Wang Li had passed Elder Ling's test, so naturally Elder Ling personally handled his enrollment. The enrollment process was not complicated,just file Wang Li's information and complete the registration.
The key issue was tuition. Elder Ling personally introduced it to Wang Li, speaking calmly and without hurry:
"The basic tuition at the academy is twenty-four gold soul coins per year. Accommodation is in a standard eight-person room. Courses include Martial Soul Development and Combat Techniques. Since you are already a soul master, not a soul student, any accidental damage caused to the academy during combat does not need to be compensated; this is included in the tuition."
"The advanced version costs thirty-six gold soul coins per year. Accommodation is a refined four-person room. Everything else is the same, but every three days, you can receive a medicinal soup in the cafeteria."
"The premium version costs forty-eight gold soul coins per year. Accommodation is a deluxe two-person room. Everything else is the same, and every three days, you can enjoy a medicinal bath at the bathhouse."
Hearing this, Wang Li quickly understood that the main difference between these three tiers was the medicinal soup and bath. Curious, he asked:
"Elder Ling, what exactly do the medicinal soup and bath do?"
Elder Ling gave Wang Li a careful look before explaining:
"Among the academy's students, the oldest are just in their teens, and someone like you isn't even ten years old yet. Your body is still developing. Frequent battles can easily leave hidden injuries, which, when accumulated, can become chronic problems."
"When you are young, it's not a major issue, but once you reach adulthood, these hidden injuries can become serious bottlenecks, preventing your power from progressing. The medicinal soup and bath help relax muscles, improve circulation, and nourish your physical foundation."
"The cultivation of a soul master is a lifelong process. The academy is just the beginning. When you are laying the foundation, there can be no negligence."
"Of course, the effects of the medicinal soup and bath are different. The soup relaxes muscles and improves circulation, while the bath truly nourishes the body's foundation."
After hearing this, Wang Li was deeply impressed. On one hand, the academy's education system for intermediate soul masters was very well thought out. On the other hand, forty-eight gold soul coins per year was astronomical for him. His current monthly allowance was only one gold soul coin. Even if he didn't spend a single coin for two years, he could barely cover one year of basic tuition; for premium tuition, he would need four years of total savings.
Wang Li twitched at the corner of his mouth. If he weren't only a soul master and not a great soul master yet, he would have dropped out immediately and gone to the Great Dou Soul Arena. There, he could gain experience and earn money.
But then he thought of Shrek Academy, hidden in a small village south of Soto City. The registration fee alone was ten gold soul coins, and tuition was one hundred gold soul coins per year. Just one year could take away a great soul master's entire annual allowance.
Compared to that, Lejia Academy was genuinely reasonable. Martial Soul development, combat techniques, medicinal soup, medicinal baths,all for only forty-eight gold soul coins a year.
Even so, he still couldn't afford the forty-eight coins. After some thought, he rubbed his hands together and, with a bit of boldness, spoke sincerely:
"Elder Ling… is it possible to pay the academy tuition in installments?"
Elder Ling reacted calmly. He of course knew that not every student came from a wealthy family, but once someone became a soul master, they would not lack ways to earn money. So paying tuition in installments was indeed acceptable.
As for refusing to repay, the academy's External Affairs Department was not just responsible for helping students hunt soul rings. Their duties were extensive. Even after graduation, working a few years in the External Affairs Department could easily pay off the tuition.
At this moment, Elder Ling smiled and said, with a hint of meaning:
"You don't even need installments. For the gifted new students I personally recruit, I can offer a full tuition and fees waiver. All you need to do is cultivate diligently and not waste your talent. I am very much looking forward to seeing how advanced you will be by graduation."
Hearing this, Wang Li was first overjoyed, then deeply impressed. Elder Ling, as head of the Internal Affairs Department, clearly understood human relations and had handled it perfectly.
He could not be vague in response and said without hesitation:
"Thank you, Elder Ling. Thank you to the academy. I will cultivate diligently and not disappoint your expectations."
Elder Ling smiled broadly:
"Good. Let's first collect your uniforms, then arrange your dormitory, and today you can get familiar with the campus."
How do you build connections in the academy? This is how! In the world of soul masters, a hundred ordinary students are not worth as much as one gifted student.
At Notting Academy, students who did not meet graduation standards were advised to leave, but those who did meet the standards could hunt soul rings and recommend the academy. Every care was taken.
Lejia Academy also gave special treatment to talented students. Elder Ling had a good eye,he believed Wang Li had great talent. Only his Martial Soul was slightly lacking. Once he could break past level thirty, his future cultivation would proceed smoothly.
By the age of thirty or forty, it was very possible for him to reach Soul King level, like the academy's director. At that point, this friendship would be valuable, and the cost was only a few hundred gold soul coins.
Following Elder Ling, Wang Li received two sets of his own school uniforms, red and white, very attractive. They were fitted for combat, made of high-quality material, smooth and soft, yet durable.
They then went to the dormitory building. On the first floor, Wang Li completed registration. Under Elder Ling's arrangement, his dormitory was one of the most luxurious rooms on the top floor.
On the sixth floor, they arrived at room 603. Elder Ling opened the door. Wang Li saw a spotless floor, sunlight streaming through the window, not a speck of dust.
Elder Ling entered first and gestured for Wang Li to follow. He explained:
"The dormitories are cleaned regularly, so you don't need to worry. The restroom is here, and the balcony is there. All furniture is custom-made. Damage caused to the academy during combat under a teacher's supervision does not need to be compensated. But deliberate damage to academy property in the dorm or elsewhere must be compensated at full price. Keep that in mind."
Looking around, Wang Li saw the dorm was immaculate, with furniture from bed to desk and chairs perfectly polished and painted. It was quite luxurious.
Elder Ling added a few final words:
"The next two months are the academy's holiday period, a good chance to get familiar with the academy and city. Of course, if you want to return home, you may, but be back before the semester begins. Once classes start, you will be divided into groups and fully immersed in your studies."
"Teachers will guide you based on your Martial Soul and soul skills,whether to pursue strong attack, agile attack, control, or support. From your combat performance, you use your Martial Soul and skills very effectively. Pairing one strong attacker with one agile attacker makes a very powerful team."
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