Chapter 158 (1/2)

Chapter 158: Money

Translator: Yukidaruma Translations  Editor: Yukidaruma Translations

Even if he had been stopped from committing suicide, in the end, he did not go to the academy for half a year. Moreover, even after he returned, he kept to himself most of the time, avoiding contact with others. He could not stand to appear before other people.

To think that a person who valued his reputation this much, had been put through such a serious blow. He had been thinking of means and ways to take revenge on Jackson. However, because Jackson was very strong, he had kept his intention well hidden and had not made any moves.

However, this time around, for reasons unknown, he appeared to be very confident when he looked at Jackson.

Seeing that Jackson had turned to look at him, Edger smiled and said, “Did I say anything wrong? In order to nurture Fang Xingjian, for the past few months, hasn’t the academy been having problems in making ends meet? There were also many precious medicinal herbs which had been kept for many years but were all used up. Now that Fang Xingjian is crippled, tell me, is this a great loss?

“Furthermore, the Regional Selection is in four months. To think that we’re having a shortage of cultivation resources at this time. No matter how we see it, isn’t this disadvantageous to the academy’s future?”

“That’s right. Fang Xingjian used up so much resources but has now ended up crippled. It’s really too much of a waste.”

“This fellow is too arrogant. I had already said this back when he challenged the other Prefectural Champions privately, but he is too undisciplined. Who would die in battle if not people like him? See, he’s now crippled.”

“But you can’t say it like this. After all, the one who did it was Kaunitz…”

“Wasn’t it all because he was the one who started making trouble? Couldn’t he have kept a low profile? Previously, he killed so many gang members in Kirst. There are many aristocrats who are displeased with him.”

Hearing the voices of the other people, Jackson let out an exhale and said, “Alright, it’s true that I definitely have to take responsibility for this. I’ll use a portion of my personal assets to make up for the academy’s losses.”

“I still think this isn’t good.” Looking at Jackson’s furious glare, Edger said without a care, “After all, you’re getting on in years, it’s normal to make a wrong judgement sometimes.”

“Haha, although I’m old, I’m not muddled yet…” Jackson said, letting out a cold laugh.

“However, what little asset you have will probably not be able to help much.” Edger shook his head and said, “I heard that Green Jade Academy has gotten five hundred thousand gold worth of sponsorship from the aristocrats.

“Mongul Academy has also signed a collaborative agreement with seventeen martial factions.

“Even the others, Golden Sea, Biqi, and Violet… all twelve Prefectural Royal Academies in the Great Western Region, with the exception of us, Kirst, are fully prepared.”

As he said this, Edger got someone to pass down reference materials indicating the detailed preparation done by the respective academies, including what resources they had. Everyone gasped after reading this.

Edger shrugged and said, “From what I know, up till last week, Headmaster Jackson was still trying to contact Lord Holy Orison and gathering files and materials regarding ether particles for Fang Xingjian… Headmaster…”

Having said this, Edger’s tone turned cold and he said solemnly, “Is it that you haven’t given up on Fang Xingjian yet? By putting so much focus on Fang Xingjian, where are you placing the other students in the academy?”