Liu Gu observed the scene quietly and asked, "Went to see Lin Chen?"

"How did you know, teacher?"

"You have no friends here, only Lin Chen."

"Teacher is so perceptive." Bai Ling jogged behind Liu Gu, starting to massage his shoulders. He put down his pen and said, "Tell me, is there something troubling you?"

Bai Ling hesitated.

"Is there something you can't share with teacher now?" Liu Gu asked wide-eyed, "Are you in love?"

"No... no." Bai Ling quickly shook her head, staring into Liu Gu's eyes, she finally said, "Teacher, can I discuss something with you?"

Liu Gu furrowed his brows.

He had already guessed some of it.

This afternoon, Bai Ling had gone to Zhong Nan's tavern to deliver medicine, and returned like this.

Bai Ling hesitated no more and explained everything in detail.

After speaking, Bai Ling raised her hand and said, "Teacher, it's not that I don't appreciate you, I know you treat me well, but the elder sir..."

"You don't want to let me down, nor do you want to hurt his feelings, right?" Liu Gu asked.

"Yes." Bai Ling nodded.

Liu Gu laughed upon hearing this and said, "Among three people, there's always someone who can teach us something. In life, it's normal to have many teachers. Like me, I have ten teachers outside, Zhu Tong, the dean, is one of my teachers too."

"Does this mean you agree?" Bai Ling asked excitedly.

Liu Gu patted her head and said, "Silly girl, this is not about what the teacher thinks, but about what you want."

"I want to give it a try, not just for the elder sir, but for Xiu Xiu too."

"Since you've made your decision, go ahead and try."

Liu Gu forced a smile.

No more need for excessive words.

Just as Zhu Tong said, everything at the National Master's Institute depends on fate.

Everyone knows Bai Ling isn't suitable to be a National Preceptor, Zhong Nan surely knows this too.

Yet Zhong Nan still chose Bai Ling, he must have his reasons.

Moreover, if the Calamity-Devouring Beast truly transforms under Zhong Nan's care, it would be a good thing.

Finally, Liu Gu added, "If you're unhappy there, tell me, and I'll bring you back."

Bai Ling's eyes reddened after hearing this.

"What's wrong?" Liu Gu was taken aback.

"Nothing... really." Bai Ling wiped away her tears. The reason for her emotional state was that both Liu Gu and Lin Chen had said the same reassuring words, making her feel at ease.

Her life had always been a fight against illness, with few people she could connect with.

Yet Bai Ling was very perceptive and knew Liu Gu and Lin Chen treated her genuinely.

She forced a smile and said, "Teacher, I'll only be gone for a year and then I'll return."

...

The night dragged on.

Lin Chen slept, Zhong Nan slept, Bai Ling slept, and Liu Gu slept too.

But in a ruined part of White Emperor City, it was brightly lit, and Tyler hadn't gone to sleep, he came here instead.

Because he just received news from Gu An.

By daybreak, National Preceptor Zhong Nan will personally go to the students' residence to meet them.

According to Gu An, this...

He thinks it's a good opportunity, Tyler can have someone act at this time.

Tyler agreed.

He had previously investigated Zhong Nan's security situation and knew that the hotel where Zhong Nan lived was tightly surrounded by the Celestial Shadow Guard, making it extremely difficult to make a move.

The original plan was to act at the final award ceremony against Zhong Nan.

But now things have changed, Zhong Nan unexpectedly leaving the tavern early to meet the students is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for them.

Because the place Lin Chen and the others live is far from the downtown area, making it a hundred times easier than at the tavern.

"...Does everyone understand?" After Tyler explained the plan to these "assassins," they all showed a hint of nervousness.

They realized they were going to make a move against the National Preceptor of Cangling Ancient Country, the risk was self-evident.

It's clear that tomorrow some people won't return.

Tyler turned to the level-80 Beastmaster and said, "Tomorrow you'll lead the team, you only have five minutes, understand?"

The assassin nodded.

At this moment, Tyler pulled out a picture and said, "Tomorrow he'll also be among them, if during the chaos anyone sees him or his Spirit Beast, kill or injure him, and you'll be paid extra."

Everyone looked over and saw it was a picture of a man, a bull, and a fox.

Indeed.

It was Lin Chen, Xiaobai, and Xiao Hong's picture.

The reason was...

Knowing Lin Chen's Spirit Beast abilities, Tyler felt uneasy.

The combination of Divine and Demonic Power with Heart-Burning Fire Control might change the outcome of the finals.

Coming to the Beast Fighting Conference this time, Tyler was determined to win the championship, so he didn't want any surprises in the finals.

The best solution was to eliminate these variables.

....

The next day, Lin Chen slept until late, and upon waking, Xiaobai and Xiao Hong had already begun cultivation.

They had been exhausted for the whole day yesterday, slept through the night, and woke up refreshed. Xiaobai's external wounds were mostly healed.

After breakfast, Zhang Suqing came over to inform Lin Chen of the meetup location.

"Right away." Lin Chen got dressed and followed Zhang Suqing.

Clearly, Zhang Suqing was a bit excited; she chatted cheerfully while walking, "I heard that National Preceptor Zhong Nan is very serious, I wonder if that's true?"

Lin Chen recalled for a moment, but he couldn't be sure about Zhong Nan's personality.

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