Chapter 1488: The Great Daoist Brush Master
When Zhu Chen appeared, Teacher Mu Jin's expression grew complicated. She had once tried to poach him from the Imperial Academy, and how much time had passed since then? The Imperial Academy was now nothing but a memory.
Zhu Chen walked up to Mu Jin and bowed slightly. "Teacher Mu Jin, from this moment on, the Imperial Academy will be converted into a branch of the Guanxuan Academy. All the students here will be redistributed across the different Guanxuan Academy branches. I'll need your cooperation."
As the Student Representative of Guanxuan Academy, Zhu Chen wielded considerable authority.
After Sui Gujin's recent reforms, his powers had grown even greater, far exceeding an ordinary elder. He could participate in Inner Committee meetings and even command the Guanxuan Guards.
By tradition, as long as he avoided any major political missteps, his path to the Inner Committee was guaranteed.
Mu Jin nodded, her tone respectful. "Representative Zhu, just give the order."
Afterward, Zhu Chen led the group deeper into the heart of the Imperial Academy. His real goal today was simple—the Imperial Academy's library.
Along the way, they encountered many students from the former Imperial Academy. Most of them wore grim expressions upon seeing Zhu Chen and his group, especially two students who once openly mocked them.
Seeing Zhu Chen, those two immediately grew tense, fearing that he would seek revenge.
Instead, Zhu Chen cupped his fists and asked, "Excuse me, could you point me to the library?"
Realizing Zhu Chen had no intention of retaliating, the students visibly relaxed. One of them pointed to the right. "Over there."
Zhu Chen smiled slightly. "Thank you. By the way, I'm the Student Representative of the Academy. Once you're part of the Guanxuan Academy, if feel free to come find me if you need anything."