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When Chen Anlin heard this, he couldn't help but chuckle inwardly.
This person had so many demands right from the start. Anyone who didn’t know better might think she was someone important to him.
Not to mention, even Su Menghan, such a sensible girl, probably wouldn’t make such requests, would she?
"You have quite a few demands," Chen Anlin said lightly.
Li Xuexin replied earnestly, "As a representative of Wan Jian Mountain Manor, we are willing to provide support. My father has said we will offer one million taels! Furthermore, from now on, our Wan Jian Mountain Manor will align with the imperial court."
The implication was clear: they were fully backing the Empress now.
Chen Anlin looked at her in surprise. He realized something significant; with the death of Xiao Chen, the fated child, many things in this world had changed dramatically.
For instance, Wan Jian Mountain Manor, which had originally opposed the Empress, was now seeking to ally with her. Moreover, the matter regarding the loss of the treasures from the Xiaoyao Sect and Lin Shangu was never mentioned in the novel.
So why had it suddenly come up now?
"Let me ask you, did you take those two treasures or not?" Chen Anlin fixed his gaze on Li Xuexin.
"Of course not!" Li Xuexin replied with an innocent expression.
"Really not?"
"What would I gain by lying? If we had taken them, we would return them; they’re of no use to us."
Chen Anlin maintained a serious demeanor. "But I heard that the young master of Wan Jian Mountain Manor took them."
"My brother would never do that; he’s just a good-for-nothing," Li Xuexin asserted confidently.
"What? A good-for-nothing?" Chen Anlin was taken aback. "You mean he’s useless?"
"Yes, exactly! Anyone familiar with our Wan Jian Mountain Manor knows this." Li Xuexin sighed helplessly as she spoke of her brother, Li Xiang. From a young age, he had shown little talent for martial arts and was lazy, never putting in the effort to train diligently. Because of this, Li Xuexin was certain that her brother could not be the one who stole the treasures.
My younger brother's cultivation is only at the seventh rank, and that’s after our parents put in a lot of effort to raise his level. With such a low cultivation, do you really think he has the ability to steal something?
Chen Anlin paid no attention to these words; at that moment, his heart was tumultuous.
What a waste! Have we encountered another stroke of bad luck?
Li Xuexin, I’m definitely keeping you as a friend.
I’ll contact some experts to help out secretly, and I’ll personally go over there as well!
Chen Anlin said calmly.
Li Xuexin was so delighted that she nearly jumped up. What? You’re willing to go in person??
Of course! After all, we’ve been through this together. Chen Anlin wrapped an arm around her and patted her on the backside.
Li Xuexin felt as if she had been electrocuted, startled and jumped up completely.
What are you doing? Li Xuexin said with a flushed face.
What’s wrong? If you want my help, you should be aware of the situation, understand? Chen Anlin frowned.
Li Xuexin just didn’t get it; she should have been mentally prepared for this when she came here!
I don’t get it at all! Li Xuexin huffed.
Well then, there’s no time to waste; let’s head to your house right away.
Chen Anlin waved his hand decisively.
Li Xuexin sighed in relief. With Chen Anlin going along, the pressure on their Wan Jian Mountain Villa would be much less.
After all, Chen Anlin represented imperial authority; he was under the Empress. Anyone who dared to target him would be opposing the Empress herself. Even top sects like the Carefree Sect and Lin Mountain Valley would have to think twice about it.
With that, Chen Anlin quickly gathered some family attendants and guards before setting off with Li Xuexin.
Meanwhile, at Wan Jian Academy...
Wanjian Academy is a school established by Wanjian Manor, located near Tian City. Here, students are taught to read and write, as well as to cultivate martial arts, with a primary focus on sword techniques. Being affiliated with Wanjian Academy, it is considered one of the most prestigious institutions in the Great Zhou, and many young scholars take pride in being able to study here.
At this moment, in one of the classrooms of the academy, a group of young men and women are attentively listening to a beautiful teacher delivering a lecture. The female teacher has an alluring figure, with long black hair cascading down her back, standing gracefully like a fairy from a painting. Her classroom is always filled to capacity, especially with male students.
However, one young man in the class seems to be dozing off. Upon seeing this scene, the teacher's beautiful eyes widen in disapproval as she grabs a book and throws it at the sleeping student.
Smack!
“Ouch!” The male student covers his forehead and quickly lifts his head. “Zhou Jie, teacher!”
“What are you doing, Li Xiang? Are you seriously sleeping in my class?” Zhou Jie looks at him with disappointment.
In recent days, rumors have been circulating that Li Xiang had stolen treasures from two major factions. While others are worried about him, he is actually dozing off during class. It’s truly irresponsible.
The surrounding classmates cast scornful glances at him.
“This useless guy is really embarrassing himself by sleeping in class while only having a cultivation level of seventh rank.”
“Isn’t that right? If he weren’t the young master of Wanjian Manor, how could he even be allowed to study here?”
“He doesn’t appreciate his opportunities at all.”
“Clearly, being born into privilege is a skill in itself.”
“Look at him! We’re talking about him and he’s glaring back at us. How arrogant! I heard that Wanjian Manor has already stripped him of his position as young master!”
“Yes, I’ve heard that too. Now they’re making Li Jianming the new young master.”
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