The Starry Sky Scholars were either geniuses or nobles. Every one of them was arrogant and proud, their eyes set higher than the heavens.
Moreover, when the Devil Bell suddenly rang, the Star Gazing Tower was not only surrounded by Starry Sky Scholars. Numerous Starry Sky Academy instructors had also rushed over to investigate.
Lu Qiji's words were tantamount to cursing all the teachers and students of Starry Sky Academy. The general meaning was: Everyone here except me is trash!
How could they stand that?
After hearing Lu Qiji's words, Yang Xiao Hu was frantic with anxiety. "Something's going to happen, Qiji. This will cause trouble. How could you say that? Even if that's what you think in your heart, you can't say it aloud. What if they start fighting later—"
"So what if they do?" Xiahou Qianbai said with a cold sneer. "Can they eat Lu Qiji alive? Broken Mountain has its obligations, and Starry Sky Academy has its responsibilities. The students nowadays chase pleasure and fame, coveting reputation and profit, yet they lack even a shred of compassion for the suffering of others. If Shenzhou falls into calamity, who can escape? Lu Qiji didn't say anything wrong."
"Exactly." As long as there was a chance to strike at Yang Xiao Hu, Kong Li would never let it pass, although he found Xiahou Qianbai even more disagreeable. "I think Classmate Qiji made perfect sense. Men are unwilling to shoulder responsibility and instead let a woman guard and protect them. Aren't they ashamed?"
"But even if that's what you think, you can't say it out loud." Yang Xiao Hu's face flushed red. "What if—what if—"
"A true man knows what to do and what not to do. Say whatever you think—that is how we cultivators follow our hearts. If your