Shocking World War Emperor
Chapter 411: Intricate Thoughts

Chapter 411: Chapter 411: Intricate Thoughts

The next day.

News of the recent fierce competition spread throughout the Jiang Xing Academic Palace, but alongside it, an even more shocking piece of news got out.

Ling Chen had slain an elder of the Wang Xing Academy!

Upon hearing this news, all cultivators at the Jiang Xing Academic Palace were dumbfounded.

Whether they were students of the academy, the academy elders, or even the instructors, all were baffled.

A newly admitted student slaying an elder was truly unbelievable!

In the Bamboo Garden.

Ling Chen was receiving a visitor.

The person in front of him was none other than Crown Prince Xia Biluo.

Yesterday, Xia Biluo rushed back to the Wang Xing Academy to thoroughly investigate this matter. Early in the morning, he came directly to Jiang Xing Academic Palace.

"Young Master Ling, I have already reported this matter to my father. However, recently he has been swamped with government affairs, and considering the involvement of Wang Xing Academy’s reputation, there has been some delay. Please forgive me," Xia Biluo said, full of regret.

Initially, he had promised to give Ling Chen a resolution.

Yet, after such a long time, he still hadn’t provided an explanation.

He felt too ashamed to meet Ling Chen.

"There’s no need for apologies, Your Highness. Since His Majesty is busy with state affairs, I didn’t bother him and took matters into my own hands instead," Ling Chen said indifferently.

Hearing Ling Chen’s detached words, Xia Biluo knew that Ling Chen probably didn’t have a good impression of him anymore.

"Rest assured, even if Ye Fan has died, I will insist that my father holds him accountable," Xia Biluo spoke.

Ling Chen waved his hand and said, "That won’t be necessary. Ye Fan intended to kill me, and now I’ve killed him. As for accountability, it’s no longer needed. I’m not about to quibble with a dead man."

"No!" Xia Biluo exclaimed, "Even if you don’t pursue it, I will. He dared to murder a student from one of the Eight Great Academies, and according to the law, he deserved death. Even though he has died, I want his name to be tarnished forever!"

"That is up to Your Highness then," Ling Chen responded nonchalantly. "If there is nothing else, Your Highness, please leave. I need to begin my cultivation."

Hearing Ling Chen giving him the signal to leave, Xia Biluo nodded and said, "Alright, then I will take my leave now."

Some things are not resolved by words but by actions.

He had already broken his promise once, only by giving Ling Chen a true resolution this time could he regain Ling Chen’s trust.

...

In the Palace.

"Father, you must give me an explanation today regarding Ling Chen’s matter!" Xia Biluo said to Xia Jiuyou as soon as he entered the palace.

"Raising your voice? What kind of decorum is this?" Xia Jiuyou chided, "You, as the Crown Prince and future regent of Great Xia, must take over this kingdom eventually. With your agitation like this, how can I trust you?"

"Father, you must provide me with an explanation today. Such a talent like Ling Chen, if you do not stand up for him, I fear it might chill his heart!" Xia Biluo said, disregarding everything.

"Enough, I will give you a resolution," Xia Jiuyou said coldly.

"Ye Fan, after all, was an elder of the Wang Xing Academy. If we convict him of murdering a student, it would smear the reputations of both the Great Xia Court and the Wang Xing Academy."

"Therefore, Ye Fan deserved to be killed, but the exact charge needs to be discussed. For now, let set it as ’colluding with external enemies.’"

"But..." Xia Biluo interrupted.

"What ’but’," Xia Jiuyou said, "I understand that Ling Chen might not accept this. However, I will use the pretext that he acted on my commands and provide him with some rewards as compensation."

"He is a citizen of Great Xia, and he should share the burdens of Great Xia."

"This matter is decided. Handle it personally. As for the rewards, you can consult the State Preceptor."

Hearing that his father would award Ling Chen, Xia Biluo was satisfied.

Anyway, Ling Chen did not care about Ye Fan’s charges.

And since Ye Fan had been executed and Ling Chen received rewards, it was a happy ending for all.

...

As night fell.

Xia Biluo returned to Jiang Xing Academic Palace.

He conveyed his father’s intent to Ling Chen.

He took out a storage ring and handed it to Ling Chen, saying, "This is your compensation!"

"Okay."

Ling Chen nodded and accepted.

He was not very concerned about the accusations against Ye Fan.

Killing Ye Fan was sufficient for him.

Moreover, there was a compensation, which Ling Chen accepted with peace of mind.

Soon after, Xia Biluo left.

Ling Chen activated the ring, quickly sensing the items inside.

"Soul Stone and Memory Recovery Pill?"

Ling Chen was slightly taken aback.

He had used Spiritual Power when he killed Ye Fan.

Why would Xia Jiuyou give him items related solely to Divine Thought Masters!

"Did Xia Jiuyou not only dismiss my crimes but also gave me excuses and even rewards? Does he not know my identity?"

"Or, is he not worried that if I find out about my father’s situation in the future, it could pose a threat to the rule of Xia Family?"

"He gave me the Soul Stone for cultivation. Is he really not afraid that I will pose a threat in the future, or is he that confident?"

At this moment, Ling Chen couldn’t comprehend what Xia Jiuyou was thinking.

"It seems he doesn’t have any suspicions towards me."

Ling Chen thought to himself.

In that case, he had plenty of time to enhance his strength.

In any case, strength was the most important.

Only with sufficient powerful strength could he contend with Xia Jiuyou and rescue his father.

...

Zhou Tian Trading Company.

"Tiantang, hurry and get ready, go to the Great Star Academy!"

Chairman Zhou of the Zhou Tian Trading Company spoke.

"Father, didn’t you say to wait a few more days?"

Zhou Tiantang asked, puzzled.

He had mentioned the idea of cooperating with Zhou Tian Trading Company using Ling Chen’s pill formula, but his father had not agreed immediately, only saying he would consider it.

"I’ve considered it already."

Zhou Tian said with a smile: "This young man is no ordinary person! The king values him highly, and his talents are not inferior to the Crown Prince."

"Don’t even mention a fifty-fifty split, we have much to gain. Even if we don’t earn a penny, we still need to maintain a good relationship with Ling Chen."

"This young man, may well be a peerless warrior like the Arrow God in the future!"

"I understand."

Zhou Tiantang immediately understood.

Soon, the two arrived at the Great Star Academy.

Under Zhou Tiantang’s guidance, they came to the Bamboo Garden.

"Young Master Ling!"

Zhou Tiantang slightly bowed to Ling Chen and then introduced: "This is my father, and also the chairman of our Zhou Tian Trading Company."

"Chairman Zhou!"

Ling Chen gave Zhou Tian a slight smile.

"I have long heard of Young Master Ling’s great reputation, and meeting you today, indeed you are extraordinary!"

Zhou Tian laughingly said.

"Chairman Zhou, you flatter me!"

Ling Chen modestly smiled.

Zhou Tian and Zhou Tiantang indeed looked alike.

At a glance, they bore the appearance of wealth.

"I wonder, Chairman Zhou, how have you considered my proposal?"

Ling Chen cut straight to the chase.

"Apologies, Young Master Ling, for taking so long to come and see you. We have tested your Returning Essence Pill and found its effects to be indeed very effective! This time, we have come to discuss cooperation with you," Zhou Tian spoke.

Hearing this, a hint of joy appeared in Ling Chen’s eyes as he asked, "Then does the chairman have any thoughts?"

"I do have thoughts."

Zhou Tian spoke.

"Please enlighten me, chairman."

Ling Chen smiled.

"There’s an issue with the split."

Zhou Tian began to speak.