Upon hearing Yu Xiaogang's words, Tang San, Yu Tianheng, and the other students immediately revealed their Spirit Rings. Not a single child was below the thirtieth level.
"Exchange students?" Qin Ming carefully observed the condition of Tang San and the others, then exclaimed in surprise: "These children are so talented, aren't you afraid that Heavenly Dou Academy will poach them?"
Although Heavenly Dou Royal Academy is known as the top academy in the Heaven Dou Empire, it has rarely produced powerful Soul Masters in recent years, and its status has been declining.
Now, the higher-ups of Heavenly Dou Academy are desperate for talented students and are willing to pay a high price to attract them. Qin Ming himself was a victim of this situation.
The three members of the Education Committee had gone to unreasonable lengths to retain Li Xun, even agreeing to let him lead the team in the Soul Master Competition.
"Hehe, I believe these children won't forget the guidance we've given them. Moreover, if these children are to join Heavenly Dou Royal Academy, I have one condition," Yu Xiaogang said with a confident smile.
"That is, Heavenly Dou Academy must accept all the current teachers of Shrek Academy, and we must personally teach these children."
"When we decide to leave, Heavenly Dou Academy must not hinder us."
Qin Ming stared at Yu Xiaogang in astonishment, taking a while to recover: "If these children represent Heavenly Dou Royal Academy in the competition, they could indeed bring some honor to the academy. But Grandmaster, do you think it's worth it?"
"To have the children you've worked so hard to cultivate bear someone else's name."
Yu Xiaogang didn't seem bothered by this, but Flender couldn't stand it. He wanted to speak up several times but didn't know what to say.
"Hehe, it's not that serious. It's just borrowing a chicken to lay eggs," Ma Hongjun said with a sly smile, seeing Flender's conflicted expression. He had been holding back for a while and finally had a chance to speak up.
"Borrowing a chicken to lay eggs?" Qin Ming was puzzled, not understanding the meaning of the phrase.
The others from Shrek Academy instantly understood, all looking at Ma Hongjun in surprise. They hadn't expected the usually unreliable Fatty to have such a broad perspective.
"Haha, what a brilliant idea to borrow a chicken to lay eggs. Truly my disciple," Flender's eyes sparkled with delight as he looked at Ma Hongjun: "We'll use Heavenly Dou Royal Academy as the chicken to hatch the egg that belongs solely to Shrek Academy."
"Hehe, borrowing a chicken to lay eggs? Quite the clever plan," Prince Xue Xing said with a disdainful expression as he led Xue Beng out of the Education Committee, followed by the three Education Committee members and Dugu Bo.
Meng Shenji, Zhi Lin, and Bai Baoshan, the three Education Committee members, looked at the Shrek Academy group with strange expressions.
They had never imagined that someone would be so confident, coming to them as if it were a favor.
They do appreciate geniuses, and Heavenly Dou Royal Academy indeed needs fresh blood, but that doesn't mean they can agree to any condition.
Especially since they already have Li Xun, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ning Rongrong, who are capable of taking on significant roles. Why should they help raise someone else's children?
They are strong individuals with their own pride, not mere pawns to be manipulated.
Dugu Bo glanced around at the Shrek Academy group, a peculiar smile playing on his lips. He had heard about the incident involving Li Xun and the others in Suotuo City a couple of years ago.
However, the time was not yet right to publicly reveal his relationship with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, so he had to proceed cautiously based on how things developed.
"Greetings, Prince Xue Xing, Prince Xue Beng, and the three Education Committee members." Qin Ming's expression stiffened as he hurried forward to pay his respects one by one, then quickly introduced the Shrek Academy group.
"Prince Xue Xing, although my earlier words may not have been pleasant to hear, there are indeed mutual benefits to our cooperation. Your Heavenly Dou Royal Academy needs the honor of the Soul Master Competition, and our students require a good cultivation environment."
Yu Xiaogang did not appear flustered despite being overheard. He walked up to Prince Xue Xing with composure, gave a simple bow, and began speaking confidently.
"Such a win-win cooperation, why wouldn't you agree to it?"
"Hmph, honor! Heavenly Dou Royal Academy has stood tall in the Heaven Dou Empire for so many years, yet we've never sought honor through such means." Prince Xue Xing sneered, "Who are you people to dare negotiate terms with me like this?"
Prince Xue Xing then turned to the three Education Committee members, Meng Shenji, Bai Baoshan, and Zhi Lin, and asked, "Chief Meng Shenji, what is your opinion?"
Over the past two years, because Li Xun was at Heavenly Dou Royal Academy, Crown Prince Xue Qinghe had frequently visited the place under the pretext of his Junior Brother being there. He had also taken the opportunity to speak highly of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School in front of Emperor Xue Ye.
Meanwhile, his former ally, the Blue Lightning Tyrant School, had ceased contact with him ever since Yu Yuanzhen visited the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
This had left Prince Xue Xing's influence at Heavenly Dou Royal Academy in a precarious position.
Although it seemed that the Shrek Academy group had some conflict with that boy named Li Xun, with Crown Prince Xue Qinghe around, there was no doubt he would mediate.
If these people joined the academy and helped Li Xun achieve success in the Soul Master Competition, wouldn't that add to Xue Qinghe's accomplishments?
Prince Xue Xing's eyes flickered as he considered this.
"We've long heard of Dean Flender and the reputation of Shrek Academy. With Shrek's teaching staff and the talent of these students, if you sincerely wish to join Heavenly Dou Royal Academy, we would naturally welcome it."
Meng Shenji pondered for a moment, then sighed inwardly. After discussing with Bai Baoshan and Zhi Lin, he said, "However, given the current situation, I think it's best to follow the formal procedures."
If they had been unaware of the circumstances, they would have been overjoyed at the prospect of so many talented individuals and teachers joining Heavenly Dou Royal Academy.
As the top figures of the academy, they naturally wanted it to thrive. But Shrek Academy's "borrowing a chicken to lay eggs" rhetoric had left a sour taste in their mouths.
Although Heavenly Dou Royal Academy lacked talent, they were not so desperate as to abandon their pride as a prestigious institution.
Moreover, Li Xun had implemented some training methods that had significantly accelerated the students' cultivation progress. While the external students were excellent, their own students were no longer so far behind.
"Formal procedure assessment? What assessment?" Yu Xiaogang looked at Qin Ming in confusion.
"Grandmaster, it's like this. To become a teacher or enroll as a student at Heavenly Dou Royal Academy, one must at least reach the Heavenly Minor Level."
Qin Ming felt somewhat awkward. He hadn't expected things to turn out this way. "Unlike the students' Heavenly Minor Level, a Heavenly Minor Level instructor must have a Soul Power of at least level 40."
"Level 40!" Yu Xiaogang was stunned, his head turning stiffly towards the three members of the Education Committee, his face gradually turning ashen.
Everyone knew that due to the limitations of his Martial Soul, his Soul Power had been stuck at level 29, unable to progress. Was this targeting him?
"What? As a teacher, and at your age, don't you even have level 40 Soul Power?" Prince Xue Xing looked at Yu Xiaogang, whose expression was growing increasingly grim, with a teasing smile.
"What? Haha, this teacher doesn't even have level 40 Soul Power? How does he usually teach you to cultivate then?" Xue Beng, hearing this, laughed so hard he clutched his stomach.
"My teacher, Yu Xiaogang, is recognized as the Grandmaster in the Soul Master world. So what if his Soul Power is low?"
Seeing Yu Xiaogang being humiliated, Tang San's eyes turned cold, and he quickly stepped forward from the crowd: "Teaching disciples tests a teacher's knowledge. No matter how high your Soul Power levels are, who among you can match my teacher's erudition?"
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