Lu Ping's unpretentious words and his determined attitude made the teachers and students of Zhaofeng Academy look at him very differently for the first time, and they actually felt a bit of recognition. Even when he shockingly destroyed the Soul Tower of Xiafeng College in the college entrance examination, everyone looked at him with surprise and suspicion.
Until this moment, at this moment, Zhaifeng Academy has gone from destruction to reconstruction. Everyone once again stood on this wind gathering field. When they heard Lu Ping say the phrase "catching up with the four majors" that everyone regarded as a joke, they felt very excited for Lu Ping. My impression finally changed a lot.
This is not because everyone believes that he can catch up with the top four, but because everyone feels Lu Ping's sincere feelings for Zhaifeng Academy from this. Whether it can catch up with the Big Four or not is not the point. The point is that Lu Ping seriously wants to make Fengfeng Academy better.
Fang Yizhu noticed the subtle change in everyone's attitude towards Lu Ping, and lost no time in standing up again: "Dean Guo is no longer here, so we need a new dean now."
As he said this, he turned his body slightly towards Lu Ping, and his meaning could not be clearer.
"Zhaofeng Academy can be rebuilt, and Lu Ping is the only one who can do it. So the dean must be him, and it can only be him. In the days to come, Zhaofeng Academy may still encounter many hardships. Today we have gathered everyone together. I also want to give everyone an explanation and ask everyone if they are willing to stay with the Fengfeng Academy through thick and thin." Fang Yizhu said.
After saying this, the crowd suddenly became a little commotion. A student standing in the front could not help but ask: "What does Senior Brother Fang mean by this? Does it mean that there is still a possibility of conflict with the City Lord's Mansion or the Academy Supervisory Committee?"
"This possibility cannot be ruled out." Fang Yizhu said.
The crowd's commotion suddenly became more intense. A conflict with the City Lord's Mansion and the Academy Supervisory Committee is basically a conflict with the Xuanjun Empire. Not to mention the Fengfeng Academy, even the four major academies will try their best to avoid such a thing from happening. Isn't this kind of Fengfeng Academy no different from the rebellious Nightingale organization? This is not what ordinary teachers and students want to see.
Most people join the academy to find a better future. Serving the empire through heroic deeds and entering the ruling class is the route that many people aspire to. But now, the Fengfeng Academy may actually conflict with or oppose the empire, which deviates from everyone's original intention of joining the academy. Fang Yizhu also knew this very well, so he made this point clear to everyone after the teachers and students of Zhaofeng Academy were almost reunited.
"In this year without Zhaofeng College, I know that everyone has suffered a lot and has not been happy. But the rebuilt Zhaofeng College may not be as peaceful and beautiful as in the past. Are you willing to accept such a Zhaofeng College? Please Everyone makes their own decisions." Fang Yizhu said.
"Why is this happening?" A college instructor stood up and asked, "Since the empire is willing to restore the college, why is there still such a hidden danger?"
"Because the empire is not willing, but forced by Lu Ping's strength. Whether you believe it or not, this is the fact." Fang Yizhu said.
Forced by Lu Ping's strength?
This shocked everyone. Lu Ping is not what he used to be, and everyone can naturally see this. But with just one person's strength, he can actually force the Xuanjun Empire to make concessions. What kind of strength does this have?
"That's why I said that the dean can only be Lu Ping." Fang Yizhu said while looking at the stunned people.
"I will do my best to protect the academy." Lu Ping said.
"But... this is a confrontation with the empire..."
"Yes, Lu Ping, you may be very powerful, but we people are probably too insignificant, right? How dare you go against the empire?"
"Zhaofeng Academy was originally good, but why was it targeted by the City Lord's Mansion and the Academy Supervisory Committee?"
There was a lot of discussion, and everyone's face was full of worry. This kind of Fengfeng Academy obviously made everyone feel uneasy.
"You don't need to ask so many questions why." Fang Yizhu's attitude at this time was surprisingly tough, "Everyone only needs to know two points. First, it is not that we are going against the Xuanjun Empire, but that they are using their power to suppress others. To target us; secondly, whether to stay or go, the choice is in your own hands, and I am telling you this today just to let you think about it yourself."
The discussion did not stop because of Fang Yizhu's words. As expected, everyone began to consider this situation. Lu Ping and Su Tang looked at each other, somewhat disappointed. After all, the meaning of Zhaofeng Academy is different for everyone. For Fang Yizhu, he found his goals and ambitions here. For Lu Ping and Su Tang, this is the happy place where they finally ushered in a peaceful and peaceful life after escaping from the organization. But for the vast majority of people, relatively low-end colleges like Zhaifeng College are just their place of promotion, and their sense of belonging will not end here. If the college is good, everyone will be fine; if the college is not good, then they will go their separate ways when disaster strikes.
So even though Lu Ping and the others traveled thousands of miles back to Xiafeng City to rebuild the academy here, they did not want to give up everyone in the former academy. But the real reality is that under this background, Zhaofeng Academy will probably be given up first.
Among the hundreds of teachers and students in front of you, how many will be willing to stay in the end? Seeing the hesitation on everyone's faces, Lu Ping and Su Tang felt very regretful.
"Cough..." At this moment, a person walked out of the crowd and coughed.
"Teacher Lu." Lu Ping, Su Tang, and Fang Yizhu all recognized this person and called out.
"I'll stay." Teacher Lu said concisely and calmly. Teacher Lu’s surname was Lu Mingqing, and he was already over 100 years old when he came to Zhaofeng Academy on the first day. However, few people would associate the word "high moral character" with him. In the eyes of the teachers and students of Zhaifeng Academy, Lu Qing is not an old fool, but he is not very wise. He has not had any thrilling experiences in his more than 100 years of cultivation career. He is very mediocre. An inconspicuous person.
But at this moment, he was the first one to stand up.
"I have been at Zhaifeng Academy for more than 20 years, and I feel most at ease here." Lu Qing said, and then he looked at Fang Yizhu, Lu Ping, and Su Tang. He glanced at both Yu and Mo Lin.
"You have done a good job, and it is really good that you are thinking of coming back to rebuild the college." Lu Qing said with a look of relief, then turned around and looked at the hundreds of teachers and students behind him.
"So why do you think the dean recommended Fang Yizhu to go to the four major colleges? Why did the dean let Lu Ping and Su Tang represent the Fengfeng Academy to participate in the Dianpo Conference?"
"Strength? That's just one of them, and because they really care about the Fengfeng Academy, they can best represent the Fengfeng Academy. What exactly is the academy? I know everyone has an answer in their mind. But Fang Yi Zhu, Lu Ping, and Su Tang, the answer in their hearts is what the college hopes to see. I hope that each of you will do the same, but I will never force it, because the motto of Zhaofeng College is to be strict with yourself and treat others with generosity. It’s up to you to decide what you want to do.”
