Coming with Great Splendor, Leaving in Utter Disgrace

Qin Jishi frowned, looking at Liang Simeng before him. He felt an inexplicable revulsion.

Neither of them spoke, merely gazing at each other in silence.

"Chief Liang... Chief Liang..." Zhang Shiqing, sensing the tension, spoke with a slight tremor in her voice, "That, this matter... it has nothing to do with him..."

"You are Zhang Shiqing?" Liang Simeng glanced sideways, appraising her from head to toe. "Not bad. At such a young age, you're already at the Mystic Spirit Realm. This talent is quite outstanding."

"Thank you for your praise, Chief Liang." Zhang Shiqing bowed slightly. "But this matter with World-Saving Pavilion..."

"No need to say more." Liang Simeng cut her off coldly. "I will make my own judgment."

With that, Liang Simeng turned her gaze to Qin Jishi. "Did you find Yang Kun?"

"You know the answer, yet you ask?" Qin Jishi replied casually.

"Heh heh!" Liang Simeng laughed instead of getting angry. "Qin Jishi, oh Qin Jishi, do you still think you are the same person you once were, full of glory? Sometimes, ignorant arrogance will bring about your utter destruction."

"This doesn't seem to concern you," Qin Jishi said, clearly growing impatient.

Although Qin Jishi's voice was not loud, those around him heard it clearly.

They were shocked and horrified.

How dare Qin Jishi speak to the Chief of the Black and White Academy like that? Did he truly believe he was omnipotent, viewing all beings on the Azure Wave Continent as mere mortals?

Offending the Black Eagle Prefecture was entirely different from offending the Black and White Academy.

For the former, there was still a sliver of hope.

For the latter, even heavenly powers would be of no avail.

It could be said their hearts were in their throats, fearing that the other party's wrath might spill over to the innocent.

Qin Jishi's attitude made Liang Simeng's eyebrows twitch, but she did not get angry. Shaking her head slightly, she said, "If that's the case, then consider everything I said previously as unsaid."

"Alright!"

"Let's get straight to the point. I didn't expect you to have made a friend like Yang Kun at World-Saving Pavilion. This matter was the Liu Family's fault, but Liu Kai has already received his due punishment. Let this matter rest here."

Qin Jishi remained silent, simply looking at her.

"Is there a problem?" Liang Simeng narrowed her eyes. "I'm doing this for your own good. After all, this matter started because of you. If something were to happen to Liu Kai, the Academy would not let it go, and you would likely be implicated."

"You also think this matter is my fault?" Qin Jishi retorted without answering.

"Does it make a difference?" Liang Simeng shrugged. "Truth is held by the strong."

"Heh heh, well said, 'truth is held by the strong'." Qin Jishi gave a cold laugh.

"What? Unhappy?" Liang Simeng teased. "Even if you're unhappy, what can you do? Back then, you were the genius of the Qin family. The Qin family could spare no resources for you. Even though you were only an adopted son, they still arranged this engagement with our Liang family for you. Why? Because your potential was limitless."

"Why didn't Qin Tian, as the legitimate son, receive such treatment? Wasn't it because he wasn't as good as you?"

"And now?"

Liang Simeng sneered. "Your Profound Energy is gone. The Qin family discarded you like trash, not hesitating to change the engagement to Qin Tian. Why? Because they saw hope in Qin Tian. For our Black and White Academy, Liu Kai holds value. Even if he caused all the consequences, do you think our Black and White Academy would side with you? Surely you understand such a simple logic?"

Qin Jishi's eye twitched, and a faint, fleeting killing intent appeared.

However, this killing intent vanished as quickly as it appeared, and he returned to his calm demeanor.

"Yes... you are right!" Qin Jishi nodded slightly. "I hope you remember these words: truth is held by the strong."

"Patriarch Yang!"

Qin Jishi glanced at Yang Kun, then stepped aside and fell silent.

Upon hearing this, Yang Kun instantly understood. He lightly raised his arm, and a group of people retreated to the surroundings.

The Liu Family members, seeing this, felt immense relief, their hearts finally at ease.

"Chief Liang... Chief Liang... thank you... our Liu Family is eternally grateful for this kindness... When Kai'er goes to the Black and White Academy in the future... he will definitely follow Chief Liang's lead... and go through fire and water without hesitation."

Glancing at the fawning Liu Qiang, Liang Simeng raised her hand. "This matter ends here. Hurry and leave."

"Yes, yes, yes!" Liu Qiang dared not linger any longer. He shot a resentful glare at Qin Jishi and led his men away in a sorry state, slinking off.

They left as disgracefully as they had arrived in glory.

Soon, Liu Qiang and his group disappeared. Liang Simeng turned her gaze to Zhang Shiqing.

"Your talent is excellent. If you can receive the cultivation of our Black and White Academy, I believe your future will be promising."

Before Zhang Shiqing could speak, Liang Simeng continued meaningfully, "Don't waste your efforts on trivial matters during your prime. It might become a burden."

After speaking, Liang Simeng and Tang Yan moved, leaving the place.

Watching Liang Simeng's departing back, Zhang Shiqing turned to look at Qin Jishi.

Her gaze seemed to be asking, and also appraising.

Crazy.

Qin Jishi uttered two words softly and turned to leave.

He understood what Liang Simeng meant. It clearly angered Qin Jishi.

Even if he had no feelings for Zhang Shiqing, she was still his woman. Better to tear down ten temples than ruin one marriage. Was this how a person should act?

"Get out of here!"

Zhang Shiqing exchanged a few words with her father and then followed Qin Jishi.

Long after Liang Simeng had left, everyone was still in a daze.

Gulp

Their throats bobbed involuntarily.

This was absolute power. Even though Qin Jishi had connections with the Young Prefecture Lord of Black Eagle Prefecture, he still had to bow his head to the top disciple of Black and White Academy.

However!

Even so, their perception of Qin Jishi had completely changed.

Being connected to the Young Prefecture Lord of Black Eagle Prefecture meant he could roam freely throughout Soaring Dragon City.

With this thought, the powers that had previously kicked him while he was down began to fawn over him.

"Patriarch Zhang, you've found a great son-in-law. We never expected him to be connected to the Young Prefecture Lord of Black Eagle Prefecture. You'll have to look out for us in the future."

"That's right, Patriarch Zhang. If you ever need anything, just say the word, and we'll be there without fail."

"..."

The Zhang family members understood that the change in attitude from these powers was all because of Qin Jishi.

They had previously looked down on Qin Jishi, but now their faces felt like they were burning.

Zhang Cheng almost stumbled and fell; he realized he was the clown all along.

The most ashamed was Tang Xiulan. The son-in-law she considered trash had actually resolved this crisis, allowing their Zhang family to receive respect from all the major powers.

Zhang Jinhua, forcing himself to stand despite his weakened body, greeted the various powers and then stated he was unwell, ordering his men to escort them out.

After all the powers had left, Yang Kun and Zhao Tai briefly spoke with Zhang Jinhua before also departing.

No one understood better than Yang Kun that Qin Jishi had spared the Liu Family this time out of consideration for Liang Simeng, but he certainly wouldn't let the matter rest.

He knew Qin Jishi was a man of his word. He had already given the Liu Family a chance, and since they didn't cherish it, their fate would likely be annihilation.

On the way, Zhao Tai hesitated to speak. He felt it was a great pity that they couldn't destroy the Liu Family this time. Now that Black and White Academy had intervened, it would be incredibly difficult to eliminate them in the future.

As if sensing Zhao Tai's thoughts, Yang Kun smiled meaningfully, "Brother Zhao, I know what you're thinking. Just wait, the Liu Family won't be able to jump around for much longer."

"No, Brother Yang, what do you mean by that?"

"It's something you can understand but not put into words."

"Brother Yang, don't keep me in suspense. Black and White Academy has already stepped in. To move against the Liu Family now would be like going against Black and White Academy..."

"..."