Chapter 1129: Ancient Academy Records, Lots of Fun 16

When heading to the front courtyard, Ye Susu also asked them if they had heard any noise last night, thinking someone might have been sleepwalking.

Xie Yuancheng first said he hadn't heard anything, then quietly went to ask Jin Chen.

Did you discover something yesterday? Why were you wearing a cloak outside in the middle of the night?

Jin Chen thought for a moment and only said, 'Last night someone was sneaking around outside; I clashed with them, possibly someone from your palace.'

You should be careful from now on, little Crown Prince.

People from the palace…… Xie Yuancheng was a little surprised, thinking as he walked.

After finishing breakfast and arriving at the front courtyard drill ground, the new instructor was already waiting.

Wearing soft armor, he was somewhat stout, with an extremely arrogant expression.

Upon first seeing them, he was very stern, his gaze also carrying reproach.

Don't be lazy and scattered! Hurry over and stand properly!

Ling Xiuyu recognized him, feeling doubtful, 'That's General Song; he's been stationed at the border city for a long time without returning to the capital—how did he suddenly come to the academy?'

Xie Yuancheng tilted his head, having never seen him before, then looked toward Xie Beiyao.

Xie Beiyao whispered, 'Four years ago, General Song was punished by His Majesty for framing a colleague; spared dismissal because his father, Old General Song, once had merit in guarding the dragon, he was assigned to guard the border city adjoining North Wind Country.'

After finishing, he paused and added, 'This person is not easy to get along with; coming to the academy is probably not voluntary.'

Heir Apparent, Your Highness, as the subordinate instructor I haven't spoken yet—what are you and the Crown Prince, Your Highness, whispering about?

General Song saw they were standing ready and opened his mouth with a reprimand first.

Xie Beiyao lifted his gaze at him, expression cold, 'Discussing family matters—do you want to join in?'

Royal affairs are not something General Song can meddle in; if he did, it would be the crime of great disrespect.

Although Xie Yuancheng had never seen General Song before, his attitude just now was already enough to make him dislike him.

So together with Xie Beiyao, they gave him a cold, offended stare.

General Song's face grew even uglier, but he dared not provoke those two, so he could only force a smile.

I am your academy's new instructor; from now on I will be responsible for teaching formations and tactics usable in matches.

When facing the Jianghu Five, his tone wasn't so good either: 'I know there are also so-called martial arts disciples participating in this competition, but I'll say the unpleasant things up front.'

General Song stood with his hands behind his back, looking down on them—he truly did look down on them. After great difficulty returning to the capital, he had thought he could now rise steadily, but who would have thought he'd come here to play house with this bunch of kids!

This place isn't a lawless, lazy jianghu martial world; this is an academy, and the most important thing in an academy is discipline.

During my instruction time, you must observe the rules, otherwise there's no point in going to the competition!

Jin Chen and the five were lost in thought, not one of them paying him any attention.

In the silence, General Song seemed a bit embarrassed, deliberately picking out a typical example.

Especially you!

He stretched out his hand and pointed directly at Jin Chen, who stood in the middle, with an arrogant attitude.

Jin Chen's morning grumpiness just faded; he lazily lifted his eyes, not speaking, watching to see what sort of fart this person, bought off as an undercover agent, could produce.

'Look at what you're wearing—no trace of a martial practitioner! Your attitude is also lax; someone like you would be the first to die on the battlefield.' General Song shouted angrily.

Jin Chen raised an eyebrow, then shifted his gaze to Xie Yuancheng, grabbing his arm and shaking it.

He's scolding me.

Xie Yuancheng immediately rebuked General Song, 'Utter nonsense.'

General Song, Father Emperor ordered you to come as instructor; just teach properly!

General Song felt a bit embarrassed, unwillingly retreated half a step, still dissatisfied, 'Well… the Crown Prince, Your Highness has spoken, so let's begin today's morning training.'

He directly copied the military training routine over, regardless of suitability—just a bunch of blind commands.

Jin Chen stood still, then after a while moved a stool over to sit, occasionally going over to fan Xie Yuancheng—so leisurely.

He was leisurely; those who found him unpleasant were not happy.

When General Song arrived, he heard the old instructor say there was someone pre‑determined who didn't need basic training—looks like it's this person right before us.

Pre‑determined…… humph, how capable could someone of this age be? Nobody from North Wind Country is that strong.

He probably just snatched a lot of money in the jianghu and bought a competition slot with it.

Such jianghu merchants colluding with the royalty—he's seen plenty of them in the border city, each nostril practically wishing to see the sky!

But… after all, they're pre‑determined; according to that superior's intention, we still need to properly test them.

Thinking this, General Song narrowed his venomous eyes and coldly snorted, 'You also go train together! Don't think being pre‑determined means you can skip training—even the Crown Prince, Your Highness gets no special treatment, yet you, a paid‑for purchase, dare to.'

Jin Chen lightly shook his folding fan, half‑leaning against the tree with a languid tone, 'If you're dissatisfied, go find His Majesty.'

'Impudent! Who do you think you are, using His Majesty to pressure me!'

Jin Chen rolled his eyes, stood up, and looked down impassively at the general half a head shorter not far away, 'All this nonsense—what do you want to do?'

'If you're really capable, let's have a match; after that, in my instruction time, you won't need to train.'

General Song rolled up his narrow sleeves and directly provoked.

These words, in Jin Chen's ears, automatically transformed into another meaning.

To test his ability, I don't know what the undercover agent disguised as Prince Li was thinking, sending such a fool.

Jin Chen lowered his folding fan, smiling meaningfully, 'All right.'

Over there, the nine people practicing horse stances immediately looked over, all with a mindset of watching the show.

Tingyang whispered to them, 'Hey, I say you picked a general—how'd you end up with a big fat guy? You can't even fly with lightness skills.'

Xie Beiyao's mouth twitched, 'Probably because the border city has plenty of good food.'

'Pfft, that place's food is worth a fart,' Wanzhou belched, 'I've been there too—lots of mountains and rivers, but all you get is clear soup and water.'

Ye Susu couldn't be happier, watching Jin Chen and General Song fight, she casually remarked, 'I heard the border city adjoining North Wind Country has plenty of big fish and meat, so…'

Her voice trailed off, her mouth still open, she silently looked at Xie Yuancheng.

Could it be that this General Song is in the border city of the North Wind State... and has become like this?

The faces of the five imperial children instantly turned ugly.

Xie Beiyao spoke sternly: "If this is true, General Song is completely disregarding the Heavenly Mystery Law."

Xie Yuancheng's gaze never left the fighting scene; hearing this, he said, "I will send someone to report to the imperial father and thoroughly investigate General Song."

Ah—!

General Song was kicked in the chest, heavily slammed to the ground, nearly passing out; he painfully clutched his heart and slowly crawled up, his expression wary and venomous, his short, plump body panting heavily.

How can this person's strength be so overbearing! Could it really be the assassin's mace prepared by the Heavenly Mystery State?!

His mind churned with countless thoughts, and he recalled the adult saying that when necessary, one should strike down anyone who threatens the victory of the North Wind State; he immediately harbored killing intent toward Jin Chen.

Jin Chen remained nonchalant, giving a light chuckle: "Looks like you, Master, are also... not impressive."

What nonsense are you spouting! Which sect or school are you from, so lacking in decorum!

Jin Chen showed no reaction; the nine people all sighed in unison, having already established a preliminary tacit understanding with outsiders.

You're finished, that is—

Before the two words 'Divine Pavilion' could even be spoken, Jin Chen spoke first: "A small sect, yet wealthy—truly embarrassing."

Tingyang and the others exchanged glances, then realized that if General Song indeed had ties to the North Wind State, Jin Chen's identity truly could not be revealed.

Xie Yuancheng noticed the slight abrasion on Jin Chen's hand, furrowed his brows, Stared at General Song.

He hasn't even managed to injure Jin Chen yet; this person is really annoying.

"General Song, if you do anything unrelated to instruction again, get out of the academy."

This thoroughly frightened General Song, and he dared not test the limits further, repeatedly promising there would be no next time.

But during training, he nevertheless put on the master's airs, deliberately coming to pick faults, relying on his position as an instructor to prevent Xie Yuancheng from saying more.