The Law Enforcement Hall, located in the central area of the Imperial Academy, was a magnificent palace surrounded by powerful protective barriers, preventing ordinary disciples from approaching.
When Chen Li and Shen Qingyue arrived at the Law Enforcement Hall, night had completely fallen.
"Stop! This is the Law Enforcement Hall. Unauthorized personnel are not allowed to approach!" Two guards clad in silver armor blocked their path.
"Brothers, we are new students of the academy, here to seek Elder Qin for a Leave Request Talisman," Chen Li quickly explained.
Although they had only recently entered the Imperial Academy, they were well aware of all the academy's rules. Every student had two opportunities each month to leave the academy, simply needing to register their request with Elder Qin.
The guards checked their identity tokens and finally waved them through.
"Go on in."
Chen Li pulled Shen Qingyue into the Law Enforcement Hall, where a chill hit them like a wave. Even Shen Qingyue, who had once held the title of Celestial Empress, couldn't help but shiver.
"Why does this Law Enforcement Hall feel like an ice cellar?" Shen Qingyue rubbed her arms and muttered softly.
The atmosphere in the Law Enforcement Hall was imposing and cold. Directly opposite them was a massive Tiger Wall that exuded an overwhelming pressure, making it clear that it should not be disrespected.
Chen Li quietly reminded Shen Qingyue, "Yue'er, keep your voice down to avoid trouble."
Shen Qingyue swatted his hand away with a huff and rolled her eyes at him. She fell silent and quietly followed Chen Li deeper into the grand hall.
In the center of the hall sat an elderly man dressed in black robes, exuding an aura of authority without needing to raise his voice. This was Elder Qin Feng, the head of the Law Enforcement Hall.
At that moment, standing before Qin Feng was a boy dressed in luxurious garments made of an unknown material that shimmered faintly with light. He wore a jade pendant at his waist that was crystal clear and obviously quite valuable.
The boy appeared to be around seven years old, with delicate features; however, his gaze towards them was cold and challenging.
"Isn't that the genius from the Bloodline Testing Platform? What brings him here? Does he also want to request a Leave Request Talisman?" Shen Qingyue recognized him at once.
Chen Li nodded in acknowledgment. He recognized him too; this boy in luxurious attire was none other than Ye Lingyun, the Son of the Celestial Wind Spirit General whom they had seen during the bloodline test.
At that time, Ye Lingyun had also awakened a seventh-grade supreme bloodline and possessed the innate sword intent. In an ordinary cultivation family, he was undoubtedly a prodigy.
The two glanced at Ye Lingyun before turning their eyes away.
Soon, they arrived at Qin Elder's table, but Ye Lingyun showed no intention of moving aside.
Chen Li furrowed his brows slightly, stepped aside, and approached Qin Feng. He clasped his hands in greeting and said, "Qin Elder, my sister and I have matters to attend to outside the academy and have come to request a Leave Request Talisman."
Qin Feng looked at Chen Li, then at Ye Lingyun, his expression somewhat awkward. "Recently, we have run out of Leave Request Talismans."
"Out of them? As far as the students know, there are hundreds of these talismans available each month, and very few students leave the academy. How could they be out?" Chen Li asked in confusion, his brow furrowed.
"Because the young master took them all," Ye Lingyun interjected with a smile, stepping in from the side.
He then pulled out a stack of Spirit Talismans from his storage bag, waving them in front of Chen Li.
The provocation was evident!
"What do you need so many Leave Request Talismans for?" Shen Qingyue's face tightened, her gaze icy.
Ye Lingyun smiled even more happily.
"Just for fun!"
As he spoke, he pinched the stack of Leave Request Talismans between his fingers. With a surge of energy, he transformed them into invisible sword qi that shattered all the Spirit Talismans into powder.
What a pity for these Spirit Talismans! He feigned a sigh of regret while casting a provocative glance at Chen Li.
Without them, you should be unable to return to the Shen Family and see your critically injured mother, right?
Hahaha!
Chen Li's face darkened as he clenched his fists tightly.
His anger boiled over as his eyes locked onto Ye Lingyun like sharp blades.
"Ye Lingyun, are you deliberately targeting us?!"
Ye Lingyun sneered dismissively. "That's right; I am doing it on purpose. What are you going to do about it?"
He took two steps forward deliberately, closing in on Chen Li.
"What? Do you want to hit me?" Ye Lingyun showed no fear; instead, he became even more arrogant. "Come on! I want to see what you two worthless beings without ancestral protection can do!"
Every word from Ye Lingyun was like a sharp thorn piercing deep into Chen Li's heart, igniting the fury that lay within him.
"Enough is enough!" Chen Li shouted, his small fist cutting through the air as it aimed for Ye Lingyun's face.
Ye Lingyun smirked, a hint of disdain in his expression, as if he had anticipated Chen Li's attack all along. He shifted his body with a ghostly grace, easily evading Chen Li's strike.
"Hmph, is that all you've got? You dare to challenge me?" Ye Lingyun stood firm, looking down at Chen Li with contempt.
Chen Li's eyes were sharp, his voice icy: "Is that so?"
He could tolerate provocation, but Ye Lingyun had crossed a line by destroying the Leave Request Talisman, deliberately delaying their return home, and insulting his mother. That was asking for trouble!
At that moment, the doors of the Law Enforcement Hall burst open with a loud bang.
"I heard Ye Shao is going to teach that cursed star a lesson? I can't wait to see this!"
"Where is it? Where is it? I can't miss out on the fun!"
"Make way! Don't block my view!"
In an instant, a large crowd of new students surged into the Law Enforcement Hall, each one buzzing with excitement as if they were about to witness a grand performance.
"Look! That's Chen Li! They say he has a natural aura of misfortune, bringing doom to his parents—a true cursed star!"
"And his sister too! They were kicked out of the Wuding Marquisate before they were even born. Rumor has it their mother is a promiscuous woman who had them with some unknown man!"
"Tsk tsk tsk, what a scandal!"
Ye Lingyun laughed even more heartily, continuing to provoke: "So, what do you think of my audience? Are they satisfactory?"
The crowd's words dripped with malice and mockery, and Ye Lingyun's taunts were brazen.
Chen Li and Shen Qingyue, who just wanted to leave the academy as soon as possible, felt their expressions darken. They had tried not to mention their scumbag father, but now so much filth was being thrown at their mother.
If in the past they had not felt a deep connection to Shen Wanzhou before they were born, now she was undeniably the most cherished person in their hearts. Anyone who dared to disrespect their mother would pay dearly!
In the eyes of Chen Li and Shen Qingyue, a chilling aura spread like mist.
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