The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 813: Chapter 813: The Arrogance of the Xu Family

The atmosphere in the room suddenly became tense.

Elder Mo Li’s gaze abruptly fixed on Jing Yan, as a trace of coldness began to circulate.

When he had entered from outside just now, neither Jing Yan nor Gao Feng had stood up, which had already displeased him, though he hadn’t minded too much. But now, Jing Yan’s sudden interruption had sharply increased the displeasure in his heart. In his view, Jing Yan was being incredibly rude!

”Liu Xiaoyue, what is the meaning of your friend’s behavior?” Elder Mo Li’s gaze shifted from Jing Yan to Liu Xiaoyue as he asked in a low voice.

”Elder Mo Li, I...” Liu Xiaoyue looked at Elder Mo Li, then at Jing Yan.

”Elder Mo Li, I ask you, regarding the conflict between Xiao Yue and Xu Qiang, where does the responsibility lie?” Jing Yan directly asked.

”Responsibility?”

”You’re called Jing Yan, right?” Elder Mo Li narrowed his eyes and spoke in a deep voice. ”Young man, dealing with this matter isn’t about who is responsible and who isn’t. Do you know what Xu Qiang’s identity is? Do you know who is behind him?”

”Haha...” Jing Yan started to laugh.

”Xiao Yue is an Outer Court Deacon of Feihua Academy, a staff member of the academy. This Outer Court student named Xu Qiang made a mistake, and Deacon Xiao Yue tried to stop him, yet Feihua Academy has taken the side of Xu Qiang, the student. Elder Mo Li, don’t you find that laughable?” Jing Yan said with a cold laugh.

”You...” Elder Mo Li glared at Jing Yan.

A moment later, he sighed and shook his head.

”Xiao Yue, I have done my best. As for how things will develop from here, I am powerless. If your friend can produce one million Spirit Stones as compensation for the Xu Family, perhaps there is still a chance for things to turn around,” Elder Mo Li said to Liu Xiaoyue.

Elder Mo Li clearly didn’t want to entangle himself with Jing Yan over the question of who was right and who was wrong.

If Xu Qiang were just an ordinary student without any background, the academy would naturally stand on Liu Xiaoyue’s side. The problem was, Xu Qiang’s background was too significant. There were several Inner Academy Elders with deep ties to the Xu Family in the academy.

Driven by orders from the Xu Family, these elders had a very tough stance, insisting on dealing with Liu Xiaoyue, the Outer Court Deacon. According to them, Liu Xiaoyue had shamed Feihua Academy!

Although he, Elder Mo Li, wanted to help Liu Xiaoyue, how could he overpower those with greater strength? He was also aware that the academy’s handling of this matter was disappointing, but what could be done?

If not for his continual mediation, the Xu Family’s current attitude wouldn’t just be demanding one million Spirit Stones in compensation and Liu Xiaoyue’s departure from Feihua Academy; they would certainly have killed Liu Xiaoyue to vent their anger.

”Big Brother Jing Yan, Elder Mo Li has indeed been trying to help me all along...” Liu Xiaoyue said, looking at Jing Yan.

Jing Yan waved his hand.

He knew that Elder Mo Li must have truly tried his best, and his words to Elder Mo Li had indeed been too harsh. It was mainly because he felt extremely annoyed by the whole affair.

Feihua Academy was in Guangying County, and Guangying County was under his, Jing Yan’s, jurisdiction.

With such bullying behavior having occurred, how could he not be angry?

”Alright, Elder Mo Li, I’ll handle this matter personally. Now, please inform Xu Qiang and the Xu Family Elders to come here. One million Spirit Stones is not a problem, but I would like to see if the Xu Family actually dares to accept it!” A cold glint flashed in Jing Yan’s eyes.

”You have one million Spirit Stones?” Elder Mo Li looked at Jing Yan in surprise.

One million Spirit Stones was definitely a huge amount of money. Elder Mo Li stared at Jing Yan, truly not expecting that Jing Yan, who appeared to be such a young Martial Artist, would actually have one million Spirit Stones. It’s worth noting that even all of his own possessions as an Inner Academy Elder of the academy didn’t amount to more than several hundred thousand Spirit Stones.

”Yes, I have a million Spirit Stones!” Jing Yan nodded.

Seeing Jing Yan confirm, Elder Mo Li’s face showed a hint of joy. With a million Spirit Stones for compensation, Liu Xiaoyue’s crisis should be resolved. As for what Jing Yan just said, that latter part, Elder Mo Li chose to ignore.

The Xu Family wouldn’t dare to take your Spirit Stones? Impossible! Let alone a million Spirit Stones, even ten million Spirit Stones, the Xu Family would dare to accept them.

”Xiao Yue, you and your two friends, wait here,” Elder Mo Li then said to Liu Xiaoyue.

After speaking, Elder Mo Li turned and left the room.

At this moment, Elder Mo Li also let out a slight sigh of relief.

He did not want to see Liu Xiaoyue fall into danger.

Liu Xiaoyue was brought by the Bai Xue City Lord, and when Bai Xue City Lord entrusted Liu Xiaoyue to him, how would he explain to Bai Xue City Lord if anything bad happened to her?

Over the years, he had always taken good care of Liu Xiaoyue. To tell the truth, if he could take out a million Spirit Stones, he would probably not hesitate to help Liu Xiaoyue through this difficult time.

”Xiao Yue, don’t worry, leave the next matters to your big brother Jing Yan,” Gao Feng said to Liu Xiaoyue, narrowing his eyes slightly.

”Mhm!” Liu Xiaoyue nodded.

Although she was nodding, the worry in her eyes was still very clear.

Elder Mo Li quickly left the visitors’ area and soon returned to the Great Hall of the Inner Academy’s Dean at the Feihua Academy.

At this moment, the Xu Family Elders were still negotiating with the Dean. Many Inner Academy Elders clearly supported the Xu Family Elders.

”Dean!” Elder Mo Li entered the Great Hall and paid his respects to the Dean.

The Dean nodded to Elder Mo Li, then looked at Elder Xu.

”Elder Xu, you want our Feihua Academy to hand over Liu Xiaoyue, which puts me in a difficult position. If, this matter was Liu Xiaoyue’s fault, then handing her over would make sense. However, you should be well aware of who is in the wrong. If I hand her over to you, how would you have the outside world view Feihua Academy?” the Dean said to Elder Xu.

Elder Xu had come to demand a person from Feihua Academy.

If Feihua Academy handed over Liu Xiaoyue, her fate in the hands of the Xu Family was not hard to imagine.

”Dean, then you tell me, how should this matter be handled? Liu Xiaoyue has hurt Xu Qiang, so is it all settled just with an apology? Are the Xu Family people so easy to bully? Dean, don’t get me wrong, my Xu Family respects Feihua Academy, but justice must be served. For injuring Xu Qiang, that Liu Xiaoyue deserves to die!” Elder Xu said with a sinister tone.

His implication was that the Xu Family respected Feihua Academy, which is why they kept negotiating with Feihua Academy.

”Elder Xu!” Elder Mo Li looked at Elder Xu.

Elder Xu glanced at Elder Mo Li, clearly showing displeasure towards him. Because Elder Mo Li had been speaking in favor of Liu Xiaoyue, this annoyed him and upset the Xu Family.

”A million Spirit Stones, Liu Xiaoyue has already prepared them! According to your Xu Family’s demands, Liu Xiaoyue will compensate a million Spirit Stones. However, I would like to make a request, I hope Liu Xiaoyue can continue to stay at Feihua Academy to serve as the Outer Court Deacon,” Elder Mo Li stated expressionlessly to Elder Xu.

”Hm?”

”She has prepared a million Spirit Stones?”

”Elder Mo Li, you aren’t joking, are you? Can that Liu Xiaoyue, an Outer Court Deacon, take out a million Spirit Stones?” Elder Xu scoffed.