Zhao Wuji wasn't particularly interested in this kind of thing. If he truly wanted to teach and nurture students, he wouldn't have stayed at Shrek Academy. The same went for the others. Shrek's requirements for admitting students were too high, and over the years, the number of students they received was very limited. They didn't have any objections to Gu Yi becoming a teacher. They were more interested in Gu Yi's fourth spirit skill.
"Gu Yi, I heard that you went out this time to obtain your fourth spirit ring. How effective was it? Did you really obtain the fourth ring of ten thousand years?" Li Yusong curiously looked at Gu Yi. Two years ago, he couldn't see the depth of Gu Yi. If Gu Yi hadn't said anything, perhaps only Zhao Wuji and the Dean could have seen through him.
"You guessed right. It is indeed the fourth ring of ten thousand years." Gu Yi didn't hide anything. The effect of spirit rings for him was just to allow him to continue growing in this abnormal world. He didn't care if he didn't have any spirit skills. The four spirit rings of yellow, purple, purple, and black were arranged in sequence.
"You're amazing," Zhao Wuji exclaimed excitedly, patting Gu Yi's shoulder forcefully. Gu Yi had truly broken the tradition of the spirit master world this time.
"It's been a long time since we had a match. Do you want to demonstrate your strength?" Zhao Wuji proposed. Gu Yi declined. He had important things to do now, and the fourth spirit skill had given him many ideas. It could even give him power beyond his level. Fighting with Zhao Wuji, apart from gaining some combat experience, wouldn't be helpful at all.
"Calling the teachers here wasn't just for this matter, but because there will be many new things happening in the academy in the future. I wanted to give you a heads-up to avoid any misunderstandings."
Gu Yi came to Shrek Academy with the purpose of reforming it. It was hard to imagine that an academy didn't even have a proper classroom. Moreover, as a spirit master training academy, not teaching knowledge about martial spirits was unacceptable. The best education method being running and fighting in the Spirit Arena was even worse. From his perspective in his previous life, this was simply a fraudulent academy disguised under the name of an institution.
Since he took over this academy, he had to take responsibility for it. He hoped that the students graduating from this academy could have the ability to stand on their own. That was his wish.
"Lastly, our academy's motto has been changed. The previous motto 'Those who dare not cause trouble are mediocre' no longer fits the current Shrek Academy. From now on, the motto will be 'Repay kindness with kindness, repay grievances with justice.'"
Gu Yi's delivery of the new motto was powerful and resounding. This wasn't a motto he thought of on the spot; it had been in his mind for many years. Everyone in the world pities weaklings. This is a common sentiment among the masses, subconsciously sympathizing with the weak.
As the sage said: "Repay kindness with kindness, repay grievances with justice." This was also the eight-character guideline taught by my grandfather since childhood. Although these eight characters were in ancient text, they were very easy to understand, and everyone present understood them.
"Profound!" Shao Xin pondered over these eight characters and found that they applied to everything.
"I don't believe that stingy ghost, Flender, could come up with this phrase," Zhao Wuji said incredulously.
"Zhao Wuji, with your bear-brain, how can you even compare with me?" Even though he had handed over power, Flender was still eavesdropping nearby. When he heard Gu Yi attributing these eight characters as the academy's motto to both of them, he was feeling happy for not raising Gu Yi for nothing. Then he heard Zhao Wuji's words and became angry.
"Come, let's see if you can still break through my defense." Zhao Wuji was very confident. Over the years, continuous refinement of his Tiger Leopard Thunder Roar had continuously strengthened his defense. But not only was his spirit power lower, but his speed also couldn't catch up, plus Flender's claws were sharp. That's why in their matches, he basically lost ten out of ten times, and one time was extremely miserable.
"Come on, just don't chicken out halfway." Flender also felt a bit irritable, and he happened to have nowhere to vent. If he didn't hit the sandbag that was offered to him, wouldn't that be a bit disrespectful? He directly summoned his martial spirit and flew towards the forest behind.
"Don't run." Zhao Wuji also summoned his martial spirit and chased after him. The others also dispersed, each with their own things to do.
Gu Yi began planning the reform in his room, taking out a notebook and pen, very serious. In any case, classrooms must be built. This was of utmost importance and also an important location for the future of Shrek Academy. Since the classrooms were set up, the hated exams should also be introduced.
But this needed some changes. After all, it wouldn't be realistic to have Tang San and others study language, mathematics, and other subjects. This wasn't practical, and he didn't have the ability for it either. Exams suitable for the spirit master world must be put on the agenda.
Since classrooms and exams were established, the most important thing couldn't be overlooked. The students' most dreaded "three-piece set": classrooms, exams, and homework. Homework also needed to be changed. Homework was indispensable.
Gu Yi thought of Tang San, who, as a transmigrator, already had mature perspectives, even though they were quite absurd and abnormal. Wanting to change him was impossible. It seemed that he had to specially design a course for Tang San. He liked to engage in such dangerous activities like seeking death. What would be the effect if he experienced it himself? Training methods also needed to change.
Gu Yi wouldn't come up with absurd methods like weighted running, even though the original intention of such methods was to build team cohesion.
Several hours later, Gu Yi put away the notebook on the table. The general plan had been made, and now it was time to explore continuously. It could roughly be divided into two aspects: cultivating spirit and understanding principles. The people he taught must not be ignorant brutes.
During dinner, Gu Yi also noticed that Zhao Wuji had a few more scars on his face, as if they were claw marks from some animal. It seemed like he had lost again. Gu Yi didn't notice Dai Mubai either, and didn't know where he had gone to relax. It seemed that he would have to take drastic measures in the future as well.
On the other hand, Ma Hongjun's fear of Gu Yi had also decreased over the years. But with him helping to suppress the Evil Fire, he was still a chubby boy who kept to himself.
After this incident, Gu Yi further considered the Evil Fire within Ma Hongjun. Some things are reasonable simply because they exist. Besides, Dugu Bo would probably arrive soon.
Gu Yi looked towards the direction of Soutou City. Hopefully, this trade would go smoothly. After all, the other party was the Poison Douluo, so he had to be careful.
(End of this chapter)