Chen Ling Xi stood firm, her gaze resolute, blocking Lin Feng’s path and facing a crowd of Qin Family masters.
As a teacher, Chen Ling Xi always believed in taking responsibility for her students.
This was her responsibility as a teacher, as a homeroom teacher!
Lin Feng, this talented sprout, had already suffered a great deal from his failed job change.
Now he was even more tragically left destitute by Qin Xian!
Chen Ling Xi felt a deep sense of pity for Lin Feng... and a wave of guilt!
In her eyes, she had failed to protect her student!
So how could she stand by and let Qin Xian use false accusations to keep Lin Feng from the college entrance exams!?
So she was going to go all out, to vouch for Lin Feng and ensure he could take the exam!
Chen Bei Guo’s brows furrowed slightly upon hearing this.
But he didn’t stop Chen Ling Xi.
He knew his daughter; although she appeared gentle and amiable,
she was actually quite stubborn and persistent.
Back then, he had planned for Chen Ling Xi to join the East Sea Security Committee, a powerful department, and had paved a bright path for her.
But Chen Ling Xi refused, choosing instead to become an ordinary teacher at First High.
This had caused some friction between father and daughter, but eventually Chen Bei Guo had to back down.
Moreover, Chen Bei Guo could also tell that Lin Ye was not a Void Believer.
If that 52nd level Crimson Lotus Knight really was a Void Believer, then East Sea City would likely have already become a wasteland.
Void Believers, after all, could transform themselves into beacons, attracting the arrival of Void monsters!
“Teacher Chen.”
Lin Feng looked at Chen Ling Xi standing before him, his heart filled with gratitude.
He knew, of course, that Chen Ling Xi had essentially saved his life!
If he couldn't take the college entrance exams, he wouldn't be able to gain the protection of a university.
Then, as a powerless ordinary student, how could he survive under the Qin Family’s crackdown?
He probably wouldn’t even need the Qin Family to make a move; someone would kill him to curry favor with the Qin Family!
Seeing Chen Ling Xi, the daughter of the Governor, willing to vouch for Lin Feng, Qin Xian’s expression remained emotionless, but a hint of amusement flashed in his eyes.
Finally..... he had taken the bait!
Lin Feng, this so-called Child of Destiny, indeed needed to be wary of; he couldn't let him develop in obscurity.
But Qin Xian’s true target was actually Chen Ling Xi.
Or rather.... Chen Bei Guo behind her!
In the end, Lin Feng was just a Level 4 ant; he could be crushed with a single hand as long as he didn’t get careless.
On the contrary, the most important thing now was to keep the secret of the Source hidden.
He had stirred up such a commotion in East Sea City, antagonizing Chen Bei Guo; it was sure to attract the attention of other forces.
Even the Imperial Government would suspect Qin Xian’s motives.
It was simply too suspicious for an heir of the Qin Family to go to East Sea City to catch some Void Believers.
It was like a billionaire heir going to a small town to catch a thief; it was ludicrous.
If other forces intervened, starting to investigate this matter, they might find their way to Lin Feng, which would be troublesome.
Therefore, Qin Xian needed a more sensational incident to cover his true purpose.
For example.....
Qin Xian’s eyes darkened.
To bring down Chen Bei Guo, Governor of the East Sea Province!
Qin Xian gave a faint smile, glanced deeply at Lin Feng, and then lightly laughed, “Since Miss Chen has personally vouched for him, then let it be so.”
Having said that, he nodded to Chen Bei Guo.
“Governor, I’ll take my leave now.”
He turned and left, and the other Qin Family masters followed suit.
He had caused such casualties in the busy city, but still managed to escape unscathed.
Maybe he would even receive a commendation from above!
Chen Bei Guo’s expression darkened as he watched Qin Xian leave, slowly letting out a sigh.
He had been Governor of the East Sea Province for over a decade, wielding great power and his words carried weight.
But he couldn't help but feel a sense of powerlessness....
Qin Xian had violated countless imperial laws, blatantly killing people and causing harm to innocent civilians.
Yet he couldn’t do anything!
Behind Qin Xian stood the Qin Family, a behemoth in the imperial capital, a thousand-year-old dynasty that had deeply rooted itself in every corner of the Empire.
Even if this matter reached the ears of the Regent, it would likely be swept under the rug.
Thinking of this, Chen Bei Guo couldn’t help but sigh.
If only the Emperor was still here.
Before the Emperor’s disappearance, these imperial dynasties of the Qin Family were more restrained, at least to some extent.
The Emperor himself had been continuously suppressing the dynasties, consistently promoting commoners who were strong.
Regent Lu Ji was a commoner, raised from obscurity by the Emperor.
But alas.... after the Emperor’s disappearance, those dynasties had no one to restrain them!
They constantly devoured the Empire’s blood, eliminated their rivals, they were the Empire’s parasites!
Now, only Regent Lu Ji could somewhat control them....
Chen Bei Guo said in a deep voice, “Investigate this Lin Ye’s background.”
Someone immediately responded.
...........
Lin Feng immediately rushed to Lin Yu’s remains, weeping loudly, his grief overwhelming.
Those who witnessed this scene felt the same way, their hearts filled with sympathy for Lin Feng.
Chen Ling Xi also walked to Lin Feng’s side, sighing, “Mourn him, Lin Feng.”
But she didn't know how to comfort him.
Because what had happened to Lin Feng was truly tragic.....
If anyone else had suffered all this, they probably would have collapsed!