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Musa and Mu Yang were both fixated on Wei Chen, not letting a single change in his expression go unnoticed.
To their disappointment, Wei Chen remained remarkably calm throughout, his face betraying no emotion, not even a flicker in his eyes—his demeanor was excessively indifferent.
After a long pause, Wei Chen spoke lightly, "If I become the most outstanding disciple of the Ancient Spirit Academy, is there any chance for this matter to be reconsidered?"
"There isn't. The agreement was set by the Academy Head and the current emperor; it cannot be changed," Musa replied.
A strange smile curved Wei Chen's lips as he asked, "What is the relationship between the head of the Ancient Spirit Academy and your Mu Family?"
"The Ancient Spirit Academy was established by three top-tier powerhouses, and our Mu Family's ancestor was one of them. The current head is from the Nangong Family, the Grand Elder is from our Mu Family, and the Elder Enforcer is from the Ji Family. The three most important positions in the Ancient Spirit Academy have always been held in rotation by our three families. The ties between us are very close; we are almost indistinguishable from one another," Musa explained.
Wei Chen pondered for a moment before a cold smile suddenly appeared on his face. "If I defeat all the members of the Ancient Spirit Academy and the royal family, can that engagement be annulled?"
At this, both Musa and Mu Yang wore bitter smiles. Although Wei Chen had great talent and might eventually break through to Soul Realm Peak or even Earth Soul Realm, how much time would that take? They deeply understood that countless talents faded away before reaching sufficient heights. Take Ximen Duan from Eryuan City—he was already strong enough to be unmatched in Ling Sheng Dynasty, yet he still died inexplicably.
"Of course it can be annulled. If you reach Earth Soul Realm, you could threaten the royal family and the Ancient Spirit Academy to do as you please. But by then, your sister will probably be an old woman," Musa said with a wry smile.
Wei Chen himself was unsure about his feelings for Mu Qingyan. Yet that deep attraction from his soul could not be altered. The petal within Mu Qingyan was rooted in the same origin as his Demon Lotus.
"In that case, I must join the Ancient Spirit Academy. Only by making good use of its resources can I enhance my strength more quickly. With Demon Lotus aiding me, achieving enough power to make both the Ancient Spirit Academy and the royal family bow down is not impossible!" Wei Chen thought to himself, a smile gradually rising on his face.
He glanced back at Mu Qingyan pouting in the distance, contemplated for a moment, then turned to Musa and Mu Yang. "Please don't spread too much information outside. Once we reach the Ancient Spirit Academy, I will have my own ways to handle things."
"We certainly won't say too much. Just keep in mind that there are many members of the royal family within the Ancient Spirit Academy. If they discover your relationship with your sister, you will have plenty of trouble," Musa reminded him.
Wei Chen nodded, a cold smile lingering on his lips. "I tend to attract trouble wherever I go, but I don't mind it. Without pressure, where would my motivation for progress come from?"
"Alright then." Musa nodded helplessly. What could they do when faced with someone like Wei Chen?
It seemed that Musa had thought of something as he looked at Wei Chen and said, "Brother Wei, who was that woman beside you in Wushuang City? Her strength is truly formidable."
"She's more like my hidden bodyguard. I don't really know where she is, but whenever I'm in danger, she always shows up to help me," Wei Chen replied with a hint of pride.
In reality, he wasn't entirely sure himself where Ni Junlin was; her whereabouts were as unpredictable as the wind.
Musa sighed enviously, "Once you reach that level of strength, along with her by your side, maybe you can finally get the Ancient Spirit Academy and the royal family to annul your sister's engagement."
"No need for that," Wei Chen said, a faint glimmer of killing intent appearing in his eyes. "All we need is for that prince to disappear from this world."
Musa and Mu Yang were clearly startled by his words, looking at Wei Chen with expressions of shock. This fellow had a boldness that was beyond comprehension.
"Brother Wei, don't act recklessly. Once you get to Ling City, you'll understand that the royal family's influence is no joke," Musa warned, concern etched on his face. Deep down, he couldn't help but think that wherever Wei Chen went, chaos would surely follow, turning everything into a battlefield.
"I know what I'm doing," Wei Chen assured him with a nod.
The next day, Musa returned to Wushuang City. Mu Yang had his own matters to attend to and entrusted Mu Qingyan to Wei Chen, asking him to take her back to the Ancient Spirit Academy.
Wei Chen didn't rush to leave; he still had an important matter to settle.
At the entrance of Su Mansion, a sneaky-looking boy caught the attention of the guards.
"Hey kid, where did you come from? Trying to steal something? Heh, get lost before I break your legs," one guard sneered at Wei Chen. Even before Wei Chen got close, the guard shouted loudly to stop him from approaching slowly.
No matter how strong Wei Chen was, he knew that taking Zhao Yu away from her mother wouldn't be an easy task.
Many things couldn't simply be resolved with brute force.
As he was about to meet his future mother-in-law, Wei Chen felt conflicted inside. His expression was strained and somewhat furtive.
Hearing the guard's shout, he didn't mind; it was always like this when someone looked down on others.
"I'm looking for Drunkard. Please inform him," Wei Chen said calmly.
"What? You want to see Second Boss? You should take a look at yourself in the mirror; Second Boss is not someone a nobody like you can meet. Hurry up and get lost, you're an eyesore here," another guard said coldly, gripping the hilt of his knife and glaring at Wei Chen.
Wei Chen didn't get angry. He smiled and replied, "Please inform him. If my matters are delayed, you won't be able to bear the consequences."
Seeing Wei Chen's calm demeanor, the two guards thought that he might actually have some background and stopped mocking him. One of them went into Su Mansion to report, while the other stood at the entrance with his knife, watching Wei Chen with a sidelong glance.
Wei Chen mused to himself, "The gatekeepers of Su Mansion are quite diligent. Although they are a bit arrogant, they are still good guards."
Even after being mocked, he could still appreciate their dedication; Wei Chen had quite a broad mind.
Soon, Drunkard came out personally. Upon seeing that it was indeed Wei Chen, he secretly felt relieved that he had come out to greet him without any pretense. When dealing with Wei Chen, one could not afford to be careless; no matter how one looked at it, Wei Chen was someone worth befriending.
Drunkard said loudly, "Wei Chen, your esteemed presence graces Su Mansion; it truly brightens our halls."
With a smile, Wei Chen followed Drunkard into Su Mansion, leaving the two guards dumbfounded as they exchanged glances.
"Is that really Wei Chen? The one who took down Lord of the City and Old Man Ji outside the city gate yesterday?"
A chill ran down their spines as they stared at Wei Chen's retreating figure in shock.
"Wei Chen, you're here to find Yuer, right?" Drunkard asked straightforwardly, having guessed Wei Chen's purpose. After all, there was no reason for Wei Chen to come to Su Mansion without a significant motive.
Wei Chen nodded and said, "I'm here to take her away to Ling City."
"Yuer's talent hasn't reached that level yet; I'm afraid she won't be able to pass the assessment of Ancient Spirit Academy," Drunkard replied.
"It's fine, I have a way," Wei Chen said with a confident smile. If he didn't have a plan, why would he come to the Su Mansion? This was his greatest leverage in meeting his future mother-in-law!
"What do you mean?" the Drunkard asked in surprise.
"You'll find out soon enough," Wei Chen teased, knowing that once he met Su Linglong, everything would become clear.
Upon arriving at the courtyard where Su Linglong and Zhao Yu lived, Wei Chen immediately noticed them chatting. The atmosphere seemed tense; Zhao Yu wore a worried expression while Su Linglong looked furious.
Seeing Wei Chen, Zhao Yu's face lit up with joy, but Su Linglong scoffed and said, "What are you doing here? The Su Family doesn't welcome you."
Wei Chen felt as if he had been struck hard but maintained his smile. He bowed respectfully to Su Linglong and said, "I came to discuss an important matter with Aunt."
"Important matter? I have nothing to discuss with you," Su Linglong replied coldly, turning her head away and refusing to give him any acknowledgment.
"Mother, how can you say that?" Zhao Yu said with a hint of anger. She then walked over to Wei Chen and looked at him gently. "Wei Chen, are you okay?"
Zhao Yu had a fiery temperament, but after their separation from the Cloud Spirit Sect and their reunion, she couldn't muster her usual fierceness. When a woman falls for a man, her sharp edges tend to soften, revealing a unique tenderness.
Wei Chen understood that Zhao Yu was asking if he was hurt from yesterday's battle. He smiled and shook his head. "I'm fine. Even if I fought that Yang Cheng, I wouldn't be hurt."
"Arrogant! Yang Cheng is at the Pinnacle of Spiritual Wisdom, nearly stepping into the Surge Realm. If you hadn't gotten involved with the Demoness from the Ancient Spirit Academy, would you even be standing here boasting?" Su Linglong mocked.
"Mother, I'm talking to Wei Chen; this has nothing to do with you," Zhao Yu turned to Su Linglong and complained.
Wei Chen realized why Su Linglong's attitude was so poor; it was clear what was bothering her.
He saw no need to explain himself and had no intention of doing so.
"Aunt, while Yang Cheng is indeed powerful, I've never taken him seriously. The Mu Family's appearance was also unexpected for me. I'm here to fulfill my promise; it was I who encouraged Zhao Yu to come to the Su Mansion to resolve her concerns. Now that Zhao Yu has settled her matters, yours should also be resolved. You can't keep her confined in Eryuan City forever. I want to take her to the Ancient Spirit Academy. You just need to agree; if you refuse, I'll take Zhao Yu with me right now, and there's nothing you can do to stop me." Wei Chen stated calmly, his expression somewhat proud.
He was not a clay Buddha, and after being mocked by Su Linglong a few times, a fire ignited in his heart. Even if the other party was Zhao Yu's biological mother and his future mother-in-law, he had to be strong when it was necessary.
Su Linglong's expression darkened as she coldly said, "Are you threatening me?"
"Aunt, you think too much. How could I dare to threaten you? I'm just stating a fact. Besides, Zhao Yu entering the Ancient Spirit Academy would benefit both the Fuyuan Trading Company and the Su Family."
In the Ling Sheng Dynasty, if any family had a talented descendant enter the Ancient Spirit Academy, the entire family would take pride in it, as it was almost equivalent to having a powerful ally in the academy.
Su Linglong showed a mocking expression and said, "Yuer has talent, but it's not enough to qualify for the Ancient Spirit Academy. Don't think you can use this as an excuse; I won't let Yuer go with you."
"Aunt, if I didn't have a way to get Zhao Yu into the Ancient Spirit Academy, I wouldn't be saying this. Rest assured, I am one hundred percent confident that I can make Zhao Yu a formal disciple of the Ancient Spirit Academy," Wei Chen said with a slight smile.
Su Linglong was taken aback and then narrowed her eyes, asking in a serious tone, "Is that true?"
"Absolutely," Wei Chen replied.
"What method do you have?" Su Linglong stared at Wei Chen seriously. If he could truly get Zhao Yu into the Ancient Spirit Academy, she could overlook what had happened before.
Drunkard and Zhao Yu also looked at Wei Chen, waiting for his response. Could he really have some elixir that could change talent?
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