The Tragic Water Mirror Grand Scholar
Grand Scholar Shen Guang set the tone for active preparations for war, and everyone was fired up. The only one harboring misgivings about the possibility of war, Grand Scholar Water Mirror, was already on his way to Taiyi Academy.
Grand Scholar Water Mirror was one of the Five Elements Academy's more capable diplomats. He had a mild temper, knew when to yield and when to stand firm, and could keep his cool. He wouldn't let a moment of anger derail the bigger picture.
If they sent someone else, Grand Scholar Xinhuo wasn't much of a talker. He was one of the Five Elements Academy's practical men, no negotiator by any means.
As for him, Shen Guang, he was the Chief Grand Scholar—and a hothead himself. More importantly, it would be unseemly for the Chief Grand Scholar to personally negotiate. Wouldn't that make the Five Elements Academy look desperate? What would people think if its chief came knocking in person?
They might see it as a plea for help rather than a negotiation for cooperation.
The other Gold Ribbon Grand Scholars fell short in status and qualifications. More importantly, they still lacked the experience to stand on their own.
Jade Cauldron wasn't wrong. Among the Gold Ribbon Grand Scholars they had now, there wasn't a single promising candidate qualified to advance to Purple Gold Ribbon Grand Scholar. Even if they promoted someone, they would only be filling a position with a mediocre candidate—someone barely good enough, but hardly impressive.
Only Grand Scholar Water Mirror had the right standing and the right temperament.
To keep a low profile, Grand Scholar Water Mirror hadn't brought even a single attendant. Traveling light, he hurried through the night, hoping to avoid attracting attention.
What he didn't know was that