Stepping into the Contestant Rest Area, Blazing Fire Academy's entrance remained the center of attention.
However, among the silent teams observing them, one team stood up and walked towards them.
They were seated near the entrance, seemingly waiting for a long time.
The approaching team was none other than the Fire Star Academy Team.
"Thank you for showing mercy yesterday."
The captain of the team, who wielded a Long Spear, along with his team members, came to Quan Yi to express their gratitude.
Quan Yi was surprised by the Fire Star Academy's attitude. He had been the center of attention at their expense yesterday, and the whole situation was not flattering for them.
Instead of resentment, they were expressing gratitude. Even if they recognized the difference in strength, it was not easy to do so.
"You're welcome. Actually, it was your courage and attitude that moved me. These are elements that I need to learn.
Since we are both Fire-attribute Academies, we can have more exchanges if there is an opportunity."
At this moment, Quan Yi displayed his gentle and amiable side. This stark contrast to his arrogance yesterday made the Fire Star Team, who were slightly nervous, smile.
After a brief conversation, the Fire Star Team returned to their positions.
Quan Yi watched their departing figures, some thoughts flashing through his mind.
"Wife, what do you think of the Fire Star Team?"
Faced with Quan Yi's somewhat abrupt question, Huo Wu blurted out her most direct thoughts: "Although their strength is not outstanding among the academies, their tacit cooperation makes them a mid-to-upper tier team.
Besides that, I prefer their character. It is rare to see such unpretentious Soul Masters among young Soul Masters."
"Then, do you think we can recruit these young Soul Masters?"
Quan Yi gazed at the Fire Star Team with a meaningful look, expressing his opinion.
Huo Wu was slightly stunned, obviously not expecting Quan Yi to ask such a question.
As a contestant, Quan Yi's question seemed to completely disregard the opposing team as opponents, but rather, as targets to be recruited.
This perspective was clearly not that of a contestant, but rather, that of a higher-level observer.
Just like the Royal Family and Spirit Hall, who unreservedly extended Olive Branches to all the contestants during the opening ceremony, Quan Yi was clearly placing himself in the same position as them.
A look of sudden realization appeared on Huo Wu's face.
That's right, our strength is already at the pinnacle of the continent. In this situation, it is abnormal to still focus on the competition from a contestant's perspective.
Huo Wu was amazed by Quan Yi's foresight.
Awakened by Quan Yi unconsciously, Huo Wu began to think about the problem from another perspective.
"In terms of recruitment difficulty, it will actually be more difficult.
Fire Star Academy is an independent Academy that has formed its own force. They only recruit Fire-attribute Tool Martial Soul Soul Masters and have accumulated rich teaching experience in this area.
Like Blazing Fire Academy, the key training targets, especially the team members representing the Academy, mostly join their own Academy.
"In this case, at most one or two can be recruited, or ordinary students who are not the focus of training can be recruited."
Huo Wu briefly outlined the information about Fire Star Academy to Quan Yi. As both are Fire-attribute Academies, Blazing Fire Academy knows more about Fire Star Academy than other Academies.
After listening to Huo Wu's explanation, Quan Yi fell into deep thought.
The gap between main students and ordinary students can sometimes be like heaven and earth.
However, recruiting main students will be hindered by the Academy.
No wonder Emperor Xue Ye had such an unhappy expression at the opening ceremony.
Most of the Soul Masters in these Academies are not under the jurisdiction of the Empire, and they are not easy to recruit.
Although the sub-division is held in the name of Heaven Dou, it does not represent the Empire.
If it were Quan Yi, his expression would only be worse.
You know, the Empire pays a large subsidy every year for this group of other people's Soul Masters.
The purpose is, of course, to attract more Soul Masters, but the money is spent, and the people are divided by the Academies, Sects, and Spirit Hall.
Furthermore, those who reward and punish hold the great power of the country.
The issuance of subsidies can be regarded as the Empire's 'reward' to Soul Masters, and it is also an important means to attract Soul Masters.
Such an important power was handed over to the Spirit Hall.
Tsk tsk, this Empire is declining too much! "Since it is not easy to recruit students, let's change to a more direct method."
Huo Wu asked curiously, "What method?"
"Since they belong to the Academy, wouldn't it be better to directly incorporate the entire Academy?"
Quan Yi's tone was extremely flat, but the meaning in his words was quite the opposite.
Huo Wu was a little speechless. She thought Quan Yi had come up with some brilliant strategy, but she didn't expect it to be so 'simple and unadorned'.
"Magnanimous, as expected of the Quan Family Young Master, speaking differently from others.
But does the current Quan Family need a Soul Master Academy with specific admission requirements?"
Huo Wu tilted her head and thought. At this moment, Quan Yi said, "Quan Family? No, I am considering this from the standpoint of Blazing Fire Academy.
After the restrictions are lifted, Blazing Fire Academy also has many more talented Fire-attribute Tool Soul Masters than before.
Moreover, Fire Star Academy can just make up for Blazing Fire Academy's teaching experience in Fire-attribute Tool Martial Souls.
If the two are integrated, it will definitely further expand the scale and quality of the Academy.
Moreover, in reality, with the development of Blazing Fire Academy, our conflicts with these lower Fire-attribute Academies will become more acute.
Rather than waiting until then, it is better to solve this hidden danger early."
The life of the Academy is the source of students. Originally, the bulk was taken away by the Spirit Hall, and if the small part was taken away by similar Academies, the Academy's living space would only become smaller and smaller.
If it is something that can be strived for, it must be strived for.
"But this matter is easier said than done.
"Although our Blazing Fire Academy is strong, the Fire Star Academy is not weak either."
Huo Wu knew that her family's power had not yet reached the point where it could directly annex other Advanced Academies.
At this moment, Quan Yi used a hand chop to gently knock Huo Wu's forehead.
"You're thinking too much. With you in Blazing Fire Academy, it's long been no ordinary Soul Master Academy.
You are being too self-deprecating.
We are no longer children who need protection."
Huo Wu seemed unconsciously to separate herself from Blazing Fire Academy, but the fact is that Blazing Fire Academy has a deep connection with her.
Now, Huo Wu has become the well-deserved strongest of the Huo Family.
Then she should also shoulder the important task of supporting a family.
Quan Yi was also indirectly teaching Huo Wu in this way that they were no longer children.
An invisible force descended on Huo Wu's entire body, making her body heavier.
Quan Yi's words made Huo Wu realize the responsibility that she should have shouldered.
But even though her strength became very strong, she still felt very heavy when the responsibility fell on her.
However, even with a heavy body, Huo Wu still maintained a straight posture, her eyes contained bright light, and her mouth contained a smile, "Yes, it's time for me to grow up too."
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