The young man heard Luo Ranâs words and smiled bitterly, "Teacher, thatâs not necessary."
"I didnât know he was your disciple before I came. If you had given me a hint earlier, I wouldnât have come."
Luo Ran countered, "So if heâs not my disciple, he can be suppressed?"
Xuu Zixu, it seems youâve been in Dragon Abyss for too long. Are you unaware of the current situation?"
Shen Fei understood; it seemed the visitor was also a Summoner, and a former student of his master.
The Heavenly Pride Club is here now.
No need to say, it must be Jiang Sheâs doing, planning to deny losing and use background to pressure him.
But all Jiang She does is use such deceitful tricks.
Xuu Zixu felt troubled, if he had known, he wouldnât have taken the task, damn it.
He thought he would just step in, and besides, Zhenyuan was indeed quite important to the Heavenly Pride Club.
He happened to be switching defenses at the Abyss and planned to visit his alma mater, and by the way, see his teacher.
Wow.
Two things coincided. He originally thought Shen Fei was backed by Li Cunlong.
In terms of strength, Li Cunlong couldnât surpass him, and in terms of background, Li Cunlong was still his junior.
He had looked at Shen Feiâs profile, indeed a genius, a true genius, even his only profession as a summoner couldnât compare to Shen Fei.
He was also interested in nurturing talent, as long as he put in the care.
Shen Feiâs final stop wouldnât be limited to Tier Nine.
Since Shen Fei has a conflict with Zhenyuan, why not turn Shen Fei into one of his own?
As for Jiang She and the Black Iron King behind him?
Consider it as finding talent for your organization, and let Jiang She apologize to Shen Fei.
But who knew.
That Shen Feiâs backing was his teacher, really damn it!
Xuu Zixu was sitting at the tea table, listening to Luo Ran talking about her new disciple named Shen Fei.
He was practically grinding his teeth.
Damn it, this isnât a case of Dragon King Miao being flooded, itâs like âWho dares to accuse the officer here in court?â."
"Hey, thatâs quite a statement."
Xuu Zixu rubbed his forehead, "Iâll go back and talk to them, let them be more cautious in the future."
He couldnât help but glance at his âsenior brotherâ, his gaze somewhat resentful.
You have such a big background, why didnât you just say so!
Before coming, he specifically asked about Shen Feiâs big move, besides the support of the Breaking Abyss Army, who else was there?
There were only some contacts with Li Cunlong.
Xuu Zixu smiled, "Teacher, have some tea first. Youâre right, but you also know that situation in the Heavenly Pride Club isnât solely dictated by me.
The relationships behind the Heavenly Pride Club are much more complicated than those of the Breaking Abyss Army, with more people involved.
And more resources are needed as well. The Heavenly Pride Club only aims to better utilize resources."
"A bunch of resource-guzzling good-for-nothing. Theyâd rather scheme internally than go suppress the Abyss."
Xuu Zixu could only endure the scolding, as Luo Ran had helped him out once.
Achieving Tier Nine was partly due to Luo Ranâs help.
He could only murmur reluctantly, "The Heavenly Pride Club is earnest about suppressing the Abyss, alright.
But with so many people, there are always different thoughts."
"And moreover..."
Xuu Zixu couldnât help but say, "One of the founders of Zhenyuan is teacherâs master; who knew the senior brotherâs backing was the teacher."
Shen Fei was stunned hearing Xuu Zixuâs words.
Only today did he realize one of the founders of Zhenyuan was actually his grandmaster?
He turned out to be the Crown Prince of Zhenyuan.
This situation led to bursts of laughter.
It was akin to overthrowing his own rule!
"Times are changing, everything is in motion. What was once progress may now be outdated in todayâs era."
"Your grandmaster foresaw this, or perhaps the people who established Zhenyuan Society foresaw it."
Luo Ran sighed as she touched her teacup, "They built Zhenyuan not for Zhenyuanâs sake, but for the preservation of Wu Xia and the development of the era."
"When thereâs a day that this nurturing system isnât needed anymore, there needs to be a mighty force to break it.
And establish a new organization."
Xuu Zixu lowered his head in silence, speaking after a moment, "Teacher, itâs not that simple.
The exceptional individuals who emerged during the turbulent times were few, regarded as independent entities.
Three hundred years might not be long, yet not short enough to spawn many families."
"Otherwise, the Heavenly Pride Club wouldnât have emerged."
Luo Ran said, "Just because itâs difficult, doesnât mean it shouldnât be done? There are foreign threats in addition to internal issues."
"But various aristocratic families and powers check and balance each other. Even Marshal Meng finds such situations tricky.
Zhenyuan is just one point among many."
Xuu Zixu couldnât help but remind, "This isnât something a single Tier Ten could overthrow."
Shen Fei, who had been silent thus far, opened his mouth, "If Tier Ten isnât enough, then keep advancing!
When Iâve reached the point where I alone can overwhelm all Tier Tens, theyâll comply with what I say."
Xuu Zixu turned his gaze to Shen Fei upon hearing his words once more.
"Senior brother, you are indeed teacherâs disciple, but... I can only say itâs really not simple."
Since Luo Ran was present, Xuu Zixu refrained from discouraging Shen Fei.
He could only express it diplomatically.
In his youth, he too wanted to change the world, but as he climbed higher step by step, he realized many things werenât as straightforward as he thought.
"To eliminate flaws and reverse the tide... Strength is undoubtedly important, but so are prestige, connections, and so forth."
Luo Ran merely smiled, "What youâre referring to just suggests insufficient strength, needing compensation from other sides."
"Shen Fei might be bold, but he indeed possesses the capability to rectify todayâs flaws."
"Of course, itâs not just about words. Just wait and see."
Xuu Zixu realized Luo Ranâs apparent intention to support Shen Fei upon hearing her clear stance.
It was evident she planned to back Shen Fei, leaving him without much to say.
"Alright, then I can only remind senior brother those people can be ruthless without regard to rules."
Luo Ran tapped the table, "That would mean considering me dead. Plus, Shen Fei isnât as simple as you think."
"I have no objection to reasonable competition within certain boundaries, but if things get out of hand, I can slay Abyssal Creatures, and I can slay them too."
Honestly.
Luo Ran also didnât truly know what Shen Fei was still hiding.
His performance during the fierce battle with the Supreme General had already surprised her.
Moreover, the growth speed of his Summoned Beast was remarkable.
"Teacher, Iâll take my leave now." Xuu Zixu nodded, hesitated, and asked, "So should I mention that Shen Fei is your disciple once I return?"
Having noted Shen Feiâs prowess now.
Luo Ran preferred not to shield him anymore but to let him face the storms and challenges.
"Go ahead."
"But then, with the true inheritance of this generation of Tier Ten not yet materialized, senior brother emerging now."
"He might not only become a subject of study among Wu Xiaâs peers."
"Even those abroad might investigate, as you pose enough pressure on them."
"If at that point, senior brotherâs abilities grow too slowly..."
Luo Ranâs beautiful eyes landed on Shen Fei, "Are you scared?"
"Scared of what? The stronger the wind and waves, the more valuable the fish!"
Xuu Zixu left, but before going, he gave Shen Fei a meeting gift, an Epic Level Summoner Skill Book.
[Tri-Elemental Shield]
Can transform the corresponding attributes of the three Summoned Beasts with the highest constitution, highest spirit, and highest resistance into shields.
To counter three types of attacks.
Itâs a pity it requires the Second Transformation to learn.
After Xuu Zixu left, Shen Fei naturally got up and sat back down across from Luo Ran, making the conversation more convenient.
"Did you hear what your junior brother said?"
Luo Ran looked at Shen Fei, "The greater the ability, the greater the power, and likewise, the greater the responsibility."
"Disciples of your master are watched both domestically and abroad, not to mention the Abyss, and soon, news of you being my disciple will spread inside and out."
"At that point, countless eyes will watch you."
Shen Fei laughed, "Iâve long anticipated it, considering itâs not easy to be your disciple."
"If you hadnât pointed me out, perhaps Iâd still be struggling as a student.
Figuring out how to develop my own summoner school."
"Of course, not that self-development wouldnât be good, but the War School clearly offers broader horizons."