Huo Yuhao: I'm Here to Apply for Graduation
Having learned from Dean of Students Du Weilun that Yan Shaozhe was currently in the Inner Court, Huo Yuhao didn't ask any more questions and headed directly towards the Inner Court.
On the way, Leng Yaozhu suddenly asked, "So you specifically asked me to come with you on this trip because you're worried that Yan Shaozhe won't release them?"
Leng Yaozhu wasn't particularly interested in the history of the Shrek Academy.
However, after learning Huo Yuhao's identity, she carefully examined the relevant records and studied the key figures of the Shrek Academy ten thousand years ago.
Among them, Yan Shaozhe, the current dean of the Shrek Academy Bright Phoenix Douluo, was naturally within her sphere of knowledge.
According to the records she had read, Yan Shaozhe, the Soul Master who possessed the Phoenix Martial Soul, was not particularly outstanding in terms of talent. Otherwise, he would not have been stuck at the level 95 threshold for so many years and would not have been able to advance any further.
However, aside from his somewhat chaotic love life, which became a laughing stock in later generations, historical records show that he devoted himself wholeheartedly to the Shrek Academy and dedicated his life to the school.
In response to Leng Yaozhu's question, Huo Yuhao nodded directly and said, "Although Dean Yan is very kind to me, he values my talent and potential more."
He paused for a moment, then voiced his concerns. "From what I understand, Dean Yan can sometimes be quite unscrupulous in his actions."
"He's willing to use less-than-honorable means to make things happen as long as it benefits the academy."
"In this respect, it's somewhat similar to the Shrek Academy ten thousand years from now."
After saying that, a thought even flashed through Huo Yuhao's mind.
Could it be that the style and habits of the Shrek Academy ten thousand years from now were passed down from Yan Shaozhe's generation?
Upon hearing his words, Leng Yaozhu couldn't help but turn her head and glance at Huo Yuhao again.
She thought to herself, "Could this child still have some kind of psychological trauma from being detained by the Shrek Academy before?"
Huo Yuhao continued, "I can do whatever I want at the Shrek Academy. They respect and flatter me because I'm here and can be of use to the academy at any time."
"But now that I'm leaving, the situation is different."
"A genius who is out of their control is not necessarily a situation they would like to see, so I'm worried that Dean Yan might not readily agree to release him."
Hearing this, Leng Yaozhu finally understood his plan and raised an eyebrow slightly. "So you want me to back you up?"
Huo Yuhao smiled and said, "With you, Aunt Leng, Limit Douluo, here, even if Dean Yan is unwilling, he can't say no."
After a moment of silence, Leng Yaozhu suddenly asked, "If there hadn't been this coincidence, and I hadn't happened to arrive in these ten thousand years ago, what were you originally planning to do?"
Huo Yuhao wore a helpless expression, scratched the back of his head, and said honestly, "Then I won't go to Dean Yan, but will go directly to Mu En."
Leng Yaozhu naturally knew who the Elder Mu he was talking about was: Mu En, the Dragon God Douluo, and now the Pavilion Master of the Sea God Pavilion at Shrek Academy.
She could tell from Huo Yuhao's words that Huo Yuhao genuinely trusted Mu En.
However, since she had come to this place ten thousand years ago by chance, she naturally had to help Huo Yuhao solve some problems.
Just like she said before that she wanted to make a trip to the Star Luo Empire, there's nothing wrong with her showing off her strength at the Shrek Academy first.
Leng Yaozhu looked at Huo Yuhao, a slight smile playing on her lips, her tone a mix of teasing and a hint of pride. "I wonder who you learned to be so calculating."
Huo Yuhao chuckled upon hearing this, touched his nose, and didn't reply.
Leng Yaozhu then added, "But it's good this way. It's better to be more careful than to be schemed against without even realizing it. How can you go out without being vigilant?"
As they spoke, the two had already flown over Sea God Lake and landed steadily on Sea God Island.
The atmosphere in the Inner Court was completely different from that in the Outer Court. The air was filled with a richer and purer spiritual energy, and the surrounding vegetation was even more lush, exuding a sense of weight and tranquility that had been accumulated over the years.
Huo Yuhao was clearly very familiar with this place, and he easily navigated through several winding paths, heading towards the center of Sea God Island.
Before long, a quiet and elegant Small Courtyard came into view.
From a distance, he could see a figure in the yard bending over to tend to the flowers and plants.
Upon approaching, Huo Yuhao stopped at the courtyard gate and respectfully greeted, "Dean Cai."
The person he saw was none other than Cai Mei'er, the vice dean of the Martial Soul Department, and also Yan Shaozhe's wife.
Although Cai Mei'er held a high position, she was extremely gentle and reserved, and kind to others. Huo Yuhao had a very good impression of her.
Upon hearing this, Cai Mei'er put down the watering can and straightened up.
Her gaze first naturally swept over Huo Yuhao, then landed on Leng Yaozhu behind him, a hint of undisguised amazement flashing in her eyes.
The woman stood quietly half a step behind Huo Yuhao, her demeanor cold and noble. Although she did not release any Soul Power, she involuntarily inspired a sense of solemnity that dared not be underestimated.
Cai Mei'er's heart skipped a beat, but she maintained a gentle smile on her face. She then looked at Huo Yuhao and asked softly, "Are you here to see Yan Shaozhe?"
Huo Yuhao nodded, and was about to speak when he saw Dean Yan Shaozhe push open the door and walk out of the back room.
Yan Shaozhe's reaction was exactly the same as Cai Mei'er's. He first subconsciously turned his gaze to Leng Yaozhu behind Huo Yuhao, lingering on her cold and exquisite face for a moment. A hint of amazement and scrutiny flashed in his eyes before he turned his attention back to Huo Yuhao.
Yan Shaozhe seemed completely unconcerned about him bringing strangers to Sea God Island. With a warm smile on his face, he strode forward and said loudly, "Yuhao, what brings you here today? Is there something you need?"
Seeing the enthusiastic smile on Yan Shaozhe's face, Huo Yuhao hesitated for a moment.
He thought for a moment, then cut to the chase without any formalities. "Dean Yan, I'm here today to apply for graduation."
As soon as he finished speaking, Yan Shaozhe's smile froze on his face.
Previously, Huo Yuhao had politely declined Mu En's offer to become his disciple, Yan Shaozhe knew from that time that the young man's sense of belonging to the Shrek Academy was not as strong as that of other students.
But he didn't give up. Who was Yan Shaozhe? Once he recognized someone's talent, he would never let them go easily.
In recent days, he has been trying to win over Huo Yuhao through various means.
Cultivation resources were never in short supply, and cultivation techniques and secret manuals were always readily available. Even when Huo Yuhao fought against the White Tiger Duke, Yan Shaozhe personally stood by and supported Huo Yuhao.
He thought that these efforts were enough, especially after Huo Yuhao led the Shrek Academy Team to win the championship of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Soul Fighting Tournament. Yan Shaozhe once felt that his "influence" had finally taken effect.
But now it seems he still failed; Huo Yuhao will eventually leave.
In that instant, a surge of anger welled up in Yan Shaozhe's heart.
Yan Shaozhe was, after all, the head of the Shrek Academy, a Titled Douluo- level powerhouse. He went to such lengths and poured his heart out to a junior, yet the junior remained unmoved. What gave him the right?
However, he quickly suppressed his anger.
He quickly regained his composure; the muscles in his face twitched slightly, and then the smile returned to his face.
He spoke as if the brief moment of stiffness had never happened, his tone still warm, even more genuinely regretful than before.
"With your talent and strength, even if you enter the Inner Court, there really isn't much more to teach you."
He changed the subject, looking at Huo Yuhao with earnest eyes, and continued, "But graduating doesn't necessarily mean leaving."
"Yuhao, why don't you stay at the academy after graduation?"
Even if you don't want to be a teacher, there will always be a place for you in the Sea God Pavilion.