When Patience Ran Out, There Was No Need to Endure-An Appeal to the Throne, Five Sacred Statues Resounded Together [Bonus chapter for Most Innocent]

At Shouren Academy.

Six figures appeared.

They were Yang Bao, Yang Hu, and the others.

Ever since receiving Xu Qingxiao's letter, the brothers Yang Bao and Yang Hu had been beside themselves with excitement. Back in Southern Yu Prefecture, Xu Qingxiao had stood up for them, even at the cost of offending a Grand Confucian of the reigning dynasty.

They had engraved that kindness in their hearts.

Now that Xu Qingxiao had invited them to work for him, they naturally wasted no time, traveling toward the Capital City almost without rest, day or night.

Upon reaching the Capital City, they were naturally stunned by its prosperity.

But they had not forgotten why they had come. After asking around and learning where Xu Qingxiao was staying, they hurried straight over.

Just as they entered the academy, Xu Qingxiao appeared.

Yang Bao and Yang Hu immediately dropped to one knee and bowed respectfully to Xu Qingxiao.

"Your subordinate, Yang Hu!"

"Your subordinate, Yang Bao!"

"Pays his respects to Lord Xu."

As the two spoke, the other four immediately knelt as well. Their gazes were filled with awe and respect as they looked at Xu Qingxiao.

"No need for such formality."

Xu Qingxiao called out, then slowly approached and gestured for everyone to rest in the pavilion.

The six rose and followed Xu Qingxiao into the pavilion.

Xu Qingxiao sat down first, then waved for the six to take their seats in turn.

"Lord Xu, these two are the brothers Zhao Da and Zhao Er. They've served for thirteen and fifteen years respectively. These two are the brothers Li Jian and Li Kang. They've also served for ten years and are the strongest among us, having already reached the pinnacle of the Tenth Rank."

"They also took part in that incident. They hold