Those words softened the expressions of Xian Lin'er and Qian Duoduo, who had both been on the verge of flying into a rage.
It had to be said that this promise would be an enormous help to the Soul Tool Department's future development. At the same time, it revealed just how determined he was to secure Gu Qingnian. Unlike Qian Duoduo, Yan Shaozhe was stingy when it came to talent. For him to make such a concession was truly like taking a cleaver to his own interests.
Elder Lin, seated at the head of the right side, looked at Xian Lin'er. "Lin'er, what do you think?"
Xian Lin'er's eyes flickered, while Qian Duoduo rose directly to his feet beside her. "Dean Yan, Dean Cai, Senior Elders, let me state my own position. Personally, I am unwilling to make this exchange.
"No number of fine horses can compare to a single thousand-mile steed. An influx of talented students would indeed bring opportunities to our Soul Tool Department. But Gu Qingnian alone could very well elevate our department to limitless new heights!
"When that happens, will we still lack talent? Given our department's current circumstances, we would be better off pouring our resources into one person. I am grateful for Dean Yan's sincerity, but personally, I still hope to keep Gu Qingnian."
Immediately afterward, Xian Lin'er stood as well. "I agree with Dean Qian. Our Soul Tool Department will not make this exchange, and we will never yield!"
Yan Shaozhe's temper flared now too, and his expression turned slightly cold. Even after such a concession, they still refused to agree. "As dean of the Martial Soul Department, I will state my position as well.
"Our Martial Soul Department cannot let talent like this slip away. I am determined to secure Gu Qingnian.