He was resurrected indefinitely and handed over to the state by the headmistress.

These accusations caused a slight change in the expression of the Black Rose Squad members, who had only recently come into contact with Lu Chen.

Principal Wang Teng frowned, his gaze towards Lu Chen filled with scrutiny and doubt.

Although he had just taken office, he still had basic moral requirements for the students.

Shangguan Hong frowned almost imperceptibly, maintaining her standing posture, but a hint of doubt flashed deep in her eyes.

Chu Yu and Qian Mengmeng's reactions were much more direct.

Qian Mengmeng's cute little face scrunched up, and she subconsciously tugged at Chu Yu's sleeve.

The two of them took a small step back in unison, their eyes revealing obvious disdain and aloofness.

It was as if getting close to Lu Chen would taint oneself.

Their hearts were in turmoil: How could the "seed" personally watched by the Sage of Literature be of such low character?

Could even a literary sage make a mistake?

Or is there something else going on?

But the overwhelming accusations against Lu Chen made them instinctively feel disgusted with him.

The initial expectations and importance were instantly replaced by immense disappointment and doubt.

They even began to doubt whether carrying out this mission was worthwhile.

Would protecting such a "scoundrel" damage their team's reputation?

Lu Chen stood there, listening to the increasingly outrageous slander.

Seeing the disdainful looks coming from all around,

And the subtle changes in the attitudes of the Black Rose Squad members,

His face darkened completely, and a surge of resentment welled up in his chest.

TMD!

Just because I don't show my teeth doesn't mean I'm a pushover.

Previously, lacking both power and connections, I could only endure it.

Now... I have the identity of a "seed" and a token given to me by the Sage of Literature!

Do you think we'll let you bunch of clowns bully us like this?

He took a deep breath, and his eyes suddenly sharpened.

Ignoring the clamor and malicious stares, he reached into his robes.

He took out the token that Shi Qianjun had given him, which represented his identity as a "seed".

The token is simple and unadorned, neither gold nor jade.

It is engraved with intricate patterns and a small character for "seed".

It exudes an aura of authority.

Lu Chen raised the token high, facing the square, and with all his might...

He shouted loudly, his voice drowning out all the noise:

"Where is the law enforcement team?!"

The shout was like a thunderclap from a clear sky.

It brought a moment of silence to the bustling square.

Then, something astonishing happened!

On the outskirts of the crowd, the leader of the Tianfeng City law enforcement officers, all dressed in uniform black, suddenly changed his expression!

It was none other than Zhao Qinghong, the city lord of Tianfeng City!

He wanted to ensure a smooth start to today's beginner dungeon run.

Especially worried about further mishaps, he personally went to the site to oversee the situation.

They are simply hidden among ordinary law enforcement officers.

At this moment, upon hearing Lu Chen's shout as he raised his token,

Zhao Qinghong was startled and dared not be negligent in the slightest.

He immediately stepped out from the crowd and moved like lightning to Lu Chen's side.

Under countless shocked gazes, this city lord, whose word was law in Tianfeng City,

He actually faced Lu Chen, who was holding a token and was quite young.

Without hesitation, he bowed respectfully.

He bowed deeply at a 90-degree angle!

"Greetings, Your Excellency!"

Zhao Qinghong's voice was clear and loud, filled with awe.

"Greetings, Your Excellency!"

The dozen or so law enforcement officers behind him didn't hesitate at all and stepped forward in unison.

They knelt on one knee before Lu Chen, clasped their hands in a salute, and their voices were perfectly synchronized!

In an instant, the entire instance plaza fell silent.

All students, teachers, including Principal Wang Teng,

They all stared in disbelief at the mind-blowing scene before them, as if frozen in place.

The air seemed to freeze.

All that remained were the heavy breathing of the crowd and the pounding of their hearts.

"What...what's going on?"

Am I seeing things? Am I hallucinating?

"Lord City... bowing to Lu Chen? The enforcement team kneeling?"

"Snapped!"

"Ouch! Why did you hit me?!"

"It hurts? Then... then it's not a dream?"

"But...isn't Lu Chen a scumbag and a good-for-nothing? What makes him so special...?"

"You're asking me? Who am I supposed to ask?"

"This is insane...this world must be insane..."

The students whispered amongst themselves, their voices trembling.

His face was filled with disbelief and the shock of his worldview collapsing.

Those Liu Ruyan fans who were the most vocal before,

At this moment, his face was deathly pale, his legs were weak, and he almost collapsed to the ground.

The most intense reaction came from Liu Ruyan herself in the crowd.

She was wearing a pristine white JK skirt, and was initially basking in the scorn of others for Lu Chen and their pity for her.

She was filled with a sense of superiority at the prospect of marrying into a wealthy family and pity for Lu Chen's "down-and-out" situation.

However, at this moment, the scene before them, which seemed to have taken a dramatic turn,

Her beautiful face instantly lost all color, turning as pale as paper.

She clenched her fists tightly, her nails digging deep into her palms.

The intense pain was nothing compared to the turbulent waves churning within my heart.

And there was also the panic and resentment that almost devoured her.

"No...this can't be...this can't be real!"

She screamed wildly in her mind, shaking her head repeatedly, as if trying to shake off this terrible illusion.

She preferred to believe that everything before her eyes was fake, a play staged by Lu Chen!

Lu Chen, whom she had schemed to abandon, whose awakening had failed, and who should have no chance of ever turning his life around,

How could he possibly transform into the "Envoy" whom even the city lord must respectfully bow to?

This instantly turned all her previous scheming and sense of superiority into a huge joke!

A chill ran from her feet to the top of her head, making her feel cold all over.

Lu Chen held the token, his cold gaze sweeping across the silent square.

He glanced at Liu Ruyan, whose face was deathly pale, and the few silent, devoted fans.

Finally, the blame fell on the city lord Zhao Qinghong, who remained bowing and unable to stand.

He knew that from this moment on, many things would be different.

The more noisy they were just now, the more eerily quiet the square is now.

Those students who were shouting the loudest and hurling the most insults before,

At this moment, he was like a duck with its neck being choked, unable to utter a sound.

They even wished they could bury their heads inside their collars.

They were terrified of being targeted by Lu Chen, who held the token and had a cold gaze.

"Him, him, and him,"

A cold glint flashed in Lu Chen's eyes, as if he were calling in the King of Hell.

With that ancient and dignified token,

He pointed precisely at those few of Liu Ruyan's most zealous and venomous admirers in the crowd who had previously slandered him most vehemently.

"Slap him!"

His voice wasn't loud, but it carried clearly throughout the silent square, carrying a domineering quality.