The First Time He Gave In

After having eaten and drunk his fill, Tang Miao arrived at the Pearl Academy.

He and Dean Xiao were old acquaintances. Although the Three-Step Tower was an important resource of the Pearl Academy, it was not usually opened easily.

But that depends on who comes.

Tang Miao, for example, completely treated the Three-Step Tower like his own backyard.

When he arrived, Dean Xiao showed no sign of refusing him.

This was also the time when he began to enter the Three-Step Tower and diligently cultivate himself.

Within this Three-Step Tower, there was indeed no effect whatsoever on Advanced Mage. But for my few Intermediate Level spells, the effect was simply phenomenal!

On the first day, the Chaos Element Nebula expanded to a new level!

On the second day... the third day... the fifth day, the Chaos Element successfully reached the advanced level.

The Light Element, on the other hand, reached a higher level on the eighth day.

There's no way around it; even if he doesn't pay much attention, the base bonus combined with the Three-Step Tower's bonus makes the speed incredibly fast!

As for the final Sound Element, it also achieved a breakthrough on the fifteenth day, reaching the advanced level.

The reason it took longer was that when the three systems reached a high level, he also took the opportunity to gain control of the Star Seeds.

With his current mental strength, controlling a High-level Magic Star Seeds is not a difficult task.

In just half a month, he had raised the three new systems to a level where they were capable of fighting!

After leaving the Three-Step Tower, Tang Miao naturally made sure to say goodbye to Dean Xiao. After all, he had used their resources, and it wouldn't be right to leave without saying anything.

"Tang Miao, if you don't have anything urgent, why don't you sit down for a while? I have something to tell you," Dean Xiao said, standing up as Tang Miao was about to leave.

Upon hearing this, Tang Miao was somewhat confused.

"Dean Xiao, what problem have you encountered that you can't solve?"

"If even you, with your abilities, can't solve this, then I'm powerless to help either."

Although Tang Miao possesses demonic power, he can't use that power recklessly!

He doesn't have many beads left to collect.

Using Demon Element requires a large amount of Spirit Essence.

Therefore, he didn't dare to enhance his skills, so unless it was a matter of life and death, he really didn't want to use the power of the demon.

"Hehe... you little rascal." Dean Xiao chuckled, pointing at him.

"The matter I wanted to discuss with you is actually related to you. Moreover, it might not be difficult for you," Dean Xiao stroked his beard and looked at him.

"What does this have to do with me?"

Upon hearing this, Tang Miao pondered for a moment, then asked, "Dean Xiao, you're not also a lobbyist, are you?"

The world is not that big, and Dean Xiao is a person of considerable influence.

Plus, he contacted me saying he had something to discuss, which happened to be related to me.

That must be a matter concerning the Zu Family.

Seeing that Tang Miao had explained things so clearly, Dean Xiao and nodded, saying, "Indeed... I was asked to act as an intermediary, but it wasn't someone from the Zu Family who made the request."

"Dean Xiao, you've been very kind to me, and I don't want to offend you. But Zu Xiangtian has come to my doorstep and is still trying to cause trouble and slander me. How can I let him get away with this? Besides, I killed Zu Xiangtian's father. Under these circumstances, do you think there's any chance of reconciliation?" Tang Miao rambled on for a while, but in reality, he had no intention of letting Zu Xiangtian.

Dean Xiao wasn't stupid; he could easily see what the kid meant.

"Hey, don't be so quick to refuse..."

Dean Xiao had known Tang Miao for quite some time. He didn't give up just because Tang Miao declined, but continued, "The one who actually asked me to act as their intermediary this time is Grand Speaker Shao Zheng."

His words left Tang Miao speechless!

He thought of many people, but he never imagined that it was Shao Zheng who asked Dean Xiao to act as an intermediary!

If someone else had said that, Tang Miao probably wouldn't have believed it at all.

But it's different when Dean Xiao says this.

As a powerful figure who wields forbidden spells, he had absolutely no reason to joke with me like this, nor did he have any reason to lie to me...

"You don't believe me?" Dean Xiao looked at Tang Miao, who had a puzzled expression.

"If someone else had said this, I wouldn't have believed it. But with you, I have no reason not to believe you."

Tang Miao naturally had no reason to doubt Dean Xiao; there was absolutely no reason for him to lie to her. However, she still asked, puzzled, "Why would the Grand Speaker help the Zu Family, and why did he make you tell me?"

"With your bad temper, do you think you can cure Zu Xiangtian if the Grand Speaker tells you?" Dean Xiao retorted.

"Forehead..."

Tang Miao remained silent for a moment, seemingly indicating that he really wouldn't give him that kind of face.

"So... if a Speaker like him is rejected by you, even if he doesn't care, can you really not care? There's bound to be a rift between you two."

"Zu Huanyao is our country's diplomat abroad, and although he hasn't received much in return over the years, he hasn't caused Huaxia to suffer any unfair treatment either. You know the current situation in Huaxia, and the Grand Speaker is extremely worried about it. Therefore, he doesn't want our country's diplomats to delay national affairs because of personal grudges, especially at this time or during certain special periods!"

"Zu Bo's death was due to his overestimation of his abilities. However, he also promised that if you can save Zu Xiangtian, then the matter between the Zu Family and you will be completely wiped clean..." Dean Xiao said to Tang Miao.

After listening to what Dean Xiao said, he already had a general understanding of the situation.

He just hadn't expected Shao Zheng to get involved.

Actually, there's nothing wrong with removing the evil thoughts from Zu Xiangtian's body.

After all, so much time has passed; even if he were to withdraw his dark powers, he would be a cripple by now.

Moreover, this shadow is something that lasts a lifetime.

"Since you've already spoken, I'll grant you that request. However, let me make this clear: if anyone from the Zu Family causes trouble, it won't matter who steps forward."

Shao Zheng have both stepped in, they should be given some face.

But there are some things Tang Miao felt were better said upfront.

If the Zu Family provokes him again next time, he can't blame them.

After all, Tang Miao was never a kind-hearted person.

Dean Xiao paused slightly upon hearing this... How could he not understand what Tang Miao meant?

He could choose to let it go once, because Shao Zheng was the nominal highest leader of Huaxia. But if the Zu Family were to cause trouble again, it wouldn't be as simple as just Zu Bo dying.

Moreover, by then, no matter who it is, even Shao Zheng, he will not be able to protect his Zu Family!

"I will pass it on," Dean Xiao nodded in response.

To be honest, if it weren't for matters concerning the country, Dean Xiao wouldn't have gotten involved at all.

And it was also because of the country that Tang Miao chose to compromise for the first time.