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Yan Shaozhe's office. The atmosphere among the elder council members was heavy.

Yan Shaozhe and Du Wilun, in particular, felt like they should slap themselves.

Every young person who came here harbored a dream of growing into a powerful Soul Master.

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With a casual expulsion, they had naively thought it was just dismissing one person. Instead, they had trampled on the young students' dreams and shattered them.

"I deserve to die!"

Thinking of the questioning looks from those young students, Yan Shaozhe couldn't help but recall his own youth, his bright visions and expectations for the future when he first entered Shrek.

What had he done? What right did he have to strip these young students of their dreams? Yan Shaozhe slapped his own face hard.

Xian Lin'er was indifferent. "First, put away those crocodile tears, Yan Shaozhe."

"Think about how you'll compensate the students she expelled after this is over."

Yan Shaozhe, for once, agreed with Xian Lin'er. "You're right. How many students are left now?"

"There are three left outside the door!"

Yan Shaozhe commanded, "Then have them all come in. Let's finish this quickly so we can discuss how to handle this matter."

After seeing all the students out, the elder council members returned to the Sea God Pavilion.

Xuan Zi finally said something sensible. "We must handle this matter seriously."

"The children are right. They don't fear elimination; they fear not being given a chance at all."

Xian Lin'er said, "I went to the student records office in the meantime."

"I discovered that some of the students Zhou Yi expelled could have actually stayed at Shrek."

Qian Duoduo asked, "Does anyone have a good solution for handling this?"

Yan Shaozhe said, "This is quite difficult. Those children were expelled for no reason, so their resentment is certainly to be expected."

Mu En saw that the atmosphere he wanted to create was in place. "I actually have a good suggestion!"

"The Soul Tool Department is short on people, while the Martial Soul Department is overcrowded. How about this: students the Martial Soul Department looks down on could try their luck in the Soul Tool Department."

"Lin'er, after this New Student Competition ends, I'll permit you to take the students who passed the assessment or were eliminated to have a look at the Soul Tool Department."

"I believe among our many excellent children, there will be some whose talents lie in Soul Tools, and some who will become interested in Soul Tools."

"How many you can keep is your skill. I give you permission to act first and report later."

Yan Shaozhe couldn't sit still. If it was done this way, his Martial Soul Department would suffer immeasurable losses.

"Teacher, isn't this going too far? What if those core disciples can't resist the temptation? The Martial Soul Department's losses would be incalculable!"

"Or perhaps, Teacher, we should take it step by step. Let Lin'er try out the eliminated students first, and then proceed with further reforms."

Xian Lin'er certainly wouldn't let Yan Shaozhe ruin her good deed. "Yan Shaozhe, what do you mean?"

"Elder Mu has already given special approval, what are you saying?"

Xuan Zi also felt this wasn't right. "Elder Mu, regarding the Soul Tool Department, shouldn't we consider it carefully?"

"Everyone at Shrek likes to fight using their own strength. Your sudden change, I'm afraid the students won't be able to adapt immediately?"

Mu En's attitude was firm. "I'll say it here and now, Xuan Zi, Shaozhe."

"I am determined to carry out this reform. We cannot remain stagnant any longer."

"By carrying out this reform, firstly, it can reduce the burden of having too many disciples in my Martial Soul Department."

"Secondly, we also need to truly start valuing the Soul Tool Department."

"I've taken some time in recent years to visit the Sun Moon Empire and discovered that their Soul Tools are even more powerful; some can already pose a lethal threat to me."

"Sticking to old ways and remaining stagnant will only bring about our demise. We must try to introduce and learn new things."

"Only then can Shrek continue to be passed down. Do you understand?"

Hearing that there were Soul Tools that could threaten Mu En, the elder council members were extremely shocked. Mu En was a Limit Douluo!

Even though Mu En had spoken to this extent, Xuan Zi and Yan Shaozhe were still unwilling in their hearts. They instinctively rejected Soul Tools.

"Elder Mu..."

Mu En did not intend to give them a chance to speak. He coughed.

"This meeting ends here. Lin'er, if your disciples increase later, directly transfer the needed resources from the Martial Soul Department."

"Since the Martial Soul Department likes expelling students, they won't be using so many resources anyway!"

"At the end of the meeting, everyone was discussing reforms and forgot about those expelled students." Mu En almost forgot about this matter.

"How about this... send out teachers from our academy to find these children one by one."

"Those who wish to continue studying here, we will re-enroll them."

"For those who don't want to come, provide them with resource compensation. You all decide on the specifics."

"We Shrek is the number one academy on the continent. If the compensation is too meager, people will look down on us."

"For those students willing to re-enroll, your Martial Soul Department and Soul Guidance Department will compete fairly amongst yourselves."

"Yes!" Xian Lin'er was overjoyed.

Xuan Zi and Yan Shaozhe's expressions also improved slightly; at least there was some good news.

At night, on Shrek's training grounds, three figures were taking a stroll.

On Huo Yuhao's left and right sides, Wang Dong'er and Wang Qiuer respectively held one of his arms.

Wang Qiuer leaned her shoulder against Huo Yuhao's, "I didn't expect it to end like this this time."

Wang Dong'er nuzzled Huo Yuhao, "I wonder how the academy will deal with us tomorrow."

Huo Yuhao comforted them, "Don't worry, this incident caused such a stir."

"Besides, the students are in the right here. Any sensible academy will choose to deal with the teachers and turn a blind eye to the students, at most giving a verbal warning."

"I hope it turns out as you say!"

"Actually, being expelled isn't a big deal. Yuhao, my Uncle Di can definitely help you become a strong individual," Wang Qiuer said with a grin.

"Come to my place, and I can cover all your future Soul Rings and Soul Bones, how about it? Tempted?"

Wang Dong'er squeezed Huo Yuhao's hand, "You can come with me too, Yuhao."

"Both my first and second fathers are first-class powerhouses, and my family has quite a few inherited Soul Bones."

"As for Soul Rings, whatever Soul Rings you want, my first and second fathers' strength can help you obtain them!"

"Yuhao, come to my place!"

"No, come to mine!"

Huo Yuhao looked at the scene and sighed. He had finally achieved something in his life; he could also live off women now.

Whether it was the Little Emperor of Star Dou or the Little Princess of the Clear Sky Sect, the prospect of living off them was very appealing, and Huo Yuhao had to consider it carefully.

Amidst the clamor, the three returned to their dormitories and reluctantly parted ways.

Huo Yuhao returned to his own dormitory. Because Wang Dong'er had transferred out, the new students had just finished their registration.

Huo Yuhao was currently the sole occupant of this dormitory.

He took off his shoes, sat on the bed, and entered a state of meditation.

His current cultivation was rank 39, and he wanted to break through to rank 40 Soul Ancestor.

Electrolux had told him it would take at least another six months.

Once Huo Yuhao grew a year older and his body could withstand more energy, breaking through to rank 40 would be a natural progression.

Huo Yuhao felt a bit dejected; he had been in a similar situation a few years ago.