Capítulo 78: Chapter 76: Your Academy's Rules Are Quite Flexible!
When Yunfeng saw Oscar in such a state, he decided not to push him too far. After all, he needed suggestions from Shrek's members—they were valuable resources to him.
So, he simply addressed the girls, saying, "Alright, stop teasing him. Let's have something to eat first."
The girls finally stopped laughing.
Oscar lifted his head and looked at Yunfeng with gratitude in his eyes. Being laughed at by girls was indeed an uncomfortable experience.
Yunfeng sat down opposite Oscar, and the girls followed suit, though none of them were willing to sit next to Oscar.
Seeing this, Oscar's lips moved slightly, but he said nothing. In his heart, however, his hatred for Tang San deepened.
Yunfeng noticed this and couldn't help but think to himself, Tang San, it's not that I want to mess with you, but as long as you're alive, I can't help but feel uneasy.
Sensing Yunfeng's inner thoughts, Ah Yin chuckled softly. "You're being mischievous. Don't worry about it. It was bound to happen."
Hearing this, Yunfeng felt even more satisfied. Tang San, even your mother is on my side now, so you can't blame me for this.
Yunfeng realized that he might be even more two-faced than Tang San. Outwardly, they seemed to have a good relationship, and Tang San had no ill intentions towards him. Yet, Yunfeng kept thinking of ways to undermine him.
Sigh, I'm really a terrible person! Yunfeng thought to himself, hoping that Tang San wouldn't find out too soon, or he might not be able to handle it.
While eating, Yunfeng casually asked Oscar, "Oscar, since we're all new here, why don't you tell us about the academy's rules and courses?"
Oscar reluctantly pulled himself out of his bitterness and responded, "The academy doesn't have many specific rules. In short, no immoral acts are allowed, but combat and gambling are encouraged."
Ning Rongrong, who had been quiet, suddenly asked, "Isn't there a student named Ma Hongjun? Wouldn't his behavior be considered immoral?"
Oscar fell silent immediately.
That's true, he thought. No matter the reason, it seemed to violate the academy's rules.
With a forced smile, Oscar responded, "It seems you've met him. Well, he's a special case."
Xiao Wu, upon hearing this, also asked, "What about Dai Mubai? When I arrived, I saw him with a girl in each arm, looking quite carefree."
Oscar paused before answering, "That was consensual, so it doesn't really count."
Zhu Zhuqing then chimed in, her voice soft but pointed, "Your academy's rules are quite flexible, aren't they?"
Oscar had nothing to say to that. Seeing this, Yunfeng broke the tension with a laugh and said, "Alright, let's not overthink it. Oscar, can you explain why the academy has these rules?"
Grateful for the change in topic, Oscar continued, "The teachers believe that combat is the best way to improve one's spirit abilities and gain practical experience, which is extremely important. Gambling, on the other hand, is a psychological battle that helps strengthen one's mental fortitude, observation skills, and judgment. Of course, everything must be done in moderation. In short, you can't kill anyone during combat, and in gambling, you shouldn't lose your shirt—literally."
"As for the course schedule, I can't say for sure because our courses change frequently. We only have a few students, and there are more teachers than students, so the academy adjusts the courses based on our individual needs."
"But one thing I can confirm is that today's most important course is... paying tuition. The annual tuition fee is one hundred gold coins, which shouldn't be a problem for spirit masters of your level."
Hearing this, Xiao Wu couldn't help but ask, "Oscar, didn't Dai Mubai say that the academy is poor? Why is that? The teachers we've encountered are at the sixty and seventy spirit power levels."
"Based on their levels, the subsidies they can receive from the Spirit Hall should be astronomical. Supporting such a small academy shouldn't be a problem."
Xiao Wu had calculated that a spirit master's subsidy was one gold coin per month, while a Grand Spirit Master would receive ten gold coins. A Spirit Elder would get one hundred, a Spirit Ancestor one thousand, a Spirit King ten thousand, and a Spirit Emperor a hundred thousand gold coins per month.
Not to mention that they had faced Zhao Wuji, a Spirit Saint. His monthly subsidy would be one million gold coins—a staggering figure.
Oscar, puzzled by her question but still shaking his head, explained, "If it were as you said, the academy wouldn't have to worry about income. But in reality, that's not how it works. The Spirit Hall subsidies come from the empire's budget, and the Spirit Hall only distributes them on the empire's behalf. The subsidies are only provided up to the Spirit Elder level, which grants one hundred gold coins per month—like me right now. However, once you surpass the Spirit Elder level, not only do the subsidies not increase, they disappear entirely."
"In other words, Spirit Masters at the Spirit Ancestor level and above can no longer receive subsidies from the Spirit Hall. You've all had your spirit power tested when you collect your monthly subsidies, right? That's to determine whether your spirit power has exceeded level forty. Once you surpass level forty, the subsidies are immediately cut off."
Xiao Wu, still puzzled, asked, "Why is that? The stronger the spirit master, the more valuable they should be, right?"
Oscar found Xiao Wu's lack of understanding odd but continued to explain, "This decision is based on practical considerations. While spirit masters are noble and relatively rare, they still form a sizable group. You can do the math—if subsidies were distributed according to rank, Spirit Saints would receive one hundred thousand gold coins per month, which adds up to 1.2 million gold coins a year."
"That's a massive sum. Imagine if the empire were to fully subsidize high-ranking spirit masters like our teachers. Their annual income would be equivalent to one-tenth of the total income of Soto City. It's an astronomical figure. Even though high-level spirit masters are rare, if the subsidies were handed out at those levels, the empire would be bankrupted."
"That's why the empire's subsidies are meant to encourage and support lower-ranking spirit masters in their cultivation, helping them improve their strength as quickly as possible."
"But once you reach level forty or higher, you're considered a powerful spirit master. At that point, you can choose to pledge your loyalty to the empire or join the military, and the empire will pay you accordingly. Of course, spirit masters are also free to choose other paths, like working for noble families, where they can still earn a decent income."
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