Over the following days, Qin Ming used everyone's injuries as an excuse to temporarily remain in Soto City.
The members of the Emperor Team grumbled about it endlessly in private.
That very night, as soon as Yu Tianheng had recovered from his injuries, Qin Ming immediately dragged him out. And now he suddenly remembered that everyone needed time to recover? What exactly was he trying to do?
As for Qin Ming, his real intention was naturally to use this opportunity to spend more time with the people from Shrek Academy.
The departures of Ye Lingling and Dugu Yan had not been reported to the others. Yu Tianheng practically went mad searching for them throughout the city.
Especially since Ye Lingling had originally gone out with Qin Ming. Now she had disappeared, yet he showed no urgency whatsoever.
"What kind of teacher is this?!"
While searching through the city, Yufeng and Oslo could not help complaining under their breath.
In the end, unable to find them anywhere, they sought help from the city lord's mansion. Only then did they learn that the two girls had already returned ahead of schedule.
Yu Tianheng did not dare waste any time. After informing the others, he immediately hurried back as fast as possible.
After being blacklisted by the Grand Spirit Arena, Flander checked out of the hotel and brought everyone back to Shrek Academy.
Inside the dean's office, Qin Ming, Flander, Yu Xiaogang, and Zhao Wuji sat together discussing something.
"Dean, after all these years, the academy still looks the same," Qin Ming sighed.
His former dormitory had now become the room shared by Tang San and Oscar.
Returning to this familiar place filled him with endless emotion, while also strengthening his determination.
"Dean, regarding the Spirit Master Tournament qualification…"
Before he could finish, Flander lowered his head in shame.
After so many years of effort, the academy was still standing in the same place.
The Balak Kingdom's Ministry of Education had refused to approve them for a long time. Besides trying to pressure them into joining officially, the more important reason was that Shrek Academy did not even possess a proper campus.
If approval were granted to them, then any random group could establish an academy in the future, lowering the overall standard of education.
Of course Flander had considered rebuilding the academy, but the cost was enormous. Even now, he still had not saved enough money.
Zhao Wuji tried to ease the atmosphere.
"Xiaoming, it's not that we haven't worked hard. The Ministry of Education is just too strict. There's nothing we can do."
Yu Xiaogang's expression darkened as he scolded, "Flander, are you really going to let these children miss the Spirit Master Tournament?"
Before he could continue, Qin Ming immediately provided support.
"Dean, do you really want the regrets that happened to me back then to repeat themselves with these juniors?"
"The Spirit Master Tournament is the grand stage for all young Spirit Masters. Missing it would become a lifelong regret…"
"But what can we even do?"
After saying that, Flander slumped onto the sofa like a deflated balloon.
Zhao Wuji smiled bitterly.
This matter truly was too difficult.
Yu Xiaogang remained silent, though his eyes constantly observed Qin Ming's reactions.
A thirty-year-old Spirit Emperor would definitely hold status and influence within Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
If they could obtain the Emperor Team's tournament slot, the problem would be solved.
After a moment of silence, Qin Ming finally spoke seriously.
"Dean, there actually is another way…"
Just like in the original timeline, Qin Ming revealed his proposal.
He placed particular emphasis on the issue of cultivation resources.
But would Flander really agree?
Shrek Academy was the work of his entire life. Once merged into Heaven Dou Royal Academy, everything would effectively disappear.
Yu Xiaogang added, "Xiaoming should be talking about the second team. Last night, Tianheng told me that Wu Qi and Changkong are both currently in Emperor Team Two."
"If we can obtain Team Two's slot, wouldn't that essentially mean they've joined Shrek Academy? Flander, don't tell me you're not tempted at all?"
Qin Ming smiled.
"That's right. They're indeed in the second team at the moment. However, Team Two hasn't officially been formed yet. If I discuss it with the three education committee chairmen, there's a good chance I can hand over the right to build the team to you."
"As for whether Wu Qi and the others stay or leave, that decision would then be up to you."
Although Zhao Wuji did not get along with Yu Xiaogang, he had heard many people praise Wu Qi and was extremely curious about this genius.
If they stayed close to him long enough, how could they fail to win him over?
But Shrek Academy…
Seeing Flander begin to waver, Yu Xiaogang and the others continued persuading him until he finally changed his mind.
Qin Ming needed some time to convince the three education committee chairmen, so both sides agreed to meet again at Heaven Dou Royal Academy two months later.
News of Tang San threatening Ye Lingling had already spread. More and more people began throwing filth at the gates of Shrek Academy and causing trouble.
As a result, under Yu Xiaogang's arrangements, everyone departed earlier than planned.
Of course, they did not head directly to Heaven Dou City. Instead, they stopped midway at Silves City, where they continued this phase of Spirit Arena training with Tang San and the others.
That day.
After more than half a month of travel, Chen Ping finally arrived at Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
Looking at the buildings standing atop the mountain, he silently clenched his fists.
"I'm definitely going to make a name for myself here!"
Who would have thought that the moment he stepped onto the mountain path, he would be stopped by the guards at the gate.
"Halt. Anyone who is not a student of this academy is forbidden from entering!"
Chen Ping hurriedly explained, "Wu Qi and Changkong invited me here. I—"
According to academy rules, inviting outsiders to visit required prior registration one day in advance, or the inviter had to personally escort them inside.
Since Wu Qi had no idea when Chen Ping would arrive, there was naturally no way for him to register it beforehand.
"Get lost, get lost! This is the empire's academy for nurturing talents. Do you think just anyone can enter? Go back where you came from and don't even think about forcing your way in!"
Chen Ping's expression stiffened.
Could it be that his ambitions would fail before they had even begun?
If he could not even enter the academy, how was he supposed to achieve his goals?
At that moment, Feng Xiaotian, who had just returned from the Feng family estate, happened to arrive at the entrance.
The guards immediately greeted him with flattering smiles.
"Young Master Feng, you're back?"
Feng Xiaotian politely replied, "Mm. Are they all around?"
The guard looked flattered and quickly answered, "They are, they are. Captain Wu rarely goes out during the day, so he should still be training."
Chen Ping did not know who "Captain Wu" referred to, but seeing such an approachable student felt like grabbing onto a lifeline.
"Brother, please wait. I'm a friend of Wu Qi and Changkong. Could I trouble you to pass along a message?"
Feng Xiaotian stopped and sized him up.
Wu Qi had previously mentioned that the final member of the team would arrive soon. The aura coming from this person was not weak, so perhaps…
After thinking for a moment, he waved his hand.
"Come with me."
With Feng Xiaotian personally bringing him along, the guards naturally did not dare stop them and instead smiled as they watched the two head up the mountain.
Inside the training hall.
Changkong was currently sparring with Huo Wushuang, while Sun Buyu stood nearby recording observations.
"Little Wu, did you notice anything?" Sun Buyu asked with a smile as he wrote something into his notebook.
Wu Qi shook his head slightly.
"Changkong still can't get rid of his arrogance."
He thought that because he was familiar with Huo Wushuang, he could keep the battle entirely under control.
In reality, it was a mess. His own weaknesses had already been exposed, yet he remained completely unaware of them.
A mentality like that would undoubtedly be fatal in the Spirit Master Tournament.
Their sparring session was called to a halt, and Sun Buyu immediately began giving Changkong a harsh lecture.
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