Chapter 27: Academy Factions

  Li Xiao's actions were too unexpected, neither the left prime minister nor those college students had thought that Li Xiao would seize the opportunity to kill Zhao Kuo on the spot at the moment when Lao Yu recreated Zhao Kuo!

  The means of being decisive and ruthless is truly shocking.

  "This senior fellow of the National Academy, isn't his method too extreme! The other party is the son of Zhao Wuhou, although it's true that he was wrong to make the first move against you, but you can't be so ruthless! I wonder how Miss Meng views this matter?"

  Li Xiao's sudden move has caused too much of a stir, if it were just the National Academy, it would be fine, after all, it's a national institution, and someone died at the Prime Minister's residence, if there is evidence and an excuse, the National Academy can't say much.

  But Zhao Kuo is not only a student of Guo Xueyuan, but also the son of Zhao Wuhou!

  There is no first in literature, and there is no second in martial arts.

  Although the Left Prime Minister is a powerful official among civil officials, it is also inconvenient to intervene in military affairs. The son of the Marquis Wu died at home, which is absolutely troublesome. If no explanation is given to the Marquis Wu, the Prime Minister's residence may not be peaceful in the future either.

  At this moment, more than a dozen people from various colleges also hated Li Xiao to death.

  Zhao Kuang is not comparable to Zhan Feng, Zhan Feng is just a collective force among the students, and there is no big background behind him. He is also a newcomer among the new students who have just entered the school. Although his death caused some trouble, they are not afraid of it either.

  Zhao Kuo was a different story altogether. Not only was he a top student, but his own strength was astonishing, and he was also the sole son of Zhao Wuhou, one of the academy's most heavily invested students. Even among the dozen or so students who had gathered together, his status was among the highest.

  "Your Excellency, this man is ruthless and cruel, with a heart as big as the sky! He even dares to kill the son of General Zhao, such a lawless scoundrel, what's the point of keeping him alive? It's better to execute him on the spot. As for the academy, we are willing to testify for Your Excellency."

  Li Xiao had long seen through these guys' nature, his eyes were icy cold, fearless.

  "How ridiculous, I don't care what status Zhao Kuang has, he and I are just students of the academy. Today he wants to take my life, even under the orders of Master Xiang, he insists on killing me, it's easy to imagine how he will deal with me in the future. I'm just a freshman, not as powerful as Brother Zhao, if I don't take advantage of him being heavily injured now, won't I be killed by him when he recovers?"

  These words are obviously reasonable, and most of the guests present can understand Li Xiao's situation, but this move is still somewhat unthinkable.

  When you want me to die, I have no choice but to die!

  This is a matter between lord and subject. Although Zhao Kuo, the son of the marquis, is not as good as you, when facing Li Jue, who doesn't even qualify as a subject, the principle is actually the same.

  It was just because of Li Xiao's influence from his past life that he himself did not agree with these things.

  Anyone who wants him dead should first prepare his own coffin!

  Zuo Xiang didn't pay attention to Li Xiao's words and deeds at all, but instead looked towards Meng Ruoxue.

  "I've already seen the reason behind this matter, and I think everyone else understands what's right and wrong too. Li Xiao, come with me, we can't stay in this mansion any longer."

  Meng Ruoxue's figure flashed and disappeared, Zuo Xiang coldly snorted, but didn't say a word to stop her.

  He didn't expect that Meng Xue would offend the Prime Minister's estate for a young boy with an unknown origin, and it was likely that Zhao Wu Hou would also find trouble for her in the future.

  Li Xiao hastily followed up, and the crowd gave way to this killing god one after another. After all, Li Xiao's methods were too cruel and ruthless just now.

  "Thanks for reading and saving my life."

  Li Xiao came out of the Prime Minister's mansion and thanked Meng Ruoxue.

  The old woman behind Meng Xue was somewhat puzzled, not knowing why her master would go to great lengths to protect the young man in front of her.

  "No need to be polite, after all, you are the cash cow of my Zi Xuan Wen Kan. I naturally won't let anything happen to you. By the way, for the next nine chapters of the literary work, just give them directly to me. This time, I came specifically for this matter and happened to visit Left Prime Minister, but didn't expect to run into you."

  Everything can be said to be a coincidence.

  If it weren't for Meng Ruoxue's help today, Li Xiao would have been absolutely unable to escape. Before this, Li Xiao had never thought that Meng Ruoxue actually had such great power, even Zuo Xiang couldn't help but give her face.

  Wealth can rival a nation, and this may not be an empty boast.

  In Donglan City, there is also a sales outlet for Zixuanwen Kan. Li Xiao walked in and found that many wealthy people were coming and going, entering the door directly to the second floor, unlike the first floor, where many publications were placed, but only some ordinary people were browsing.

  Of course, Li Xiao wouldn't ask these questions if it weren't for the sake of spreading the essence of ancient Chinese civilization and one of the Four Great Masterpieces, "Journey to the West", in this world, to see what kind of shock it would cause. Only then would Li Xiao, who was devoted to cultivation, do such thankless tasks.

  Under the leadership of a shopkeeper, Meng Ruoxue and Li Xiao et al went up to the top floor of the building, which was also the fifth floor.

  The five-story building was like a huge room, the shopkeeper invited several people in and then left after reporting his crime. The old woman guarded the door outside, and there were only Li Xiao and Meng Ruoxue inside the room.

  Meng Ruoxue took a dozen or so sheets of Xuan paper for Li Xiao. Seeing that it was still early, Li Xiao buried his head and started writing diligently.

  The expansion of spiritual power not only made Li Xiao's will stronger, but also greatly increased his memory. His previous self might have been able to remember everything he saw, but it was like a small water cup that could only hold so much, and if too many things were remembered, some would have to be selectively forgotten, otherwise memories would be lost randomly.

  But after the spiritual power was enhanced, Li Xiao found that he could remember more things, and his thinking became more agile. The translation work was several times easier than a year ago. The nine-volume text, Li Xiao spent several hours, and all wrote it down.

  It wasn't until his thoughts came to a halt that Li Xiao smelled the fragrance wafting before him, and when he looked up, he saw that Meng Ruoxue had removed her veil at some point, revealing a stunning face that could drive countless men mad, causing even Li Xiao's heart to skip a few beats.

  Li Xiao slowly withdrew his gaze and calmed down, but it made Meng Ruoxue giggle twice.

  "I didn't expect Li Xiao's younger brother to be so interesting, even the lustful Pig Demon is written vividly, it can be imagined that this year's Zi Xuan Literary Magazine will be a bestseller again."

  These few rounds are more than last year's ten rounds, and the wonderful parts are also much better.

  "Li Xiao's younger brother, those literary masters would very much like to meet you, the author. I think Li Xiao's younger brother won't see them either, so he made excuses for his brother."

  That alluring fragrance and gentle voice, unexpectedly made Li Xiao, who had never been in love in either his past or present life, feel a flutter in his heart. After hurriedly calming the turmoil within him, Li Xiao was eager to leave this place.

  "Thanks for the chat, Dream Pen. It's getting late today too. I also made a big scene at the Prime Minister's estate and still need to report back to my master when I return. I'll take my leave now."

  Meng Ruoxue seemed to notice that Li Xiao was a bit off, and smiled sweetly, saying:

  "Li Xiao, last year's publication was a bestseller and made a handsome profit. I wonder how you plan to take your share of the earnings?"

  Actually, Li Xiao hadn't thought of this yet.

  Money is still temporarily useless to him. This thing can be useful or useless. Li Xiao's heart is focused on cultivation, and he really doesn't know how to use it.

  Li Xiao thought for a moment and said:

  "Alright, I have a spiritual beast at home called Nian, it loves to eat demon pellets, so just exchange all the shares for demon pellets."

  Li Xiao knew that the article was selling well and the remuneration was indeed substantial. However, no matter how much more money he had now, it didn't have any significance to him. Moreover, the demon pellets were definitely not cheap. Those remunerations might be able to buy a few good-quality demon pellets, allowing the Nian beast to feast to its heart's content.

  Meng Ruoxue was taken aback upon hearing this and said:

  "Are you going to exchange everything for demon pellets?"

  "Yes, I don't quite understand this aspect, so let's trouble Mengbiyue with it."

  Li Xiao bid farewell to Meng Ruoxue and left after resolving the matter of the split.

  All the way, Li Xiao was thinking that he had killed four disciples of Guo Xueyuan, although he had a reason, but at that time, he could have spared their lives and didn't have to take them.

  The college must also know this point, and the rest can only be seen in the attitude of the college.

  After returning to the college, Li Xiao returned to his residence. At the same time, another brother, Nanmen Ao, also recovered and came back. Several people asked about Li Xiao's journey, and Li Xiao told them the truth.

  "What?! I never thought that Xue Ningfeng would be so ruthless, to surround and kill Li Xiao outside the Imperial Academy, she even approached Li Xiao's brother, it's really despicable!"

  "Alas, I thought I was mistaken in my guess. That Xue Ningfeng seemed like an innocent person, didn't expect..."

  Ni Liang and Chun Yu sighed, only Nanmen Ao looked at Li Xiao.

  "Junior brother, what do you think?"

  Among the four, Nanmen Ao is the oldest. Next is Chun Yu Xi, Li Xiao is barely third, and Ni Liang is a few months younger than Li Xiao.

  "In any case, I'd like to see Master tomorrow and let him decide everything."

  For Yue Changsheng, Li Xiao was absolutely grateful. If it weren't for this master, he would have been killed by Wang Qi long ago, and how could he have entered the academy smoothly and stood here today?

  If Master said he was wrong, Li Xiao would absolutely have no argument, because in his eyes, everything was given by this master.

  Three people went to the cafeteria, but were intercepted by a group of people halfway through.

  "Which one is newborn Li Xiao?"

  There are eight students in front of me, and they seem to be senior students from previous years rather than newcomers this year.

  "I am, I don't know how many seniors are looking for me, what's the matter?"

  Li Xiao naturally wouldn't think that anything good had fallen on his head. As expected, one of them looked Li Xiao up and down:

  "So you're the infamous good-for-nothing from the Academy. You've got a lot of nerve, daring to kill even Zhao Kou, my junior brother from the Great Heaven Sect! This time you're finished, no one can save you. Even if the Academy's instructors don't expel you this time, when the annual holiday arrives in a few months, it will be your death sentence!"

  Several people gazed coldly at Li Xiao, obviously all of them were extraordinary strong individuals.

  Li Xiao did not expect the infighting within the academy to have reached this point, actually forming factions and daring to arbitrarily decide people's life and death! The eight senior disciples did not linger here, coldly warning Li Xiao before leaving.

  "I should think of ways to improve my strength as soon as possible."

  Li Xiao took a deep breath and thought to himself.

  To thank the book friends who gave the first evaluation vote and reward for this book, I should update an extra chapter, but I have something to do today and don't have time to update. I will add an extra chapter tomorrow, three updates with 9,000 words! Also, please collect and support votes again.