Chapter 85: Convincing with Virtue!

"I am Yan Shaoze, the current dean of Shrek Academy. I deeply apologize for my disciple's reckless actions."

Deeply apologize?

Looking at the smiling Yan Shaoze before him, Lin Yun's expression turned slightly strange.

It had to be said that when it came to matters not involving his own interests, Yan Shaoze, this old fox, could really humble himself. To make a strong first impression on Lin Yun, this old man, with the dignity of a Titled Douluo and the status of Shrek Academy's dean, actually apologized to Lin Yun.

If this were some inexperienced young fool, they might have been completely intimidated by Yan Shaoze.

Just like Huo Yuhao in the original story, who sold himself out in a few words and ended up getting almost nothing from Yan Shaoze.

But unfortunately, Lin Yun wasn't Huo Yuhao. He didn't even need to think to guess what was going on in Yan Shaoze's head.

Shrek Academy's fanatical lunatics.

"So it's Dean Yan. My apologies, my apologies." Lin Yun casually propped the ice pop in his arms against the ground, leaning against it at a 45-degree angle as he gazed at the sky with a look of melancholy and concern. "Although Dean Yan has said as much, my impression of Shrek Academy isn't very good."

"First, right after the semester started, one of your academy's teachers gave me a harsh warning. Not even one of the dozen or so Titled Douluos in my sect dared to call me trash. Anyone who dared would be cut into eight pieces and stuffed into a jar the next day. And today, I almost died at the hands of your disciple. If it weren't for the fact that I happen to have some life-saving tricks, perhaps my sect would be at war with the academy tomorrow."

"Shrek Academy feels... a bit dangerous."

The fake smile on Yan Shaoze's face stiffened slightly, and a drop of cold sweat slowly slid down his forehead.

There were many hidden sects in Douluo Continent, the most famous being the Clear Sky Sect. Even though the Clear Sky Sect hadn't been seen in the world for a long time, no one dared to underestimate this ten-thousand-year-old sect.

There was also the Sea God family of their ancestor, Tang San, and so on.

The strength of these hidden sects was in no way inferior to top-tier forces like Shrek Academy or the Body Sect, which were often active in the spirit master world.

Yan Shaoze didn't doubt Lin Yun's words. The noble aura that came from years of being in a high position was unmistakable, as was his Golden Dragon spirit. All of this proved the truth of his words.

Although commoners often produced geniuses with powerful mutated spirits, spirits like the Golden Dragon, which weren't mutations but inherently powerful, could only appear if one's ancestors had a bloodline like Mu En's Golden Holy Dragon, which could mutate into the Bright Holy Dragon in descendants.

The essence of Douluo Continent was bloodline theory.

Yan Shaoze had no doubt that Lin Yun had a powerful sect behind him.

"Dean Yan, it was indeed my mistake to come to Shrek Academy. Your academy's attitude toward geniuses is quite... intriguing. Perhaps it would be better for me to withdraw." Lin Yun spoke in a 'sincere' tone. "As for what happened to me at Shrek, I will truthfully report it to my sect elders."

"Don't worry, with me here, there will absolutely be no war between Shrek and my sect."

...?

Yan Shaoze was sweating bullets.

Are you sure it's 'absolutely' no war, and not that your sect will absolutely come knocking?

At this moment, the dean of Shrek Academy suddenly felt a sense of helplessness. He had noticed Lin Yun, this absolutely talented genius, right at the start of the semester, but there were just too many incompetent teammates. He, Yan Shaoze, couldn't carry them all!

Just as Yan Shaoze was pondering how to soothe Lin Yun's emotions, the little loli Xiao Xiao ran out from the bushes behind them, ignoring Yan Shaoze standing to the side, and began patting Lin Yun all over with her small hands.

"Phew, good thing you're not hurt!" Xiao Xiao let out a sigh of relief, her worries finally easing.

Heaven knew how nervous Xiao Xiao had been when she saw the six spirit rings on Ma Xiaotao. Even though she knew Lin Yun could fight above his level, the reputation of Shrek's inner court disciples was too intimidating.

But thankfully, her beloved was fine.

"If you want to withdraw, then let's withdraw. Shrek Academy is indeed dangerous. We don't have to stay here." Xiao Xiao hugged Lin Yun's arm, shooting a disgusted glance at the frozen Ma Xiaotao.

Originally, Xiao Xiao had held some special feelings for Shrek Academy. After all, it was the so-called number one academy on the continent, a sacred place that had nurtured countless powerful spirit masters.

But in the three months since enrolling, aside from the happiness she felt when she was with Lin Yun, Xiao Xiao hadn't developed much attachment to Shrek Academy.

Especially after today's incident.

If Lin Yun hadn't been there, Xiao Xiao didn't dare imagine what would have happened to her, a mere two-ring spirit master, in front of the crazed Spirit Emperor Ma Xiaotao.

This was a serious matter that directly concerned her life. Everything else had to take a backseat.

We're just here to study. Why risk our lives?

"Mhm, then let's not stay. You can come with me to my sect. I'm sure my elders will welcome a twin-spirit genius like you." Lin Yun smiled, ruffling Xiao Xiao's little head.

"No!" Yan Shaoze instinctively blurted out, his tone filled with urgency.

What?!

An Ultimate Spirit user wants to take a twin-spirit user and withdraw from Shrek Academy? This isn't withdrawing—this is taking my life!

"Oh? What does Dean Yan mean by this?" Lin Yun asked expressionlessly, looking at Yan Shaoze. "Does Shrek Academy have a habit of forcing people to stay?"

"Please don't do anything irrational, Dean Yan. Otherwise, I do have some life-saving abilities given to me by my sect."

At this moment, Bingdi恰到好处 (perfectly timed) locked her aura onto Yan Shaoze. The feeling of being targeted by a powerful being instantly made all the hairs on Yan Shaoze's body stand on end.

That faint sense of danger even gave Yan Shaoze a hint of a lethal threat.

This move, this move is called convincing with virtue!

Bingdi, with her 400,000-year cultivation, could easily dominate even Xuan Zi, the second strongest at Shrek after Mu En, even outside the Extreme North. Let alone Yan Shaoze, who was merely a level 95 Titled Douluo.

Ultimate Ice completely countered his Bright Flame. It probably wouldn't even take three moves for Yan Shaoze to be defeated by Bingdi.

"Ahem, Student Lin, you've misunderstood. I don't have the habit of bullying the weak with my strength." Yan Shaoze coughed awkwardly, though his muscles remained tense.

Only after he finished speaking and Bingdi retracted her aura did the sense of crisis in Yan Shaoze's heart gradually fade.

'What the hell! How did a level 97 or 98 super powerhouse sneak into the academy?!' Yan Shaoze inwardly lamented.

"So... what does Dean Yan wish to say?" Lin Yun asked with a faint smile.

(End of Chapter)

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