Everyone Has Their Own Selfishness

My dear junior sister, what exactly are you plotting? You've been with Aotian for so long, have you still not figured out your own position?

Suddenly interfering in the affairs of the sect and the nation...

His eyes narrowed slightly, and he subconsciously cracked his knuckles.

And besides, where did you even find out that the old guy was planning to establish an academy in Sun Moon...

Only a few of us knew about this; secrecy is the key to success... tsk.

"I understand. How is Xiao Meng doing now?"

Xu Qing was still worried about Meng Hongchen; after all, anyone would be concerned if a friend they had spent three years with suddenly faced an emergency.

And if that situation happened to involve you, you couldn't help but worry.

This was how Xu Qing saw it:

He and Xiao Meng were just normal, good friends; their boat of friendship was bound to forge ahead! Riding the wind and waves! It would never capsize.

Jing Hongchen's office.

He held the soul tool communicator, momentarily at a loss for how to respond.

"Xiao Meng is currently..."

"Very uncomfortable!! I need Xu Qing!!!" Xiao Meng lowered her voice, speaking almost in a breathy whisper.

Heh heh, Brother Xu is coming!!

It was worth arguing with Grandpa for so long!

Body Academy? How could it possibly be established? Every move of the noble families is watched by the Imperial Family.

Without tangible benefits, how could it possibly succeed?

So, I, Xiao Meng, thought of having Brother Xu join the academy.

With Brother Xu here, the chances of Sun Moon taking first place will instantly double! Ten out of ten sounds too scary, let's say nine point nine.

With that condition as support, the Imperial Family will just turn a blind eye.

Grandpa is truly getting old; he couldn't even think of this.

"Uh... the situation is a bit... complex. How about this, wait until I finish work. I'll come pick you up, and we can discuss it in detail when we meet, how about that?"

Jing Hongchen still found it hard to speak; he was afraid of losing his reputation in his twilight years!!

He could have arranged the Body Academy matters quietly, yet he had been defeated by his own selfishness.

Indeed, with his status as the Hall Master of Mingde Hall, how could he not accomplish such a thing?

Both the underworld and the righteous paths would give him some face. They won't? Then stop using soul tools; the patents all belong to Mingde Hall!

Furthermore, the Imperial Family had known for years about the dealings between Mingde Hall and the Body Sect; even that Prince Regent, Prince Xu, was a buyer behind the scenes!

Especially the potion whose main ingredient was Whale Glue!

It perfectly utilized its side effects, striking right at the heart of the Prince's desires.

Even though it had no effect, well... that was only for the Prince...

And the Prince... was also a man who refused to believe in bad luck...

So, those extravagant and decadent royals could no longer live without Body Potion. How could they not agree to it opening an academy in Sun Moon?

And as for me, the old man, how could I... how could I not see through your intentions, Xiao Meng?

It was all laid out in the open.

A talented youth like Xu Qing must naturally be secured first.

I'm sorry, Brother Poison, you are doing this for your child, and I... am also doing this for my child.

I had no choice but to resort to this desperate measure and leak the information about your plan to establish the academy.

The ultimate goal is for Xu Qing to be able to compete; it's all about the same, all about the same...

"Mm... sorry to trouble Hall Master Jing. The address is the Red Rose Hotel. Just have the front desk call the soul communicator when you arrive."

Beep, beep...

Xu Qing ended the call, his fingertips stroking the smooth metal surface as he fell into deep thought.

But how could he have time to ponder right now?

The Ice Empress was already very angry!

The furious Ice Empress!

"Xu Qing!!" She gritted her teeth, wishing she could pounce on him and take a bite, "Let go of this Empress!"

The Empress of the Far North would not be profaned!

"Pat, pat..."

Xu Qing tapped his fingers lightly against the Big Brother Phone in his hand, lost in thought.

Plans can never keep up with changes...

Bringing someone along is quite inconvenient, and to think I actually have to go to school.

It's been such a long time since I last attended school.

"How about this." Xu Qing put away the Big Brother Phone, controlled his Self to vanish, and Ice Empress was finally freed. "Let's be a little more honest with each other."

As he spoke, Xu Qing moved to stand up, but Ice Empress clearly misinterpreted his actions.

"Heh heh heh, honest about what? What could there possibly be to be honest about between you and me?"

She clenched her pink fists, feeling this incomparably weak body, and said with unwillingness:

"Isn't it just that you want this Empress? Come then! But this Empress will never let you have an easy time of it!"

You wicked human! To be able to die together with this Empress, you're really getting off easy!

As long as you dare to touch me, I will immediately trigger those residual soul powers to impact my soul core!

Even if my spiritual sea burns to nothing, I will still...

"Do you want to know where Snow Empress is? Oh, lost Ice Jade Empress Scorpion..."

Xu Qing stood a meter away from Ice Empress; it is said that this distance makes strangers who are on guard feel comfortable.

His eyes were half-closed, and he leaned forward slightly, bowing his head to observe Ice Empress's reaction with great interest.

Without the Spirit Soul Method... without the blessing of destiny, how should I make you obediently offer yourself as a sacrifice?

Moreover, the influence of the Mystic Ice Marrow doesn't seem to have had any effect in front of you.

I'm sorry, I have no choice but to resort to this desperate measure.

After all... you don't want to die, but I, I don't want to die either...

Does Xu Qing really look as carefree and heartless as he seems?

From the very first second he arrived in this world, he had been recovering his memories. It wasn't until his awakening at age six that he truly remembered everything.

He also understood what kind of situation he was in.

He had currently confirmed the theft of two major opportunities: Sky Dream Ice Silkworm and Electrolux.

His destiny would definitely fluctuate! This would inevitably attract the gaze of the God Kings.

What would the outcome be? Xu Qing did not know.

But there was no other way; even if I didn't snatch them, I wouldn't be safe. My very existence is a variable, and the butterfly effect is influencing this continent at every moment.

Rather than following the predetermined script, it is better to enter the game myself... perhaps I can...

"Xu Qing, do you think this Empress would believe your nonsense?! Do you think this Empress can't tell you're trying to deceive me!?"

Ice Empress was like a kitten whose tail had been pulled.

"You still dare to mention Xue'er?! Xue'er's disappearance is absolutely inseparable from the involvement of you humans!!"

Ice Empress had already reached a conclusion in her heart!

This was calculated by combining the information she knew with the fact that Xu Qing didn't seem afraid at all that Snow Empress would come to settle scores with him.

He actually feared the Far North not one bit, barging into the core area of the Far North so openly, unscrupulously, and lawlessly!

Capturing this Empress, humiliating A-Tai, hunting the Titan Snow Demon clan...

If one were to say Xu Qing didn't know something, she would never believe it!!

She was so angry that her eye sockets turned red, and the accumulated ice-attribute soul power was subconsciously unleashed.

Her hair glowed faintly, flowing with a translucent blue, and her pair of moving, large eyes were also adorned with wisps of ice crystals.

It was as if two little blue butterflies were kissing the corners of her eyes.

Xu Qing found this peculiar change quite interesting.

"What do you know! Xu Qing!! If you don't give me a proper explanation, this Empress will surely..."

Before she could finish her harsh words, the accumulated soul power was already exhausted.