Chapter 12858 Leaving Tianxiahui

Ling Xiao ignored the Second Dean's anger. He looked directly into the eyes of the First Dean and said slowly, "Expel me from the Tianxia Association. Now that things have come to this, the Jiang family of Donghai will soon find out the truth. After I leave the Tianxia Association, they will have no reason to attack the Tianxia Association."

The headmaster was silent for a moment, looking at Ling Xiao with deep eyes. He knew that Ling Xiao's decision was not impulsive, but was made after careful consideration.

Although the Tianxiahui is powerful, it is inevitable that it will feel powerless in the face of a behemoth like the Jiang family of the East China Sea. If Ling Xiao can really take on this responsibility, then expelling him from the Tianxiahui may really be a feasible solution.

However, the Grand Dean also understood what this decision meant to Ling Xiao. He would be abandoned by the entire Tianxiahui and become a lonely person. But he knew even more clearly that Ling Xiao was already prepared for this and was willing to sacrifice himself for Tianxiahui.

Thinking of this, the Grand Dean sighed deeply. He knew he had to make a difficult decision.

"Ling Xiao, you don't have to take all the responsibility on yourself!"

The Third Dean interrupted eagerly, his eyes full of determination, "It was the Jiang family of Donghai who was the first to harm you. We all saw it, and we can all testify for you. If the Jiang family really wants to go to war with Tianxiahui, we will follow suit. We, Tianxiahui, are not soft persimmons that can be slaughtered at will. It's no big deal."

As soon as the Third Dean finished speaking, the Fourth Dean also expressed his opinion: "The Third Dean is right! We in the Tianxia Association are not so soft-hearted, nor are we so timid! If the Jiang family dares to attack us, we will make sure they never return!"

The headmaster looked at Ling Xiao, shook his head and sighed, "Ling Xiao, you killed someone from the Jiang family. This is indeed true, but it is not your fault alone. As a whole, we should face this challenge together. The headmaster also said that we cannot give up on you unless it is absolutely necessary."

Ling Xiao looked at the three deans and felt a warm feeling in his heart.

He shook his head and said firmly, "Three deans, I appreciate your kindness. But one should not be too selfish. I caused this incident and I must be responsible for it. No matter whose fault it is, I killed the Jiang family. This is an unchangeable fact. I don't want to implicate the entire Tianxiahui because of this, and I don't want my friends to suffer because of me."

"Don't think too highly of me." Ling Xiao smiled, revealing a kind of helplessness and determination. "I'm not a hero. I just don't want my friends to suffer because of me."

His gaze swept across the faces of the four deans one by one, his eyes full of sincerity and gratitude.

"You have always been very good to me. I have seen it all and I remember it in my heart." He continued, "I know that sometimes you may seem hesitant and cowardly when facing powerful forces, but that is only because of your position and the pressure you face. I understand and I have never blamed you."

The four deans listened to Ling Xiao's words, and the corners of their mouths twitched unconsciously. They all knew in their hearts that what Ling Xiao said was true.

As the presidents of the Tianxiahui, they shouldered the safety and future of the entire sect, and had to be cautious in every step. Facing a behemoth like the Donghai Jiang Family, they really felt powerless.

They all knew that they could not defend Ling Xiao. The Jiang family of the East Sea alone was already a headache for them, not to mention the more powerful East Sea Empress Palace and the Southern Region Holy Hall. If these forces joined forces to deal with the Tianxia Association because of Ling Xiao, the consequences would be disastrous.

The Second Dean opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but in the end he didn't say anything. Although he didn't like Ling Xiao in his heart, he had to admit that Ling Xiao was a responsible boy.

Although his words sounded a bit harsh, they were sincere and genuine. What else could he say? He could only look at Ling Xiao silently, feeling mixed emotions.

The four deans fell silent. They knew that Ling Xiao's decision was not made on impulse but was the result of careful consideration.

They also understood that this was Ling Xiao's sacrifice to protect Tianxiahui and his friends. They could not stop Ling Xiao's decision and could only pray for him silently in their hearts.

"Everyone, as I am about to leave the Tianxia Association, I have only one request." Ling Xiao's eyes swept over the four deans one by one, his tone firm and earnest, "Please protect my friends. I don't want them to be implicated or hurt because of me."

There was a complex light in his eyes, which was a cherishment of friendship and a worry about the future. He knew what kind of storm he would face, but he was more worried about the partners who fought and grew up with him.

"Oh, by the way, my brother Jin Yan joined the Tian Xia Association as a special member, but I haven't seen him since he joined." Ling Xiao suddenly thought of Jin Yan, the brother with whom he had a deep friendship. "Where did he go? How is he doing now?"

When the Grand Master heard Jin Yan's name, he couldn't help but widen his eyes, with a hint of surprise in his eyes. He didn't expect that Jin Yan, who was highly regarded in the Tianxia Association and was accepted as a personal disciple by the Master, actually had such a deep friendship with Ling Xiao.

"Jin Yan is your brother?" The Grand Master couldn't help but confirm, with a hint of disbelief in his voice.

Ling Xiao nodded, with a smile on his face: "Yes, he is one of my best brothers."

The Grand Dean took a deep breath, calmed himself down, and then slowly said, "Don't worry, Jin Yan is now with the Master and has become his personal disciple. He has received the best training and care in the Tianxia Association, and there will be no problems."

His words were full of admiration and trust for Jin Yan, and also revealed his importance and commitment to Ling Xiao's request.

He understood Ling Xiao's concerns and the weight of his request, so he solemnly promised to protect Ling Xiao's friends and prevent them from any harm.

"That's good. Please keep it a secret." Ling Xiao looked at the four deans deeply, with a bit of entrustment and earnestness in his eyes, "Don't let outsiders know about my brotherly relationship with Jin Yan, and don't tell Jin Yan that I'm leaving soon, so that he can practice in peace without being disturbed by the outside world."

He turned around, his eyes lingering on the buildings of Tianxiahui, and an indescribable feeling of nostalgia welled up in his heart.

Although this is not his home, although some people have grudges against him and even did not like him when he first arrived, at this moment, he found that he had developed a deep affection for this land.

Tianxiahui, a place he once thought was just a passing place, has now become an inseparable part of his heart.