Chapter 58 Shrek Academy, here I come! [Seeking monthly ticket]
Outside Shrek Academy,
in a private room of a tavern,
Wu Zhangkong, dressed in white, sat on a sofa, opposite him, a beautiful woman.
The woman, with white hair and dark green eyes, appeared to be in her twenties.
She wore Shrek Academy's signature dark green tracksuit and gazed at Wu Changkong with delight.
This woman was none other than Wu Changkong's former junior sister—Chen Yi.
After receiving a soul communication from Wu Changkong, she excitedly ran over. She was moved
not only by Wu Changkong's sudden return, but also by the disciples he had brought with him.
Shen Yi had heard of Huo Yuhao and his companions' outstanding performance in the Tianhai Alliance Competition and had even watched videotapes of their matches.
They were all promising talents!
Originally, Shen Yi, like Wu Changkong, had assumed that Huo Yuhao and his companions would definitely enter the Spiritual Transmission Academy.
Unexpectedly, Huo Yuhao and the others were willing to apply to Shrek Academy.
Shen Yi was naturally very happy that such outstanding students were applying to Shrek Academy.
Shen Yi saw a hint of loneliness in Wu Zhangkong's eyes.
"It's been so many years, and there is still no news about Long Bing?"
Wu Zhangkong's face was in pain: "Since I left the academy, I have been looking for him like crazy for more than ten years.
But I still can't find any news about Long Bing!"
Shen Yi said, "You insisted on leaving the academy back then. Do you know how reluctant and upset the teacher was?"
Wu Zhangkong lowered his head and spoke after a long time: "I am sorry to the teacher and the academy!"
Shen Yi continued, "So you train these students so that they can be admitted to the academy, so as to compensate the teacher and the academy?
But do you know? The teacher and the academy have never blamed you!
The teacher and the academy don't need you to compensate for anything!
Besides, if Long Bing deliberately wanted to avoid you, you wouldn't be able to find him even if you searched the entire Douluo Continent!
It's time for you to get over what happened back then!"
Seeing that Wu Changkong didn't say anything, Chen Yi asked tentatively:
"Then after your students are admitted to our academy, will you still leave?"
Wu Changkong's expression gradually became firm, and he slowly said: "No.
In the past, I thought the meaning of my second half of life was to find Long Bing.
But now, I just want to be a good teacher!
Let's put the matter of finding Long Bing aside for now!
I can't let the academy down again!"
As Wu Changkong spoke, a trace of pain flashed in his eyes.
A smile broke out on Chen Yi's face: "That's right!
This is the white-robed, blue-sword-wielding, sky-ice-cold Wu Changkong worthy of Long Bing's deep love! "
Chen Yi said slowly, "In three days, it will be time for the exam. How are your students preparing?"
Wu Changkong said slowly, "To be honest, I don't know how they're preparing.
But I believe that with their strengths, they will definitely be admitted to our academy!"
Chen Yi raised an eyebrow, "Oh? You are so confident in your students?
But I heard that the academy is going to increase the difficulty of the exam for Huo Yuhao and others!"
Wu Changkong was stunned for a moment, then walked out of the private room.
"Let's go,"
Chen Yi asked doubtfully, "Where to?"
Wu Changkong said, "Back to the academy!"
At nightfall, Wu Changkong and Shen Yi arrived at the gate of Shrek Academy.
Wu Changkong couldn't help but stop when he saw the huge plaque with the five big characters "Shrek Academy" written on it.
The scene brought back countless emotions to Wu Changkong's heart.
Wu Changkong's face was no longer stern, and there was a hint of nostalgia in his eyes.
Chen Yi walked to his side: "Let's go, the teacher is still waiting for you.
Although he has the same stubborn temper as you, I believe that as long as he hears the news of your return, he will be very happy!"
Wu Changkong nodded, and then strode into Shrek Academy.
Looking at the familiar buildings in Shrek Academy, Wu Changkong gradually recalled every bit of his life here.
He couldn't help but speed up his pace, hoping to see his teacher as soon as possible.
Wu Changkong walked all the way to the door of the inner courtyard, and then knelt down with a plop.
Seeing the always stubborn Wu Changkong suddenly kneeling on the ground, Chen Yi felt a bitterness in her heart, and she hurriedly said:
"Brother, I'll go get the teacher right away. Wait here for me."
Shortly after, Chen Yi returned, her face slightly pale.
"Brother, the master... won't forgive you.
He said if you're willing to kneel, you can do it here!"
Wu Zhangkong was delighted. His teacher had always been a softie.
His teacher's willingness to let him kneel here effectively meant forgiveness!
Wu Zhangkong trembled as he said, "Thank you, teacher. Your disciple is back!"
...
Three days later.
Shrek City, Shrek Academy.
As the second-largest city on the continent, Shrek City was vast.
Twenty thousand years ago, there was only Shrek Academy here.
As Shrek Academy grew, generations of expansions gradually took shape, eventually forming the present-day Shrek City.
Shrek Academy, ranked alongside Spiritual Academy as the premier academy on Douluo Continent, is the dream school of countless people.
Shrek Academy accepts new students every three years, and outstanding graduates from various intermediate academies rush to apply.
Those who qualify for Shrek Academy are among the top talents of their respective intermediate academies.
Even if they fail to gain admission to Shrek or Spiritual Academy, they can easily gain admission to other advanced academies.
Shrek Academy admits fifty inner courtyard students and two hundred outer courtyard students each year.
Shrek Academy has an extremely high dropout rate, but those who remain and graduate are the cream of the crop.
Upon graduation, these students immediately receive offers from major families and organizations.
There were two requirements for enrollment at Shrek Academy: age must be no less than fifteen, and soul power must be at least level thirty.
Three days later, Chen Yi drove Huo Yuhao and his group to the entrance of Shrek Academy.
After Huo Yuhao and his group got out of the car,
Tang Wulin said bitterly, "
I heard that at Shrek Academy, all expenses must be paid for by completing quests.
With my appetite, how many quests would I have to complete every day?"
Huo Yuhao and his group were all free at East Sea Academy, and with the Spirit Pagoda's support, they didn't worry much about running out of money.
Everyone else at Shrek Academy was fine, but Tang Wulin's appetite was exceptional.
So, when Tang Wulin heard that all Shrek Academy resources had to be paid for by completing quests, he was deeply disheartened.
He was starving!
Xie Xie put his arm around Tang Wulin's shoulders and said, "You're such a foodie!"
Xu Xiaoyan blinked her eyes and said,
"It's okay. Following Boss Huo, when have we ever been treated unfairly? Don't worry, we won't starve!"
Everyone burst into laughter at Tang Wulin's amusement.
Seeing his companions happily playing around, Huo Yuhao's lips curled up slightly.
Then, he turned his gaze to the huge plaque at the entrance of Shrek Academy.
"Shrek Academy, here I come!"