Reunion with Ning Fengzhi
"Now, I'm going to talk about the second thing!"
Lu Yuan cleared his throat and said, "The second thing is that the academy will set up scholarships and grants to help students with excellent grades and those from very poor families. The specific conditions and requirements will be explained by the class teachers of each class, and eligible students can apply."
"Thirdly, the college will increase the number of work-study positions, which will not only meet the basic living needs of the students, but also help them develop their self-reliance."
"Now I have one last thing to say!"
"From now on, Heavenly Star Academy will be divided into an inner and outer academies. Inner academy disciples will enjoy better treatment, with tuition waived and priority access to various resources, including training grounds, food supplies, medicinal resources, guidance from high-level Soul Master, and so on."
"Students from the outer academy can join the inner academy by passing the assessment set by the academy. There are two specific assessments. One is level. To join the inner academy, one must have Soul Power Level of 35 or above before the age of 20, or Soul Power level of 25 or above before the age of 14."
"The second condition is strength, that is, the combat power of the Soul Master himself. Level does not represent everything. Students who have a realm but no matching strength are not needed by the Inner Academy. Only students who can make good use of their Martial Soul and give full play to their own strength are the students that the Inner Academy wants to cultivate."
"As for support-type Soul Master, they are evaluated by specialized teachers, and those who pass the assessment can join the Inner Academy."
"One last thing is that the members of the next Continental Elite Soul Master Competition will be selected from the Inner Academy students. Whether you are selected or not depends on your strength. Alright, that's all for now. Everyone, work hard."
After Lu Yuan finished speaking, his gaze sharpened as he looked down at the many students below.
One second, two seconds, three seconds passed.
A thunderous applause erupted, and the way the students looked at Lu Yuan changed noticeably; it was a look of welcome and acceptance.
Of all the schools in the entire Heaven Dou Empire, only the current Heavenly Star Academy offers such preferential treatment to commoner students.
The halving of tuition fees, the establishment of scholarships and grants, and the provision of more work-study opportunities have undoubtedly greatly reduced the burden on ordinary students' families. The students present are mostly from ordinary families, so how could they not welcome and accept them from the bottom of their hearts?
After all, Lu Yuan was genuinely putting himself in their shoes and considering their needs.
At the same time, Lu Yuan's division of the inner and outer academies also aroused the desire of many students to become stronger.
With such excellent benefits, those students who are capable and meet the requirements naturally yearn to join.
After all, besides the treatment, the title of Inner Academy students is obviously more prestigious, and the students who will participate in the next Continental Elite Soul Master Competition will also be selected in the Inner Academy, which undoubtedly makes the atmosphere of competition to become stronger even more intense.
Seeing the somewhat agitated students, Lu Yuan smiled faintly, turned around and left the platform. He had finished speaking and could leave now. To be honest, he didn't like this kind of scene.
Especially when he speaks on stage, it always gives me the feeling of listening to a principal's speech at a school opening ceremony in a past life. The old-fashioned and boring opening remarks are long and tedious, making people doze off. Now it's his turn, so he can just say a few simple words.
After all, isn't it enough to just state the key points? What's the point of saying so much unnecessary nonsense?
Lu Yuan has left the platform; let the other teachers handle the rest. They should be quite adept at these tasks.
Lu Yuan left the high platform, and Zhu Zhuqing naturally followed him.
As for Long Xiaoyao, Dugu Bo, and Mad Rhino Douluo, they all followed behind him.
That's right, Mad Rhino Douluo is still following him, but only temporarily. Right now, they don't have enough manpower, so they can only use him as a substitute. When they have enough people later, they can send him to Xue'er's side.
After all, it's not a pleasant feeling to always have someone secretly watching you.
"Where do we go next?" Zhu Zhuqing asked softly.
"Go and greet some distinguished guests, such as Sect Master Ning of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect!" Lu Yuan said calmly, his Double Pupils flashing as he glanced in a certain direction.
"Hehe, long time no see, Xiao Yuan, your senses are still as sharp as ever!" Three figures emerged from behind a large tree as Lu Yuan looked at them.
The leader was naturally Ning Fengzhi, the sect master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. To his left was Sword Douluo Chen Xin known for his unparalleled attack power, while to his right was a girl of about twelve or thirteen years old with long brown hair and a beautiful oval face. She wore a white dress that made her look graceful and elegant, and her every move exuded the refined air of an upper-class noble.
It was Ning Rongrong they hadn't seen for several months.
At this moment, she stared intently at Lu Yuan with her large eyes, her blue pupils sparkling with an unusual brilliance.
"Uncle Ning, it has indeed been a long time!" Lu Yuan nodded slightly and greeted Ning Fengzhi.
Since Lu Yuan and Ning Fengzhi met more than two years ago, both sides have been working to get closer for their own purposes, and their way of addressing each other has long since changed.
"Xiao Yuan, congratulations on the official establishment of your Heavenly Star Academy! Today, Sword Uncle, Rongrong, and I have come here especially to congratulate you!" Ning Fengzhi said with a smile.
"Thank you, Uncle Ning. It's not convenient to talk here. Let's find somewhere to sit down and talk," Lu Yuan suggested.
"Sure, I'll do as you say!" Ning Fengzhi said with a smile.
In the quiet tea room, everyone sat facing each other.
Lu Yuan and Zhu Zhuqing sat on one side, Ning Fengzhi and Ning Rongrong sat on the other side, and Long Xiaoyao and the other two, along with Sword Douluo, stood behind the two of them respectively.
Ning Fengzhi's gaze first swept over Zhu Zhuqing, a hint of surprise in his eyes. After a moment, he looked at the three people behind Lu Yuan.
Ning Fengzhi had met Long Xiaoyao and Mad Rhino Douluo before, but he didn't know that Dugu Bo was also standing behind Lu Yuan.
Could it be?
Ning Fengzhi had some guesses in his mind.
"Isn't this Poison Douluo, Senior Dugu? Xiao Yuan, how come Senior Dugu is with you?" Ning Fengzhi asked.
"I hit it off with Senior Dugu at first sight, and he has now joined the force I established," Lu Yuan said with a slight smile.
"The power you established?" Ning Fengzhi asked with a hint of doubt. Lu Yuan had established a power? How come he had no idea?
Seemingly noticing Ning Fengzhi's confusion, Lu Yuan said, "It's still in its early stages. We've only just chosen a location, and it will be a while before it's fully established, so we haven't announced it to the public yet!"
"Oh! I see!" Ning Fengzhi nodded in understanding, but secretly pondered that Lu Yuan now had three Titled Douluo behind him. Once this power was established, it would definitely impact the existing power structure. It seemed that the Upper Three Sects would become the Upper Four Sects.