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Lin Xiaotian had always thought that if he came to this world and continued along the original path, he could live peacefully as a chef.
But reality proved him wrong; he had underestimated everything.
This world was not as simple as it seemed. The existence of warriors made life and death feel trivial, rendering the constraints of law powerless.
In this world, no matter what great achievements one wished to accomplish, absolute strength and influence were essential.
"I never intended to compete for the throne of the Supreme Warrior. I just wanted to steadily reach the Culinary God Summit. I can say that everything I have now is forced upon me by them."
Years later, Lin Xiaotian explained to his friends the actions he took in his youth.
...
"Lin Xiaotian, come with us to the court for the hearing!"
The sound of the iron gate turning broke Lin Xiaotian's contemplation. He collected his thoughts, stood up, and walked with his head held high alongside the Enforcer towards the Judgment Hall.
Following the judge, they walked through a long corridor, where dim lighting made the ancient building appear even more eerie.
However, Lin Xiaotian was not affected by this environment; he kept his head held high and his back straight.
At the end of the corridor, the light began to brighten, dazzling Lin Xiaotian. He closed his eyes and took a moment to adjust to the intense brightness.
As he entered, everyone turned to look at him. Their expressions varied, but none showed pity; instead, there was indifference or anger.
Before him was a massive conference room arranged in tiers, filled with various high-ranking officials.
Today, nearly all the senior members of Wuyuan Star were gathered here.
Lin Xiaotian held his head high, absorbing all those indifferent gazes. He felt no disgust—only a bit of resentment for not being strong enough!
If it were a powerful figure like Uncle Ta or his own father standing here, their gazes would surely be different, right?
In their eyes, there should not be indifference; there should be fear!
These thoughts flashed through Lin Xiaotian's mind, and he couldn't help but chuckle at himself. When did he become so sentimental?
Ignoring the gazes of those people, Lin Xiaotian took a deep breath and walked step by step toward the center of the conference room. As he approached the platform, the Enforcers restrained him, pressing down on his shoulders from both sides.
On the platform sat five elderly men, including the Fat Old Man, who was frowning and staring at Lin Xiaotian while chain-smoking, looking troubled.
In the center was an old man who appeared ethereal and otherworldly, with white hair and beard. He was certainly over a hundred years old, yet his skin was fair and youthful, indicating that he took good care of himself; he was a master of martial arts.
Cough!
A light cough drew everyone's attention; the White-Haired Elder was about to speak.
He kept his eyelids drooped and had not opened his eyes to look at Lin Xiaotian since he entered. Perhaps a person like Lin Xiaotian simply did not catch his interest?
"Is it true that you are Lin Xiaotian, a new student from the Fourth Academy?" The old man's voice was deep and hoarse yet filled with authority.
"Yes!"
Lin Xiaotian felt extremely uncomfortable; his brows furrowed tightly, but he still answered loudly.
"Today, in front of the Fourth Academy's School of Business, you injured one hundred thirty-seven students, with one hundred twenty sustaining minor injuries and seventeen seriously injured. Did you do this all by yourself?"
"Yes!"
At this moment, Lin Xiaotian's mind flashed to the seriously injured Xing Shifang, and his brows knitted even tighter, yet his voice remained strong.
"This crime is truly heinous. Since the establishment of Wuyuan Star, such a severe incident has never occurred. The responsibility you bear is immense; do you have any defense to offer?"
"No!"
With his head held high, Lin Xiaotian showed no signs of admitting guilt, his attitude resolute, completely contradicting his words.
At this moment, the White-Haired Elder finally lifted his eyelids, squinting at Lin Xiaotian for a long while. His gaze was as calm as a still pond, and Lin Xiaotian couldn't discern what the old man meant.
"Such heinous acts have led our higher-ups to decide to expel you from school and remove you from Wuyuan Star..."
Upon hearing this, Lin Xiaotian's pupils suddenly contracted, and he couldn't help but feel a bit flustered. However, he recalled what the principal had told him and managed to hold his tongue.
As expected, the White-Haired Elder continued, "Considering this is your first offense and that you have performed excellently in school with good behavior, this punishment will be temporarily suspended. Your student status will be retained, and you will be placed on probation."
"But the nature of your actions is too severe; you have violated the laws of Wuyuan Star. Therefore, you must serve a five-month prison sentence."
At this point, the old man's voice carried an additional three points of authority. Goldman Sachs asked, "Lin Xiaotian, do you have any objections to the above punishments?"
"No!"
Lin Xiaotian replied defiantly, turning his head away. It was clear to everyone that he was dissatisfied with the ruling.
"The defendant Lin Xiaotian has no objections. The above judgment will be executed immediately; the Judicial Department will take him into custody!"
The old man waved his hand, signaling two Enforcers to take Lin Xiaotian away.
...
All of this was merely a process for show; there was no actual investigation phase. All charges had been predetermined by the school authorities.
Imposed crimes leave no room for defense.
Understanding the essence of this matter revealed it to be merely a clash of various forces behind the scenes. Unfortunately for Lin Xiaotian, his background was not strong enough, leaving him at the mercy of others.
Lin Xiaotian accepted these circumstances, keeping his head down as he followed the Enforcers wherever they led him.
After leaving the conference room, the two Enforcers whispered, "Brother Lin, we apologize, but you will need to wear the restraints. We have a process to follow, and we will be transferring you to the holding cell shortly."
With the director's "education" of these two, their attitude towards Lin Xiaotian had changed drastically; they were much more polite now.
"It's fine, you two just do what you need to do. I won't make it difficult for you!"
"Then thank you, Brother Lin!"
The two placed restraints on Lin Xiaotian, putting handcuffs and leg irons on him. They escorted him onto the aircraft like a serious criminal, heading towards the holding cell.
This flight took them quite a distance, crossing most of Wuyuan Star's Academy District. They arrived at the edge of the Academy District and the Training Zone, an area that felt desolate compared to the bustling Four Major Academies.
On the vast Hilltop stood only a single white building. As they flew closer, it became clear that this structure was made of special metal, unmistakably a fortress that was unbreakable.
Lin Xiaotian stepped off the aircraft and faced a tall metal door surrounded by silver electric fences, with purple lightning crackling across them.
This was no longer a playful trial; Lin Xiaotian was being taken to a real holding cell—essentially a prison!
Moreover, it was a prison specifically for serious offenders!
In the days to come, Lin Xiaotian might not have an easy time. Even if the director had ways to help him, he could not avoid contact with the other inmates. It seemed he was in for a rough experience!
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