Chapter 138 has been completely exposed! Shrek Academy in the dark world is still fleecing its followers!
As the sunset faded in the sky, discussions about the "Shrek Inspection Team" and the "Inner Court Admission Rules" stirred up vastly different waves in the two worlds.
Meanwhile, in the underworld...
The more the Soul Masters thought about it, the more they felt something was wrong.
In their world, which follows the law of the jungle and prioritizes profit, any "dedication" that doesn't involve expecting anything in return is highly suspicious.
"You should carefully consider these rules." A Soul Master from the underworld said, his eyes full of mockery.
"Complete ten highly difficult tasks unconditionally? And they call it upholding justice and practical training? Isn't this just making these top geniuses work for Shrek Academy for free?"
"That's right, high-difficulty missions mean an extremely high risk of death. Shrek Academy not only doesn't need to pay these 'temporary workers' compensation or wages, but can also enjoy the fame and resources after the mission is successful." The guild manager next to him pushed up his glasses, his tone cold.
"This isn't an academy, it's a capitalist farm that eats people alive. If that's the logic, I could open an inner academy too, all I have to do is find a bunch of idiots to die."
The discussions in the underworld grew louder, with most Black Soul Masters expressing strong dissatisfaction with this "harvesting" system.
In their view, this rule that exploits the passion of young people is essentially a plunder of talent.
...
From Huo Yuhao's perspective, he stared intently at the sky, his brows furrowed.
Although he was in the dark world, he instinctively held onto a glimmer of hope for the world that had Bai Xuanzi.
"Wang Dong'er, what do you think?" Huo Yuhao turned his head, his voice low.
"Would Shrek Academy in the White World really create such outrageous rules? If so, wouldn't Bai Xuanzi's so-called 'order' just become a fig leaf to cover up exploitation?"
Wang Dong'er crossed her arms, her gaze never leaving the sky. She replied calmly, "Ning Tian only heard it from his elders; that's an outsider's perspective."
"A person with Bai Xuanzi's personality would never allow such a flawed system of exploitation to exist."
"Let's keep watching; the answer should be in what Ma Xiaotao says next."
In another shadowy spot, Hei Xuanzi's face was now extremely pale.
His breathing became heavy, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.
Because he knew very well that Shrek in the underworld was now implementing a strict "Overseership Dedication System".
He dared not look up, afraid of meeting the increasingly suspicious gazes around him.
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[The video continues playing on the screen.]
Faced with Ning Tian's statement about "justice" and "dedication," Ma Xiaotao did not show any satisfaction; instead, she revealed a self-deprecating smile.
She reached out her hand, stopping Ning Tian from continuing.
"Ning Tian, the rules you mentioned did indeed exist." Ma Xiaotao's voice could be clearly heard on the quiet playground.
"But I have to frankly admit that Shrek's system was indeed very exploitative during that period."
"Because it essentially exploits the cadets' loyalty and enthusiasm for the academy, making them perform dangerous tasks that should be the responsibility of professional order officers."
"No compensation, no regard for cost, and even the sanctification of this sacrifice. In your current parlance, that's truly treating trainees like 'harvesting leeks.'"
Ma Xiaotao's words stunned the freshmen.
She then turned her head to look at a teaching building directly in front of her, her tone becoming extremely reverent: "Therefore, many years ago, after Elder Xuan took over the Sea God Pavilion, the first thing he did was to completely abolish this corrupt supervisory system."
He believed that the college's role was to teach, not to exploit.
"Now, there's only one hurdle to entering the inner courtyard: your strength must meet the required standard."
"As for the so-called 'pledge of allegiance' missions, they have all been cancelled. Now, if inner court students participate in order maintenance, it's as trainee order officers, and the academy will provide them with generous stipends and resource compensation."
"The only remaining restriction is that inner court students must serve within the Shrek Academy system or its affiliated forces for at least ten years after graduation."
"Of course, the working environment, salary, and future promotion opportunities there are among the best in the entire continent. This is no longer unpaid exploitation, but a two-way career development path."
Upon hearing Ma Xiaotao's explanation, the Soul Masters of the Underworld felt a sense of sudden realization and satisfaction.
"That's right! This is what Shrek Academy should be doing." An old Soul Master clapped his hands and cheered.
"Abolish outdated and deceptive rules, and give talented people the treatment they deserve. Bai Xuanzi's move directly transformed the original exploitation into an elite training program."
"Using enthusiasm to make students work themselves to the bone is truly disgusting. Shrek in the white world can openly admit past mistakes and reform, which gives them real confidence."
However, after marveling at the progress of the White World, some astute Soul Masters suddenly realized something.
"Wait a minute... the white world has been reformed, but what about our black world?"
"Yes! I remember a relative of mine had a child who went into the inner academy and never came back. They said he went missing while on a surveillance mission, and the academy didn't even give him an explanation."
One of the bolder Soul Kings stood up and loudly asked Xuanzi, "Elder Xuan! Shrek Academy in the White World has abolished that exploitative system. Are the rules of our Black World's Inner Court still based on the old 'unpaid contribution' system?"
Hei Xuanzi was struck dumb by the question.
He suddenly raised his head, his aged face flushed with a mixture of panic and anger.
He opened his mouth, wanting to refute, but found that he couldn't find any excuse at all.
"No comment!" Xuanzi abruptly flicked his sleeve, his aura fluctuating violently. "This is an internal secret of the academy; it's none of your business to interfere!"
After saying that, he ignored everyone and turned around to walk hurriedly toward the office building.
However, his eagerness to escape has become the most conclusive evidence in the eyes of the soul masters in the underworld.
"Tsk tsk tsk, no comment? Isn't that a tacit admission?"
"The white world has evolved into a temple of order, while our Shrek in the black world is still playing the old trick of 'harvesting the韭菜' (a metaphor for exploiting others)."
"They treat their students like韭菜 (leeks) to be harvested, letting them die for free while they sit in the Sea God Pavilion enjoying fame and resources. This Black Shrek is utterly ruthless."
Many soul masters from the underworld sneered as they watched Xuanzi's disheveled departure.
They discovered that every step forward in the white world was ruthlessly tearing away the facade of the hypocrites in the black world.
Their Shrek in the dark world is getting more and more disgusting.
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