Chapter 153: Impeachment

Astral Sage College, Golden Hall.

This place is the seat of the college's highest authority; only Purple Glow Tutors and a few senior Golden Glow Tutors are qualified to deliberate here and decide on major college affairs.

Vice Dean Suxin's office is located within the Golden Hall.

At this moment, Vice Dean Suxin, looking at Jiang Qing'e who had come before her and listening to her impeachment of Shen Jinxiao, felt a slight headache.

Beside Jiang Qing'e stood a middle-aged woman with red hair and a stern expression that made people feel fearful.

This is Jiang Qing'e's current tutor, named Huo Xu, known for her explosive temper.

"Suxin, that bastard Shen Jinxiao is getting more and more out of line. If you can't discipline him, hand him over to me; I'll crush his balls!" the middle-aged woman named Huo Xu said, her eyebrows arched and her voice sharp.

Hearing such vulgar language, Vice Dean Suxin was left between laughter and tears, and could only soothe her: "Tutor Huo Xu, there is no need to be so angry. Let us wait until Tutor Shen Jinxiao arrives to confront him."

Tutor Huo Xu snorted coldly and said nothing more.

Jiang Qing'e nodded gently and said, "Sorry for the trouble, Vice Dean."

Vice Dean Suxin shook her head, spoke gently with Jiang Qing'e for a moment, and then saw the door pushed open as Shen Jinxiao walked in with a smile on his face.

"Vice Dean." Shen Jinxiao smiled at Vice Dean Suxin.

Vice Dean Suxin nodded slightly and went straight to the point: "I presume you know the reason for this. Jiang Qing'e is impeaching you for... moral corruption, lack of impartiality, and using personal bias to obstruct a student's cultivation."

Shen Jinxiao smiled helplessly and said, "What a heavy accusation."

"However... since when can ordinary students of the Astral Sage College impeach a Purple Glow Tutor directly to the Vice Dean? I recall this process requires a resolution from the Golden Hall, doesn't it?"

"Shen Jinxiao, you are as insincere and snide as ever. Besides, Qing'e is no longer an ordinary student; she is now a reserve member of the Astral Sage College's Seven Star Pillars, and she will officially begin competing for the title at the end of the year," Tutor Huo Xu sneered.

Shen Jinxiao was slightly taken aback. The Seven Star Pillars of the Astral Sage College were the highest achievement for a student. Once obtained, their status was equivalent to that of a Purple Glow Tutor, possessing certain deliberative rights within the college. If Jiang Qing'e had indeed become a reserve for the Seven Star Pillars, she was indeed distinct from ordinary students.

But the primary condition for competing for the Seven Star Pillars was that one must have stepped into the Heavenly Dipper General stage. Could Jiang Qing'e really reach this realm within this year? One must know that the current Seven Star Pillars generally only began competing for this honor after entering the Fourth Star Hall.

"Student Qing'e is truly gifted; to possess the strength to compete for the Seven Star Pillars while still in the Third Star Hall," Shen Jinxiao mused, praising her on the surface.

"However, I truly cannot understand the grounds for Student Qing'e's impeachment." He shook his head.

Jiang Qing'e said in a calm voice: "Tutor Shen Jinxiao's actions toward Li Luo during the Tutor Selection Tournament already amounted to targeting him, and now, taking away the 'Twelve-Section Brocade' makes one have to suspect that your behavior in this regard is deepening. That is why I say you lack impartiality."

"The matter at the Tutor Selection Tournament was merely to test Li Luo's strength. Besides, if it weren't for my actions, how could he have attracted four Purple Glow Tutors to compete for him?"

Shen Jinxiao said unhurriedly: "As for the Twelve-Section Brocade, that is truly a coincidence. I happen to be conducting research on this recently, which is why I took the technique; I had no intention of targeting anyone."

"Moreover, I specifically left a note saying that any student in need could come and discuss it with me. Isn't it a bit of an overreaction for Student Qing'e to come directly to the Vice Dean to impeach me without distinguishing right from wrong?"

"Shen Jinxiao, do you really think no one knows what's in your heart? Isn't it just because Qing'e ended the relationship between you two, and you are holding a grudge?" Tutor Huo Xu shouted angrily.

"With such a petty mind, are you even fit to teach students?"

Shen Jinxiao frowned. This Huo Xu was as vulgar as ever; no wonder the male tutors in the college avoided her.

Vice Dean Suxin rubbed her temples. This kind of matter was unsightly, so she had no desire to bring it to a formal meeting; resolving it privately was the best outcome.

"Tutor Shen Jinxiao, the Twelve-Section Brocade does not have much research value for you. I suggest you temporarily give it up; it won't take long anyway," Vice Dean Suxin said.

Shen Jinxiao smiled: "Since the Vice Dean has spoken, naturally I should hand it over."

"However... you know that the freshmen's first monthly exam is approaching. As one of the people in charge of the freshmen, I took this item, intending to use it as an extra reward for whoever takes first place in this monthly exam."

"Hehe, I paid for this out of my own pocket, you know."

Shen Jinxiao smiled apologetically and said: "But don't worry. After the monthly exam ends, if the team that wins first place indicates they don't need this item, I will then return it to the exchange office, and Student Jiang Qing'e can exchange for it then."

Vice Dean Suxin looked deeply at Shen Jinxiao. This statement was clearly a polite refusal of her mediation. It seemed Shen Jinxiao's obsession was even deeper than she had imagined.

And at this point, mediation was essentially useless.

Even as Vice Dean, she could not force a Purple Glow Tutor to do anything. Furthermore, strictly speaking, while Shen Jinxiao's actions might be considered less than impartial, they were still within the scope of his authority.

Whether it was taking the Twelve-Section Brocade or using it as an extra reward for the monthly exam.

"Shen Jinxiao, don't go too far." Tutor Huo Xu's voice had become calm, but Vice Dean Suxin, who was familiar with her personality, knew this was actually a sign that she was about to explode.

Shen Jinxiao wore a smile, appearing unconcerned.

However, just as Tutor Huo Xu was about to erupt, Jiang Qing'e reached out and held her back, then said to Vice Dean Suxin: "Since this is the case, let it be for now. Thank you, Vice Dean."

Once her voice fell, she did not linger, pulling Tutor Huo Xu away. From beginning to end, she never once looked at Shen Jinxiao.

As the two left, Vice Dean Suxin rubbed her temples and stared at Shen Jinxiao: "Tutor Shen Jinxiao, our Astral Sage College does not hold to worldly prejudices. If you truly have feelings for Jiang Qing'e, then pursue her openly and honestly. Your current behavior of secretly tripping her up only makes you lose your dignity."

"Moreover, this has no effect on Jiang Qing'e whatsoever; it will only enrage her."

"You are indeed a Marquis-stage powerhouse now, but do you think it will take Jiang Qing'e a long time to reach this step? If one day Jiang Qing'e's strength surpasses yours, how will you conduct yourself then?"

Shen Jinxiao's eyes flickered, then he gave a faint smile and offered no comment.

"If the Vice Dean has no other matters, then I will take my leave." He bowed to Vice Dean Suxin and turned to leave.

Vice Dean Suxin watched his departing back, her eyes narrowing slightly.

Shen Jinxiao, you are so obsessed with Jiang Qing'e—what exactly are you trying to do?