Upon learning the full story, Li Tian suddenly felt overwhelmed.
Why did Director Su clash with that good-for-nothing?
That good-for-nothing might be useless, but his connections were truly vast.
What if he called Flender over?
Director Su was merely a Spirit Grandmaster; how could he contend against Flender, a Spirit Saint?
Did he only want to take in a Genius and enjoy the benefits?
Could it be because of me?
No, that dog-like fellow must be sick in the head. I have no interest in becoming your disciple, so why drag others into it?
Li Tian hurriedly asked, "What happened next?"
It was the end of the semester, and now it was almost time for school to start. If Yu Xiaogang had really called Flender, he should have arrived by now.
Wang Sheng shook his head and said, "There was no 'next.' Neither side reacted much, as if nothing had happened."
Li Tian frowned slightly.
Why did he inexplicably feel that this was the calm before the storm?
Regardless, he had to go and warn Director Su.
Otherwise, if Director Su, who had helped him, fell into crisis or even faced life and death because of him, that would be too terrible.
Li Tian immediately left the dormitory and went straight to the academic affairs office.
"You're back."
When Director Su saw Li Tian, his Face still held a smile as warm as a spring breeze.
Li Tian said, "Director, I heard you and that Grandmaster..."
He didn't call him by name, because probably only the Notting Dean knew Yu Xiaogang's name in the entire Academy.
"Oh, come on!"
Director Su waved his hand and said, "It's nothing, a small issue. You don't need to worry."
"Director!"
Li Tian said seriously, "I heard he has two good friends who are Spirit Saints..."
He didn't finish his sentence, but his meaning was very clear.
Upon hearing this, Director Su's expression changed slightly. This information was a bit too impactful for him.
"Director, why don't you find a place to avoid the limelight first?"
Li Tian didn't know if Flender hadn't come because Yu Xiaogang hadn't called him, or if he was delayed by something.
But it was better to be safe than sorry.
Director Su thought for a moment and said, "Alright, I'll consider it. You go back first."
He truly couldn't afford to offend a Spirit Saint.
Although he wasn't sure if that guy had really called someone, it was best to avoid it.
His life was the most important, after all.
Seeing that he understood, Li Tian said no more. This was all he could do for now.
After Li Tian left, Director Su immediately went to see the Notting Dean.
"Notting Dean, I'd like to request a long leave."
"???"
The Notting Dean asked in confusion, "School starts the day after tomorrow. Why are you asking for a long leave now?"
"This..."
Director Su was momentarily speechless, unsure how to begin.
After a long pause, Director Su finally told the Notting Dean his concerns truthfully.
"He's not that kind of person."
The Notting Dean shook his head and said, "Even if he really did that, I would step in to protect you. I still have that much Face."
Director Su thought it over and felt it was reasonable.
After all, the Notting Dean had nurtured that guy for so many years. If he didn't even care about that much sentiment, then was he still a person?
Ultimately, Director Su decided to trust the Notting Dean and gave up on requesting leave.
After Director Su left, the Notting Dean thought for a moment, then walked out of his office and headed towards Yu Xiaogang's dormitory.
He had left a letter for Yu Xiaogang back then.
Now, so much time had passed, yet the other party hadn't reacted at all.
The last time Yu Xiaogang asked him to expel Director Su, he didn't mention this matter either.
What exactly was he thinking? Did he believe that pretending not to know would allow him to get away with it?
"Knock, knock, knock!"
"Come in!"
The Notting Dean knocked on Yu Xiaogang's dormitory door, and Yu Xiaogang's voice came from inside.
"You've come at just the right time; I was just about to look for you."
Seeing that the visitor was his old friend, Yu Xiaogang hurriedly stopped what he was doing.
The Notting Dean scanned the room.
The bookshelves and desk were all empty; only the bed remained unchanged in the entire room.
He was clearly planning to run away.
The Notting Dean's expression was a bit grim. He truly hadn't expected the other party to prefer leaving rather than putting in any effort.
Was it really that difficult for him to come out and teach some classes?
Yu Xiaogang said, "I've disturbed you for so many years; it's time for me to leave."
The Notting Dean asked, "You don't want to take Li Tian as a disciple anymore?"
"A friend of mine will be coming over these next few days. With his strength, he will definitely satisfy Li Tian. Then, we will take Li Tian and leave together."
Yu Xiaogang was full of confidence.
He knew that his own strength was a hard limitation; no matter how much he boasted, it wouldn't be useful.
Flender was different.
Not only did he possess the strength of a Spirit Saint, but he was also particularly skilled at enticing civilian Geniuses.
Dealing with a Li Tian would definitely not be a problem at all.
And with his relationship with Flender, taking the dominant position was merely a matter of a single sentence.
He could also teach that fellow named Su a lesson along the way.
"???"
The Notting Dean was dumbfounded. How could this dog-like fellow have the Face to say such a thing?
It was bad enough that he was unwilling to come out and teach classes.
He actually wanted to poach the Genius that their Academy had so painstakingly waited for.
Are you even human?
The Notting Dean's expression grew increasingly grim, and he said coldly, "I haven't mistreated you all these years, have I?"
"Naturally."
Yu Xiaogang nodded and said, "However, it's always awkward to eat and live for free, so it's truly inconvenient to continue imposing."
Awkward?
I haven't seen you show the slightest bit of awkwardness!
He had truly seen through this fellow today; he hadn't expected him to be so hypocritical.
How could he have been so blind as to become friends with him back then?
The Notting Dean suppressed the anger in his heart and asked, "Do you know the importance of a Genius student to Notting Academy?"
Yu Xiaogang fell silent upon hearing this.
Of course, I know, but isn't it you who insisted on forcing me to come out and teach?
I already said I was unwilling, yet you still forced me.
Besides leaving, what else could I do? Should I really go teach those good-for-nothings?
My Grandmaster is not that cheap.
Seeing this, the Notting Dean immediately understood what he was thinking.
However, he didn't furiously curse Yu Xiaogang.
True heartbreak is never about shouting and yelling, but about not wanting to say another word.
The Notting Dean turned and left.
Whom could he blame for being so blind as to treat him as a brother? He could only blame himself for being a poor judge of character.
From this moment on, Yu Xiaogang was no longer his friend, no longer his brother.
Looking at his retreating back, Yu Xiaogang remained silent.
He knew he had hurt his old friend's heart, but there was nothing he could do about it.
Who told him to force him?
If he hadn't forced him, he could have let Li Tian attend Notting School until graduation.
After all, a graduate with Innate full spirit power would greatly enhance the reputation of an Elementary Spirit Master Academy.
And reputation was the most important thing for an Academy.
As a public Spirit Master Academy, the greater the reputation of Notting School, the more funding it would receive from above.
It could also attract more Genius students.
What a pity.
As a friend, he couldn't understand him, so he could only take Li Tian and leave.
As for whether doing so would mean losing this friend, Yu Xiaogang said he didn't care. Friends without value, let them be lost.