After what had happened with Xue Beng, the group, who had initially looked forward to Heaven Dou Royal Academy, were no longer as curious or expectant about their surroundings.
Because of that incident, Flender had already sounded the alarm in his mind. In a place like Heaven Dou City, where one brick could hit a pile of people with noble titles or official positions, the odds of running into a spoiled brat like Xue Beng were sky-high.
Flender had already made up his mind. If the Three Education Committee Members looked down on them too, then even if it meant offending them, he would take Xiao Qing and the others and leave.
After all, Heaven Dou Royal Academy wasn't the only academy qualified to compete in the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament!
Thinking of this, Flender's gaze grew especially resolute. He would never let his old friends or students suffer any indignity!
Just as they were about to reach the Education Committee office building, Xiao Qing and the others ran into Qin Ming, who came rushing out of the building in a flurry.
Qin Ming had been busy all morning. The moment he saw Flender, he knew something was wrong. With an apologetic expression, he walked over to Flender and said:
"Teacher, I'm really sorry! I've been so busy these past few days that I forgot to meet you at the entrance. I'm truly sorry!"
Flender waved a hand. It was only natural that Qin Ming was busy with his career. Flender wasn't a petty man.
"It's fine. We're not so old that we can't walk anymore. We managed to get here on our own, so you didn't need to worry!"
Qin Ming led Flender and the others into the Education Committee office building. The staircase was carpeted