Chapter 220 - 219: Flaying and Extracting Sinews

Dean Tianyi frowned, a trace of anger already rising in his heart.

Seeing the Dean’s expression, several personally taught students felt somewhat embarrassed.

But after thinking for a moment, they still spoke up.

"Dean, these rumors have actually spread quite widely, although we don’t know if they are true, we must be vigilant..."

"Go on, what exactly are these rumors."

Dean Tianyi simply sat down, patiently listening to what was being said.

The student who had just spoken hesitated a bit upon seeing this.

He was well aware that his Dean was a bit upset.

But given the current situation, he had no choice but to speak.

After thinking for a moment, that student still stood up.

"Dean, you hold a high position, so you might indeed hear little about the talks spreading outside.

A few days ago, Shen Han’s elder brother, the prodigy Shen Ye,

mentioned in front of everyone at Mountain Sea Academy that he despises Shen Han and claimed Shen Han stole an opportunity from him to reach this point..."

Upon hearing this, Dean Tianyi sneered coldly.

"What, just because Shen Ye dislikes someone, they’re ostracized by the world? Is he an Immortal in heaven?"

Dean Tianyi spoke coldly, disdainful of these things.

The student did not stop speaking and continued,

"We naturally wouldn’t care what Shen Ye says.

However, his mentor Luo Zuchen added,

saying that the opportunity Shen Han took, he would help Shen Ye reclaim it.

If the opportunity lay on the surface, he would strip Shen Han’s skin to take it back.

If the opportunity had seeped into the marrow, he’d extract it by tearing out tendons and bones...

Upon these words, another person stepped forward.

"Dean, we’re not afraid of Luo Zuchen, but if we provoke him, it truly becomes a hassle.

He’s a madman, unreasonable.

Being too close to Shen Han, if he targets us, we’ll live in constant fear..."

"Dean, you have to understand us, we just want to focus on our cultivation without getting into these troubles...

Especially since there’s a current example before us: Mr. Zhong Nan stood up for Shen Han and ended up like this, who knows how long it will take him to recover."

The Dean stood up from his chair, looking around at those present.

"All in all, you’re still frightened, scared.

Can Luo Zuchen threaten you, but I cannot threaten him?"

These words made the students even more worried.

"Dean, please do not do this.

We know you plan to use Shen Ye as leverage to threaten Luo Zuchen, not to act recklessly.

But Luo Zuchen is a madman, in his madness, he might even ignore Shen Ye.

And such leverage could potentially lead him to target the entire academy’s students..."

"Would he dare!"

Dean Tianyi roared in anger, while the students bowed their heads, feeling that it’s entirely possible.

In the attic, silence prevailed.

After a while, the Dean spoke indifferently, "Do as you please, if you don’t wish to go, then forget it.

But when you see the gains from this journey, don’t be envious or jealous."

Upon hearing this, the eight personally taught students paid their respects and left the attic.

Once outside, they began to converse.

"Every time we go out to train, it’s just suffering, there’s never any gain..."

"Yes, last month’s trip resulted in nothing as well..."

The students showed a bitter smile, disagreeing with the Dean’s words.

"I heard that Shen Han is actually very approachable, quite willing to share cultivation methods.

But provoking Luo Zuchen, I truly dare not befriend him..."

They spoke as they walked away into the distance.

If nothing unexpected happens, there should be the academy’s grand examination at the end of next month.

Since they couldn’t train outside, they would consolidate their strength within the academy.

In the attic, Dean Tianyi sighed as he watched them leave.

"I’ve caused trouble for everyone."

Shen Han bowed to the Dean, acknowledging the trouble he brought, though the fault wasn’t his.

Luo Zuchen’s threats seemed an attempt to put more pressure on him.

Alas, he wasn’t afraid.

Back at Shen Mansion, he was also deeply embroiled in dangers.

Back then, he was even weaker, and none stood by him.

Now, it’s not as hard as it was then.

As Shen Han spoke, Dean Tianyi waved his hand.

"This isn’t a trouble you caused, as a student of Tianyi Academy, and a personally taught one at that.

If the academy can’t protect you, who would come here in the future?

This Luo Zuchen, I’ll figure out a way to deal with him!"

Shen Han didn’t dwell on the issue.

He inquired about the Dean’s injuries instead.

When he sought the Dean before, he was refused entry by the gate attendants, thinking the Dean was seriously hurt.

The Dean’s face relaxed somewhat upon Shen Han’s inquiry.

"In a clash with Luo Zuchen, how could he possibly harm me?

It’s just that I’ve been inactive for too long; my blood and energy surged a bit, it’ll settle in a few days.

But Luo Zuchen, after facing me, should have sustained some injuries.

He probably won’t recover in less than three months.

Despite being wounded, he dares to spout such nonsense."

Dean Tianyi pulled Shen Han to sit down, speaking softly.

"Actually, Luo Zuchen is not without caution, he just dares more than others.

Generally, when one acts, they consider protecting themselves.

Especially upon reaching the Immortal Realm, they become more risk-averse, fearful of injury.

After all, in case of serious injuries, years of hard-earned cultivation can drop drastically.

Imagine damage to meridians — strength can plummet by a whole realm."

Dean Tianyi’s words echoed the shared concerns of all strong cultivators.

"Yet Luo Zuchen acts unafraid of injury every time.

Even exposing vulnerabilities to harm his opponent.

Such an attacking method is quite manic, even bizarre."

Shen Han listened intently, especially when he heard the word ’bizarre’, a slight thought crossing his mind.

Could Luo Zuchen possess some mysterious item, granting him such audacity?

"For over three months, Luo Zuchen will be in seclusion healing.

No need for excessive worry, just focus on your cultivation.

Who knows, this training could lead to a legendary encounter~"

Dean Tianyi smiled, remaining optimistic.

Shen Han understood, realizing what he must do now is strengthen his abilities.

"By the way, let me introduce you.

This is Mu Zhiwei, you can call her Senior Sister Mu.

Her father is an old friend of mine, of the Lindong Mu Family, who are deeply skilled in Array studies."

"Senior Sister Mu."

Shen Han bowed to Mu Zhiwei, yet this Senior Sister seemed a bit aloof.

She merely turned her head slightly to acknowledge Shen Han’s greeting.