Old Riven's Fierce Side: You Actually Paid to Unlock Updates for a Scumbag?

"I understand. I'll participate when the time comes."

Ye Mu's voice was calm, but he sneered inwardly.

Back at the academy, Director Su had always found him an eyesore.

At first, Ye Mu had not understood why. Later, once he learned that Su Tianqi was Director Su's biological nephew, he understood.

Retaliation!

The position of Library administrator might not carry much status, but the pay was genuinely good.

He received thirty Gold Soul Coins every month.

That was equivalent to a Soul Grandmaster's allowance for three months.

Naturally, plenty of people coveted the position.

Unfortunately, no one could shake his standing.

For one thing, his memory was truly exceptional. He could remember the location of every book, making things convenient for everyone who came to the Library.

Then there was Old Riven.

The old administrator had worked at the Library for forty years and had connections one way or another.

With Old Riven backing him, no one could shake his position.

That was also why Director Su disliked him.

"Hmph! You'd better put on a good performance when the time comes!"

"And you, wasting your days here instead of cultivating properly—do you still want to become a qualified Soul Master? Keep dreaming!"

Director Su's face darkened.

Six years ago, he had pulled plenty of strings in an attempt to make Su Tianqi a junior administrator.

He had spent quite a bit bribing people, yet got absolutely nothing in return.

Thinking of the five hundred Gold Soul Coins he had spent made his heart bleed.

"Director Su, it's part of my duties. I can't help it."

Ye Mu smiled.

They said jealousy could make people unrecognizable, and Director Su was a perfect example.

"Part of your duties?"

Upon hearing that, Director Su raised his voice, drawing the attention of passing Soul Masters.

Was he really planning to cause trouble in the Library?

That would not be a smart move.

Even a few teachers from other academies gathered nearby.

They knew a little about Ye Mu's situation.

Since he was not a student from their academies, they did not feel particularly strongly about it.

Still, Ye Mu working here was genuinely convenient for them.

Especially when it came to theory.

Sometimes, when they mentioned the type of book they wanted to read, Ye Mu could even offer recommendations.

That was why Ye Mu had a genuinely good reputation among the Library's visitors.

Now that someone wanted to bully the administrator, could they really just stand by and watch?

Before they could speak, however, Old Riven walked in from outside.

"Director Su, loud noises and fighting are prohibited in the Library. Are you planning to break the rules?"

Old Riven strode over while puffing on his pipe, blowing a mouthful of thick smoke straight into Director Su's face.

"Cough, cough! You old bastard..."

"What? Director Su wants to make trouble in the Library?"

As soon as those words fell, the two Spirit Hall guards stationed at the Library walked in.

Both men held long spears and stared coldly at Director Su.

Making trouble here?

That was the same as making trouble in Spirit Hall!

Director Su, who had been about to explode, immediately backed down upon seeing the two guards.

He might have been the admissions director of the Junior Soul Master Academy, but the guards here represented Spirit Hall.

Going against Spirit Hall?

His head could roll at any moment.

"Hmph! Just you wait!"

Director Su threw out a parting threat and left in disgrace.

Old Riven spat to the side. "Disperse, disperse. Everyone, move along."

Having worked at the Library for many years, he still had some prestige.

Seeing this, the surrounding Soul Masters all dispersed.

"Little Mu, the Library is our turf. You don't need to worry about those freaks and creeps."

"If anything happens, just order those guards outside around."

"Anyone who dares make trouble gets thrown out."

"If they don't know what's good for them, have the guards kill them!"

By the end, a fierce killing intent had clearly flashed through Old Riven's eyes.

Even Ye Mu felt a shiver run down his spine.

Old Riven was a man with a story too. That almost tangible killing intent was no simple thing.

Perhaps realizing he had lost his composure a little, Old Riven's expression changed, returning to his usual cheerful smile.

"All right, get back to work. Don't worry about that old Su bastard. His day of reckoning will come."

After saying that, he patted Ye Mu's hand and headed toward the second floor while puffing on his pipe.

Ye Mu scratched his head, gave it no further thought, and continued reading.

Still, he knew perfectly well that Director Su would likely trip him up at the mobilization meeting half a month from now.

Most likely, he would try to make Ye Mu embarrass himself before the entire school.

If that was the case, Ye Mu needed to prepare early.

He had to slap Director Su hard across the face at the mobilization meeting. It would be even better if he could leave the old bastard unable to save face.

Whether he could graduate depended on his strength, after all.

The admissions director had no say in that matter.

That night, after returning to his residence, he did not write poetry. Instead, he immediately opened the Wordless Heavenly Book and began writing.

He had to claim the reward for updating!

[Last time, Bibi Xi took back the Pope Order from Yu Xiaogang's hands and finally made a smart decision for once.]

[However, Bibi Xi's fate afterward was full of hardships. Her life was indeed somewhat tragic.]

[After the Soul Master Tournament, she started a war, hoping to build a powerful Spirit Hall Empire and unify the Douluo Continent.]

[Unfortunately, her plan was doomed to fail, because Spirit Hall had idiots...]

[In the war that followed, Bibi Xi became enemies with the two great empires and Shilaike Academy.]

[She was a strong woman and truly formidable. Through her own efforts, she eventually attained the Rakshasa God Position and fought a great battle against Tang Xiaochui's faction.]

[In the great battle at Jialing Pass, Bibi Xi ultimately died. Before her death, she revealed the feelings and sorrow she had buried for an entire lifetime to Yu Xiaogang.]

[Unfortunately, Yu Xiaogang was still Yu Xiaogang—utterly emotionless...]

The story of what followed had been written in fewer than ten thousand words. Ye Mu let out a sigh of relief.

Once he finished writing the story, those holding the Storybook immediately received a notification.

[The story of the devoted Saintess and the hypocritical scumbag has been completed. Please read with confidence!]

Within the Heaven Dou Empire, Qian Renxue frowned slightly as she looked at the notification that had appeared.

He had finished the story so quickly?

She opened the Storybook and took a look. When she saw the update prompt at the bottom of the page, her face turned green with rage!

Without another thought, she immediately began cursing in the Book Review Section.

[Angel Without Parents: '@Spider Emperor Douluo, you actually paid to unlock updates for a scumbag? Have you no shame?']

[Angel Without Parents: 'Can't you live without that scumbag? Blind in both eyes and heart—please, just act like a normal person!']

[Glazed Baby: 'I'm scared. Such a huge temper? Do you two have some kind of relationship?']

[Nether Cat: 'Also curious. Do you really have some kind of connection?']

[Green Wild Goose: '@Spider Emperor Douluo, scumbags aren't worth it, much less worth spending money on. So are you His Holiness the Pope?']

[Angel Without Parents: 'Who has a relationship with her? She's mentally unstable. I'm perfectly rational, and I would never be swayed by a man!']

Bibi Dong had not even read the contents yet when she was suddenly bombarded with insults in the Book Review Section, making her teeth grind.

She had paid to unlock updates for Yu Xiaogang?

Bullshit!

She merely wanted to know her future. She wanted to know whether her sincerity had truly been fed to the dogs in the end.

And that damn brat actually dared to mock her!

Still, Green Wild Goose had a point. Scumbags were not worth it, much less worth spending money on!

Taking a deep breath to compose herself, she began reading the rest of the story.