The guards brought Wang Ming to the academy's medical building.
Wang Ming was conscious at the time. Seeing that he was being brought in for treatment, he thought,
"Now, the main part of my plan begins."
A faint, creepy smile appeared on his face.
The guards, focused on carrying him, didn't notice his expression.
At the Clan Leader's Residence:
The clan leader sat alone, calmly sipping tea.
Suddenly, a figure in black clothes appeared before him out of nowhere.
Seeing the sudden appearance, the clan leader calmly placed his teacup on the table and asked,
"What happened? Speak."
The black-clothed figure respectfully recounted everything that had happened at the academy that day.
As he listened, the clan leader's expression gradually darkened.
When the explanation was over, he remained silent for a while, his face gloomy and thoughtful.
Finally, he spoke:
"I see… That kid Wang Ming thinks he's too smart."
"He overestimates himself. He thought that targeting commoners wouldn't stir much trouble,
Thinking that no one was keeping an eye on him"
He scoffed and added:
"Thinking he could spill some blood and fool the officials… too childish."
"Still… I can't ignore the fact that he was able to come up with this plan.
This shows his scheming brain,"
He stood up and walked to the window, his hands folded behind his back.
Placing one hand on the window frame, he muttered,
"For someone that young to come up with such a scheme… it shows his scheming brain.
It can be dangerous… but also useful to us."
He turned slightly and asked the black-clothed figure:
"What are his usual thoughts or behavior toward the clan?"
The black-clothed figure replied,
"Clan Leader, he seems quite indifferent."
"He lost his parents at the age of five. Later that same year, his relatives abandoned him."
"No one of his age played with him. He's been mostly alone."
"He doesn't seem to hold much affection for the clan. He only received food and shelter — nothing more."
The clan leader nodded slowly.
After some thought, he said,
"I see. Inform the Sixth Elder to visit him."
With a simple wave of his hand, he dismissed the black-robed man.
At Wang Ming's Room:
Wang Ming was leaning against the window, looking at the bright moon in the sky.
He muttered softly:
"Being smart is appreciated...
But being a monster is hunted. The same old principle."
"What I did today was to show my intelligence to prove I'm worthy of being trained."
"But my plan had an obvious flaw , how could a small boy like him generate such force to knockout me?"
"It shows my inexperience… and the clan leader must have seen through it."
"Now he'll try to create a sense of belonging, or offer benefits to bind me to the clan,
As he cannot abandon a 3rd rank talent like me as it would be too waste full for the clan...
"He knows my past that I was almost abandoned. I've never felt a connection to this clan."
A smile appeared on Wang Ming's face as he closed his eyes and thought:
"Show me the benefits, Clan Leader."
"I have no interest in foolish mortal emotions."
"Don't disappoint me."