Song Wei Qian was seething with anger and had no intention of being polite to Liu Song. She went straight for his old face.
Calling herself "Old Mother" with a ferocious demeanor, she pummeled Liu Song, displaying an incredible ferocity.
The surrounding students, accustomed to Song Wei Qian's goddess-like aura, her kindness towards students, and her gentle disposition, were shocked to witness such a savage side.
Many young men felt their hearts shatter as Song Wei Qian's goddess image crumbled, leaving them with a sense of utter despair.
"Brother, with no women in your heart, your blade will naturally be divine."
A fellow student, who had already seen through the illusions of the world, offered words of comfort.
As a result, after that day, the number of people practicing swordplay at Langya Academy doubled.
"Mengmeng, see this? This is why Teacher Song can't get married. She's too fierce, not gentle at all. You mustn't learn from her."
Ji Mo's scalp tingled, and he immediately used Song Wei Qian as a negative example to teach Lin Mengmeng.
This was because Lin Mengmeng had recently seemed prone to picking fights, exhibiting a violent tendency.
"Teacher, I don't want to get married. I'll just stay by your side."
Lin Mengmeng stated with unwavering determination.
Wang Wen Jian quickly chimed in, "Teacher, I too will remain unmarried for life and serve you forever."
Upon hearing this, Xuan Yang stepped forward, intending to pledge his loyalty as well.
However, as soon as he approached, Ji Mo kicked him away. "You go obediently and pursue women, strive for multiple wives and concubines. Don't even think about clinging to me."
As the saying goes, words can be more potent than weapons. Xuan Yang was too ethereally beautiful; if he stayed by Ji Mo's side for too long, it would undoubtedly attract countless rumors and gossip.
Ji Mo needed to avoid suspicion.
Therefore, Ji Mo felt that Xuan Yang, this fellow, could not stay by his side for long.
Xuan Yang, with teary eyes, felt he was being treated with double standards.
Song Wei Qian was thoroughly enjoying her beating, but she vaguely heard Ji Mo commenting on her and couldn't help but listen in secret.
The result was that she was instantly enraged.
I'm fierce?
I'm not gentle?
I can't get married?
Who said I can't get married? I just don't want to.
The more she thought about it, the angrier she became, and consequently, her attacks grew more ruthless.
"You shrew, stop! Are you trying to beat me to death? Aren't you afraid my Sheng Ling Academy will declare war on you and flatten your entire Langya Academy?"
Liu Song couldn't take it anymore and issued a threat.
Under normal circumstances, Song Wei Qian, knowing the implications, would have stopped.
But upon hearing Liu Song call her a shrew, her anger flared.
"War it is, then. Am I afraid of you?"
She threw a punch at Liu Song's nose, shattering his nasal bone on the spot.
In the end, Liu Song was beaten half to death and, along with the five students from Sheng Ling Academy, was thrown out of Langya Academy.
This scene was witnessed by many and spread with terrifying speed.
The Sheng Ling Academy delegation being severely dealt with by Langya Academy and unceremoniously thrown out was incredibly explosive news.
Many couldn't understand why Langya Academy dared to be so bold in treating Sheng Ling Academy this way. Weren't they afraid of provoking a war?
Before long, the truth of the matter began to circulate from within Langya Academy.
"What? The Sheng Ling Academy delegation came to Langya Academy for exchange and sparring, and they were all defeated?"
"The third-ranked academy facing the last-ranked one, and this is the outcome? It's unbelievable."
"It seems Sheng Ling Academy is all hype. They can't even defeat Langya Academy."
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People chattered, their words filled with disdain for Sheng Ling Academy.
The world tends to sympathize with the weak, and Sheng Ling Academy's ill intentions this time, their attempt to bully the weak and annex Langya Academy, made them even more detestable.
Thus, public opinion was one-sided, leaning entirely towards Langya Academy.
It could be imagined that if the situation continued to ferment, Sheng Ling Academy's reputation would suffer a severe blow.
Liu Song's expression was as cold as ice. He had to bear full responsibility for this incident. Once the news reached Sheng Ling Academy, his elder position would surely be lost, and there might even be more severe punishments.
He had to find a way to remedy the situation, or he would be in deep trouble.
"Song Wei Qian, didn't you want war? Then let it be war. I will raze your Langya Academy."
Liu Song's killing intent surged as he took out a communication jade pendant and sent out several messages.
He intended to gather reinforcements to reclaim his honor and, before the situation escalated further, crush Langya Academy and restore Sheng Ling Academy's reputation.
Only then could he mitigate his own responsibility.
Langya Academy was in an uproar.
The satisfaction of having taught the Sheng Ling Academy group a lesson today was immense.
With even Sheng Ling Academy being dealt with, Langya Academy's reputation was bound to soar.
Previously, students had little sense of belonging or honor towards Langya Academy. After this incident, many began to develop a sense of belonging and pride.
Students who were once ashamed to mention which academy they attended now felt proud to be enrolled at Langya Academy.
Song Wei Qian never imagined that what she had strived for years to achieve would be accomplished so easily.
"Ji Mo, you've created a miracle again!"
Song Wei Qian was filled with emotion, her interest in Ji Mo growing even stronger.
"You all performed excellently today. I am proud of you."
Returning to his teaching quarters, Ji Mo sincerely praised his three students.
He felt immensely gratified, believing that with such outstanding students, his future comfort and prosperity were assured.
"Being your student is the greatest pride of our lives."
Lin Mengmeng and the other two said respectfully, their eyes still filled with unwaning fervor.
They were still shaken by the scene they had just witnessed.
Ji Mo had merely raised his slingshot, and that Emperor Artifact had fled in panic. It was simply too magnificent.
The longer they interacted with him, the more they felt Ji Mo's unfathomable depth, like an abyss.
Just then, a white light flashed across the sky.
A piece of white beast hide drifted down, landing in Ji Mo's hand.
This was the same beast hide that had fled earlier. Clearly, sensing Ji Mo's terrifying power, it had voluntarily surrendered.
Ji Mo held the hide, shaking it a few times. He found the skin incredibly soft and pleasant to the touch.
"Pfft..."
Liu Song spat out a mouthful of blood, his face filled with horror.
He suddenly sensed that his connection with the beast hide had been completely severed. A supreme being had erased the imprint he had left on it.
"Who is it? Who stole my Emperor Artifact?"
Liu Song's face contorted in ferocity, but he dared not make any move.
The other party could easily erase his imprint, indicating unfathomable cultivation that he could not provoke.
This trip to Langya Academy had been a complete disaster, costing him dearly. Liu Song was almost driven mad.
"Mengmeng, this piece of hide is nice. I'll make a handkerchief for you."
Ji Mo casually handed the beast hide to Lin Mengmeng, as it was of no use to him.
"Teacher, this is truly too precious!"
Lin Mengmeng was somewhat overwhelmed with gratitude.
This was an Emperor Artifact, a fine specimen among Emperor Artifacts, even possessing a spirit. It was incredibly valuable.
Ji Mo waved it off dismissively. "It's just a piece of old hide. The runes on it are a bit ugly. I'll find you a prettier one later."
The beast hide vibrated slightly, feeling quite wronged, as if it were being looked down upon.
It was forged by a master craftsman with triple Immortal Realm cultivation, a top-tier item among Dream-level equipment. To think it wasn't even appreciated by Ji Mo.
However, remembering Ji Mo's small slingshot, the beast hide quickly adjusted its perspective and happily accepted Lin Mengmeng as its new owner.