C11 I will be a Good Son If I Have Money!

The headmaster rubbed his temples as he faced the members of the Chen family.

"Are you certain about this? We've had a misunderstanding before. Xiao Han simply doesn't have the capability you're suggesting. Perhaps he's been targeted because he seems an easy mark, leading to these repeated accusations! You must understand the gravity of the situation. If you stand by your claim, the school will have to wash its hands of any future incidents like this."

It was the same old story, time and time again. Despite his responsibility for the school, he couldn't keep these issues at bay!

The Chen family bristled at his words.

"What are you implying? This was during the final assessments. I personally witnessed my son being injured by Xiao Han! Is the school refusing to acknowledge what happened?"

Realizing the potential validity of their claim, the headmaster promptly summoned Xiao Han.

But now that he was aware of Xiao Han's background, the headmaster refrained from chastising him as he had in the past.

"Xiao Han, there's something I need to ask you. Are you responsible for crippling Chen Taoguang?"

"Yes."

To everyone's surprise, Xiao Han admitted it without hesitation!

The headmaster was still processing the admission, but the Chen family had already erupted in anger.

"I knew he was malicious at heart! Is the school really trying to protect someone like him? He's confessed to crippling my son. Make him kneel and apologize right now! This won't be so easily forgiven!"

Chen Taoguang was their prized child, and now, their exceptional talent was inexplicably ruined. Where could the Chen family find another child with such extraordinary gifts?

And even if they could, it wouldn't be their son.

The headmaster felt a headache coming on. "Xiao Han, ignore what the others are saying. Tell me the truth, what exactly happened?"

With a father as formidable as Xiao Han's, and his own demeanor not one to seek conflict, why would he intentionally harm a classmate?

"During the assessment, Chen Taoguang blocked my path at the entrance, insisting on a duel. Who could have predicted that once we were on the platform, he would attempt a sneak attack on my life? I had to defend myself, and in doing so, I might have used excessive force without realizing it. It's common knowledge that when one's life is threatened, it's easy to act without full control."

Xiao Han didn't embellish the story; he simply relayed the entire sequence of events to them.

The headmaster came to realize that the Chen family had brought this upon themselves.

But were they open to hearing that?

No!

They had come looking for a fight!

"It doesn't matter the reason; you're not hurt, but my son has been disabled! You have to take responsibility for this!"

"This is completely unreasonable!"

Xiao Han had no intention of engaging with them, but he was taken aback by their irrationality.

Amidst their quarrel, the teacher-in-charge briefly left and quickly returned.

Then, Xiao Han saw a familiar figure at the office door.

"Who's causing trouble for my son now?"

"Where did this country bumpkin come from? How dare you interfere with the Chen family's business?"

Chen Taoguang's father hurled the insult without looking back, but when he turned and recognized the face, he was so frightened that he fell to the ground.

"General Xiao!"

How could it be that the renowned General Xiao was here?

Did Starry Sky Academy have such influential connections?

Amid his shock, the esteemed General Xiao walked straight up to Xiao Han and gave him a firm pat on the head.

"It's only been a few days. How have you let yourself be bullied at school again? You're tarnishing your father's name!"

"I didn't ask for you to come..."

Xiao Han murmured under his breath, only to be met with a stern look from Xiao Yunlong. "What was that?"

Even Xiao Han could only shake his head, not daring to utter another word.

Meanwhile, the Chen family, now aware of Xiao Han's identity, were at a loss for words.

Xiao Yunlong was pleased with his son's docile demeanor and smiled before turning to address the trouble-seeking Chen family members, his smile quickly fading.

"So, it's you who've been troubling my son? I'm fully aware of the situation. In a fight for survival, any means to victory is acceptable if it means staying alive. But this was merely an end-of-term assessment. Using such vicious tactics, do you think it's unfair for someone to fight back?"

"General Xiao, we were mistaken!"

Their legs were shaking with fear—how could they dare to act up now?

Xiao Yunlong waved his hand dismissively, "As you've acknowledged, we can't just let this slide! You came looking for trouble, but as your wife pointed out, my son isn't hurt because we're capable! Your son is injured, so consider this pill, which can repair meridians, as compensation for your medical expenses. But let me warn you, if that young rascal dares to pull something like this again, we won't hold back!"

How could his son, Xiao Yunlong, endure such an injustice?

"Yes, yes, yes! We guarantee there won't be a repeat of this incident!"

The other party had offered such a valuable item; what more could they ask for?

The trip turned out to be worthwhile, so the Chen family members beat a hasty retreat, tails tucked.

It was laughable, really. They were dealing with General Xiao, the guardian of both the Human and Demon Realms! Persisting in their foolishness would only bring them grief.

Xiao Han watched his stepfather resolve the issue with just a few words and felt a mix of emotions.

After dealing with the situation, Xiao Yunlong turned to his son with a beaming smile.

"How about that, son? Your dad's pretty impressive, isn't he? You scamp, why didn't you call me when such a big issue arose? It's not like you're fatherless! When you were younger, I had no choice, but now that I'm back, I've got your back!"

Had it not been for that pesky headmaster's call, he would have been oblivious to his son being bullied at school!

Xiao Han had intended to decline, but seeing the joy on Xiao Yunlong's face, he couldn't bring himself to say it.

"Well, in that case, maybe you could increase my allowance? You know how costly cultivation can be. Plus, there's my day-to-day living expenses. I've been scrimping and saving for years and have yet to enjoy the finer things in life."

Since he now had a father figure, it was only natural to make the most of it!