Accusing the Instructor

"...Do you have something to say?" Hu Gan asked after a moment's surprise.

"Hey! Come on up. We might as well settle your grudge while we're at it," Xiao Meng said, turning to beckon Mu Zichen onto the arena.

Every eye swung toward Mu Zichen. At the sight of his servant's uniform, faces filled with bewilderment. What was Xiao Meng doing?

Hu Gan and the others frowned as well.

Mu Zichen hesitated, then climbed into the arena. What came next might bring Xiao Meng unnecessary trouble. But with everyone watching Xiao Meng, refusing to go up would embarrass him.

Mu Zichen could shoulder the trouble himself, but he could never restore Xiao Meng's dignity if he slighted him now. Besides, certain people owed him a debt. It was time they paid.

A few people recognized Mu Zichen as he entered the arena. Several students from Yellow Class Three looked startled and confused. How had their classmate become a servant? Hadn't he taken a leave of absence?

Hu Gan fixed his gaze on Mu Zichen but said nothing, seemingly waiting for him or Xiao Meng to speak. With the vice dean silent, the other instructors and elders naturally held their tongues.

"I am Mu Zichen, a student of Yellow Class Three. Today, I accuse our instructor, Situ Nan, of vile conduct. He is treacherous and ruthless. He has abused his authority for personal gain, and he has attempted murder for profit." Mu Zichen bowed deeply toward the main platform, then spoke with neither arrogance nor fear.

An uproar broke out at once, its noise sweeping through the crowd.

The faces of Hu Gan, the instructors, and the elders changed drastically. Jia Nan Academy took its instructors' conduct extremely seriously. If Mu Zichen's accusation was true, the academy's reputation would suffer immense