Star Martial Soaring Cloud

No wonder I couldn't beat them!

Wang Xiao rubbed his still slightly aching nose, and the resentment in his heart completely vanished.

No wonder those drunken stone sculptures are everywhere; they are the divine imprints left by the dean, who is supervising the exam in his own way.

wrong!

Wang Xiao suddenly realized a serious problem.

Doesn't this mean that not only will we see that "beautiful" stone sculpture every day, but we'll also see the Dean's "divine descent" from time to time?

As the image of the other person in green robes and red face, with a free and unrestrained demeanor, appeared in his mind, Wang Xiao's lips twitched uncontrollably.

But in an instant, a string of praises involuntarily welled up in my mind: the Dean is of noble character, has an otherworldly air, and is highly respected, which truly inspires my admiration. My admiration for him is like a river in spring, flowing endlessly.

People say that the highest level of flattery is to be subtle and natural, like a gentle rain nourishing the earth.

Looking at the dean's pleased expression, Wang Xiao felt a mix of emotions and wondered to himself: Could it be that he had unintentionally grasped the essence of flattery?

"It is truly an honor for our humble abode to have the Dean here in person. I am deeply fortunate and feel as if I am bathed in a spring breeze!" Wang Xiao tried his best to suppress the twitching corners of his mouth and put on a sincere smile. "I dare to ask the Dean a question."

Instead of answering directly, the dean asked, "What do you think of the design of the entrance to this space?"

"A door?" Wang Xiao was slightly taken aback and quickly looked around.

All that could be seen was the azure sea, the sandy beach, and a small boat. With the dean in front of him, there was not a single door in sight. "There is no door in this world."

"That's more like it." The dean shrugged. "No way, what question do you have?"

"I..." Wang Xiao stammered, feeling a tightness in his chest that almost made him vomit blood. His anger surged, but he dared not show it, only taking deep breaths to forcefully calm himself. "Then, what brings the Dean here?"

"I need your help with a small matter." The dean smiled, his expression appearing kind and benevolent, but Wang Xiao sensed a hidden sharpness beneath that smile, and a chill ran down his spine.

"Don't I have any pride? I just asked you a question, and you couldn't answer it. Now you want my help, so my answer will be the same!" But when these words came out, they were completely different.

"I would be more than happy to!" Wang Xiao blurted out, his face beaming with smiles.

A wise person knows when to yield and doesn't suffer immediate losses; agree first and think later.

"Explain yourself, what exactly happened?" The dean reached into his sleeve, took out a scroll, and handed it to Wang Xiao.

Wang Xiao reached out and took it, then looked down and stared in disbelief at what was inside.

This is an official file from the Ministry of Justice of the Great Qian Dynasty. The file clearly records: Lu Yang, a native of Xingguang Village, Yuhang, Dongbin, is a pirate who has committed numerous evils, including arson, murder, and robbery. He is a wanted criminal with a large bounty on his head by the Great Qian Dynasty.

The list of crimes was densely packed: hijacking thirty-seven merchant ships, murdering more than two hundred innocent crew members, plundering property worth millions of gold coins, and even hoarding prohibited weapons... The various evil deeds were extremely exaggerated.

Is this Jixia Academy my home?

Is this the most reliable backer the dean mentioned?

He actually—

I failed the exam!