Ms. Diviner: The Prodigal Daughter's Return

Chapter 1229: Chapter 1229: A Jaw-Dropping Scene for All

Although these things are no longer secrets, everyone tacitly agrees to keep silent, fearing it might damage the face of a few lords, and no one dares to spread them around. Now Mu Hanyan has mercilessly exposed them in public, causing Gan Qiyi, Zhu Tianping, and Nie Fangsheng to blush with shame.

”Hmph, do you really think that because I, Gong Hongru, have been in seclusion for years, I’m ignorant of the affairs outside? As mentors, you should know how to respect yourselves, yet you resort to such despicable methods to trouble the younger generation, even harboring murderous intentions. Do you take me, Gong Hongru, for a pushover?” Gong Hongru shouted angrily.

Seeing Gong Hongru’s anger, even the crowd watching from afar fell silent, though their expressions were even more excited.

As expected, they guessed correctly. Gong Hongru is even more protective than they imagined. Gan Qiyi and the others actually came to demand justice, but this time they have kicked the iron plate. How will this end?

”Lord Gong, please calm down, you’ve misunderstood. We did not come to demand justice. I became aware of Tian Wenliang’s actions only afterwards, and I am deeply ashamed. I have already expelled him from the academy, so I have no face to demand justice.” Gan Qiyi hurriedly explained.

”I momentarily lost my mind because of the Li’s Commerce affair and bore a grudge against Mu Hanyan. Later, I realized my mistake and felt deeply ashamed, so I have cut ties with Li’s Commerce. How would I dare to demand justice from my virtuous junior, Han Yan?” Zhu Tianping also quickly explained, altering his address to show closeness.

”I am not here to demand justice either,” Nie Fangsheng, not as eloquent as the others, expressed clearly and without misunderstanding.

”Then what are you here for?” Gong Hongru was ready to erupt but stopped to ask in confusion upon hearing their explanations.

”Perhaps we should speak privately with our junior, Han Yan?” Zhu Tianping glanced at Gong Hongru and then at the surrounding observing disciples, hesitating as he spoke.

”Just say what you came to say.” Gong Hongru said displeased.

All around fell completely silent, everyone pricking up their ears.

”Perhaps I should say it. Last time, when I saw Lady Mu’s sword casting technique, it was exceedingly exquisite with mysterious hidden meanings. I would like her to offer some guidance,” Nie Fangsheng said in a hoarse voice.

Since the time Mu Hanyan forged the Blood Gall Sword, he suspected that Mu Hanyan might have already learned the legendary swordsmanship. Otherwise, it would have been impossible to successfully forge the Blood Gall Sword with merely a night’s practice of the thirty-six techniques.

Since then, Nie Fangsheng had ordered disciples to monitor Mu Hanyan’s activities while he pondered assiduously.

Thereafter, Mu Hanyan abolished Tian Wenliang with the array formation technique, dazzled in the freshmen competition, and later humiliated Zhu Tianping with a set of bizarre and unfathomable alchemy techniques. Finally, he could confirm that Mu Hanyan had indeed mastered the legendary swordsmanship, because, as he knew, the array formation technique and alchemy techniques passed down in Long Yan Academy originated from that same swordsmanship.

Unfortunately, despite exhausting his mind day and night, he gained no insight, eventually deciding to seek Mu Hanyan’s help.

”In fact, it’s the same for me. This time, I came to find my junior, Han Yan, because her alchemy techniques are extraordinarily ingenious, and I would like her to provide some guidance,” Zhu Tianping brazenly said.

Mu Hanyan’s astonishing performance also proved to him that the legend was true. However, despite his serious contemplation and repeated analysis over these days, he was just as fruitless as Nie Fangsheng and ultimately had to request guidance from Mu Hanyan.

”I am in the same situation,” Gan Qiyi said with a couple of dry laughs, with an unabashed face.

Finally, a commotion rose around them.

Everyone thought that Gan Qiyi, Zhu Tianping, and Nie Fangsheng came to demand justice and ask Gong Hongru to stand up for them. After all the fuss, they were actually here to seek guidance from Mu Hanyan, this unexpected turn left everyone wide-eyed and shocked.

Throughout the tens of thousands of years of Long Yan Academy’s history, it has always been the disciples seeking guidance from the mentors, never the mentors seeking advice from a disciple. This Mu Hanyan, with such capability, why even come to Long Yan Academy?

Is she here just to demoralize people? Not only has she demoralized the mentors, but she has also shattered their confidence.

”Lady Mu, I hope you bear no grudge and could enlighten and guide us,” Gan Qiyi and the others said humbly, having lost all pretense of dignity.

”Hahahaha, so that’s how it is. Even though you esteemed gentlemen are mentors, you’re not afraid to learn from others, showcasing the true conduct we should uphold as educators.

Han Yan, since these esteemed gentlemen sincerely seek advice, you should guide them properly, hahahaha.” Gong Hongru laughed heartily. Though his words praised Gan Qiyi and the others, everyone could see he was feeling proud. Making esteemed mentors bow their heads to his disciple evidently made him feel proud.

After saying this, Gong Hongru turned, clasped his hands behind his back, and returned to the courtyard. His light steps appeared as if he was walking on clouds.

”Esteemed gentlemen, please follow me,” Mu Hanyan said.

Seeing Mu Hanyan did not refuse, Gan Qiyi and the others were overjoyed, following her back to the courtyard.

The observing disciples, finding no more drama to watch, dispersed one by one. However, as they left, their eyes toward Mu Hanyan carried more envy and a sense of unexplainable admiration.

Soon, the news that Gan Qiyi, Zhu Tianping, and Nie Fangsheng came to Wenjian Valley not to demand justice but to humbly seek guidance from Mu Hanyan spread throughout Long Yan Academy. The mere mention of Mu Hanyan now filled everyone with longing and amazement.

”Mr. Zhu, what exactly would you like to know?” Mu Hanyan asked.

Among the few, she had the best impression of Zhu Tianping. After all, Zhu Tianping’s challenges were somewhat reasonable, and she inadvertently destroyed his ancestral pill furnace, leaving him covered in ash. His grievances were long resolved thoroughly.

What’s more important is that during the half month she spent cultivating alchemy techniques at Danxin Hall, Zhu Tianping never gave her a hard time. Instead, he imparted everything he knew, something she secretly admired.

”To be honest, as it has been passed down through history, our Danxin Hall’s alchemy skills are derived from a swordsmanship. However, the swordsmanship is too mysterious and exquisite for predecessors to comprehend, thus transforming it into an alchemy technique.

The other day, seeing you just starting but managing to refine an elixir, the technique was exceedingly mysterious, leading me to suspect you may know that swordsmanship. Hence, I wish to ask for your guidance. I believe the same thought might have occurred to the other two,” Zhu Tianping said candidly.

”Of course, if there are gate rules preventing you from teaching, it doesn’t matter. Just helping me find direction would be enough. As long as I can fulfill the wishes of our predecessors and carry forward Danxin Hall’s alchemy skill, helping Anyun regain its former glory, I will have no regrets in this life,” Zhu Tianping added after finishing.