After hearing Zhang Ling's words, everyone instantly sank into deep despair.
Because judging by the current situation, it seemed they had all been restricted by the higher-ups.
However, just as everyone was at their wits' end, a voice sounded beside them.
"Your goal right now is to cultivate diligently and learn your skills, not to think about how to earn petty profits."
"Isn't this putting the cart before the horse?"
Hearing the voice, everyone immediately turned around.
Xu Qianzhui, dressed in plain robes, had appeared nearby at some unknown time.
"Greetings, Dean!"
Seeing Xu Qianzhui, everyone hurriedly bowed.
Xu Qianzhui smiled and waved his hand. "No need to be so nervous. I merely came out for a walk this time."
"Speaking of which, you all used to perform quite well. Why have you suddenly started thinking about doing this sort of thing lately?"
Facing the Dean's question, everyone's hearts leaped into their throats.
Because leaking cultivation techniques behind their races' backs was unquestionably a grave crime, and who knew whether The Person Behind the Scenes of the Virtual World had other motives.
If he intended to plot against Ten Thousand Races Academy, then they would bear the charge of colluding with the enemy.
"Dean, we've just been a little short on funds lately, so we wanted to earn some pocket money."
Li Changsheng smiled as he offered an excuse.
Xu Qianzhui swept his gaze across them, then smiled. "So that's how it is."
"Then keep things quieter next time. Otherwise, it puts me, the Dean, in a difficult position too."
"Rest assured, Dean. There won't be a next time."
Li Changsheng patted his chest in assurance, his attitude as resolute as could be.
Seeing this, Xu Qianzhui nodded. "Knowing one's mistakes and correcting them is a virtue beyond measure. It