Thick-Skinned and Shameless; What Are You Plotting?

After hearing this, Professor Confucius turned to glance at that person, then sighed and said, "You'll have to be more careful yourself."

"Before that person actually does anything to you, there's truly nothing we professors can do to them."

"Although their actions before were indeed extremely excessive, they were, after all, the first human Ancient Sage to open up the Master of the World Path."

"Back then, when humanity rose again, they truly made a tremendous contribution."

"We descendants have received their grace. For now, we really have no way to deal with them."

Hearing Professor Confucius say this, Zhang Zhi let out a long breath. To be targeted by someone like that—he truly had the worst luck imaginable.

Seeing Zhang Zhi's somewhat gloomy expression, Professor Confucius consoled him. "You don't need to worry too much. You're the Contemporary Protagonist of our human race, and we made arrangements long ago."

"Otherwise, how could you have enjoyed such peace and quiet until now?"

"However, they are ultimately an Ancient Sage of our human race. If we can avoid clashing with them, then we should."

"Although what they did was extremely dishonorable, they did, in the end, make enormous contributions to humanity."

"Humanity's rise once more and its renewed favor in the Multiverse were both largely thanks to them."

Zhang Zhi nodded. "This student understands."

"For the time being, I'll be more careful and try not to give them any opportunity to contact me, so as to avoid any accidents."

Professor Confucius nodded. "Still, you don't need to be overly cautious. If they go too far and you can't handle it, come straight to us."

"I'll take care of these matters for you."

Zhang Zhi bowed and thanked him. "Thank you, Teacher."

Professor Confucius waved his hand. "There's no need for such