Another day passed. Early that morning, Lin Jiayi led Huo Yuhao at a leisurely pace toward the sixth-year teaching building.
"Student Huo Yuhao, congratulations. You have had the great honor of earning the Hall Master's appreciation. In light of your proposal for a Soul Tool Machine, the academy has made an exception and allowed you to study in the sixth year. It will also assign you an outstanding teacher who is a Level 8 Soul Engineer."
"Once you pass his assessment, you will be qualified to study in Illustrious Virtue Hall."
Lin Jiayi spoke with a smile.
"However, none of these resources will be given to you for nothing. You must assist him in conducting further research into the Soul Tool Machine. If your research yields any relevant results, the academy will reward you handsomely."
Huo Yuhao thanked him. "Thank you, Director Lin."
Although he had agreed aloud, no one knew what he was truly thinking.
The sixth year alone had two teaching buildings, yet only a few dozen students. They could freely use all the metal materials in the experimental area, a clear indication of how highly the academy valued them.
Lin Jiayi led Huo Yuhao straight to the fifth floor of one of the buildings and stopped before a large door marked "Third Laboratory."
He held an identification plate up to the sensor at the door, and it opened automatically, revealing a spacious laboratory.
The laboratory was enormous, filled with all sorts of Soul Tools and metal materials. A huge workbench stood in the center of the room.
At that moment, a youthful-looking teacher in his thirties was sitting at the workbench, examining a Soul Tool in his hands. His brows were knitted as he racked his brains, and he paid no attention to Lin Jiayi and Huo