Shen Han also did not expect that Dean Tianyi would suddenly intervene...

"Dean, I had known Moon Bamboo Peak Master before.

When I was in Yun'an City before, she protected me, it was just a misunderstanding, please see clearly..."

Faced with Shen Han's explanation, Dean Tianyi merely snorted lightly.

"You young people know nothing, what old acquaintance, it's all just their tricks.

Do you know whose mentor this Shi Yuezhu, the Moon Bamboo Peak Master, is?

She is the mentor of that Miss Su, Su Jinyu.

Given this relationship, do you think she will help you or harm you?"

Dean Tianyi's expression was slightly stern, he was very unwelcoming towards Shi Yuezhu in front of him.

"Peak Master Shi coming today, probably also to discuss the matter of her disciple.

This competition was lost by her herself, so let her speak for herself.

She can take praise, but slightly at a disadvantage, and she can't even take a few criticisms?

It seems that the younger generation cultivated by Xiaoyao Peak is just so-so."

His words were sharp, bordering on personal attack.

With Dean Tianyi present, it was basically impossible to continue the discussion...

Shen Han was a bit helpless and cast a glance at Shi Yuezhu: "Moon Bamboo Peak Master, as discussed earlier.

I just need Su Jinyu to agree to a small condition, and this matter will end here.

Please, Peak Master Yuezhu, speak to her about this."

Shi Yuezhu nodded, hesitated for a moment, then leaped away.

After she left, Dean Tianyi was still frowning.

"In such a vast Tianyi Academy, the security is alarmingly weak.

An Immortal Realm Third Grade expert just barged into the academy, and we were entirely unaware."

Thinking of this made Dean Tianyi somewhat apprehensive.

Luckily, the person visiting today was Shi Yuezhu from Xiaoyao Peak.

What if it had been that madman Luo Zuchen instead...

Turning around, Dean Tianyi's expression regained some benevolence.

But what needs to be lectured must still be lectured.

"Even though this world doesn't have that many maleficent people, it's still necessary to be cautious.

Shen Han, ever since that competition, there are a lot of eyes on you.

Those who harbor ill will towards you, those who see you as an obstacle to their future, will do everything they can to oppose you.

This Peak Master Shi today seems nice, speaking softly and gently.

But do you know what she's really thinking in her mind?

Don't be so naive as to get eaten alive by her without realizing it."

Listening to Dean Tianyi's reprimand, Shen Han did not argue, he just listened.

After he had spoken enough, Dean Tianyi caught his breath and sat down heavily on the stone chair in front of him.

"Luckily, I remembered something I hadn't mentioned to you, otherwise, I wouldn't have visited your little courtyard tonight.

Otherwise, I truly wouldn't have known how lax the academy's management is."

After saying that, Dean Tianyi looked at Shen Han again.

"I came to find you so late because there is an urgent matter to discuss with you.

A small country to the south, after many years of negotiations, they are ready to submit to our Great Wei and accept its governance.

But before they surrender, there are some troublesome matters to resolve."

Shen Han invited the dean inside to discuss, while making a pot of fresh tea.

In front of these elders and mentors, Shen Han was always respectful.

After sitting down, Dean Tianyi began to explain in detail.

The small southern country is called Yexuan, its territory is small, barely that of the area governed by two cities of Great Wei.

Years ago, Great Wei wanted them to submit.

But this little country was somewhat arrogant.

Great Wei considered deploying troops to seize it, but thought it over and decided it wasn't worth it.

Moreover, doing so could easily create hostility.

However, over the past two years, through negotiations between Great Wei's envoys and Yexuan Country.

This matter of submission is almost settled.

But before submission, the authority of Great Wei needs to be asserted.

The might of the military doesn't need to be mentioned, Yexuan is merely a borderland, its army is just for show.

Moreover, it's about the authority of the strong within the nation.

The strong of Great Wei will visit Yexuan Country in two months.

After this visit, the strong of Yexuan Country should be silenced.

Currently, the younger generation needs to go first.

According to King Yexuan, he wants to see the gap between Great Wei's youth and Yexuan Country's youth, to compare potential.

"Shen Han, this matter sounds troublesome, but from my understanding of the court, it's greatly beneficial to you.

Contributing to Yexuan Country's submission can be considered as pioneering and expanding territory.

This kind of merit, in the current situation, is as rare and desirable as a celestial fairy.

Achieving this merit means that entering and advancing in the court will come without obstruction."

At this point, Dean Tianyi paused briefly, becoming slightly stern.

"Though this venture offers many benefits, it's not simple.

Going to Yexuan requires not only winning but winning gloriously.

To showcase the prowess of our Great Wei's young generation, so you must think it over carefully."

After explaining, Dean Tianyi then left.

That night, Dean Tianyi was not idle and immediately began organizing a patrol arrangement for the entirety of the academy.

On the outskirts of the academy, formations are being prepared.

If any more powerful individuals approach, vigilance is needed constantly.

Returning to his own room, Shen Han lay on the bed.

In his mind, he pondered over what Dean Tianyi had just said.

Shen Han actually understood.

It's not easy to secure a place in the Great Wei's court.

If one wishes to progress farther within the court, meritorious service is essential.

Without merit, even those related to the Royal Family would find it difficult to enter the central court.

At most, they could take on some idle positions.

Shen Han was somewhat hesitant, his hesitation wasn't due to worries about his strength or falling behind.

Instead, he was hesitating whether to set foot into the court.

His eyes gazed at the ceiling, and amidst the glow of outside lights, the intricate patterns were still visible.

Recalling the yearning in his heart back then, it was just for a bit of freedom and peace.

The court is like muddy waters, once stepped into, one's body will be inevitably tainted.

Freedom and peace, very difficult, almost hopeless.

But if he doesn't venture into the court, focusing solely on the path of cultivation...

Shen Han contemplated, yet realized that even focusing solely on cultivation, it's impossible to completely avoid the court.

In Great Wei, the Imperial Court is the absolute holder of the strongest power.

There are many strong individuals in the entire Great Wei, but the Imperial Court would never allow an extraordinary and independent power to appear.

If suddenly someone has the chance to advance from Second Grade to that legendary First Grade Realm.

According to the past ways of the Imperial Court, surely they would intervene and prevent it.

The court would never permit an independent individual or force to emerge.

From this rationale, it seems that no matter how one chooses, they have already stepped into the court.

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