Immortal Martial: Sweeping Through Two Worlds From Reality Section 22

This time, how could Jiang Shu still put on airs in front of him!

Power and money were always the ticket to society!

And in the small society of school, the principal was the ultimate authority!

So what if Jiang Shu had achieved Qi and Blood Sensing!

If the principal really wanted to punish him, he could only obediently take it!

"Jiang Shu really stirred things up this time—even the principal's here."

"Wang Han called it, huh. Jiang Shu's getting disciplined for sure."

"Han-ge's got the chops. Besides, this was Jiang Shu's fault to begin with. Taking a joke seriously, ditching Han-ge's books, and not even apologizing in time. Serves him right!"

"Not so sure—didn't you just see Jiang Shu lift that desk? That kind of strength, maybe he's actually made progress in martial arts, reached a minor success in Horse Stance, and sensed his Qi and Blood. With that kind of ability, the school'll probably just give him a warning to save face."

"Pfft, no way. You know Yao Zhenghao from Class Nine? That freak who always takes first at the sports meet? He's still one step away from Qi and Blood Sensing. Jiang Shu's PE scores are decent, but compared to Yao Zhenghao, he's way off. How could he be faster at martial arts? I bet it's some trick he learned online."

"True. If martial arts were that easy, every Martial Arts Student would be in university by now."

Whispers rippled through the classroom, and a wave of pity and regret washed toward Jiang Shu.

Everyone thought he was doomed this time.

And Wang Han, sipping a mouthful of hot water, felt utterly at ease!

He closed his eyes, as if the next moment he could already see the principal stepping up to the podium, publicly announcing Jiang Shu's misdeeds, and slapping him with the harshest warning!

The principal was coming! The classmates were murmuring! Wang Han was smug!

It all happened too fast. Xu Shuhui's heart, which had just settled, shot back up!

She looked at Jiang Shu.

But Jiang Shu sat steady as a mountain, calm and composed.

It wasn't that he was certain the school wouldn't punish him.

It was that he was confident—even if he left the school, he could stand on his own in this world through martial arts!

Martial arts meant gathering power in oneself, mastering one's fate, and facing every change!

Zhang Taining at the door took it all in.

After hearing Yan Dehou's account, he skimmed through the surveillance footage, then immediately got up and came in person to see Jiang Shu—this steady, academy-striving Martial Arts Student!

An academy.

That was something only students from First High School in all of Ji City could ever touch!

He had dreamed countless times of one of his own students getting into an academy.

Of Fifth High School climbing several rungs under his tenure, surpassing Fourth and Third High Schools in Ji City!

And now, that dream was about to unfold clearly before his eyes!

Even though Jiang Shu had only reached Qi and Blood Transportation so far.

But wasn't there still three months until the college entrance exam?

The school could give him plenty of time, plenty of resources.

Even if there was only a sliver of a chance, he would fight for it, try for it!

Excitement surged like waves crashing again and again. Zhang Taining's gaze locked onto the boy in the fifth row, third seat from the back.

Hair brushing past his ears.

Features handsome and refined.

Under the school uniform, his build wasn't as burly as imagined—it was well-proportioned.

Even now, when the whole classroom felt like a storm was about to break, like Mount Tai was about to collapse, his expression didn't waver, his posture sat firm as a mountain.

Such a mindset.

No wonder he'd made progress in martial arts.

As a principal, Zhang Taining had read countless people. He could tell at a glance that Jiang Shu was different from the other students.

He stepped into the classroom and followed Yan Dehou toward Jiang Shu.

"Principal Zhang!"

Seeing the principal actually coming over, Wang Han shot to his feet and called out loudly, his expression carrying a kind of righteous fervor, as if justice was finally being served.

"The one next to me is Jiang Shu! He's the one who threw away my books and test papers! The trash can is full of evidence!"

"Principal Zhang, that's not how it was..."

Xu Shuhui gritted her teeth and stood up.

In her mind, Jiang Shu stepping forward to speak was actually him helping her out of a tight spot.

Otherwise, he could have blown up over Wang Han taking up the desk long before.

Why wait until Wang Han brought up his secret crush?

Jiang Shu had stood up for her when she was in a tough spot, and now he was about to face school punishment.

How could she just do nothing?

If only she hadn't messed up that last big question on the final exam last semester, her grades would have easily landed her in the top ten of the year.

The principal would probably listen to a bit more from a top student like her, right...

"Lovers in cahoots."

Wang Han cursed under his breath, sneered, and pointed at the surveillance camera behind him. "Xu Shuhui, there's no use trying to cover for Jiang Shu—the camera caught everything! Do you dare say Jiang Shu didn't throw away my books and test papers?"

"We're all seniors here. Don't you know what books and papers mean to us students?"

"And now you stand up to speak—what's your real motive?"

"Principal Zhang, the whole class saw it. A student like this in our Fifth High School will only ruin our school's reputation!"

The more Wang Han spoke, the more worked up he got, completely missing Zhang Taining's brow slowly furrowing.

"Mm."

With a flat response to Wang Han, Zhang Taining made no further move. He stood in front of Jiang Shu, watching as Jiang Shu also rose to his feet.

Then, his always stern face suddenly broke into a smile:

"So you're Jiang Shu, right?"

"If you want to focus on martial arts, there's no need to drop out. We still have spare dormitories on campus. If you find group living disruptive to your rest, you can have a single room all to yourself. Plus, the school gym will be getting a new batch of fitness equipment soon—you can use it anytime."

"If you have any difficulties, just speak up. As principal, I really hope students can feel a sense of home at school. Jiang Shu, you should think it over. Our school will fully support you."

As he spoke, Zhang Taining extended a hand toward Jiang Shu.

His tone carried none of the principal's authority, as if speaking as an equal.

As if he had never heard Wang Han's words at all.

In the clasp of their hands, the air froze.

Under the sunlight, specks of dust danced on the desks.

Wang Han's eyes went wide, as if seeing a ghost. He stood frozen in place, like a wax figure.

A pen slipped from some student's hand.

Clatter—it hit the floor.

No one had expected the principal's first words to be not a punishment, but a plea to stay!

To keep Jiang Shu from dropping out, he even offered a single room and new gym equipment.

Did a Martial Arts Student with Qi and Blood Sensing really get treated this well?

"Thank you for your concern, Principal. I'll think it over carefully."

Jiang Shu hadn't expected Principal Zhang to value him so much.

If he came back, he'd basically enjoy the best treatment the school could offer: a private room, free time, and a huge gym with plenty of equipment for training.

The offer was tempting, but...

At home, he could still have free time and spend more time with his parents.

Why come back?

Just to stir up more trouble.