Madame is Pretending to be an Academic Slacker Again!

The elderly head of the academy clutched his head and trembled: ”Seventh Elder, I—I apologize, I didn’t finish introducing earlier, our Tu Tutor is not only the academy’s sole Ninth-level White Robe Great Tutor, but also, the empire’s lone Talisman Master...”

The Seventh Elder was infuriated: ”What Talisman Master!”

The Second Elder suddenly spoke in a detached manner: ”A Talisman Master—a single talisman can dictate the world, possessing a supernatural legacy akin to that of the former Alliance Leader High Priest. If the Talisman Master lineage weren’t so low-key, we wouldn’t need Twelve Elders; he could take their place.”

”Take their place” made everyone’s heart skip a beat.

The origins of this handsome White Robe Tutor were incredibly distinguished, qualifying him to replace the Twelve Elders.

The Seventh Elder roared: ”I don’t believe it! I’ve never heard of it!”

Second Elder: ”That’s why you’re ranked seventh, and I’m second.”

The implication being, you lack insight and rank too low.

The usually reserved Second Elder unexpectedly confronted the Seventh Elder, surprising the other elders.

Having not yet expressed his opinion, the Great Elder stroked his beard and leisurely spoke: ”No more arguing, let’s first hear the Talisman Master’s perspective. The empire’s rules won’t be swayed by anyone’s personal will. Exceptional students must be taken, unless the Talisman Master can provide a valid reason.”

The first half seemed to support Nalan Ye Jue.

But the latter half was assertively backing the Seventh Elder, using rules as pressure!

Below, Ao Xinghao wiped the sweat from his hands.

He had never hoped as much as he did at this moment that Nalan Ye Jue could win.

Even though he knew this man was here to compete for Xin’s favor, at this critical juncture, he was willing to set aside jealousy and wholeheartedly pray for the man, to reclaim Xin from the elders.

But against twelve elders, does this man really stand a chance?

Amidst the stalemate, Nalan Ye Jue approached Qin Xin and said calmly: ”Her abilities are just beginning, she’s not quite exceptional yet. I need to train her for some more days to fully unlock her potential.”

Amidst the silence, the head of the academy let out a few dry laughs: ”Yes, yes, Lan just enrolled a few days ago, she still needs to study further. It won’t be too late to take her next time when the elders come for assessment.”

Though he was always smoothing things over, ultimately, there was still a tiny bit of leaning toward Qin Xin.

The Twelve Elders exchanged a glance.

Especially the Great Elder noticed the golden talisman from Nalan Ye Jue still covering Qin Xin’s person.

This talisman he had never seen before, nor did he have a way to break it.

It could be said that Nalan Ye Jue had securely protected Qin Xin within a golden bell; without his permission, no one could take her.

Thus, if they couldn’t eliminate Nalan Ye Jue on the spot, they would have to let go.

Could they collaborate to eliminate this man?

Except for the arrogant and overconfident Seventh Elder in the exchanged glance earlier, no one was certain.

The Great Elder assessed the situation, took a deep breath, and finally made a decision: ”Alright, you have a point. Then let her continue learning, enhancing her abilities, and we’ll talk after the next assessment.”

Only then did Nalan Ye Jue withdraw the golden characters from above Qin Xin’s head, gently brushed her head to remove a stray bird feather, and said softly as if no one else was present: ”Return to the dorm, hmm?”

Qin Xin stared into his soft bamboo mask with her big eyes.

Ha-ha, Master Tuantuan, how many things are you still hiding from me?

Talisman Master???

[Master Yun: Goodnight kiss!]