章 56: Chapter 56: Mentor, I Want to Take a Leave of Absence Too
Chapter 56: Mentor, I Want to Take a Leave of Absence Too
After discovering Mo Yu's talent, Ruolin, the mentor, was immediately intrigued.
Jia Nan Academy had a long history of nurturing countless geniuses, earning a reputation for recognizing and cultivating talent. For the academy, nurturing geniuses wasn't just about giving; it also brought substantial returns. The tuition fees alone contributed significantly to the academy's revenue, not to mention the vast network of connections formed through alumni.
Over the years, Jia Nan Academy had trained numerous emperors, generals, and influential figures who had gone on to dominate various regions. Even in Central Plains, many traveled long distances to study at Jia Nan Academy.
This network of relationships enabled Jia Nan Academy to maintain its prestigious standing on the Northwest Continent, free from the influence of other powers.
For mentors, discovering a promising student wasn't just a matter of pride; it could also lead to significant rewards from the academy and potentially unexpected benefits in the future.
So, upon realizing Mo Yu's terrifying SSS-level potential, Ruolin made up her mind.
"This student must be brought into Jia Nan Academy," she thought.
"Heh, I never imagined I'd be lucky enough to encounter a new student with SSS-level potential. It seems my luck is truly remarkable," Ruolin mused, the shock on her face slowly fading as she stared at Mo Yu, her eyes gleaming with excitement.
Hearing this, Mo Yu frowned slightly. He hadn't expected that despite his clear rejection, Ruolin still hadn't given up on recruiting him.
Just as he was about to decline again, Ruolin blinked at him sweetly and spoke in her soft, gentle voice, "Mo Yu, young genius, may I ask why you're not interested in Jia Nan Academy?"
Seeing Ruolin, this mature woman, act so coyly like a young girl, Mo Yu hesitated for a moment. "I prefer freedom. I'm not interested in traditional, structured education. Soon, I'll be setting out to explore the continent," he replied calmly.
Ruolin's eyes brightened upon hearing this. Her quick mind immediately picked up on two crucial points in Mo Yu's words.
First, Mo Yu's decision not to attend Jia Nan Academy wasn't out of dislike for the academy; he simply had his own plans that conflicted with attending. Second, Mo Yu's refusal wasn't because he was joining another sect or faction.
On the Dou Qi Continent, sects were the dominant force. For example, the Yun Lan Sect in the Jia Ma Empire was just as popular as Jia Nan Academy in Wu Tan City. If Mo Yu had decided to join a sect, Ruolin wouldn't have been able to stop him.
Understanding these two points, Ruolin felt even more confident about recruiting Mo Yu.
"Hehe, so that's it. Mo Yu, you're quite ambitious, wanting to forge your path to power on your own," Ruolin remarked. While she understood Mo Yu's desire, she didn't entirely agree with it. Venturing out without the support of an academy or sect might offer unexpected opportunities for rapid growth, but the greater the opportunities, the higher the risks. A single misstep could lead to disaster.
However, Ruolin could see that Mo Yu wasn't the impulsive type, so she knew that trying to persuade him directly wouldn't work.
Turning her gaze to Xiao Yu, Ruolin smiled gently and said to Mo Yu, "Your fiancée is also at Jia Nan Academy. No matter what, you and the academy are connected. How about this: you join Jia Nan Academy, and I'll grant you indefinite leave. As long as you acknowledge yourself as a student of the academy, you can report to the academy whenever it's convenient for you. What do you think?"
Hearing this, Mo Yu couldn't help but admire Ruolin's dedication. This beautiful, gentle mentor was clearly not just a pretty face.
After considering it for a moment and glancing at Xiao Yu, Mo Yu finally nodded. Becoming a nominal student of Jia Nan Academy wouldn't affect him in any way, and with many members of the Xiao Clan currently at the academy, he didn't mind visiting in the future.
Seeing Mo Yu agree, Ruolin sighed in relief. Recruiting a student with SSS-level potential would surely draw the attention of the academy's upper echelons when she returned.
Those around them couldn't help but feel a bit envious as they watched Ruolin go to such lengths to recruit Mo Yu. They had worked hard to gain admission to Jia Nan Academy, but here was Mo Yu, being invited in by the mentor herself. The difference in treatment was staggering.
However, looking at the calm and composed Mo Yu, no one felt jealous. With SSS-level potential, his future achievements would undoubtedly far surpass theirs.
With this matter resolved, Ruolin shifted her attention to the potential assessments of the other students.
Smiling, Ruolin turned and elegantly seated herself at the head of the tent. She raised her hand, and a flash of light from a storage ring revealed a green parchment scroll and an ink brush.
"Heiyan, ninth stage of Dou Qi, age twenty," reported a dark-skinned young man at the front of the left row, his face slightly flushed as he spoke.
Nodding with a smile, Ruolin quickly recorded the student's information, thinking to herself that this was the kind of result she expected from regular students. She then calmly declared, "E-level."
"Linton, eighth stage of Dou Qi, age nineteen," another student reported.
"F-level."
"Keli, ninth stage of Dou Qi, age seventeen,"
One by one, the new students reported their stats. But compared to Mo Yu, these fairly decent results now seemed quite ordinary.
As the atmosphere in the tent settled into a routine, two new students soon caused a stir with their results.
"Xiao Yan, seventeen years old, four-star Dou Zhe,"
"A-level!"
"Xiao Xun'er, sixteen years old, six-star Dou Zhe,"
Hearing these results, Ruolin, who had just begun to calm down after being shocked by Mo Yu's assessment, found herself stunned once more.
Although Mo Yu had already raised her expectations, these new results were still unbelievable.
After a long moment, Ruolin's expression slowly returned to normal. She glanced at Xiao Yan and Xun'er standing in front of her, then looked over at Mo Yu, who seemed uninterested in the corner. A glint of admiration flashed in her eyes as she softly asked Xiao Yu, "Yu'er, are they all your relatives?"
Xiao Yu was also surprised by Xiao Yan and Xun'er's results. She hadn't expected these two younger relatives to surpass her in strength.
Recalling the Earth-class techniques and Dou Techniques Mo Yu had given her, Xiao Yu resolved to work harder, determined not to fall too far behind them.
"Ruolin Mentor, Xiao Yan and Xun'er are my cousins. They're indeed quite talented. Xiao Yan and Mo Yu are known as the Twin Dragons of the Xiao Clan," Xiao Yu replied, taking a deep breath.
"Hey, Yu'er, does your family grow on magical herbs? How are there so many geniuses?" one of the girls beside Xiao Yu asked in shock after hearing her explanation.
Xiao Yu didn't respond. Even though she had spent so much time with Mo Yu, Xiao Yan, and Xun'er, she was still amazed by their talents.
Indeed, people couldn't be compared to each other.
As everyone was still reeling from the shock, Xiao Yan stepped forward. He glanced at his cousin, who seemed uninterested in his and Xun'er's results, as if he had already expected them. Scratching his head, Xiao Yan awkwardly asked Ruolin, "Um, Ruolin Mentor, could I… also take a leave of absence? It doesn't have to be as long as Mo Yu's. A year would be enough."
Ruolin Mentor (▼へ▼メ): "..."
(Chapter ends)
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