Chapter 442: Supreme Descendants

442. Chapter 442: Supreme Descendants

After finishing the alchemy in the morning, Jiang Cheng went back for a visit.

It's not that he ignored Ma Ming's request; on the contrary, because he kept it in mind, he deliberately returned, brought out the Gold Bell Visualization Diagram, and also sent a greeting to his family.

Old Chen Sao, after hearing it, expressed understanding and even told him to keep good relations with the leaders.

Jiang Cheng didn't care.

Things like not leaving early or attending meetings aren't principle issues; although they may interfere with his cultivation, they're not a big problem.

But if he were made to refine alchemy extra every day, even just one batch, that would be unacceptable! Because it's a matter of principle; once he yields, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Moreover, as a man of integrity, he despises people who are fickle.

He re‑entered the academy, opened a Quiet Room under his own credentials, and began cultivation.

During this cultivation, a day passed; the artificial sun in the sky gradually set, and a moon rose slowly.

Jiang Cheng only then got up, and upon arriving home discovered that Qin Lao was also there, and moreover his granddaughter, Qin Yu, had come as well.

"Director Jiang is back," Qin Lao joked, "You don't mind me grabbing a meal here, do you?"

"Qin Lao, you're too kind. Not only a single meal, even eating here every day would be fine," Jiang Cheng said with a smile.

"Xiao Cheng, you're back, sit down quickly; dinner is ready and waiting for you," Chen Sao said, smiling as she placed the steaming dishes on the table.

"Brother Jiang Cheng, you came back later than I did today," Lin Yue said playfully.

"Jiang, hello big brother Jiang."

Qin Yu also greeted, and the usually dashing her now looked very shy; after calling out those words, two pink clouds rose on her pretty face.

"Uh, h-hello."

Jiang Cheng was also thrown off by her tone.

He recalled that when they met a few days ago, she had the demeanor of a young lady.

Why today does she seem like a well‑behaved girl?

"Cough."

Qin Lao cleared his throat, "Xiao Yu, Director Jiang is one of the top alchemy masters in the academy; if you have any questions about alchemy, you can ask them now."

Qin Yu stared eagerly at Jiang Cheng.

"If you have any questions, just say them."

Jiang Cheng was at a loss, both laughing and crying.

It turned out she had a question for him, which caused the big shift in her attitude.

But he held no ill will toward the girl; back in the Poor District, hearing about her circumstances, he even felt a bit of respect.

"Alright, please help me, Brother Jiang," Qin Yu quickly voiced the question in her heart.

Although Jiang Cheng gives lectures on Alchemy Technique to interested students every Tuesday and Friday, that doesn't mean everyone gets the chance.

Those who can attend are selected by the teachers of the Alchemy Workshop, and there are limited slots; only truly talented and promising students can attend Jiang Cheng's lessons each time.

As for Qin Yu, she's average; she might get nominated once in a while, but the next chance could be weeks away.

But now, the "renowned teacher" is right before her, in a one‑on‑one lesson, so even with her temperament, she has restrained herself a lot.

After answering a few simple questions, everyone picked up their chopsticks, chatting and laughing in harmony. Halfway through the meal, Lin Yue finished eating, left the table, and Qin Yu followed.

Jiang Cheng looked at Qin Lao and asked, "Qin Lao, I want to inquire about something."

"Hahaha, little brother Jiang, just ask whatever you want; if I know, I'll definitely tell you all." Qin Lao laughed heartily.

"Excuse me, Qin Lao, I'd like to ask about Vice President Sun."

"Vice President Sun? Sun Bo?"

Qin Lao's smile froze, and a solemn look appeared in his eyes.

"I think that's his name, because he's my superior's superior, so I'd like to inquire," Jiang Cheng said with a smile.

The reason he didn't give details is for two reasons.

First, the current situation hasn't been concluded; there may be a conflict or not, and telling Qin Lao in advance what the latter might do could push things toward an uncontrollable direction.

Second, Chen Sao and Grandma were listening nearby; if they learned I might have a conflict with the principal, they'd probably lose their appetite and sleep poorly.

"Oh, I see, I thought you had a conflict with him," Qin Lao said, breathing a sigh of relief.

"..."

Jiang Cheng was speechless.

"Hahaha," Qin Lao laughed, then continued, "Sun Bo's background is impressive. His grandfather was one of the dozen Supremes who, decades ago, led the rebellion against Jiao Tribe's rule. Moreover, among those Supremes, his grandfather ranked within the top five, a sixth-level Supreme."

Later, as you know, because of the Wu Family's betrayal, the dozen Supremes suffered heavy losses; the Sun Family's one also perished, and the surviving Supremes could only break through with the remaining people, eventually reaching the deep mountains, establishing a Base, during which the Sun Family contributed greatly.

When Hope City Higher Academy was founded, Sun Bo's father served as Vice President. Decades later, Sun Bo inherited the position; barring any mishap, in another few decades Sun Bo's role will pass to his son, or at least to someone from the Sun Clan.

"Family monopoly?"

Jiang Cheng asked.

"That can be said as well."

Qin Lao's face showed a hint of helplessness, "It's unavoidable; their ancestors made such great contributions and sacrifices, so it's natural for later generations to enjoy the blessings, and the Sun Family members are also very ambitious."

Take Sun Bo as an example: he's a Fifth-level Primordial Force Grandmaster; besides him, several of his brothers are also Grandmasters. The younger generation is also ambitious—at twenty‑something, there are one or two Grandmasters, which, even across Hope City, is top‑notch.

"Fifth-level Master."

Jiang Cheng thought to himself, indeed, those who hold senior positions in the academy must all be powerful.

Xu Juan is the Principal, an Eight-level Primordial Force Grandmaster; Sun Bo is Vice President, a Fifth-level Primordial Force Grandmaster; as for the other Vice President, his strength is probably not low either.

"Qin Lao, hearing you say that, are there many families here similar to the Sun Family?"

"Yes, that's right."

Qin Lao nodded.

Some of them are like the Sun Clan, also descendants of those over ten Supremes; others, after arriving here, rose unexpectedly and became mainstays, and gradually they formed a clan,

Well, that's unavoidable; after all, wherever there are people, there will be such things, but rest assured, even so, our clan here is quite different from those aristocratic families outside.

(End of chapter)