"That scoundrel Ji Mo certainly has a way with naive girls, managing to gain their complete trust without reservation."
Song Wei Qian stared at Lin Meng Meng's dazed expression, thinking that perhaps it was due to the girl's simple and pure heart that she was so easily deceived by a scumbag like Ji Mo.
Such a foolish girl would definitely be the type to help count the money even after being sold.
Wu Kong felt as if struck by lightning, his face turning extremely ugly as he glared venomously at Zhuang Chang Ming and Cui Pei beside him.
You two promised me that this girl only wanted to be my disciple and had no regard for Ji Mo. Why has this outcome occurred?
If Zhuang Chang Ming and Cui Pei hadn't confidently guaranteed it beforehand, how could he have so decisively proposed the Heart-Questioning Trial?
Wu Kong felt utterly swindled.
"The trial results are valid."
Zhu Chang initially didn't believe the outcome either, as it was theoretically impossible for all one hundred light spots to illuminate.
However, after a thorough inspection, no anomalies were found, and he could only announce that the test results were true and valid.
"Teacher Wu Kong, this girl looks foolishly cute and seems very simple and naive, easily fooled by Ji Mo. The other two are different; they would absolutely never sincerely become Ji Mo's disciples."
Zhuang Chang Ming, feeling Wu Kong's murderous gaze, quickly spoke up.
As Zhuang Chang Ming spoke, Wang Wen Jian also stepped forward to undergo the trial.
As soon as Zhuang Chang Ming finished speaking, the results came out, like a resounding slap to his face.
Wang Wen Jian's trial result was identical to Lin Meng Meng's: one hundred percent trust in Ji Mo and deep loathing for Wu Kong.
This outcome left everyone present dumbfounded.
While one instance of one hundred percent trust could be considered an accident, a second such instance could only be described as a miracle.
After all, Lin Meng Meng and Wang Wen Jian were two completely different individuals.
Lin Meng Meng was innocent and pure-hearted; it was possible for her to blindly trust Ji Mo.
However, Wang Wen Jian cultivated the blade, emphasizing dominance and ferocity. It was incredibly difficult for him to trust someone without reservation.
Yet, Ji Mo was indeed that incredible, creating a miracle.
Sensing Wu Kong's gaze becoming even more somber, Zhuang Chang Ming swallowed and continued, "Don't panic, there's still Xuan Yang. This effeminate fellow has experienced emotional setbacks and would never easily trust others."
"That's right. Someone like Xuan Yang only thinks about chasing girls; his cultivation is a mess. He probably has no teacher wanting him, which is why he's given up and become Ji Mo's disciple."
Cui Pei analyzed very seriously.
Song Wei Qian was already speechless, her heart inexplicably tightening as she stared at Xuan Yang, who was now undergoing the trial.
When Xuan Yang's trial results appeared, the surroundings fell into complete silence.
All three students showed one hundred percent trust in Ji Mo and deep loathing for Wu Kong, without the slightest hint of goodwill.
These three results were like three resounding slaps, fiercely striking Wu Kong's face.
Wu Kong had intended to humiliate Ji Mo, but unexpectedly, he became the clown himself.
"Fake, it must be fake."
Wu Kong screamed hysterically, refusing to accept it.
Even legendary sages or imperial tutors couldn't make students trust them one hundred percent unconditionally.
Moreover, the same situation occurring for three consecutive individuals was simply too exaggerated!
He could accept that the three had no affection for him, but he couldn't accept that all three trusted Ji Mo without reservation. This was an unprecedented one hundred percent trust, and if it got out, it would surely shock the world.
"Could this kid be a god?"
Zhu Chang's heart churned with immense waves.
He felt it was more than just trust; it was faith!
Faith that only gods possessed.
Otherwise, it was inexplicable.
But seeing Ji Mo's nonchalant demeanor, he was clearly not a god descended to the mortal realm, so Zhu Chang directly dismissed the possibility.
He believed Ji Mo was perhaps merely skilled at manipulating people's hearts.
Ji Mo showed a gratified expression, thinking the disciples were teachable. He was very satisfied with the performance of the three students, feeling they had brought him great honor.
He looked at Wu Kong and sneered, "Wu, what's the matter? Lost and want to renege? I despise people like you the most. You can't get good students yourself, so you covet others', shamelessly trying to snatch them, and yet you can't even succeed. Such moral decay and hypocrisy are truly disgusting!"
Ji Mo's words were like sharp arrows, continuously piercing Wu Kong's heart, each word drawing blood.
"You... you... pfft..."
Wu Kong trembled with rage, his anger overwhelming him, causing him to spew out a large mouthful of blood.
From this day forward, his reputation was utterly ruined.
A teacher, in a bid to snatch students, shamelessly proposed a Heart-Questioning Trial and ended up losing miserably.
Such humiliation would surely prevent him from ever holding his head high in the academy again.
Years of established reputation, lost in a single day!
Zhuang Chang Ming and Cui Pei were as if their parents had died; their involvement in helping Wu Kong meant they couldn't escape the consequences.
Cui Pei glared resentfully at Zhuang Chang Ming, filled with hatred. He wished he hadn't been so foolish. Knowing that messing with Ji Mo would lead to no good, he shouldn't have listened to Zhuang Chang Ming's instigation and attacked Ji Mo.
"I should have won, shouldn't I?"
Ji Mo scanned everyone and then said calmly, "I only have three students, and I was already pitiful enough. You still wanted to snatch them away, which is very excessive. Wu Kong, I want you to publicly apologize to me, confess to all the teachers and students in the academy about deliberately slandering and defaming me, and clear my name."
He was in a good mood and couldn't be bothered to haggle with Wu Kong too much.
"This is absolutely impossible."
Wu Kong roared on the spot. He valued his reputation the most; doing so would be worse than killing him.
"Ji Mo, you've gone too far."
Zhu Chang, after all, favored Wu Kong and rebuked, "We are all teachers in the academy, and we see each other every day. Why must you push things to the extreme? I think we should let this matter drop and consider it a minor issue."
Hearing this, Song Wei Qian frowned, feeling Zhu Chang was being unfair. This matter involved Ji Mo's reputation and dignity, and it was hardly a minor issue.
"Let it be a minor issue?"
Ji Mo laughed, glaring at Zhu Chang and saying, "Then let me slap you. If you're willing to let it be a minor issue and not pursue it, then today's matter can be dropped."
Wu Kong had slandered him for snatching students and, disregarding everything, proposed the Heart-Questioning Trial, intending to publicly humiliate him. Ji Mo wasn't so magnanimous as to let the other party off.
Furthermore, merely asking Wu Kong to apologize and clarify the facts was already the lightest punishment. How was that excessive?
"Insubordinate and disrespectful to elders! Let's see how this old man deals with you."
Zhu Chang, enraged, was about to teach Ji Mo a lesson.
Just then, a gust of fragrant wind arrived, and Song Wei Qian blocked in front of Ji Mo, saying, "Elder Zhu, you've crossed the line. Those who fail the Heart-Questioning Trial should bear all consequences; this is the academy's rule. Moreover, Ji Mo's request is not excessive."
"Wu Kong is a renowned teacher who has made outstanding contributions to the academy, while Ji Mo is merely an ordinary person with no use to the academy. What qualification does he have to accept an apology from Wu Kong?"
Zhu Chang no longer pretended, directly revealing his stance, clearly intending to shield Wu Kong.
Simultaneously, a vast imperial might emanated from him, and a terrifying pressure swept across the surroundings.
"Lang Ya Academy treats everyone equally; no one has special privileges. Those who make mistakes must bear responsibility; no one is an exception."
Song Wei Qian stood her ground, confronting him without backing down.
Their gazes locked, and their auras were fixed on each other, a major conflict on the verge of erupting.