Douluo: The Thousand-Faced Angel in the Dragon King

Chapter 35 Finally Entering the Inner Court

Qian Mo raised an eyebrow, crossed his arms, and asked with interest, "Senior, you've seen my temperament. Aren't you afraid that I'll cause a huge uproar if something happens at the academy?"

Ya Li smiled gently, "That's not a problem. Shrek Academy has geniuses from all over the world. These geniuses always have some quirks and habits. If Shrek Academy couldn't handle them, it would have gone out of business long ago."

"Moreover," Yali winked playfully at Qianmo, "conflict isn't necessarily a bad thing. Many systems and procedures are improved by discovering their flaws through repeated conflicts. Just like this assessment, I discovered a problem."

"That's true. Shrek Academy has been too comfortable for too long. Cai Yue'er's eccentricities, which she had suppressed, have 'resurfaced,' and this might be related to that. The academy needs some stimulation; some conflict is necessary." Seeing that things had calmed down, Zhuo Shi jumped in, looking like he was eager to stir up trouble.

After pondering for two seconds, Qian Mo pinched his chin, then turned to Gu Yuena and asked, "Na'er, what do you think?"

Gu Yuena's amethyst-like eyes were fixed on Qian Mo, and she said in a firm yet gentle tone, "I will follow whatever decision you make!"

"Alright, then I've decided to agree to your conditions, senior." Qian Mo immediately put on a smiling face and made the decision that best suited his own interests.

Ya Li visibly relaxed and smiled gently. "On behalf of Shrek Academy's inner court, I welcome you two to the school. I look forward to seeing what changes you can bring to Shrek Academy."

"This will absolutely surprise you!" Qian Mo said mysteriously, a smirk playing on his lips.

Seeing this, Zhuoshi nodded in satisfaction and praised repeatedly, "That's more like it! I like you, kid. You're good at judging situations and not stubborn. Remember, don't be so stubborn all the time..."

As they spoke, Zhuoshi suddenly became melancholic and murmured, "You were the same back then. It wasn't your fault, yet you're still so stubborn!"

Ya Li turned to Lan Mu Zi and instructed, "Mu Zi, take Qian Mo and Gu Yue Na to the inner courtyard and make all the necessary arrangements."

"Yes, Your Majesty the Holy Spirit," Lan Muzi said respectfully.

Lan Muzi opened the door to the room, which had been closed at some point, and said to Qian Mo and Gu Yuena, "Come with me, junior brothers and sisters."

As soon as Qianmo and Gu Yuena stepped out of the room, Xu Lizhi anxiously approached them and asked worriedly, "Qianmo, how did it go? The academy kicked you out. Should we go and plead with the examiner again...?"

Qian Mo quickly raised her hand to interrupt Xu Lizhi's incessant chatter and said calmly, "Thank you for your concern. Not only are we both fine, but Na'er and I have also been exempted from the subsequent assessments and will go straight to the inner courtyard."

"Ah!" This time it was Xu Lizhi's turn to be dumbfounded, and the other examinees who had been listening intently to the commotion couldn't help but exclaim in surprise. Even Ye Xinglan, with her usually indifferent face, had her pupils contract sharply, indicating her inner turmoil.

"Didn't you two get into an argument with the examiner?" Xu Lizhi asked, voicing the question on everyone's mind.

Qian Mo smiled mischievously, then lowered his hand, spreading his hands as if it were perfectly natural.

"Yes, question the examiner's decision, find out the examiner's problems, argue with them, and you'll get in."

"Huh? Is this some kind of hidden rule?" Xu Lizhi stared wide-eyed in surprise, his face filled with unresolved doubt.

"If you don't believe me, just try it," Qian Mochong said to Xu Lizhi, raising an eyebrow in encouragement.

At this moment, Ye Xinglan stepped forward and said to Xu Lizhi in an annoyed tone, "Lizhi, you don't actually believe that, do you? He's obviously lying."

"I was wondering why something felt off. Turns out you were lying to me, Brother Qianmo!" Xu Lizhi suddenly realized and shouted at Qianmo with a look of grief and indignation.

"Sigh, why does nobody believe me when I tell the truth?" Qianmo said, feigning sadness.

Ye Xinglan said solemnly, "Whether you are telling the truth or not, I hope to have a match with you when we get to the inner courtyard."

Xu Lizhi explained from the side, "Brother Qianmo, Sister Xinglan didn't mean anything by it. She's just competitive and likes to spar with strong people."

"I know," Qian Mo nodded, looking at Ye Xinglan with deep eyes, making Ye Xinglan feel flustered and pressured as if her bottom line had been seen through.

"If you can enter the inner courtyard, you are welcome to challenge me."

Relieved to have received permission, Ye Xinglan walked into the room with her head held high to undergo the assessment.

With their business concluded, Qianmo and Gu Yuena, led by Lan Muzi, arrived at a building surrounded by greenery. The green walls were very high, obscuring the view from the outside.

Let's see what's inside. Go around to the front, and on the huge archway, there are only two large characters: Inner Courtyard.

Stepping into the inner courtyard, one is greeted by lush green grass and abundant vegetation. Lan Muzi leads the two along a path, introducing the courtyard's layout and facilities as they walk.

"First of all, Shrek Academy implements a contribution point system. Everything in the academy requires contribution points. How to obtain more contribution points is something that students must always consider. However, with the rewards for your excellent performance in the assessment and the compensation given by the academy, you two should not have to worry about not having enough contribution points for a long time."

Lan Muzi pointed to a circular building, "The inner courtyard has the most comprehensive and precious cultivation resources on the entire continent, such as the simulated training grounds that are essential for Soul Masters. No matter what attribute or type of Soul Master you are, you can find a suitable simulated training ground here."

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"However, using the simulated training ground requires consuming contribution points," Lan Muzi reminded.

Qianmo nodded, silently wondering: Is the academy's simulated training ground suitable for a Divine Mask Martial Soul?

"And the Hero Platform that you used in the second assessment can also be used by students in the inner courtyard. It can be used not only to fight against Soul Masters, but also against Soul Beasts." Lan Muzi pointed to a circular building next to her.

As the three chatted, they unknowingly arrived at the edge of a turquoise lake. The water was crystal clear, and the surface shimmered in the sunlight. It was like a giant sapphire set there, brimming with life.

"This is Poseidon Lake!" Lan Muzi stood by the lake, looking at the small island in the center of the lake with reverence.

"The small island located in the center of Poseidon Lake is called Poseidon Island, and the Poseidon Pavilion, the highest decision-making body of Shrek Academy, is located on Poseidon Island."

Lan Muzi turned to Qian Mo and Gu Yuena and said earnestly, "Here, I hope to say a few words as a senior, a teacher with a few more years of study experience than you."

"Excessive rigidity leads to breakage, especially in the academy. Many of our seniors have a history of dominating the continent. In their presence, we are all insignificant. We should respect our elders, okay?"

Gu Yuena frowned slightly, pouted, and turned her face to the side.

Qian Mo shrugged and said calmly, "If someone respects me, I will respect them in return. Respect is always mutual. If you don't respect me, why should I respect you? Am I right, senior?"

(End of this chapter)