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“Classical Studies Teacher, Classical Studies Teacher.”
Suddenly, urgent knocking and shouting came from outside. Mao Guoxue paused for a moment, casting a wary glance at Mu Yan, who was on the verge of losing control. He furrowed his brow and asked in a low voice, “What’s going on?”
Mao Shiba also frowned and turned slightly, looking in the direction of the door with confusion.
The voices were coming from the students outside. Mao Shiba had just warned them not to disturb or interfere with what was happening in this room. So why were they knocking now?
“Classical Studies Teacher, it’s Grandma Jiang. She’s right outside the door.”
“Grandma Jiang is here?”
Mao Guoxue was taken aback, and Mao Shiba looked equally puzzled.
However, after glancing at Lin Hao on the bed and then at Mu Yan, Mao Guoxue gritted his teeth and replied, “Tell her I’m busy right now and can’t see her. If she has nothing important, she should leave Upper Clear Academy.”
The moment he heard Grandma Jiang's name mentioned, Mao Guoxue could sense Mu Yan’s aura growing even colder.
Lin Hao’s current state was a direct result of Grandma Jiang’s actions. Therefore, hearing her name was inevitably jarring for Mu Yan.
To avoid Mu Yan taking out his frustration on Grandma Jiang, Mao Guoxue had no choice but to refuse to meet her.
He also felt a twinge of confusion about why Grandma Jiang had come to Upper Clear Academy at this time.
Could it be that she knew Lin Hao was still alive?
But then again, he might not be far from death. With that thought, he couldn’t help but let out a bitter laugh.
As soon as his voice fell, the sound of Grandma Jiang echoed from outside.
“Mao Guoxue, you don’t need to hide anymore. If you don’t let me in, that boy might really be beyond saving. Of course, whether to save him or not is up to you to decide. I’ll give you three minutes; if you don’t come out, I will leave immediately.”
After saying this, Grandma Jiang stood quietly in the courtyard outside the room, saying nothing more.
Xiao Juan stood behind her, looking anxious. She glanced at Grandma Jiang and then turned her gaze back to the room, shouting loudly, “Classical Studies Teacher, if you don’t open the door, I’m coming in!”
Without waiting for a response from inside, she stepped forward and was about to push the door open.
Grandma Jiang shot her a cold glance. Although she had spoken decisively just now, she did not stop Xiao Juan's actions.
However, just as Xiao Juan reached the door and was about to reach for the handle, the door suddenly opened a crack. Mao Guoxue looked at her and stepped out, closing the door behind him.
“Classical Studies Teacher, how is Lin Hao?” Xiao Juan quickly moved aside, looking at Mao Guoxue with hopeful eyes.
Mao Guoxue’s gaze swept over Xiao Juan before he slightly shook his head and turned to Grandma Jiang standing not far away. He frowned and asked, “Grandma Jiang, do you have a way to save him?”
“Hmph.”
Grandma Jiang couldn’t help but snort twice. “I’m the one who placed the curse; of course I have a way to save him.”
Mao Guoxue’s brow, which had been tightly furrowed, relaxed at her words. He seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, and even his tone softened considerably. He glanced around at the disciples of Upper Clear Academy and lightly reprimanded them, “What are you all doing here? Hurry up and disperse.”
Faced with Mao Guoxue’s reprimand, the students quickly nodded respectfully. Although they were puzzled, they all dispersed without hesitation.
"Mao Guoxue" politely addressed "Grandma Jiang," saying, "Since you have a way to save him, let's hurry inside. Lives are at stake, and we can't afford to delay."
"Grandma Jiang" remained silent, her face pale, and slowly followed "Mao Guoxue" into the room, leaning on her cane.
As soon as they entered, "Mao Guoxue" closed the door behind them.
"Mu Yan" stood by the bed, facing the door. The moment "Grandma Jiang" and "Xiao Juan" entered, they locked eyes with "Mu Yan," whose gaze was cold and filled with murderous intent.
"Xiao Juan" paused, lowering her head slightly before quickly raising it again. Her eyes darted to the figure lying motionless on the bed—who else could it be but "Lin Hao"?
Without hesitation and undeterred by "Mu Yan's" icy demeanor, she rushed forward.
However, just a few steps in, a chilling presence surged toward her, and in the next instant, a figure appeared like lightning in front of her.
"One more step and you'll die."
The cold gaze swept over "Xiao Juan," and "Mu Yan" showed no signs of courtesy. The murderous intent in her voice was unmistakable, leaving no doubt that if "Xiao Juan" took another step forward,
"Mu Yan" would indeed strike without mercy.
"Xiao Juan" froze. She desperately wanted to check on "Lin Hao's" condition.
But facing "Mu Yan," she found herself powerless to advance even an inch. She was not "Mao Guoxue," and she lacked the strength to confront a Ghost King.
Grandma Jiang let out a cold snort, standing her ground with her pale face directed at Mu Yan. Her tone was equally frigid as she said, "If you don't step aside, then you'll just have to watch him die."
After saying this, she remained in place, her icy gaze fixed on Mu Yan without taking a step forward.
The meaning was crystal clear; she was essentially telling Mu Yan to step aside obediently and allow her granddaughter to go to Lin Hao's side. Otherwise, she would not lift a finger to save Lin Hao today.
Although fully aware it was a threat, Mu Yan had no choice but to relent. Despite the murderous intent still radiating from her, she complied and made way for Xiao Juan.
"Thank you," Xiao Juan whispered gratefully, not hesitating as she rushed to the bedside. Upon seeing Lin Hao's condition, she broke down in tears once more.
Mao Shiba stood silently by, watching without uttering a word.
Mao Guoxue sighed lightly and then turned his gaze toward Mu Yan, saying calmly, "Since Grandma Jiang has a way to save Lin Hao, shouldn't you calm down? Continuing like this will only cause too much commotion and could lead to trouble."
Mu Yan did not respond to his words, but the coldness surrounding her noticeably lessened. She merely continued to glare icily at Xiao Juan, who was kneeling by the bed.
Grandma Jiang let out a soft hum before finally walking over to Lin Hao's bedside. After examining him carefully, she said lightly, "Fortunately, it's not too late."
Mao Guoxue's expression softened slightly as he curiously asked Grandma Jiang, "How did you know Lin Hao was here with me?"
"Gu Worm," Grandma Jiang replied nonchalantly.
Upon hearing this, Mao Guoxue paused for a moment but quickly understood. They had intentionally concealed the fact that Lin Hao was still alive from Grandma Jiang. This meant that in Grandma Jiang's and Xiao Juan's eyes, Lin Hao was already dead.
But it was precisely because he had forced the Two-Headed Centipede out of Lin Hao's body that Grandma Jiang learned Lin Hao was alive and guessed that he was right here.
However, she remained somewhat curious and asked, "Then Grandma Jiang, what will you use to save his life?"
"Xiao Juan's life," Grandma Jiang replied calmly, without turning around, as if she were discussing something completely unrelated.
Yet her words sent a shiver through Mao Guoxue and Mao Shiba, especially Mao Shiba, whose face turned pale in an instant.
He looked at Grandma Jiang in shock and asked, "Grandma, what do you mean by that?"
Grandma Jiang sighed and shook her head as she looked at Mao Shiba, saying, "The price."
"The price?" Mao Shiba seemed confused.
Even Mao Guoxue and Mu Yan furrowed their brows slightly, while Xiao Juan appeared even more heartbroken, silently choking back tears.
Grandma Jiang sighed again, almost to herself: "Indeed, one life for another; that is the price."
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