Qin Anlan had not neglected his cultivation.
Cultivation was like rowing upstream: if one did not advance, one fell behind.
Yet the path of cultivation required a proper balance between exertion and rest.
Overtraining would only prove counterproductive.
His training of Liu Ruyan was also proceeding in full swing.
Grace and intimidation went hand in hand, the double blow of stick and sweet dates.
Liu Ruyan's formerly unyielding attitude had long since begun to crumble into submission.
Even the way she looked at Qin Anlan had undergone a tangible change.
Her fury and hatred had gradually been worn smooth through conquest after conquest.
What replaced them was the subconscious surrender deep within her heart.
Qin Anlan was quite satisfied with his masterpiece.
He believed that before long, he would gain a loyal female pet.
During this time, Qin Anlan also went to inspect the newly constructed Bronze Sparrow Platform.
Qin Anlan had already intended to build the Bronze Sparrow Platform, gathering the female leads of the world within its net.
It had to be said that the Divine Marquis of Zhenguo's Estate was not merely boasting about its efficiency.
The Bronze Sparrow Platform would likely be completed in less than half a month.
Once the Bronze Sparrow Platform was finished, Liu Ruyan could be made to move in.
Liu Ruyan would also become the first female pet upon the Bronze Sparrow Platform.
As for the second female pet, Qin Anlan had long since chosen her.
That person was none other than Liu Ruyan's biological elder sister, Liu Ruxue.
With the Empress's Imperial Decree, Qin Anlan could rightfully head to Heavenly Firmament Academy and take Liu Ruxue as his female pet.
... Heavenly Firmament Academy.
Main Hall.
"You people of the Divine Marquis of Zhenguo's Estate have gone too far, forcibly trying to claim Heavenly Firmament Academy's outstanding student as your own."
"Liu Ruxue is an Inner Sect Disciple of Heavenly Firmament Academy. Her talent is exceptional, and she is one of the academy's finest students."
"What right do you have to make her Qin Anlan's maid without even obtaining her consent?"
"Do you not know that Qin Anlan destroyed the Liu Family, killed Liu Ruxue's parents, and captured her younger sister? He is Liu Ruxue's sworn enemy, one who cannot exist beneath the same sky as her."
"To curry favor with Qin Anlan, you fawn on the powerful and sacrifice a disciple of Heavenly Firmament Academy. What you have done is the shame of the entire Heavenly Firmament Academy."
Within the magnificent golden hall stood a crowd of people, their voices clamoring in chaos.
The handsome youth, his face carrying a trace of unyielding resolve, clenched his fists and let out an indignant roar.
He was none other than their protagonist, Heavenly Firmament Academy's Senior Disciple of the Inner Sect, Ye Qingyun.
"Insolence! You are merely an Inner Sect Disciple. What right do you have to point fingers here? You even dare to offend the Young Lord of the Divine Marquis and Esteemed Dean? I think you are tired of living."
The elder at the side, whose aura was restrained yet whose presence was terrifying, had already been angered to the point of turning livid by this sudden scene.
His face dark, he spoke in an attempt to stop Ye Qingyun.
This was the main hall of Heavenly Firmament Academy.
Here were Heavenly Firmament Academy's dean, the current Left Prime Minister.
Heavenly Firmament Academy's vice dean, the current First Prince.
The Young Lord of the Divine Marquis of Zhenguo's Estate.
As well as numerous powerhouses from Heavenly Firmament Academy and the Divine Marquis of Zhenguo's Estate.
Ye Qingyun had suddenly stepped forward and accused them of their actions.
Was that not the same as slapping every one of these great figures across the face?
If not for concerns over appearances and the inappropriate timing, he would have wanted to slap Ye Qingyun, this fool who did not know the immensity of heaven and earth, to death.
Ye Qingyun possessed outstanding talent and exceptional bones. He was a rare genius Heavenly Firmament Academy saw only once in a century.
As Heavenly Firmament Academy's Senior Disciple of the Inner Sect, Ye Qingyun was not only highly skilled, but his intelligence and emotional intelligence were also second to none.
He was not only valued by many elders of Heavenly Firmament Academy, but also deeply favored by the First Prince and the Left Prime Minister.
But now, look what had happened.
With a single sentence, he had offended everyone to the bitter end.
Within the hall, many Inner Sect Disciples and True Disciples pointed at Ye Qingyun, whispering and discussing him in low voices.
The way they looked at Ye Qingyun was as though they were looking at an idiot.
"Has Ye Qingyun gone mad? He actually ran here to spout nonsense."
"Ye Qingyun may be the Senior Disciple Brother of the Inner Sect and the disciple of True Person Ziyun, but no matter how arrogant he is, he should know when to be arrogant."
Someone immediately stepped forward to sneer at him.
"This is the Empress's Imperial Decree, granting Liu Ruxue to the Young Lord of the Divine Marquis. Ye Qingyun dares to oppose it, even daring to slander Heavenly Firmament Academy and the dean. He is simply courting death."
"He does not want to live himself, yet he wants to drag people like us down with him. He is nothing but a scourge."
After all, the Child of Destiny came with a taunting aura of his own.
He was also far too flamboyant and overbearing in his usual conduct, drawing countless eyes.
It had caused many of Heavenly Firmament Academy's female disciples to develop favorable feelings toward Ye Qingyun.
With the support of the Left Prime Minister and the First Prince, Ye Qingyun had long become a red-hot figure in Heavenly Firmament Academy, basking in boundless glory.
The other disciples of Heavenly Firmament Academy had been angry with Ye Qingyun, yet dared not speak out.
Everyone had been waiting for Ye Qingyun to make a mistake.
And now.
They had finally waited for Ye Qingyun to step forward, offend the dean and the First Prince, and even openly defy the Empress's Imperial Decree.
Beat the dog that had fallen into the water.
They certainly did not mind taking this chance to stomp Ye Qingyun into the ground.
The many other elders were also rather dissatisfied with Ye Qingyun.
You were merely a minor Inner Sect Disciple. Even if you had earned the trust of the Left Prime Minister and the First Prince, could you not have done anything else?
Yet you had to choose this moment to offend the Young Lord of the Divine Marquis.
You even dared to openly defy the Empress's will.
You had certainly drawn enough attention and stolen enough of the limelight.
But the shit you had taken would have to be paid for by all of Heavenly Firmament Academy.
He had aroused public fury.
Ye Qingyun's actions had already provoked the wrath of the masses.
"Your name is Ye Qingyun, and you are the Senior Disciple of the Inner Sect of Heavenly Firmament Academy."
"When I saw your exceptional aptitude back then, I thought highly of you and even made an exception to personally instruct you."
"I originally believed that your future accomplishments would be limitless."
"Yet I never expected... never expected this!"
At that moment, the white-haired elder seated at the head of the hall, carrying a faint air of refinement, spoke.
As he said this, he could not help shaking his head, a trace of disappointment appearing on his face.
The elder's aura was like an abyss, unfathomable and impossible to gauge.
His eyes carried a soul-stirring force that made others afraid to meet his gaze.
His entire body exuded a majesty that did not require anger.
Clearly, he was a supreme powerhouse.
He was none other than Heavenly Firmament Academy's dean, as well as the current Left Prime Minister.
The moment the Left Prime Minister spoke, the entire hall immediately fell silent.
Everyone shut their mouths, not daring to utter another word.
Buzz!
Ye Qingyun only felt an immense pressure sweeping down upon him, blotting out the sky and covering the earth.
Under the oppression of that powerful aura, cold sweat involuntarily streamed down his forehead.
His entire body trembled without end.
However, beneath the gaze of the masses, he absolutely could not show the slightest weakness.
Moreover, since Ye Qingyun had dared to step forward, he naturally had his own trump card.
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