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Chapter Seventeen: Competing for Golden Leaves

  The towering tree of Shili, like a giant building, was the scene of a dispute between Lin Feng and Xu Shan Yue, the two leaders of the first and second institutes, over the allocation of Golden Leaves.

  "Xu Shanyue, you should understand that our institute has gathered many excellent students, their talents far surpass those of other institutes in Nanfeng Academy. So if we can provide them with better cultivation conditions, the results they achieve will also be much higher than others." Lin Feng said in a deep voice.

  Xu Shanyue coldly snorted, "One Institute is indeed excellent, but our Second Institute isnt necessarily all useless people who dont deserve to enjoy the Golden Leaf, right? Moreover, there are only fifty Golden Leaves on the Power Tree, and now forty of them are already in the hands of First Institute. Are you still not satisfied?"

  Lin Feng furrowed his brow and said, "This is not a matter of being content or discontent, but rather that the students of this academy originally had the ability to bring out even greater value from Golden Leaf."

  "Im not targeting students from your school, but thats just how it is."

  Xu Shanyue sneered, "Youre just trying to squeeze out all the resources from Nanfeng Academy, so you can teach a few more students who can enter Shengxuan Star Academy, add some glory to your resume, and finally get promoted to Shengxuan Star Academy yourself."

  Its not just many students who regard the Holy Mystical Academy as their goal, but also these middle-tier academy instructors, who view it as a sacred place. All their efforts are aimed at entering the Holy Mystical Academy to teach, which would greatly enhance their status and future achievements.

  Having such a goal is not necessarily a bad thing, but Xu Shanyue feels that Lin Feng is too utilitarian and only considers his own interests. Just like when he kicked Li Luo to the second institute, it was completely unnecessary, after all, even if Li Luo was empty, he wouldnt really drag them down.

  At that time, Lin Feng did this, probably more to establish his authority with Li Luolai, so as not to dare challenge the excellent students of Yiyuan who had just arrived at Nanfeng Academy.

  Lin Fengs face suddenly turned gloomy upon hearing this, and he said: "Xu Shanyue, dont stir up trouble."

  The other mentors of Nanfeng Academy looked at the two arguing and also hurriedly came out to mediate.

  The old dean, Wei Cha, was also somewhat worried. The golden leaves on the Xiangli tree were already scarce, and each department wanted to get more of them. This was an understandable thing, after all, the achievements of the students were also related to the evaluation and promotion of these instructors.

  However, this matter has been entangled with him for a long time, and he has always been dragging it on, but today, he still needs to give an answer.

  Wei Yans gaze looked down at the many figures on the Xiangli Tree, and after a moment of contemplation, he said: "The Golden Leaf of the Second Institute cannot be taken away without reason. After all, it cant be that because one institute is more excellent, the students of the Second Institute are completely deprived of their pursuit of progress."

  "If you all want to compete for the Golden Leaf, then its up to the students themselves to fight for it."

  "Alright, each of the two institutes will select three students, with a requirement that their strength level cannot exceed six seals. The two sides will compete, and if Institute One wins in the end, then Institute Two will give out five pieces of golden leaves. But if Institute Two wins, then Institute One will have to give ten pieces of golden leaves from your share to Institute Two."

  The old directors words fell, and Lin Feng and Xu Shanyue immediately stopped arguing, their brows furrowed.

  "Director, why should we lose ten gold leaves just because one courtyard lost?" Lin Feng asked discontentedly.

  "Wei Xiao smiled and said, Because the dispute over the Golden Leaf was first brought up by you. The other institute is originally stronger, if they didnt pay a heavier price, why would the Second Institute go to the trouble of competing with you?"

  Lin Feng furrowed his brow, thought for a moment, and finally said, "Alright."

  This comparison, although suppressed to the sixth degree, still has a great advantage.

  Xu Shanyue was somewhat hesitant, although one courtyard lost and had to give up ten golden leaves, but he understood that the South Wind Academys reputation was at stake, and the quality of its students far surpassed all other courtyards.

  "Director, our Second Institute has reached the sixth level of cultivation, but now there are only two people left." Xu Shanyue said helplessly.

  Lin Feng smiled and said, "Dont worry, the disciples of our institute wont let you get stuck in that kind of awkward situation."

  Xu Shanyues face sank, and a hint of anger flashed in his eyes.

  The old dean sighed and said, "Xiao Xu, dont worry, even if you lose, Ill make it up to the second institute next year. At this point in time, theres only a month left until the Academys grand examination."

  Hearing the old principal say so, Xu Shanyue fell silent for a while, and finally could only nod slightly dejectedly. Apparently, in the old principals heart, as one of the Nanfeng Academys facade schools, it was indeed entitled to some privileges that the second school did not have.

  Xu Shanyue also knew that he couldnt blame the old dean for this, as it was a common human emotion. If he didnt favor the best of the two hospitals, would he favor the second one?

  "Ill go and make arrangements." Xu Shanyue said, then turned over from the tree house and jumped down.

  Lin Feng smiled and turned around to make arrangements.

  At the same time, in some positions below, Bai Yun finally retreated with his men in a somewhat disheveled and unwilling manner. After all, Li Luo completely ignored his provocation, and on the contrary, his unorthodox approach also made his own people feel uneasy.

  Young people are the most impulsive, and the fights between schoolmates, even if it means cracking their skulls, they have to grit their teeth and persevere for the sake of face. Who has ever seen someone who would directly go home and find people to come and fight?

  Theres absolutely no discipline at all!

  As Bai Yun and others fled in disarray, many students on the second floor also looked at Li Luo with a somewhat strange expression, apparently they did not expect that Li Luo would use this method to resolve the opponents provocation.

  "Are you being a bit too unreasonable?" Zhao Kou also scratched his head, came to Li Luos side and said in a low voice.

  Li Luoyan gave him a lazy glance and said: "He is allowed to bully me for nothing, but Im not allowed to take advantage of my power to bully others?"

  "It cant be like this..." Zhao Kuo wanted to refute, but for a moment he had nothing to say, and could only shake his head. This young masters methods seemed somewhat unorthodox.

  As they spoke, Xu Shanyues figure appeared in front of them. He clapped his hands and directly summoned all the disciples from the Second Institute over, then briefly explained the upcoming trial with the First Institute.

  As soon as the words were spoken, they immediately sparked a surge of indignation.

  "This is too much! Theyve taken forty gold leaves and still arent satisfied? Now theyre coming to rob us?"

  "This competition doesnt have any chance of winning at all. Our Second Academy currently only has two people who made it to the sixth round."

  "Sigh, its better to just admit defeat."

  “......”

  However, after a moment of indignation, many students of the Second Academy became pessimistic. After all, the strength of both sides was evident, and even with the restriction of the Six-Seal Boundary, the Second Academy was still at a disadvantage.

  Seeing the low morale of the students from the Second Academy, Xu Shanyue also helplessly sighed and immediately arranged: "The trial will be conducted by Zhao Kuo and Yuan Qiu."

  "Dont worry, teacher. I definitely wont lose face for our Second Institute. Ill make them know that the Second Institute isnt easy to mess with either." Zhao Kes blood was boiling with a fierce determination on his face.

  Yuan Qiu was a tall and slender girl. She was quite calm and asked, "What about the third person?"

  Xu Shanyues gaze swept across the many students in the Second Academy, and anyone who was looked at by him would dodge and hide, clearly lacking confidence to go on stage.

  Finally, he looked at Li Luo. After all, although Li Luo was a Void Phase cultivator, he was well-versed in the art of Phases and his combat strength was second only to Zhao Kuo among the two Institutes, of course, now also including Yuan Qiu.

  "Li Luo, come here."

  Xu Shanyue made a decision and said, "Dont feel pressured, its okay if you lose. Youll go up first later, fight to the top until you cant hold on, then admit defeat and come down. If possible, try to consume as much of the opponents strength as possible, so that the people behind will have a higher winning rate."

  As for being targeted, Li Luo didnt feel particularly surprised, after all, there were only a few people in the Second Academy who could fight.

  However, Xu Shanyues positioning is obviously cannon fodder, used to consume the opponents personnel.

  Li Luos eyes became somewhat profound, originally wanting to keep a low profile, but now it seems that the heavens themselves wont permit it.

  Old Xu, you have no idea what kind of existence youve just summoned... The light on your face today might be even more dazzling than the sun.

  Bang.

  Xu Shanyues palm landed on Li Luos shoulder, and he gave him a slight push. A dissatisfied voice came: "Whats wrong with your dull eyes? Are you scared?"

  The momentum that Li Luo had just built up was instantly knocked down by his slap.

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