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Chapter 7 Shrek Academy
Chapter 7 Shrek Academy
"The teaching environment is severely substandard. Upon inspection, it was found to lack the necessary basic equipment and conditions for a Soul Master Academy, and the teaching staff is of varying quality, raising suspicions of fraud against students."
Zhong Li nodded. This situation wasn't unexpected; in his memory, according to the original work, the so-called "Shrek Academy" was just a rented piece of land in a small village, lacking everything, even the food wasn't systematically prepared. It's important to know that for Soul Masters, especially in the early stages of cultivation, diet is crucial. Higher-level Soul Master academies would create specific menus for their students, which might include medicinal herbs accumulated over generations and Soul Beast meat suitable for a Soul Master's physique. It's a very complex but also crucial process.
In Zhong Li's memory, the teaching staff was the only bright spot of Shrek Academy, and what attracted people to it. Among Shrek Academy's teaching staff were many Soul Saints; looking at the entire Douluo Continent, any Soul Master Academy that had Soul Saint instructors was considered a relatively high-level Soul Master Academy, while most Soul Master Academy's teaching staff consisted of Soul Kings or even Soul Grandmasters.
However, among a group of experts who had started as Soul Emperors, there was a Great Soul Master who had somehow managed to slip in! And this Great Soul Master was actually in charge of the main teaching. It would be strange if the inspectors from the Empire didn't find it suspicious.
"Following numerous reports, the college has also been accused of using violence to coerce and defraud enrollees of their money. They have collected exorbitant enrollment fees without refunds and expelled a large number of students without sufficient justification. After verification, the reports are largely true."
Upon seeing this, Zhongli's brows furrowed slightly.
In his view, this point is even more serious than the previous ones. It's no longer just a matter of substandard teaching quality or suspected fraudulent advertising; it's pure fraud, harming people and causing financial loss, and has already ruined the futures of countless young people!
"Your Highness, are you planning to shut down Shrek Academy?"
Behind Zhongli, an official standing behind him hesitated for a moment before speaking.
"If we don't shut down these academies, are we just going to keep them around for the Lantern Festival?"
As Zhong Li spoke, he drew a red circle behind "Shrek Academy".
"Your Highness, the situation at this academy is rather unique. You also remember Miss Ning Rongrong from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. She is currently studying there."
The officer said with a hint of helplessness.
If it were just an ordinary Soul Master Academy, the Heaven Dou Empire could easily shut it down, even if it was run by a Soul Saint. The mighty Heaven Dou Empire wouldn't be so afraid of offending a Soul Saint.
However, when it comes to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, things are different. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is one of the three upper sects, and it is the most financially powerful among them. Although the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's core martial soul, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, does not have strong combat power and is a support-type martial soul, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School currently has two titled Douluo of combat type.
It could be said that the sect leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School might actually hold a higher position than Emperor Xueye. Although Emperor Xueye was much older than Ning Fengzhi, the current sect leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, they had always treated each other as equals.
Princess Ning Rongrong of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was someone Zhong Li had met a few times before. Emperor Xue Ye had once subtly tried to arrange a marriage between Zhong Li and this princess, but Zhong Li refused, and Emperor Xue Ye never brought it up again. Marriage is one of the most sacred contracts; how could he possibly enter into one with such a young girl out of nowhere?
He still remembered that when he first met Ning Rongrong, this little girl, she acted like a well-behaved girl on the surface, politely calling him "Uncle Xueye, Brother Li"; but behind his back, she poured chili water into his tea, and he caught her red-handed.
As a result, under Ning Fengzhi's stern gaze, the little girl apologized to him with a wronged expression, her eyes even reddening. However, not long after, the little girl was again constantly talking about "my brother." It was just the temperament of a spoiled child.
However, Ning Fengzhi's intention in sending his spoiled daughter to Shrek Academy may have been good, but it was a wrong move.
Zhongli couldn't help but think of something similar that had happened in Teyvat. In Liyue, many parents felt that their children were disobedient and unmotivated, and some were even addicted to the "video games" that had recently come from Fontainebleau. So they sent their children to some fully enclosed training programs that claimed to be able to "reform" their children and teach them to be "motivated" and "grateful".
As a result, the saplings that should have thrived were instead shrouded in complete shade, unable to receive sunlight, and gradually withered. Countless tragedies have been caused by parents' wishful thinking. They don't understand their children; they only understand themselves.
"I will personally visit Shrek Academy."
Zhong Li suddenly opened his amber eyes and said.
"Your Highness, are you leaving the capital?"
The official was slightly surprised. This prince had always been well-protected, and he himself had been very conscientious, rarely leaving the palace except to go to the royal hunting grounds to obtain spirit rings. Unexpectedly, this time, he suddenly volunteered to take such a long trip.
"That's right. Ah Ying has become a great general, making great achievements in foreign lands; if I, as a prince, continue to stay at home in the capital, won't I become a hothouse flower?"
Zhong Li smiled and said jokingly.
"I understand. This matter still requires His Majesty's decision."
"Then I'll trouble you to inform my father."
Zhongli put down his teacup and said.
Visiting Shrek Academy was a decision he had just made. Having read the original Douluo Continent novel, Zhongli harbored absolutely no goodwill towards Shrek Academy. Even though Shrek Academy was the final victor in the continental war and became the most crucial force on the entire Douluo Continent ten thousand years later, it didn't change anything.
If he had to say something, in his opinion, Shrek Academy was unworthy of its status; the same went for Tang San, the Sea God. Ten thousand years later, Shrek Academy, hailed as the holy land of soul masters across the continent, was in reality nothing more than a malignant tumor.
Even from his current perspective, the Spirit Hall was an enemy, not a friend; in fact, one of its young masters had repeatedly attempted to assassinate him. However, in all fairness, he felt the Spirit Hall was far superior to Shrek Academy and the Sea God Pavilion of later generations. The outcome of this era in Douluo Continent was truly better if the Spirit Hall had unified the continent.
However, seeing is believing, and this is a principle Zhong Li has always adhered to. Now that he has come to this world, it is only right that he personally visit this so-called "Shrek Academy." Everything he has read in books is not as valuable as witnessing it with his own eyes before making a judgment.
Perfect timing! I've been in this world for so long, and I haven't had a proper chance to see it properly yet. I'll take this opportunity to leisurely wander through the mortal realm.
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"Zhong Li".
As soon as Zhongli entered Soto City, he saw a familiar figure waiting for him.
Her pale purple, Inazuma-style cross-collar dress stood out strikingly in the city of Soto; a purple braid hung down her back, her face was exquisitely beautiful yet aloof, and a mole adorned her fair cheeks, which, far from detracting from her beauty, added a touch of peculiar charm.
Compared to six years ago, Ying now looks much like he did back in Teyvat, and bears no resemblance to the Xue family at all. Of course, Zhongli himself is the same; he now looks like a younger version of Morax, composed and ethereal, attracting the attention of countless young women wherever he goes.
(End of this chapter)