After passing through the bamboo forest, Jiang Wuming arrived directly in front of the wooden house.
"Wuming, you're here."
Ren Xiaoyao came out to greet him, a kind smile on his face.
At this moment, Ren Xiaoyao's attitude towards Jiang Wuming was worlds apart from his demeanor when facing Wang Lin, Wang Zhisheng, and others.
"Master Ren, thank you."
Jiang Wuming bowed to Ren Xiaoyao in gratitude.
Although Xia Xueqin had mentioned the rules of Donghai Martial Arts Academy in the private room of the Longlan Restaurant yesterday, Ren Xiaoyao not only protected him but also disregarded the Wang family and even the Ye family, resolutely expelling Wang Zhisheng, Song Chenglong, and Liu Hu. This was a clear show of care for him.
"Wuming, there's no need for formalities. Your father did so much for the Military Department and Dragon Country in his time. What is this small favor I've done for you?"
Ren Xiaoyao waved his hand and said, "Besides, you did nothing wrong in this matter. That Wang Zhisheng not only slandered your father multiple times but also colluded with other students with ill intentions to harm his classmates. His behavior was too vile!
As for Lin Zhiping, as a teacher at Donghai Martial Arts Academy, he failed to set a good example. He attacked you indiscriminately, and after failing to defeat you, he ungratefully attempted a sneak attack. His death is not to be regretted."
"Master Ren, will Lin Zhiping's death by my hand affect the academy's teaching work?" Jiang Wuming asked.
"The impact will be minimal. His classes will temporarily be without a teacher, and the academy will quickly find a replacement."
Ren Xiaoyao added, fearing Jiang Wuming might overthink, "Wuming, don't dwell on it. Even if it affects the academy's work, it's not your fault, but Lin Zhiping's."
"Master Ren, how about this, I'll join Donghai Martial Arts Academy and teach in Lin Zhiping's place," Jiang Wuming said after some thought.
A drop of kindness deserves a gushing spring in return.
This was Jiang Wuming's principle in dealing with people.
Previously, he felt the Military Department and the Army had been unfair in handling the matters of his mother, Ye Jinmei, and his adoptive father, Su Shirong, and held a prejudice against the Military Department.
However, after repeatedly interacting with the Military Department and reading Xia Xueqin's diary, his impression of the Military Department had changed.
Both Xia Xueqin and Ren Xiaoyao, as well as Donghai Martial Arts Academy and the Military Department, had provided him with assistance. He decided to do something for Donghai Martial Arts Academy and the Military Department.
Moreover, as Ren Xiaoyao had mentioned, the academy's teaching work would be affected after Lin Zhiping's death.
"Ah—"
Upon hearing Jiang Wuming's words, Ren Xiaoyao was stunned.
Yes.
Even though he was a four-star War God with an exceptionally strong heart, he was still taken aback by Jiang Wuming's statement!
This was because he knew Jiang Wuming had rejected the Military Department's invitation twice, and the Military Department had promised Jiang Wuming that his position would not be lower than Qin Linhai's if he joined.
Furthermore, when he first invited Jiang Wuming to serve at Donghai Martial Arts Academy, Jiang Wuming had only agreed to be a guest lecturer.
In such a situation, Jiang Wuming voluntarily offering to join Donghai Martial Arts Academy and serve as a teacher, how could Ren Xiaoyao not be shocked?
"Master Ren, are you worried my strength is insufficient?"
Seeing Ren Xiaoyao's shocked expression, Jiang Wuming asked again.
If it was due to not meeting the strength requirements, he would reveal his secret of being a one-star War God with the combat power of a two-star War God.
"No... no!"
Ren Xiaoyao suddenly awoke, shaking his head like a rattle, and said excitedly, "Although your martial arts realm is only that of an eight-star martial artist, your true combat power is that of a Martial Dao Grandmaster, and you can defeat the strongest among Martial Dao Grandmasters. You perfectly meet the requirements for a teacher at Donghai Martial Arts Academy.
Besides, you are only twenty years old. As a teacher, you can easily connect with the students, and they will look up to you as a role model—this is a great fortune for Donghai Martial Arts Academy!"
"Wuming, have you thought it through? You're not just trying to cheer this old man up, are you?"
At the end, Ren Xiaoyao couldn't help but ask again, as if afraid Jiang Wuming would go back on his word.
"Dean, I'm serious!"
Jiang Wuming smiled slightly, changing his address to Ren Xiaoyao.
This detail was the best answer!
...
That afternoon, Donghai Martial Arts Academy issued an announcement stating that Jiang Wuming would serve as a martial arts teacher at the academy, with his specific position to be determined.
This appointment was reported to the Military Department headquarters immediately, causing quite a stir.
The commotion was not due to the appointment itself, but because of Jiang Wuming's identity—the son of Jiang Zhan!
Concurrently, this appointment also shocked Marshal Qi Wufu of the Military Department.
Qi Wufu immediately called Qin Yuanzheng to inquire about the reasons—didn't Jiang Wuming reject the Military Department's invitation? Why did he suddenly take a position at Donghai Martial Arts Academy?
Qin Yuanzheng was completely bewildered; he didn't know the reason either.
"Yuanzheng, it seems you have a significant gap with Ren Xiaoyao in terms of ideological and political work."
Seeing that Qin Yuanzheng knew nothing, Qi Wufu finally uttered a seemingly scolding, but actually teasing remark, and then ended the call.
Qin Yuanzheng didn't mind this.
Because he could sense the undeniable excitement in Qi Wufu's tone!
Twenty-year-old Jiang Wuming, already a one-star War God with combat power that could be considered invincible below a three-star War God—such an unprecedented martial arts genius joining the Military Department was a tremendous piece of good news for the Military Department and the entire Dragon Country martial arts world!
...
Just as the news of Jiang Wuming becoming a teacher at Donghai Martial Arts Academy caused a sensation in the Military Department and the martial arts community, another piece of news about Jiang Wuming also spread.
"The Ye family has declared its stance, stating that all of Jiang Wuming's actions are unrelated to the Ye family, and they had previously requested the Eastern Domain Legion of the Military Department to severely punish Jiang Wuming for injuring Wang Zhisheng!"
This news not only spread within the Dragon Country martial arts community but also reached the upper echelons of Dragon Country society, causing an even greater sensation.
This was because everyone clearly understood one point from this information: the Ye family had completely severed ties with Jiang Wuming and would not provide him with any protection or help!
...
Jinling, General's Building at the Eastern Domain War Zone Headquarters.
"Not only is the Military Department not pursuing that scoundrel Jiang Wuming for injuring Zhisheng, but they also expelled Zhisheng, and now they want to make Jiang Wuming a teacher at Donghai Martial Arts Academy—what does the Military Department want? Are they protecting that scoundrel just because he's Jiang Zhan's son?"
Wang Hong, upon learning that Jiang Wuming was to become a teacher at Donghai Martial Arts Academy, complained resentfully, her words expressing strong dissatisfaction with the Military Department.
"Mom, the identity of a teacher at Donghai Martial Arts Academy, while seemingly a protective umbrella for Jiang Wuming, is in fact a tightening restraint!"
Ye Rui's eyes flickered, and he sneered.
"What do you mean?" Wang Hong didn't quite grasp it.
"Since that scoundrel is now a teacher at Donghai Martial Arts Academy, his every word and action must strictly adhere to the regulations of Donghai Martial Arts Academy and the Military Department!
And now, the Ye family has declared their dissociation from him.
In such circumstances, whether it's Jiang Zhan's old enemies or the noble scions and martial arts prodigies who have designs on Li Lianyi, they will not let that scoundrel Jiang Wuming off the hook!
And that scoundrel, acting arrogantly and impulsively, resorting to force to solve problems at the slightest disagreement!
This means he could violate Military Department regulations at any time. By then, even if the people from the Military Department want to protect him, they won't be able to!"
Ye Rui's face was filled with intelligence, and as he spoke to the end, his eyes were full of excitement, as if he could already see that day arriving!