His silence caused the old dean’s sweat to pour down.
This young student possessed an unfathomable background. Not only did the capital’s influential figures and high-ranking police officials, but even that mysterious special organization, show him utmost respect.
Furthermore, their brief interactions had made the seasoned old dean feel that classmate Qin possessed a maturity and depth far beyond his years.
“Qin Sheng… I am old, and this is not about shirking responsibility at a critical moment. For the sake of the one hundred thousand students in the academy, we must have someone truly capable of handling the current situation in charge.”
The old dean laid bare his heart: “I do not care about your status, nor will I pry into your secrets. I only wish for these students to remain safe. Even if a single child is lost, it would signify the utter failure of my fifty years of educational career.”
Tears streamed down his aged face. He suddenly knelt, bowing his head with solemn reverence.
Qin Yexuan was moved. He helped the old dean up and said in a deep voice, “You need not say more. I accept the school’s appointment.”
He solemnly put away the letter of appointment. “Old Dean, you may escort the other teachers and staff away from the academy. However, those who wish to stay may continue their classes.”
The old dean finally breathed a sigh of relief but then hesitated, “Then, in your opinion, should the academy be closed to the public from now on? Completely sealed off?”
Qin Yexuan smiled, “Why should we close it? Everything will proceed as usual. Those who wish to leave or stay are free to do so.”
The old dean rubbed his hands together. “But given our academy’s situation, the higher authorities consider it extremely serious. After I reported it, they prepared to deploy military personnel to seal this place!”
Qin Yexuan’s eyes flickered. “Li Tianxing of the War Department only obeys me.”
The old dean shook his head. “Since our City Lord Zhang met with an accident… there have been significant changes above. Provincial Governor Zhao Tianyou resigned taking responsibility, and the new high-ranking official, Zhu Xiaotian, is the eldest son of the old patriarch of the Zhu family in Chaoge.”
He spoke ramblingly. Qin Yexuan gently interrupted, “What is the issue with Zhu Xiaotian?”
The old dean gave a bitter smile. “It’s all old trivial matters from the past… When Zhu Xiaotian hadn’t yet taken office, he came to inspect the academy. At that time, we arranged a reception. The teacher Wang Jiaqian was among the welcome party, and then…”
As he was from the old school, he found it distasteful to continue.
Qin Yexuan understood. “Zhu Xiaotian had ill intentions towards Teacher Wang?”
“Alas! He even resorted to physical action. I forcibly entered the lounge and rescued Teacher Wang.”
The old dean sighed. “At that time, Zhu Xiaotian slapped me twice. The teachers were furious and rushed to attack him. I stopped them, but as Zhu Xiaotian left, he made a vicious threat, saying that if he ever returned, he would ensure our academy was destroyed!”
This time, Zhu Xiaotian took office without even notifying Li Tianxing. Instead, he brought his own direct subordinate War Department.
“Direct subordinate War Department?” Qin Yexuan frowned. “Old Dean, your sources are truly well-informed.”
The old dean gave a bitter smile. “Everyone knows that Zhu Xiaotian’s first act upon returning to Chaoge this time is to seek me out! So, a friend in a high position secretly informed me, advising me to resign immediately and flee far away.”
Qin Yexuan’s expression turned solemn. “So this is the real reason you entrusted the school to me, Old Dean?”
The old dean nodded. “I originally didn’t want to worry you, but I’ve realized that I cannot leave. If I leave, it will be simple for this school to become Zhu Xiaotian’s outlet for anger. Let him come for me.”
Speaking of this, he turned and looked outside. “When Teacher Wang arrives later, please tell her to pack her things quickly and go into hiding with her family. My life as an old man is insignificant, but that young lady is still so young. She must not be defiled by Zhu Xiaotian.”
This matter had caused the old dean to lose all his hair.
He also had a family and children.
Thinking of his grandchildren who had just reached adulthood, and his retirement life that had yet to begin, facing such a tragic fate, the old dean felt immense grief and anger.
However, he was even more worried that the young man before him might back down. Thus, he had to display the fortitude of an elder.
But Qin Yexuan’s face was exceptionally calm. “No matter. Teacher Wang cannot leave for now. Please rest assured, Zhu Xiaotian will not be able to stir up any trouble.”
Ah!
The old dean earnestly reminded him, “Zhu Xiaotian has brought his own War Department forces. This time, he has been directly air-dropped into Chaoge, indicating that the higher levels are completely under his control. He is the City Lord, and it is too easy for him to manipulate our school. You must be careful.”
Li Tianxing was not suitable to intervene directly, as his duty was to guard Lingmeng Mountain.
While Su Ning Shuang and Su Bing Yan held high positions, they could not directly interfere in Chaoge’s affairs. Thus, the old dean was extremely worried.
“Zhu Xiaotian is a mad dog! He is the emperor here now and will absolutely not care about your so-called background in the capital.”
Qin Yexuan smiled. “I have no background. Everything relies on myself. Those in the capital consider me their background. Li Tianxing and the Su sisters were also promoted by me.”
These words left the old dean stunned for a long time.
At this moment, a teacher from outside announced that the student union office was ready.
The student union was now flush with funds. The old dean had designated an office building with seven floors, originally intended for laboratories.
Qin Yexuan, however, asked, “In which library did the bronze coffin appear?”
“The oldest one. It was built when the academy was still a vocational school; it’s a very old building.”
“The student union office will be set up in the library, and the place where the bronze coffin is located will be my office!”
Qin Yexuan said and walked out.
On the way to the library, he took out his mobile phone and opened the video footage sent by Jun Mengyao not long ago.
It was a scene captured by a drone in the sky after Tian Zhi Yu flew out of Lu Tai.
In the sky, Tian Zhi Yu shone like a meteor, while beneath the ground, a rectangular protrusion bulged along the ground under Lu Tai, instantly chasing after Tian Zhi Yu.
In the video, the rectangular object broke through the earth and turned out to be a bronze coffin.
Subsequently, Tian Zhi Yu fell, and in a flash, it merged with the bronze coffin, finally disappearing in the direction of Chaoge Academy.
What everyone saw at the time was merely Tian Zhi Yu falling into Chaoge Academy.
In reality, the bronze coffin had arrived at the academy first.
Closing the video, Qin Yexuan was filled with curiosity.
Who would be lying within the bronze coffin that suddenly appeared in the library?
Would it be that Demon Emperor King Zhou?
Or other legendary figures?
But the most important thing was Tian Zhi Yu, which had fallen into the coffin!
He had already arrived at the old library.
There was no one around, and no one dared to come over.
The old gatekeeper had fled overnight, not even asking for his wages. He was likely terrified.
Qin Yexuan walked up the wooden stairs.
The third floor was a spacious area, with only yellowed wooden shelves remaining.
The bronze coffin, covered in strange patterns, lay quietly on the floor, still and frozen, yet shrouded in a mist that obscured a clear view.
Qin Yexuan slowly approached and placed his hand on the bronze coffin.