62: I have shed blood on the front lines

"Student Ye, his family is not one you can insult. The Wu Family is a family of House of Merit, a meritorious family. My nephew was wrong to speak, but don't you think you've gone a bit too far?" A clear, cold voice rang out.

Many students quickly made way.

A woman with long hair draped over her shoulders, wearing a major's military uniform, appeared. Her charming face attracted the attention of many students.

"Director Wu, that's the Deputy Director of Academic Affairs for the freshmen. My goodness, could she also be from the Wu Family?"

"There's no 'could be' about it. Didn't you hear what she just said? She said Wu Xunxing is her nephew."

"The Wu Family's influence is truly not small."

"Ye Liuyun is in for it. This one is known throughout the school as a tigress."

The older students who recognized Wu Yingfeng spoke up, showing sympathy for Ye Liuyun.

They had often been caught by her for minor infractions during their freshman year; she was extremely strict.

Once she caught you, it was endless.

Even if Ye Liuyun was a Genius, he was still a freshman!

Facing the Director of Academic Affairs, whether from the perspective of military rank or current role, he was at a disadvantage.

If he wasn't careful and she found fault, the impact would be too great.

This was a dilemma.

Shen Qingqing stood beside Ye Liuyun, feeling immense pressure. Her father was only a colonel.

However, she did not move.

From her perspective, they were already friends!

"Director Wu, this matter was provoked by Wu Xunxing first, and..."

"Who cursed first? Is National Martial Arts University a place where you can swear freely? Do you have no regard for the school's reputation? You use vulgar language here during freshman orientation.

Is this still a special enrollment student of the school? A battle hero? Is this your quality? One must cultivate virtue before anything else. If you lack virtue, are you still a human being?

A Beast-type martial artist must first be human, then beast, right?

Student Ye, wouldn't you agree?" Wu Yingfeng was truly worthy of her background as a Director of Academic Affairs!

Her ability to escalate the situation was truly masterful. While the facts were true, the situation was nowhere near as severe as she made it sound.

She even managed to link it to whether he was human or not!

Everyone's gaze turned to Ye Liuyun.

If he handled this poorly today, Ye Liuyun's reputation would be ruined!

After all, such talk truly didn't sound good.

Shen Qingqing was about to say something but was stopped by Ye Liuyun. He looked up at Wu Yingfeng, a look of disdain in his eyes.

"You idiot!"

When these four words were uttered, the entire scene was shocked!

Good heavens, he cursed again!

Many of the older students felt an immense sense of satisfaction!

It was a moment of catharsis they'd waited for their entire lives!

Wu Yingfeng's face suddenly flushed red, being cursed by a student in public, with both freshmen and older students around.

"What did you say!"

"Didn't hear clearly?" Ye Liuyun slowly stepped forward and said leisurely, "I said, not only did I curse him just now, but you too. You are also an idiot!

You can't tell right from wrong, as a Director of Academic Affairs, you shield your nephew? If your nephew hadn't been so foul-mouthed, do you think I would talk to an imbecile?

It's mild that I didn't lay a hand on him. I've shed blood on the battlefield. What is he? To question me during freshman orientation?

Did you see clearly? I am Ye Liuyun, a major, earned on the battlefield! Subordination, if I say it lightly, I'll slap him twice; if I say it seriously, I'll have him expelled!" Ye Liuyun pointed to the flashing military rank on his chest, speaking with conviction.

His voice resonated in everyone's ears like a bomb.

It buzzed loudly.

How incredibly domineering!

Those who had been to the front lines truly had this much confidence!

He was not just any ordinary student; he was a battle hero who had received commendations from the front lines.

He certainly wasn't afraid.

"Director Wu, do you have anything else to say? Am I wrong? Commander Liu also curses on the front lines, so is he also an immoral person in your eyes?"

"You're distorting the facts, quibbling! That's the front line!"

"And this isn't? Have you forgotten the history of our National Martial Arts University? Even now, some people call us a military academy. We are all soldiers. Commander Liu can do it, but I can't?

What do you mean by this? Are you trying to establish a hierarchy of status? Oh, Director Wu, are you trying to revert to establishing a feudal Dynasty?"

Ye Liuyun's sharp words and eloquent vocabulary made many freshmen secretly applaud in their hearts.

This was practically a textbook example!

"Presumptuous! Ye Liuyun, stop quibbling here. Even if we don't talk about your foul language, just your attitude towards me—is this how a freshman treats a Director?

You say Wu Xunxing was insubordinate, but I think you are even worse, even more arrogant!"

Wu Yingfeng believed she had found a flaw in Ye Liuyun's words and immediately began to counterattack.

"Heh heh, I was absolutely right to call you an idiot. Are you my superior? I am a staff officer of the Headquarters; my leader is the Headquarters. What are you?

Go back and look at the notice issued by our military. All functional agencies of the Headquarters are directly led by the Headquarters!

Strictly speaking, you hold an educational position; your leader is the Great Xia Education System. My leader is the Great Xia Military's highest Headquarters.

Wu Yingfeng, I now believe you can salute!" Ye Liuyun finished speaking, his hands behind his back, looking at Wu Yingfeng with a playful expression.

The latter was already too angry to speak.

What Ye Liuyun said made sense, but not entirely.

Because he was also a freshman, and freshmen were under her leadership.

However, Wu Yingfeng couldn't possibly bring that up.

If she were to say that, wouldn't it prove that the Great Xia National Martial Arts University was above the Headquarters?

This wasn't just turning things upside down; she wouldn't dare say it, and neither would the principal.

"Are you trying to say I'm a freshman? That I'm avoiding the main point? I'll say it for you.

From the freshman perspective, I am an X-level special enrollment student. I remember the first clause of the contract I signed with the school was this:

I have autonomy and am only subject to the jurisdiction of the principal and my teachers within the school.

So, I ask, what are you?"

Ye Liuyun slowly uttered the last five words.

"Wu Yingfeng, I now order you to salute me in my capacity as a staff officer of the Headquarters!"

"I..." Wu Yingfeng was anxious but couldn't speak.

A minute passed.

Ye Liuyun shook his head slightly, sighing deeply.

"Alas, this is what you call a meritorious family? You don't even know how to salute?

Given your educational position, I'll let it go this time. But next time, remember not to mention 'meritorious family'.

Many people have shed blood for Great Xia; should they all show off? Your Wu Family is at least well-off.

What about those who died on the front lines? Are their families and relatives as arrogant as you?

If you dare to go to the front lines, I'll admire you!

But I'm afraid you haven't, have you?

So far, the three people from your Wu Family I've met have never been to the front lines.

Do you not blush when you speak of 'meritorious family'? Tsk tsk tsk! I'm even blushing for you!"

After speaking, Ye Liuyun waved his hand and, taking Shen Qingqing, slowly left the crowd.

The freshmen and older students on both sides all paid their highest respects.

It must be said, Ye Liuyun's eloquence was on par with his martial prowess!

Wu Yingfeng's chest rose and fell continuously.

Ye Liuyun's contempt and his incisive words had already plunged her into a rage.

"Ye Liuyun, I challenge you to a duel! If you're a man, come with me to the duel arena!"

Wu Yingfeng's words once again caused a climax in the scene.

A fifth-tier Tianli System Martial Artist challenging a freshman?

This was simply bullying!

However, some people looked at Ye Liuyun with anticipation.

If he accepted, there would be a good show to watch.