Chapter 84

"Let's just leave it at that for now!" Dean Yun Chong was annoyed by the argument between the master and apprentice. As for Chu Min, even though he had many things he wanted to say, he knew it wouldn't make a difference whether he said them or not. Chu Min had always been a lone wolf, and no one's words could sway her. She would become dejected when told to be, and suddenly spirited up when told to be.

What kind of people are these!

Yun Chong couldn't help but sigh as he left. Being a dean was really not an easy job!

Tianzhao Academy's third-ranking member, he was the third in line. The first-ranking member, Chu Min, didn't care about anything when she wasn't in charge, but when she was, she made all the decisions on her own. All the rules and regulations of the academy and the guidelines for mentors were like air to her.

What about the second-ranking member, Xia Bojian? His influence was too great; one-third of the academy's mentors were his disciples. When his disciples taught their own students, Xia Bojian's word had more followers in the academy than Yun Chong, the dean. Occasionally, he would hear whispers that Xia Bojian should be the dean.

The third-ranking member, Shen He, was the oldest and most experienced in Tianzhao Academy. But he was a strange old man who had only been a substitute teacher for so many years and had personally guided very few disciples. It was a wonder how he managed to teach a student like Wen Yan, who eventually achieved the dual soul connection of Ming and Shu, from a mentor who had only the Ming soul connection.

Sigh...

Even the esteemed dean couldn't help but sigh as he left the library. The matter with Bipolar Academy this early morning was still unclear, and now his own academy had a scandal.

Luo Ting.

Thinking of this name, Yun Chong's headache worsened. This student was not only Xia Bojian's prized disciple, but the Luo family also had some influence in Zhiling City. If the Luo family refused to believe the accusations of rape, it would be a troublesome affair if they started making a fuss.

After some thought, Yun Chong decided not to get involved. Let Xia Bojian handle his own disciple. If the Luo family insisted on an explanation, let Chu Min deal with them.

Chu Min dealing with them...

The thought made Yun Chong feel a bit relieved.

As Yun Chong left, the other mentors followed. In the meeting room, Shen He was examining Xi Fan's injuries. For the young man who had saved his disciple, he decided to show some appreciation.

"The main issue is the recurrence of old injuries and excessive blood loss. With proper rest, he will recover," the doctor said.

"You know nothing!" Shen He glared at the doctor, then examined Xi Fan closely and nodded. "The recurrence of old injuries and excessive blood loss. With proper rest, he will recover."

The doctor ran out in tears, and Wen Yan felt utterly embarrassed.

"Will you be able to recover before the Soul Connection Conference?" Xi Fan asked. He had been resting for some time after leaving Zhaifeng Academy, and the doctors there had said he would definitely be fine for the Soul Connection Conference. But now, with the recurrence of his injuries, it seemed he would need more rest.

"The Soul Connection Conference?" Shen He was slightly taken aback, then looked at Lu Ping, Su Tang, and Mo Lin.

"Are you all going to participate in the Soul Connection Conference?" he asked.

"Yes," Lu Ping answered on behalf of Su Tang and Mo Lin.

"Then they are all your opponents!" Shen He turned to Wen Yan and gave her a meaningful look.

"What's with you! Why are you giving me that look!" Wen Yan said.

Shen He pulled Wen Yan aside and whispered conspiratorially, "Do you want to poison them?"

"I can hear you," Chu Min said. Shen He's voice was like a bell, and even when he tried to lower it, it didn't go down much. Besides, a cultivator with the Ming soul connection could hear everything in such a small meeting room.

"Oh, oh." Shen He remembered something, waved his hand, and used his Ming soul connection ability: Soundproofing, to isolate himself and Wen Yan.

"Do you want to poison them?" Shen He asked again.

Wen Yan was at a loss, her teacher was always so crazy.

"We're leaving." Wen Yan dragged Shen He away.

"Do you not need it? Those kids are not simple. They have the courage to use the Soul Cutting technique. With your half-hearted attitude, how can you stand out without cheating?"

"Shut up!!"

The sound of the teacher and student arguing echoed in the hallway.

Finally, everyone left, and only Lu Ping, the four others, and Chu Min remained in the meeting room. Chu Min stood by Xi Fan and examined his injuries.

"You have already achieved the soul connection," she said.

"Yes," Xi Fan replied.

"Very good," Chu Min nodded, without much praise.

One day.

From lunchtime yesterday to lunchtime today, Xi Fan had achieved the soul connection in just one day.

All the talk about how an average person could last seven days, or three days with injuries, didn't matter to him. Because he only needed one day, whether it was three or seven days became completely irrelevant.

Very good, indeed very good, exceptionally good. This was the most genuine praise.

"What about Su Tang?" Lu Ping asked at this point. He was very familiar with Su Tang, and the power she displayed when she clashed with Dao Ran had shown a significant increase.

"Enhancement type," Chu Min said. "She found the most suitable path for her and has already achieved the soul connection. However, recovering other soul powers will take a bit longer. In this aspect, the Jing soul connection has an advantage."

"What about him?" Lu Ping pointed to Mo Lin.

"No signs yet, but his condition is good," Chu Min said. Indeed, it was good. He remained calm and tried to save himself when the situation was wrong. How many people could remain so hopeful when their senses were so restricted?

"I need to work twice as hard," Lu Ping said. In comparison, his progress seemed rather disappointing.

Chu Min nodded but didn't say much.

One day, just one day.

One had already completed the Soul Cutting technique, another was halfway through, and the third was facing it with a positive attitude.

There was no right or wrong path in cultivation, only choices.

The actions of the Dark Academy were despicable because they forced students to follow the cultivation methods they arranged, whether it was the Soul Cutting technique or others.

This was fundamentally different from Chu Min's approach. Chu Min let the students choose for themselves.

This was very important because the choice was the first hurdle in this kind of cultivation. During the process of choosing, the students began to strengthen their beliefs and demonstrate their resolve. If Xi Fan had chosen to rest and heal before attempting the Soul Cutting technique, Chu Min would have immediately rejected him, as his determination was not strong enough, and he lacked the necessary resolve and belief.

As for Su Tang, she made her decision quickly, seemingly without much thought. But this didn't mean she was hasty; it was because she had already made up her mind and had a strong belief long ago. Whether it was the Soul Cutting technique or something else, it didn't matter. She had the courage to face any challenge because she had a firm belief in her heart.

As for Mo Lin, he might seem a bit scatterbrained, but he was positive and optimistic, never giving up in any adversity, and had the strongest resilience and patience. He might not be the fastest to complete the Soul Cutting technique, but if Chu Min had to choose one of the three who she believed had the best chance of completing it, she would choose Mo Lin.

The Soul Cutting technique was not an evil path but a dangerous one.

A dangerous path always has a way to overcome it. Therefore, those who avoided it and called it an evil path were always ridiculed by Chu Min.

Unfortunately, in today's orthodox academies, there were very few people who shared her views.

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A small transitional chapter. I wrote three chapters yesterday, and today I'm suddenly feeling drained. I'm such a slacker... I'll eat and then keep working. More to come in the evening. (To be continued...)