Chapter 2098: Chapter 1053: Flattery
"Are you two looking for death? Senior Brother Xu brought us here with such effort, and you can’t even spare a single contribution coin?" Wang Youdong immediately got angry, pointed at the two of them, and shouted loudly.
He believed his talent was high, and his strength was strong.
He had long considered himself the leader among this group of people. How could he not be angry when someone wouldn’t listen?
"Exactly, you two are too stingy. Isn’t it right to honor Senior Brother?"
"Hurry up and hand it over. Don’t make Senior Brother angry, or you’ll regret it."
...
The others, seeing the situation, quickly joined in the criticism.
Nangong Zheng, with a face full of disdain, said, "This isn’t about being unwilling. Contribution coins are very precious, and I need to save them for myself. If you want to curry favor with him, that’s your business. I, Nangong Zheng, won’t do such a thing!"
After speaking, Nangong Zheng turned around and left, not intending to pay any attention to Wang Youdong.
Chen Yang smiled, not intending to argue with this group either.
"Truly a disgrace to our realm, a bunch of sycophantic lapdogs."
Chen Yang laughed and shook his head, then turned around and left as well.
"You two, stop right there!" Wang Youdong was furious, feeling his leadership was being challenged, and wanted to catch up and teach Chen Yang and Nangong Zheng a lesson.
However, he was pulled back by Xu Ming, who had a sinister expression.
"Senior Brother, don’t be mad. I’ll help you discipline these two, they’re too disrespectful," Wang Youdong said.
"No need, this kind of thing depends on personal intention. If they don’t have it, so be it. What’s the point of forcing it?" Xu Ming said sinisterly.
Wang Youdong sensed the implication in Xu Ming’s words, so he asked, "Then what do you mean, Senior Brother..."
"Just give me their names, the rest is none of your concern," Xu Ming didn’t say explicitly but asked for the names of Chen Yang and Nangong Zheng.
The implication was self-evident.
Wang Youdong smiled slightly and immediately gave Xu Ming the names of Chen Yang and Nangong Zheng.
After obtaining the names, Xu Ming left.
Meanwhile, Wang Youdong looked back at the caves of Chen Yang and Nangong Zheng with an angry gaze.
"Those two guys almost ruined everything for me! This isn’t over!" Wang Youdong said resentfully.
"Brother Dong, those two are truly detestable, we should teach them a lesson."
"Exactly, that Nangong Zheng thinks he’s talented, but he’s too arrogant."
"He’s alright, he has the right to be conceited. But that Chen Yang, just a crafty little guy, how dare he defy Brother Dong and Senior Brother Xu? He’s asking for it!"
...
The others had long been on Wang Youdong’s side.
Furthermore, when Chen Yang called them lapdogs earlier, he had also included them, so naturally, they viewed Chen Yang with extreme displeasure.
"Hmph, you’re right. If we don’t teach them a lesson, they won’t know who the boss is!" Wang Youdong nodded, already plotting in his mind...
On the other hand, Chen Yang, after leaving, didn’t think much about what happened earlier.
As for whether he would face retaliation? He didn’t worry at all.
Today, when listening to Elder Xu and Cao Ji introduce the academy, he already understood.
Although Cangnan Academy is primarily an educational force, it actually encourages rivalry and survival of the fittest among students.
It’s just not as cruel as some other sects.
Under such rules, as long as you have strength, you fear no one.
Not even some elders need to be taken seriously.
And his strength, while not the highest, is certainly among the strongest in this fifth region.
So, why should he worry about Xu Ming?
He’s just another student who came earlier, nothing to fear.
Upon entering the cave, Chen Yang immediately surveyed his surroundings.
He discovered that the conditions here, when looked at closely, were quite simplistic.
In a single room of about twenty or thirty square meters, besides a bed, there was only a set of wooden tables and chairs, and some basic living supplies.
Nothing else.
It couldn’t even be called simplistic anymore; it was extremely simplistic.
But it didn’t matter.
He came here to cultivate, not to enjoy life.
The concentration of spiritual energy in the space and cultivation resources is what’s most important.
In these two aspects, it’s much better here than back on Blue Star!
"Keep accumulating, I’ll go out tomorrow to take a look, get familiar with the situation, and also appreciate the strength of Cangnan Academy! If conditions allow, I’ll directly challenge the experts in the fourth region."
Today, when Elder Xu mentioned that beyond the fourth region there were Spirit Gathering Arrays, Chen Yang was tempted.
It’s just that he felt he had just arrived, and there’s no need to be overly conspicuous.
Besides, he’s already at Great Perfection of Gathering Spirit, and doesn’t need to absorb spiritual energy for now.
What he needs more is time to settle down!
To better break through the Condensation Realm!
That’s why he didn’t propose to challenge.
When he needs spiritual energy, he will definitely find a way to improve his region.
...
Without further words, Chen Yang spent the entire night in his room in meditation, grounding himself.
The next day, very early in the morning, Chen Yang was awakened by the noise outside the house.
Out of curiosity, he put on the ancient robe of Cangnan Academy and went out to see.
He found Wang Youdong leading a group at the door, discussing going to the registration hall together.
Chen Yang glanced at this group and didn’t want to engage.
Unexpectedly, the group, seeing Chen Yang come out, immediately showed angry glares.
"Why are you looking at me? Got something to say?" Chen Yang asked coldly.
Wang Youdong sneered and stepped forward, "Chen Yang, we’re all getting ready to head to the registration hall together. Would you like to join us?"
Faced with this invitation, Chen Yang was surprised.
But after thinking carefully, he realized that this guy couldn’t possibly have good intentions.
"Not interested."
Chen Yang declined outright.
"Chen Yang, don’t be ungrateful. Brother Dong is thinking of the bigger picture and doesn’t want infighting. That’s why he’s inviting you. Do you really think you’re somebody?" Li Hao, a lackey, got agitated before Wang Youdong could say anything.
In response to such words, Chen Yang couldn’t help but snicker.
"Thinking of the bigger picture? Wasn’t it for the bigger picture that you led everyone to flatter that Xu Ming yesterday?" Chen Yang retorted.
"You!" Li Hao was agitated, taking a couple of steps forward with the intention of teaching Chen Yang a lesson.
But Wang Youdong blocked him.
"Brother Dong, don’t stop me. Today, I must teach this ignorant guy a lesson," Li Hao said angrily.
Wang Youdong, as if struck by inspiration, insisted on holding Li Hao back, then menacingly said to Chen Yang, "Chen Yang, it’s best to be tactful in life, or you’ll suffer many losses."
"Hmm... you speak wisely, but if your idea of tactfulness is for me to flatter, then I can’t do it. I’d rather suffer a bit," Chen Yang said nonchalantly.
"Hehe, fine, you’re bold. I hope you won’t regret it," Wang Youdong sneered, saying no more.
He turned and led the group away.
