Qian Renxue's complaints

After the Flying Sword incident, the Academy returned to calm.

Chen Feng took some time to retrieve the so-called "Sage" title.

There's nothing particularly special about him, except for an elaborately crafted token that signifies he is a "Sage" recognized by the Spirit Hall.

In this way, Chen Feng will now have a title, which he can proudly display in the game.

After receiving the title, he plunged into the Academy and began discussing the entrance exam questions with the invited lecturers.

Since his expertise in subjects like math, physics, and chemistry is not currently suitable for exams (as most people don't understand them), he is only responsible for overall planning, while the specific exam questions are left to the instructors.

Although this was Chen Feng's first time coordinating a large-scale exam, he had never taken an exam before. He was already very familiar with the process, so he simply applied his experience from his previous life and used it as the written exam procedure.

Anonymous grading, pre-exam checks, and avoiding conflicts of interest for question setters are all novel concepts in a world that has never had large-scale written exams before. The other lecturers had no objections and strongly agreed with the concept of "fair examinations."

This is mainly because Chen Feng screened them when he invited them, and did not look for those who were self-serving or biased, which laid a good foundation.

As for on-site examinations like the Martial Studies exam, Chen Feng doesn't need to worry about them; this world already has a complete system of Martial Soul.

The examination process only needs slight modifications to meet the Academy's requirements.

Chen Feng to establish a university is not to negate everything from the past, but to add a new path for everyone, a path to pursue truth through wisdom, and to break through the limitations imposed on people by their physical talents.

Therefore, Martial Studies are the path for the old-style Soul Master. It emphasizes both literary and martial arts; you can't walk with one limp.

While coordinating the college entrance examination, Chen Feng was also working on Science textbooks. It was impossible for him to write a textbook on his own, but fortunately there were predecessors he could "learn from," which made things much easier with his greatly enhanced memory.

However, Douluo is an alternate world, so physics and chemistry cannot be completely copied; they need to be adapted to local conditions. The only subject that can be directly copied is Mathematics.

Lu Xun once said that Mathematics governs the universe. The physical and chemical properties of other worlds may be different, but the equation one plus one equals two will never change.

Therefore, the easiest subject to start with is Mathematics. Chen Feng plans to create a Mathematics exam during the entrance examination, which will not be included in the total score. It's just a small test to see if he can catch one or two good candidates. This subject is quite dependent on talent.

The difference in Mathematics between people may be greater than that between people and dogs.

Without the participation of geniuses, this discipline will not go far.

Just as Chen Feng was racking his brains to compile the Mathematics knowledge in a way that Douluo people could understand, Qian Renxue came to visit again.

In the Conference Room, Chen Feng, as usual, savored the tea brought by Qian Renxue while listening to her complaints.

"Xiao Feng, you have no idea what those ministers are like. I just asked Father Emperor to arrest and punish those corrupt officials, and someone came with a formal letter to plead for them, saying that it's not easy for the country to train officials, and that a three-cup slap on the wrist would be enough. Father Emperor's attitude on this matter is also ambiguous. It really makes me furious! How can the country be governed well with such a bunch of scoundrels around?"

"So, what are you planning to do, Brother Xue?" Chen Feng asked with a smile.

"I'm definitely going to kill these corrupt officials. No one can stop them. How dare they ruin the policies I've been implementing! But those ministers and Nobles who sent people to plead for them are also a problem. I can't possibly kill them all, so I'd like to ask you for some advice," Qian Renxue said frankly.

Chen Feng toyed with his teacup and said bluntly, "This matter actually points to a problem: the selection criteria for officials are too limited, which makes those people think that no one else can do it, and that's indeed the case."

How to solve this?

"It's not a good solution for now. There isn't even a school in this world that teaches politics. If we want to govern the country well, we really can only rely on them right now, because they have family knowledge passed down through generations."

Qian Renxue frowned and said, "What if we opened a school like that?"

"Instead of doing that, why not expand the existing Soul Master Academy and add some basic courses?" Chen Feng shrugged.

"That's a good idea, but we lack teachers, and it won't solve the immediate problem," Qian Renxue sighed.

"It's not that there's no way to solve it, but it can only treat the symptoms."

What method?

"I suggested before that we could try to win over some talented non-primogeniture noble Nobles. How's that going, Brother Xue?"

"It's alright. In my interactions with some descendants of Nobles, I've indeed discovered some decent individuals, and I plan to provide them with support."

"Since we're going to support them, we need to give them opportunities to make contributions. Isn't this a perfect opportunity?"

Qian Renxue suddenly realized, "I understand what you mean. You want me to spread the word that you intend for other Nobles descendants to take over the positions of those corrupt officials."

"That's right. The reason so many people came to plead for them this time is because Brother Xue, your methods are too ruthless. They feel a sense of shared fate and think that Your Highness wants to place your own people in positions of power. But if you were to declare that the positions still belong to them, they would start fighting amongst themselves," Chen Feng said calmly.

"It's only a temporary solution, but it's still a decent method." Although Qian Renxue was somewhat unwilling, she accepted it.

One suggestion.

"Actually, there's no need to group all Nobles and their descendants into one faction. After all, they are the group that currently possesses political knowledge. We can identify talented and principled individuals among them, cultivate them, and bring them to our side. That's also a good approach," Chen Feng continued.

Qian Renxue looked at Xiao Feng Chen Feng and said, "If you were willing to come to my side, I would offer you a position as a regent, just like the current Sect Master Ning."

"Forget it. I can offer some advice, but I really don't have time to waste arguing with those people. It's a waste of my life," Chen Feng shook his head.

Qian Renxue chuckled, "If that's the case, then I'm wasting my life every day."

"Everyone has their own expertise. Since Brother Xue is in this position, he has to bear the corresponding responsibilities," Chen Feng said with a light laugh.

"Phew, finally a big problem is solved. I was having a headache dealing with those people, but as soon as I came to Xiao Feng, Xiao Feng, the problem was solved. I really have to thank you. Is there anything you want?" Qian Renxue asked.

"It seems there's nothing I particularly want," Chen Feng said after thinking for a moment.

"That won't do. You've helped me so much, I'd feel bad if I didn't ask for something in return." Qian Renxue's gaze towards Chen Feng held a strange meaning.

"In that case, Brother Xue, please help me find someone." Chen Feng thought about it carefully and actually came up with a need.

"What kind of person is he? Is there a portrait or description?" Qian Renxue asked.

Chen Feng took out a painting from the Blood Sky Vault and handed it over, saying, "This is the person. Help me find clues about him."

Qian Renxue took it and glanced at it, but couldn't figure it out, so she asked, "Would you mind telling me about your relationship with this person? Is it an acquaintance or an enemy?"

"An enemy," Chen Feng said.

He handed over a portrait of Chen Lang. His master had once taken the portrait back to the sect, hoping the sect could help find some clues, but there had been no news until now. Now that Qian Renxue insisted on paying him, Chen Feng went along with it and asked her to do him this favor.

To be precise, Sword Soul Masters can actually be classified as Evil Spirit Master, and the Spirit Hall might be more professional in this regard.

"Alright, I'll have someone find this person for you. If they do, they'll be tied up and brought to you." Qian Renxue said after putting away the portrait.

"This person is dangerous, be careful," Chen Feng warned.

"Don't worry, I know," Qian Renxue said with a smile.

After finishing his conversation with Qian Renxue, Chen Feng went to the Cafeteria for lunch. Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing had been working hard to cultivate recently because school was about to start, and they didn't want to be outdone by the freshmen.

If that's the case, their teaching assistant status doesn't look very good.

That's right, the other members all served as teaching assistants, responsible for assisting the instructors in teaching and managing the new students, and also responsible for imparting some knowledge of soul guidance and Rune.

They were very knowledgeable about the knowledge that Chen Feng had researched, and were excellent helpers.

After getting his food, Chen Feng greeted the teachers who were eating and then prepared to find a place to sit down and eat.

Just then, he saw a thin figure sitting in the corner. He walked over, patted the man on the shoulder, and said, "Acheng, how have you been these past few days? Is there anything you're not used to?"

The boy's name was Zhao Cheng, and he was the one who demonstrated the Soul Tempering Method on the day of the ceremony. He was excited when he saw Chen Feng and hurriedly tried to stand up.

"No need to get up, just sit and talk," Chen Feng said after placing the plate opposite him and sitting down.

"Brother Chen, I'm doing fine lately, nothing's bothering me," Zhao Cheng said, wiping his mouth with his hand.

What about your right arm? Does it feel uncomfortable?

"No, I'm quite used to wearing them, and they don't feel uncomfortable at all."

"That's good. By the way, what are your plans for the future?" Chen Feng asked after placing a piece of meat on his plate.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Cheng's eyes showed a hint of panic. "Brother Chen, are you... are you trying to send me away?"

"No, I'm asking what your plans are at the Academy?"

Zhao Cheng breathed a sigh of relief, scratched his head, and said, "I... I don't know what to do here. It's really nice here, the dorm even has a private toilet. I want to stay here forever, but I heard that you have to take an exam to get in. I... I don't know what to do."

Chen Feng paused for a moment, then said, "There is indeed an exam to get in here, but you helped me demonstrate the Soul Tempering Method back then, so we can't just use it and then throw it away. How about this, you can help trim the flowers and plants here first, and I'll get you an auditing pass. You can choose to audit any courses that interest you, and once you pass the Entrance Exam, you'll become a full-time student."

Zhao Cheng jumped to his feet, his face beaming with delight. "Really? Brother Chen, thank you so much!"

"Don't rush to thank me. The auditing pass has limitations; you can only attend some basic courses, and you won't get any credits. You'll have to rely on your own efforts. Consider this your reward for helping me demonstrate the Soul Tempering Method back then," Chen Feng said with a smile.

"No, I understand. Anyone can demonstrate the Soul Tempering Method. Brother Chen, you're doing me a favor by choosing me. I won't let you down. I will definitely study hard and get in," Zhao Cheng said earnestly.

"Okay, then you should work hard and eat more; it's the time when you're growing."

Strangely enough, Chen Feng was only a few years older than Zhao Cheng, yet he spoke in a tone befitting an elder, and Zhao Cheng didn't find anything wrong with it.

For Zhao Cheng, Chen Feng was like a second father to him, even though he called him his elder brother.

If it weren't for this person giving him a hand, he might have spent his whole life stuck in Sacred Soul Village, with no chance of becoming Soul Master, let alone attending classes here.

Such a great favor made Zhao Cheng determined to study hard so that he could help his elder brother in the future.

On the other side of the Cafeteria, a teacher who had been eating quietly suddenly looked up and said to the others with a smile, "Our vice dean is a kind person, yet he doesn't break the rules because of his kindness. He's really good. It's hard to imagine what kind of education could cultivate such a person."

A teacher nearby clicked his tongue and said, "Is it possible that education simply cannot cultivate such a genius?"

"That's true. If my son had even half the talent of the vice president, I'd be happy to live a life of luxury."

"You're already fantasizing? You want your son to be successful and you also want to live a life of luxury. You want all the good things to happen to you? I'm not as greedy as you. I only hope my child has a third of the vice president's talent, and I don't even ask for a life of luxury."

"Hey, you!" The teacher who spoke first pointed at the other person with his chopsticks, sounding annoyed.

Another teacher spoke up, "Speaking of which, what are your thoughts on this year's entrance exam? Are you planning to make it more difficult or easier?"

"It's hard to say. It depends on the vice dean's arrangements. He hasn't even announced the list of examiners yet."

"This is to ensure fairness. Not announcing who set the questions makes it difficult to leak them. Besides, our students are all out there; let them fend for themselves."

"I heard that the vice dean is planning to add another test paper, I think it's called a Mathematics test. Do you know anything about it?"

"The name sounds like math problems, but what's the use of this? Do you learn it to become an accountant?"

"How could the vice president's ideas be so superficial? He should at least be a finance minister."

"I don't understand. Let's see when the time comes. We can also try it out and see what's so special about the questions the vice dean himself set."

"Great idea! If I can get a high score, I can brag about it everywhere. Maybe I, Zheng Guang, am not a Mathematics genius after all."