Douluo Continent: Kunxu Descends, Second-Player Players Are Stunned

Chapter 79 The Lackey Who Knows But Jumps

Hu Yanzhen's shouting amused Feng Wuhen, the sect leader of the Wind Sword Sect, who was standing nearby.

"Even if it gives me a headache, I have to listen." Feng Wuhen picked up his teacup, took a slow sip, and said, "If you can't keep up with the Spirit Hall's rules, you're basically thrown out of the game. How can we fall behind them?"

Huyan Zhen glared at him: "When did I, old Huyan, say I was going to be kicked off the card table? I just find it troublesome!"

Huo Lie, the sect leader of the Fire Leopard Sect, put down his teacup with a half-smile and carefully said, "It is a bit troublesome, but thinking about it carefully, the Spirit Hall is handing us a ladder."

"A ladder?" Hu Yanzhen looked bewildered.

Huo Lie'er extended a finger and tapped it lightly on the table: "Think about it, aren't we all Soul Masters? If we go to the Martial Soul Academy to give lectures, we can definitely be admitted without taking the exam! We can earn forty contribution points in four hours, which is 40,000 gold soul coins."

"It's all about how fast you can make money; even the most sought-after delivery drivers are envious!"

Hu Yanli nodded: "As far as I know, the Spirit Hall has only announced to the public that the Spirit Academy needs to recruit teachers; other sects have no idea about guest lecturers. I guess there are limited spots, and the Spirit Hall wants us to take them first!"

Hu Yanzhen's eyes lit up. Sure enough, choosing the right side could bring benefits.

But then his eyes dimmed: "I'm bad with words, how could I possibly give a lecture?"

Feng Wuhen chuckled: "You can't give lectures? You can have the people in your sect write down their cultivation experiences, then have someone organize them. You can teach what you think is right in class, and leave the wrong parts out. Why bother figuring it out yourself!"

"Is it that simple?" Hu Yanzhen was shocked by this unconventional approach. He had never imagined that there could be shortcuts in lecturing.

"It's that simple." Feng Wuhen nodded firmly. "What the Martial Soul Academy wants isn't our knowledge, but our reputation! We've always sent our disciples to the Martial Soul Academy to study, and the knowledge they've acquired is several times richer than what we have within our sect! Do they need us to teach them the basics?"

"Besides, who are those students? What is their cultivation level? What is our cultivation level? To put it bluntly, the knowledge we possess is completely useless to most students. Only those who have reached the Soul King level or above can master our ultimate techniques!"

After listening to Feng Wuhen's analysis, Hu Yanzhen suddenly realized that this was indeed the case.

Huo Lie nodded in agreement: "The fact that a Soul Douluo himself is giving a lecture is the best thing ever. When students hear your lecture and go home, they'll say, 'Hey, even the Elephant Armor Sect Master is teaching at the Martial Soul Academy!' What does that say?"

"That shows how influential the Spirit Hall is!"

"Aren't students who graduate from Martial Soul Academy more prestigious than those from other academies?"

Hu Yanzhen scratched his head, seemingly understanding how to build a college brand.

Feng Wuhen seized the opportunity to add fuel to the fire: "Besides, when you give lectures, won't the students call you 'teacher'? Among these students, who knows how many will become Title Douluos in the future. When that happens, they'll have to respectfully call you 'Teacher Huyan.' That favor is far more valuable than any elixir."

Hu Yanzhen's mouth gradually opened into a wide grin, revealing a set of large, white teeth.

"Hehe, now that you mention it, I'm actually a little tempted."

Feng Wuhen and Huo Lie'er exchanged a glance, each breathing a sigh of relief.

Foolish people sometimes have foolish luck.

That's absolutely true.

Hu Yanzhen may seem simple and honest, but the defensive strength of his Elephant Armor Sect is undeniable. If a real fight were to break out, even if the Wind Sword Sect and the Fire Leopard Sect joined forces, they might not be able to break through his defenses.

If we can get this person on board, we'll have more leverage when speaking to the Spirit Hall in the future.

"Oh, right," Huo Lie suddenly remembered something, "did you guys notice that there's a very interesting clause in the guest lecturer benefits announced by the Spirit Hall?"

"What terms?"

Huo Lie'er lowered her voice: "Those who serve as guest lecturers for three consecutive years, with a minimum of 120 hours of teaching per year, can apply to become honorary enshrined members of the Martial Soul Academy. Once they become honorary enshrined members, they must teach at least 100 hours per year; failure to meet this requirement will result in the cancellation of their honor."

Seeing that the others looked blank and hadn't even noticed, Huo Lie hurriedly flipped out the booklet and pointed to a few lines of small print in a corner.

Hu Yanzhen blinked: "Honorary Elder of Martial Soul Academy? What's that?"

Feng Wuhen's expression changed.

He was much more astute than Huyan Zhen, and immediately understood the intricacies of the matter.

"Honorary retainer—" he murmured, repeating it over and over. "That's not part of the Spirit Hall's official staff, but they enjoy some of the benefits of being a retainer. These include priority in purchasing pills, the right to share internal intelligence, a 3% discount, and the right to request support from powerful members of the Spirit Hall in emergencies, among other things."

Even the slow-witted Hu Yanzhen understood this time.

"Wait, you mean—as long as we give lectures and speak for a sufficient amount of time, we can become half of the Spirit Hall's own people?"

Huo Lie nodded: "That's right! The Honorary Elder of Martial Soul Academy doesn't require you to switch sides!"

"Isn't that a freebie?" Hu Yanzhen exclaimed excitedly. "We can exchange contributions for pills and get an honorary title! With such a good deal, why are you all looking so gloomy?"

Feng Wuhen sighed: "Sect Leader Huyan, you're thinking too simply."

"How is it simple?"

"Think about it, how many interactions do you have with the Spirit Hall over 120 hours a year? How many of your students will become die-hard supporters of the Spirit Hall? While you enjoy your privileges, how many of your disciples, your personal connections, and your resources are already tied to the Spirit Hall?"

Hu Yanzhen was stunned.

Isn't this just like boiling a frog in lukewarm water?

However, the position of "Guest Lecturer of Wuhun Academy" is currently being recruited internally.

Even if the three of them refused, someone else would rush forward to take the position.

There are many forces that lack Contra Masters but have Soul Saints to support them, and everyone wants to rise above their station.

The fact that the three sects can receive information immediately, even information that other sects cannot obtain, is already a privilege granted to them by the Spirit Hall.

Silence fell over the room.

Huo Lie stared thoughtfully at the tea leaves in his teacup, while Hu Yanzhen frowned, clearly struggling to process what was happening.

After a long silence, Huo Lie spoke up: "Do we have any other options?"

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"Silence is an act of rudeness!"

Feng Wuhen gave a bitter smile.

Yes, are there any other options?

Looking across the entire continent, the only one that can provide an upward path for small and medium-sized sects is the Spirit Hall.

"So," Huo Lie'er stood up and walked to the window, "we know this is an open conspiracy, but we still have to jump in. The only difference is how we jump—how ​​we can jump gracefully and how we can fall less badly."

After scratching his head for a long time, Hu Yanzhen finally managed to stammer out, "So, should I go and be a guest lecturer, or not?"

Feng Wuhen and Huo Lie'er looked at him at the same time, feeling somewhat amused and exasperated.

"How dare you refuse!"

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