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<h1text-align:" center"=""><spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Chapter 1166: Knowtow
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">"Is that the new gatekeeper? He's so handsome. If only he were a disciple of the Academy."
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">"With such an aura, he doesn't seem like an ordinary person. Why would he choose such a job?"
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">"I didn't notice him a few days ago, but now that I see him, he's absolutely stunning. He's much better than many of those self-important guys at the Academy."
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">"......"
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">More and more people gathered at the gate, mostly young and beautiful female disciples. At first, they were drawn to Su Jingzhen's looks, but after a few more glances, they became captivated by his unique aura.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Su Jingzhen, who was at the Profound Saint Realm, comparable to the Mystic Immortal Realm, was in the process of tempering his mind.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">The aura he unconsciously exuded was actually the manifestation of his immortal essence.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">People here couldn't understand it, but the attraction was overwhelming.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Besides, the students of Winter Sun Immortal Academy were all in the prime of their youth. Even cultivators had their moments of infatuation.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">"Uncle Chen, what's his name? Is he new here?"
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">"Uncle Li, can you give him this jade pendant?"
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">"......"
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Su Jingzhen remained lying there, unmoved by the growing crowd of female disciples around him. This only made them more infatuated with each other.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Meanwhile, Chen Jinbiao and Li Chengyu became more and more excited.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">As the female disciples asked questions, they also casually handed out gifts, whether they were magical artifacts or spirit stones.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">In this short time, the two old men had received more than they would make in a year as gatekeepers.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Chen Jinbiao became even more convinced of what Li Chengyu had said earlier. No matter what Su Jingzhen's background was, he was their benefactor now.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">"Old Chen, I'm off duty."
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Su Jingzhen lazily stretched out, a warm smile still on his lips. He gave a slight nod to the crowd of female disciples surrounding him, then left without hesitation.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">"I originally thought that working as a gatekeeper and observing the lives of the academy's students would be enough for me to stay quiet for ten days or half a month.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">I didn't expect to cause such a stir in just three days. If things continue like this tomorrow, it really might be time for me to leave again."
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Hearing the faint footsteps behind him, Su Jingzhen smiled wryly.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">He was well aware that his recent change in aura had made him extremely attractive to the young female disciples.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">He also knew that in this state, the crowd at the gate would only grow larger, and he wouldn't be able to continue his job for long.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">The footsteps behind him got closer. Suddenly, several dark figures flashed past him, blocking his path.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">"So you're the one lying at the gate acting all cool, huh? You're Su Jingzhen, right? Do you know who I am?"
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Standing in front of him were five young men, each with an arrogant expression on their faces.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">However, there was a hint of jealousy in their eyes.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Obviously, the scene at the gate earlier had made Su Jingzhen the center of attention, causing envy and discontent among many in the academy.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">These young men were only at the Divine Intent Realm to the Unity Realm.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Although they might be considered respectable within the Dongyang Immortal Academy, in Su Jingzhen's eyes, they were no different from ants.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">He understood what these young masters were thinking. It was normal for young people to be hot-blooded, and rivalry over love was something he could comprehend.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">"I'm Su Jingzhen. What can I do for you?" Su Jingzhen asked, deliberately feigning confusion.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">"Leave Winter Sun Immortal Academ! We don't need a parasite like you! Now, kowtow to me three times and then leave.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">If you do that, I'll pretend nothing happened. If I still see you tomorrow, your body will end up in a cold, filthy ditch in Winter Sun City."
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">The leader of the group was at the early Unity Realm.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">His cultivation was considered top-tier among his peers in the academy, yet he had never received the same level of admiration from the female disciples.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Especially since among those who had shown interest in Su Jingzhen today was someone he had long desired but never obtained.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">This request was simply too much.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Su Jingzhen's eyebrows furrowed slightly.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Although he was around the same age as these young men, his strength and status were on a completely different level.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">He could tolerate their posturing, but when it came to personal insults, he didn't mind teaching them a lesson.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">"Didn't you hear what I just said? Hurry up! To be honest, I don't like you.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">You're just a lowly gatekeeper. Do you really think you're someone important? Even if I killed you, no one would come after me."
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Upon hearing this, Su Jingzhen's smile remained unchanged.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">"Kowtow and never show up at Winter Sun Immortal Academy again, right? All right, I'll grant your wish."
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">As soon as he finished speaking, Su Jingzhen's aura suddenly sharpened.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">The overwhelming pressure of the Mystic Immortal Realm immediately enveloped the five young men.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Feeling this immense pressure, the young men who were only at the Divine Intent Realm and the Unity Realm were filled with terror. They wanted to speak, but no words came out.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Their legs trembled and their knees gave way, forcing them to kneel before Su Jingzhen.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Then, as if controlled by some mysterious force, they began kowtowing repeatedly, their heads hitting the ground like pestles.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Seeing this, the female disciples who were at the gate to help Su Jingzhen were stunned. But soon, the light in their eyes became even brighter.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">"It's Lü Heng and the others! They're all at the Late Divine Intent Realm to Unity Realm. How could this happen?"
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">"I was about to call for a teacher, but he solved it himself. I knew he wasn't an ordinary person!"
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">"Isn't he the Dao Companion of my dreams?"
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">"......"
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">While the female disciples fainted, the five young men in front of Su Jingzhen had already kowtowed over a hundred times. Even with their cultivation, their foreheads were now swollen.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">But that wasn't the end of it.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Su Jingzhen still hadn't moved, but the five young men suddenly raised their right hands and struck their own dantians with a fierce palm strike.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">The next moment, a series of noises resembling air leaking from a balloon echoed, and the five young men collapsed to the ground with ashen faces.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">By destroying their own dantians, they had effectively ended their cultivation careers.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">If these young men hadn't shown even a hint of killing intent toward Su Jingzhen earlier, he might have just made them kowtow a few times and let it go. But this result was entirely their own doing.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">After that, Su Jingzhen still didn't pay attention to anyone else. He was ready to leave.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">He had only been here for three days, but he knew that he couldn't stay any longer. This time, he would leave Winter Sun City entirely, find another place, and continue his journey of tempering his mind with a different perspective.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">However, before he could take a step, a multicolored glow suddenly rose in front of him. A graceful figure bathed in radiant light appeared in his sight.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">"Fellow Daoist Su, wait!"