บท 2634: Chapter 2569: Plea, Acting Vice President_1
Gu Yuena glanced at Di Tian beside her and asked, "Di Tian, how's the investigation on Shrek Academy going?"
In the entire Soul Land, aside from the federation, the biggest threat to the Spirit Pagoda is Shrek Academy!
Despite having suffered significant damage not long ago, it still should not be underestimated!
Di Tian hesitated for a moment before explaining, "Shrek Academy has already started its normal operations and is recruiting teachers externally. However, because most Soul Masters have joined our Spirit Pagoda, the situation isn't very optimistic!"
Gu Yuena nodded slightly and then asked again, "Is that so... then who is taking on the role of teaching the students at Shrek Academy?"
It seemed somewhat contradictory that the academy could operate normally without having recruited any teachers!
Di Tian pursed his lips, "It seems the Shrek Seven Monsters and the Elders of the Sea God Pavilion are temporarily in charge!"
The more Shrek Academy struggled to develop, the better it was for the Spirit Pagoda!
After all, within Shrek Academy were multiple Hyper Douluos, who as enemies were definitely a huge problem!
After a pause, with a hint of coldness in his eyes, he said, "My Lord, shall we go and cause some sabotage??"
However, Gu Yuena directly ignored this statement and changed the subject, "Di Tian, go and tell the people in the research lab to speed up. The current situation is heating up, and the federation and other forces are likely to act sooner rather than later!"
Di Tian understood the gravity of the situation and did not dwell on the previous issue...
"Yes, my Lord!"
It seemed that even though she had become the Pagoda Master of the Spirit Pagoda, the Lord had not completely given up on Shrek Academy and those once-human companions of hers!
Whether this was good or bad, he did not know!
But when he remembered how Tang Wulin had rescued him and the other ferocious beasts, thoughts he shouldn't have been having started to surface in his mind!
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Blacksmith Association!!
Returning here, Zhen Hua had begun to pack his belongings, preparing to leave in a few days...
In his eyes, since he was no longer President, he no longer had the right to enjoy these privileges!
Suddenly, a member of the Blacksmith Association burst in, panting heavily, "President, President, there's been a terrible incident!"
Zhen Hua glanced at him indifferently and reminded, "Mind your words, I am no longer the President of the Blacksmith Association!"
The former immediately composed himself and said earnestly, "No, in my eyes, only you are worthy of being the President of the Blacksmith Association. Nobody else is qualified!"
Zhen Hua was the only Divine Craftsman on the continent, an authority in Forging, not someone easily replaced!
Seeing this, a flicker of a smile appeared on Zhen Hua's face, "Speak, what has happened?"
The man took a deep breath before explaining, "Upon learning of your resignation as President, several members of the Blacksmith Association aspire to succeed you!"
Zhen Hua asked, perplexed, "Isn't that a good thing? When I leave, there'll be a new President to lead you all!"
This way, he too could rest easy!
Hearing this, the man looked indignant, "If it were a fair competition, fine, but... according to our covert investigation, these individuals have all been instigated by the federation side!!"
"Having such people as President of the Blacksmith Association is truly unsettling!"
Zhen Hua's eyes flickered, "Oh??"
Seeing that he had stepped down, was the federation already eager to meddle?
What their underlying purpose was...
A flash of insight, and he immediately understood the reason for their actions!
The federation certainly wanted to support a trustworthy person to become the President of the Blacksmith Association, and then have him publicly take a stand, overturning the orders Zhen Hua had issued, indirectly cancelling the collaboration between the Spirit Pagoda and the Blacksmith Association!
This way, they could significantly alleviate the pressure on the federation!
The man, seeing the other display an unusual expression, said eagerly, "President, you wouldn't want the Blacksmith Association to fall into the hands of someone with impure intentions either, so please..."
However, Zhen Hua's expression turned cold again, "There's no need to say more. Since I have resigned as the Blacksmith Association President, I have no reason to get involved in this matter any further!"
"Besides, if the Blacksmith Association has the federation as its backing, that might not be a bad solution either!"
With that, he closed his eyes once more, saying nothing further...
The man continued to try to persuade him, but he received not a single reply...
Slowly, a look of desperation crept over him...
He clenched his teeth and said, "If you truly have no intention of continuing as the Blacksmith Association President, then there's no meaning for me to stay here any longer!"
"I imagine many other members feel the same way!"
Having said that, he turned and stormed off angrily...
But Zhen Hua suddenly opened his eyes, "Wait a moment..."
The man immediately turned around, asking excitedly, "President, have you changed your mind about continuing in the position?"
As long as the other agreed, he would pretend his earlier words were like a fart in the wind!
Zhen Hua shook his head, explaining, "No, I won't continue as the President, but I can act as the Vice President temporarily!"
"Once an excellent new President is elected, I will leave voluntarily!!"
The man trembled, wanting to shout out loud, "That's wonderful!!"
Whether it be Vice President or President, as long as he could stay in the Blacksmith Association, that was enough!
Zhen Hua smiled faintly, "Then what are you waiting for? Go make something to eat; I haven't eaten all day!"
The former hastily said, "Yes, President, please wait, I'll go arrange it right away!"
As he rushed out, he couldn't help but say fiercely, "Those with ill intentions, as long as the President is here, you can dream on about turning the Blacksmith Association into something that the federation can easily pocket!!"
As the former's presence faded away, Zhen Hua's smile slowly vanished...
He had agreed to leave after resigning as President, but he couldn't just watch idly as the Blacksmith Association was reduced to a third-rate power!
"Enough, I'll give my energy to the Blacksmith Association one last time."
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After the members of the Blacksmith Association learned of the news, their emotions underwent a huge shift...
"That's wonderful... I knew the President wouldn't abandon us so easily!"
"As long as the President is with us, no one can look down on the Blacksmith Association!"
"Hmph, now that the President is staying, those who wanted to compete for this position should just give up, unless they also reach the level of Divine Craftsman!!"
And those members who were swayed by the federation's encouragement began to look even more sullen...
The prestige Zhen Hua had built up over so many years in the Blacksmith Association was not something they could compete with!
Even though he only mentioned acting as Vice President, in reality, his authority was not the slightest bit inferior...
And for the position of President, it was not even half as appealing as his personal charisma!!!
Realizing this, they promptly abandoned that thought and reported the situation to the federation...
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