Ms. Diviner: The Prodigal Daughter's Return

Chapter 1228: Chapter 1228: The Three Great Mentors ”Come to Accuse”?

”I’ve also heard that Lord Luo of the Sky Gold Hall and Lord Lin of the Sealing Demon Hall have had copies of their cherished ancient books sent to Han Yan, along with their lifelong insights, all in one go, obviously not wanting her to appear in their own halls,” a disciple beside him said enviously.

”This Han Yan is really a disaster for Long Yan Academy. Even the mentors are afraid of her. Why is no one doing anything about it?” someone said with jealousy.

”I heard Master Nie from the Sword Casting Hall, Master Gan from the Array Dao Hall, and Master Zhu from the Danxin Hall went to Wenjian Valley early this morning, probably to demand an explanation from Lord Gong,” a young disciple excitedly said just then.

”Are you serious?” Everyone turned their heads in surprise.

”Yeah, why would I lie to you? I just got the news and rushed here to let you know. I’m going to watch the show. Are you coming?” The young disciple said before running towards Wenjian Valley.

”Of course, why not?” Everyone else was excited and followed along.

”As soon as Han Yan arrived at Long Yan Academy, she embarrassed several mentors and left the hall masters in a bad spot. Someone should teach her a lesson. Otherwise, how will the mentors maintain their authority and teach the disciples in the future?” On the way, someone couldn’t help but gloat.

”To be fair, not all the blame lies on Han Yan. The Qiu Family’s matter started because of Qiu Ping’an. It was his own doing, yet it all falls on Han Yan’s head. Why did Qiu Yongcheng go to the Beast Soul Hall for trials early if not to deal with Han Yan? Han Yan was just trying to defend herself proactively. She couldn’t just sit and wait for the attack knowing it was coming.

Lord Nie and Lord Tian, as mentors, did not hesitate to make difficulties for a disciple, losing their dignity. Especially Lord Tian, claiming Jiang Yuzhe accidentally triggered the mechanism of the Heavenly Sword Seven Killings Array. Do you believe that? Han Yan fought back in the same way and deservedly so.

Lord Zhu held a grudge against Han Yan because his distant relative’s business was taken by the Mu Family’s Nanyan Commerce and used some outdated ancestral rules to make things difficult for Han Yan, which was self-humiliating.

Ultimately, these issues arise from their wrongdoings. How can it all be blamed on Han Yan?” Some perceptive individuals saw through the hidden truths behind these events and defended Han Yan.

”Regardless of right or wrong, with several mentors coming together, even Lord Gong would have to tread carefully. It’s unknown how he will handle it and how Han Yan will respond,” a disciple nearby gossiped eagerly.

Like him, many other academy disciples were also full of anticipation.

It’s not that they hated Han Yan to any extreme, but in the academy’s tens of thousands of years of history, there had never been a disciple so peculiar that even mentors avoided them. They were truly curious to see how Gong Hongru would deal with the allegations from the mentors and what kind of punishment Han Yan would receive.

Other disciples who heard the news and were equally curious or expectant were not few. By the time they reached Wenjian Valley, hundreds had already arrived.

Intimidated by Gong Hongru’s authority, they dared not get too close, only watching from dozens of yards away. Of course, given their strength, neither their sight nor hearing would be poor, so distance was not a problem.

”Here they come, here they come,” someone whispered in delight.

Then, Nie Fangsheng, Gan Qiyi, and Zhu Tianping approached from different directions. Seeing each other, they hesitated slightly before nodding and walking toward Gong Hongru’s courtyard together.

”May I ask if Lord Gong is present?” Gan Qiyi asked respectfully.

Seeing this scene, the onlookers sighed silently. Among the few, Gan Qiyi was the eldest and had the longest tenure at Long Yan Academy, but compared to Gong Hongru, he still fell short. So, even when seeking justice, they dared not be presumptuous.

It’s indeed fortunate for Han Yan to have been taken under Gong Hongru’s wing. Otherwise, with her achievements, she would have been isolated, without a place to stand long ago, even if not expelled from the academy.

”So early in the morning, what brings you all here?” The door opened, and Gong Hongru’s aloof figure appeared.

”Lord Gong, we came not only to pay respects, as it’s been a while since we’ve met but also to see your esteemed disciple, Han Yan. We have some questions for her,” Gan Qiyi said.

”And you?” Gong Hongru nodded and asked Nie Fangsheng and Zhu Tianping.

”The same as well,” Zhu Tianping replied.

”Me too,” said Nie Fangsheng briefly, looking somewhat weary.

It’s no wonder he was the first to be publicly embarrassed by Han Yan, with no one to share the burden, so he suffered the most... At least, that’s what others thought.

Here it goes, the drama of seeking justice is about to unfold! Although Gan Qiyi spoke politely, anyone could guess that, aside from demanding accountability, what else could he want from Han Yan?

”Come to see Han Yan, just say so. No need to beat around the bush,” Gong Hongru smiled faintly, his expression growing even colder.

It’s likely that Lord Gong plans to protect Han Yan. After all, he never accepted disciples until now. Considering Han Yan the first and even the only one, Huayue and others were just added extras. How could he possibly side against her? It’s unknown whether Master Gan and the others would get kicked out of Wenjian Valley if they trouble Han Yan.

Seeing Gong Hongru’s displeasure, the onlookers were even more excited.

”Han Yan, come and meet the lords,” Gong Hongru said.

”Yes, Master.” Han Yan responded respectfully, appearing at the gate of the courtyard.

These past days, she was deeply engaged in learning various strange and mysterious arts, finding them fascinating the more she learned. Early in the morning, however, she received a report from Tan Yu that Gan Qiyi and others had come to seek justice, forcing her to stop halfway, leaving her quite discontented.

”Lord Gan, on that day, Tian Wenliang used the Heavenly Sword Seven Killings Array as a cover to plot against Jiang Yuzhe, even intending to harm him. Even if you knew nothing beforehand, how could you have no knowledge afterward? His downfall was entirely his own doing, so why blame me?

Lord Zhu, as an academy mentor, you held a grudge against me because Master Wenren signed a contract with Nanyan Commerce, affecting the Li Family’s business. Using outdated ancestral rules to trouble me, I had no choice but to put in all my effort, inadvertently destroying your Sun and Moon Red Pill Furnace. It was a mistake, but why hold it against me?

Nie Fangren, your familial ties with the Qiu Family are known to all in Long Yan Academy. Given your circumstances, can you truly say you have a clear conscience?” Han Yan preemptively and unreservedly addressed them.