Whether Jing Hongchen believed him or not, the warning had served its purpose. Xiao Zi had done all he could for him and the Sun Moon Empire.
He had no interest in becoming emperor and did not mind handing the throne to the other side, but that did not mean they were of one mind, or that he had to bend his back to the task until his dying breath.
Before Jing Hongchen could say anything else, he went straight to the point. "Dean, I need to leave the academy for a while and travel to broaden my experience. It'll help me raise my soul power quickly."
Jing Hongchen was puzzled. "Le Zi, didn't you just obtain your fifth soul ring? Why are you heading out again? Has someone at the academy been picking on you? Tell me without fear. I'll see that you get justice!"
Perhaps the boy did not care, but Jing Hongchen cared deeply about the person who had won the championship for the Sun Moon Empire. With his connection to Demon Slayer Douluo, winning him over would give them wings like a tiger, both in the next Soul Fighting Tournament and in the years to come.
Xiao Zi shook his head. "No one's bullying me. Life in Sun Moon is even happier than it was at Shrek. I just want to go out and take care of some private business. Surely you won't refuse such a small request, Dean?"
The first half pleased Jing Hongchen immensely, though the latter half puzzled him. "What private business keeps you so busy that you're gone for so long every time? Tell me. I can accompany you myself!"
Swallowed Star was his greatest secret. Apart from a tiny handful of people closest to him, Xiao Zi would not let anyone