Chapter 1146: Why Don't You and I Replace Them?

Chen Ling was stunned.

He didn't expect Teacher Ye to ask this question suddenly... He subconsciously looked out the window. Centipedes with reddish hues were scattered outside the Mother Tree, digging nests and foraging on the spot, as if they intended to live nearby for a long time.

"Of course, on the human side." Chen Ling didn't hesitate much. "I am Chen Ling, not the Calamity of Mockery."

Even though Teacher Ye had already guessed Chen Ling’s answer, seeing the firmness in Chen Ling’s eyes, he relaxed and smiled, leaning back in his chair,

"Since that’s the case, you don't need to take what the Calamity of Thought said to heart, nor do you need to worry too much... If the sky falls, there are taller people to hold it up.

What’s most important for you now is to study diligently and strive to control the Calamity of Mockery as soon as possible."

Chen Ling nodded thoughtfully:

"I understand."

Teacher Ye took out a newly bought teacup, brewed a cup of tea for Chen Ling, and then gently handed it to him.

"By the way, I heard you say you ran into the other 6-series members this time?"

"Yeah."

"Came to find you to go back?"

"...Yes."

"What do you think?"

"I won't go back until I’ve learned all the Fusion Faction knowledge. After explaining it to them, I let them leave first."

Teacher Ye nodded slightly and took a sip of tea with some emotion. "They crossed the Gray World from far away to find you, which proves your friendship is very deep... Letting them leave so lightly is a bit heartless."

The figures of the three appeared in Chen Ling’s mind. He was silent for a moment, then smiled bitterly,

"Everyone has their own path to walk. Partings and reunions are a normal part of life... Instead of a hesitant farewell, it’s better to look forward to the next grand reunion."

"Well said."

Teacher Ye couldn't help but applaud.

Chen Ling took a deep breath, knowing it was time for him to start his long and lonely journey of learning. He seemed to have made a decision and drank the tea in his cup in one gulp.

Just as he was about to stand up and say goodbye, a voice hurriedly sounded from outside the door:

"Teacher Ye! Three humans have arrived outside, claiming to be... uh... King Chen Ling’s friends! They want to see you and King Chen Ling!"

Pfft—!!

Chen Ling choked, and a mouthful of hot tea sprayed out directly.

……

Everyone has their own path to walk;

But Chen Ling never expected,

That he had driven onto a four-lane highway.

When Chen Ling sat beside Teacher Ye, looking at the spirited and imposing Jian Changsheng, Sun Bumian, and Jiang Xiaohua in front of the desk, his expression was incredibly subtle...

This feeling was strange, as if after graduating from university, you sincerely said goodbye to your friends at the station, promising to meet at the peak of NASDAQ one day, and after leaving in style, you turned around and ran into each other on a bus to a factory to tighten screws. A faint awkwardness permeated the air.

"...Let me confirm again." Teacher Ye’s expression was also incredibly strange,

"Spades 6 Jian Changsheng, Diamonds 6 Sun Bumian, Clubs 6 Jiang Xiaohua... you, also want to join the Fusion Faction??"

"That’s right!" Jian Changsheng and Sun Bumian answered simultaneously.

Jiang Xiaohua, on the side, saw this and nodded slowly and quietly, "That’s right..."

Chen Ling: ............

"Um, forgive me for asking." Teacher Ye’s gaze swept over the three repeatedly, "You... what have you all fused with?"

Sun Bumian stepped forward, clapped his hands, and produced a huge lion dance mask. He put it on his head with a backhand motion and blinked his eyes flexibly, as if he were a freak born half-human and half-lion.

Teacher Ye’s mouth twitched, and he looked at Jiang Xiaohua behind him.

Jiang Xiaohua was silent for a moment, then pulled a small purple flower from somewhere, slapped it onto his forehead, and stared straight at Teacher Ye. He really looked like a flower rooted in place, his expression dull, not moving at all.

Teacher Ye: ...

Chen Ling couldn't help but cover his eyes, not daring to look anymore.

Teacher Ye took a deep breath, organized his language for a while, and then said:

"I’m truly sorry. Although you are all friends of Chen Ling, the Fusion Faction only accepts Fusionists... How about this? I’ll have someone clear out a few guest rooms, and you can stay here for a while. Afterward, I’ll send someone to escort you all back..."

"Teacher Ye, you’ve misunderstood."

Jian Changsheng’s tone was firm. He didn't even look at Chen Ling, as if he were treating him like air. His eyes held only a thirst for power,

"We didn't come here to find some Chen Ling... I really want to learn how to control the power within me."

Jian Changsheng didn't say more, but directly mobilized a trace of the ancient killing intent within his body, which drifted out...

At the same time, Jian Changsheng’s pupils began to be dyed black, as if a second consciousness was about to take control of this body!

The ancient killing intent surged continuously, and the temperature of the entire office dropped rapidly.

Teacher Ye’s eyes narrowed immediately.

"This is..."

Seemingly due to a mistake in mobilizing the ancient killing intent, Jian Changsheng groaned, the killing intent around him dissipated again, and a streak of bright red blood slid from the corner of his mouth.

He wiped the blood away without caring, cupped his hands, and bowed to Teacher Ye:

"I heard that Teacher Ye has done a lot of research on the balance between humans and external forces... Please, Teacher Ye, teach me."

Teacher Ye watched Jian Changsheng for a long time, then turned to look at Chen Ling, seemingly seeking his opinion.

"This is the Fusion Faction, Teacher Ye, you can decide for yourself, don't worry about me." Chen Ling said earnestly.

Teacher Ye pondered for a long time, and finally said:

"I’m truly sorry, the three of you are not Fusionists and cannot join the Fusion Faction..."

Just as Jian Changsheng’s eyes dimmed, Teacher Ye changed the subject and continued,

"However, I do have some ideas about Mr. Jian’s situation. In my spare time, I will try my best to help you solve this problem... Even if you don't join the Fusion Faction, we can still be teacher and student."

Jian Changsheng was overjoyed immediately. He then lifted his chin and looked at Chen Ling for the first time, his expression indescribably arrogant and defiant.

"Then thank you very much, Teacher Ye!"

"As for Mr. Sun and Mr. Jiang, please stay here for the time being. When you have nothing to do, you can also attend classes together."

"Thank you, Teacher Ye." Sun Bumian and Jiang Xiaohua also bowed.

After obtaining Teacher Ye’s permission, everyone left the office one after another. Teacher Ye looked up, only to find that Sun Bumian was still standing in place, even sneakily wanting to step forward to say something.

Teacher Ye was startled and asked suspiciously:

"Mr. Sun, is there anything else?"

Sun Bumian looked left and right, and after confirming that no one was around, he leaned into Teacher Ye’s ear and whispered:

"Teacher Ye, are you familiar with the Red King?"

"Not familiar... why?"

"That’s great." Sun Bumian said solemnly, "The Red King is perverse and insane. Why don't you and I join forces... and replace him?"

Teacher Ye: ?????