NOVPUBChapter 162 -58: Dress Sharper
A private hospital in Steel Dome City.
Lin Xi had lost a significant amount of blood the night before and had only awoken not long ago due to her poor condition.
Her injuries were not severe, medical technology in Steel Dome City was advanced, and Transcendents themselves also had strong recovery abilities; non-fatal injuries weren鈥檛 too much of an issue.
At the moment, she was watching the news on the television screen, her face covered with a layer of frost.
Lin Jian was also there, hanging her head low after seeing everything.
鈥淪ister, I know I was wrong,鈥 Lin Jian said, crying.
...
Lin Xi ignored her, closed her eyes, and felt very tired.
Mental exhaustion.
Because of Lin Jian鈥檚 actions, such a huge uproar had been caused, not only affecting Xu Mo but even extending to Noah Academy.
Even as Lin Jian鈥檚 sister, she too believed Lin Jian didn鈥檛 deserve sympathy.
Because this incident had jeopardized Xu Mo鈥檚 future and affected the reputation of the academy, even killing Lin Jian would not be enough to atone for her sins.
鈥淟in Jian,鈥 Lin Xi suddenly called out, with her eyes still closed.
潡堭潣凁潣潡?co
Lin Jian looked at Lin Xi, suddenly feeling that her sister鈥檚 voice was somewhat unfamiliar.
鈥淵ou should go, from now on, we have no relation anymore,鈥 Lin Xi said.
鈥淪ister鈥︹€ Lin Jian鈥檚 eyes teared up as she said, 鈥淚 really know I was wrong.鈥
鈥淕et out,鈥 Lin Xi said coldly.
Lin Jian鈥檚 heart trembled, she glanced at Lin Xi one last time, then left somewhat despondently.
Next to her, Ye Qingdie watched all of this and silently sighed; she understood Lin Xi鈥檚 feelings.
She must be feeling very guilty.
鈥淪ister Xi, this is not your fault,鈥 Ye Qingdie comforted, knowing nobody could have predicted how things would unfold.
Moreover, Lin Xi had never intended to cause them any trouble.
Lin Xi opened her eyes, took the Communicator, and dialed Lin Qingze鈥檚 number.
鈥淟in Xi,鈥 Lin Qingze鈥檚 voice came through.
鈥淒ean Lin, if there is anything I can do, I can clarify the truth to the media,鈥 Lin Xi said.
鈥淵ou focus on recovering. If needed, I will contact you,鈥 Lin Qingze responded.
鈥淥kay,鈥 Lin Xi replied.
After hanging up, she looked at Xu Mo鈥檚 number, sighed, and did not make the call.
She felt she no longer had the face to contact Xu Mo.
Ye Qingdie noticed Lin Xi鈥檚 actions and seemed to understand her thoughts; she approached and held Lin Xi鈥檚 hand, saying, 鈥淪ister Xi.鈥
鈥淨ingdie,鈥 Lin Xi looked at Ye Qingdie by her side, her eyes slightly red, seemingly very distressed.
鈥淪ister Xi, when I met Xu Mo, he was not even sixteen years old,鈥 Ye Qingdie held Lin Xi鈥檚 hand and smiled, 鈥淏ack then, he still seemed like a child, like us, with an idealistic nature, but I didn鈥檛 expect that he would almost be killed on our first mission.鈥
Ye Qingdie slowly recounted their first experience with Xu Mo, leading them out of that hell where bones piled up like mountains.
Lin Xi listened attentively, also somewhat moved.
鈥淐ompared to before, what are these small matters? If it weren鈥檛 for Sister Xi, we would probably still be wandering in the city. Don鈥檛 blame yourself, Sister Xi. Xu Mo won鈥檛 take it to heart,鈥 Ye Qingdie consoled.
鈥淵es,鈥 Lin Xi nodded with teary eyes, a faint smile playing on her lips.
Last time, Xu Mo had told her about their experiences in the Underworld, but he hadn鈥檛 gone into great detail.
Hearing Ye Qingdie narrate their story now was even more moving.
鈥
The public opinion continued to ferment.
As Noah Academy had not yet responded, more media joined in the bombardment.
Even, they raised incredibly sharp questions.
What is the background of the perpetrator?
Who gave him the courage to commit a crime in broad daylight?
Who was obstructing the Security Bureau from enforcing the law and forcibly took him away?
Of course, the core topic was.
Why does Noah Academy refuse to respond and hand over the perpetrator?
Should the Extraordinary Academies have privileges that are above the law?
This matter had not only impacted Noah Academy but was subtly affecting the Eight Extraordinary Colleges as well.
On the streets of Steel Dome City.
Many citizens paused, the screen still displaying the perpetrator committing the crime, which they had already watched many times.
No matter what identity Ming Yu held, such behavior was extremely reprehensible.
A reporter appeared on the screen, saying: 鈥淭his is the footage of the perpetrator committing the crime last night, the victim being Ming Yu from Ming Group. If even Ming Yu suffered this much, what chances do ordinary people have to voice their grievances?鈥
鈥淢oreover, as I know, the Ming Group has also encountered some troubles.鈥
鈥淥ver the years, the public has had high expectations of the Extraordinary Academies, but could these expectations have led to the Academies鈥 arrogance, considering that even now, nobody has responded to this incident?鈥
鈥淐an the Extraordinary Academies possess privileges that are above the law? If so, what kind of future will the Extraordinary Academies have, are they nurturing heroes, or thugs?鈥
鈥淚 understand that voicing out now might bring trouble to myself, but as a media journalist, I feel obligated to speak out about this incident,鈥 the reporter said sharply, making many citizens empathize, wondering if the Extraordinary Academy might thus persecute a journalist who speaks out.
Should that be the case, the Extraordinary Academy would utterly morph into an organization of violence.
The citizens were heartbroken.
Love begets chastisement.
Precisely because of their support and care for the Extraordinary Academy, such incidents had struck their hearts harder, making them utterly distressed.
Some even suggested staging a demonstration, hoping Noah Academy would hand over the perpetrator and publicly explain this violent incident.
The situation continued to escalate.
Outside Noah Academy, many students entered and exited the Academy.
Seeing people gathering outside demanding the Academy hand over the perpetrator and provide explanations, they discussed amongst themselves, also not understanding what the senior officials at the academy were thinking.
Could it really be as the media suggested, the arrogance of the Extraordinary Academies?
Inside the academy, the entire institution was abuzz discussing the matter.
All the students were puzzled.
鈥淭he murderer seems to be a transfer student, right? Why would the academy protect him?鈥
鈥淚t seems there were others involved too, Benjamin, a second-year student with A-grade talent and a military background, and also Sun Xiaoxiao and Su Rou. I don鈥檛 know how the academy sees it, but there must be a reason.鈥
As Su Rou walked through the academy, she noticed many people looking at her and whispering.
Even one person came up to ask, 鈥淪u Rou, what exactly happened last night?鈥
Su Rou looked at the student in front of her and responded, 鈥淟et鈥檚 wait for the academy鈥檚 response.鈥
saying this, she continued to walk away.
鈥淪u Rou seems quite confident?鈥
鈥淵eah, there might be more to the story. The academy can certainly handle it.鈥
鈥淪till, no matter the circumstances, the awful impact of a murder on the street is hard to erase.鈥
Someone said with some concern.
That scene had a significant impact on the public, which is why it caused such a sensation.
The academy teachers were also far from calm.
They frantically searched for Lin Qingze, wanting to know what happened and why there were no explanations.
But Lin Qingze did not respond, and later on, even hid away and did not pick up his communicator.
The incident continued to ferment.
Everyone was waiting for a response from Noah Academy.
But, Noah Academy had not yet replied.
For three full days, the public opinion had completely exploded, and the citizens of Steel Dome City were unsettled.
Could Noah Academy truly be this arrogant?
The issue also sparked a huge reaction within the academy.
Even the students began to question the academy.
At this moment.
In the courtyard.
The Elder was sitting on a chair, his communicator vibrated, and he answered it.
鈥淥ld man, are you still in the mood to lie down?鈥 The screen showed a dignified elder, who asked the Elder.
鈥淲hat else?鈥 the Elder responded.
鈥淲hat鈥檚 going on over there? You haven鈥檛 responded yet, and it鈥檚 affecting us too,鈥 said the dignified elder.
鈥淵ou see, many people are dissatisfied with our Academy Faction,鈥 the Elder responded.
The dignified elder nodded solemnly and said, 鈥淲hat are you thinking?鈥
鈥淚 don鈥檛 know if this is a test, but regardless, it鈥檚 time for a media cleanup. Over the years, those financial tycoons have expanded too much in the media sector,鈥 the Elder said.
The dignified elder smiled, 鈥淵ou say, at your age, you鈥檙e still worrying about these things.鈥
鈥淲hen trouble is brought to our doorstep, how can we not fight back?鈥 said the Elder, 鈥淗anging up now.鈥
鈥淥kay,鈥 the dignified elder nodded.
After hanging up, the Elder dialed Lin Qingze鈥檚 number.
Lin Qingze answered.
鈥淚n two hours, allow the media, invite the public, the Security Bureau into the academy, broadcast it citywide,鈥 the Elder said.
鈥淥kay,鈥 Lin Qingze nodded.
After doing this, the Elder called out, 鈥淴u Mo.鈥
Xu Mo, who was in cultivation, was interrupted and came out, very courteously calling out, 鈥淭eacher.鈥
After so long, he could certainly guess the Elder鈥檚 identity.
鈥淭here have always been people investigating you. Do you have enemies?鈥 the Elder asked, 鈥淧reviously, everything about you was heard by Lin Qingze from Lin Xi. Lin Xi said you are loyal and vouched for your character on her personal integrity. She also mentioned you were an orphan, a Desert Hunter; I don鈥檛 quite see it.鈥
Warmth filled Xu Mo鈥檚 heart, realizing the academy had taken care of him, and Sister Xi had also been working behind the scenes.
Indeed, no matter how good the talent, if the character is lacking, what use is the academy鈥檚 training?
鈥淭eacher, I come from the Underworld, from a refuge,鈥 Xu Mo spoke up, with everything having reached this point, there was no need to hide anymore.
He briefly recounted his story, and the Elder nodded.
鈥淟in Xi鈥檚 judgment isn鈥檛 bad, sending me a good seed,鈥 said the Elder.
Could it be, then, that this incident was also targeted at Xu Mo?
Those who had been investigating Xu Mo, had they discovered Xu Mo鈥檚 identity?
Xu Mo gave a wry smile, 鈥淏ringing trouble to you, Teacher.鈥
鈥淣o worries, there鈥檚 more behind this situation. Some people want to stir up trouble, so let鈥檚 just indulge them,鈥 the Elder said indifferently, 鈥淕et ready.鈥
鈥淕et ready?鈥 Xu Mo was taken aback.
鈥淵es.鈥
The Elder stood up, straightened Xu Mo鈥檚 clothes, and patted his shoulder, 鈥淒ress sharp, don鈥檛 mar the image of our Noah Academy. From now on, you are the representative figure of our Noah Academy.鈥
Xu Mo was deeply moved, looking at the Elder, his heart stirred greatly.
He clearly understood what was about to happen.
鈥淕o,鈥 the Elder said, 鈥淚 will also get ready.鈥
Saying this, he too turned and headed towards the room.
It had been a long time since he had appeared in public.
A sense of ceremony was still necessary!
Watching the Elder鈥檚 retreating figure, a warm current flowed through Xu Mo鈥檚 heart.
He turned and walked towards the room.
鈥淴u Mo,鈥 Elsa stood aside, stunned for a moment, then her eyes filled with a brilliant smile.
Smiling, she began to cry.
She knew what the Elder鈥檚 words meant to Xu Mo.
From today.
Xu Mo would no longer be the Xu Mo of before.
