Sword Saint Chen Xin

"Uncle Ning?"

The Vice Dean of Notting City Junior Soul Master Academy froze for a moment. He walked over to the Dean's side and lowered his voice. "Dean, does he know Sect Leader Ning?"

The Dean nodded slightly.

"Th-this... this..." The Vice Dean who had expelled Ye Feng panicked. He looked at Ye Feng, not knowing what to say.

"Now you know how to panic?" the Dean of Notting Academy asked mockingly.

"Dean, you must put in a good word for me with Sect Leader Ning." The Vice Dean who had expelled Ye Feng wore a bitter expression as he pleaded with the Dean of Notting Academy, who had brought Ning Fengzhi into the academy.

"Sect Leader Ning is magnanimous. He naturally will not lower himself to your level. But perhaps you do not know who his teacher is," the Dean said.

"Who is his teacher?" the Vice Dean who had expelled Ye Feng asked.

"Sword Saint Chen Xin!" the Dean answered.

"What? It is actually him?" The Vice Dean who had expelled Ye Feng turned deathly pale, his eyes wide like a condemned prisoner awaiting execution.

Sword Saint Chen Xin was renowned throughout the soul master world. The reason the Vice Dean who had expelled Ye Feng was so horrified was that he had heard of Sword Saint Chen Xin's way of doing things. Sword Saint Chen Xin acted as he pleased, and he was every bit as ruthless as Clear Sky Douluo Tang Hao.

To Ning Fengzhi, as long as Sword Saint Chen Xin did not beat up Spirit Hall's Pope, nothing he did was a problem.

Now that the Vice Dean had expelled Ye Feng, Sword Saint Chen Xin's disciple, even if Sword Saint Chen Xin killed him, the Heaven Dou Empire would not pursue the matter.

The Vice Dean was truly afraid. He knew that this time, he had provoked someone he should never have provoked.

Meanwhile, Ning Fengzhi learned the full story from Ye Feng. His gaze fell upon Xiao Xiao, who bullied the weak by relying on his power. His tone was calm, yet carried an unquestionable authority. "Xiao Xiao, from now on, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will no longer conduct any business with you."

"Sect Leader Ning, it is a misunderstanding. This is all a misunderstanding. It is like a volcano erupted and destroyed the volcano—one family failed to recognize another. It is completely a misunderstanding." Xiao Xiao hurriedly explained.

"Stop. You and I are not family. A family member like you is far beyond my reach. Within three days, settle every outstanding tab you have run up with me," Ning Fengzhi said again.

"Sect Leader Ning, everything that happened today truly was a misunderstanding. Please, be merciful and forgive me this once. I am willing to accept any punishment you give me." Xiao Xiao's face was bitter. Though his family was wealthy and influential, he had also bought quite a lot on credit from Ning Fengzhi.

Ning Fengzhi's business spanned the Heaven Dou Empire, and his wealth could rival that of a nation. Xiao Xiao did not lack the money to repay what he owed Sect Leader Ning. But once word of today's matter spread, many people would want to draw a clear line between themselves and Xiao Xiao to demonstrate their stance to Ning Fengzhi. If that happened, many suppliers would come to Xiao Xiao demanding payment of their remaining balances. Bankruptcy would then be inevitable.

"Stop. I am merely an ordinary man. How would I dare punish you? Shortly, I will have the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's person in charge in Notting City go to your home and settle the remaining balance with you," Ning Fengzhi said coldly.

"It is over... It is all over..."

Xiao Xiao's expression changed drastically. Unable to bear such a blow, he collapsed onto the ground. He stared blankly at Ye Feng. Never in his dreams had he imagined that bullying a Work-Study Student, a poor person, would one day drive him to bankruptcy.

Xiao Xiao stared at Ye Feng. A flash of inspiration struck his mind, and he no longer cared about his dignity. He had grown accustomed to wealth and arrogance. If he had to go bankrupt and become a poor man, he would rather be killed with a single stroke.

Thud.

Xiao Xiao dropped to both knees, his face mournful. Facing Ye Feng, he begged, "Little brother—no, little ancestor. Please be magnanimous and spare me this once. Have Sect Leader Ning take back his order. I, Xiao Xiao, am willing to serve you like an ox or a horse in repayment for your kindness."

Ye Feng remained unmoved. A trace of chill filled his gaze as he said calmly, "This is all Uncle Ning's decision. I am merely a junior and have limited ability. You are begging the wrong person."

Ning Fengzhi was stunned. He looked at Ye Feng and rubbed his head. He was very pleased that Ye Feng could say such a thing. Ning Fengzhi had met countless people and understood well that those in power sometimes had to be cold and ruthless.

"Student Ye Feng!"

The Vice Dean hurried over to Ye Feng with a smile and called out to him.

"I am no longer a student of this academy. You expelled me not long ago, remember?" Ye Feng said.

"Student Ye Feng, what are you saying? I was deceived by villains. From this moment onward, I announce that the student status of all you Work-Study Students will be restored." The Vice Dean smiled.

"You were the one who drove us away, and now you are the one asking us to stay. Do you take us for merchandise?" Ye Feng rebuked coldly.

"Ye Feng, could you stay for my sake? I deeply apologize for the matter of your expulsion from the academy." The Dean of Notting Academy finished speaking and bowed to Ye Feng.

"Dean, what are you doing?" Ye Feng hurried forward and helped the Dean of Notting Academy up.

"Ye Feng, stay." The Dean of Notting Academy's tone was extremely sincere. Looking at the Vice Dean, he continued, "I will certainly give you justice regarding today's matter. Notting Academy will also severely punish all relevant parties without leniency."

"This..."

Ye Feng hesitated for a moment and noticed Wang Sheng, Xiao Wu, and the others looking at him. Clearly, Wang Sheng, Xiao Wu, and the others needed to remain here to systematically study knowledge related to martial souls.

"Fine." Ye Feng compromised and agreed.

"Ye Feng, where is Uncle Sword?" Ning Fengzhi asked curiously. "Why is Uncle Sword not here with you?"

Ye Feng then told Ning Fengzhi that Sword Saint Chen Xin had already left. Ning Fengzhi also bid Ye Feng farewell, saying that he would visit him when he had time. Ye Feng then set out for the Notting City Spirit Hall Branch. With nothing to do, Xiao Wu asked to accompany Ye Feng to Spirit Hall to obtain soul master advancement certification. Ye Feng happily agreed.

Before leaving, Xiao Wu did not forget to snort at Tang San. Clearly, Xiao Wu was deeply dissatisfied with Tang San for relying on his teacher Yu Xiaogang's connections to remain at the academy, yet not pleading on behalf of the Work-Study Students.

After Ye Feng and the others left, the Vice Dean who had expelled Ye Feng let out a breath of relief. "Dean, I accept what happened today. I am willing to accept any punishment the academy gives me."

The Vice Dean thought to himself that Ning Fengzhi had not punished him anyway. At most, he would lose his position as Vice Dean.

The Dean of Notting Academy glanced at the Vice Dean. His worldly, experienced eyes saw through the Vice Dean's thoughts, and he deliberately reminded him, "Do not think I do not know what you are thinking. Do not blame me for failing to warn you. Ye Feng's teacher is Sword Douluo, Sword Saint Chen Xin. Sect Leader Ning did not pursue the matter with you, but what about Sword Saint Chen Xin?"

"Sword Saint Chen Xin?"

The Vice Dean froze, his face turning pale as Sword Saint Chen Xin's figure surfaced in his mind.

"Yes."

The Dean deliberately warned him, "You treated Sword Saint Chen Xin's direct disciple this way. Do you think he will spare you? If I were you, I would kneel before the gates of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect right now and ask him to punish me. That way, you might still be able to keep your life."