Chapter 435: She Only Knows How to Clap and Cheer

"If the students have no objections, then what about you all?"

Qin Jian looked toward the high-level members of Shenfeng Academy, as well as the Dean of Shenfeng, who had just been helped up and was in a disheveled state.

These people paused slightly, then looked toward their Dean in unison.

"I have lost..."

His back was slightly hunched, and it seemed as if he had used all his strength to say these words: "Shenfeng Academy voluntarily submits to the Wuhun Academy system. From this moment on, Shenfeng Academy is no more; it is renamed... Wuhun Academy Shenfeng Branch..."

After saying this, his body went limp, and he collapsed.

"Dean!"

Several high-level members scrambled to support him.

"It's nothing... I have simply exhausted my strength..."

The Dean of Shenfeng steadied himself by leaning on their support.

"Next, you will listen to the Chief Judge and change the academy's sign..."

He did not look at Qin Jian again, but slowly turned around, walking into the academy alone in a desolate and lonely manner, his gait staggering.

Even though the vast majority were willing to accept the change of the sign, seeing the Dean's dejected appearance at this moment still made quite a few people feel heartbroken.

But what did that matter?

Under the great trend, with the hearts of the people leaning a certain way, the stubborn old fools who refuse to change will eventually be ground into powder under the rolling wheels of history.

"Qin Jian, this is what you called the 'great righteousness' and 'open schemes,' right?"

Hu Liena looked at this scene, lost in thought: "Acting from the standpoint of the majority will gain recognition; at such a time, even if there is selfishness involved, no one will mind."

"That's right. The Spirit Hall has always had the first-mover advantage in the world of Spirit Masters. In this situation, there is no need to fight to the death. Why resort to war and brute force at every turn? As long as the Spirit Hall represents the interests of the majority of Spirit Masters, there will be a continuous stream of support. When that time comes... one can rule without being a king," Qin Jian said, arms crossed.

"Rule without being a king?"

Hu Liena was lost in thought.

After all, she was a successor of the Spirit Hall, and having been influenced by it, she naturally had some exposure to this.

As for Shui Bing'er, she just had swirling eyes; this was not a domain she would consider or study.

But that did not stop her from looking at Qin Jian with stars in her eyes and a look of admiration: "Jianjian, you know so much. I like you so much..."

"Hey, hey, hey, aren't you the older sister? Is it really okay to be this infatuated?"

Hu Liena instantly snapped out of her contemplative state.

Compared to political maneuvering and the trends of the times, bickering and snatching a man seemed more important.

Anyway, Qin Jian understood these things; wouldn't it be fine to just have him help later? Why bother trying to figure it out herself? Wouldn't that be a waste?

"Qin Jian, it's better if you stay a little further away from this woman. I'm afraid that if you stay with her for too long, even your brain will become dull," Hu Liena said, pouting her red lips.

Shui Bing'er, however, looked completely unbothered, merely hugging Qin Jian's arm tighter and whispering: "Don't you like the way Jianjian looks when he is confident and directing the course of the world?"

Hu Liena cast a glance with her beautiful eyes and also hugged Qin Jian's arm again, saying as a matter of course: "Making a fuss over nothing. The man I, Hu Liena, chose is naturally the most outstanding one on the Dalu!"

Shui Bing'er: "..."

Who is the one being infatuated, really...

This Holy Maiden of Spirit Hall had truly fallen so deeply in love that she didn't even realize it herself.

"The words of these two women make me shiver..."

Na'er's trembling voice rang out in his mind.

Qin Jian rubbed his head: "I really do need to stay further away from the two of them. If this continues, I might just float up into the sky..."

"Alright, alright, stop patting me..."

Qin Jian quickly pulled his hand away, turned his head, and saw a group of Lemon Spirits with green-eyed gazes. He couldn't help but cough dryly and then ordered: "Since the entire Shenfeng Academy has passed the resolution to change the sign, let's begin now."

Having long anticipated that Shenfeng Academy would not obediently comply, Qin Jian had already arranged for the Guard Army to commission a brand-new gate sign, which was now being brought over by carriage.

"Qin Jian, isn't this a bit too hasty?"

Hu Liena looked at the chaotic scene around them and whispered: "Shouldn't we at least wait until tomorrow after things are cleaned up to officially change the sign?"

"Forget it, it's just a formality anyway..."

Qin Jian shook his head, his gaze unable to help but look toward the west: "Besides, I don't want to waste time here..."

"Don't want to waste time?"

Hu Liena looked at him, somewhat confused: "Aren't we out traveling and changing the signs for these academies along the way? Why would it be a waste of time?"

"Because I want to..."

Qin Jian stopped mid-sentence and immediately changed his words: "I want to... leave this place sooner."

Hu Liena did not understand.

Shui Bing'er, however, smiled sweetly: "Jianjian, are you missing Huo Wu?"

Qin Jian felt ashamed.

Even if you guessed it, don't say it out loud...

He turned his head and, sure enough, saw Hu Liena's eyes narrowing bit by bit: "Huo Wu? I remember her, from Blazing Academy, the one you were also kissing passionately when we parted five years ago..."

"Qin Jian..."

She took a small step forward, pressing against Qin Jian, her fox-like eyes curving, yet revealing a hint of cold light.

She stood on tiptoe, her lips against Qin Jian's ear: "Qin Jian... are you out this time... to travel with me, or to see these little lovers of yours?!"

The further she spoke, the colder her voice became, and finally, she stomped on Qin Jian's foot: "Hmph! You stinking man! You big pig's trotter! Go to hell!"

Afterward, she turned around in a huff and walked directly onto the carriage...

"Does it hurt?"

Shui Bing'er looked at Qin Jian's slightly twisted face, feeling both heartache and a desire to laugh.

"After all, she is the Holy Maiden of Spirit Hall. It's not easy for her to accept that you like so many people, and besides..."

Shui Bing'er looked at him curiously and said, "Aren't you going to break up with her? Why hasn't it happened after so long? Could it be that..."

She suddenly thought of that night, the terrifying scene where the vixen went all out, and couldn't help but suddenly realize: "Jianjian, are you reluctant to part with her body? And since this Saintess is so open to playing, do you particularly like it?"

Qin Jian: "..."

"She discovered the truth... I'm also very curious why you haven't broken up for so long; so it turns out you're reluctant to part with her body..." Na'er said gloomily.

"No, it's not..."

How could he admit this? He couldn't admit it even if it killed him...

Qin Jian's expression turned solemn, and he said earnestly: "It's not that; I'm just not ready yet. I have a feeling in the dark that this breakup is not quite the same as the usual ones..."

But just as he said these words, his heart suddenly stirred, as if he had touched upon the truth; in the dark, there were rules hinting to him that this was indeed the case.

Qin Jian: "..."

Does this count as a jinx?

"What you said is actually possible. After all, the three realms of Soul Saint, Spirit Douluo, and Title Douluo have never been easy, not to mention the God Trial; the later Assessments are the true purgatory Assessments," Na'er said.

Qin Jian continued: "..."

"By the way, Jianjian, Hu Liena is the Pope's disciple, right? If you break up with her, will the Pope cause trouble for you?" Shui Bing'er suddenly asked with concern.

Qin Jian tucked his hands into his sleeves: "No, she would only clap and cheer."

Shui Bing'er: "..."

(End of this chapter)