"I can't make the decision on this matter. The vice principal happens to be in Peace Town right now, so you can go ask him."
As he spoke, the middle-aged man had the enforcers behind him distribute the Killing Intent Sensing Pills, then led Xiao Wujiu into Peace Town. After winding through several turns, they arrived at a building bearing the Jia Nan Academy emblem.
"Vice Principal Hu Gan is on the second floor. You can just go up and knock. I still have patrol duties, so I won't accompany you any further."
The middle-aged man clasped his fists toward Xiao Wujiu before leaving. Xiao Wujiu was now stronger than he was, and regardless of status, one ought to show a certain degree of respect toward the strong. His courtesy was therefore perfectly appropriate.
Xiao Wujiu returned the gesture, then entered with the Snow Empress. They went all the way to a room on the second floor, where he raised his hand and lightly rapped his knuckles against the wooden door.
"Come in."
A gentle, clear voice came from behind the wooden door, carrying a hint of unquestionable authority.
He pushed the door open and entered with the Snow Empress, where he saw Hu Gan bent over his desk, handling official matters.
"Student Xiao Wujiu greets Vice Principal."
When Hu Gan looked up at him, Xiao Wujiu gave a half-bow appropriate for a junior, a smile on his face.
"Xiao Wujiu? You..."
Upon hearing the name that had long spread throughout the Outer Academy, Hu Gan looked him over from head to toe, his eyes filled with surprise and admiration. But just as he was about to say something, the smile on his face froze. Even his words caught in his throat, and he remained silent for a long while.