Su Yun didn't respond.
He simply watched the principal's performance in silence, a faint smile playing at the corners of his mouth.
Seeing that Su Yun said nothing, the principal assumed he'd been cowed by his imposing presence, so he pressed his advantage and got straight to the point.
"Su Yun, I know what happened earlier."
The principal rose from his chair, walked around his desk, and stopped in front of Su Yun.
"I heard you showed off a powerful... ancient Soul Tool in class?"
"And I heard you also run a Nezha Burger outside school. Business is booming, and you're raking in money every day?"
Su Yun raised an eyebrow and nodded faintly. "You're well informed. And?"
"That's exactly the problem!"
The principal slapped his thigh, looking deeply concerned.
"Su Yun, you're only six! You're still a child!"
"That Soul Tool is incredibly powerful. If it attracts the attention of someone with bad intentions, or if you make a mistake and hurt a classmate, the consequences will be disastrous!"
"And that burger shop! Your main priority right now should be studying and cultivating! Getting involved in business too early and becoming obsessed with money will ruin your talent and derail your education!"
After laying the groundwork, the principal finally bared his fangs.
He rested a hand on Su Yun's shoulder and gave it a firm squeeze, his eyes brimming with fatherly affection.
"So, after an emergency meeting, the School Board has decided..."
"To protect you, you must hand that Soul Tool over to the college immediately. I'll keep it safe for you personally. Once you graduate and can protect yourself, I'll return it."
"As for that burger shop..."
The principal licked his slightly chapped lips, barely able to conceal the greed in his eyes.
"To keep it from distracting