The atmosphere in Principal Xiao's office now seems a bit silent.
"You two little guys, do you still want to stay in the academy? Finish the task quickly and get out of here!"
Principal Xiao was not in a good mood right now, and he even had a bad temper. The stern voice frightened the three of them, and they didn't even dare to take a breath.
This was the first time they saw such a serious expression on Principal Xiao's face.
"With your strength, it would be too easy for you to do ordinary tasks. It just so happens that many instructors have gone to study during this period, and there is a shortage of manpower. Shen Ming, Mo Fan, and you two are also qualified.
Be the leader of the team. Mu Nujiao will cooperate with you as your assistant and go take the tasks yourself."
"That...Principal Xiao, as a tutor, then this one cannot be added..."
Before Mo Fan finished speaking, he was stopped by Principal Xiao's look. He originally wanted to add more money, but he instantly felt the urge to do so. There was nothing he could do, the old man's look today was too scary.
"Shen Ming stays, everyone else gets out!" Principal Xiao said in a low voice, with an unquestionable tone.
Mo Fan and Mu Nujiao looked at each other and spread their hands, indicating that they were about to whisper again.
Shen Ming, you had already expected that the other party would keep you. How could he not guess why Principal Xiao was so angry today?
Mo Fan and Mu Nujiao reluctantly left the office. Mo Fan gave Shen Ming a look of care before leaving.
As the two left, only Principal Xiao and Shen Ming were left in the office.
"That day...did you go?"
Principal Xiao was silent for a long time before asking. Although she already hated that idiot brother Hong Wu in her heart, she couldn't let go. At least give him an answer to make him give up!
Of course Shen Ming knew what the other party was asking and nodded honestly. There was nothing to hide.
"Can you tell me what happened? I want to get a rough idea!"
Shen Ming paused briefly and explained the cause and effect of the incident.
Half an hour later, Principal Xiao went from being restless at first to slumping down on his seat, his eyes gradually becoming blank. After all, he is an extremely strong man, but shouldn't the strong be allowed to be sad?
"Lord of Kunlun? Liu Bowen? King of Darkness? Emperor Hongwu?
Every name is enough to shock people, but you described it to me so calmly. I should have realized it earlier. Why should you care about this matter? Unless your little guy's life is also threatened.
!" Principal Xiao seemed a little irritable. The hot tea on the table was already too cold, but he still drank it, trying to calm his restless heart.
The two chatted for a long time, and Principal Xiao also asked a lot of questions, but Shen Ming knew that the other party had been avoiding a question that he wanted to ask but didn't dare to ask.
"Principal Xiao, Senior Hong Wu...may be still alive. I saw him when the dark street was shattered. Everyone else died, but he survived in the end. But he was also seriously injured at that time, and I don't know how to do it now.
So sure."
Principal Xiao did not ask in the end, but Shen Ming finally did. He did not choose to deceive, and he could not deceive.
"call!"
Principal Xiao took a deep breath. This answer made him feel a little better, but only a little.
"Thank you... I don't know if you are lying to me, but at least it didn't make me feel desperate. I always felt that Wu was a little cruel to you because he got you into some bad things. But now I really
I feel that he is very accurate in judging people! The future belongs to you, or only to you!
Shen Ming, live well and don't let him down! You may not know how much that bastard thinks highly of you. He has been excited since the first time he saw you, when you were just a mid-level mage.
Tell me, he found the person who can change the world in the future!"
Principal Xiao frowned and tried not to let the tears fall. It was really embarrassing to shed tears in front of a junior at such a young age.
Shen Ming didn't speak because he didn't know what to say at all. In fact, he still didn't want to believe that the old man who seemed very unreliable and always out of tune would really do such a willful thing. Because in the
In Shen Ming's impression, Hong Wu was the unscrupulous old man who tried to trick Shen Ming out of money every time they met.
Therefore, people's first impression is often a disguise, and the innocent heart beneath the disguise is the true self.
"I gave him your tea that day to replace the ice cream in his hand. In fact, I just wanted to remind him that we are all old and can no longer fight on the front line.
I thought he understood, but I didn't expect it to end like this.
I also believe you still have questions in your mind, who killed the Lu family? I can tell you now that you have always had a strong backing behind you. At least in China, no one dares to challenge you.
Good ending.
What happened to the Lu family was done by people from the Wu faction, and maybe they were too cruel, and they got retribution. Take good care of yourself from now on, that bastard who only does what he thinks is right may not be able to help you."
Principal Xiao turned around and waved his hand, indicating that Shen Ming could leave. He had gotten the answer he wanted to hear. Although he still didn't know whether Hong Wu was alive or dead, it was better to have hope than nothing.
Looking forward to it!
Shen Ming stood up from the sofa. He originally wanted to say some comforting words, but felt that it was a bit redundant. But he should say something.
"Thank you... Are you so anxious to get us out of the Magic City because of the upcoming purge?"
…
After Shen Ming left, he suddenly felt relaxed. This matter should have come to an end here, right?
Reality is always cruel. From beginning to end, whoever is involved in this matter, how can there be a good person?
Whether it's Principal Xiao and others, people from aristocratic families, or Shen Ming himself.
If these things can really be made public, it will definitely portray one side as justice and the other side as evil. But only those who understand the truth can know how complicated justice and evil in this world are.
"So long? What have you two been doing? I'm getting hungry from waiting." Mo Fan and Mu Nujiao had been waiting outside the door and couldn't help complaining.
"I've been busy these days and haven't had time to awaken yet. Why don't we come together? Your guy has just made a breakthrough. I'm so envious! He's awakened two more departments at once! He's an almighty master!"
Shen Ming chuckled and immediately changed the subject.
"Damn, how long does it take for the magic system to be useful? You guy, one thunder system can take care of them all!" Mo Fan grabbed Shen Ming's neck and said a little arrogantly.
Mu Nujiao on the side looked surprised and asked subconsciously: "Have you surpassed the rank?"
The two nodded, but the reply they received was only two words.
"abnormal!"
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The sun is just right and the breeze is not dry.
After several years of transformation, the West Lake, which was previously destroyed by the thunder-type super-order formation, has regained its vitality.
Today is a working day, so there are still fewer people visiting the West Lake.
An old man had nothing to do and was fishing by the river. Soon he was hooked and it was a big fish.
There was a satisfied smile on the old man's face, and the children who were watching were all innocent, and they all giggled when they looked at the lively fish.
One of the children had tears rolling in his eyes. Looking at the struggling fish, he seemed a little unbearable. He walked up to the old man and reluctantly pushed out the half-eaten ice cream in his hand.
"Grandpa is so awesome! But the fish is so pitiful. Can Grandpa let it go? I'll give you ice cream in exchange for it!"
"Huh?" The old man was slightly surprised. He looked at the boy and then at the ice cream. He seemed to swallow secretly when others were not easily aware of it.
"OK!"
The old man smiled happily and was about to take the ice cream, but a staff member wearing a security uniform came to the side, leaned down and said, "Old man, fishing is not allowed here."
"Ah? When did this happen? I remember you could fish before!"
"It has always been a rule. When was the last time you came?" The staff was a little helpless, but still said nicely.
"It's been decades...forget it..." The old man chuckled and didn't bother too much. He touched the boy's little head and said, "Maybe I can't eat your ice cream anymore. This fish...I
You still have to let it go.”
The old man released the fish, packed up his tools, and was about to leave with a stooped body. The little boy beside him was a little confused and ran forward. Without saying anything, he handed over the ice cream in his hand.