That move is ruthless!
Li Banzhi’s expression remained calm, her thoughts unreadable.
Ye Xuan looked at Nanling Han, shocked inwardly!
This girl was a talent!
Of course, her proposal was a bit reckless!
It could easily offend Li Banzhi and the major clans within Guanxuan Academy!
At that moment, Nanling Han gave a slight bow to Li Banzhi and said, “Though I’ve only just met Chief Minister Li, I know she’s no ordinary person. That’s why I dared to make this suggestion in her presence!”
Li Banzhi smiled, “Did you know this proposal was once suggested before?”
Nanling Han was momentarily stunned, then said, “This enfeoffment policy… someone else proposed it?”
Li Banzhi smiled, “Yes! The one who suggested it was Miss Qin Guan!”
Nanling Han frowned, muttering to herself, “This Miss Qin is also a transmigrator…”
Li Banzhi continued, “Do you know why it wasn’t implemented?”
Nanling Han shook her head.
Li Banzhi smiled, “Because it’s simply impossible to implement!”
Nanling Han was puzzled, “Why?”
Li Banzhi said softly, “The family-centric mindset in this universe can’t be broken with mere words. Even I, my entire life’s struggle, is for the Li Clan, to make my family better! If this enfeoffment policy were introduced, everyone would see it as an attempt to shatter the major clans. They’d surely resist! When Young Master Ye founded the academy, he promised everyone sufficient freedom. If this policy were enforced, the unity we’ve just built would collapse immediately! Unless Young Master Ye suppresses everyone with overwhelming force. But these forces haven’t done anything wrong, so what reason would he have to suppress them?”
Nanling Han said softly, “I’m sorry, I hadn’t considered that!”
Li Banzhi added, “You’re very clever, but you don’t understand Guanxuan Academy well, so it’s normal you didn’t think of this!”
She turned to Ye Xuan, “Actually, I’ve been thinking about this issue lately. What comes first, the Li Clan or the academy? Not just me, I’m sure many others, like Miss Taichu Jing, have the same thought!”
Ye Xuan remained silent.
Li Banzhi looked at him, “Most forces joined Guanxuan Academy for two reasons. First, the academy is powerful, so powerful they had no choice but to submit! Second, following the academy ensures a better future for their families! But this has a downside. These major clans are like parasites, constantly draining the academy’s resources to grow stronger. In the future, if the academy’s leader can’t keep these forces in check, they’ll act like feudal lords in the secular world, carving up the academy and becoming superpowers themselves!”
Ye Xuan smiled, “What do you think I should do?”
Li Banzhi looked him in the eye, “From the perspective of the academy’s Chief Minister, I suggest adopting Miss Qin Guan’s policy immediately. Implement the enfeoffment policy and break up the major clans. It’s a major hidden danger! A short pain is better than a long one, and only you have the prestige and strength to do it!”
Ye Xuan smiled, “And from the Li Clan’s perspective?”
Li Banzhi was silent for a moment, then said, “I hope you honor the promise you made to us, respecting our clans’ freedom. We haven’t betrayed you, so don’t betray us!”
Ye Xuan laughed heartily.
Li Banzhi glanced at him, her heart filled with complex emotions!
The academy?
The Li Clan?
It was a choice!
Ye Xuan smiled, “I won’t betray you!”
Li Banzhi looked at him as he continued, “This is a big problem, and I do have the ability to solve it. But, as you said, I made a promise. So, I won’t solve this problem. I’ll leave it for the future, for the next generation to handle!”
Future generations: “???”
Li Banzhi breathed a sigh of relief!
She knew the major clans were safe!
But she also became cautious!
She knew the personalities of Young Master Ye and Miss Qin Guan. Those two loved to set traps!
So, she decided that upon returning, she’d issue a strict order to the Li Clan. No matter what happened in the future, they must follow the academy’s leader, likely Ye Xuan’s successor!
At that moment, Nanling Han suddenly said, “I have another idea!”
Ye Xuan and Li Banzhi looked at her. She said earnestly, “Marriage alliances!”
Marriage alliances?
Both frowned, puzzled.
Nanling Han said seriously, “For example, if, say, Dean Ye and Miss Banzhi were to marry, your union would, I believe, completely change Chief Minister Li’s perspective!”
At that, both Ye Xuan and Li Banzhi’s faces darkened!
What the hell?
Li Banzhi was initially speechless, but soon her brows furrowed!
Because, on second thought, as Nanling Han said, her perspective would indeed change completely!
If her son could become the academy’s future leader, then the Li Clan… who would care about the Li Clan?
Damn it!
To hell with them all!
Her son’s dominance was what mattered most!
Realizing this, Li Banzhi quickly shook her head, dismissing the thought.
Seeing their expressions, Nanling Han gave an awkward smile, “It was just a suggestion!”
Ye Xuan shook his head with a smile, “You little…”
Li Banzhi looked at Nanling Han, suddenly stern, “If you join the academy, you need to curb this habit of speaking recklessly, or it’ll bring you big trouble!”
The academy’s internal politics were complex, and even she had to tread carefully in words and actions!
Nanling Han quickly said, “Yes!”
Ye Xuan said, “Banzhi, let this girl follow you. Teach her well!”
Banzhi!
Li Banzhi glanced at Ye Xuan. This was the first time he’d called her so intimately. Besides surprise, she felt a hint of joy!
She nodded slightly, “Alright!”
At that moment, An You suddenly appeared before Ye Xuan, bowing slightly, “We’ve identified the South Academy Head’s grandfather!”
Ye Xuan said, “Speak!”
An You’s expression was odd, “He is indeed from our Little Guan Universe, but he’s just a minor steward in the academy’s outer affairs department, handling students’ daily chores!”
At that, everyone fell silent!
A mere steward had been hyped up as the academy’s Chief Minister!
Ye Xuan suddenly looked at An You, “Are you corrupt?”
An You’s face changed instantly, “Young Master Ye, how could I be corrupt? At my level, that petty money… how could I…”
He stopped abruptly!
Damn it!
He almost exposed something.
Ye Xuan gave a half-smile, “Has anyone used your name for illegal deeds?”
An You quickly shook his head, “Absolutely impossible!”
Ye Xuan was puzzled, “Why?”
An You grinned, “I’m an orphan! Heh…”
An orphan!
Ye Xuan was speechless.
You’re an orphan, and you say it so cheerfully?
Li Banzhi shook her head with a smile, then said, “Let’s return to the academy! I need to gather everyone to discuss a detailed plan for those proposals!”
Ye Xuan nodded, waved his sleeve, and they vanished.
Back at the academy, Ye Xuan immediately summoned everyone to discuss.
This corruption issue was a big deal and had to be addressed!
…
Goodwill Academy.
Since Xiao Jing arrived at Goodwill Academy, she’d been bored, extremely bored!
Because Gu Ran kept taking her to do good deeds every day!
One day, Gu Ran brought her to an ancient city. This city was extremely backward, with a martial civilization that was equally underdeveloped. The cultivators here were still focused on physical training.
After entering the city, Gu Ran glanced around, frowning. The backwardness here was worse than she’d expected.
Xiao Jing said, “Sister Gu Ran, I have an idea!”
Gu Ran looked at her, smiling, “What idea?”
Xiao Jing said earnestly, “I have a way to help people, but don’t get mad when you hear it!”
Gu Ran smiled, “As long as it’s a good deed, I won’t be mad!”
Xiao Jing said, “These people are too miserable. Even if we give them resources and platforms, their lives will only improve slightly. I have a way to perfectly solve this problem!”
Gu Ran was curious, “What way?”
Xiao Jing said seriously, “Kill them and let them reincarnate! A good reincarnation is better than anything!”
Gu Ran was silent for a moment, then said, “Well said, but don’t say it again!”
With that, she walked off.
She had to admit, this little girl gave her a headache!
Xiao Jing quickly followed, saying, “Sister Gu Ran, there are too many poor people in the world. You can’t help them all!”
Gu Ran said softly, “I help everyone I see!”
Xiao Jing shook her head, “What’s your goal?”
Gu Ran smiled but said nothing more.
Xiao Jing glanced at her, sighed softly, and followed.
On the way, Xiao Jing said, “If you help them without reason, they won’t cherish it!”
Gu Ran turned to her. Xiao Jing continued, “To help them, you need to do it when they’re at their lowest! And among the masses, everyone has their own fate. Some are worth helping, but some aren’t! Like the people here, though they’re backward, this is their life! Help in emergencies, not poverty!”
Gu Ran nodded slightly, “You’re right. Go on!”
Xiao Jing said, “Let me take you somewhere!”
With that, she led Gu Ran away.
In a city, at a medical clinic, it was filled with all sorts of people.
People tormented by illness!
Xiao Jing pointed at a woman holding a child, her face full of despair.
Xiao Jing led Gu Ran to her and looked at the woman, “Would you trade your life for your son’s?”
The woman nodded without hesitation.
Xiao Jing turned to Gu Ran, “This kind is worth helping!”
She paused, then added, “Sister Gu Ran, you’re too kind. But you don’t realize that even doing good deeds requires discernment. Some people are worth helping, some aren’t! Otherwise, sometimes, one good deed can cause worse consequences than a hundred bad ones! And even the kindest person should have some edge. Otherwise, some of those you help won’t be grateful and will think it’s your duty. After all, not everyone deserves to be called human!”
With that, she placed her right hand on the child in the woman’s arms. A mysterious force surged into the child’s body. Soon, under the shocked gazes of the crowd, the boy, who had been on the brink of death, came back to life, his face regaining color!
Seeing this, many in the crowd were stunned!
At that moment, a young man crawled to Xiao Jing, begging, “Save… save me…”
Xiao Jing glanced at him, “Your body’s been ruined by wine and women, hasn’t it?”
The man quickly said, “I’ll change! I’ll never drink again!”
Xiao Jing suddenly crushed his head with a stomp, “Change, my ass! You’ll quit drinking but not women? No sincerity at all!”
