Noon had passed, and many people had finished eating and drinking, so business in the store began to slow down.
The two had arrived at the bottom of the dormitory building. They hugged gently, and Wang Qiu'er smiled and waved.
"I'll go up first."
Cao Yu nodded and replied, "Yes, remember to miss me."
"Ugh~~ I won't miss you at all."
Watching that graceful figure gradually ascend the stairs, Wang Qiu'er glanced back at him as she turned the corner, the smile hidden in her beautiful eyes impossible to conceal.
After their eyes met for a long time, she raised her chin with a touch of arrogance and then disappeared around the corner.
After sending Wang Qiu'er back to her dormitory, Cao Yu planned to visit the Soul Tool Department.
Despite having cooperated with the academy for so long, he had never personally visited the Soul Guidance Department.
The investors behind it have indeed failed in their duties.
Stepping through the gates of the Soul Guidance Department, the space inside becomes extremely spacious.
The further you go in, the more people there are, and most people don't have the time or energy to notice his arrival.
This place is divided into dozens of areas, each protected by a soundproof shield made of Soul Tool.
This also means that the vast Soul Guidance Department doesn't generate much noise; in fact, it's quite quiet when you walk around here.
Not far away, dozens of aircraft of different types were being assembled and tested.
Many people were carefully tapping on it with tools.
The glider is the only one that has been completed, making it an antique among all the aircraft models.
"Judging from this, it should be able to test fly within one or two years."
"I have to say, there are so many people in the Soul Guidance Department!"
Of the six or seven hundred people we see so far, the vast majority are Shrek Academy students.
Unlike Soul Tool, the development of these scientific products is not limited by Soul Power or cultivation level, so many ordinary students can also join the research and development wave.
For example, students who fail the Soul Power test are no longer expelled; instead, the academy encourages them to join.
This is also a new enrollment program that Shrek Academy has developed in recent years, timely changing its development strategy to allow ordinary students and those with poor cultivation talent to switch to this program.
For example, a range of scientific knowledge such as mathematics, chemistry, and physics.
Of course, Cao Yu had already provided samples of these learning materials in advance, and the task of copying the textbooks was naturally handled by the college.
Initially, knowledge was imparted by Shadow Clone that used Grandmaster-Level Knowledge Skill Card.
When those college teachers learn the skills, they then pass them on to their students. This virtuous cycle can, to some extent, ensure that there is no shortage of scientific and technological talent.
Before long, Cao Yu saw He Caitou, Ye Xiaosheng, and of course Huo Yuhao.
Looking up, Huo Yuhao put down his tools and stepped out of the soundproof shield of the Soul Tool.
He said to Cao Yu with a happy expression, " Brother Yu, you didn't even let me know you were coming, otherwise I could have shown you the way."
Cao Yu chuckled and patted him on the shoulder, saying, "Haha, Yuhao, what have you been busy with lately?"
"I've been busy lately with the Level 7 Soul Engineer exam and the university knowledge exam."
Huo Yuhao was quite confident in passing these tests, so there was no trace of worry on his face.
They don't seem to care about these things.
"University knowledge assessment?"
Having been away for so long, Cao Yu felt that the academy had changed so much that there were still things he didn't know.
Huo Yuhao nodded and said, "That's right. Several years ago, the academy divided the difficulty levels according to the teaching materials you provided, just like the Soul Engineer assessment."
"The assessment is divided into eight levels: primary school, junior high school, senior high school, university, master's degree, doctoral degree, professor, and leading expert."
"I heard that the academy is also planning to separate these scientific products and Soul Tool into a separate Academy of Sciences."
Cao Yu asked, somewhat puzzled, "Why would you think that?"
Huo Yuhao explained, "Because we recruited too many ordinary students this year, we still had to eliminate nearly 80% of them."
"As soon as people outside heard that Shrek was recruiting ordinary people and those with low cultivation talent, almost everyone flocked here."
Cao Yu asked, "Are there that many ordinary people and those with poor cultivation talent?"
Thinking about this, Huo Yuhao said with some worry, "More than that, Brother Yu, you didn't see the scene of the recruitment back then, it was a sea of people!"
The entire Shrek City Shrek City was completely besieged, and traffic was paralyzed for more than a week.
However, when Huo Yuhao recalled the hopeful eyes in the crowd, and their thin figures just like his when he was a child, he couldn't help but feel saddened by the sight.
"However, most of the people who come are children from poor families, with Trash Martial Soul, or they are all unfortunate, many of them missing limbs."
"To be honest, Brother Yu, when I was a child, as a servant in the Duke's household, my talent for cultivation was quite poor."
Cao Yu comforted him, saying, "It's all over now, don't dwell on the bad things."
"Yes, Brother Yu." Huo Yuhao nodded. Now he can eat well and dress warmly, and he can also receive a high salary every month. Everything is developing towards a bright future.
"By the way, have you eaten?"
Huo Yuhao shook his head and said, "No."
At this moment, Cao Yu pointed to He Caitou, and asked, "What about them?"
"No."
Why aren't you going to eat?
Huo Yuhao paused for a moment, then said, "We're used to it. We usually don't go to the cafeteria for dinner until evening. Besides, we're all Soul Master, so missing a meal won't hurt."
"Alright, call them all over. I brought you some grilled fish and kebabs."
He nodded in agreement, then turned and walked towards He Caitou He Caitou.
After a while, he called everyone over, and when they saw the roasted meat on the table, their eyes lit up.
Smelling the delicious aroma of meat, Ye Xiaosheng laughed heartily, "Thank you, Boss Cao Boss Cao 're so generous!"
Chen Beifeng praised without hesitation, "Thank you, Boss Cao. May I ask if I can curry favor with you?"
He Caitou, however, interrupted, saying, " Beifeng, you're never serious. Thanks, Cao Yu."
"You're welcome, please enjoy your meal." Cao Yu was about to leave when he turned back and asked, "Do you know where Meng Hongchen and the others are?"
While eating his kebabs, Ye Xiaosheng pointed to the distance and said, "They're in the Ninth Research and Development Area. Turn left about 200 meters ahead. Does Boss Cao need directions?"
"You guys eat first, I'll go by myself."
"Haha, then we won't bother Boss Cao any longer." Everyone burst into laughter, unable to resist teasing him.
After walking for only a few minutes, Cao Yu ran into Meng Hongchen, Ju Zi, and Ke Ke.
Of course, there's also Ji Juechen and Jing Ziyan, the couple.
Meng Hongchen ran over with a smile, then stood on tiptoe and jumped into his arms.
Held tightly in Cao Yu's arms, she whispered in his ear, " Cao Yu, did you bring any good food? My stomach is growling."
Cao Yu asked with a grin, "How about I feed you?"
(End of this chapter)