Chapter 178: Developing the Plan for Freeloading

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"Gang!"

Flender spoke in a low voice, and from his tone, one could hear that he could no longer suppress his anger.

To not even discuss with him and directly express his thoughts to Qin Ming, he was the Dean of Shrek Academy, after all!

Anyone in this situation would also be furious.

"Master, this..."

Qin Ming was extremely embarrassed now. Because the words he accidentally blurted out almost caused an argument between them.

Although he really wanted to agree with the Dean's request, facing his own mentor, he couldn't help but feel guilty.

Looking at Flender's suppressed anger, Grandmaster sighed and said, "Flender, we need to give those children those spots, but Shrek Academy really can't help them right now."

"Just because of this, you want me to give up my years of effort in running Shrek Academy?" Flender angrily said.

"Flender! Don't forget the original intention of establishing Shrek. Are you going to hinder the growth of these children because of your ridiculous pride?"

"I..."

Flender was speechless against Grandmaster's question. He stared at Grandmaster, but his anger had already subsided, and his eyes became desolate.

Indeed, he admitted that Grandmaster was right. However, he had worked so hard for the academy, persisted until now, and finally had the funds to create a better learning environment.

But why couldn't he wait a little longer?

However, Flender knew very well that he could wait, but these students couldn't.

"Moreover, we are not asking you to disband Shrek Academy. We are just going to the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy for a year or two of exchange studies. After it is over, we can still come back and continue operating our Shrek Academy." Grandmaster looked at Flender's dim expression and added.

"Really?"

Hearing Grandmaster say so, Flender suddenly became calm.

"This idea is quite good. You can also take this opportunity to renovate your academy. Don't you have money?" Zeng Yi couldn't help but interrupt.

Zeng Yi himself was a bit tired of staying in Shrek Academy. He was a restless person and preferred to travel and cultivate at the same time.

Wielding his sword and traveling the world! This was the life Zeng Yi wanted.

Going to the Heaven Dou Imperial City to have some fun, it felt great!

"Fine, let Gang decide." Flender agreed.

With just this reason, Flender would not be so heartbroken. They were not disbanded from Shrek Academy; they were just freeloading at the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy.

Freeloading was something he loved the most.

However, as a Dean, he couldn't provide such an opportunity for the students. Making the students go to another academy for it would be a failure.

He decided that during this time, he would definitely build a brand-new Shrek Academy and make Shrek a high-level Soul Master Academy. In the future, Shrek Academy should also have the qualification to participate in the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament.

However, Qin Ming, who was on the side, couldn't help but twitch the corners of his mouth.

Although Shrek was his alma mater, right now he was a teacher at the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy! Was it really okay to say such things in front of him?

Qin Ming felt like face-palming inwardly.

Shrek Academy still looked just like the Shrek he knew, shameless and unchanged.

Since he had settled this side of things, now it depended on what the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy would say.

Grandmaster looked at Qin Ming again and asked, "So? Can your Heaven Dou Imperial Academy agree to this request?"

Qin Ming frowned and thought for a moment before saying, "There shouldn't be a problem with that. With the strength of your students, they can represent the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy to participate in the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament and bring honor to the academy. The Heaven Dou Imperial Academy should be willing to agree to this request. However, it might be a bit difficult to leave the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy after that."

He had some reputation at the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, and with Grandmaster's request, he could make decisions for them. Moreover, the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy would be more than happy to agree.

But once they get involved with those nobles, it will be quite troublesome to break free from their influence.

He was afraid that these students would be kept at the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy by those people using connections, which would be a huge loss for his alma mater, Shrek Academy.

But Zeng Yi, hearing this, rolled his eyes and looked very disdainful.

"Senior Qin, don't worry about it. They don't have the ability to stop them with their Heaven Dou Imperial Academy."

Qin Ming was shocked by these words and looked at the calm young man and said, "Do you know who this person is who can help them?"

"You should speak properly! Can't you even say the person's name?" Ning Rongrong glared at Zeng Yi, displeased.

"This junior..."

Qin Ming couldn't help but look at Ning Rongrong. He remembered that Ning Rongrong's martial soul was the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. Having the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda martial soul meant she was a direct disciple of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

And at this age, possessing such soul power, her talent in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect must not be simple.

"Let me tell you, her father is the current Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. With this connection, do you think those people in the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy would dare to stop them?" Zeng Yi said.

"This junior... you are the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's little princess!" Qin Ming's heart trembled, and his gaze looked at his mentor, Flender.

How did he, as the Dean, manage to bring the princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to be a student? This was simply unimaginable!

Qin Ming knew very well how powerful the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was. Having stayed in the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy for quite some time, he had also heard that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was a supporter of the Heaven Dou Empire.

This supporter didn't mean that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was a vassal of the Heaven Dou Empire, but rather the support behind the Heaven Dou Empire.

It could be imagined just how powerful the influence of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was.

"Hehe, I didn't expect that our Shrek Academy would actually have such a background. With this connection, it will be easier to solve this problem." Qin Ming laughed.

The group of people had the celebration banquet last night amidst laughter and joy, and then in the early morning of the next day, they settled the bills at the hotel and started heading back to Shrek Academy.

Returning to that familiar village, although it lacked the prosperity of Suotuo City, the noise of the city was also absent. The feeling of home was so familiar, and for the seven of them, Shrek Academy had long been like a home.

And for Zeng Yi, it was almost the same, as he felt that any place was the same. Just that here, he felt a little more at ease.

After returning to Shrek Academy, Grandmaster did not immediately begin training but gave them a day off to relax and adjust their mental state.

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After a day had passed.

Early in the morning, Grandmaster gathered the eight of them on the training ground.

Grandmaster swept his gaze over the group and finally rested his eyes on Zhu Zhuqing.

A few days ago, Zhu Zhuqing had already broken through to the 30th level of soul power. As long as she absorbed another soul ring, she could become a Soul Elder.

Once Zhu Zhuqing became a Soul Elder, he believed that their overall strength would greatly increase.

Grandmaster said sternly, "The second phase of training is over now, so we won't be rushing into the next phase of training. In these two months, I want you to calm down and fully digest and absorb the combat experience from the past month."

"Master, can we do our own thing during this time?" Tang San raised his hand and asked.

"Yes, these two months were meant for you to relax."

Grandmaster knew very well that cultivation required a balance. Rushing success was not a wise move. After an intense training, it was better to let them ponder, as it would yield better results.

"Then can I go get a soul ring?" Zhu Zhuqing stepped forward and said.

With her eyes burning with determination, she was eager to absorb a soul ring and become a Soul Elder.

The battles from last night made her realize deeply that her strength was still lacking. If she were a Soul Elder with three rings at that time, she definitely wouldn't have struggled so much.

Grandmaster looked at Zhu Zhuqing's resolute gaze, his expression calm, and said, "Yes, there is time now, you can indeed go get a soul ring. I'll let Zhao Wuji and Zeng Yi accompany you."