Principal Qu suppressed the surge of emotions in his heart and said calmly, "Hong Jiang—"

Hong Jiang raised an eyebrow, "What?"

Principal Qu said coldly, "Stop spreading rumors and causing trouble."

The matter of Ye Lin is of great importance. However, not everyone is happy to get involved in these matters, and Qu Hongqiang is one of them.

Various representatives from the universities present had all sorts of thoughts flashing through their minds. But most of them, at this moment, were filled with question marks, not understanding what was happening. Or, what exactly was the matter?

Why are Hong Jiang and Qu Hongqiang opposed to each other?

Why did Hong Jiang say Qu Hongqiang took Ye Lin’s inheritance?

Why would Qu Hongqiang want Ye Lin’s inheritance? And, according to Hong Jiang, the methods Qu Hongqiang used were shady.

No matter how strong Ye Lin was, he was a deceased powerhouse, a figure long gone from the wheels of time. Even if he was strong enough to create the world’s only Biological Mecha, so what? There was fundamentally no connection between him and Qu Hongqiang. As the Principal of the Alliance Second Military Academy, Qu Hongqiang had been in office for over 100 years, producing numerous notable talents in both military and political circles...

Even if Qu Hongqiang wanted some of Ye Lin’s things, with his status, he could just ask openly instead of sneaking around.

...

Most of the people present were staring, confused, thinking they hadn’t understood what was going on?

However, a few people knew what was happening. Because they understood, they became even more silent.

Hong Jiang, hearing Principal Qu’s rebuttal, curled his lips into a smile and said, "Although I’m a bit of a blabbermouth, I don’t like spreading rumors; everyone here knows that. Also—"

Hong Jiang turned his face, glaring at Niu Houdao, Yang Zhi, and others who were staring at him and said, "Stop glaring at me. I admit I have a bit of the Heavenly Dog’s remains, but not much, and I can’t piece together an elbow from it. But it’s different for Old Qu. Ye Lin’s affairs were handled by him, the enthusiastic citizen. Who knows, he might have more than me."

Principal Qu’s eyelids twitched.

This is slander!

This is truly slander.

Both Hong Jiang and he know who actually holds the Heavenly Dog’s remains.

Back then, when they fought in that wormhole that resembled ruins, Hong Jiang, relying on a few levels higher Combat Power, knocked out several of Qu Hongqiang’s teeth. This incident had been buried in Qu Hongqiang’s heart.

Because he lost the fight, he missed the opportunity to recover the Heavenly Dog’s remains, and this had frustrated Qu Hongqiang for decades.

The more he thought about it, the more frustrated he became.

Now, Hong Jiang dared to slander him, claiming he stole the Heavenly Dog’s remains.

This only shows Hong Jiang’s audacity was like steel-plated.

Also—

Could it be possible that Hong Jiang didn’t fully collect the Heavenly Dog’s remains?

Thinking this, Principal Qu said calmly, "I don’t have it."

The crowd didn’t respond, not knowing who to believe. Currently, Hong Jiang seemed unreliable, but the words coming out of Qu Hongqiang’s mouth didn’t sound much more reliable.

So—

Why are these two doing this?

Then.

Hong Jiang spoke again, looking at everyone with a sincere tone, "For years, I indeed thought about repairing Heavenly Dog, but I’m sorry, I don’t have the talent for it. If any of you present have this intention, I’ll transfer the remains to you for free, just hoping you can truly repair it."

The crowd: "..."

Yang Zhifeng frowned and said, "Old Hong, what kind of trick are you pulling now?"

"Sigh!" Hong Jiang sighed heavily in front of everyone and said, "What trick could it be? Ultimately, it’s all caused by poverty. I’ve envied Old Qu’s natural High-level Soul Device for a long time. Unfortunately, this man is not generous, keeping it well hidden. Trying to buy it from him is impossible, so I thought about provoking him a little, maybe he’d sell it to me?"

The crowd: "..."

Do you think everyone is a fool?

Do you really believe anyone would fall for such flattery?

Niu Houdao glanced at Qu Hongqiang, who had lowered his brow, then glared at Hong Jiang and said, "Neither of you two old guys is any good. What are you hiding about such a big matter? The Heavenly Dog affair is significant. If there’s a way to truly repair it, everyone can help brainstorm. Wouldn’t repairing it be a good thing?"

Hong Jiang sneered at Niu Houdao and said, "Old Niu, I suspect that Heart Flower of yours was picked up. With your intelligence, only sheer luck can explain it."

Niu Houdao snorted, "Speak properly."

Hong Jiang shook his head and said, "The remains of Heavenly Dog are with me. You weren’t aware, but it’s actually been made official. The Marshal, the Secretary-General, several Generals... they all know."

Niu Houdao was stunned.

The crowd was also shocked.

Hong Jiang sighed lightly and continued, "Old Man Qu thinks he’s really holding some secret of mine, nibbling back to find an opportunity to blackmail me hard? Actually—he’s dreaming.

Hahahaha..."

As the words fell, Principal Qu’s face turned blue and white.

"Sigh~"

Hong Jiang put away his laughter, suddenly sighing heavily, "Several old leaders gave me the Heavenly Dog’s remains. Do you know why? It’s nothing more than leaving Sword Spirit and these people a bit of hope.

Heavenly Dog, truly cannot be repaired.

Because, after rigorous testing, it’s entirely destroyed, beyond any possibility of repair."

As Hong Jiang spoke, his voice grew lower and lower, lighter and lighter, a faint sigh brushing the crowd’s hearts. Then, Hong Jiang said, "But, who wants to give up?"

"Even if there’s no hope, I want to try."

The crowd felt heavy-hearted at his words.

Then—

Hong Jiang suddenly changed his tone, "Old Qu, if you’re still hiding something, bring it out. The Heavenly Dog affair isn’t just about you and me; it’s a matter concerning all of humanity."

Principal Qu’s brows furrowed instantly, "I said, I don’t have it."

Hong Jiang didn’t speak.

Others also watched Principal Qu.

Principal Qu’s fingers slightly trembled, "I really don’t have it."

Hong Jiang remained silent, while everyone, including Yang Zhi, Niu Houdao...everyone was closely watching Principal Qu. Although no one spoke, the meaning in their eyes was clear; it seemed they didn’t believe Principal Qu’s words.

Principal Qu clenched his teeth; he understood!

He’d been tricked!

He figured out Hong Jiang’s purpose; this bastard was trying to divert a disaster away from himself! The Heavenly Dog may be a treasure, but it’s also a hot potato, and once exposed, it might not be a good thing.

And for himself? He was the unlucky fool Hong Jiang managed to drag into this mess!