Chapter 215 The Nine-Tailed Fox Arrives! Coercion and Deal?

Two million spirit crystals every month!

This figure was like the sweetest honey, accurately hitting the deepest needs in Jiang Yun's heart.

For nothing else.

Just for these two million spirit crystals.

Jiang Yun had no reason to refuse Sky Dome Academy.

Not to mention.

This was also an opportunity for him to enter Sky Dome Academy with the transcendent status of Inner Court Dean; perhaps this identity could bring him a lot of convenience within the academy.

Core resources, secret information, and special privileges that many students couldn't access might be easily within reach as a dean.

This would be of great benefit for finding other evolution Materials to increase his strength.

In the time it took for a thought to flash through his mind, the pros and cons were already clear.

On the surface, however, Jiang Yun did not show the slightest hint of eager joy, as if those two million spirit crystals per month were just an ordinary matter.

His expression was indifferent.

He nodded slightly.

His tone carried a composed air of being unable to decline such kind hospitality.

“Dean Ming Jing, you flatter me. It is this Junior's honor to contribute to the Federation's education efforts. Since the academy trusts me so, I will no longer decline. This position of Inner Court Dean... I accept. I only hope that if there are any oversights in the future, the Dean and the academy will be understanding.”

Seeing Jiang Yun agree so readily.

A flash of knowing laughter crossed Dean Ming Jing's eyes.

He seemed not at all surprised by this result.

He didn't laugh excitedly like Shi Potian, nor did he look relieved like Qian Guangquan; he remained gentle and calm, as if everything was within his grasp, merely nodding with a smile.

“It is our Sky Dome Academy's fortune that little friend is willing to agree. I thank you on behalf of the academy.”

Dean Ming Jing stood up and cupped his hands slightly.

“Once I report back to the Dean, everything will be properly arranged within the academy. At that time, the dean's token, relevant permissions, and the first month's stipend will all be presented together. The day little friend arrives at Sky Dome Academy will be the time you assume your duties.”

“I appreciate Dean Ming Jing's efforts.”

Jiang Yun also stood up to return the gesture.

“In that case, I will not disturb you further. Little friend has had a tiring day; rest early.”

After Dean Ming Jing finished speaking.

He took his leave composedly.

He left the hall with steady steps.

As if he had just completed an ordinary planned task.

Watching Dean Ming Jing's back disappear out the door.

Jiang Yun slowly sat back in his chair.

His evaluation of this old man rose another notch in his heart.

Deep thoughts, measured behavior.

Seemingly peaceful yet exuding control everywhere, his temperament was completely different from those previous big shots who were either hearty, eager, or reserved.

In the future at Sky Dome Academy.

He would need to be a bit more careful when dealing with this person.

With Ming Jing's departure.

The hall finally became completely quiet.

Jiang Yun waited for about the time it takes for half an incense stick to burn, and there was no further movement outside. It seemed those who should and could come had already visited.

He breathed a sigh of relief. Today's continuous negotiations and gift-receiving, while yielding amazing harvests, had indeed been mentally draining.

He stood up and stretched his somewhat stiff muscles, preparing to find President Yun Xi to formally take his leave and then return to the Su Family villa to properly inventory this dreamlike harvest.

However.

Just as he moved his feet.

A voice that was soft and charming yet carried a hint of coldness, sounding as if it rang directly in one's heart, floated in from outside the hall door.

“This Elder Dong Xuan, this little girl also has a request. I wonder if I've come at the right time.”

This voice... Jiang Yun's movements paused.

His brow furrowed instantly.

At the hall door.

The light and shadows rippled slightly, and a graceful figure dressed in a plain white dress that looked like drifting clouds chasing the moon had already quietly stood before the door.

A veil half-covered her face, yet it couldn't hide that breathtakingly beautiful silhouette and a pair of seductive eyes that seemed capable of ensnaring one's Soul.

Who else could the visitor be but that Nine-Tailed Fox?

Who else?

The Nine-Tailed Fox, disguised as Su Qingxue, had come now.

He didn't even have to guess what she was here for.

It was definitely for that five-colored origin divine seed that had shone brilliantly during the assessment and perfectly matched her Five Elements attributes.

Jiang Yun quickly adjusted his mindset, mimicking the steadiness and inscrutability of those big shots when they had spoken with him.

He sat back in the main seat.

He looked calmly at the Nine-Tailed Fox at the door, his voice coming through the mask with a perfect touch of distance and humility.

He began to tease.

“Senior Fox Empress, you overstate things. This Junior is but a human of meager strength who luckily gained the empty title of a Grand Tutor Level Appraiser. Thanks to the favor of various Seniors, I have a bit of face. What ability do I have to dare say I can help an existence such as you, Senior Fox Empress?”

These words.

Directly pointed out the Nine-Tailed Fox's status as royalty, indicating he had long seen through her background, while deliberately lowering his posture to kick the ball back to her.

Now that his status was transcendent.

He no longer needed to be cautious when facing this Nine-Tailed Fox.

Hearing the four words 'Senior Fox Empress'.

A light as sharp as ice instantly flashed through Su Qingxue's seductive eyes!

The red lips under the veil also seemed to tighten slightly.

He really did know all along!

From beginning to end, he knew her true form was of the Fox Race.

He even saw through her royal Bloodline!

The Nine-Tailed Fox's heart was shaken.

No wonder he always acted with a fearless calm and was often at ease in the face of my threats... It turns out what he relied on was not just that mysterious life-saving method, but those eyes that can see through everything!

This is likely his greatest secret.

That Heaven-Defying appraisal ability!

After the shock.

The Nine-Tailed Fox quickly analyzed and steadied herself.

Since he had already seen through her and hadn't exposed her despite such a good opportunity in the provincial city... Could it be that this Jiang Yun wasn't the kind of human who extremely hated the beast race or was bent on using her to claim credit?

Or rather, he was more like a... calculating loner who valued interests and was extremely confident in his own abilities.

Thinking of this.

Besides her wariness towards Jiang Yun, the Nine-Tailed Fox felt a strangely indescribable interest and a... tiny, imperceptible sense of identification?

At the same time.

She also instantly understood.

Jiang Yun certainly knew the purpose of her visit was for that five-colored origin divine seed.

He probably even knew long ago that the five-colored divine seed perfectly matched her.

It was almost tailor-made.

At first, at the Wanjian Heavenly Altar, she might have suspected it was a coincidence, but after witnessing Jiang Yun's appraisal ability that saw into the essence of all things, and his current performance as if he had anticipated this, she was completely certain.

This guy did it on purpose!

He deliberately chose that divine seed as the exam topic and deliberately made its mysteries public under the watchful eyes of the crowd, exactly calculating that she would be moved, intentionally whetting her appetite!

Now.

He was still here putting on an act!

Having figured this out.

A sense of shame and annoyance from being calculated and toyed with rose for no reason in Su Qingxue's heart.

“This guy...”

She had always been proud.

When had she ever been led by the nose like this?

She simply stopped pretending to be a cold Fairy, moved her lotus steps, and walked straight into the hall.

She didn't sit in the guest seat.

Instead, she walked straight to the table in front of Jiang Yun and, with a graceful whirl, actually sat sideways on the smooth tabletop.

Then.

She leaned down slightly, that peerlessly beautiful face that could overturn all living beings suddenly approaching Jiang Yun, with only a fist's distance between them!

The veil fluttered.

That unique fragrance on her body, a mix of cold plum blossoms and a very faint wild scent, rushed over without reservation, drilling straight into Jiang Yun's nose.

Eyes met, inches apart.

Jiang Yun could even see the slight trembling of her long eyelashes and the vortex flowing in those deep purple eyes that seemed capable of sucking in a person's Soul.

This sudden close-range pressure caused Jiang Yun's breathing to suddenly hitch, and his brain went blank for a moment.

Su Qingxue's appearance and charm were truly too startling, especially when revealed without reservation now, coupled with the Nine-Tailed Fox's natural charm talent; it was enough to make any weak-willed man instantly lose himself and fall.

Fortunately, Jiang Yun knew well what kind of dangerous, fickle Vicious Beast lay beneath the skin of this peerless beauty. Several life-and-death crises made him instantly alert!

Almost instinctively, his upper body slammed backward against the wide back of the chair, creating a bit of distance, his voice carrying a hint of imperceptible tension.

“You... don't you do anything reckless! This is the core of the provincial city, and even more so, the important grounds of the Appraisers Guild! Human powerhouses are as numerous as clouds outside. If you dare to attack me here, I'm afraid... you won't be able to escape either! I only need to shout once...”

“Shout?”

Su Qingxue's red lips curled slightly, revealing a smile that could overturn all living beings yet carried a cold mockery. She tilted her head slightly, her eyes narrowing dangerously.

“Then we'll have to see whether this Empress snaps your neck first, or your Human Race powerhouses... rush in to save you first.”

Her voice was soft, yet it contained unquestionable killing intent and confidence. A slender jade hand rested seemingly casually on her knee, yet a faint, heart-palpitating cold light flowed at her fingertips.

Jiang Yun's heart shivered.

He knew this fox was definitely not making empty threats.

With her Amethyst Peak strength.

Striking at such close range.

The people outside really might not have time to rescue him.

But at the same time.

He also keenly perceived that the opponent seemed to have no intention of acting immediately, but was more applying pressure.

And.

To be honest.

In his subconscious, he didn't really want to see this Nine-Tailed Fox be surrounded and killed by human powerhouses.

After all, she had saved his life.

This bit of Karma was real.

He didn't want to be someone who repaid kindness with enmity.

If one set aside her Vicious Beast identity, this Nine-Tailed Fox could be considered a... maverick, powerful, and interesting... uh... Mother Fox?

???

Just as Jiang Yun's thoughts were in disarray.

Su Qingxue suddenly withdrew some of the pressure she was emitting.

Staring into his eyes.

She actually called out his name clearly for the first time.

“Jiang Yun.”

Jiang Yun's body gave an almost imperceptible jolt.

It was a bit abrupt.

After all, this Nine-Tailed Fox had always called him 'human'.

This was the first time she had called him by name.

The Nine-Tailed Fox continued.

“I admit, you are very capable, a Rare Prodigy among the Human Race.”

Su Qingxue's tone became somewhat complex.

“Normally, when our beast race encounters a potential talent like you, we usually choose to directly eliminate you, leaving no future troubles. However...”

She paused.

She didn't continue.

As if there were some unspeakable difficulty.

Perhaps she herself was weighing things.

Immediately.

She changed the subject.

Returning to the main topic.

Her tone became forceful again.

“Don't think I don't know. During your Grand Tutor assessment, you deliberately chose that five-colored origin divine seed as the exam topic! You successfully caught this Empress's attention and desire, so you must take responsibility to the end!”

She leaned forward slightly, her gaze burning.

“Don't forget, who was it that saved your life back then? You personally agreed that you owe this Empress a favor. Now, use that favor to repay me. You must get that five-colored origin divine seed for this Empress!”

Jiang Yun: “...”

Jiang Yun was speechless for a moment.

At the time, he just thought about making the Nine-Tailed Fox crave it.

To make her feel uncomfortable.

He didn't expect this to be a case of lifting a stone only to drop it on his own foot... She actually used the favor of saving his life to ask him to do things.

It instantly gave him a bit of a headache.

That five-colored origin divine seed was a radiant Sun-Level Origin miracle, and even more so, a treasure for the guild's assessment, incredibly precious.

Although he was now a Grand Elder of the Appraisers Guild, would President Yun Xi agree if he asked for such a heavy treasure just after joining?

Even if she agreed.

What kind of price would he need to pay?

He looked at the Nine-Tailed Fox, who was inches away with a persistent gaze, knowing this matter couldn't be easily brushed off.

He pondered for a moment.

He slowly spoke, his voice regaining its calm.

“Helping you... isn't impossible.”

Hearing this, the Nine-Tailed Fox's eyes brightened slightly.

“But.”

Jiang Yun changed his tune.

“You know better than I do how precious that five-colored origin divine seed is. Whether I can get it, I have no absolute certainty; it needs to be planned carefully. And...”

He raised his eyes.

He met Su Qingxue's gaze without avoidance.

“The value of that thing to you far exceeds ordinary treasures. So, even if that favor is used up, I'm afraid... it's still not enough.”

“Hmm?”

Su Qingxue's brow twitched.

Coldness began to gather in her eyes again.

Jiang Yun continued: “You also need to... additionally agree to two conditions for me.”

Jiang Yun thought to himself.

He absolutely couldn't agree so simply!

He had to get some more benefits no matter what, right?

After all, he couldn't do it for nothing.

However, the Nine-Tailed Fox's face instantly changed upon hearing Jiang Yun's words!

“What?!”

Su Qingxue's pretty face instantly turned cold.

That suppressed shame and anger flared up again!

Using up the favor wasn't enough?

She also had to agree to two additional conditions?

This human was simply pushing his luck too far!

Did he really think this Empress was easy to talk to?

“Insidious human! You dare to threaten this Empress? To bargain with this Empress?!”

Su Qingxue's voice suddenly turned cold.

A pressure far more terrifying and solid than before exploded out like an invisible mountain, pressing down hard on Jiang Yun!

Jiang Yun only felt the air around him suddenly solidify. The powerful sense of oppression made him unable to move an inch, and the chair beneath him even let out a groan of being overburdened.

His entire person was forcibly pinned against the back of the chair by this force.

Immediately following.

Su Qingxue seemed enraged, actually leaping down from the table. A delicate and exquisite jade foot wearing a plain white embroidered shoe emerged from under her skirt and was raised, carrying a piercing cold air, accurately stepping on the gap of the chair between Jiang Yun's legs, the tip of the shoe only a hair's breadth away from a certain vital area!

She stood high above.

Looking down at the suppressed Jiang Yun.

Purple light flowed in her eyes, her voice bone-chillingly cold.

“You really think this Empress is easy to talk to, do you?”

“Don't you be too presumptuous!”

The dangerous killing intent was like a physical ice pick.

Stimulating Jiang Yun's skin.

He knew.

This fox was truly a bit angry this time.

However.

Just as the situation was tense to the extreme, and Jiang Yun was thinking about how to break the deadlock and appease this enraged Mother Fox.

A crisp and pleasant girl's voice, carrying incomparable excitement and trepidation.

Came from the door.

“Great Master Dong Xuan! I am Qian Rongrong of the Qian Family! Can... can you take me as your disciple?!!”

This voice was full of admiration and desire.