Chapter 890: The Old Dean's Cause of Death

Returning to his own residence, Zhang Xuan finally felt the exhaustion throughout his body.

From the time he went to find the Red Fire Fruit until now, nearly two days and two nights had passed, and he had hardly rested at all. Especially the taming of numerous spirit beasts and sacred beasts at Cloud Mist Ridge had taken a great toll on his spirit.

If not for his enormous soul body, he would not have been able to hold on. Even so, once he relaxed, he felt a sharp pain in his head.

Before the Cruel One fell asleep, he refined the witch soul of that Azure-Horned Dragon Beast for me, removing its independent consciousness. It can just be used to repair my damaged soul!

Letting out a breath, Zhang Xuan flipped his wrist, and a pure soul appeared before him. With a thought, his witch soul left his body.

He activated the technique and devoured the soul before him.

Sizzle sizzle!

The pure soul of the Azure-Horned Dragon Beast turned into a warm stream, nourishing his damaged witch soul, making it stronger, rounder, and more crystalline.

Before long, it was fully restored and even more powerful.

Although the witch soul of the Azure-Horned Dragon Beast was only a remnant and incomplete, it had still reached the fifth level of the Saint Domain. Its power was pure, far surpassing even high-grade spirit stones.

It's a pity I don't have a cultivation technique for the Cocoon Seal realm... Otherwise, my witch soul could definitely advance further!

After devouring for a while, feeling that he had reached saturation, Zhang Xuan had no choice but to shake his head and put away the pure soul.

His current witch soul only had the technique for the eighth level of the Mortal Transformation realm, the Void Step realm. He hadn't organized the Cocoon Seal realm technique yet, so even if he wanted to cultivate, there was no way.

Unless he increased the volume of his soul, but if he did that, he might face the same awkward situation as in the Purification Pool, where his physical body and soul body were mismatched, causing his strength not to increase but to weaken instead.

It's a pity that Cloud Mist Ridge is a place for spirit beasts, with no human cultivation techniques. Otherwise, tonight I could try to break through to Half-Saint...

The storage ring of the Golden Bear-Tiger Beast contained various treasures, but no cultivation techniques.

The cultivation techniques of spirit beasts and sacred beasts differ from those of humans. Even if kept, they would be useless, so they weren't stored.

Otherwise, with the techniques complete, there was still some time before dawn, and I could try to break through to Half-Saint.

Forget it. Dawn is the succession ceremony. Once I become the dean, I can freely read all the books and gather all the techniques for Half-Saint, Following Saint, and the rest...

Letting out a breath, Zhang Xuan smiled lightly.

In the past, without techniques, he would have sent his witch soul out to search everywhere. But now that he had comprehended the Teacher's Heart and would become the true dean tomorrow, there was no need to keep fussing.

Teacher!

Just as he was about to rest, he heard Wei Ruyan's voice from outside the window.

What's wrong?

Frowning, Zhang Xuan walked out.

Had he told her to avenge her father, but she couldn't bear to do it?

Teacher, just now when I was about to kill You Xu, he said some things that involve the Master Teacher Academy. I didn't dare to decide on my own and came to report to you!

What things?

Zhang Xuan's brows furrowed.

This You Xu had seemed problematic before, and after the Bodhi Tree poisoning incident, he felt it was even more suspicious.

However, since he was Wei Ruyan's enemy, it was up to her to deal with him. He hadn't expected her to actually get some information out of him.

It seems to involve the true cause of the old dean's death... Wei Ruyan's expression was grave. But he didn't go into detail. I hope the teacher can go and question him personally.

Mm.

Zhang Xuan nodded. Just as he was about to leave, he hesitated, and with a thought, the Purple Sun Beast appeared before him.

This creature had been the old dean's pet and was loyal to him. Since it involved the old dean's death, it should hear it firsthand.

The two humans and one beast soon arrived at the courtyard where You Xu was.

At this moment, You Xu's face was pale, as if he had seen a ghost, and his body trembled incessantly.

Did you poison him?

Seeing his state, Zhang Xuan's brows jumped.

As a master of poison, he could naturally tell that You Xu was not merely afraid but severely poisoned.

Wei Ruyan was a congenital Poison Soul Body. Poisoning a master teacher whose cultivation had been sealed was easy for her.

Yes!

Wei Ruyan nodded.

Although she didn't fully understand her own constitution, she knew well that she could poison people to death.

Since this man was the murderer who killed her father, she couldn't let him off easily. She had to torture him thoroughly.

But she hadn't expected him to break so quickly and reveal a secret that shocked even her. That was why she had hurried to find her teacher, wanting him to make the decision.

Is it... wrong? Then I won't dare next time!

Fearing that her teacher might be angry, Wei Ruyan looked at him.

It's fine. You did well.

Zhang Xuan smiled and nodded approvingly.

Knowing one's strengths and using them well—that was what qualified one to be his student.

Vice Dean You, we meet again. What exactly happened with the old dean? Speak up!

With a thought, he activated Teacher's Word Heavenly Bestowal and looked at him.

His current mental state had reached 21.1, comparable to a Seven-Star Master Teacher. Coupled with the Teacher's Heart, he could easily make him tell the truth obediently.

I was momentarily confused!

His eyes gradually glazing over, You Xu couldn't help but speak.

Two years ago, the old dean summoned all the elders in the academy, saying he had discovered an ancient relic that might involve a great secret and needed to be investigated. At that time, I and over twenty elders received the order and went together.

But shortly after entering the relic, we encountered a spatial storm that scattered everyone. I fell into a folded space and was captured by the Heterodox tribesmen...

They gave me a bottle of medicine and forced me to use it on the old dean and the others...

I really didn't intend to harm anyone, but they placed a terrible curse on me. I was forced...

You Xu explained in detail, weeping as he spoke.

Is it the same poison you used in our duel earlier?

Zhang Xuan's expression turned ugly.

Yes!

You Xu nodded.

Despicable...

Gnashing his teeth, the Purple Sun Beast's eyes reddened, its massive body trembling uncontrollably, nearly exploding with rage.

The old master had been so good to him, yet he had been poisoned to death!

If not for this man, even if the relic had been dangerous, they wouldn't have been wiped out and never returned.

As a master teacher, instead of protecting your own kind, you defected to the Heterodox, aided the wicked, and killed your companions. How do you still have the face to live?

Zhang Xuan squinted.

He had personally experienced the poison the other had used. Without an antidote, even a peak Saint Domain First Layer expert could be easily poisoned to death.

Although the old dean was not weak, he hadn't reached Saint Domain Second Layer. After being poisoned and besieged by the Heterodox, how could he have survived?

It could be said that this You Xu was a scum of humanity, a disgrace among master teachers!

Did you also poison the royal family's Sacred Domain Bodhi Tree?

Zhang Xuan continued to interrogate.

Yes!

You Xu nodded.

Why?

The Sacred Domain Bodhi Tree had nothing to do with the Heterodox. It was just something the royal family used to enhance the soul. Why poison it to death?

I really don't know the specific reason. They ordered me to do it, and in return, they promised to extend my life by fifty years...

You Xu dared not hide anything.

He was severely poisoned, his strength reduced to less than one percent, and now under the influence of Zhang Xuan's Teacher's Word Heavenly Bestowal, he quickly revealed everything he knew.

This You Xu's lifespan was at its end. The older he got, the more he feared death. After being captured by the Heterodox, they promised to extend his life, coupled with various threats, so he completely surrendered.

Though deep down he knew it was wrong, he had gone too far and couldn't turn back.

As for the relic the old dean had gone to, he had been captured by the Heterodox as soon as he entered, so he couldn't explain the specifics. After questioning for a while, nothing more came out.

The poisoning of the Bodhi Tree was on orders. As for the specific reason, he was just a puppet and wasn't qualified to know.

Master, may I kill this scum of humanity?

After the interrogation, the Purple Sun Beast could no longer hold back, grinding its teeth.

He must die, but since so much is involved, he can't die by our hands. I'll have Master Mu take him back to headquarters... Don't worry, the Master Teacher Hall's punishment for traitors is very severe. He will suffer worse than death!

Zhang Xuan waved his hand.

If this You Xu weren't involved in these matters, killing him would be fine. But since it involves the old dean's death and the Heterodox, he can't simply be killed.

He must be reported to the Master Teacher Hall headquarters for them to handle.

Alright!

The Purple Sun Beast nodded.

Though it wanted to kill this man, as the old dean's pet, it knew the rules of master teachers well. Killing him would be too easy for him.

Sending him to headquarters, forever branded with shame, was the greatest punishment.

What do you think?

Zhang Xuan looked at Wei Ruyan.

I'll follow the teacher's arrangements!

Wei Ruyan nodded.

Good.

Zhang Xuan nodded. I'll contact Master Mu now.