After hearing how Jiang Hai addressed him, Xuan Zi's gaze softened somewhat.
Although he did not know how Yan Shaozhe had managed it, Jiang Hai calling him "Teacher" had undoubtedly made him one of their own. Xuan Zi never begrudged his goodwill to his own people. To them, Shrek Academy had always been their home.
Once Jiang Hai and Zhang Lexuan were seated, Xuan Zi said, "Everyone is here, so let's begin. Yan Shaozhe, chair the meeting first. Give the youngsters a little time to settle down."
Yan Shaozhe nodded. It was all but certain that he would be the next Sea God Pavilion Master, and he usually chaired the Sea God Pavilion Meetings as well. He began, "Today's meeting will discuss the soul tool technique Ning Tian used yesterday, along with the Azure Soul Ring and special abilities Yuhao displayed. There are also some internal academy matters requiring the senior elders' decisions. First..."
In an orderly fashion, matters concerning Shrek were brought before the Sea God Pavilion Meeting and decided one after another. Sometimes they sought the opinions of youngsters like Zhang Lexuan, Ma Xiaotao, and Huo Yuhao. Even Jiang Hai was not overlooked, as though they truly regarded him as one of their own.
Jiang Hai occasionally offered his own views, drawing sidelong looks from Yan Shaozhe and the others, who inwardly nodded in approval.
The decisions were made quickly. Soon, Yan Shaozhe raised another matter. "This concerns the exchange in the Sun Moon Empire that Yuhao and the others just completed. Yuhao, Fan Yu, you were personally involved. What impressions did this exchange leave you with, and do you have any recommendations for our academy?"
Huo Yuhao glanced at Fan Yu, who gave him a slight nod. Huo Yuhao stood, bowed to everyone, and said, "Elders of