Edmund rubbed his hands together and readily agreed.
"It is an honor for our Purple Star Academy to have you all come! Rest assured, all the academy's resources will be devoted to you!"
He patted his chest, his voice booming.
"Regarding accommodation, I will immediately have a luxurious villa built for you in the quietest part of the academy, and the training facilities will also be upgraded to the highest standard immediately!"
"You are free to do whatever you want in the academy, we will never interfere!"
Edmund's eyes gleamed with shrewdness.
He knew very well that what he needed to do was not management, but service.
If we serve these powerful figures well, will Purple Star Academy's reputation not be established?
He added one last sentence, his tone incredibly sincere.
"In short, please feel free to make any requests you may have."
Dongfang Jing looked at him and directly asked the question that had been bothering her.
"Whether it's clearing out those spoiled students or setting up various facilities, I'm curious, why are you willing to do these things?"
By any measure, this is a thankless and arduous task.
Upon hearing this question, Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong's gazes also fell upon Edmund.
Edmund's smile froze for a moment, then he let out a long sigh.
His once upright back seemed to have slumped slightly, and the sharp light in his eyes had dimmed, leaving only desolation.
"To be honest, young brother..." Edmund gave a wry smile, his voice tinged with self-mockery, "The reason I'm willing is because Sect Master Ning promised that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School would provide financial assistance."
"But more than anything, it was my own selfish motives."
He stroked the rune tattoo on the back of his right hand, his gaze drifting towards the window.
"In my life, as a businessman, I can say that I have been quite successful, earning more gold soul coins than I could spend in several lifetimes."
"But as a Soul Master... sigh."
Edmund's gaze returned to Dongfang Jing.
In those eyes burned a flame called obsession.
"I also have my own convictions. I want the academy I founded to have a reputation that resounds throughout the entire continent! I want everyone to know that Heaven Dou City doesn't just have one Heaven Dou Royal Academy, but also one Purple Star!"
But what about reality?
"The reality is that my academy team always gets eliminated in the first round of the All-Continent Elite Tournament for Advanced Soul Master Academies, and is even called the best runner-up academy by outsiders!"
His voice became somewhat hoarse from excitement.
Edmund's chest heaved violently; he was clearly furious.
His excitement came and went quickly.
After venting his anger, he regained his businessman's composure, only his tone held a hint of resolve.
"I've made up my mind. If Purple Star Academy fails to advance to the next round of the knockout stage in the next competition, I'm quitting!"
"I'm closing this academy down immediately! After all, I'm the dean, and also a businessman; I value money very much."
"Running such a large academy every year costs a lot of gold soul coins, but it all goes down the drain year after year. What am I doing this for?"
"And your arrival is my last chance, and also the last chance for Purple Star Academy!"
"When you represent the college in the competition, as long as you make a name for yourself, I'm sure I'll make a fortune!"
Edmund made no attempt to conceal anything, revealing his truest thoughts.
This candor, ironically, made Dongfang Jing think more highly of him.
Edmund provides entry to the competition, as well as the best environment and convenience, relieving them of all the hassles.
Meanwhile, Dongfang Jing and others brought unparalleled honor and fame to the academy.
As the saying goes, mutual benefit.
This is exactly what Dongfang Jing wanted.
So, what happened next?
With Edmund's enthusiastic help, Dongfang Jing completed the enrollment procedures for everyone.
As a result, Biji, Ayin, Xuedi, and Bingdi were naturally given the title of honorary mentors of the academy.
When the topic of the Continental Elite Soul Master Tournament, which would not be held for more than a year, came up, Dongfang Jing couldn't help but feel a little curious.
He looked at the well-informed Ning Fengzhi and asked, "What is the reward for the final champion?"
Upon hearing this, Ning Fengzhi put down his teacup and gently shook his head.
"The Spirit Hall is responsible for the final interpretation of this competition and the awarding of prizes. There is still some time before the competition officially begins, so there is no definite information yet about what the specific prizes will be."
He paused for a moment, then added.
"However, according to past practice, the rewards are nothing more than a huge amount of gold soul coins, rare elixirs, and various honors jointly granted by the Empire and the Spirit Hall."
"Of course, there are always exceptions."
"In previous competitions, there have been instances where a soul bone was given as the final champion's reward."
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Although the business was settled, the atmosphere in the office did not ease.
During this period,
Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong would always intentionally or unintentionally strike up conversations with Bi Ji and Xue Di, wanting to learn more about them.
Ning Fengzhi's gaze was gentle as he said, "Judging from the demeanor of these two seniors, you are probably not from the Heaven Dou Empire, are you?"
Brigitte picked up the teacup, her fingertips gently stroking the warm rim, a faint smile on her face.
"The world is so vast, there is nowhere that cannot be home."
I'm neither confirming nor denying it; figure it out for yourself.
Ning Fengzhi's smile remained unchanged, but in his heart, his evaluation of this woman rose even higher.
He then looked at Xue Di on the other side.
However, Xue Di simply sat there quietly, her posture elegant, her eyes gazing coldly out the window.
From beginning to end, he didn't even lift his eyelids, completely ignoring Ning Fengzhi.
Dongfang Jing, however, had no intention of offering to help ease the tension.
The atmosphere became somewhat awkward for a moment.
Edmund, standing to the side, had beads of sweat forming on his forehead.
He quickly stood up, laughing and joking, "Sect Master Ning, Senior Bone Douluo, the tea is getting cold, let me refill it for you both."
Just then.
"Knock knock knock".
There was a gentle knock on the office door.
Edmund felt as if he had been granted a pardon and immediately called out, "Please come in!"
A slightly overweight middle-aged man pushed open the door and entered; he was the vice dean of Zixing Academy.
He first bowed respectfully to everyone present, then quickly walked to Edmund's side and lowered his voice.
"Dean, the task you assigned has been completed!"
"oh?"
Edmund's eyes lit up.
In fact, ever since Ning Fengzhi visited overnight in the early morning and told Edmund about Dongfang Jing and the others.
Edmund immediately used his connections to find several of the best construction teams, along with a large number of disciples from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, to build independent residences and cultivation facilities for Dongfang Jing and the others within the academy overnight.
At the time, it was not entirely certain whether Dongfang Jing would join the academy.
But Edmund did it anyway.
In his view, this is investment.
"So fast?" Edmund feigned surprise, then stood up and suggested, "Young Mirror, your lodgings are all ready. Why don't you go and take a look now?"
Dongfang Jing put down his teacup.
"Thank you for your trouble."
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