Qian Renxue: My money!

The others nodded silently, clearly agreeing with Oscar's words.

Unfortunately, the second speech was less of a speech and more of a declaration of war against the Spirit Hall.

They feared that the Spirit Hall's encirclement would begin just as Chen Feng finished reading the second draft of his speech.

"How about we combine the two speeches?" Ning Rongrong suggested.

Zhu Zhuqing agreed, "I also think this is better. One version is too conservative and fails to show the difference between our New Academy and other Academy, while the other is too radical and not suitable to be said at this time. A middle ground is better."

"I think it's feasible," Tang San agreed.

"Agree."

I second that.

Everyone expressed their agreement, and Chen Feng went along with it, saying he would combine the content of the two speeches to write a new one.

He hadn't intended to use these two drafts in the first place; he wrote them down to see how others, especially Qian Renxue, would react.

If the reaction is too extreme, Chen Feng will appropriately slow down his subsequent pace and then proceed gradually.

However, in retrospect, the idea of upholding the banner of the Angel God was correct, and neither Qian Renxue nor anyone else in the organization showed any objection or opposition.

This is the power of having a legitimate reason for action.

If we don't reach a consensus and simply present what Chen Feng has researched, even if it's more beneficial to Soul Master than the Hunting Ring Method, it will probably be difficult for the public to accept it.

Because the power of tradition is strong, especially in feudal times when information updates were slow, people's ability to accept new things was not very strong.

Putting aside everything else, just look at Shrek Academy in the Douluo Dalu 2. Even though others used Soul Tool to blast open their doors, there were still quite a few people who looked down on Soul Tool.

If people could actively and proactively embrace Soul Tool, the joke about the Corpse Explosion Technique wouldn't have endured for so long.

Therefore, directly confronting tradition won't work. If you want things to go smoothly, you have to dress yourself up and become part of the tradition, and then use tradition to fight tradition.

You say that my cohabitation with Soul Beast is a heinous crime? I could also say that you have misinterpreted the thoughts of the Angel God, leading to the decline of Soul Master.

Do you understand the Angel God Angel God, or do I?

By simply changing the angle of approach, Chen Feng transformed into a supporter of the Angel God, making it much easier for others to accept.

Just like Confucianism, is the Confucianism of later generations and the Confucianism of Confucius really the same thing, apart from sharing the same name?

Aren't they all just using the name of Confucianism to promote their own ideas?

After finalizing the speech, Chen Feng moved on to a new topic. "What new facilities do we need to build in our New Academy?"

"New facilities? Xiao Feng, what do you mean?" Dai Mubai asked, puzzled.

"We previously conducted research on Artificially Created Foundation Ring and succeeded. I believe this research is ready for practical application. By fixing that Soul Tool Metal device in place and leaving the necessary space for the Foundation Establishment object empty, we can meet the needs of Foundation Ring with different attributes. We can call the place where the device is fixed the Foundation Establishment Platform," Chen Feng explained.

"Good idea. The Artificially Created Foundation Ring technology can be used directly. It will not only highlight the uniqueness of our Academy, but also avoid causing too much trouble. I will make the preparations in this regard later." Tang San agreed with the idea.

"But where should we put it?" Ning Rongrong asked.

"Just leave it at the Academy," Ma Hongjun said without hesitation.

"I don't think that's appropriate," Oscar objected. "The target age for the Foundation Ring is generally not very high, and it will continue to decrease in the future. If everyone who wants the Foundation Ring has to go to the Academy, wouldn't our university become a junior Academy?"

"I don't think it's a big deal. Letting those kids come to our Academy early on might inspire their desire to come here, which could help with recruitment," Bai Chenxiang said with a smile.

"That makes sense, it'll be even more lively that way." Xiao Wu also thought it was a good idea.

"But we're running a school, not a restaurant. We don't need it to be so lively, do we?" Oscar insisted on his opinion.

"I support placing the Foundation Establishment Platform outside; it's safer that way," Zhu Zhuqing interjected at this point.

"That's right. The age of those who need the Foundation Establishment Platform will get younger and younger, which means that there will definitely be elders accompanying them. And these people are a mixed bag. If the Foundation Establishment Platform is placed in the Academy and other people are allowed to come in freely, there is a high possibility that problems will arise." Tang San also noticed the safety issue.

Now Bai Chenxiang and Xiao Wu hesitated and no longer insisted on their own ideas.

"In that case, let's build a large plaza outside the Academy gate and place the Foundation Establishment Platform there. This way, those who come to Foundation Establishment can observe our Academy, and we can also prevent unauthorized personnel from entering," Chen Feng decided.

Everyone agreed that it was a good idea. Tang San thought for a moment and then asked, "Now that we've built a plaza and placed the Foundation Establishment Platform there, should we also install other facilities?"

"The Soul Pact Method is not convenient to use at the moment," Chen Feng said.

"I know that. The main problem is that having a Foundation Establishment Platform in a large square just feels a bit empty."

Ning Rongrong suddenly laughed and said, "Xiao San, don't worry about that. The square and its surrounding area definitely won't be empty, and it might even be difficult to find a space in the future."

Tang San asked, somewhat puzzled, "Why?"

Chen Feng figured it out, "It's because of the shops. If Foundation Establishment Platform is set up there, shops related to Soul Master will probably gather around it. Merchants are very shrewd; they won't let go of such a good place to make money."

"That's right. After the child completes the Foundation Establishment, the elders will most likely buy some food and drinks to reward the child. If there are any other necessities, they will definitely buy them at the same time." Ma Hongjun already had a picture in his mind.

"So, if we build that square, we can make a fortune just by renting out the surrounding land," Ning Rongrong said with a smile.

"Rent?" Ma Hongjun asked, puzzled.

"Of course we'll rent it. How could we possibly sell a place like this where every inch of land is so valuable?" Ning Rongrong said, pursing her lips.

"As expected of our little steward, he's already showing some of the air of a shrewd businessman," Chen Feng joked.

"Get lost! Our Academy needs income; it can't just be spending without any revenue." Ning Rongrong lightly punched Chen Feng.

Down.

"That's true. There's a commercial street outside our school, so building a plaza and a complete industrial chain around it shouldn't be a problem," Oscar said.

"This dragon has to be a legitimate dragon," Dai Mubai suddenly said.

"There are indecent things too?" Bai Chenxiang was a little confused.

Dai Mubai coughed lightly, offering no explanation, but everyone else understood what he meant.

"This problem can be solved through review and inspection, so that the students won't be so happy that they don't want to go to school." Chen Feng silently noted down Dai Mubai's reminder.

He really hadn't expected this part, mainly because he had no experience in this area in his previous life. He didn't even know what that kind of place looked like. Otherwise, he wouldn't have gone in with others out of curiosity and happened to run into Bu Le.

"Speaking of which, now that the Foundation Establishment Platform is resolved, and we can't use the Soul Pact Method, what about the Soul Tempering Method?" Meng Yiran asked curiously.

"Should we also set up Soul Tempering Platform?" Ma Hongjun suggested.

"It's not quite suitable. The application of the Soul Tempering Method is different from that of the Artificially Created Foundation Ring. It consists of two parts: the Quenching Tattoo and the Elemental Rune Device. It's not easy to build a fixed platform for it." Tang San shook his head.

"Then we could open a shop selling Elemental Rune Device and make some money," Ning Rongrong said, her eyes lighting up.

"That's feasible. As for the issue of Quenching Rune, we can open another tattoo shop right next to the Elemental Rune Device shop," Chen Feng agreed.

Opening a tattoo shop next to a school seems a bit abstract, especially since the target customers are not limited by age. But there's no way around it, since the tattoos for the Soul Tempering Method aren't for showing off individuality, but for the needs of cultivation.

After listening to Chen Feng's words, Xiao Wu suddenly had a brilliant idea, "Hey? Since the Soul Tempering Method can be solved by two shops, why not just put the Foundation Establishment Platform in one shop as well? I always feel like it will be stolen if it's left outside."

Tang San was taken aback. "It seems... there are potential risks in this regard as well."

"Then there's no need to repair the square?" Ma Hongjun asked.

"No, we still need to repair it. At worst, we can turn it into a martial arts arena. The Academy needs a gathering place like this. Not all activities are suitable to be held inside the school. Xiao Feng's speech will also be held there," Ning Rongrong said.

Chen Feng pursed his lips, inexplicably recalling those who stole manhole covers in his past life, and said, "Alright, keeping them indoors would indeed be safer, but we need to consider foot traffic. These three shops can't be too small, and the prices shouldn't be too high."

"If we're talking about price, we have to calculate the cost first. Foundation Building Method doesn't seem to have much cost, right? The equipment and Foundation Establishment materials can be reused repeatedly," Ning Rongrong said.

"We also need Soul Beast involved, don't forget that," Zhu Zhuqing reminded her.

"Oh right, then we need to factor in the cost of the Soul Beast ' food. The Soul Beast required for the Foundation Building Method also need to be intelligent, which is..." Ning Rongrong's face showed a hint of difficulty.

"Wisdom can be solved using the Soul Pact Method. Although the Soul Pact Method cannot be used openly at this stage, it is still quite appropriate to arrange for some reliable people to undergo Soul Contract and then have them work in the Foundation Establishment Shop. They can also earn some living expenses on the side," Chen Feng said with a smile.

"If anyone finds out and asks, we can pretend it's External Beast Martial Soul like Golden Horn. There are only a few anyway," Xiao Wu added.

"That's a good idea. That will reduce the cost and prevent any trouble," Ning Rongrong said with satisfaction.

"As for the two shops that Soul Tempering Method, they're simple. One requires a skilled tattoo artist and Soul Tool Crystal Powder, and the other requires Elemental Rune Device. Just set the price based on what you see," Chen Feng said.

"Then why not combine the two shops into one? After getting the Rune tattooed, you can directly buy the devices," Dai Mubai suggested.

"That's fine, we'll see how big the venue is then."

After agreeing on the relevant matters concerning the Academy facilities, Chen Feng suggested that Tang San consider the energy level of the Foundation Establishment Platform. Since different people require different strengths of Foundation Ring, the Foundation Ring provided by the Foundation Establishment Platform should ideally vary according to the individual's tolerance, gradually increasing from weak to strong until reaching the individual's limit.

In this way, the Foundation Establishment Platform provides Foundation Ring Foundation Ring of optimal age, which are undoubtedly better than those obtained by hunting Soul Beast.

In this way, the hunting of Soul Beast can be reduced to some extent.

Tang San agreed and accepted the task, planning to build the Foundation Establishment Platform in the coming months.

"Also, when the New Academy opens, we'll definitely bring Xiao Hei A Fei with us. It's near the Star Dou Great Forest, which is more suitable for them to live there. But Wuxiang is Plant-type Soul Beast, so we need to tell it about this in advance so it can prepare for the transplant," Chen Feng said to Tang San.

"Yes, I'll talk to it." Tang San nodded.

While Chen Feng was preparing for the Academy's affairs, Qian Renxue also received the intelligence brought back by the people she had sent out.

Inside the study, Qian Renxue sat in her seat with a somber expression, and asked Yu Long, who was sitting across from her, "How's the investigation going? How much did those people embezzle?"

Yu Long hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

"Explain!"

"Seventy percent."

Qian Renxue's eyes widened in disbelief. "Seventy percent left?"

"No, they embezzled 70%, at least that's how it was when the investigation reached the town level," She Long said in a deep voice.

"Heh." Qian Renxue laughed in exasperation. "Fine, fine."

She stood up and paced back and forth behind the desk, her face turning pale with anger.

"Seventy percent, and that's only up to the town level. We don't even know if the remaining thirty percent will reach the people. That's great."

Bang!

Qian Renxue slammed her fist on the table, reducing its HP by 1.

"I distributed 100% of the supplies, but they embezzled at least 70%, leaving less than 30% for the local areas."

Qian Renxue grew angrier the more she thought about it. She had been quite pleased with herself for her actions, thinking they were incredibly clever.

As a result, those people below her didn't respect her at all, and dared to take any money from her, causing her to lose face in front of Chen Feng.

The latter, in particular, was what annoyed her the most.

"My money!" Qian Renxue held back for a long time, but finally couldn't help but roar.

But at least she still had some sense and didn't become a desktop cleaning Grandmaster like some Daoist priest.

"Your Highness, what should we do with these people?" She Long was also very angry.

A bunch of bloated bastards actually dared to embezzle from the Spirit Hall. Even if the money came from the Heaven Dou Empire, it was used to serve His Your Highness, so it was essentially His Your Highness's money, which was also the Spirit Hall's money.

Daring to embezzle money from the Spirit Hall? You're asking for death!

Qian Renxue's violently heaving chest gradually calmed down, and she said coldly, "Have someone thoroughly investigate their accounts, one by one. I want to put these things in front of everyone, and then execute all those who dared to reach out."

"And those ministers who paint a rosy picture of peace and prosperity—they are all untrustworthy!"

At this moment, Qian Renxue acquired a new trait: suspicion of the ministers.