Liu Taiping heard Liu Xiu's words and asked in disbelief, "Old ancestor, surely not. Although Taiping made mistakes, it was for the sake of integration and coexistence between Hua Xia and other races."
Liu Che, as the Han Wu the Great who suppressed an era, though usually amiable and acting like a typical spoiled rich second generation, would not tolerate anything when it came to national grudges, hatred, and the great cause of the nation. He didn't care whose grandson you were. During the Great Han Dynasty, the Han cavalry swept across all directions under his leadership.
Then, Liu Che said with a cold face, "Surely not? Does Hua Xia need to integrate and coexist with these faithless barbarians? The current dignity of Hua Xia was forged by the ancestors of successive generations. Do you know that in this recent Royal War, 226 quasi-kings from Hua Xia participated, and only 45 survived? Even the two clan-protecting kings, Lin Hai and Lin Shan, the nephews of Wu Fa, were almost surrounded and killed."
"Do you think the descendants of Emperor Xin are less noble than my Liu family? Your mistake lies in not understanding the situation and disgracing our clan's prestige. You disregard the dignity earned by countless martyrs who died in battle. Do you not deserve to die?"
"It is also our fault. We have let you live too comfortably these years, making you forget the brutality of the battlefield. Taiping, your ancestors do not wish to erase your achievements, otherwise, you would not have gained the recognition of the human race's destiny and advanced to become a clan-protecting quasi-king. Go to the battlefield and fight for three years. Afterwards, you will understand what you have been lacking."
Upon hearing the words of the two Liu family ancestors, Liu Taiping recalled the scenes of fighting and killing alongside his comrades in those years, even though his martial arts level was lower. He then looked at how, in pursuit of so-called achievements, he had given special treatment to foreign students, and increased resources for academies with powerful backing. The graduation rates had indeed improved, but how many truly talented commoner disciples had been delayed?
"Old ancestors, Taiping knows he was wrong. I do not ask for your forgiveness, but I am willing to fight on the battlefield to atone for my mistakes." Liu Taiping now understood his errors and knelt directly before the two ancestors.
Lin Wu Fa looked at Liu Taiping and the two Human Kings, Liu Che and Liu Xiu, and said, "A prodigal son's return is worth more than gold. Both ancestors, Taiping also knows his mistakes. Fortunately, there were no major losses. From another perspective, this situation is also good. Otherwise, if this brat Lin Zhan doesn't vent his anger, who knows what trouble he might cause someday."
Liu Xiu laughed casually, "That's indeed the case. So, if we put it that way, Taiping actually did something good, didn't he?"
"Old ancestors, please stop teasing Taiping." Liu Taiping lowered his head, feeling embarrassed.
"By the way, Old Ancestor Che, have you thought about who will succeed Taiping's position?" Liu Xiu asked Liu Che.
Liu Che thought carefully and said, "If Wu Fa does not object, I plan to have Kong Xiangming take over as the principal of Gaowu."
Liu Xiu repeated, "Kong Xiangming, a direct descendant of the Great Accomplishment Saint Wenxuan King, the current Grand Scholar of the Kong family, with the strength of a clan-protecting quasi-king. He is a good candidate. Moreover, the Kong family has a backbone of integrity and is a good choice for educating people."
Lin Wu Fa also nodded, "I think it's fine. My Lin family has no objections. Speaking of which, both the Kong and Lin families are descendants of Patriarch Shang Tang, but the Kong family is more upright and feels they have failed their ancestors."
After speaking, Lin Wu Fa took out his communicator and contacted Lin Hai, "Xiao Hai, please invite Kong Xiangming of the Kong family to be the dean of the Capital Advanced Martial Arts Academy. Liu Taiping has been crippled by his two old ancestors, and Zhan'er has caused trouble again. Prepare to mobilize the Lin family's Black Bird Army."
"Understood, Second Uncle. I'll prepare immediately." Lin Hai, who had just hung up the communicator, was bewildered. He had only gone to Gaowu this morning. How had the old man crippled the principal, and the younger one caused trouble, requiring the mobilization of the family army? What were these old and young ones planning? Were they just playing with him? He wasn't the head of the Lin family; he was just a brick, moved wherever needed.
After hanging up the communicator, Lin Wu Fa muttered to himself, "Xiao Hai is the head of the Lin family, it's not quite right to order him around like this."
On the other end, Lin Zhan looked at Octavian and said, "Have you thought about who to find? Have someone give you your communicator. Take your time to think. You have half an hour. If you can't find anyone to handle me, I'll cut you down."
Then he turned to Lin Yi and said, "Lin Yi, go and bring out the people from the remaining 10 villas. I want to see what kind of goods they are, daring to show off on my territory."
Lin Yi and the others received the order. After a while, they each brought out several foreign students from other special zones.
Upon seeing these people, the Hua Xia team members also laughed. Lin Zhan said helplessly, "What are you guys doing in Hua Xia, and you came here to join the fun? And Adam, didn't you return to Asgard? Why are you back?"
Andre Ivanov and Victor Ivanov hurriedly said, "Boss Lin, let's be honest. We paid money, and Chief Kimir of our special zone dispatched us to study."
These two big bears looked honest and kind, but they were full of schemes. They knew very well that Lin Zhan, the boss of the Hua Xia team, was unpredictable and would pit people against him regardless of whether they were enemies or allies, depending entirely on his mood.
Lin Zhan looked at these two big bears with a bit of melancholy and said, "Didn't your leader succeed in advancing? Why are they still sending you out to show off? Isn't it better to develop at home honestly?"
Then he saw Fozi's dark circles and said, "What are you doing here? I heard that you and your master are performing rituals at home. Is business not good? Are you trying to poach customers in Hua Xia? What happened to your eyes? Didn't you sleep well?"
Fozi, with a solemn and dignified expression, said to Lin Zhan, "Benefactor Lin, to speak like that is to be attached to form. Performing rituals for others is a virtuous act. Even if this monk and his disciples collect some fees, it is to support themselves. I see a bloody light on Benefactor Lin's face, with a hidden crisis. Why don't you speak it out, allowing this monk to help Benefactor Lin resolve it?"
Lin Zhan rubbed his temples and looked at Fozi, then turned to everyone and said, "I'm telling you all, from now on, no one is allowed to hit his head. I think the one I made him take last time hasn't recovered completely yet."