Betraying His Own

On the table sat a yellow-black earthenware pot, which was currently enveloped in Psychic Energy.

A moment later, the Psychic Energy membrane was dispelled, and the white steam that had been trapped in the earthenware pot was instantly released.

White smoke rose slowly, carrying with it a strange fragrance.

A hand reached out from the side of the table, ignoring the scalding heat of the pot lid, and directly lifted the lid of the casserole.

The steaming heat from the meat, vegetables, and rice wafted over, instantly filling the small room of the inn with its aroma.

Inside the pot, which was about the size of an adult's head, were neatly arranged slices of seafood.

Dice of cured pork is laid around the seafood, its oil seeping out and mixing with the special sauce to give off a unique meaty aroma.

Shisui looked at the pot of claypot rice in front of him with satisfaction, and happily picked up his bowl and chopsticks to begin his dinner.

As for the chaotic and terrified commotion in the distance, that was none of his concern.

Good morning, Bo Xi.

Good morning, Senior Bo Xi.

"Good morning..."

Bo Xiqian walked along the tree-lined avenue of Shengtian Public School.

Students around him who knew him greeted him politely.

Sunlight filtered through the leaves of the golden-leaved ficus, casting a soft and elegant glow upon him.

As a descendant of the Bo Xi Family, he has brown hair just like Bo Xiwan.

However, as a direct descendant, his eyes were a deeper, darker blue, with a hint of profound depth that seemed to suggest a fall.

"Good morning."

He nodded politely in response, but his walking speed did not decrease at all.

Along the way, the "noise" from all directions did not deter him from moving forward.

His destination was the public library of Shengtian Public School, at the end of this road.

As he drew closer, the library's distinctive spire became increasingly clear.

The public library of Shengtian Public School occupies a very large area and is a landmark building on campus.

It stands like a well-preserved ancient castle, silently watching the passage of time.

In reality, it was built only shortly after the establishment of Shengtian Public School, a little over two hundred years ago.

Even the faint traces of war on the outer wall were caused within the last century.

The banyan tree path stopped outside the square in front of the library, Bo Xiqian stepped out into the dappled shadows of the trees.

Near the center of the square, there is a large fountain adorned with flowers.

A lifelike sculpted human figure stands in the center of the fountain.

The figure stands on flowers, has an iron chain around its waist, and holds a book. Upon closer inspection, one can also see that its eyes are blindfolded.

Bo Xiqian didn't pay much attention to it and took it for granted.

He walked to the left, around the fountain, climbed the steps, and entered the library's tall archway with his brooch-shaped student ID.

Upon entering, one is greeted by a floor-to-ceiling hall filled with numerous bookshelves arranged in a tiered fashion.

The central area of the library was opened up vertically, forming a skylight that leads directly to the top of the tower.

Looking up, the spire is dark, but that doesn't prevent the extended line of sight from reaching the books on other floors.

Bo Xiqian did not continue upwards, nor did he linger among the bookshelves like the others.

Instead, they walked unhurriedly towards the deepest part of the first level.

"Tap, tap, tap..."

The deeper you go, the quieter it becomes.

The footsteps approached and receded under the watchful gaze of the rows of books, until finally they stopped.

Bo Xiqian stopped in front of a large door that was the same color as the walls and was hidden by bookshelves.

"Knock, knock, knock, knock."

The gentle tapping creates a unique rhythm.

"Please come in."

The door opened and closed again, Bo Xiqian entered the small room located inside the library.

The room was already filled with people, some sitting and some standing; they were all students of Shengtian Public School.

At the same time, they are also students from other Human Race who are close to the "school".

"Everyone," a young man began, seeing that everyone had arrived, "This week's seminar will now begin."

"Recent actions by the Reformist Faction have already severely damaged the powerful clans."

"That's right, strike while the iron is hot. Now is the perfect opportunity to suppress the powerful families and win over more comrades."

"Everyone, don't be impatient for quick success! We need to confirm the situation in Mao City and its surrounding cities first, lest someone else snatch it away."

"Chen City upstream on the Wunu River is preoccupied with its own problems, and Huaihuang Continent upstream on Turbid Water Zhuoshui River is also in turmoil."

"As for Mao City, it is still under the control of our school."

"Now we'll see how things go on the other side Ringwater Continent."

"Bo Xi, are you confident you can get the position of family head?"

The topic abruptly shifted to Bo Xiqian.

He didn't panic, but instead responded.

"I'm 70% confident. We don't need to worry about those illegitimate sons. Next, we just need to deal with my older brothers, and everything should be fine."

"Okay, our Knowledge-Seeking Society will do its best to mobilize resources to assist you."

"The Bo Xi Family is the opening through which we broke into the Wu City, and even the entrenched power of the aristocratic families within the Ringwater Continent."

"It will also serve as a bridgehead for the next phase of operations!"

"Success in seizing power is the only acceptable outcome; failure is not an option."

"I understand."

Bo Xiqian nodded. "Everything is for the benefit of the All-School Alliance."

The words had barely left his lips when a chorus of responses erupted.

"Everything is for the benefit of the All-School Alliance!"

The loud shouts were firmly blocked by the seemingly ordinary wooden door, and not a single word was leaked.

No one knows that, hidden in the shadows of the library, a group of scions of powerful families are plotting something.

"Hmm, so this is Academy Island."

Meanwhile, outside Shengtian Public School, at the Chengxi Peninsula ferry terminal in Mao City.

While waiting for the boat, Shisui gazed at the small island adjacent to Mao City in the distance.

That's Academy Island, where Shengtian Public School is located.

Academy Island is not entirely a natural island; two-thirds of it is reclaimed land.

Above that, there are a series of primary and secondary schools, as well as a large number of advanced Psychic Energy research institutes and technology companies.

Rather than calling it Academy Island, it's more accurate to describe it as a breeding ground for talent and achievements fostered by Academic Cliques.

This is one of the foundations upon which academic cliques hold a monopoly in certain fields.

Therefore, the procedures to enter Academy Island are much more complicated than those to enter Mao City.

Fortunately, Shisui was well-prepared this time.

With just this admission certificate to Shengtian Public School in his hand, he could swagger onto the island without any problem.

"Waaah--"

"Ding-dong! The next cruise ship from the west of the city to Academy Island is now boarding."

Passengers taking the next cruise, please gather your belongings and proceed to the ticket gate for boarding.