Long Yeyue: Do You Want War?
Qiangu Dongfeng finally understood: those Elder of the Shrek Academy who spoke earlier were all playing the villain.
The Chilong Douluo Zhuo Shi, who had just spoken, was playing the good cop.
If it were anyone else, Qiangu Dongfeng might actually have had a proper discussion at this moment.
After all, he didn't want things to get too tense with Shrek. Both were top powers on the continent, and a complete falling out would benefit no one.
Besides, if I agree, I might even make some money.
But things are different now. Huo Yuhao's talent is too high. If we let him stay at the Shrek Academy, wouldn't that be "aiding the enemy"?
He can't allow Shrek Academy to produce a second Yun Ming!
However, Qiangu Dongfeng did not directly reject Zhuo Shi's proposal.
A faint smile remained on his face as he calmly looked at Huo Yuhao sitting to the side.
Then, he slowly spoke, "Although Yuhao is Yao Zhu's disciple and a student of the Shrek Academy's Outer Court, we, as his teachers, cannot arbitrarily decide his fate, can we?"
Qiangu Dongfeng asked in return, his thin face full of sincerity.
He adopted a respectful demeanor towards the younger generation, as if he genuinely cared about Huo Yuhao's well-being.
Then, he looked at Huo Yuhao and asked, "Yuhao, do you want to stay at the Shrek Academy, or continue to stay at the Spirit Pagoda?"
Huo Yuhao naturally remembered that the Tower Master Qiangu Dongfeng had harbored ill intentions towards him before, but now was not the time to dwell on such matters, as they were now "in cahoots".
Huo Yuhao answered without hesitation, "Naturally, the Spirit Pagoda!"
He doesn't need to consider it, nor does he need to weigh the pros and cons.
His answer has always been just this one.
Qiangu Dongfeng smiled upon hearing this, looked at Zhuo Shi, and said in a low and steady voice, "Since Yuhao disagrees, it seems I cannot agree to the Shrek Academy's proposal either."
The meeting room fell silent instantly upon hearing this.
Although Leng Yaozhu was strong and tough, she was ultimately only the Vice Tower Master.
Qiangu Dongfeng is the Tower Master of the Spirit Pagoda, and his decision is the decision of the Spirit Pagoda.
Therefore, Long Yeyue can no longer say things like, "This is not something you can decide."
Inside the meeting room, the Elder of the Shrek Academy looked at each other in bewilderment.
They never expected that Qiangu Dongfeng, the Tower Master they thought was "profit-first," would be so tough today, despite his smiling face.
They had assumed that Qiangu Dongfeng would weigh the pros and cons and negotiate a better price.
But he didn't; he refused decisively and without the slightest hesitation.
What should we do?
Anxiety welled up in everyone's hearts.
They couldn't help but turn their gaze to one spot, focusing on the old woman on the left side of the first seat.
Long Yeyue is older and of higher seniority. Although she always says "you guys make the decisions about the academy," she has also expressed her opinions quite often.
She is now a representative of the hardliners in the academy, and also an advocate and staunch supporter of keeping Huo Yuhao in the academy.
Now, everyone is asking her, the "leader," for advice and waiting for her to make a decision.
Under the gaze of the crowd, she thought to herself that these Elder were too "weak" and their "combat power" was really low.
They panic like this over such a small thing; what can we expect from them?
A deep sense of disappointment welled up in her heart.
Even though Qiangu Dongfeng still insists on bringing Huo Yuhao back to the Spirit Pagoda, Long Yeyue's mind remains unchanged.
That aged face was etched with both stubbornness and confidence.
She looked at Qian Gu Dongfeng and said calmly, "Master Qian Gu, this meeting is only possible because of your position as the Master of the Spirit Transmission Tower."
The moment she opened her mouth, she exuded an air of superiority.
This is not a discussion, not a negotiation, but a notification.
It was as if she wasn't discussing something with the Qiangu Dongfeng, but rather telling him a fact that had already been decided.
"There's really no need to discuss Huo Yuhao's matter."
"Because of Shrek's decision, it is not to be changed; he must remain at the Shrek Academy!"
Upon hearing this, the Elder of Shrek Academy were all delighted, secretly thinking that Elder Long was indeed the most forceful.
The smile on Qiangu Dongfeng's face gradually faded, and a hint of coldness flashed in his slender eyes.
He hadn't expected Shrek Academy to be so assertive!
He then slowly spoke, "Huo Yuhao is originally a member of my Spirit Pagoda, so Shrek Academy has no grounds for this."
"If this matter gets out, Shrek Academy's reputation will likely be damaged!"
Long Yeyue narrowed her aged eyes, a sharp light flashing in those cloudy old eyes.
"Are you threatening Shrek Academy?"
Qiangu Dongfeng smiled, a smile full of profound meaning.
He didn't reply, but his expression said it all.
So what if it's a threat?
His gaze was fixed on Long Yeyue, without the slightest hesitation.
The other Elder of the Shrek Academy felt a chill in their hearts, their aged faces filled with solemnity.
If this matter escalates, Shrek Academy's reputation will indeed be damaged.
But Long Yeyue remained fearless, her face still calm.
"Compared to the threats that already exist, what can a few words do?"
The "already existing threat" naturally refers to Huo Yuhao.
These "few words" refer to the online discussions that followed the news of the incident.
Long Yeyue's expression was firm, and a stubborn light gleamed in his cloudy old eyes.
"Shrek Academy has stood on the continent for 20,000 years because of its own strength."
"Let others say what they want. When it comes time for the academy to recruit students, won't those so-called geniuses still be scrambling to join?"
Her tone was full of confidence, but also full of arrogance.
Upon hearing this, Yun Ming's expression changed instantly.
A flicker of shock and a hint of disappointment flashed in his eyes.
He never expected that his teacher's wife would think this way; it completely went against the original intention of the academy!
Long Yeyue's words, however, felt unfamiliar to him and chilled him to the bone.
Not only Yun Ming, but many of the Elder present were terrified when they heard this.
If these words were to get out, they would likely cause a huge uproar on the Douluo Continent, and Shrek Academy would be thrust into the spotlight.
All the prestige and image built up over the years could be destroyed in an instant.
However, Long Yeyue seemed completely oblivious to the changes in everyone's demeanor, still maintaining her imperious attitude.
"Trying to manipulate public opinion and force Shrek Academy to back down? You've miscalculated!"
Looking at Qiangu Dongfeng, Long Yeyue slightly raised her chin, striking a victorious pose.
At this moment, as Qiangu Dongfeng looked at the other party, four words involuntarily popped into his mind. "Incomprehensible!"
Trying to reason with someone like that is a complete waste of breath.
His voice deepened as he said, "Since that's the case, then I can only say that the Spirit Pagoda will never abandon any member. Huo Yuhao, I must take him away today!"
Upon hearing this, Long Yeyue immediately stood up.
Her gaze was fixed on the Qiangu Dongfeng, and a sharp light flashed in her cloudy old eyes.
"What? Does your Spirit Pagoda want to start a war with the Shrek Academy?"
Upon hearing this, the expressions of all the Elder changed.
They didn't expect that Long Yeyue would directly bring up the topic of war.
They were all thinking to themselves, "It's not that bad."
Two major powers went to war over a single teenager; the price was too high.
They can't afford it, and they don't want to.
Forced to this point by words, Qiangu Dongfeng also stood up.
A resolute light gleamed in his narrow eyes.
He spoke, his voice carrying an undeniable firmness. "So what if we start a war? Do you think my Spirit Pagoda is afraid of the Shrek Academy?"
Beside Qiangu Dongfeng, Leng Yaozhu and the other two also stood up instantly, their eyes coldly fixed on Long Yeyue, looking ready to make a move at any moment.
"Heh!" Long Yeyue sneered, "What right do you have to say that? Back then, your father was slapped by me, but in the end, he didn't dare to fight Shrek Academy."