The architecture in these surroundings was clearly built with great care, and it did not incorporate elements from any other nations.
Unlike Tiantou City, Star Luo City, and the headquarters of the Sun Moon Empire, which all integrated features from various countries.
Led by Jiang Nannan, Xu Yanli finally walked into the clean-looking room at the back and slowly sat down beside the woman who appeared extremely aged.
Xu Yanli observed the old woman's condition, then walked to the side, his holy Angel Martial Soul unfolding behind him.
"First Soul Skill, Holy Prayer Sun Moon Light Heal." Xu Yanli said softly, as a rich power of the sun and moon slowly infused into the body of Jiang Nannan's mother.
Jiang Nannan watched her mother nervously, seeing her complexion shift from the deathly pallor of someone on the brink of passing to a healthy, rosy glow.
Jiang Nannan was so moved she nearly burst into tears; her mother was finally saved.
Jiang Nannan knelt on the ground with a thud, her eyes filled with gratitude, her voice trembling, "Many thanks to the Pavilion Master for saving my mother. I, Jiang Nannan, have no way to repay this kindness. From this day forward, I entrust my life to you and will follow your every command, with no second thoughts for the rest of my life."
Xu Yanli looked down at her, waved his hand, and said, "Get up. There will naturally be a use for you in the future; I only hope you do not forget the oath you made today when that time comes."
Seeing that she did not rise, Xu Yanli did not force her. He patted her shoulder as he passed by, then turned and left, preparing to head to his own courtyard.
At this moment, about seven or eight people were sitting in the lower seats of the main courtyard.
Xu Yanli saw the people in the courtyard and, before he could even rest, noticed them sitting there in stiff, formal postures.
Xu Yanli cursed under his breath.
This bunch of people didn't even know to let him rest for two minutes. Sigh, forget it, forget it. Who told him to be a Prince?
Xu Yanli put on a look of resignation, walked to the main seat, sat down, and looked at the people below.
Xu Yanli nodded to Kong Deming, watching as Kong Deming took an object from his storage Soul Tool and shrouded the entire reception hall.
"We have several main tasks at Shrek Academy. First, try your best to win over the commoner students. I hear that Zhou Yi eliminates a particularly large number of students; you should try to recruit those who were expelled." Xu Yanli tapped the tea table beside him.
"If they were expelled by Shrek Academy, is there any point in recruiting them?" a Rank 9 Soul Master sitting at the end of the row raised an objection.
Xu Yanli glanced at him and smiled, "This Zhou Yi is quite unique. Once you look into her, you will understand. Besides, I guarantee that those expelled students, with just a little guidance, might even come to hate Shrek Academy."
"The second issue concerns the former Crown Prince of the Sun Moon Empire, Xu He. I am now basically certain that he is He Caitou, a core disciple of the Soul Tool Department at Shrek Academy."
"Are we going to wipe him out?" A trace of hesitation appeared on Kong Deming's face.
"Rest assured, I don't intend for you to do it yourselves." Xu Yanli swept his gaze over them and smiled.
Xu Yanli's smile carried a hint of trickery as he said, "We can borrow a knife to kill, for instance, by utilizing the power of the original three kingdoms."
"How could we possibly borrow that?"
"Yes, indeed. How could the people of the original three kingdoms be used by us?"
Xu Yanli rubbed his temples and said, "When we are ready to leave, we just need to leak Xu He's identity. At the same time, spread a rumor: Shrek Academy is harboring the former Crown Prince of the Sun Moon Empire—are they planning to join forces with the Sun Moon Empire?"
"Believe me, the people of the original three kingdoms will definitely kick up a fuss." A gleam flickered in Xu Yanli's eyes, "Actually, at that point, I would rather Shrek Academy not kill him. After all, if they do that, the relationship between the original three kingdoms and Shrek Academy will turn sour."
Kong Deming's eyes lit up, "Shrek Academy's character isn't one that would offend the original three kingdoms for the sake of an ordinary outer court student, especially not a student of the Soul Tool Department."
"Exactly. But even if Shrek Academy doesn't kill him, this thorn will have already been buried." Xu Yanli sneered, "And it will be a massive thorn. With Shrek Academy's arrogant nature, they might sacrifice that student without hesitation at the time, but when they look back on it, they will likely harbor resentment toward the members of the original three kingdoms."
"However, we must take this slowly, otherwise it will appear too deliberate," Xu Yanli said, tapping his fingers on the table.
Xu Yanli scanned them and said, "As for your usual duties, just keep researching Soul Tools. Explore the gear principles I mentioned to you last time further."
"Alright, you are all dismissed. I've been busy for quite a while today; let me rest." After saying this, Xu Yanli turned and left, heading toward the back hall of the main courtyard.
Xu Yanli ran to the washroom to take a shower, and feeling refreshed, he let out a sigh of relief.
Lying on the bed, Xu Yanli felt a bit speechless. What does Shrek Academy have? Nothing more than data on Soul Masters. As for their teaching curriculum?
What kind of teaching curriculum do they even have?
Running? And it's not even based on each person's basic physical condition. Back in the day, even if that guy Yu Xiaogang was stupid, he still calculated the running based on everyone's physical limits.
Damn it, that piece of trash Zhou Yi just makes everyone run collectively, and later on, the weight loads are exactly the same. If you do it like that, is there really no physical damage?
As for the issue of skipping laps, she just expels them right away.
To be honest, they are all 12-year-old children. Which child doesn't want to slack off a little? Just like how he didn't want to do his homework in his previous life.
Xu Yanli still remembered running exercises in his past life; he often skipped two or three laps.
Although Shrek Academy is different from ordinary academies and different from the schools of his past life, you can't just expel someone because they ran two or three laps less.
Xu Yanli rolled his eyes. If it weren't for the ability to leave the Sun Moon Empire, he would have to be an idiot to agree to come to Shrek Academy.
Fortunately, his cheap father didn't demand he stay for long.
It just so happens that the photocopier and scanner are finished. I'll make a few more trips to the library later to record the contents inside.
Xu Yanli touched his chin. He called this recycling, not stealing.
Things that Shrek Academy obtained from Martial Soul Hall back in the day.
Xu Yanli yawned. He possessed the Angel Martial Soul; in a sense, wasn't he a descendant of Martial Soul Hall?
Yeah, right. Regardless of whether it's true or not, just wrapping oneself in that banner is enough.
Xu Yanli slowly rose and sat cross-legged to begin his cultivation.
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