"Tsk, let's go. There's nothing interesting left to see."
Only after Huo Yuhao's figure had completely left Shrek Academy did Ao Yao retract his gaze.
He had originally been anticipating some kind of reversal, but looking at the trend... it seemed there really wouldn't be any.
That made sense.
It hadn't even been time for the new student assessment yet, and even after winning the championship, Huo Yuhao wasn't deemed worthy of the Core Disciple status in Yan Shaozhe's eyes, let alone the current Huo Yuhao.
But what Ao Yao didn't expect was how fast Shrek Academy handled the matter.
And they expelled Huo Yuhao so easily?
He had thought Shrek Academy would properly investigate Huo Yuhao.
Although, even if they investigated, they probably wouldn't discover the existence of the Tianmeng Ice Silkworm.
"So what are we eating today? The academy cafeteria again? Sigh... I heard the Inner Court cafeteria is much tastier than the Outer Court one. I really wonder when we'll get to eat in the Inner Court cafeteria."
Ning Tian re-linked her arm with Ao Yao's while giving Wu Feng a meaningful look.
Seeing this, Wu Feng's expression instantly stiffened.
But under the urging gaze of Ning Tian, Wu Feng slowly extended her own hand, closed her eyes, and resignedly copied Ning Tian's manner of linking arms.
It was just that her arms were unnaturally stiff, as if every single muscle in her body was taut.
Ao Yao looked at Wu Feng with some curiosity, but Wu Feng didn't dare meet his eyes at all, immediately averting her face and pretending to be unconcerned.
Ao Yao retracted his gaze and looked at Ning Tian again.
Wu Feng's movements and expression were exactly like an honest person finally going all out.
And... Ning Tian had some skills!
Without him even saying anything, she managed to manipulate Wu Feng into this state?
Feeling the softness touching his arms on both sides, Ao Yao's expression appeared quite pleased.
If things continued this way, would he unlock the 'double P' soon?
He had to admit, it wasn't bad.
"By the way, Ning Tian, I have a batch of Materials for crafting spirit tools. I'll organize a list later. You contact the people from the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School and have them send it back. It's the era of spirit tools now; our Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School should also cultivate a group of outstanding Soul Engineers."
"It just so happens that I have Materials for crafting spirit tools here. Let the Sect try it out. It's better than constantly purchasing spirit tools, and it saves money too."
Ning Tian knew where Ao Yao got these Materials for crafting spirit tools, so she didn't ask further, just obediently nodded.
The Materials for crafting spirit tools obtained from the diary book previously, Ao Yao decided to divide into two portions: one portion to take back to the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School, as a way to repay the Sect for giving him a prosperous and stable life over the years; the other portion would be sent to the auction house for sale.
Of course, if Ning Tian also wanted to become a Soul Engineer, he would prepare some Materials for crafting spirit tools for her to spend freely.
Hm?
Ao Yao seemed to suddenly think of something and sharply turned his head to look at Ning Tian.
If he remembered correctly, the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School possessed a very unique secret technique called Heart Separation Control. This secret technique was specifically designed to solve the fatal flaw of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda's Spirit abilities—equal consumption and extremely fast depletion of spirit power when amplifying—by allowing one to use multiple intentions simultaneously and precisely control different amplification Spirit Abilities, assigning them to different teammates.
The core requirements for a Soul Engineer were precise control of mental force, fine distribution of spirit power, and multi-line operational capability. These three points happened to be the specialization direction of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School's secret technique.
In that case... Ning Tian, or rather, Spirit Masters with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Spirit, were naturally excellent seedlings for becoming Soul Engineers?
"What's wrong? Why are you suddenly looking at me like that?"
"Nothing, I just suddenly wanted to ask if you've ever considered becoming a Soul Engineer?"
"Soul Engineer?"
Ao Yao nodded. "The Sun Moon Empire's spirit tool technology is developing rapidly. Our Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School's cooperative items have also shifted from the Tang Sect's Hidden Weapons to spirit tools now. This all indicates the future importance of spirit tools."
"I just suddenly thought that if the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School's secret technique, Heart Separation Control, can reach the Three Apertures level or higher, they become excellent Soul Engineer seedlings. So, I wanted to ask if you want to learn spirit tool technology?"
Upon hearing this, Ning Tian nodded without any hesitation: "I want to learn!"
If someone else had given the suggestion, Ning Tian might not have accepted it, or even paid attention to it, but since these words came from Ao Yao, she would learn!
However... if that were the case, wouldn't she have to enter the Soul Tool Department to study later and not be able to attend classes with Ao Yao?
Ao Yao nodded thoughtfully.
It was a pity that Shrek Academy's spirit tool technology was only mediocre, completely backward compared to the Sun Moon Empire's spirit tools. But there was no other way; besides the Sun Moon Empire, other places' spirit tool technology was worse than Shrek Academy's.
For now, Ning Tian could only study under the Soul Tool Department of Shrek Academy first.
Wait until he was stronger in the future—
Huh?
That's not right.
I have the Heavenly Demon Puppet with Limit Douluo strength right now!
Should I have the Heavenly Demon Puppet go to the Sun Moon Empire and capture a Ninth-Rank Soul Engineer to teach Ning Tian?
With Limit Douluo strength, infiltrating the Sun Moon Empire to capture a Ninth-Rank Soul Engineer didn't seem like an easy task. After all, Ninth-Rank Soul Engineers were either in the Sun Moon Empire's Imperial Palace or in Mingde Hall, and those Ninth-Rank fixed-charge spirit tool cannonballs were not to be trifled with.
Both Ye Xishui and Long Xiaoyao almost failed. One Heavenly Demon Puppet was still too unreliable.
What's more, the Heavenly Demon Puppet needed to stay by his side to protect him.
Before he had the Heavenly Demon Puppet, Ao Yao didn't feel anything, but now that he had one, the feeling was immediately different.
What if some accident occurred?
It was better for this Heavenly Demon Puppet to stay by his side for protection.
He would consider capturing a Ninth-Rank Soul Engineer from the Sun Moon Empire later when he had other bodyguards.
Judging by the drop rate of the diary book, perhaps in a few days, he would obtain other bodyguards.
I'm right, wish-come-true diary book?
I urgently need other bodyguards!
I think you understand what I mean, right? My dear wish-come-true diary book~
Ao Yao glanced at Ning Tian and quickly noticed her conflicted expression. As for what she was conflicted about, he could probably guess.
"When the classes are assigned, just enter the Martial Soul Department as usual. Then, after class ends, go to the Soul Tool Department. As long as you can show talent in crafting spirit tools, the Soul Tool Department will fight to give you Core Disciple status. By then, you will be a Core Disciple of both the Martial Soul Department and the Soul Tool Department."
Upon hearing this, Ning Tian's eyes suddenly lit up.
She could attend classes with Ao Yao AND learn spirit tool technology?
Is there such a good thing?