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

However, after the order was given, a full three seconds passed and the scene remained completely silent.

The students who were called on looked ashen-faced and trembled, but none of them dared to move.

The surrounding law enforcement officers seemed a bit stunned and didn't react for a moment.

"You bunch of good-for-nothings! What are you standing there for?! Hurry up and do as I say!"

City Lord Zhao Qinghong grew anxious, and a fine layer of sweat appeared on his forehead.

He berated his law enforcement officers, his voice filled with rage.

Does such a trivial matter really require the city lord to handle it personally?

That's utterly disgraceful!

"Yes, Lord City Lord!"

The law enforcement officers were startled awake by the shout and quickly responded.

They sprang into action, pairing up and charging into the crowd like wolves.

They unceremoniously dragged out the guys that Lu Chen had pointed out.

They dragged it to the open space in front of Lu Chen.

"Kneel down!"

The law enforcement officer shouted sternly and pressed down hard on the students' legs, causing them to buckle.

With a few "thumps," he knelt down on the hard stone floor.

Immediately afterwards, the law enforcement officers slapped him repeatedly, one on each side, without any mercy.

"Snapped!"

"Snapped!"

The crisp, resounding sound of a slap echoed across the silent square.

Each blow felt like a slap to the heart of the surrounding students, filling them with fear and trepidation.

Those students who were slapped

His cheeks swelled and turned red at a visible speed, blood trickled from the corner of his mouth, and he saw stars before his eyes.

My head was buzzing, and I couldn't even cry out.

"Lu Chen... Lord Lu Chen, we're sorry, we were wrong!"

"We were so foul-mouthed! We shouldn't have said those things! Please, please let us go!"

"We'll never do it again! Please forgive us!"

As soon as the law enforcement officers stopped for a moment, those guys immediately burst into tears.

Ignoring the excruciating pain on his face,

He kowtowed repeatedly to Lu Chen, begging for mercy, his voice distorted with fear.

"Heh," Lu Chen sneered, his eyes devoid of any pity, "You don't know you're wrong, you're just afraid!"

"If I didn't have this token, would you still admit your mistakes? Would you still be kneeling here begging for mercy?"

His gaze swept over the students around him who had also previously shown disdain, his voice icy.

"Hmph! Before, I had no one to rely on and my strength was weak, so I let you spread rumors and kick me when I was down! I tolerated it!"

"But this time, you've jumped out of your way to get yourself killed! You've run right into the line of fire!"

Lu Chen's voice suddenly rose, filled with long-suppressed anger and pleasure.

"I wasn't even planning to bother with you bunch of clowns."

I never expected you would be so foolish as to jump out and slander me!

"Keep fighting!"

Lu Chen ordered the law enforcement officers, "Beat them until their teeth fall out!"

Let them remember this for the rest of their lives: they can eat whatever they want, but they can't say whatever they want!

Lu Chen was never the kind of good-natured person who repaid evil with kindness.

Over the years, thanks to Liu Ruyan's scheming and the instigation of these people,

How much criticism, disdain, and inexplicable hostility did he endure?

Today, now that we have power and something to rely on...

He intends to gradually expose the abnormal treatment he has received over the years.

Get it back, with interest!

"Yes!" Seeing that the city lord did not object, the law enforcement officers used even more force.

In an instant, the sound of even more frequent slaps and muffled screams rang out.

In a corner of the crowd, there was a fat man weighing nearly 200 pounds—Canglong.

He was stuffing snacks into his mouth while staring wide-eyed at this scene.

He mumbled incoherently:

"My goodness... this brother-in-law... awesome! That's so satisfying!"

But then, a deep sense of doubt flashed in his eyes:

"But... how did he become a 'seed' player?"

Those are 'seeds'!

You have to understand, even someone like me, who has awakened an S-rank talent and has a powerful background,

They are still on the family's assessment list and the chances of being rejected are not small.

Unexpectedly, Lu Chen, the brother-in-law who was considered to have "failed to awaken" yesterday,

Today, it has suddenly changed.

Did they become one of the first confirmed "seed" players?

This contrast is truly eye-opening!

"And you, Liu Ruyan!"

After dealing with those clowns, Lu Chen's icy gaze was like a sharp arrow.

He cut through the crowd and locked onto the pale-faced girl in a JK skirt standing next to Xiao Batian.

He pointed at her, his voice filled with long-suppressed anger.

"You are the one who caused this!"

"You used me as a pawn, plotted against me, spread rumors—did you really think I had no temper and could be manipulated at will?!"

"I...I didn't...it wasn't me...I wasn't..."

Liu Ruyan was stared at by Lu Chen's murderous gaze.

Terrified out of his wits, he shook his head repeatedly, speaking incoherently.

His body involuntarily shrank back, trying to hide behind Xiao Batian.

She had never seen Lu Chen like this before—so powerful, so cold, so… terrifying!

"Don't be afraid, Ruyan, I'm here."

Just then, a broad, kind hand tightly grasped Liu Ruyan's cold, trembling little hand.

Xiao Batian stepped forward, using his tall frame to block Liu Ruyan and protect her behind him.

He tried his best to maintain that sunny, confident smile as he looked at Lu Chen.

The tone carried an element of attempting to mediate:

"Lu Chen, be lenient when you can."

There may have been some misunderstandings about what happened before.

For my sake, let's just let this matter go...?

We'll still be classmates.

In Xiao Batian's view, his intervention was the best course of action.

This is already a huge way out for Lu Chen.

His status as the young master of the Xiao family was significant in Tianfeng City.

Even the entire First Heaven still holds considerable weight.

"Your face?"

Lu Chen seemed to have heard the biggest joke in the world.

He scoffed and cursed without any politeness.

"What kind of face do you have! Get out of my way!"

All the anger and humiliation he had been holding in erupted like a volcano.

Lu Chen is now a "seed" and holds the Literary Sage's Token.

Even the city lord has to bow his head, so who else does he need to give face to?

Today, he'll curse anyone who dares to stop him!

Anyone who dares to block his way, he'll confront them!

"you……!"

Xiao Batian's sunny smile froze instantly.

It then darkened rapidly, turning pitch black.

From childhood to adulthood, he relied on the power of the Xiao family and his own talent.

Wherever I go, I am the center of attention; I have never been insulted in public like this before.

And he was insulted by someone he previously looked down on as "trash"!

A surge of anger rushed to his head.

"Your Excellency,

City Lord Zhao Qinghong's expression changed again, and he quickly walked to Lu Chen's side.

Lowering his voice, with a hint of urgency, he advised.

"That... Xiao family also has some influence in China."

In fact, one member of their family was also a member of the "Seed Project".

Moreover, this Xiao Batian himself possesses exceptional talent, and the Xiao family's professional traditions are also quite strong.

He is highly likely to be recommended this year to become a 'seed' candidate for Tianfeng City...

Or, you see... let's not make things too tense?

We might meet again in the future according to the plan...