Fairy Boat General

Minghuo Chamber of Commerce's reception hall.

Bai Mo sat in the seat of honor facing the main entrance, his head drooping. Ice Empress and Snow Empress sat on either side of him.

Below the seat of honor, Tingyun and Wu Qingyao sat on the right. On the left sat Nan Qiuchiu, Zhang Lexuan, Jiang Nannan, and a silver-haired girl.

Zhang Lexuan had heard from Jiang Nannan, who had just returned to the chamber of commerce from the academy, that someone had smashed up the academy. That was why she had come to the reception hall with Jiang Nannan.

Nan Qiuchiu had heard that another poor soul wanted to join the Fairy Boat, so she had come to listen, too.

"You said you wanted to join the Fairy Boat?"

Tingyun was the first to speak. After all, none of the three people in the seats of honor could handle negotiations.

"Yes, my name is Gu Yuena, and I'm eight years old. I just saw the Fairy Boat's seniors display their might, and I was filled with admiration. So I want to join the Fairy Boat."

Gu Yuena's lively purple eyes duly filled with admiration.

Tingyun smiled, inwardly muttering that no one knew the incident at Shrek Academy had anything to do with the Fairy Boat. Besides, no one in Shrek City even knew the Fairy Boat's name.

"Of course you can. It's just that the Fairy Boat values strength and merit, so it's not realistic for Miss Gu Yuena to join right away. How about you start at the chamber of commerce as a—"

Before Tingyun could finish, Bai Mo covered his forehead and let out a groan. Then he began to speak.

"W-wait a moment. The Fairy Boat plans to establish a Minghuo Academy. According to the Jade General, Minghuo Academy will initially be a subsidiary of the chamber of commerce. Outstanding students can join the Minghuo Chamber of Commerce, while the very best will have the chance to take part in the Fairy Boat's selection exams. Either way, they'll become outer disciples of the Fairy Boat. The only difference is that disciples of the Minghuo Chamber of Commerce won't be allowed to go to the Fairy Boat."

Bai Mo forced himself through the boredom and emptiness as he spoke slowly. Something about it felt off, but he really couldn't be bothered to think about it right now.

"My, my~ That's wonderful! I was worried about where the Minghuo Chamber of Commerce would find talented people once it had spread across the continent. Knowing that the Fairy Boat will train them for us, I can finally rest easy~"

"The academy will be divided into four branches according to talent, named Yellow, Purple, Black, and Red. Tingyun, you can handle that. Nan Qiuchiu and Gu Yuena will be the first and second students at Minghuo Academy. Zhang Lexuan, you probably can't go back to Shrek. If you're willing, you can become a teacher at Minghuo Academy. As for Jiang Nannan, since you're still at Shrek Academy, let's leave things as they are for now."

"On second thought, Sister Lexuan shouldn't be a teacher. You and Sister Wu can go straight to being the presidents of the Yellow and Purple Branches. Aunt Ning can arrange the president of the Black Branch, and General Ice Jade will take charge of the Red Branch. As for the academy's overall president, Ms. Herta can take that position for now."

As Bai Mo began to recover emotionally, he immediately overturned his earlier idea, reserving more positions for the people close to him.

"Reporting to Young Master Bai! I want to join Minghuo Academy. I can quit Shrek!"

Jiang Nannan, wearing two rabbit-ear hair ornaments, raised her hand to report, showing her loyalty!

"Tingyun, you can arrange it. Do you have any objections, Student Gu Yuena?"

Seeing that Bai Mo had finally remembered her, Gu Yuena spoke softly.

"None. But I have a few Titled Douluo uncles and aunts. Could they join the Fairy Boat, too?"

As she spoke, she cast a thoughtful glance at the two Soul Beasts beside Bai Mo.

You really are planning to usurp my position, aren't you? Bai Mo grumbled inwardly. Just then, he suddenly remembered something he had overlooked.

"Herta, Herta, come in!"

"Play!"

"You said a god-level being could see through the masks, right?"

"Oh? Have you encountered a god-level being?"

Bai Mo didn't answer. He already knew the answer; he'd only wanted to bother Little Black Tower.

In other words, the identities of the Fairy Boat's three generals were probably an open book to Gu Yuena.

Bai Mo couldn't help feeling unlucky. He'd run into the only being on the Douluo Continent who could currently see through the masks.

As for Ah Yin, she was busy battling the Golden Tree in the early stages. How could she spare the attention to look at Bai Mo?

"They can, as long as there's no problem with their identities and they have enough merit. They might even be able to take positions like Helm Master or Cauldron Master."

"Can't they become generals?"

"There aren't any openings right now. The position of general isn't awarded based on strength and merit alone. They'd also have to pass The Hunt's examination. Of course, if they had the favor of another Aeon or a Celestial Lord, they could be promoted directly."

Bai Mo continued spinning out the story, dangling bait in front of Gu Yuena.

"An Aeon? A Celestial Lord?"

Gu Yuena pondered. She had indeed heard that little fox girl mention the Fairy Boat's gods before. The quality of Bai Mo's earlier attack had been something she had rarely encountered in her life.

But she couldn't be sure the child wasn't trying to deceive the Silver Dragon King's intelligence. His power earlier had clearly come from an item. Still, there should be no doubt that his power came from another Divine Realm, Gu Yuena thought silently.

"Ah, look at me. I forgot to explain. The Fairy Boat has a clear hierarchy. The Aeons and Celestial Lords naturally rank first, followed by the Marshal, then the generals. Beneath the generals, positions like Helm Master and Diviner can be earned through merit. As for my own identity, you can think of me as the chosen successor of the Wandering Celestial Lord."

Watching Gu Yuena silently ponder with her doubts written all over her face, Bai Mo acted as if he hadn't noticed and spoke up.

Gu Yuena raised her head and looked deeply at Bai Mo.

"I have faith in my uncle. He'll definitely pass The Hunt's examination."

Gu Yuena spoke with feigned innocence, even pumping her little fist.

(Di Tian: Who? Me?)

Jiang Nannan was overjoyed. She'd never expected that not only would her mother be treated, but she'd also get to join such a powerful organization! Jiang Nannan decided she'd withdraw from school tomorrow—no, tonight!

Nan Qiuchiu remained perfectly calm. She had already despaired after learning the identities of the Ice Snow Two Emperors. She'd come to laugh at the new companion's misfortune, but although she'd gotten her laugh, she probably wouldn't be able to escape either. If so, then she'd just give up and roll with it.

"Good. My mother, General Cold Snow, is also a Fairy Boat General. She can serve as an advisor at the Minghuo Chamber of Commerce and only needs to step in when called upon. Sister Wu, tell Aunt Ning to find someone to take the position of academy president. Tingyun can handle everything else."

Bai Mo leaned back in his chair, holding his head and closing his eyes to rest.

Wu Qingyao had recorded the entire meeting in a daze. She still had no idea what was going on with all those bigwigs from the Fairy Boat, but at least she'd recorded everything. She'd let the sect master deal with the headache!

Seeing that Bai Mo and the two ornaments at his sides had stopped talking, Tingyun prepared to dismiss everyone. Afterward, she would find people to discuss the academy's site, construction, and enrollment.

Just then, a guard came to report from outside.

"Come in," Tingyun said calmly.

"Reporting to the president, someone from Shrek Academy is here. They say they've come to apologize to you!"