived just in time, struggling to block Xuchang’s attack. "Old Xu, why must you be so hard on a student?"
"Get out of my way! He dared to disrespect the academy’s authority. I will kill him today!" Xuchang roared furiously.
Just as the two were in a standoff, a graceful figure hurried over. Xiyue Frost, panting heavily, stood in front of Feng Hao, fixed her gaze on Xuchang, and said, "Dean, please show mercy!"
In the next moment, under the dumbfounded gazes of the crowd, all of Xuchang’s anger instantly vanished. He turned, flicked his sleeve, and left.
Sun Yaowen stood there with a strange expression on his face. He shot Xiyue Frost a meaningful look, then turned to Feng Hao and said irritably, "You... I really don’t know what to say to you."
"I’ll remember this favor. I will definitely repay you in the future." Feng Hao wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and, trembling, turned to leave.
"This kid..." Sun Yaowen sighed and shook his head, staring blankly at Feng Hao’s desolate figure. For a moment, he was reminded of when he himself had left the Alchemy Association all those years ago.
Xiyue Frost quickly chased after him, softly trying to persuade him, "Feng Hao, wait. I’ll go talk to the dean. I should be able to get you to stay at the academy."
"Forget it. This garbage place isn’t for me." Feng Hao smiled faintly and said, "Thanks for your help just now."
"No, if you leave, what will happen with Yaoyao?" Xiyue Frost said with a frown.
Feng Hao froze for a moment, then chuckled in spite of himself. "Don’t worry. I won’t leave Five States City before Yaoyao arrives."
"But..." Xiyue Frost looked at him with a complicated expression, wanting to say something but not knowing where to begin.
Feng Hao naturally understood what she was thinking. Forcing a smile despite his injuries, he said, "If you want to talk in the future, you can contact me at the Thief God Hall. It’s a shame I couldn’t find a [Listening Stone] during the Secret Realm trial, or things would be much more convenient."
"Okay." Xiyue Frost nodded lightly, silently helping support Feng Hao as they left through the Alchemy Department’s main gate.
Meanwhile, the scene of the incident had devolved into chaos. The teachers and students of the Strength Department were busy cleaning up the bodies, while the other onlookers were speculating about Xiyue Frost’s identity.
After all, the scene that had just unfolded was too incredible. Xuchang, whom even the Alchemy Department’s Dean Sun Yaowen couldn’t stop, had been thwarted by a new student, Xiyue Frost!
In an instant, all sorts of speculation and rumors began to spread like mushrooms after a spring rain...
