Chapter 919: Shen Jun Cried

Time went back to the end of the enthronement ceremony.

Seeing such a stirring enthronement ceremony, the two clan leaders, Shen Wanting and Liu Zaiyan, were full of excitement and emotion.

Especially Shen Wanting, as the actual power holder of the largest family in Hongyuan City, knew the significance of the big stir Zhang Xuan had made today.

He had made all the master teachers fully acknowledge him; all the spirit beasts in Cloud Mist Ridge called him master... His power and influence were unmatched in Hongyuan City.

Even Emperor Yu Shenqing was far behind, not on the same level.

By befriending him, the Shen family's rise to prominence and increasing strength was just around the corner.

Just as he was about to return to the family and discuss with the elders how to build a connection, he saw his most admired son being carried in, covered in severe injuries.

"What happened?" Shen Wanting's face darkened.

As the head of the four great families of Hongyuan City, the Shen family wielded immense deterrence. His son, the young clan leader, being beaten like this was lawless and showed no regard for the Shen family.

"Father, you must stand up for me..." Seeing him arrive, Shen Jun cried profusely and let out a miserable cry.

"Who did this? Whoever dares to provoke the Shen family, even if he's a noble or a royal relative, I'll make him answer to me!"

His eyes narrowed, Shen Wanting's voice carried authority and unquestionable power.

As the head of the foremost family, he had this ability and this boldness.

"It's an unknown minor master teacher from the Master Teacher Academy... He was despicable, set traps, and relied on numbers to beat Liu Quan and me like this!"

Shen Jun gritted his teeth.

He only knew that the other side had many people; he didn't know exactly how many. His head was covered, and he felt a torrent of attacks raining down on him, and then... then it was over!

"An unknown minor master teacher? Outnumbering you?"

Shen Wanting raised an eyebrow: "Has he got a death wish, daring to cause trouble?"

Although the Shen family was just a great clan, its influence spanned all walks of life. The Hongyuan City Master Teacher Hall had seven of their six-star master teacher retainers, and several family members had also reached the six-star level.

Therefore, an ordinary master teacher posed no threat; they could discipline him as they pleased, and the Master Teacher Hall or Academy would grant them that face.

"What star level is he?" Though a minor master teacher was nothing, Shen Wanting still asked carefully.

"Four-star!"

Shen Jun quickly replied.

Just a mere four-star master teacher; for his father to act, it would be easy and pleasant, dealing with him in minutes.

"A guy at this level dares to bully us?" His eyes narrowed, Shen Wanting waved his hand grandly: "What's his name? I'll send someone to the Master Teacher Academy to arrest him and let you vent your anger!"

"His name is Zhang Xuan, an arrogant fool who doesn't know his place..."

Shen Jun gritted his teeth, imagining his father's actions would surely make the other party miserable, when he saw the usually composed middle-aged man trembling all over, his face turning deathly pale.

"Father, what's wrong?" Shen Jun couldn't help asking.

Before he finished, Shen Wanting kicked him, his beard shaking with rage: "Fuck your grandmother, if you want to die, don't drag the Shen family down with you!"

Bang!

Not expecting his father to attack him, Shen Jun was caught off guard and kicked into the wall, spitting blood profusely, nearly dying on the spot.

At the same time, he was completely bewildered... Father, I'm the one who was beaten. If you won't avenge me, that's fine, but cursing and hitting me—what are you doing?

And 'fuck my grandmother'—even if you had the guts, would you dare...

"Father, if you don't want to get involved, I'll handle it myself. As the eldest son of the Shen family, I can still deal with a four-star master teacher..."

Roaring, Shen Jun gritted his teeth.

Regardless, he had official merit and illustrious military achievements. Now beaten like this, not only was he not avenged, but he was also beaten...

If necessary, he could use his connections. Having risen to such a position in the military, how could he be simple?

Teaching a fourth-level master teacher a lesson should be quite easy.

"You still want to act yourself? Believe me, I'll chop you up right now..."

Hearing this rebellious son's words, Shen Wanting nearly spat blood. He waved his hand: "Men, tie this bastard up and beat him within an inch of his life, don't hold back!"

"This..." Hearing the order, the group of servants who rushed in were all at a loss.

But since the order was given, they dared not refuse. They stepped forward and tied Shen Jun up, but didn't strike.

"Why?" Seeing his father was truly angry, not joking, Shen Jun was full of disbelief.

"You still ask why? Do you know who the new dean of the Master Teacher Academy is?" Shen Wanting trembled with anger.

"Dean? I had just arrived at the academy and was beaten before the enthronement ceremony even started..." Shen Jun said awkwardly.

Although he had gone with his father to see the spectacle, he was beaten beyond recognition before the ceremony began and was carried back to the family by his subordinates.

Having seen nothing, he naturally didn't know who the new dean was, nor what a stir had been caused.

"The new dean is Zhang Xuan!"

Shen Wanting said angrily, then waved to the servants: "Take this rebellious son to the Master Teacher Academy to apologize. Oh no, first go to the imperial palace. I need to see Emperor Yu Shenqing!"

With this rebellious son committing such a heinous act, if they went to apologize, they probably wouldn't even see the dean. They could only hope for the emperor's face!

...

The same scene was playing out in the Liu family.

Liu Quan was also completely bewildered, beaten black and blue by his father. Worst of all, his previous injuries were not allowed to be treated... causing many places to fester more and more, unbearably painful and miserable.

If he hadn't understood before, now seeing Zhang Xuan sitting in the main seat, making Prince Huai weep with gratitude and nearly kneel, and even making Emperor Yu Shenqing beg him to accept the Bodhi seed...

Even a fool would understand this person's status.

"I alone am responsible for what I did. I was the one who wanted to deal with Dean Zhang. Please, Dean, don't hold it against the Shen family..."

Severely injured, Shen Jun gritted his teeth and said.

"And me. I hired those men. It has nothing to do with the Liu family. My father knew nothing..."

Liu Quan also hurriedly said.

After listening for a while, Zhang Xuan finally understood what had happened and couldn't help shaking his head.

You came to the Master Teacher Academy to teach me a lesson... Isn't that asking for trouble?

Even if no one knew his identity as dean at the time, the Xuanxuan was still there... Not being beaten to death on the spot was already showing mercy.

Full of helplessness, he was about to refuse their compensation—after all, he wasn't injured—when a flash of inspiration struck, and he accepted the ring.

His status was no longer that of an ordinary student but the dean of the Master Teacher Academy. If he didn't deal with the fact that they had openly sought trouble with him, it would greatly affect the academy's reputation; moreover, these two families would be unable to live in peace in Hongyuan City.

Not to mention anything else, with his influence, if others learned that they had offended him, who would dare to do business with them?

They would avoid them like the plague!

Status dictates words and actions; every move must befit one's position. That is... society!

Accepting the ring, he swept his spirit sense inside and saw countless treasures.

There were nearly five hundred high-grade spirit stones alone.

"These two families are quite generous!" Zhang Xuan was startled.

So many high-grade spirit stones were no small amount. Even the Hongyuan royal family would be hard-pressed to produce them and would need time to recover. These two families had easily offered them, showing their deep resources.

"The Shen family's trading network spans the entire Hongyuan Empire, and many of their dealings are with the Qingyuan Title Empire... Their assets are considerable. In terms of liquid capital, even our royal family might not have as much..."

Seeing his shock, Yu Shenqing secretly transmitted a message.

"Richer than the royal family?" Zhang Xuan was amazed.

No wonder when he first met Shen Jun, he directly offered two high-grade spirit stones as a gift—something even Xing Yuan and Yu Fei'er couldn't do.

So his family was this wealthy!

"Since they do business and have dealings with the Qingyuan Empire, I can have them help..." Turning the idea over in his mind, Zhang Xuan's eyes lit up.

He was short of money and couldn't find high-grade spirit stones. Since they did business and had connections with the Qingyuan Title Empire, selling some things should be very easy.

Much easier than if he did it himself.

So why not use them?

"I'll accept these things!" With that, Zhang Xuan nodded and looked over: "Actually, I have some matters that might trouble you."

"Dean, what are you saying? The Shen and Liu families will do whatever we can, without hesitation..."

Shen Wanting and Liu Zaiyan's eyes lit up as they clasped their fists.

What they feared most now was that the other party wanted nothing. Having tasks would allow them to build a closer relationship.

"You saw what happened during the enthronement ceremony. The many spirit beasts from Cloud Mist Ridge gave me many gifts to please me. I have no use for them. Since both your families are in business, could you sell them on my behalf?"

Zhang Xuan stated his purpose.

"This... we would be honored!"

Hearing this request, Shen Wanting and Liu Zaiyan were overjoyed.

Involving interests would make the bond unbreakable. By entrusting these things to them, he had set aside past grievances and shown trust.

"That's good..." Zhang Xuan said no more and took out a storage ring to hand over.

All the treasures given by the sacred beasts of Cloud Mist Ridge were inside.

Although these items were rare, they were of little use to him. It was better to exchange them for high-grade spirit stones for cultivation.

Besides, with their roots here, they wouldn't dare play any tricks.

"These items are in high demand whether in Hongyuan City or other empires... Rest assured, Dean, leave it to us. We guarantee to sell them all within two months!"

Shen Wanting nodded repeatedly.