Chapter 147: Aside from Zhao Wuji, the Rest of Shrek Academy Is Garbage!
"Teacher Qin Ming, what's going on?"
Dugu Yan looked puzzled when she heard the urgency in Qin Ming's voice.
"Yanyan, since Teacher Qin Ming is in such a rush, something important must have happened,"
Ye Yu's eyes flashed slightly as he spoke calmly.
At that moment, the members of the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy's Royal Fighting Team had gathered.
Seeing Qin Ming so anxious was surprising. He was usually calm and composed. Given the recent arrival of the teachers and students from Shrek Academy—where his uncle, Yu Xiaogang, was located—Yu Tianheng immediately sensed that something must be wrong.
As Ye Yu and Dugu Yan followed Qin Ming briskly toward the Education Committee Office, Yu Tianheng also trailed behind.
Soon, the group reached the second floor of the Education Committee Building.
Even before they entered the room, Ye Yu could already sense several powerful Spirit Power auras radiating outward.
At the same time, raised voices could be heard inside:
"Prince Xue Xing, the teachers from Shrek Academy are highly capable individuals!"
"How can you be so rash over a small matter and insist on expelling them?"
"If you persist, the three of us will have no choice but to submit a memorial to His Majesty, impeaching you and seeking justice!"
"A small matter? What a joke!"
"Xue Beng is the Fourth Prince—he represents the royal family, the dignity of the Heaven Dou Empire!"
"For a group of nobodies from some no-name garbage academy to dare strike a royal prince—that's flagrant contempt for imperial authority!"
"Besides, they even have a so-called teacher in their ranks who's over fifty and still just a Rank 29 Spirit Grandmaster."
"With instructors like that, how strong could their academy possibly be?"
A cold and scornful laugh followed the sharp words.
At that moment, Ye Yu and Dugu Yan arrived at the doorway under Qin Ming's guidance.
Inside the Education Committee Office, Prince Xue Xing and Grandfather Dugu Bo stood near the entrance. Standing beside them was a young man in lavish noble attire, his golden hair neatly cropped, his pale face bruised and swollen. His expression was filled with resentment—it was clearly Xue Beng, the Fourth Prince.
Dugu Bo had already summoned his Martial Soul—the Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor. Around him circled nine Spirit Rings: two yellow, two purple, and five black. The imposing pressure of a Titled Douluo radiated from him in full force.
Facing him were the three Education Committee members—Meng Shenji, Zhi Lin, and Bai Baoshan—each having summoned their own Martial Souls, standing surrounded by eight Spirit Rings apiece. The atmosphere was tense and confrontational.
Behind them stood the Shrek Academy teachers: Flender, Zhao Wuji, Yu Xiaogang, and others, as well as Dai Mubai, Tang San, Ma Hongjun, and Oscar.
"Grandpa, what's going on?"
Ye Yu stepped into the room with a relaxed smile, breaking the tension with his calm demeanor.
"Ye Yu!"
The three committee members lit up with joy upon seeing him.
In their view, Ye Yu was "on their side" — not only the boyfriend of Dugu Yan and Dugu Bo's future grandson-in-law, but also an elite genius who could sway the outcome.
If Ye Yu was willing to speak up for Shrek Academy, perhaps Dugu Bo would stop siding with Prince Xue Xing, and they could keep Shrek under the academy's banner.
Meanwhile, Yu Tianheng had also arrived on the second floor.
Having overheard Prince Xue Xing belittling his uncle, Yu Xiaogang, he was furious.
You ignorant fools know nothing!
Uncle is a master of Spirit Theory—a man of unmatched intellect! He's only misunderstood because the Spirit Master world values raw strength and not theory.
But one day, he will prove you all wrong!
"Ye Yu, Yanyan!"
Dugu Bo was slightly surprised to see them.
Standing beside him, Prince Xue Xing furrowed his brows as his gaze landed on Ye Yu and Dugu Yan.
"Young Master Ye Yu, Miss Dugu Yan, please—try to persuade your grandfather..."
The three Education Committee members—Meng Shenji, Zhi Lin, and Bai Baoshan—were visibly anxious as they explained the situation to Ye Yu in full, hoping he would help mediate.
After listening, Ye Yu nodded with a light chuckle.
"I understand the situation now."
"In truth, it's hard to say who's right or wrong regarding the incident with the Fourth Prince."
"His Highness shouldn't have judged people by appearances or spoken so rudely."
"But likewise, Shrek Academy shouldn't have resorted to violence against a prince."
"After all, Prince Xue Xing is correct in saying that the royal family represents the dignity of the Heaven Dou Empire."
"Both sides have valid points."
"That said, I'm more inclined to agree with His Highness."
Ye Yu still wanted to retain Zhao Wuji, so he didn't completely expose Shrek Academy in front of everyone.
After all, Zhao Wuji was still technically one of their teachers.
So instead, Ye Yu used voice transmission to speak privately to Meng Shenji:
He explained how, during its founding, Shrek Academy had arrogantly rejected all financial investment or outside support, no matter how desperate they were. Flender led the school like a pack of ungrateful wolves—never truly loyal to anyone.
They might accept help now, but would they obey later?
Ye Yu continued, exposing Shrek's ludicrously high admission standards:
Applicants must be under 13, have Spirit Power above Rank 20, possess optimal ring configurations, and have suitable Martial Souls.
And what did the school offer in return?
No proper training resources. Miserable food. And after graduation? They had to hunt their own fourth Spirit Ring.
Out of 62 total enrollees, only 14 ever graduated.
It was practically child endangerment.
Ye Yu went on to reveal even more:
They charged application fees and refused refunds.
Flender's school motto?
"If you're afraid of trouble, you're useless!"
By the end of his transmission, the three committee members were absolutely speechless.
Finally, Ye Yu concluded his evaluation:
Aside from Zhao Wuji, who was at least useful, the rest of Shrek Academy was just a bunch of arrogant, self-important amateurs—with no actual teaching skills or professional ethics.
What value was there in recruiting such people?
"Ye Yu… is there really no way?"
Meng Shenji still held on to a sliver of hope.
But Ye Yu didn't answer. Instead, he turned toward Dugu Bo and Prince Xue Xing:
"Grandfather, Your Highness, may I ask a favor?"
"Please allow Teacher Zhao Wuji to remain."
"As for the rest—let them go. Frankly, aside from Teacher Zhao, none of them are of any real use."
His words caused Flender, Yu Xiaogang, and Li Yusong to flush with rage.
"None of us are useful aside from Zhao Wuji?!"
They turned to Zhao Wuji, their eyes full of fury.
That damned Ye Yu—who does he think he is?!
He's just playing favorites because Zhao Wuji kisses up to him!
Let him have his traitor. We don't want him anyway!
Zhao Wuji scratched his head awkwardly, feeling caught in the middle.
Being praised by Ye Yu made him undeniably happy—but now, he was burning under everyone's gaze.
Still, when he thought about his decades of brotherhood with Flender, Li Yusong, Lu Qibin, and Shao Xin…
Zhao Wuji hesitated.