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"Old Lin, since you no longer have any doubts, I will tell you exactly why that Dou Zong powerhouse from the Sky Serpent Empire Imperial Family came to our Jia Nan Academy."
Speaking to this point, Grand Elder Su Qian paused for a moment, clearly organizing his words.
Xiao Lin did not speak, simply listening quietly.
Just as Grand Elder Su Qian had said, after resolving all his inner confusion regarding the relationship between the Sky Serpent Empire Imperial Family and the Sky Serpent Mansion, he naturally needed to know what his next task would be.
"Firstly, that Dou Zong powerhouse from the Sky Serpent Empire Imperial Family came to invite our Jia Nan Academy to send a representative to attend their Founding Ceremony."
"Founding Ceremony?"
Hearing this term from Grand Elder Su Qian, Xiao Lin felt a wave of confusion once again.
"Yes, it is the Founding Ceremony for the 800th anniversary of the Sky Serpent Empire's establishment! For their Sky Serpent Empire, this is a grand feast!"
"Across the entire Northwestern Region, most factions that possess a Dou Zong powerhouse have received an invitation. Our Jia Nan Academy is naturally no exception, which is why I want you to make the trip."
At this time, Grand Elder Su Qian explained to Xiao Lin what the Founding Ceremony was.
"I see. So only factions with a Dou Zong powerhouse receive an invitation from the Sky Serpent Empire? However, I didn't expect the Sky Serpent Empire to have been established for 800 years already. It truly is a 'long-lived' nation!"
Thinking about the future fate of the Sky Serpent Empire Imperial Family, Xiao Lin suddenly revealed a meaningful smile. After all, in Xiao Lin's view, if no accidents occurred, this would likely be the final glory of the Sky Serpent Empire Imperial Family!
As for why Xiao Lin said the Sky Serpent Empire was long-lived, it was actually quite simple. A period of 800 years was indeed not short for a nation. Didn't he see the unified dynasties from his previous life? How many of them could last for 800 years?
One must note a difference from Xiao Lin's previous life: the Sky Serpent Empire Imperial Family had ruled the Sky Serpent Empire with actual power for 800 years!
In Xiao Lin's view, the unified dynasties of his previous life could absolutely never achieve this. Therefore, 800 years of practical ruling power was certainly considered long-lived.
In fact, among nations like the Jia Ma Empire, the Chu Yun Empire, and the Luo Yan Empire, not a single one had a founding history exceeding 400 years. Yet the Sky Serpent Empire had already stood for 800 years!
Ruling for such a long time had naturally allowed the Sky Serpent Empire to become the hegemon-level power of the Northwestern Region today.
Subsequently, Xiao Lin nodded and asked back: "Grand Elder, I assume the purpose of the Sky Serpent Empire Imperial Family's Dou Zong powerhouse coming to my Jia Nan Academy isn't just to invite us to the Founding Ceremony, right? After all, such an invitation shouldn't require an Imperial Dou Zong powerhouse to personally appear!"
From the first matter Grand Elder Su Qian described, Xiao Lin sensed something was off.
For this kind of invitation, the identity of the personnel sent was far too high!
Normally, for such an invitation, the Sky Serpent Empire Imperial Family could just send anyone.
Even if they wanted to be solemn, sending a Dou Wang at most would be plenty. However, the Sky Serpent Empire Imperial Family actually skipped over Dou Huang and directly sent a Dou Zong. That was highly problematic!
One must know that even if the Sky Serpent Empire Imperial Family had several Dou Zong powerhouses, the number definitely wouldn't exceed five. To send such a rare Dou Zong powerhouse out just to deliver invitations to other factions?
If there wasn't a problem hidden in there, even a fool wouldn't believe it!
"Correct. Although the Founding Ceremony seems grand, it is actually a minor matter. The primary reason that Imperial Dou Zong powerhouse came to our Jia Nan Academy is for the second matter!"
Speaking here, Grand Elder Su Qian's expression became serious.
Truthfully, if it weren't for the fact that what the other party wanted him to do was somewhat insignificant, combined with the fact that the benefits offered were visible to the naked eye, he probably would have refused directly.
After all, while Jia Nan Academy stood alongside the Sky Serpent Empire as the two superpowers of the Northwestern Region, Jia Nan Academy was ultimately an academic-style faction. It was clearly different from the Sky Serpent Empire.
This destined that in many matters, Jia Nan Academy had to maintain absolute fairness and justice.
Otherwise, how could Jia Nan Academy attract so many students to enroll? Even many descendants of clans from the Central Plains were attracted here. It could be said that the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower alone did not have this capability.
It relied mainly on the good reputation of Jia Nan Academy. To be honest, if Jia Nan Academy enjoyed meddling in the disputes of various factions, it wouldn't have the status it holds today in the Northwestern Region.
At this moment, without waiting for Xiao Lin to ask, Grand Elder Su Qian spoke again.
"This second matter is that the Sky Serpent Empire Imperial Family hopes our Jia Nan Academy will stand on their side during the Founding Ceremony."
Speaking to this point, Grand Elder Su Qian once again showed a conflicted expression.
"Uh, stand on their side? My apologies, Grand Elder, forgive me for not understanding what that means."
Despite being an old man, today he was spitting out terms that made Xiao Lin see stars. Xiao Lin felt he was about to be driven into a daze by Grand Elder Su Qian.
"It is meant literally. According to what the Sky Serpent Empire Imperial Family's Dou Zong powerhouse said, when they hold their Founding Ceremony, they might encounter some people with ulterior motives coming to disrupt the situation."
"What he needs us to do is to step forward and firmly support their Imperial Family at that time. Of course, the Dou Zong powerhouse also said that if they start fighting, our Jia Nan Academy can choose to stand by and watch. In his words, we only need to give them vocal support."
In Grand Elder Su Qian's view, this was indeed a business deal where one couldn't lose money.
Just shouting some slogans without actually needing to fight—wasn't that just a trivial matter?
"Oh? There's such a good deal? Then what can their Sky Serpent Empire Imperial Family give us?"
After hearing the content described by Grand Elder Su Qian, it indeed seemed like a small matter to Xiao Lin.
However, even just shouting slogans slightly violated the principles of Jia Nan Academy. Normally, Jia Nan Academy truly shouldn't agree. But looking at Grand Elder Su Qian's appearance, it was clear his heart had been moved.
This brought up the question: what exactly did the Sky Serpent Empire Imperial Family promise Jia Nan Academy? After all, ordinary benefits couldn't possibly move Jia Nan Academy!
"Aside from the most basic 3 Tier 7 Pills and 10 Tier 6 Pills, they have also granted permission for our Jia Nan Academy to recruit students within the borders of the Sky Serpent Empire in the future."
At this moment, Grand Elder Su Qian spoke of a benefit that left Xiao Lin dumbfounded.
The ratio of effort to reward was completely disproportionate!
It was no wonder even Grand Elder Su Qian was tempted.
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