In the end, Qin Langyue still discovered the culprits behind Qin Kuis assault, and like in the original setting, maimed their manhoods. Which, of course, resulted in a bunch of clans who were out for revenge. Though Qin Langyue always managed to get out alive, it was always by the skin of her teeth

And with the male lead coming around to make things worse for her, Qin Langyues days were essentially a tragedy.

Even Shi Sheng could feel how miserable her life was.Whyd you act when you couldnt clean up the evidence? Idiot!

Whatre you following me for?! Scram! Qin Langyue shoved Jun Hanlin.I nearly died today! But this idiots still making trouble for me!

Jun Hanlin stumbled. Killing intent flashed in his eyes when he lowered his head, but he quickly reverted to normal by the time he looked up and clambered up from the ground. Wife, dont be angry. Ill help you beat up the bad guys!

Qin Langyue mocked out of anger. What bad guys could you beat, you idiot? Stop following me!

Qin Langyue departed in large strides, leaving Jun Hanlin by himself. Once Qin Langyues figure had disappeared from view, he retracted the dumb smile as his sharp, cold gaze stared in the direction had Qin Langyue left.

Yo, not playing dumb anymore?

Jun Hanlins heart skipped a beat as he quickly turned around.

From the flower bushes but a few steps from him, a young girl stood with her arms crossed in front her chest. Her pink lips were slightly lifted at the edges, though she remained expressionless.

The flowers and person complemented each other, but the person appeared more stunning than the flowers.

Her! I havent repaid the favor for tossing me off the roof yet, but here she is delivering herself to my doorstep!

So youwereaware. Jun Hanlin dropped the pretence and examined Shi Sheng brazenly. I hadnt thought that the Eldest Young Miss of the Shen Clan would also be someone who held her cards close to her chest.

Shen Yaoguang doesnt have any trump cards. Havent her cards been openly displayed from the beginning?

Why was Shen Yaoguang so worshipped?

One reason was because of her talent. Another reason was because of the Shen Clans influence. The second weighed more heavily than the first, though. Like Shi Sheng said, no matter how talented Shen Yaoguang was, without the Shen Clan, she could only be pushed around at others whims.

The Shen Clandidgive Shen Yaoguang the support she needed, but theyd always just viewed her as a tool whose value was measured by how many benefits she could contribute to the clan.

You know your limits. There was satisfaction in Jun Hanlins eyes. He liked the women who knew their own position.

Know my limits? Sorry, but no, I dont. Shi Sheng scoffed, I was referring to the old Shen Yaoguang. And Im no longer that Shen Yaoguang who was just a puppet for others to play with.

Jun Hanlins gaze became sharp, and the temperature of the surroundings seemed to drop.

What do you reckon Shi Shengs eyelashes fluttered as her clear voice flowed into Jun Hanlins ears, the imperial clan will do if they discover youve just been acting dumb this whole time? I dont think youre able to fight against them yet, right?

Though Jun Hanlins heart pounded, his expression didnt change.

Arent you afraid Ill silence you?

Youre welcome to try, Shi Sheng spoke with an obnoxious expression.

Jun Hanlin was already considering doing just that.I cant just leave her be.

But just as he planned to make a move, the sounds of people approaching could be heard in the distance. Jun Hanlin weighed the pros and cons for a moment, then spoke, Shen Yaoguang, youd best keep your mouth shut.

My mouth is my own. What, you wanna sew it up? Shi Sheng continued provoking him.

As the sounds of others approaching neared, Jun Hanlin could only shoot a warning glare at Shi Sheng before running off and disappearing from Shi Shengs sight.

Jun Hanlin wanted to silence her, but before he could, Shi Sheng went and announced that the Seventh Prince wasnt actually the fool he portrayed himself to be.

Nowthiswas how one pulled aggro.

Jun Hanlin now felt like charging into the Shen Clans premises to kill her just to vent his rage.She really dared to say it!

The thing he regretted most was not killing her that day. Even if there had been others to witness it, he couldve just killed them all too!

Third Prince and the other members of the imperial family were veryconcernedabout this matter. Only after Jun Hanlin had performed several humiliating acts did he finally manage to convince them that the rumor wasnt true. But he knew that they definitely wouldnt let their guard down as easily as before, making his future plans much more difficult.

Master, Shen Yaoguang has been remaining within the Shen Clans premises as of late and hasnt come out

Think youll be fine hiding behind the Shen Clan? Jun Hanlin harrumphed coldly before turning to speak to the man kneeling on the ground, The Shen Clan is too flagrant.

Shen Yaoguang, since you think the Shen Clan is your strongest backing, then Ill show you how Ill rip it out from the roots!

The kneeling man paused for a bit before saluting. Your subordinate understands.

Though Jun Hanlin plotted to destroy the Shen Clan in secret, Shi Sheng hadnt placed him on her mind at all as she continued to wander around the academy every day. Perhaps she was too bored, for she began picking fights at the slightest provocation.

This wasnt an ideal situation for Shi Shengs teacher, Ye Tiannan.

It was reallyquitean experience, having to go to the punishment hall to bail someone out every day.

Yaoguang ah, can you tone it down a bit and gimme some peace? Hobo Uncle pleaded sincerely. A group of mad men are coming over in a few days, so we gotta lay low!

Mad men? What mad men? Shi Sheng ignored the first half of Ye Tiannans words.

Ever heard of Nine Silences Hall? What am I saying? Even a three-year old would know! Of course youd know!

Shi Sheng, Wasnt that the name of villain-samas organisation?

Even if someone was unaware as to who were the rulers of the Nine Provinces, it was impossible that they hadnt heard of Bu Jingyun.

Nine Silences Hall is sending people to the academy in a few days. Though its supposed to be a friendly competition, theyre really here to kill people. You lay low for a bit these few days, else that old fogey Zhong Shiyis going to play dirty. I cant save you then!

Ever since Nine Silences Hall had become famous, theyd have a friendly competition with Nine Provinces Academy every three years.

At first, it really had been a friendly competition. But once Nine Silences Hall became more powerful, it had turned into a one-sided beating on the Nine Provinces Academy.

It had eventually evolved into something akin to a tri-annual excursion for Nine Silences Hall, where they reaped countless kills and collected beauties.

Even if Nine Provinces Academy wasnt delighted by this fact, they could only keep quiet. After all, they couldnt exactly blame the other party for their own people being too weak, could they? Unwilling to admit defeat? Haha, do youwantto be crushed?

Shi Sheng attempted to recall what happened in the original setting.Oh right, therewassome event like this. Though I seem to recall that this time, they suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of the FL.

That was also when the seeds of enmity between the female lead and Nine Silences Hall had been sown.

Is Bu Jingyun coming?

Him? That lunatic hasnt stepped out of Nine Silences Hall in over a century! He wont show up. The one wholl show up will probably be the Sentinel of Nine Silences Hall Anyways, theyre all a bunch of lunatics whove been raised by a nutjob. None of them are pushovers, mind.

A bunch of lunatics raised by a nutjob Ye Tiannan, those words will result in you getting mobbed by that group of loonies!

Yaoguang, listen to me! The cultivators from Nine Silences Hall arent good to provoke. You just be a quiet beauty these few days, kay?

Shi Sheng, Well isnt this Hobo Uncle a hip dude? I only had to utter the phrase in front of him once, and now hes using it like hes been using it his whole life!

Shi Sheng gleaned plenty of information out of Ye Tiannan that hadnt been in the setting shed received.

Bu Jingyun became famous at the age of 25, and a century had already passed since then.

Once cultivators managed to reach the Spirit Monarch stage, their lifespans increased, so the average lifespan of the people of the Nine Provinces was around 200. 100 was a bit old.

And Bu Jingyun was a zealous recluse who refused to take a single step out of Nine Silences Hall unless trouble came knocking at his doorstep.