Chapter 231: Chapter 110: The New Dean Chapter 231: Chapter 110: The New Dean Xu Mo crouched beside Lin Qingze, holding the exposed cold hand, and said to Lin Qingze’s wife, “Auntie, may I take a look at Dean Lin’s wound?”
“Yes.” Mrs.
Lin nodded.
Xu Mo gently lifted the cloth from one corner, examined the injury, and then covered it again.
Seeing Lin Qingze’s wound, Xu Mo’s eyes turned red, and he felt distressed.
Dean Lin must have endured great pain before he died.
Moreover, it was indeed a monster’s claw that had wounded him.
If the monster is not captured, Dean Lin’s death might remain an unsolved case.
Last night the monsters attacked the city, causing chaos and heavy casualties.
There were bodies everywhere outside, and monsters were active in the wild.
The people were seeking refuge.
In such a situation, to uncover the truth, they had to find the monster.
If it truly was a monster, then they would definitely be able to find and kill it.
But if it was a Genetic Warrior, and if the opponent could transform into a human form, it would be absolutely impossible to find out.
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“Xu Mo, was it really a monster?” Mrs.
Lin looked at Xu Mo and asked.
She also knew that many people were speculating about the cause of Lin Qingze’s death.
She wanted to know the truth as well.
“It’s not certain yet, but if it was a monster, we’ll definitely find it,” Xu Mo said.
A monster that broke into the city would not vanish without a trace.
As the city was being cleared, it would surely show up.
But if they couldn’t find it…
Then, it could be determined that it was a murder.
“Yes.” Mrs.
Lin nodded, looking at Xu Mo and said, “Xu Mo, I want to ask you a favor.
Qingze mentioned when he was alive how good it would be if you were his student, but he wasn’t skilled at teaching cultivation, and could only watch as you grew.
But I know, he always felt this regret.
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On Qingze’s tombstone, can the words ‘Student Xu Mo’ be inscribed?”
Usually, it’s family members’ names that are inscribed on a tombstone—children, descendants.
But Mrs.
Lin hoped that Lin Qingze’s tombstone could bear the name of Xu Mo.
Mrs.
Lin always knew that Lin Qingze held heroic dreams.
He admired the Old Dean, but he could not achieve them himself.
With limited talent and having reached the limit of his cultivation, he was destined not to become a hero, but could only dedicate himself quietly to his duty as the Dean of Noah Academy.
After meeting Xu Mo, he truly liked him and wanted to witness Xu Mo becoming successful.
Moreover, Mrs.
Lin had her own selfish reasons.
Lin Qingze’s death was destined to be an ordinary death, and no one would remember him, especially after the monster’s attack on the city.
He was just another ordinary person killed by a monster.
In this catastrophe, too many people died at the hands of monsters, and naturally Lin Qingze would not be an exception.
Soon, everyone would forget him.
Therefore, she hoped that on Lin Qingze’s tombstone, the name ‘Student Xu Mo’ could be inscribed.
If there ever came a day when Xu Mo became the hero of the city, just as Lin Qingze had hoped, then others who came to pay their respects would see the words ‘Student Xu Mo’ and perhaps they would remember that there once was such a person.
“Of course, I will send off Dean Lin,” Xu Mo said, nodding with red eyes.
Seeing the attitude of Mrs.
Lin and Lin Yao towards him, Xu Mo felt as if he could sense how Lin Qingze must have spoken of him at home.
Xu Mo did not know that by chance, when he came to Noah Academy, he became a part of Dean Lin’s life.
Perhaps, it was because he himself did not have much understanding of being a super S, while Lin Qingze understood right from the start that he was not meant to be ordinary, especially later on, with the Mecha battle at the World Noble Academy, breaking the record for the highest score, and the battle with the Southern Military District.
“Thank you, Xu Mo,” Mrs.
Lin said, nodding.
At that moment, a figure rushed in, ignoring those who tried to stop him.
Mrs.
Lin and the others looked at the newcomer—it was Sun Fatty.
They saw Sun Fatty come to Xu Mo’s side, kneel beside Lin Qingze’s body, eyes bloodshot with tears in them.
After receiving the news, he had rushed over immediately.
Dean Lin, how could you just leave like this?
Such a sudden departure.
Mrs.
Lin and the others naturally knew Sun Fatty.
He was well acquainted with Lin Qingze and had even dined at their home.
Sun Fatty, kneeling on the ground, didn’t say a word, his eyes growing redder and tearful, fists clenched tightly.
“Is everyone at home alright?” Mrs.
Lin asked.
“They’re all fine,” Sun Fatty said, nodding heavily, then he looked at Mrs.
Lin and said, “Sister-in-law, you must take care of your health.”
“Yes, Qingze often scolded you, but he always considered you a good friend, don’t blame him,” Mrs.
Lin said.
“I know, I understand,” Sun Fatty nodded, he certainly did.
Would he help with everything if he wasn’t considered family?
Sun Fatty ruffled the child’s hair beside him, then turned to Sun Yao and said, “Yao Yao, make sure to play with Xiao Xiao more often, she gets bored all alone.”
“Yes, thank you, Uncle Sun,” Lin Yao nodded.
“Xu Mo, come with me,” Sun Fatty stood up and left.
Xu Mo followed him out of the crowd.
“What did the Old Dean say?” Sun Fatty asked Xu Mo, “Did Dean Lin really die at the hands of a monster?”
It was clear that he too was skeptical.
“The teacher also has doubts, but looking at Dean Lin’s body, the injury was caused by a monster.
You know about last night’s situation, Uncle Sun; the truth might be difficult to uncover,” Xu Mo said.
“But if we don’t find the monster, then…”
If they found the monster, whether it was a real monster or a Genetic Warrior, they would still be able to tell the difference.
If not, the only possibility was that it was a Genetic Warrior.
“So, we can only wait for the results,” Sun Fatty squinted, a cold glint flickering in his eyes; he had never been this serious.
“Yes.” Xu Mo nodded, even though he was suspicious, there was no evidence.
Moreover, if it were a murder, who would the killer be?
For now, they could only wait for the results, to see if they could find the monster that killed Dean Lin.
“Xu Mo, take good care of the Old Dean, he mustn’t fall now,” Uncle Sun advised.
If it were a murder, then this would mean that the culprit was resorting to extremely aggressive methods.
The death of Lin Qingze must have been a huge blow to the Old Dean, and nothing could happen to him now.
Otherwise, if the Old Dean fell, those people would probably act unbridled, doing whatever they wanted.
“I understand,” Xu Mo replied.
The battle yesterday had taken a heavy toll on the teacher, and he indeed needed to be careful.
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The next day, Steel Dome City started regaining some vitality, the monsters had nearly been cleared, and people began venturing outside again, as the risk had reduced greatly.
Roads were being restored, and the city was in the process of being repaired.
However, on the screens of many shattered building complexes throughout Steel Dome City, the media were reporting on the death of Lin Qingze.
“According to yesterday’s news, Lin Qingze, the acting Dean of Noah Academy, unfortunately fell victim to this monster attack,” a media reporter said onscreen.
“The Old Dean is of advanced age and has already retired.
With Dean Lin’s unfortunate demise, Noah Academy urgently needs to restore order.
Now, the new Dean, Tie Rong, has already arrived at Noah Academy and is in the midst of a modest inaugural ceremony.
Despite these tragic times, we hope for a swift restoration of order at Noah Academy, and for it to strive toward a better future.”
The death of Lin Qingze was glossed over, labeled as a casualty of the monster attack, without much coverage, and the broadcast focused on Tie Rong succeeding as the Dean of Noah Academy.
However, the attendance was sparse, and everything was kept simple.
Inside the manor.
An autopsy report was delivered into the hands of the Old Dean, brought personally by someone from Noah Academy.
The Old Dean flipped through it, the autopsy results indicated death by a monster, and preliminary judgement suggested it was the monster captured on the video.
Setting aside the report, the Elder asked, “Has the monster been located?”
“No,” the messenger shook their head.
“Old Dean…” the person seemed to hesitate as if they wanted to say more.
“What else is there?” the Old Dean inquired.
“The new Dean, Tie Rong, has arrived at the academy and is currently undergoing the handover ceremony,” the other party replied.
“That was fast,” commented the Old Dean with such calm that there was not the slightest ripple in his tone, “Go ahead.”
The messenger looked at the Old Dean, as if expecting further instructions.
“Alright, I’m off then.” After a nod, the messenger turned to leave.
“The autopsy report is out, and the case is essentially concluded as a monster’s doing, yet, the monster can’t be found,” the Elder remarked sarcastically.
An entire day had passed, the public was already venturing out, and virtually all the monsters in the city had been hunted down, but the monster that killed Lin Qingze had not been found.
“Genetic Warriors are creatures of genetic modifications, subjected to mutations, they ought to have monster genes inside them, right?” asked Xu Mo, hence, the autopsy report concluded it was the work of a monster.
“Of course,” the Elder nodded.
This outcome was to be expected.
“If the monster isn’t found yet and they are rushing to this conclusion, it seems that aside from us, no one else cares about this matter,” the Old Dean continued.
Even more so, they wanted to directly classify this incident as a monster attack; thus, Lin Qingze’s death would be no more than a casualty in this catastrophe, nothing extraordinary.
“Which faction does Tie Rong belong to?” Xu Mo inquired.
He had just heard that the new Dean, Tie Rong, was to take over Noah Academy and had already arrived.
“On the surface, he is from the commoner faction.
They never had a presence before, but after the Shen Family Brothers, the commoner faction began emerging on the scene.
Tie Rong previously worked at the Education Authority, and now his transfer to Dean of Noah Academy is legal and proper,” the Old Dean replied.
Just then, the Elder’s communicator vibrated, and he answered it.
“Do not meet,” the Elder said flatly before hanging up the communicator, turning to Xu Mo, “We were just talking about him, and he says he wants to visit.”
A visit from the new Dean to the Old Dean would usually be a routine matter.
“Lin Qingze’s funeral is in two days, isn’t it?” the Old Dean asked Xu Mo.
“Yes,” Xu Mo nodded.
The Old Dean said nothing more, deciding to attend the funeral first, to quietly accompany an old friend on his final journey.
If the monster is not found in two days,
It can essentially be concluded that this was a murder.
There would be no place in the city for a monster to hide.
The Elder returned to his room to rest, and Xu Mo’s heart was slightly troubled.
Some people were already beginning to whitewash their image and gain prestige among the public through this catastrophe; this was not a good sign.
Xu Mo’s communicator vibrated; it was a message from a stranger.
“Why didn’t you come to find me?”
“Hmm?” Xu Mo showed a thoughtful expression, then remembered who it was.
However, he did not respond.
Moments later, the communicator vibrated with a call from the same number.
Xu Mo did not answer, he simply hung up.
He was not in the mood.