Chapter 20: What, you're not convinced?

「This classmate Xiao Xianlu, is it Xiao Xianlu for sure.

I don't know which male student is relying on his strength to bully you. »

Although fights between Soul Masters happen, it's really too normal,

But who let the academy have so many rules?

Moreover, this female student can even find backing from the academy's upper echelons (Prince Xingxing).

Now, Feng Tianyu has no choice but to handle it.

"Yes, yes......"

Seeing that things weren't developing as he had expected, Xiao Xianlu was somewhat at a loss for words.

"Yes, my obedient niece, go ahead and speak; with this prince backing you, no one can threaten you."

Prince Xingxing said while giving Feng Tianyu a fierce glare.

It seemed to be saying: "Don't try to intimidate my niece."

"Um, it's, it's Osluo, that's right, it's him."

Xiao Xianlu suddenly had an idea and found someone to pass the buck to.

Osluo is just from an ordinary noble family; what's wrong with making him take the fall? Could it be that a mere viscount's son would dare to offend her, the second young lady of a ducal house?

More than ten minutes later, Osluo, who was in the theory class, was inexplicably summoned to the office.

Osluo was bewildered; he hadn't done anything, and even during the boring theory class he hadn't been slumped over the desk sleeping.

What did the homeroom teacher call him to the office for? Could something have happened at home?

Upon entering the office, Osluo was kicked to the ground by a guard beside Prince Xingxing and forced to kneel before Xiao Xianlu.

Osluo:???

「It's you, Osluo classmate; this morning you unreasonably slapped me several times.

My face still hurts even now. »

Xiao Xianlu covered her face and began pointing at Osluo, who was kneeling before her.

Osluo: "No, are you crazy?!!!" His mouth was tightly covered by the guard,

At this moment, Osluo couldn't utter a word, only able to make 「wuu wuu wuu」 sounds.

「What, you're not convinced? 」

Xiao Xianlu said while giving Osluo several looks.

It seemed she wanted him to take responsibility for this matter.

As for the benefit, Xiao Xianlu, I won't pursue your responsibility—isn't that enough? 「I fuck! You...... 」

When the guard of Prince Xingxing loosened his grip, Osluo was about to erupt in a tirade, but upon meeting Xiao Xianlu's icy gaze,

Osluo instinctively lowered his head and withdrew his act of attacking the other's genealogy.

He's not stupid; on the contrary, as an ordinary noble's son, reading expressions and tones is the most basic skill to have.

Xiao Xianlu's demeanor clearly indicates she wants him to take the blame.

As a student, Osluo should not fear authority and should actively defend his rights,

But if he lets the second young lady of the ducal house lose face, what will become of his family behind him? Thus, after an internal struggle, Osluo intends to admit that he did it, even if the outcome is expulsion; at least he could still attend another advanced Soul Master academy.

But if he offends the second young lady of the Xiao family, she has various ways to make him withdraw voluntarily, and can also prevent other advanced Soul Master academies from accepting him.

Just as Osluo was about to speak and admit it,

A figure suddenly walked into the office.

At the same time, under everyone's incredulous gaze, he openly gave Xiao Xianlu a powerful slap.

「What, you're not convinced? 」

Seeing Xiao Xianlu glare at him maliciously,

Bai Ran imitated that person's manner and said to her,

How's it feel, like a boomerang hitting yourself? You look embarrassed. 「Little thing, you dare hit my niece, you're insolent! 」

Upon reacting, Prince Xingxing hurriedly wanted to have the guard make that lawless little thing pay the price.

「You're the insolent one, Prince Xingxing scoundrel! If you dare move him, I'll submit my resignation today, and the military will never support the Snow Avalanche Prince. »

Seeing that the Soul King–level guard was roughly trying to seize his great-nephew,

Feng Tianyu immediately became anxious as well; the aura of a Soul Saint burst forth, and he slapped the guard straight into the wall. Seeing his great-nephew unharmed, he also shouted angrily at Prince Xingxing.

As a Soul Saint ennobled through military merit,

Feng Tianyu's influence in the military is obvious, and behind him stands a large group of influential brothers in the army.

These people, if they abandon support for the Snow Avalanche over this matter and instead turn to the great prince Snow Clear River,

Snow Clear River (Qian Renxue) would probably wake up laughing in her dreams tonight; this sky‑high fortune has also fallen to her.

Snow Clear River (Qian Renxue): "They actually came at me with a vicious blow right off the bat, and still ask if I'm afraid."

……

To ask why Bai Ran would appear here,

mainly because Bai Ran, after finishing using the toilet and heading back to class, passed by the office, noticed it was lively, and, wanting to see the fun, leaned against the window to watch.

As a result, he discovered that the extraordinarily outrageous classmate Xiao Xianlu was about to pin the blame on Osluo.

Bai Ran couldn't hold back, so he went in and gave Xiao Xianlu a slap.

"Bah, a bully who preys on the weak and fears the strong, and moreover only dares to pull petty tricks behind the scenes."

If Bai Ran knew, he would have almost been expelled, and he'd definitely give this unknown creature two more slaps.

「Classmate Xiao, what on earth is going on? 」

Feng Tianyu's face had already darkened.

What the hell thing, if it weren't for Prince Xue Xing, this bastard, liking to get to the bottom of things.

His nephew is probably already expelled from school.

And according to the rules of Tian Dou Royal Academy, students who have been expelled will no longer have eligibility to enroll.

"Hmph, setting aside the facts, aren't you at fault?"

Maybe Bai Ran's slap was a bit too hard, knocking the water out of Xiao Xianlu's head.

At this moment, she actually directly quoted one of the classic sayings of the current Spirit Hall Pontiff.

"You, you idiot!"

Prince Xue Xing isn't stupid either; he also guessed the general situation.

Xiao Xianlu first twisted the facts, then picked a soft persimmon to squeeze, but in the end the main person appeared, discovering it was an iron plate, impossible to kick.

Being able to make Feng Tianyu say such words, this child is absolutely very important to the military.

Moreover, this group of military people have always supported the imperial ruler; they don't care about the princes' petty squabbles.

However, now, Xiao Xianlu's actions are very likely to cause the military to abandon the Fourth Prince and choose to side with the Eldest Prince.

Is this because you think Xue Qinghe's position isn't stable enough, wanting to add another insurance for him? "You actually scold me?"

Regarding Prince Xue Xing's sudden change of face, Xiao Xianlu expressed that it was unacceptable.

In her view, no matter what, Prince Xue Xing, as Xuebeng's uncle, should always stand on her side and protect her.

"What's wrong with scolding you? I not only scold you, I will also petition His Majesty to abolish your engagement with the Fourth Prince."

In Xue Xing's view, such a stupid woman will definitely drag down his nephew who is currently keeping a low profile.

"Abolish my engagement with Xuebeng? This is really great."

In Xiao Xianlu's view, this is simply a great thing.

She can now pursue the love she longs for; thinking about it, she suddenly feels her face no longer hurts.

(End of chapter)