Zhou Yi's Secret to High Graduation Rates

Just before the next episode of the Heavenly Selection broadcast, which would feature the outrageous teacher from Peerless Tang Sect.

Shrek Academy, Peerless Tang Sect.

After listening to Mu En's advice, Yan Shaozhe set aside his lingering concerns and gathered all the teachers of Shrek together. He had come to realize that rather than covering up past mistakes, it was better to learn from history. He assembled these teachers to watch the shortcomings of the first-generation Shrek teacher, Yu Xiaogang, and draw lessons from them.

"Dean Yan, just let it go. Our Shrek Academy's founding teacher, Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang, only lost because his personal strength wasn't enough to defeat the hundred-year Mandala Snake. Back then, conditions were harsh, but now every one of our teachers is a Spirit Emperor above level sixty. There's no need to worry about such problems." Teaching Director Du Weilun looked at Yan Shaozhe with a fawning smile.

"True, but we still need to be careful. The new Shrek students have just enrolled, and formal classes are about to begin. We must train them well." "Yes, yes, Dean Yan is absolutely right." Du Weilun nodded and bowed, looking every bit like a worker groveling before their boss.

"Dean Yan, you can rest even more assured on this point. The teacher leading this year's new students is Teacher Zhou Yi. Teacher Zhou Yi has the highest promotion rate among all Shrek's outer academy teachers over the years. Almost every student under her charge advances without fail." Du Weilun steered the topic toward Zhou Yi.

After all, Zhou Yi had deep connections. Her husband, Fan Yu, was a leading figure in the Soul Tool Academy and might even become its future dean. On top of that, Zhou Yi's class promotion rate had always been exceptionally high, far surpassing other teachers. No matter how strong a teacher was, when dividing classes, they would inevitably end up with less talented students. No matter how hard those students trained, a few would always fail the assessment. But under Zhou Yi, over the years, almost no student had ever dragged down the promotion rate during the advancement exams. One or two times might be luck, with no poor students assigned to her, but it happened every year. Zhou Yi's teaching ability was truly outstanding!

Considering these two factors, Du Weilun didn't mind doing Zhou Yi and Fan Yu a favor by putting in a good word for Zhou Yi in front of Dean Yan Shaozhe.

"Oh, Teacher Zhou Yi?" Hearing the name Zhou Yi, Yan Shaozhe thought for a moment, then nodded slightly, a look of approval on his face. "I know Teacher Zhou Yi. Your teaching level is indeed very high. Good, keep it up."

Receiving Yan Shaozhe's praise, Zhou Yi's eyes sparkled with excitement. She quickly stepped forward from the group and said firmly, "Yes, thank you, Dean Yan, for your guidance. I will work even harder in the future to improve the promotion rate!"

"Good, good, good. Shrek Academy is truly fortunate to have a teacher like you. All teachers should learn from Teacher Zhou Yi and see how she cultivates her students." "Yes, yes." The other teachers assigned to teach this year's new students nodded along with flattery.

But most of them were insincere. One young female teacher in particular, Mu Jin, could be called Zhou Yi's romantic rival. The two couldn't stand each other. Seeing the smug smile on Zhou Yi's face, Mu Jin was utterly speechless. "This Zhou Yi, always pretending to be an old woman, how dare she smile? Do you even know how you got that high promotion rate? Relying on Fan Yu's connections, after Shrek's assessment, you re-examine the students with your own methods and expel the less talented ones. And you still have the nerve to brag about that promotion rate?"

It wasn't just Mu Jin who knew about Zhou Yi's little tricks; many other teachers were also aware of the secret behind her high promotion rate. But who could do anything when she had backing? Mu Jin silently lowered her head, her fists clenched tightly as she forcibly suppressed the anger in her heart.

At that moment, Zhou Yi, basking in her triumph, noticed Mu Jin's strange expression and saw her rival at a loss. The smugness on Zhou Yi's face grew even more pronounced. She turned her gaze toward Mu Jin and deliberately raised her voice: "Teacher Mu Jin, your students' promotion rate has been at the bottom for the past few years, hasn't it? This year, with another batch of new students, you're not going to end up last again, are you? If you really can't manage, feel free to come to me privately for advice. I'd be happy to help you."

As Zhou Yi's words fell, everyone present, including Du Weilun and Yan Shaozhe, turned their eyes toward the inconspicuous Mu Jin in the crowd. Feeling Zhou Yi's deliberate provocation, Mu Jin's gaze turned cold. But mindful of Dean Yan Shaozhe and the many teachers present, she gritted her teeth and said slowly, "Hehe~ Then I really must thank Teacher Zhou. But no need. After all, Teacher Zhou, your methods aren't something every teacher with a conscience can use."

To be honest, if it were just a romantic rivalry, Mu Jin wouldn't have been so at odds with Zhou Yi. What truly ignited their conflict was that Mu Jin's younger brother had finally managed to enter Shrek Academy, only to unfortunately end up in Zhou Yi's class. Whether Zhou Yi was taking revenge on Mu Jin or simply because her brother's grades were poor, no one knew.

For a trivial matter, Zhou Yi directly expelled Mujin's younger brother.

There was no warning, nor any chance to defend himself.

Mujin even swallowed her pride and went to plead with Zhou Yi, her sworn rival, but Zhou Yi still expelled her brother.

Mujin still clearly remembered the mockery and smugness in Zhou Yi's eyes at that time.

She never imagined that the highest academy on the Douluo Continent could have such a teacher.

"Hmph, what does Teacher Mujin mean by that?"

Zhou Yi snorted coldly, her gaze hostile as she looked at Mujin.

Mujin refused to back down, her sharp eyes meeting the challenge. "Nothing much. Whoever's up to shady dealings knows it best themselves."

"Mujin, your brother violated school rules, and I enforced the punishment fairly. Are you still holding a grudge over that?"

"I—"

"Enough. Two teachers bickering like this—what kind of spectacle is that?"

Just as the situation was about to spiral out of control, the academic director, Du Weilun, stepped in.

Under Du Weilun's intervention, Zhou Yi and Mujin backed down, pulled apart by the surrounding teachers.

At this moment, under Mujin's scathing words, Yan Shaozhe also sensed something was off.

Mujin had said that Zhou Yi's methods for boosting graduation rates were something a teacher with moral integrity would never do.

Could it be that Zhou Yi's consistently high graduation rates over the years hid some dirty secret?

Just as Yan Shaozhe was about to press for details, the voice of the Heavenly Screen rang out.

"Next, let's take a look at the incredible moves of some outrageous teachers in The Peerless Tang Sect, ten thousand years from now."

"Friendly reminder—this person is a teacher at Shrek Academy."

The moment these words were spoken, the smile that had been on Yan Shaozhe's face instantly froze.