127: Nangong Family

At dusk, the somewhat quiet campus was broken by this sudden incident.

The Deans of the two major institutes, and the Vice Principal of Shenhua University, actually got into a conflict because of a new student; few would believe it if it were told.

"Good, good, good, hand him over to the Fire Institute?"

"Could it be that I, this Principal, am just here to do nothing?"

Nangong Tianxia's features twisted and solidified, as he laughed viciously.

"Vice Principal, what you oversee should not be the school's rules and regulations."

Jin Buhuan showed no signs of backing down, retorting coldly.

Although he was only a Dean, within Shenhua University, his strength was absolutely among the top three.

Even compared to Nangong Tianxia, he was not inferior in the slightest.

It was precisely because of his confidence in his own strength that Jin Buhuan's attitude was so firm.

Nangong Tianxia's face was gloomy, but he ultimately retracted the hand he had extended, nodding continuously.

"Alright, then, this matter will be handed over to you." Saying that, he looked at the Fire Dean beside him: "I hope you don't pervert justice for selfish reasons; these are several lives, after all."

Upon hearing this, Li Changkong's gaze fell on the few people he had just repelled.

They were still lying on the ground, but they were already motionless, with blood oozing from all seven orifices.

Although he had acted just now, he still understood the limits of his actions.

Let alone beating them to death, he certainly hadn't even severely injured them.

Now, these people were bleeding from their seven orifices, and their last trace of vitality had dissipated; they clearly had no hope of survival.

If it was just a fight within the institute that caused some injuries, it would not be punished by school rules, but this had already touched upon a major taboo.

If Nangong Tianxia had truly killed Li Changkong with his earlier strike, it would not have been a violation of the rules.

"Damn it."

Li Changkong cursed inwardly, already knowing that this was a setup against him.

Nangong Tianxia glared fiercely at Li Changkong, the coldness in his eyes sending chills through one's body.

"Vice Principal, take care and don't bother seeing him off."

Li Changkong waved his hand at Nangong Tianxia, his face showing some triumph.

Although Nangong Tianxia said nothing, his mood was already evident on his face.

However, Li Changkong didn't care; what Nangong Tianxia did had little to do with him.

"You brat, you really know how to cause trouble."

The Fire Dean walked forward, shaking his head helplessly.

"Dean, I didn't do anything at all. Even if someone caused trouble, it wasn't me."

Li Changkong shrugged, feeling quite innocent.

However, he was still a bit curious as to why Hou Wen had sent him those messages.

If it weren't for Hou Wen's message, he wouldn't have come to this place.

"These students, it seems they were all killed by an external force."

Jin Buhuan walked forward, carefully examining the students' bodies, and sighed.

"Killed by impact?" Upon hearing this, Li Changkong was slightly stunned: "Doesn't that mean Nangong Tianxia killed them?"

Jin Buhuan and the Fire Dean had somewhat strange expressions upon hearing this.

After a moment of hesitation, Jin Buhuan spoke: "There is no conclusive evidence for this matter; you cannot speak carelessly."

"Based on my strength, it's impossible for me to kill them instantly by impact. It must have been a strong individual of at least Rank fifty or above."

Li Changkong quickly stated.

"This matter is settled as it is, and it has nothing to do with you anymore."

"As for these students, I will ensure their Families are well compensated."

Jin Buhuan's eyes shifted slightly as he explained.

"But..."

Li Changkong still wanted to say something.

Even though these people had caused him trouble just now, they could be considered to have deserved it.

However, Li Changkong even less wanted to see those people die so inexplicably while the true culprit remained at large.

"There are no 'buts'; this matter is decided as such."

The Fire Dean stepped out, waved at Li Changkong, and motioned for him to follow.

Li Changkong was slightly taken aback, then followed behind him. In truth, his heart still held myriad doubts that he hadn't voiced.

The two quickly returned to the Fire Institute, and the Fire Dean brought him back to his Dean's office.

After sitting down, the Fire Dean sighed deeply: "If you have anything you want to ask, just ask it directly."

"You should know who killed those classmates, but why aren't you saying anything?"

"Although I'm not familiar with you, I know that you shouldn't be someone who perverts justice for selfish reasons."

Li Changkong looked at the Fire Dean and continued to speak.

"These matters are not as simple as you think. He is from the Nangong Family, and I cannot touch him; otherwise, it will definitely anger the Nangong Family."

The Fire Dean sighed, his entire being seemingly aged by a few years.

Just as Li Changkong said, in truth, making such a decision was also a deeply conflicted matter for him.

"It's not because I'm afraid of the Nangong Family." The Fire Dean continued: "It's because the Nangong Family is the guardian Family of the Azure Dragon Small World."

"If the Nangong Family is angered, those bastards might do something."

"Small World?"

This was another new term Li Changkong rarely encountered.

"Some things, ordinary people don't know, but you should know them now."

"The reason those monsters are constantly appearing is because they come from the Small World."

"You should know about Families, right? They are all powerful Families, and those Small Worlds are basically guarded by them."

The Fire Dean continued, these were all things Li Changkong had not learned before.

After all, what was taught in school were only the most basic things.

And these were secrets within the Human Race itself; ordinary people would not know them.

It was only then that Li Changkong finally understood why the Fire Dean had such concerns.

If the Nangong Family were truly offended, such a Family might do something drastic.

At that time, it wouldn't be him who suffered, but the ordinary common people.

Ordinary Families are extremely protective of their own; once their people are harmed, they will certainly seek revenge.

If Li Changkong were in the Fire Institute's position, he probably wouldn't know how to choose either.

After all, no matter how he chose, he seemed to be choosing a wrong Dao.

The dead, after all, do not die a second time; naturally, the living are the priority.

"What exactly was the previous generation's grievance you mentioned earlier?"

Li Changkong looked at the Fire Dean, asking in confusion.

The Fire Dean heard this and smiled bitterly, helplessly: "Actually, the first time I saw you, I felt you were very similar to an old friend of mine."

"What?"

Upon hearing this, Li Changkong seemed to have already guessed what the Fire Dean would say next.