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Han Ruyan was completely stunned when she heard Wu Ling say she already had a teacher. In that moment, Wu Ling shrunk back and hid behind Xiao Wu.
"Hello, I am Xiao Wu. I am Wu Ling's Master, and I'm also here to apply for a teaching position at Tianshui Academy." Protecting her disciple, Xiao Wu stood firmly in front of her.
"You're here to apply as a teacher?" Han Ruyan could hardly believe her ears.
Xiao Wu's answer remained crisp and direct. "Mhm. I'm here for the instructor position."
Han Ruyan was dazed once again, but as someone who had run an academy for years and seen many grand spectacles, she regained her composure almost instantly. "Then, please demonstrate your martial soul and spirit rank. As long as you are above the Soul King level, you will be qualified to join us."
Han Ruyan was more than supportive of the pair joining. Tianshui didn't have many teachers; powerful male soul masters were rare enough, and powerful female ones were even harder to find.
"My name is Xiao Wu. Martial Soul: Soft Bone Demon Rabbit. Rank: Level 95 Hyper Douluo."
As nine eerie spirit rings manifested behind Xiao Wu, even Liu Erlong was stupefied.
Yellow, Yellow, Purple, Purple, Black, Black, Red! Red! Red!
She actually had three 100,000-year-level spirit rings!
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The dazzling red light loomed over everyone's hearts. At this moment, Liu Erlong was too preoccupied to focus on the spirit rings. Her gaze was frantic, searching the crowd for someone specific.
Han Ruyan felt as if she couldn't breathe. A Level 95 Hyper Douluo wanted to join Tianshui Academy as a teacher? And one with three 100,000-year rings at that! Shui Bing'er and the other girls behind the Dean were frozen in shock. Can someone really absorb a 100,000-year ring as their seventh?
In the distance, the onlookers were nearly crushed by the terrifying pressure of the red rings. Shortly after, Liu Erlong finally spotted a familiar figure.
"May I... become an instructor?" Xiao Wu asked, seeing the beautiful woman in front of her remain silent. She was starting to think about backing out.
Xiao Wu's voice snapped Han Ruyan back to reality. "Yes! As long as Your Excellency is willing, the gates of Tianshui Academy will always be open for you."
Join as a teacher? Of course! This was a Hyper Douluo! No power on the continent would ever reject the addition of a Hyper Douluo.
While Han Ruyan responded to Xiao Wu, Liu Erlong walked straight toward the familiar figure in the crowd. The spectators erupted when they saw her moving. What's happening? This feels intense!
A crimson pressure radiated from Liu Erlong, pushing anyone within ten meters away until she stood directly before Fu Ye.
"You said you'd only be gone for a short time. Instead, you've been gone for sixteen years."
Liu Erlong's voice was incredibly calm, though Fu Ye looked a bit embarrassed. Back then, he had told them he'd be away for a while so they could absorb their soul bones, God-bestowed rings, and immortal herbs. As for safety, he had left nine Limit Douluo-level puppets by their side, plus one puppet that followed orders 100%...
"There, there. I'm back now, aren't I?"
Fu Ye pulled her into a hug, and Liu Erlong clung to him tightly. Fu Ye gently inhaled the fragrance of her hair and whispered, "Erlong, you smell even sweeter than before."
Inside Tianshui Academy, Xiao Wu and Wu Ling looked around at the crystal palace-like buildings with wonder. It was hard to believe this was a school. Fu Ye walked between Liu Erlong and Xiao Wu; thanks to the system's influence, there was no "Shura Field" in sight.
Han Ruyan led them through the academy, introducing the facilities. "This is our teaching area. Thanks to Erlong's funding, our infrastructure has become much more refined, and all types of Mimicry Cultivation Environments are complete."
Hearing this, Liu Erlong stole a guilty glance at Fu Ye, but he didn't mind. To him, money was just a set of numbers now. If he took out all the Gold Spirit Coins from his system mall, he could probably bury the entire Douluo Continent under them.
After a tour, they returned to the main gate of the teaching area, where five girls were waiting.
"These girls are the strongest geniuses of our Tianshui Academy and members of the Tianshui Team," Han Ruyan said, her eyes full of unhidden pride.
The girls introduced themselves one by one: Captain Shui Bing'er (Level 35), Vice-Captain Xue Wu (Level 34), and members Shui Yue'er (Level 33), Shen Liuyu (Level 33), and Yu Hairou (Level 32).
Han Ruyan smiled with satisfaction. Bing'er and Yue'er were children she had adopted years ago, and they had never let her down. The other three were also top-tier geniuses selected through rigorous competition.
"Her Excellency Xiao Wu will be an instructor at our academy from now on. You five girls better stay sharp," Han Ruyan said happily. With a Hyper Douluo joining, Tianshui Academy was set to skyrocket.
At that moment, the impatient Shui Yue'er finally spoke up. "Aunt Han, is this handsome big brother also here to be an instructor?"
Han Ruyan was startled by her student's boldness, but Fu Ye simply smiled.