Learning from the Dean of Education, Du Weilun, that Yan Shaozhe was currently in the Inner Court, Huo Yuhao didn't ask further and headed directly toward the Inner Court.
On the way, Leng Yaozhu suddenly asked, "So, you specifically asked me to accompany you on this trip because you're worried that Yan Shaozhe won't let you go?"
Leng Yaozhu originally didn't have much interest in the history of Shrek Academy.
But ever since she learned of Huo Yuhao's identity, she had earnestly looked up relevant records and carefully studied several key figures from this period of Shrek Academy Ten Thousand Years ago.
Among them, the current Principal of Shrek Academy, the Bright Phoenix Douluo Yan Shaozhe, was naturally within the scope of her research.
In the records she had read, this Spirit Master who possessed the Phoenix Spirit did not actually have exceptional talent; otherwise, he would not have stagnated at the threshold of level ninety-five for so many years, unable to advance further.
However, apart from his somewhat chaotic romantic history, which became a laughingstock for later generations, the history books recorded that he was wholeheartedly devoted to Shrek Academy, having dedicated his entire life's efforts to the academy.
Facing Leng Yaozhu's question, Huo Yuhao nodded directly and said, "Although Principal Yan treats me very well, it's mostly because he values my talent and potential."
He paused, then voiced the concern in his heart: "As far as I know, Principal Yan sometimes acts quite unscrupulously. As long as it is beneficial to the academy, he is very willing to use some less-than-honorable methods to achieve it."
"In this regard, it's actually quite similar to Shrek Academy Ten Thousand Years later."
After saying this, a thought even flashed through Huo Yuhao's mind.
Could those styles and habits of Shrek Academy Ten Thousand Years later have been passed down from Yan Shaozhe's generation?
Hearing his words, Leng Yaozhu couldn't help but turn her head and look at Huo Yuhao a little longer.
She thought to herself, could this child have developed some kind of trauma because of being detained by Shrek Academy before?
Huo Yuhao continued, "It's easy for me to be in Shrek Academy; they respect me and fawn over me because I am right here and can be used by the academy at any time."
"But now that I want to leave, the nature of the situation is different."
"A Genius who is not under their control is not necessarily a situation they are happy to see, so I am worried that Principal Yan might not readily agree to let me go."
Hearing this, Leng Yaozhu finally understood his calculations and raised an eyebrow slightly: "So you need me to back you up?"
Huo Yuhao smiled: "With you, Aunt Leng, a Limit Douluo, even if Principal Yan is unwilling in his heart, he won't be able to say no."
After a moment of silence, Leng Yaozhu suddenly asked, "Then, if there hadn't been such a coincidence this time, and I hadn't happened to come to this Ten Thousand Years ago, what were you originally planning to do?"
A helpless expression appeared on Huo Yuhao's face; he reached out to rub the back of his head and honestly said, "Then I wouldn't have gone to Principal Yan; I would have gone directly to Elder Mu."
Leng Yaozhu naturally knew who the Elder Mu he spoke of was: the Dragon God Douluo, Elder Mu, the current Pavilion Master of Shrek Academy's Sea God Pavilion.
From this sentence of Huo Yuhao's, she could hear that Huo Yuhao truly trusted this Elder Mu. However, since she had come to this Ten Thousand Years ago by chance, she would naturally step in to help Huo Yuhao solve some problems.
Just as she had said before that she was going to Star Luo, there was nothing wrong with taking the Opportunity to show off her strength at Shrek Academy now.
Leng Yaozhu looked at Huo Yuhao, the corners of her mouth slightly raised, revealing a smile with a hint of indulgence. Her tone was both teasing and carried an indescribable pride: "I don't know who you learned this from, being so calculating."
Huo Yuhao chuckled when he heard this, touched his nose, and didn't respond.
Leng Yaozhu added, "But this is also good; having more thoughts is better than being kept in the dark while being schemed against. How can you go out into the world without being cautious?"
While talking, the two had already flown across Sea God Lake and landed steadily on Sea God Island.
The atmosphere of the Inner Court was completely different from the Outer Court; the air was filled with a richer and purer energy of heaven and earth, and the surrounding vegetation was even more lush, everywhere revealing the weight and tranquility accumulated over time.
Huo Yuhao was clearly very familiar with this place; he skillfully navigated through several winding paths, heading all the way toward the center of Sea God Island.
Before long, a quiet and elegant small courtyard appeared in his field of vision.
From far away, he saw a figure in the courtyard stooping down to tend to the flowers and plants.
After getting closer, Huo Yuhao stood still at the courtyard gate and respectfully called out, "Dean Cai."
The person he saw was none other than the First Dean of the Martial Soul Department, Cai Mei'er, who was also Yan Shaozhe's wife.
Although Cai Mei'er held a high position, her temperament was extremely gentle and introverted, and she was kind to others; Huo Yuhao had a very good impression of her.
Hearing this, Cai Mei'er put down the watering can in her hand and straightened up. Her gaze naturally swept past Huo Yuhao first and landed on Leng Yaozhu behind him, a flash of undisguised amazement crossing her eyes.
That woman stood quietly half a step behind Huo Yuhao, her entire demeanor cold, beautiful, and noble. Although she had not released a single bit of Spirit Power, she made people involuntarily feel a sense of solemnity, not daring to underestimate her.
Cai Mei'er's heart stirred slightly, but her face still maintained a gentle smile. She then looked at Huo Yuhao and asked softly, "You're here to find Shao Zhe, right?"
Huo Yuhao nodded, and just as he was about to speak, he saw Principal Yan Shaozhe push open the door and walk out from the room behind.
Yan Shaozhe's reaction was exactly the same as Cai Mei'er's. He subconsciously cast his gaze toward Leng Yaozhu behind Huo Yuhao, lingering for a moment on that cold, beautiful, and exquisite face. A flash of amazement and scrutiny also crossed his eyes before he turned his attention back to Huo Yuhao.
Yan Shaozhe seemed completely indifferent to him bringing a stranger to Sea God Island. With an enthusiastic smile on his face, he strode forward and laughed loudly: "Yuhao, what made you think of coming over today? Is something the matter?"
Looking at the enthusiastic smile on Yan Shaozhe's face, Huo Yuhao hesitated for a moment.
He thought for a moment, didn't use pleasantries, and said straightforwardly: "Principal Yan, I have come to apply for graduation today."
As his voice fell, the smile on Yan Shaozhe's face froze.
Previously, Huo Yuhao had even politely declined Elder Mu's olive branch and chose not to become his disciple. From that time on, Yan Shaozhe knew that this young man's sense of belonging to Shrek Academy was not as strong as other Students.
But he didn't give up because of that. Who was Yan Shaozhe? He would never easily let go of talent he had set his sights on.
Over these past years, he had been "wooing" Huo Yuhao through various means.
Cultivation resources were never lacking, Cultivation Techniques and Secret Manuals were provided upon request, and even when Huo Yuhao fought the Duke of White Tiger, it was Yan Shaozhe himself who sat by to oversee the situation and back Huo Yuhao up.
He had thought these efforts were enough, especially after Huo Yuhao led the Shrek Academy team to win the All-Continent High-Rank Soul Master Academy Soul Dueling Tournament championship. Yan Shaozhe once felt that his "reformation" had finally taken effect.
But now it seemed he had failed after all; Huo Yuhao was going to leave in the end.
In this instant, a burst of anger surged up from the bottom of Yan Shaozhe's heart.
He, Yan Shaozhe, was, after all, a principal of Shrek Academy and a Titled Douluo-level powerhouse. He had spent so much effort and heart on a junior, yet the other party remained unmoved. What right did he have?
However, he quickly suppressed this surge of anger deep within his heart.
He quickly regained his composure; the muscles in his face only twitched slightly, and then that smile returned to his face.
It was as if the stiffness of that moment had never happened; his tone was still kind, even with a bit more sincere regret than before.
"With your talent and strength, even if you entered the Inner Court, there is indeed nothing left to teach you."
He changed the subject, looked at Huo Yuhao with eager eyes, and continued: "However, graduation is graduation, but that doesn't mean you have to leave."
"Yuhao, why don't you stay at the academy after graduation?"
"Even if you don't want to be a teacher, there will always be a place for you in the Sea God Pavilion."
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