Dean Su, There Were Too Many People Outside Just Now, So Gangzi Is Kneeling Before You

"Dean Su, weren't we agreed on this? Whichever academy lost would merge into the other academy, and the students and teachers would naturally join the other academy to study and work."

"Besides, hehe, I see that you're the only teacher at Peach Blossom Spring Academy, Dean Su. You only have four disciples right now, so you might still be able to teach them. But after Xiao San, Mubai, and the others join Peach Blossom Spring Academy, the number of students will increase directly to nine. How can you handle all that by yourself? We could come work here and help take the students out to hunt Soul Rings. What do you think?"

"Dean Su, don't worry. Old Zhao, Xiao Gang, and I may all be among the elite teachers, but we're old acquaintances. Just pay each of us 100 Gold Soul Coins a month."

Su Ran mercilessly gave Flender the middle finger:

"Get lost."

Congratulations, you have been hired by Peach Blossom Spring Academy.

Congratulations, you have been fired immediately.

"Peach Blossom Spring Academy doesn't need you as teachers, and I won't accept these five students into the academy either. Since the ten thousand Gold Soul Coins have been settled and the Land Deed issue has also been resolved, we're even. Don't cause trouble at our Peach Blossom Spring Academy in the future. Otherwise, the consequences won't stop at losing an eye or becoming lame."

Su Ran swept his gaze over the Shrek students:

Dai Mubai, age fifteen, White Tiger Martial Soul, Level 38 Soul Power, Innate Talent Rating: S. Physical defect detected—one-eyed White Tiger. Mental defect detected—Heart Demon. Talent reduced to A.

Ma Hongjun, age twelve, Evil Fire Phoenix Martial Soul, Level 29 Soul Power, Innate Talent Rating: S-. Physical defect detected—lame Phoenix. Mental defect detected—Heart Demon. Talent reduced to A-.

Oscar, age fourteen, Sausage Martial Soul, Level 32 Soul Power, Innate Full Soul Power, Talent Rating: S. (Difficult to develop the Martial Soul.)

Tang San, age twelve, Twin Martial Souls: Blue Silver Grass and Clear Sky Hammer, Level 32 Soul Power, Innate Full Soul Power, Dual-Life Spiritual Power, Hidden Weapon proficiency at an introductory level, Innate Talent Rating: SS-! Physical disability detected—multiple bone injuries. Mental defect detected—Dao Heart collapsing. Talent reduced to S.

Xiao Wu, true age: 100,000+, Shapeshifting age: twelve, Level 32 Soul Power, Talent Rating: S+.

The current talents of several Shrek disciples appeared in Su Ran's eyes, surprising him somewhat. Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun had already suffered acquired disabilities that were difficult to cure, causing their talents to decline.

Aside from Tang San, the one with the best talent was actually Xiao Wu, not the naturally gifted Oscar with Innate Full Soul Power.

Unfortunately, whether it was Tang San, whose innate talent had reached the S rank that Su Ran had only seen surpassed once before, Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun, Xiao Wu, or Oscar, Su Ran had little interest in accepting any of them as disciples.

Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun were troublemakers and womanizers. If they were recruited into Peach Blossom Spring Academy, who knew how many scandals they would cause? Su Ran had no energy to clean up after them. Besides, their talents had already declined.

Although Oscar had Innate Full Soul Power, the Sausage Martial Soul was simply too low-level. Cultivating him into a talent would be even more difficult than cultivating Ning Rongrong.

Tang San's talent was excellent, but unfortunately, he had already taken Yu Xiaogang as his teacher. Moreover, Su Ran was somewhat concerned about Tang San's character. After all, he had lived two lives and was deeply calculating.

By then,

When he had just begun studying, he would address Su Ran as: Respectful Teacher.

When his studies were fully mature: Teacher.

When he surpassed his teacher and became a legend himself: Ran.

Hiss—

As for Xiao Wu, her talent was fairly good. After all, no Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast that successfully shapeshifted could have poor talent. However, this rabbit was firmly on Tang San's side, and Tang San had a history of secretly learning from others...

Su Ran shook his head. Among the remaining Shrek students, there wasn't a single one suitable to accept as a disciple.

"What an ignorant fellow. I, Yu Xiaogang, will never live under someone else's roof." Yu Xiaogang gave a Cold Snort and turned to leave. Even Flender couldn't hold him back.

"Ah? We can't study at Peach Blossom Spring Academy?"

"How can that be?"

Su Ran's words were undoubtedly like a basin of cold water poured over Xiao Wu's head.

She had thought about it day and night, tossing and turning restlessly. Whenever she thought of the Immortal Youth she had encountered by chance in the Star Dou Great Forest, her eyes filled with tears.

For an entire month, she had patiently followed her Shrek teammates in Soul Fighting Competitions and performed enthusiastically, all so that she could make Shrek lose this final match. That way, they could join Peach Blossom Spring Academy together, giving her a chance to find out Su Ran's identity or ask whether he knew the person in her heart.

After all, those two Soul Beasts could not have appeared at Peach Blossom Spring Academy for no reason. They had an inseparable connection with Su Ran.

But now you were telling her that you wouldn't accept her?

"Teacher Su, I'm willing to join Peach Blossom Spring Academy. Third Brother will definitely be willing too. Why won't you accept us?"

"Right, Third Brother?"

Xiao Wu tugged at Tang San's sleeve. Tang San merely stared at Su Ran in a daze, his expression complicated and his heart wavering.

Could this Teacher Su really teach peerless techniques?

I originally thought Master was the best teacher, someone who could help me integrate into this world of Soul Masters as quickly as possible.

But now, I have doubts.

Teacher said that the limit for a Soul Master's Third Soul Ring was around 1,700 years, yet they could absorb Soul Rings two or three thousand years old?

If only one student were like this, it could be called a special case. But clearly, every one of them was like this after joining Peach Blossom Spring Academy.

Even I broke the norm and absorbed a two-thousand-year Soul Ring as my Third Soul Ring.

Is Teacher's theory really correct?

Why can their ultimate techniques be used together with their Martial Souls, while my Mysterious Heaven Skill can only warm and strengthen my muscles and bones, serving merely as an aid to cultivation?

Tang San's mind was filled with countless questions, but he didn't know how to voice them.

"Excuse me, child, but I don't accept just anyone. Talent, timing, attitude... everything has to be right."

Su Ran spoke indifferently.

Then Su Ran shifted his gaze to the members of the Imperial Dou Team and looked at Ye Lingling:

"I'm quite interested in this student's Martial Soul. Your Martial Soul is very special. If you're willing to take me as your teacher, you can leave with me."

"Ah? Me?"

Ye Lingling, among the Imperial Dou Team, was somewhat surprised. She pointed at herself in confusion.

"Yes, you."

"It's an honor to be chosen by you, but... I'm already studying at Heaven Dou Royal Academy. I'm afraid I can't join your academy."

Ye Lingling hesitated. In truth, she had been tempted for a moment. After all, a masked Youth capable of cultivating Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, Meng Yiran, and Wang Sheng into such astonishing talents must have extraordinary abilities.

But they had only just met. She truly didn't dare make a decision so quickly. Moreover, her teammates were watching from beside her. Joining Peach Blossom Spring Academy would be tantamount to betraying Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

"You're not allowed to accept her!"

"No!"

Behind Su Ran, Ning Rongrong tugged nervously at his sleeve.

I'm the teacher's only auxiliary tank.

Teacher, please don't accept a healer as a student, okay?

If you're short on milk, I can also work harder and squeeze out a little more.

(﹏)

Su Ran smiled:

"Fine. Since you have doubts, forget it. However, if you change your mind, you can always come find me at Peach Blossom Spring Academy in the southern part of Suotuo City. Perhaps I can resolve your Martial Soul's innate defect."

"Alright, let's go."

"Resolve my Martial Soul's innate defect?"

"Wait!"

Ye Lingling froze for a moment, unable to react. When she realized what he meant and wanted to ask more, Su Ran waved his sleeve and had already left gracefully with his four students.

"How could this happen?" Xiao Wu was extremely aggrieved. She had been rejected!

What about my Immortal Brother now?

Dugu Yan crossed her arms over her chest and bit her lower lip. She glanced at Ye Lingling, clearly unconvinced, and muttered:

"Is my Martial Soul not special? He only accepted Ling Ling as his disciple. I thought a Teacher capable of cultivating four disciples like that would have a discerning eye, but he's nothing special after all. He couldn't even recognize my Jade Phosphorous Serpent."

"Wait, Ling Ling's Martial Soul's innate defect is..."

"If he can even resolve Ling Ling's innate defect, then what about the poison afflicting Grandpa and me?"

Dugu Yan's expression changed.

What Su Ran did not expect was that, just after he had led his four disciples out of Suotuo City's Great Soul Arena, he saw a broad-shouldered figure ahead. It was Yu Xiaogang, who had been the first to leave arrogantly.

Unexpectedly, he had been waiting outside for Su Ran. When he saw Su Ran emerge, he brushed past him and said indifferently:

"Dean Su, please come with me for a moment. I have something to say to you."

In a secluded corner of Suotuo City, Yu Xiaogang dropped to his knees with a thump and slid directly before Su Ran:

"Dean Su, there were too many people outside just now. Gangzi was being childish and acted impulsively. Now Gangzi is kneeling before you.

"I've studied Martial Souls for forty years, and this is the first time I've seen someone like you, capable of transforming even an auxiliary Martial Soul like the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda into an indestructible Defense System Martial Soul, while also giving the Seven Treasures Glazed the power to attack. I beg you to help me evolve my Martial Soul and break through Level 30 Soul Power."

"If you won't accept me as a Teacher, Gangzi can become your disciple instead."

Su Ran did not even have time to react. "???"