Qin Ming had just planned to take the teachers and students to find a place to stay when he noticed a group of lavishly dressed young nobles crowding around them. At their head was the notorious wastrel, Fourth Prince Xue Beng of the Heaven Dou Empire.
"Well, Qin Ming, where'd you dig up this bunch of beggars?"
At those words, Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun instantly clenched their fists. This was an outright slap in the face.
"Hmph, what kind of useless trash are you, daring to run your mouth in front of me?"
"You dare insult this prince? You must have a death wish."
Xue Beng had been putting on the airs of a spoiled young noble. When he saw the other man take the bait, he naturally seized the chance to keep up the act.
He looked fierce but cowardly, as if he were about to swallow Dai Mubai whole.
Seeing the tension between them grow, Qin Ming hurried forward and stepped between the two, turning slightly to cup his hands toward Xue Beng.
"Your Highness, Fourth Prince, these are my mentors from the advanced academy I attended."
"The Three Education Committees have already given their approval, and they're about to join Heaven Dou Royal Academy."
At that, Xue Beng reined in his expression a little and glanced at Dai Mubai with disdain.
"Oh? So you invited them, Qin Ming. Fine, I'll do you this favor. Let that blond brat kneel before me and kowtow in apology, and I'll forgive this bunch of beggars."
Ma Hongjun raised an eyebrow. The Calmness Domain had tempered his temper, but he had never been a pushover.
He picked at his ear with his little finger and asked Dai Mubai:
"Old Dai, does Heaven Dou Royal Academy not ban dogs?"
"Barking like