Versatile Mage: One innate talent for each system

Chapter 325 Going Directly to the Mu Family

"Dean Xiao, you are truly amazing!"

Ge Xiong stood up in pain, staring angrily at Dean Xiao.

If Dean Xiao hadn't shown him mercy, how could he have had a chance to stand up again? He still can't see the situation clearly. It's because he's been in a high position in the Discipline Hall for too long that power has made him lose his awe of authority.

Each clan's Discipline Hall has its own rules, which even the Inquisition and the Magic Council cannot interfere with. They can do whatever they want with their own clan members.

"What are you doing here?" Judge Liang asked the two men, puzzled.

"Ignore him. Let's go inside and talk about the charges against Ji Ming. They're all slander and nonsense," Dean Xiao said to Judge Liang, ignoring Ge Xiong.

However, Ge Xiong reacted unusually strongly upon hearing this.

"Bullshit! It's a fact that Ji Ming injured Xu Tianlei. A mage like him should be put on trial!"

"Dean Xiao, I admit you are very strong, but that is not a license for you to distort the truth! Xu Tianlei is currently lying in bed with serious injuries. If it weren't for the timely treatment from the Mu family, he would have died long ago!"

“Your Mingzhu Academy must give the Mu family an explanation for this matter!”

"Snapped!"

The crisp sound of a slap echoed in everyone's ears.

Suddenly, Dean Xiao slapped Ge Xiong from a distance, sending him flying backwards for dozens of meters. After landing on the ground, he slid for dozens of meters before disappearing into the bushes by the roadside.

In the blink of an eye, Ge Xiong's figure disappeared from everyone's sight.

"I'm getting old and can't control my strength anymore; I used a little too much force," Dean Xiao said with a smile as he withdrew his hand.

"Wow, Dean!" Mo Fan exclaimed.

That was so satisfying!

So cool!
It would be even more satisfying if a forbidden spellcaster of the Mu clan could also receive such a slap!

Thinking of this, Mo Fan lowered his voice and asked Jiang Yuan, "Old Jiang, do you know what rank the Dean is?"

“I know what you’re expecting. That’s right, it’s forbidden spells, and among the strongest forbidden spell users, the ones who can handle the Mu Clan’s forbidden spell masters,” Jiang Yuan said with a smile.

"Holy crap, the dean is amazing!" Mo Fan shouted again.

Dean Xiao was all smiles, not caring that his forbidden spell cultivation had been exposed.

"Dean Xiao, if you treat Ge Xiong like this, I'm afraid the Mu family will come knocking on our door," Judge Liang said with a headache.

The conflict occurred at the Shanghai Tribunal, and the Mu family will definitely come here first to understand the situation, which will then lead to a lot of trouble.

Just thinking about it gives me a terrible headache.

These clans are the most difficult to deal with. Even when trying to deliver a fair trial, there's always internal pressure interfering, which is incredibly frustrating.

"Then let them come. I'm not worried about the Mu family at all; they've got my backing," Dean Xiao laughed.

"Ok."

Judge Liang took a deep breath and stepped aside: "Then let's go in and talk about Ji Ming's charges. Since Dean Xiao, you must have brought evidence with you."

"of course."

Dean Xiao nodded and said, "I need to see Ji Ming first and see how he is doing."

"Please come in."

Led by Judge Liang, the group passed through the anteroom, the courtroom, and the judges' offices, all the way to the detention center, where they were held in custody as the charges had not yet been determined.

The room was dimly lit, gloomy and without any lights; the only light came from the hallway outside.

Ji Ming sat on a stool that was so uncomfortable it hurt his buttocks; there wasn't even a bed in the room. One could imagine how agonizing it would be to stay there for several days, especially for a student who was inexperienced in the ways of the world—it would be pure mental torture.

Fortunately, Ji Ming has a strong mental fortitude and was not greatly disturbed.

His gaze remained fixed on the bright corridor outside the door. He didn't say a word, just watched quietly, lost in thought.

Suddenly, the sound of footsteps echoed in the corridor, sounding like there were six or seven people.

They quickly stopped outside Ji Ming's room, where the only light was completely blocked.

Ji Ming subconsciously clenched his hands.

Is it the Mu family?

"Squeak...click..."

The lock turned, and the creaking door was pushed open.

The newcomer held a dazzling, warm orb of light in his hand.

A large amount of light suddenly poured in from outside.

Ji Ming then realized who it was.

"Teacher! Dean! And Senior Brother Jiang!" Ji Ming stood up excitedly.

"What about me?" Mo Fan said, annoyed.

Ji Ming glanced at Mo Fan's face and quickly added, "Senior Mo! What brings you all here!"

As for Mu Ningxue, although he recognized the face, he didn't know what to call her, since Mu Ningxue had never studied at Tianlan Magic High School or Mingzhu Academy.

"How are you? Did they hurt you when they locked you up here?" Qin Yun approached and asked with concern.

Ji Ming shook his head slightly: "No, after I was locked up here, apart from that Mu family member who spoke to me through the door, I haven't seen anyone else. I've been in the room the whole time."

"Judge Liang, even if it's temporary detention, this kind of room isn't suitable for Ji Ming, is it?" Dean Xiao asked Judge Liang.

Judge Liang shrugged: "I don't know much about this matter. It's not my place to deal with mid-level mages. It's all handled by my subordinates. If Dean Xiao thinks it's inappropriate, I'll change his room."

“No need, we will take Ji Ming directly back to the academy. If there is to be a trial, then come to the academy to find us then. With my name as guarantor, you can take him out, right?” Dean Xiao said.

"I'm afraid that won't work. His crime involves the serious offense of intentionally harming a mage, and it's not so easy to take him out. Dean Xiao, as you know, the Mu family is involved, so I can't make a decision," Judge Liang said, shaking his head.

His statement clearly contradicts what he said before.

How can this be considered a lack of understanding?
A short paragraph can explain the ins and outs of the matter.

It seems that Judge Liang is one of them.

Dean Xiao didn't want to say more, so he asked Jiang Yuan beside him, "What do you think we should do next?"

"Take him away and go directly to the Mu family," Jiang Yuan said calmly.

"Where did this junior come from? He's already a prisoner being held in the courtroom. How can you just take him away like that?" Judge Liang said unhappily.

"I said I'd take him away, so I'll take him away. You have no right to speak here." Jiang Yuan frowned slightly.

"What?! You said... Ah!!!"

Judge Liang felt insulted and was furious. But his anger lasted only a second before his limbs twisted at an eerie angle, and the excruciating pain made him scream in agony.

Jiang Yuan silenced Judge Liang, then said to the crowd, "Let's go. Take this person with us to the Mu family as well."

(End of this chapter)