"We initially planned to place it under Phantom Star Academy's name. The only requirement is that your academy put down roots within Suotuo City's territory."
Xue Tiancheng knew he held no advantage. Intimidation would not work here; it might even backfire. So, he took a risky approach.
"Oh, but I have no plans to open a branch academy."
He could remain in Suotuo City or go elsewhere. In truth, he did not want to establish so many branch academies. Like a university, it could have satellite campuses, but there was only one main campus.
But even for satellite campuses, he had no intention of putting so much effort into it. The main academy had yet to be properly established—how could he speak of branch campuses? Besides, he had other plans, intending to bring the Five Element Academies under his wing.
"You misunderstand. We will not interfere with the land being assigned to you. Should your academy establish commercial operations there, they will also be tax-exempt," Xue Tiancheng hurriedly said.
Chen An had deliberately kept things hidden before, so they had not known much about him. It was only after Xue Tiancheng's fight with Flender that he became aware of Chen An's existence. Then Phantom Star Academy had made such a splash in the arena this time.
He had long wanted to curry favor with them, but he had never found the right opportunity. Shrek Academy's relocation just happened to give him one.
Chen An suppressed the urge to respond and simply watched the other man perform in silence, which already placed immense pressure on him.
After the other party finished speaking, Chen An fell silent as well, thinking that this city lord was not especially strong, but he was quite capable when it came to business.
"Fine. But what else