Expanding with a New Branch Hall

To be honest, Luo Can had his reasons for making this decision.

The Fate Defying Pavilion now had two academies under its control.

One was an intermediate Soul Master Academy, built directly across from Shrek Academy. It had only recently been completed and would begin accepting students this summer.

The purpose of building this academy was simple—first, to serve as a place for pavilion disciples to stay when training at the Suotuo City Great Soul Arena; second, to compete with Shrek for students and, incidentally, suppress Shrek's room for growth.

The other was an advanced Soul Master Academy, built in Heaven Dou City and entirely overseen by Dugu Bo, in preparation for the future All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament.

Skywater Academy, as a long-established advanced Soul Master Academy renowned throughout the continent, had exceptional students. If they could recruit its finest students as Fate Defying Pavilion disciples, the benefits to the pavilion's growth would be obvious.

It was precisely because of this that Luo Can made such arrangements.

Shui Xinrou fell silent for a moment before nodding. "Alright. I'll give priority to recommending the most outstanding graduates to join the Fate Defying Pavilion."

Seeing her agree, Luo Can nodded in satisfaction. He bent down and picked Shui Bing'er up, smiling as he said, "Come on, Bing'er. Return to the Fate Defying Pavilion with your master."

Just as he was about to leave with Shui Bing'er in his arms, Shui Yue'er suddenly broke free from Shui Xinhen's hand. She pattered over to Luo Can, spread her little arms, and blocked his path.

"C-can I go with my sister?"

The little girl tilted up her face and looked at Luo Can eagerly, her eyes filled with anticipation.

Seeing this, Shui Bing'er tugged at Luo Can's sleeve and softly asked, "Master...