Lin Qian returned to the academy just as the investigation team came through the gates.
Upon meeting him, the investigation team went through the formalities. "Li Si, we have orders from our superiors to investigate you. Please come with us!"
With Salas's prior instructions and their knowledge of his true identity, they were respectful both inside and out, even ingratiating.
Having enjoyed the victor's glory onstage, he also had to shoulder all the corresponding responsibility. Spirit Hall was his home base anyway, so he might as well treat it as a day trip.
He was just about to go with them when Gu Yuena blocked their way. "You can't take him away!"
Liu Erlong had not moved as quickly. Seeing someone beat her to it, she could only glare from where she stood to express her displeasure.
"Everything will be fine. Wait for me at the academy."
Not wanting to waste time, Lin Qian gave each woman a reassuring look, then strode away with the investigation team.
"What are we going to do? Teacher Flender, hurry up and think of something!"
When there was trouble, he was Teacher Flender; when there was none, he was Flender. Taking pragmatism to its fullest, Liu Erlong pressed him to find a solution.
Flender lived up to his reputation as a veteran lapdog. He soon made his decision, rose, and headed outside. "Let's go find the investigation team together!"
Heaven Dou Temple.
He had only just visited, and now he was back. Lin Qian really felt as though he had come home, his happiness filled to the brim~
Only half an hour passed between the summons and his being taken away. Surprisingly, the representatives sent by the organizing committee were Ning Fengzhi, Salas, and Xue Qinghe!
Honey, what are you doing here?
Lin Qian