Hearth House Branch Established

Moreover, the Fools were no longer entirely unknown. Jingliu had made a move before, after all. Any force backed by a Titled Douluo would be regarded highly wherever it went.

Although Shrek City stood independent of the four great empires and answered only to Shrek Academy, it was not at all opposed to outside forces investing there.

Chambers of commerce, sects, Soul Engineer organizations, and nobles from various countries established branches in the city. They brought population, resources, and commercial exchange, while further driving the city's development.

The more prosperous the city became, the more resources Shrek Academy could obtain. More importantly, the more outside forces there were, the less likely Shrek Academy would be isolated when it encountered a crisis.

For example, when a beast tide came, every faction in the city would have to shoulder responsibility, and Shrek Academy would not have to bear all the pressure alone.

Therefore, although news that the Fools intended to establish a Hearth House Branch in Shrek City drew the attention of certain higher-ups, the process went exceptionally smoothly.

Before long, the branch's site had been finalized.

It was a separate courtyard in the western part of the city.

The courtyard was not far from the main urban area. Its surroundings were fairly quiet, transportation was convenient, and several nearby streets led directly to the Commoner District. It was ideal for reaching homeless children.

The courtyard covered a considerable area, with three sections from front to back. Besides the main house and side rooms, there was also a large open space. With a little renovation, it could house quite a few children and include a kitchen, classrooms, an infirmary, and a training ground.

Xu Tianming stood in the courtyard, surveying the newly handed-over residence. Cyrene stood beside him, holding a freshly organized