Chapter 94 Peaceful and Tranquil Teaching Time
The next morning, the streets of Notting still carried a slightly cool, damp feel.
Ye Liuyun opened his eyes in the guest room. Although it was only for one night, he felt more relaxed in this environment full of everyday life than when he was at Shrek Academy.
He stepped out of the room intending to go and say hello to Notting Academy.
"Good morning, Teacher Ye."
Wang Sheng was already pacing around the courtyard with his notebook in his hand.
Ye Liuyun was extremely pleased to see this; what a wonderful student!
It brought him a sense of satisfaction as a teacher.
"I'll go talk to the dean at the academy. You can continue your studies."
Wang Sheng bowed deeply in gratitude.
"Thank you for your help, Teacher Ye. Take care."
Ye Liuyun could only smile helplessly at this clown.
When Ye Liuyun stepped into the gates of Notting Junior Soul Master Academy again, he was filled with emotion.
He stood there and gazed into the distance for a while.
"Where did this beggar come from, wanting to enroll in school?"
"I really am a freshman who enrolled today, and this is my Spirit Hall certificate."
"Get out of here, stop causing trouble."
A pale, thin little girl, dressed in tattered burlap clothes, stood helplessly holding a piece of paper.
The gatekeeper's eyes were full of disgust. Even a little beggar like her could have soul power, but he didn't. He shook his hand dismissively.
"A piece of trash like you with innate soul power of 0.5 can't even cultivate normally, so don't waste your time."
Ye Liuyun walked up to the little girl, took the paper certificate, glanced at it, and confirmed that it was genuine.
"Are you a work-study student?"
The little girl nodded seriously.
Ye Liuyun returned the proof to the little girl and patted her head.
"What a coincidence, me too."
"Go in."
The little girl said timidly.
"The security guard wouldn't let me in."
At this moment, the gatekeeper was speechless, his mouth agape, staring wide-eyed, the weapons in his hands falling to the ground with a clanging sound.
After a long while, he stammered and roared in surprise.
"Ye... Liuyun..."
As soon as those three words were uttered, passing students and teachers spread the word far and wide, and came running.
The air here seemed to boil over because of his arrival.
At Notting Academy, if you say you don't know the dean, everyone will just laugh it off.
But if you don't recognize Ye Liuyun, you're definitely not from Notting Academy.
"Look! Isn't that Senior Ye?"
"It's definitely him! On the day I enrolled, the dean was holding up his portrait and said that he was the most outstanding genius in the history of our academy, and his grades were the best in the academy."
"Oh my god, he looks even colder than the rumors say, and he's so handsome."
The gatekeeper straightened his back and bowed respectfully;
"Hello! Please come in."
The students passing by secretly praised him, their eyes filled with fanatical admiration.
"I love you."
"Senior, you are my idol."
"Can I ask you for an autograph?"
...
To this junior academy, Ye Liuyun was not a student, but a miracle hanging on the wall of honor for everyone to look up to.
The little girl looked at Ye Liuyun, who was so young yet loved by everyone, and felt incredibly envious.
Besides, the other party is also a work-study student.
An immense sense of motivation suddenly welled up within her.
She asked herself if she could reach that level in the future.
But when the words were about to come out, they slipped out.
"Can I reach your level tomorrow?"
This remark caused a burst of laughter, so much so that people were rolling on the floor laughing.
What an arrogant and ignorant statement!
The little girl lowered her head, feeling so ashamed that she wanted to die because she had said the wrong thing.
The teacher next to him laughed, wiping away tears, and mocked her with his literary flair.
"If you don't cultivate yourself, your view of him is like a frog in a well looking at the moon in the sky."
"If you cultivate yourself, seeing him is like a mayfly seeing the blue sky."
"A level 34 Soul Master at the age of 12 is truly unprecedented and will likely never be seen again."
"Don't even mention achieving it tomorrow; as for your talent, it's impossible in this lifetime."
Ye Liuyun turned to look at the tattered, timid, and shrinking girl, his expression serious, and affirmed earnestly.
"Yes, you will. Because you have countless tomorrows!"
The little girl watched Ye Liuyun's departing figure.
Her originally weak and sensitive heart felt a ray of light rise up, which was incredibly warm. Her vision gradually blurred, and she could no longer even see Ye Liuyun's back. She subconsciously murmured to herself.
"As warm and radiant as the sun."
Ye Liuyun went straight to the dean's office.
The dean is a Soul Master of level 40-something, and is a prominent figure in Notting City.
But the moment he saw Ye Liuyun, the old man hurriedly stood up, his politeness bordering on awkwardness.
He knew very well that the young man before him was no ordinary person. Graduating from the junior academy as a Soul Master was a speed that had never been heard of even on the entire continent. It was only a matter of time before the young man surpassed him, an old man.
He wouldn't dare put on any airs.
"Dean, it's been a long time."
Ye Liuyun did not act arrogantly and remained polite.
After exchanging a few pleasantries, Ye Liuyun explained his purpose:
"I would like to recommend an old classmate to return to our alma mater as a teacher. His name is Wang Sheng. He has a wealth of practical experience and I trust his character."
"Wang Sheng? Oh, I remember him, he was a very enterprising kid."
The dean stroked his beard and laughed heartily, giving him ample face, but in reality, he had completely forgotten about it.
"Since it's someone you recommended, Liuyun, then there's naturally no problem. As long as he passes the basic theoretical assessment, our academy's doors are always open to him. As for the interview, I'm available anytime."
The two also agreed on the terms – 10 gold soul coins per month.
It's important to know that a regular Soul Master only receives one gold coin per month, and one gold coin is enough for an average family to live on for a month.
Ten gold soul coins are enough for Wang Sheng's family to live an extremely good life.
Before leaving, Ye Liuyun also bought a thick book called "Illustrated Compendium of Soul Beasts".
Back in the courtyard, when Ye Liuyun delivered the message to Wang Sheng's family, the air in the house seemed to be instantly ignited with joy.
"Ten gold soul coins? Or go back to the academy and become a teacher?"
Wang Sheng's hands trembled like leaves, and Xiaoya was so excited that she covered her face and wept. The child in her arms seemed to sense the atmosphere and giggled.
"Boss Ye... I... I will definitely study with all my might!"
Wang Sheng gritted his teeth, his eyes filled with unprecedented fighting spirit.
"Boss Ye, is there any way to speed up learning? I'll do anything as long as I can remember it!"
Ye Liuyun sat at the table, took out a slender, silver needle-like Blue Silver Grass and a piece of thick, rope-like Blue Silver Grass from his palm, and spoke calmly:
"There is a way. In my hometown, there is a method of studying called 'hanging one's head from the beam and pricking one's thigh with an awl.'"
He pointed to the roof beam: "Tie your hair up and hang it from the beam. If you doze off, the rope will pull you awake."
He brandished the blue silver grass needle in his hand again, his eyes cold.
"If you're still sleepy, try giving yourself a shot in the thigh. Do you want to try it?"
"hiss--!"
Wang Sheng and Xiaoya gasped, their faces turning deathly pale.
That's too cruel!
This isn't studying, it's self-harm!
Wang Sheng remained silent for a full half minute.
He turned to look out the window at the dark streets where he used to frequent, then looked back at his worried wife and innocent child.
Finally, he suddenly looked at Ye Liuyun, his gaze resolute:
"Try it! Why not try it!"
Wang Sheng gritted his teeth, his voice low and powerful:
"Brother Ye, I know you must be in trouble right now, but you're still willing to stay and help me. If I, Wang Sheng, can't even endure this little bit of hardship, not only will I be wasting your time, but I also don't deserve to be your brother!"
Ye Liuyun looked at Wang Sheng, whose eyes had become resolute, and nodded in approval.
Where there's a will, there's a way. Keep going!
He opened the illustrated guide and pointed to the first page:
"In that case, let's cut our sleep time in half as well."
For the next month, the lights in the courtyard stayed on almost every night.
Wang Sheng was truly working incredibly hard to become a teacher as soon as possible.
The saying "hanging one's head from the beam and pricking one's thigh with an awl" is no joke. Wang Sheng actually tied the rope to the roof beam. As soon as his head drooped, the tearing pain from his scalp would instantly wake him up.
He was constantly thinking about the habits, weaknesses, and age of the soul beasts.
Ye Liuyun was so desperate that he had to add some health points to Wang Sheng, fearing that he might suddenly die.
But every time Ye Liuyun secretly boosted his health, Wang Sheng would think he was in great shape and work even harder.
After a month, Wang Sheng had lost a lot of weight, but his eyes were brighter than ever before.
Because of Ye Liuyun's previous "intimidation," the gang of thugs did not dare to bother him again, which allowed Wang Sheng to devote himself wholeheartedly to memorizing.
One month later, in the early morning, Wang Sheng changed into a clean and tidy set of cloth clothes. Although the fabric was rough, it was washed until it was almost white, and he looked energetic.
He clutched the letter of recommendation written by Ye Liuyun tightly in his hand.
Ye Liuyun leaned against the door frame, still holding the "Illustrated Compendium of Soul Beasts" in his hand.
"Are you sure you don't need me to come with you?"
Wang Sheng chuckled, a smile that came from the heart:
"Boss Ye, if a legendary senior like you from the academy were to accompany me, those brats would think I got in through connections. I've worked so hard for so long so that I can go in with my head held high today. I don't want anyone to look down on me."
He even went so far as to make a boastful statement:
"Don't worry! I've studied at Notting Academy before, and I think I'm much better than those old fogies in my classes now! From now on, your brother will be a glorious teacher."
Wang Sheng smiled shyly, took a deep breath, and said earnestly:
"Brother Ye, I used to think that studying was torture, but now I think that studying is actually a very interesting thing."
"No wonder you were so diligent in school. From now on, I will pass on that spirit. When I have students, I will tell them that this practical knowledge was taught to me by Ye Liuyun, the legend of Notting Academy."
Ye Liuyun was amused by his serious expression, and the last trace of gloom in his heart seemed to be dispelled by the lively atmosphere.
He rolled up his sleeves, revealing a muscular arm:
"Alright, stop lamenting. I'll assume you're definitely going to get the job. Today I'll show off my skills and cook you a meal. Not many people have the chance to taste my cooking."
Wang Sheng went out with a confident air.
"Alright! Then you can wait for my good news!"
After Wang Sheng left, Ye Liuyun turned to Xiaoya and said:
"I'll go out and buy some groceries, and I'll cook when I get back. You stay home and look after the kids."
Seeing this, Xiaoya hurriedly reached into her pocket for money, but before she could take it out, Ye Liuyun waved his hand and refused.
"No need, my apprentice has graduated, so I'll treat you to dinner today."
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