"Next up is the Spirit System."
Mu En's gaze swept across the long table, landing directly on Yan Shaozhe, who sat at the far left of the table.
This guy was actually looking down!
Mu En gently tapped the table, the table carved from the golden ancient tree producing a dull thud.
"Shaozhe, why are you looking down?"
"Raise your head."
"Everyone here is your elder and colleague.
This meeting is of great importance. Concentrate and don't let your mind wander!"
Yan Shaozhe immediately raised his head, sat upright, and nodded to Mu En, saying,
"I understand, teacher."
Standing next to Mu En, Long Xiaoyao was somewhat stunned, thinking to himself,
"Xi Shui showed this same behavior when she was young and feeling embarrassed."
"Is it really unrelated?"
Long Xiaoyao suddenly doubted his earlier conclusion.
"Never mind, I'll ask Xi Shui through the magic network later."
"Ask her if she has any relatives."
Mu En looked at Yan Shaozhe raising his head and nodded, feeling a slight sense of relief.
Regardless of Yan Shaozhe's shortcomings, the boy still respected his teacher.
It's fortunate this is Douluo Continent, not the Naruto anime next door; the master-disciple atmosphere here is far better.
As for the disciples' reputation, Naruto is undoubtedly the best.
"Regarding the Martial Soul Department, I spent a long time exploring the outer academy recently and audited many classes."
"In my opinion, the outer academy's curriculum is rigid and homogenized."
"The teachers' abilities vary greatly; some are excellent, others are extremely poor."
"For example, some teachers' understanding of training students is simply to squeeze out their potential, completely disregarding the differences in students' abilities."
"Such high-pressure training may be effective in the short term, but in the long run, it will damage the body's foundation, resulting in more harm than good!"
"Some teachers, however, can develop different training methods and arrange appropriate training intensity based on the different physical characteristics of each student."
They even analyze and research Martial Souls for students, giving them advice on future development, and even helping them hunt for Martial Souls at their own expense."
"These are the teachers Shrek Academy needs."
"Where can't pure high-pressure training be done?"
"We are not the Body Sect, and not all of them possess Body Martial Souls."
"Shrek Academy, as the continent's number one academy, aims to cultivate geniuses into monsters, and monsters into super monsters!"
"If a genius graduates and remains a genius, then that's a failure of education!"
"Especially since the expulsion culture in the outer academy is extremely serious!!!"
"The reasons for expulsion are appalling!"
"Arbitrarily expelling these children is irresponsible, especially for such ridiculous reasons.
What will the outside world think of our academy?"
"They dare not speak out now because we have the power, but what about the future?"
"Who knows if there will be a situation where everyone kicks us when we're down?"
"Yan Shaozhe!"
Upon hearing the teacher call his name, Yan Shaozhe immediately stood up and looked at Mu En respectfully.
"The reform of the Spirit Department at Shrek Academy's Outer Court must be drastic!
There can be no leniency."
"Start with the teachers; the Academic Affairs Office also needs a overhaul."
"Du Weilun, the current Dean of Studies for the Spirit Department's Outer Court, will be promoted to Vice Dean; I will personally appoint the Dean."
"As for those in the Academic Affairs Office who are unworthy of their positions, I've already compiled a list; let them leave voluntarily, don't ask me to."
"As for the Outer Court's teachers, I will also purge a number, keeping only the talented ones."
"These teachers must learn how to properly guide students, not just answer questions with questions."
"I will not allow the Outer Court to see a resurgence of expulsions."
"Everyone must take responsibility for their students!" "
At the same time, I will abolish the City Lord's recommendation letter system."
"Shrek Academy was a commoner's academy when it was still Blue Tyrant Academy!"
"In the future, all students who meet the requirements can enroll at Shrek Academy."
"If any student comes from a poor family, the homeroom teacher must report it promptly and provide subsidies to ensure the student can continue their studies."
"Shrek isn't short of money!"
"If anyone tries to withhold student aid, I'll personally rip their head off."
Moon's last words carried a deep killing intent, sending a chill down Yan Shaozhe's spine. He realized his teacher was serious.
The surrounding Sea God Pavilion members were gratified; they seemed to see the fearless Dragon God Douluo of the past return.
The title of the Black and White Twin Holy Dragons was earned through hard work!
Mu En withdrew his imposing aura and continued,
"Starting this year, first-year students in the Spirit Department must study Soul Guidance Device courses and mathematics courses."
"Core disciples selected through the freshman assessment will not be divided into Spirit Department and Soul Guidance Department for the time being."
"When first-year students move up to second-year, all first-year students can freely choose their future development direction."
"The same applies to core disciples." "
From today onwards, inner court disciples of the Spirit Department must learn how to use Soul Guidance Devices.
The future belongs to Soul Guidance Devices, so everyone must keep up with the times!"
"Shao Zhe, do you understand?"
Yan Shao Zhe, standing in the distance, immediately nodded and said,
"I understand, teacher!"
Mu En pressed his palm down towards him and said,
"Reforms cannot be finalized in a single meeting today."
"They will need to be modified based on the actual situation later, and every member of the Sea God Pavilion needs to contribute."
"Any questions?"
Qian Duoduo pondered for a moment and spoke up,
"Elder Mu, with this arrangement, we have a great need for teachers in mathematics, Soul Guidance Device design, and Soul Guidance Device analysis."
"For the latter two, we can quickly convert existing Soul Guidance Department teachers using textbooks from Xilu City."
"However, math teacher, I'm afraid…"
Moon paused to think, then said to Qian Duoduo,
"I'll talk to the passionate leader and bring in some math and soul tool teachers."
Qian Duoduo nodded; the teachers in Xilu City were quite skilled.
This was exactly what Huo Yuhao wanted, as he could use this opportunity to send some idealistic figures to Shrek Academy.
For example, Anaxagoras, who came recently, or Naksha.
The Sea God Pavilion meeting was nearing its end when Elder Song suddenly looked at Moon and said,
"Elder Moon, I heard you've taken on two disciples?"
Upon hearing this, Mu En smiled and said,
"That's right."
"One is named Bai E, and the other is named Maidemos."
"Both are wonderful children."
After speaking, Mu En retrieved their pictures from the magic network for everyone to see.
Zhuang Yusen recognized them and said,
"Aren't these Feng Jin's companions?"
"I sensed their different auras when I first saw them."
Mu En smiled and said,
"Both children possess ultimate martial souls."
"One is ultimate light, the other ultimate power."
"They are the future of Shrek Academy."
"Shao Zhe, Lin'er, these two are now your junior brothers."
"Please look after them in the future."
Yan Shao Zhe and Xian Lin'er nodded in unison.
The surrounding elders marveled, after all, ultimate martial souls were a rare occurrence, only appearing once every few thousand years, and two had appeared this year.
Xuanzi seemed to have thought of something, looking at Zhuang Yusen and teasing him,
"Old Zhuang, I heard that Old Song beat you up a while ago, all for that girl named Feng Jin?"
Zhuang Yusen puffed out his beard and glared, saying,
"What are you talking about?"
"How can you call a healing-type Soul Master's fighting style 'taking a beating'?
That's called attrition!"
"Did you see Old Song get away with it?"
"Didn't he still drag his daughter along to beat me up, barely managing to suppress me?"
Xian Lin'er, watching from afar, blushed and wanted to bury her head under the table.
That day, her mother couldn't do anything to Old Zhuang and was relentlessly mocked by him.
Old Song, unable to bear it any longer, dragged Xian Lin'er along to beat Old Zhuang up.
At first, Xian Lin'er was unwilling, but in the end, at her mother's request, she could only endure Old Zhuang's suffering a little longer.
Xuanzi laughed heartily, while Elder Song looked at Zhuang Yusen with disdain and said,
"Still wasting time."
"You're all bruised and battered, and you're still being stubborn."
"If it weren't for your frail health, I would have knocked you down with the first blow."
Zhuang Yusen shook his finger at Elder Song provocatively and said,
"Heh, Feng Jin's dream is to become a doctor, so she'll eventually be a healing-type Soul Master."
"You're not suitable."
Elder Song said dismissively,
"So what?"
"Can't healing-type Soul Masters have combat power?
Who would be a punching bag like you?"
"Can't you heal yourself while tearing enemies apart with a whirlwind?"
"That child's near-ultimate wind attribute can't be wasted!"
"I can guarantee that with just four Soul Rings, she can definitely become an ultimate wind!"
"That child's wind attribute is very versatile.
Lin'er only taught her for a short while, and she can already simulate the power of Azure Flame Decomposition with wind elements."
Just as the two started arguing, Mu En watched with amusement and said,
"Why don't you two just teach her together?"
"One teaches healing, the other teaches the use of wind elements."
"You two should go ask Feng Jin for her opinion."
...
Huo Yuhao didn't concern himself with what happened at the Sea God Pavilion, but Tianmeng Ice Silkworm secretly recorded everything through the magic network and stored it on the server for Huo Yuhao to review.
Huo Yuhao was currently strolling around the streets with Gu Yuena, while Xia Die followed beside them, obediently holding Huo Yuhao's large hand.
She liked this warmth.
"Boss, what are you doing?"
Gu Yuena asked curiously, watching Huo Yuhao's fingers fly across the magic network screen.
"I'm sending a message to the root members of Sunset Forest."
"I'm planning to go there soon."
"Alright, let's go, I'll take you two to the auction house in Shrek City."
After saying that, Huo Yuhao pulled Xia Die and led Gu Yuena to the largest auction house in Shrek City.
This was a unique feature of the fantasy world, something you had to experience; Huo Yuhao hadn't really experienced it many times.
At this moment, on the outskirts of Sunset Forest, at the Passionate Garrison.
A stern-looking man with short black hair and a stubble on his chin exhaled a smoke ring, his dark eyes fixed on the map in his hand.
"Kiritsugu, what are you looking at?"
A simple-looking boy with short, reddish-brown hair walked in carrying a stack of documents, his brown eyes filled with confusion.
"Shirou."
"I'm looking for the pattern in the arrangement of the Seven Absolute Flowers of Azure Phosphorescence."
"Those eerie, emerald-green flowers were clearly planted here intentionally."
"Once we find the pattern, we can pinpoint the Yin-Yang Well within."
"The armor made from the Ice Extreme Divine Crystal isn't fully developed; it consumes a lot of soul power, so we must find the shortest route."
"Where are the others?"
Shirou put down the documents in his hand and said,
"They went to investigate that statue."
"I'll cook dinner tonight."
"And smoke less, or I might send it to Illya and Mom."
Kiritsugu Emiya reluctantly put down his cigarette and said,
"Sigh, don't tell Illya about this."
"But are you cooking dinner tonight?"
"That's a treat."
The black-haired man smiled slightly, then suddenly felt a message from the magic network. He opened it and found it was from Huo Yuhao.
After Shirou finished organizing the documents, he looked at Kiritsugu and said,
"Kiritsugu, who sent this?"
Kiritsugu subconsciously reached for his cigarette, but put it down halfway through and said,
"It was that person."
(End of Chapter)
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