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Chapter 342 Meeting

While Yin Qingleng was gathering others to discuss Lu Wang's return, Xu Ning and the others also met with members of Bingyu Academy's own faction.

"Brother Jiang, Lu Wang, you're back!"

Inside a pavilion, a bald old man greeted Xu Ning and his companions.

This bald old man is named Xu Siqi. He is one of the academy teachers of Bingyu Academy and his strength is at the peak of the fourth rank.

Xu Siqi was a staunch supporter of the old academy master, so since the old academy master's death, he had been waiting for Lu Wang to return and inherit the position of academy master.

Now, we've finally waited for Lu Wang and Jiang Xu to return.

"Brother Jiang, you seem to be injured?"

Xu Siqi noticed something was wrong with Jiang Xu.

"He sustained some injuries."

Then, Jiang Xu recounted his and Lu Wang's escape experience to Xu Siqi.

"What?! You're being hunted down by Yin Qingleng's men!"

After listening to Jiang Xu finish speaking, Xu Siqi flew into a rage and stood up abruptly from his seat.

He had a fiery temper, and his face was full of anger: "I'm going to find him right now!"

"Professor Xu!"

Jiang Xu grabbed Xu Siqi: "Don't be impulsive! Even if you go to Yin Qingleng now, he won't admit it. Although it was his men who chased us, there's no direct evidence that he ordered them."

"If we rashly start a conflict, he might turn around and accuse us. Moreover, he is now the head of the academy and has enormous power. We simply cannot suppress him head-on right now."

Jiang Xu's words calmed Xu Siqi down.

"I acted impulsively..."

Xu Siqi sighed.

Then, he looked at Xu Ning and said, "Thank you, Brother Xu Ning. Thanks to you, Brother Jiang and Lu Wang were able to escape from the thieves."

While recounting their escape, Jiang Xu had already told Xu Siqi about Xu Ning's rescue of them.

Xu Siqi looked Xu Ning up and down and sensed his extraordinary nature.

At such a young age, he has already reached the peak of the fourth rank. Only among the top forces in the Desolate Wind Domain could one find such an outstanding junior.

You're too kind.

Xu Ning clasped his hands in a gesture of greeting.

"I have decided to act as the introducer and bring Brother Xu into our Ice Feather Academy."

Jiang Xu said.

"Oh?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Siqi subconsciously frowned.

This was his instinctive reaction.

Recruiting powerful secret masters of unknown origin directly into the Ice Feather Academy is unprecedented.

However, after seeing the suggestive look in Jiang Xu's eyes, Xu Siqi realized what was going on.

Currently, within the Ice Feather Academy, there is a significant gap between the forces left behind by the former academy master and those of Yin Qingleng. If Xu Ning could join, it would be a tremendous boost to their strength.

Moreover, Xu Ning has also been kind to Lu Wang and Jiang Xu, so this action is not excessive.

"Great news!"

Having figured all this out, Xu Siqi quickly stated his position: "Brother Xu, your strength is formidable and your talent exceptional. Joining the Ice Feather Academy is a great thing, and I will fully support you!"

"Afterwards, I will try to find a way to get Brother Xu a professorship."

Jiang Xu also expressed his thoughts.

"That's a bit difficult..."

Xu Siqi thought for a moment and then responded.

"To obtain the status of an academician?"

Xu Ning, who was standing to the side, was also somewhat surprised to hear this.

Jiang Xu had not revealed this idea to himself before.

"It seems they want to tie me to their ship..."

After a moment's thought, Xu Ning understood Jiang Xu's deeper meaning.

Becoming an instructor and closely aligning oneself with them would be a significant asset in the struggle between Lu Wang and Yin Qingleng.

"Brother Jiang, what are your plans?"

Xu Siqi asked.

"Taking advantage of the young master's return, we must take the initiative to hold a high-level meeting."

Jiang Xu said, "At the meeting, we must bring up the matter of Lu Wang succeeding to the position of headmaster, and use the old headmaster's dying instructions as evidence to gain the upper hand in terms of reason."

"Yin Qingleng's people will definitely not let us succeed easily. They will do everything they can to obstruct us and find all sorts of excuses to prevent the young master from inheriting the position of headmaster. Judging from the current balance of power between the two sides, it is almost impossible for us to gain the upper hand in this decision. Given Yin Qingleng's style of doing things, even if they appear to be at a moral disadvantage, they will still delay the decision and find other excuses to deal with it. Therefore, it will be difficult to make Yin Qingleng give up the position of headmaster just through this method."

"However, we can use this as a strategic retreat. At this point, we can bring up the matter of recommending Brother Xu Ning as an academician, and we will encounter much less resistance."

Jiang Xu's statement was clearly well-considered.

"good!"

After hearing this, Xu Siqi agreed with Jiang Xu's idea: "In that case, I will go and find other people who support Lu Wang, so that we can communicate and unite at the next meeting."

"Thank you for your trouble."

Jiang Xu said.

Then, Xu Siqi waved his hand and hurriedly went to find other helpers.

Next, Xu Ning and Guan Yue were also provided with accommodations and settled down for the time being.

"Brother Xu, are we in danger now that we've been drawn into the Ice Feather Academy's vortex?"

After settling down, Guan Yue approached Xu Ning and expressed her concerns.

Although they had a place to stay, life was still far from peaceful.

"Where there is danger, there is opportunity."

Xu Ning said, "If we don't take advantage of this opportunity, it will be almost impossible for us to join a major secret society. Although the situation is a bit complicated right now, I think the outcome shouldn't be too bad."

Xu Ning's confidence did not come from Jiang Xu and Xu Siqi, but from himself.

If I become an academy master of the Ice Feather Academy, I will have access to a large amount of secret master resources. In that case, it will be much faster for me to gather the energy needed to advance to the fifth rank.

Once he advances to the fifth rank, Yin Qingleng will definitely be no match for him.

"Um……"

Hearing Xu Ning say this, Guan Yue felt a little more at ease.

After spending so much time together, she had long regarded Xu Ning as her pillar of support, and she believed whatever Xu Ning said.

Two days have passed.

"Brother Xu, let's go!"

On this day, Jiang Xu personally came to see Xu Ning: "The high-level meeting of the Ice Feather Academy is about to begin. At this meeting, Xu Siqi and I will do our best to help you obtain the position of Academy Master."

"Um."

Xu Ning nodded and followed Jiang Xu to the meeting place.

At this time, about ten people had already entered the room.

As soon as Xu Ning walked in, everyone's eyes turned to her.

Among these gazes, some were curious, some were friendly, and some were wary and mocking.

With just a glance, Xu Ning had already basically confirmed the identities of both sides.

"Xu Ning, sit down."

Jiang Xu gestured for Xu Ning to sit down: "Those who have come today are all from the Ice Feather Academy, including the academy teachers and other important figures."

"Um……"

Xu Ning responded and continued to observe.

(End of this chapter)