"Qing Ling, this doesn't concern you, go back," Shui Linger signaled Qing Ling to leave. She couldn't just watch a potential genius slip away.
"That's not right. You're here, and it's about her. How can you just leave?"
"Qing Ling, consider it."
"Yes, yes. What can Skywater Academy give you? They only focus on water-type skills, which has nothing to do with your spirit soul!"
"Exactly! Come to my Godwind Academy. We have a genius who is only slightly inferior to you, but he has a Self-Created Soul Skill. Perhaps you two could have a good conversation."
"No, no, no, you should come to my Thunderclap Academy. They can give you everything we can, and they'll pour resources into cultivating you."
"Ah…" Chen Qing Ling was stunned. They were actually trying to snatch her! Seriously? There was no need to go this far for her sake!
Even though the offers they made were tempting, Qing Ling remained unmoved.
All along, she hadn't really relied on the resources provided by the academy, but had instead relied entirely on her own efforts to get where she was.
As for which academy she belonged to, Qing Ling didn't really care. However, since she had already joined Skywater Academy, it was impossible for her to withdraw and join another academy.
Besides, Qing Ling thought Skywater Academy was pretty good! Everyone got along, like a big family, and she felt safe there.
"Qing Ling, don't listen to their nonsense. Once you're a student of Skywater Academy, you'll always be someone who came from Skywater Academy!"
Chen Qing Ling blinked her bright, big eyes, looking at the three vice-principals who were vying for her.
"Um... I've already become a part of Skywater Academy, and I won't leave."
Qing Ling would never do something as unfaithful as that.
One shouldn't, at least.
"This…" The three vice-principals looked at each other, wanting to persuade, but not knowing how to begin.
Just then.
A man in a royal robe strode over, "It's the first time in my life I've seen the vice-principals of the Four Elements Academies gathered together."
"You are…"
"I am Qin Ming, a teacher from Heaven Dou Royal Academy."
"In my opinion, you all want to rely on a genius to make your academy better."
"Isn't that right?"
"Since that's the case, I have a plan that can resolve the contradiction and benefit your Four Elements Academies."
"What plan?" The four vice-principals' gazes were firmly fixed on a person walking over from a distance; it was Qin Ming from Skywater Academy.
"Why not cultivate geniuses together with the Four Elements Academies?"
As soon as these words were spoken, the vice-principals of the Four Elements Academies looked at each other.
This method was indeed good!
It could take care of Skywater Academy's face, and also the other three element academies.
"But… there's only one genius, are we supposed to spend a month at each element academy?"
"Why are you so fixated on the Four Elements Academies? Why not let go of past grievances, and combine the four into one? Wouldn't that be wonderful?"
Shui Linger's eyes flickered with a faint light. Combining the Four Elements Academies?
Huo Shengxiao frowned, "This method is good, but I'm afraid it won't be able to be implemented at all."
"I agree. No one at the Four Elements Academies would truly submit to anyone else. Forcibly merging them would only backfire."
"If the Four Elements Academies unite, how will you determine the primary and secondary roles?"
Qin Ming waved his hand. "That's simple. We'll merge, but not interfere with each other."
"On the surface, it's four-in-one, but in reality, each academy will handle its own duties."
Shui Linger's eyes darted around. This method, you know, actually has a solid chance of working!
Sure enough, Huo Shenggo, Feng Wuji, and Leikes exchanged glances and nodded in unison.
"This method is indeed highly feasible. I think it'll work!"
"Yes, yes, I agree! I think we should do it this way!"
"Hahaha, Vice-Principal Shui Linger, from now on, we're all family."
"Don't you need to ask your respective principals?" Shui Linger asked, puzzled.
"Hahaha, it's not a big deal, even the Vice-Principal has to make the decision."
"We just need to build a new academy within Skywater Academy, divided into four sub-academies. No relocation is necessary."
Each of them was clearly calculating their gains.
"We won't bother you any further. Farewell." The three of them immediately turned and left, beginning preparations to establish a new academy within Skywater Academy.
Seeing them go, Shui Linger turned to Qin Ming. "What's your purpose in coming here?"
She didn't believe the teacher from Heaven Dou Royal Academy had come for a simple visit; there was definitely an ulterior motive.
"Hahaha, Vice-Principal Shui Linger, you're being too polite. I'm just following orders. The higher-ups don't want the Four Elements Academies to engage in a large-scale conflict."
"We all belong to academies within the Heaven Dou Empire; why should we consume ourselves with internal strife?"
Shui Linger nodded thoughtfully.
For a long time, the Four Elements Academies had always been at odds with each other, constantly experiencing friction and conflict, which led to internal strife.
This internal strife not only harmed the Four Elements Academies themselves but also drained the Heaven Dou Empire's national strength.
After all, the Four Elements Academies were the pillars of the Heaven Dou Empire, and the vast majority of graduates from the Four Elements Academies were loyal to the Heaven Dou Empire.
The Four Elements Academies were second only to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
If they could truly be integrated and stop the internal strife, that would be a good thing!
"If this matter succeeds, I'll treat you to a celebration feast."
"No need. We are all members of Heaven Dou and should be thinking about the empire."
"Currently, there are frequent conflicts along the borders of the two empires, with at least several battles a day. Reducing internal strife will allow us to fully dedicate ourselves to war preparations."
Shui Linger frowned. With the frequent skirmishes on the borders of the two great empires, how many lives were lost each day?
A month? A year?
How many people would die?
Shui Linger felt terrible. Perhaps it was her nature, but she was weary of war.
Everyone was on the Douluo Continent. Why did they have to fight for dominance? Couldn't they live in peace? Couldn't there be national tranquility?
Shui Linger didn't understand, nor did she want to.
At that moment, she understood something. She understood why her father had chosen to seclude himself. Perhaps it was for this very reason?
He didn't want to be caught up in the chaos of the mortal world.
The more she traveled, the more she saw, and the more she understood things she hadn't before.
As the saying goes: Imagination can be the deadliest thing!
"Qing Ling? Qing Ling?"
"Qing Ling!!"
Hearing Shui Binger's call, Qing Ling snapped back to attention. "What's up?"
"Let's go back. There's nothing interesting left to see here."
"You're amazing, Qing Ling. Getting fought over by three elemental academies."
"I envy your talent, Qing Ling. If I had half of it, maybe I wouldn't have been stuck as a Soul Grand Master for so long."
Qing Ling scratched the back of her head, modestly saying, "Ahaha, as long as you're willing to work hard and strive for improvement, you won't be far behind."
"Come on, Qing Ling, don't try to comfort us. We know our limits. No matter how hard we try, we can't compare to you!"
"Sigh, we're going to be one person short on our team."
"Huh?! Why is that?" Qing Ling was slightly puzzled.
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