During the journey, the mood of the group was much lighter than when they had first set out. Although they were unsure whether Huanchu You's decision would be good or bad for Canglan Academy, they couldn't help but feel relieved.
The atmosphere at Lingyin Academy was far from relaxed. The hierarchical system there was too strict, and ordinary cultivators couldn't even raise their heads in front of the royal descendants.
In fact, they didn't think the royal descendants were particularly outstanding. After all, didn't they all fall at the hands of Hongzhuang?
At least as students, they were grateful that Canglan Academy wasn't like Lingyin Academy.
During dinner, Dongfang Yu expressed his worry to the vice principal. "Vice Principal, now that we've distanced ourselves from the two major academies, won't the principal disagree when he finds out?"
There was a trace of concern on Dongfang Yu's face. He had always stayed in the academy and hadn't experienced such risks before.
In fact, he also felt a bit regretful.
At such a dangerous moment, he hadn't been with everyone.
As Dongfang Yu's words fell, everyone's gaze turned to Huanchu You. They shared the same concern, but they hadn't dared to voice it.
Huanchu You's gaze swept over Dongfang Yu and the others, and when he noticed their worried expressions, he smiled lightly.
"The principal won't object. In fact, he had the same plan in mind over the years. We already speculated about this possibility before we set off for Lingyin Academy."
"You don't need to worry. The situation at Lingyin Academy is not as good as you think."
Huanchu You appeared carefree. Over the years, he and Rentian Xiong had been worried about Canglan Academy's situation.
He believed that Rentian Xiong would also feel much relieved upon learning this news. Moreover, Baili Hongzhuang's brilliant performance at the academy exchange had brought glory to Canglan Academy.
The outcome was much better than they had initially expected.
"Now, Lingyin Academy has become a subsidiary of the Qingxiao Empire, and the proportion of ordinary students inside has been decreasing. The royal descendants will be the ones practicing there. In the future, the cultivators nurtured by Lingyin Academy will thank the Qingxiao Empire, not Lingyin Academy."
A faint and confident smile curved on Baili Hongzhuang's lips. Jian Qingqiu had always wanted her reputation to spread throughout the Holy Profound Continent, but at the rate things were going, the future students of Lingyin Academy would only remember the name of the ruler of the Qingxiao Empire, not hers.
Jian Qingqiu had long been driven by ambition and couldn't even understand these matters.
Most people within the royal family were skilled in political schemes. How could they make a losing deal?
The promises made by the Qingxiao Empire had already blinded Jian Qingqiu's eyes, and in the end, she had made the most detrimental deal of her life.
Baili Hongzhuang believed that when Jian Qingqiu finally realized it, she would deeply regret her choices.
As the former head of a prestigious family in her previous life, Baili Hongzhuang was familiar with these tricks. With just a slight understanding, she could discern the true intentions of the royal family.
As the principal of the academy, if one didn't possess a moment of indifference towards fame and fortune, they would eventually end up with such an outcome.
Listening to Baili Hongzhuang's words, shock appeared on the faces of Dongfang Yu and the others.
Upon careful consideration, they realized that what Baili Hongzhuang said made a lot of sense.