65: Chapter 65 A Compromise in Academia? This is Provocation!
Having received Wen Guyu's help,
Xu Qingfang and the other three were naturally filled with gratitude.
After thanking her, they left the Beast Taming Field through the contestants' tunnel and saw several figures waiting outside from a distance.
"Why is it him again?"
Mo Yu mocked coldly.
The leader was an old man with graying temples. His eyes were clear yet held the sharp edge of a scholar; he was likely an old pedant.
Behind him were two men and one woman, with a noticeable age gap between them.
The older middle-aged man had a severe case of balding, with an M-shaped hairline that showed signs of receding further. He had a flat nose and a broad face that carried an air of authority.
The woman wore casual clothes, but her every gesture was full of mature charm, making her look like a workplace elite at first glance.
The youngest male youth was someone they all recognized.
It was Zhang Xiuwen, who had only been quiet for a short while.
After the two parties met, Zhang Xiuwen was even more excited than Xu Qingfang and the others. He jumped out and pointed at Yue Yun: "Teacher, it's him!"
He remembered exactly how Yue Yun had treated him.
Now that his teacher had arrived on the scene, and his Senior Brother and Senior Sister were also here to back him up, why should he fear this mere Two-Star Beast Tamer?
Today, he was determined to seek justice!
"I know, don't get in my way!"
The old man pushed Zhang Xiuwen aside with a hint of helplessness, his gaze falling on Yue Yun as he well concealed the surprise in his heart.
The aura on Yue Yun's body was rare in the world.
Though that aura was powerful, it was different from the strength fed back to a Beast Tamer by a Pet Beast; rather, it was the Beast Tamer's own improvement.
This was usually only seen during a Breakthrough in a Beast Tamer's Contract Power.
But with Yue Yun, it seemed to be a constant state.
Perhaps this kid really is hiding a secret!
The old man nodded almost imperceptibly.
While they were sizing up Yue Yun, Xu Qingfang and the others were also sizing them up, and the atmosphere became subtle.
Pan Xuan walked behind them with steady steps.
He glanced casually at Zhang Xiuwen and the others, his tone indifferent: "That is Zhang Xiuwen's teacher, Professor Qi Yao, who holds some status in the academic circles of the East District.
He is representing the unified opinion of the domestic universities this time."
Yue Yun's situation could no longer be hidden.
The East District Beast Tamer Association had already taken notice of him. The Academic Cliques, represented by Qi Yao, dared not act recklessly anymore and could only choose a more appropriate method of handling things.
"Little Xue, you guys go first."
Pan Xuan gestured for Xue Qin and Su Lixia to leave first.
After sending the two girls away, Pan Xuan's gaze swept over Xu Qingfang and Mo Yu, asking with a smile, "Are you two scared?"
"Teacher, why don't you ask if they're scared of us?"
Xu Qingfang and Mo Yu both laughed.
Xu Qingfang never intended to target Modu University.
As for Mo Yu, he had self-awareness and knew he couldn't get into Modu University, so he had always been indifferent toward it.
Seeing this, Pan Xuan nodded in satisfaction.
He led his students to face Professor Qi Yao and his Disciples.
"If things get physical later, take out the old one first!"
Pan Xuan whispered instructions to Yue Yun, then looked at Qi Yao: "The four of you versus the four of us. If you have something to say, say it directly!"
A hint of surprise appeared on Qi Yao's aged face.
He hadn't expected the middle-aged man before him to speak so bluntly, showing not a shred of respect for a major figure in the academic world like himself.
Could it be that he didn't recognize him?
Qi Yao figured that must be it, so he struck a profound and mysterious pose: "Hello, I am a professor at Modu Beast Taming University..."
Pan Xuan raised a hand to interrupt Qi Yao.
"I don't have time to listen to your nonsense," Pan Xuan's eyes were full of contempt. "I know you've already discussed how to handle Yue Yun's matter. Just lay out your terms!"
Qi Yao's face instantly darkened.
His two students immediately showed displeasure, moving half a step forward as if to stand up for their teacher's honor.
However, Qi Yao raised his hand to stop them.
Cold sweat broke out on his back, and bean-sized droplets slid down his temples, as if he had experienced something extremely terrifying.
He looked at Yue Yun in disbelief.
The moment the two students stepped forward, Yue Yun had directed a pure killing intent toward him, as if he intended to end his life.
He knew Yue Yun's strength lay in his fists.
He also knew that his old bones most likely couldn't withstand Yue Yun's punch, and he instantly lost his nerve.
Yue Yun was at an age full of vigor; if he truly grabbed him for a direct fight, his half-buried body might truly end up in the ground right then and there.
Qi Yao's expression shifted as he forced a smile: "Student Yue Yun, based on your special circumstances, we have made the following adjustments: we are granting you special admission as a freshman at Modu University.
If you are willing, you can follow me back to Modu University right now; you no longer need to take the Beast Taming College Entrance Examination."
Pan Xuan looked thoughtful.
"I personally can also make an exception to take you as my Disciple. From now on, I will cultivate you with all my heart and bring out your full potential."
Pan Xuan's eyes narrowed.
Even Xu Qingfang and the other two had strange expressions.
Qi Yao seemed not to notice and continued, "However, these come with conditions. You need to cooperate with us on some research and contribute your potential to the entire Beast Tamer Association!"
Qi Yao's smile became more sincere.
Yue Yun was like a Treasure Trove; there were so many things to be discovered about him. He could completely add a brilliant stroke to his academic career.
Moreover, he believed Yue Yun would not refuse.
This was Modu University, a place tens of millions of examinees fought tooth and nail to enter, and the chance to become a Disciple of an academic giant.
All of this was now waving at him.
What reason did he have to refuse?
Pan Xuan's expression, however, suddenly turned cold.
Yue Yun also gave a grim, cold laugh: "You mean you want me to become your research subject and be restricted by you from now on, just to exchange for a chance to enter Modu University? Get lost!"
The last words were short and heavy.
The clear voice fell upon their ears; Qi Yao and his Disciples felt it like a deafening roar, like a giant boulder dropped into a calm lake, stirring up massive waves.
"What did you say!"
Zhang Xiuwen's eyes widened: "Do you know what you're doing? Rejecting the teacher's kindness is rejecting the collective opinion of the universities in the East District.
Do you think other universities will accept an anomalous Beast Tamer like you? Don't be ridiculous; you can only accept the proposal we've given. Recognize reality sooner rather than later!"
Zhang Xiuwen's words were sarcastic yet realistic.
Qi Yao did not blame him for dragging in all the universities of the East District; instead, he watched Yue Yun in silence, which was a tacit admission.
Modu University was Yue Yun's only destination.
This was the unified opinion given by the Beast Taming Universities of the East District.
Even if Yue Yun achieved excellent results in the college entrance exam, his final destination would only be Modu University; there were no other possibilities.
"You mean I have no choice but to go?"
Yue Yun's smile became increasingly brilliant, and increasingly chilling.
Zhang Xiuwen trembled all over as if reacting to a stimulus.
Bad memories flooded his mind, and the phantom pain of his concussion returned. He couldn't help but stumble backward.
Though his Senior Brother and Senior Sister were puzzled, they still shielded him behind them and looked at Yue Yun with undisguised contempt.
"Let them go for now."
Pan Xuan noticed Mayor Xu's figure in the distance and shook his head, signaling Yue Yun not to be impulsive, then led the three of them away.
Before leaving, he gave Qi Yao a meaningful look.
"Nowhere to go? Then we shall wait and see!"