Shangguan Li also briefly scanned the few people before her. they were all people Shangguan Li was very familiar with, such as the male protagonist Tang San, the female protagonist Xiao Wu, and the cannon-fodder committee members of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
"Your Highness, why are you here?" Breaking the awkwardness was none other than Committee Member Meng Shenji. However, all of their gazes fell upon Dugu Bo and the Shangguan Li beside him.
Because the strength of these two people was unfathomable, coupled with the rather significant changes in Dugu Bo right now, it momentarily prevented the others from recognizing that this youth was actually Dugu Bo.
"What? The three committee members have guests here, and you won't introduce them to this prince?" Prince Xue Xing had come to pick a fight in the first place, so naturally he would not let everyone have an easy time of it.
Meng Shenji was also a veteran committee member, knowing that this person could not be offended. Thus, he smiled faintly and led the three of them into the grand hall. At this moment, everyone from Shrek Academy had also stood up.
Meng Shenji said, "Your Royal Highness, let me introduce you. This is the headmaster of Shrek Academy, Flender. This time, he has come to negotiate cooperation matters with us. Headmaster Flender, this is His Royal Highness Prince Xue Xing of the Heaven Dou Empire. The Royal Academy currently falls under His Royal Highness's jurisdiction."
Although Flender did not have a high opinion of this lofty prince, he still slightly bowed and said, "Hello, Your Royal Highness."
Prince Xue Xing did not even glance at him, only saying coldly, "Shrek Academy? It seems I have never heard of it. It must be a third-rate academy. Chief Meng Shenji, how can you let such people of unknown origin come to our academy?"
Upon hearing this, the crowd from Shrek Academy could not help flying into a rage. Zhao Wuji, who was standing beside Flender, was about to flare up, but he was forcibly held back by Flender.
Meng Shenji's expression changed. "Your Royal Highness, you cannot put it that way. Shrek Academy has cultivated countless outstanding soul masters, and Teacher Qin of our academy is a graduate of Shrek Academy."
"Moreover, Headmaster Flender and the various teachers are all willing to come to our school to teach; they are all rare and exceptional talents. Most importantly, their students are also extremely genius, having already reached the Soul Elder realm at such a young age. I imagine they will all become the backbone pillars of the Heaven Dou Empire in the future."
Actually, by this point, Dai Mubai could not sit still anymore. Although he was currently studying in the Heaven Dou Empire, it did not mean he had become the strength of the Heaven Dou Empire. Yet he could not step forward. If he lost the opportunity to join the Royal Academy because of his own academy, the loss would outweigh the gain.
"Chief Meng Shenji, according to the academy regulations, hiring teachers should involve passing an evaluation, right? I wonder if several of them have already passed the evaluation of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy?"
"The teachers of Shrek Academy all possess the strength of Heaven-rank teachers and do not require evaluation. Your Royal Highness, did you come here today for this matter?" Zhi Lin's tone began to carry a trace of impatience. Everyone knew that this prince had nothing to do and liked nothing better than bullying others by throwing his weight around.
Prince Xue Xing let out a cold snort. "The Heaven Dou Royal Academy is the strength of the empire. As teachers of the academy, their influence on the students is the greatest. I heard from Xue Beng that yesterday these distinguished guests came to the academy and beat him up. Xue Beng is also the Fourth Prince of our empire, representing the dignity of the royal family. How could he be easily humiliated?"
At this time, the few people present finally understood why Prince Xue Xing had come. Looking at the Fourth Prince Xue Beng beside him, who wore a look of bitter hatred and was staring fixedly at Dai Mubai, the three committee members felt extremely helpless.
Flender said flatly, "Then how does Your Royal Highness wish to resolve this matter? I wonder if you asked for the reason why this prince was beaten?"
As a Spirit Saint, Flender was likewise a rare high-level soul master on the Douluo Continent. He was inherently unruly and untamed, and if it were not for allowing his students to enjoy the resources of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, he would have long since erupted.
"This prince has always treated talent kindly. Yesterday, Xue Beng was also at fault first, so this matter can be settled just like that. However, since you have come to our Royal Academy to seek cooperation, you must prove to me that you are true talents."
Flender suppressed his anger, for he knew that Prince Xue Xing was simply here to pick a quarrel, but he could not afford to cross him. "Your Royal Highness, how do you want us to prove that we are talents?"
Prince Xue Xing smiled faintly. "It's very simple. As long as you can last five minutes in the hands of senior Dugu, this prince will acknowledge you as talents. Your treatment will be top-tier in every respect; otherwise, get out of here."
"You-" Dai Mubai flew into a violent rage. Looking at the triumphant expression on Xue Beng's face beside Prince Xue Xing, he could hardly contain his fury.
"Wait a moment." A cold female voice suddenly spoke up, interrupting the scene.
Xue Xing's attitude changed instantly, completely unlike the rudeness he showed Shrek Academy and the committee members earlier, and his speech became respectful. "Lady Shangguan, what is the matter?"
Only then did they realize that this young girl was not an ordinary person, but someone potentially even more powerful than the Dugu Bo standing beside her.
"Allowing them to join the Heaven Dou Royal Academy is fine, but I want to know your purpose in joining the academy."
Shangguan Li spoke those words with the intention of tearing away their facades, especially that of Yu Xiaogang.
Yu Xiaogang was extremely familiar with this kind of situation and was the first to step forward. "Previously, we had a match against your academy's team at the Great Soul Arena in Suotuo City, and our Shrek Academy managed to achieve victory by a stroke of luck. However, Shrek Academy can no longer support these students' ongoing studies, and we cannot bear to see these students lose their place of learning."
"Therefore, Teacher Qin, who graduated from Shrek Academy, suggested that we come to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy. After consideration by us teachers, we ultimately agreed."
Nonsense! Didn't you just covet the resources of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy? To speak the truth, is it really that hard? Truly a hypocritical gentleman.
Shangguan Li continuously complained inwardly. Fortunately, in her own world, a person like Yu Xiaogang died early and did not disgust her, otherwise she would have made sure he could never reincarnate.
"Teacher Qin, is that so?" Shangguan Li still made a gesture of wanting Qin Ming to confirm this matter.
Qin Ming completely ignored Shangguan Li's intent. "Yes, I was the one who proposed to Headmaster Flender that these students should join the Heaven Dou Royal Academy. After all, they are still so young and strong, and I want them to become the substitute team of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy and go participate in the Soul Master Tournament."
"Lady Shangguan, this..." Prince Xue Xing could not figure out Shangguan Li's thoughts, but he did not dare to stir up trouble carelessly.
"Your Royal Highness, why not give me some face and let them join this academy? However, there must be a precondition." Shangguan Li's expression did not change, yet she had already thought up many wicked ideas.
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