Chapter 52: After-effects
Zhao Shilong's sudden disappearance did not cause a little wave in the academy.
After all, many people have seen what happened yesterday. After such a major event, this court's servant of the Ministry of Rites naturally wants to return to Beijing as soon as possible and apologize to His Majesty.
Moreover, thinking about his identity and status, he was planted in the hands of a girl from a poor background, and he didn't have the face to stay in Qingyi Academy, right?
Therefore, many people in the academy thought that Zhao Shilong's disappearance was his own silent departure from Qingyi Academy.
And the few people in the academy who knew about this fact all kept silent about the matter.
Therefore, although this court's attendant came with great momentum, he went quietly when he left.
When An Lingsu woke up, she became much more silent.
After all, just last night, she killed a man with her own hands, a living person!
Professor Ann sat quietly across from her, looking at her thoughtfully.
What's wrong with this kid? Could it be that she is worried about the consequences of killing Zhao Shilong?
An Lingsu sat there silently for three hours.
Professor Ann was starting to get a little worried.
"Su Su, are you worried about the consequences after killing Zhao Shilong?" she asked.
An Lingsu shook her head.
It is true that if a waiter of the Ministry of Rites disappeared in the court for no reason, and he disappeared after he came to Qingyi Academy, if this matter broke out, it would inevitably cause an uproar.
However, the fact that he killed Zhao Shilong was approved by the teachers of the academy in advance.
Therefore, since Dean Chen agreed to let him take action, he must already have a way to deal with the aftermath.
After all, this is Qingyi Academy, the holy land of the Empire.
Professor Ann sighed.
This kid holds everything in his heart, and he can't bear to worry the adults.
What a good boy.
"Su Su," she continued, "you don't have to worry about Zhao Shilong's affairs. Dean Chen had already written a letter to the emperor in his own hand. Therefore, the imperial court will never pursue this matter. You can rest assured that ......"
"Teacher," An Lingsu finally spoke.
She looked up at Professor An and said with a bit of a dazed voice, "I killed someone......
Professor Ann was stunned.
She finally understood the knot in the child's heart.
It's still a kid, huh...... A kind-hearted child......
"Susu, this world is not full of peace and peace. In many places where we can't see, there are also wars and bloodshed...... "Professor An did not hide it from her, and briefly told her about the current situation of the empire.
An Ling nodded thoughtfully.
"Teacher, do you want to tell me that killing can stop killing in order to stop fighting in this world?" she asked.
"Susu, that sounds ridiculous, doesn't it? Sometimes, however, it's true. Professor An sighed and continued, "Back then, the northern barbarians attacked the frontier of our empire, if it weren't for Zhang Huanghou's killing of dozens of people overnight, he would have directly killed the golden tent of the barbarian Great Khan, and a peace negotiation forced him to retreat. I don't know how many more people will die in that war!"
An Lingsu nodded, and fell silent again.
She had already seen the events of that year in the letters left by the seniors.
Killing people is indeed a heavy burden on their hearts for people like them.
However......
This world is so cruel!
An Lingsu once again remembered some of the thoughts left by that senior.
Only when it is so strong that the world does not dare to rebel, this world may have true peace.
An Lingsu stood up suddenly.
She had to get strong as soon as possible.
Not for saving the world, but also for your loved ones and friends!
This time, it was just a waiter of the Ministry of Rites, who forced himself to use up all his hole cards.
So, what about next time? What if there is a more prominent person who comes to find trouble for himself?
Could it be that she could hide under the wings of the academy masters forever and accept their eternal protection?
No.
An Lingsu shook her head.
Professors, there will be a day when they will grow old. Or maybe the professors are getting old, so they're putting all their energy into the youngsters.
An Lingsu suddenly had the urge to cry!
It was touching and sad.
......
In the mountains behind the academy, there is a U-shaped valley of trials, which is specially used by students to practice trials in it.
There are two entrances to the valley, one for freshmen and another for seniors.
The valley is dangerous, and the further you go into the hinterland, the more dangerous it becomes.
At this moment, An Lingsu stood at the entrance of the new life.
"Su Su, do you really want to go in?" the little fat man Bai Meng looked at her and said with some worry, "I heard that this valley is very terrifying......"
"How terrifying can it be?" An Lingsu smiled.
"Bai Meng," she suddenly put away the smile on her face and said very seriously, "I have to go in." ”
Originally, she didn't plan to break into this trial valley so soon.
However, Zhao Shilong's incident made her suddenly realize that she had to become strong as soon as possible.
Therefore, she decided to enter the Valley of Trials to practice in advance.
Professor An also said that only by struggling in danger and sharpening in the midst of life and death will the practice be faster and more stable.
Bai Meng looked at her and opened his mouth slightly, not knowing what to say.
It's only been a little over a month since they've been enrolled, and Su Su is about to break into the Valley of Trials?
I heard that it is very dangerous inside, not only are there very fierce beasts, but also the students can fight each other inside......
If he had known, he should have brought Lin Xiangwan, Zhang Ping and Zhu Yuncheng together. Perhaps, if everyone persuades together, Su Su will give up this idea?
Bai Meng was a little annoyed.
An Lingsu patted him on the shoulder, and then slowly walked into the Valley of Trials.
At the entrance to the valley, a grand temple is guarded.
An Lingsu pushed open the door of the main hall.
"You're here. An old man with gray hair nodded at An Lingsu, and then handed her a set of black clothes and a mask made of unknown materials.
"Put on this dress, put on this mask, and no one inside will know your identity. The old man said expressionlessly, "The protective effect of this garment is excellent, waterproof and fireproof, and ordinary swords cannot break it." Wearing it, you will have an extra layer of security in the valley. This mask is made of a special material, and when you wear it, it will change your vocalizations, so you can't take it off when you go inside, no matter what the circumstances. Do you hear me?"
"Hmm. An Lingsu nodded, and as far as she could speak, she had already put that special dress on her body.
The black clothes were wide and fit over the uniforms of the academy, just right.
Then, An Lingsu picked up the mask again, and when she was about to put it on, the expressionless old man stopped her.
"Wait. ”