The Seventh Base

Chapter 162: Chapter 58: Dress Sharper
 

A private hospital in Steel Dome City.

Lin Xi had lost a significant amount of blood the night before and had only awoken not long ago due to her poor condition.

Her injuries were not severe, medical technology in Steel Dome City was advanced, and Transcendents themselves also had strong recovery abilities; non-fatal injuries weren’t too much of an issue.

At the moment, she was watching the news on the television screen, her face covered with a layer of frost.

Lin Jian was also there, hanging her head low after seeing everything.

“Sister, I know I was wrong,” Lin Jian said, crying.

Lin Xi ignored her, closed her eyes, and felt very tired.

Mental exhaustion.

Because of Lin Jian’s actions, such a huge uproar had been caused, not only affecting Xu Mo but even extending to Noah Academy.

Even as Lin Jian’s sister, she too believed Lin Jian didn’t deserve sympathy.

Because this incident had jeopardized Xu Mo’s future and affected the reputation of the academy, even killing Lin Jian would not be enough to atone for her sins.

“Lin Jian,” Lin Xi suddenly called out, with her eyes still closed.

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Lin Jian looked at Lin Xi, suddenly feeling that her sister’s voice was somewhat unfamiliar.

“You should go, from now on, we have no relation anymore,” Lin Xi said.

“Sister…” Lin Jian’s eyes teared up as she said, “I really know I was wrong.”

“Get out,” Lin Xi said coldly.

Lin Jian’s heart trembled, she glanced at Lin Xi one last time, then left somewhat despondently.

Next to her, Ye Qingdie watched all of this and silently sighed; she understood Lin Xi’s feelings.

She must be feeling very guilty.

“Sister Xi, this is not your fault,” Ye Qingdie comforted, knowing nobody could have predicted how things would unfold.

Moreover, Lin Xi had never intended to cause them any trouble.

Lin Xi opened her eyes, took the Communicator, and dialed Lin Qingze’s number.

“Lin Xi,” Lin Qingze’s voice came through.

“Dean Lin, if there is anything I can do, I can clarify the truth to the media,” Lin Xi said.

“You focus on recovering. If needed, I will contact you,” Lin Qingze responded.

“Okay,” Lin Xi replied.

After hanging up, she looked at Xu Mo’s number, sighed, and did not make the call.

She felt she no longer had the face to contact Xu Mo.

Ye Qingdie noticed Lin Xi’s actions and seemed to understand her thoughts; she approached and held Lin Xi’s hand, saying, “Sister Xi.”

“Qingdie,” Lin Xi looked at Ye Qingdie by her side, her eyes slightly red, seemingly very distressed.

“Sister Xi, when I met Xu Mo, he was not even sixteen years old,” Ye Qingdie held Lin Xi’s hand and smiled, “Back then, he still seemed like a child, like us, with an idealistic nature, but I didn’t expect that he would almost be killed on our first mission.”

Ye Qingdie slowly recounted their first experience with Xu Mo, leading them out of that hell where bones piled up like mountains.

Lin Xi listened attentively, also somewhat moved.

“Compared to before, what are these small matters? If it weren’t for Sister Xi, we would probably still be wandering in the city. Don’t blame yourself, Sister Xi. Xu Mo won’t take it to heart,” Ye Qingdie consoled.

“Yes,” Lin Xi nodded with teary eyes, a faint smile playing on her lips.

Last time, Xu Mo had told her about their experiences in the Underworld, but he hadn’t gone into great detail.

Hearing Ye Qingdie narrate their story now was even more moving.

…

The public opinion continued to ferment.

As Noah Academy had not yet responded, more media joined in the bombardment.

Even, they raised incredibly sharp questions.

What is the background of the perpetrator?

Who gave him the courage to commit a crime in broad daylight?

Who was obstructing the Security Bureau from enforcing the law and forcibly took him away?

Of course, the core topic was.

Why does Noah Academy refuse to respond and hand over the perpetrator?

Should the Extraordinary Academies have privileges that are above the law?

This matter had not only impacted Noah Academy but was subtly affecting the Eight Extraordinary Colleges as well.

On the streets of Steel Dome City.

Many citizens paused, the screen still displaying the perpetrator committing the crime, which they had already watched many times.

No matter what identity Ming Yu held, such behavior was extremely reprehensible.

A reporter appeared on the screen, saying: “This is the footage of the perpetrator committing the crime last night, the victim being Ming Yu from Ming Group. If even Ming Yu suffered this much, what chances do ordinary people have to voice their grievances?”

“Moreover, as I know, the Ming Group has also encountered some troubles.”

“Over the years, the public has had high expectations of the Extraordinary Academies, but could these expectations have led to the Academies’ arrogance, considering that even now, nobody has responded to this incident?”

“Can the Extraordinary Academies possess privileges that are above the law? If so, what kind of future will the Extraordinary Academies have, are they nurturing heroes, or thugs?”

“I understand that voicing out now might bring trouble to myself, but as a media journalist, I feel obligated to speak out about this incident,” the reporter said sharply, making many citizens empathize, wondering if the Extraordinary Academy might thus persecute a journalist who speaks out.

Should that be the case, the Extraordinary Academy would utterly morph into an organization of violence.

The citizens were heartbroken.

Love begets chastisement.

Precisely because of their support and care for the Extraordinary Academy, such incidents had struck their hearts harder, making them utterly distressed.

Some even suggested staging a demonstration, hoping Noah Academy would hand over the perpetrator and publicly explain this violent incident.

The situation continued to escalate.

Outside Noah Academy, many students entered and exited the Academy.

Seeing people gathering outside demanding the Academy hand over the perpetrator and provide explanations, they discussed amongst themselves, also not understanding what the senior officials at the academy were thinking.

Could it really be as the media suggested, the arrogance of the Extraordinary Academies?

Inside the academy, the entire institution was abuzz discussing the matter.

All the students were puzzled.

“The murderer seems to be a transfer student, right? Why would the academy protect him?”

“It seems there were others involved too, Benjamin, a second-year student with A-grade talent and a military background, and also Sun Xiaoxiao and Su Rou. I don’t know how the academy sees it, but there must be a reason.”

As Su Rou walked through the academy, she noticed many people looking at her and whispering.

Even one person came up to ask, “Su Rou, what exactly happened last night?”

Su Rou looked at the student in front of her and responded, “Let’s wait for the academy’s response.”

saying this, she continued to walk away.

“Su Rou seems quite confident?”

“Yeah, there might be more to the story. The academy can certainly handle it.”

“Still, no matter the circumstances, the awful impact of a murder on the street is hard to erase.”

Someone said with some concern.

That scene had a significant impact on the public, which is why it caused such a sensation.

The academy teachers were also far from calm.

They frantically searched for Lin Qingze, wanting to know what happened and why there were no explanations.

But Lin Qingze did not respond, and later on, even hid away and did not pick up his communicator.

The incident continued to ferment.

Everyone was waiting for a response from Noah Academy.

But, Noah Academy had not yet replied.

For three full days, the public opinion had completely exploded, and the citizens of Steel Dome City were unsettled.

Could Noah Academy truly be this arrogant?

The issue also sparked a huge reaction within the academy.

Even the students began to question the academy.

At this moment.

In the courtyard.

The Elder was sitting on a chair, his communicator vibrated, and he answered it.

“Old man, are you still in the mood to lie down?” The screen showed a dignified elder, who asked the Elder.

“What else?” the Elder responded.

“What’s going on over there? You haven’t responded yet, and it’s affecting us too,” said the dignified elder.

“You see, many people are dissatisfied with our Academy Faction,” the Elder responded.

The dignified elder nodded solemnly and said, “What are you thinking?”

“I don’t know if this is a test, but regardless, it’s time for a media cleanup. Over the years, those financial tycoons have expanded too much in the media sector,” the Elder said.

The dignified elder smiled, “You say, at your age, you’re still worrying about these things.”

“When trouble is brought to our doorstep, how can we not fight back?” said the Elder, “Hanging up now.”

“Okay,” the dignified elder nodded.

After hanging up, the Elder dialed Lin Qingze’s number.

Lin Qingze answered.

“In two hours, allow the media, invite the public, the Security Bureau into the academy, broadcast it citywide,” the Elder said.

“Okay,” Lin Qingze nodded.

After doing this, the Elder called out, “Xu Mo.”

Xu Mo, who was in cultivation, was interrupted and came out, very courteously calling out, “Teacher.”

After so long, he could certainly guess the Elder’s identity.

“There have always been people investigating you. Do you have enemies?” the Elder asked, “Previously, everything about you was heard by Lin Qingze from Lin Xi. Lin Xi said you are loyal and vouched for your character on her personal integrity. She also mentioned you were an orphan, a Desert Hunter; I don’t quite see it.”

Warmth filled Xu Mo’s heart, realizing the academy had taken care of him, and Sister Xi had also been working behind the scenes.

Indeed, no matter how good the talent, if the character is lacking, what use is the academy’s training?

“Teacher, I come from the Underworld, from a refuge,” Xu Mo spoke up, with everything having reached this point, there was no need to hide anymore.

He briefly recounted his story, and the Elder nodded.

“Lin Xi’s judgment isn’t bad, sending me a good seed,” said the Elder.

Could it be, then, that this incident was also targeted at Xu Mo?

Those who had been investigating Xu Mo, had they discovered Xu Mo’s identity?

Xu Mo gave a wry smile, “Bringing trouble to you, Teacher.”

“No worries, there’s more behind this situation. Some people want to stir up trouble, so let’s just indulge them,” the Elder said indifferently, “Get ready.”

“Get ready?” Xu Mo was taken aback.

“Yes.”

The Elder stood up, straightened Xu Mo’s clothes, and patted his shoulder, “Dress sharp, don’t mar the image of our Noah Academy. From now on, you are the representative figure of our Noah Academy.”

Xu Mo was deeply moved, looking at the Elder, his heart stirred greatly.

He clearly understood what was about to happen.

“Go,” the Elder said, “I will also get ready.”

Saying this, he too turned and headed towards the room.

It had been a long time since he had appeared in public.

A sense of ceremony was still necessary!

Watching the Elder’s retreating figure, a warm current flowed through Xu Mo’s heart.

He turned and walked towards the room.

“Xu Mo,” Elsa stood aside, stunned for a moment, then her eyes filled with a brilliant smile.

Smiling, she began to cry.

She knew what the Elder’s words meant to Xu Mo.

From today.

Xu Mo would no longer be the Xu Mo of before.