Douluo V: Starting with daily check-ins, I'm trying to trick Xiao Wu into becoming my wife.

"Flander, if you truly care about the future of these children, merging them into the Heaven Dou Royal Academy is the safest and wisest choice at present."

Yu Xiaogang raised his hand and gently patted Flander's shoulder, his tone extremely earnest.

But as soon as he finished speaking, a surge of powerful and violent soul energy suddenly exploded out.

A terrifying pressure instantly swept through the entire lounge!

Flander showed no mercy, suddenly unleashing his soul power, a powerful impact that sent Yu Xiaogang flying backward.

At the critical moment, Qin Ming reacted quickly, flashing forward and catching Yu Xiaogang, thus preventing him from crashing hard into the wall.

Flander's face was extremely grim, his voice low and filled with rage: "Xiao Gang, I'm truly enraged this time! Shrek Academy is the foundation I've built with over twenty years of painstaking effort! Are you suggesting I hand over my life's work to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy for nothing?"

His sharp gaze swept across the room, his attitude unwavering: "And Qin Ming, I am the dean of Shrek Academy! Even if you persuade Xiao Gang, it's all in vain if I don't agree!"

Qin Ming understood perfectly; he knew Flander's stubbornness and bottom line better than anyone else.

He quickly looked at Yu Xiaogang, who had regained his footing, and with an embarrassed expression, he hurriedly cupped his hands in apology: "Master, I am so sorry. I did not think things through and brought this up rashly. Please do not take it to heart."

Yu Xiaogang simply waved his hand calmly, his expression indifferent.

He knew Flanders' character all too well; his furious reaction just now was exactly what he had expected.

After a long silence, he sighed softly and slowly spoke, "Flander, do you still remember what your original intention was when you founded Shrek Academy?"

A simple sentence instantly struck Flander's weak spot.

Flander stiffened slightly, the words caught in his throat, his expression full of hesitation: "Xiao Gang, I..."

He clenched his fists tightly, his knuckles turning white, and a dream that had been buried deep in his heart for many years was instantly stirred up.

He knew perfectly well that Yu Xiaogang was right.

Shrek Academy today is short of resources and has a weak foundation. It simply does not have enough conditions to support everyone in pursuing higher dreams of cultivation.

The atmosphere in the lounge instantly became subtle and stiff.

Qin Ming took a deep breath and stepped forward, breaking the silence.

"Dean, you can rest assured. I am a Shrek Academy alumnus, a true Shrek disciple, and I will absolutely not stand by and watch my alma mater exist in name only."

He paused for a moment, carefully choosing his words, and then said, "I am currently the Dean of Academic Affairs at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, and I can mediate and secure exclusive exchange slots for Shrek Academy. We can allow our juniors to study at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy as exchange students."

"In this way, everyone can enjoy the cultivation resources and high-quality teaching conditions of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, while also preserving the name of Shrek Academy, which is the best of both worlds."

Exchange student?

Upon hearing this entirely new plan, Flander's tense expression relaxed slightly, and a sense of wavering began to creep into his heart.

However, Qin Ming changed his tone, his expression becoming serious, and stated the only hard condition: "However, Dean, there is one thing I must tell you truthfully. If the junior students want to participate in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament, they must participate under the name of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy."

At this point, Qin Ming sighed helplessly.

Although the Heaven Dou Royal Academy is a top-tier academy, the talents of its students are far less outstanding than those of these children. If they want to achieve something in the Elite Tournament of Advanced Soul Master Academies, they will need to find outside help!

But this is the limit of what he can do.

The Heavenly Dou Royal Academy has strict internal rules, deeply ingrained beliefs, and is extremely difficult to communicate with.

Moreover, the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament is the top event in the entire Soul Master world, and even the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, with its profound foundation, attaches great importance to it.

The ownership of the event's title is their bottom line, which they will never compromise on.

If Flander can let go of his obsession with Shrek Academy and truly consider the future of all the children, he has an almost 100% chance of facilitating this exchange and cooperation, thanks to the connections and reputation he has built up at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

The only variable is the concern that a high-ranking official, perhaps a prince, might intervene midway through the process.

Ultimately, he was just a director at the academy with limited authority.

"Qin Ming, this is the best solution at the moment."

Yu Xiaogang nodded slightly upon hearing this, his eyes full of approval. He then turned to Flander and gently advised, "Flander, think it over carefully."

"Xiaogang, I..."

Flander was in turmoil, his mind racing with thoughts.

He still harbored resistance, but the rage and extremism he had shown earlier were gone. His heart had already begun to waver, and he had calmed down considerably.

Ao Yin, who was standing to the side, took in all these details and sighed inwardly.

It's always like this.

As expected, Yu Xiaogang led the way again.

Flanders' hesitation was completely unnecessary.

Ao Yin thought to himself: Do you really think that after we compromise and back down, the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy will genuinely accept us?

That's wishful thinking!

Even if we lower ourselves and compromise, in the eyes of those top academies, Shrek Academy, with its grassroots background, will still not be appreciated and will ultimately not be truly accepted or recognized.

Ao Yin would naturally not voice these thoughts in public.

Everything is still in the past, and the future is unknown.

Moreover, he doesn't mind the plot progressing along its original trajectory.

Because as long as things continue to develop, he will soon be able to meet the legendary Title Douluo—Poison Douluo Dugu Bo!

What followed was one of the most unparalleled treasure lands in the entire Douluo Continent!

The Yin-Yang Eye of Ice and Fire!

That was Dugu Bo's exclusive secret realm, a natural medicinal garden that nurtured countless rare and precious herbs.

Inside, rare and precious herbs abound, strange flames fill the heavens and earth, and countless opportunities await!

If you can step into this place and complete the check-in, the rewards you can receive will definitely be top-tier!

Just then, Tang San, who had been watching from the sidelines, suddenly stepped forward and began to offer his advice.

"Dean, there's no need to be so fixated on empty titles. From another perspective, this is actually an excellent opportunity to leverage existing resources. Just as Senior Qin Ming said, even though we're going there for further studies, our identities remain those of Shrek Academy students, and that has never changed."

Dai Mubai and the others followed closely behind, echoing his sentiments.

"That's right! It's just a competition using a name; it's completely irrelevant!"

"We will always be Shrek people, forever!"

The resounding, firm words made Qin Ming pause slightly in surprise.

These kids are truly frank and straightforward, showing no restraint whatsoever.

They dared to openly declare their concern for Shrek Academy, even though they were now teachers at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

But he quickly regained his composure and continued, following the crowd's lead: "Dean, the junior students are right. With their unparalleled talent, if they were to represent Tian Dou in the competition, they would definitely perform exceptionally well. This is a mutually beneficial collaboration, and no one would refuse an opportunity to improve their strength for free."

"Enough! Give me some time to think it over!"

Flander, being quick-witted, instantly understood the deeper meaning behind Qin Ming's words.

He left a comment, turned around, and walked straight out of the lounge.

Yu Xiaogang watched his departing figure and sighed helplessly to Qin Ming, "Don't take it to heart. You know his personality best."

"Yes, the dean's stubborn temper hasn't changed at all over the years." Qin Ming shook his head with a wry smile.

At this moment, Ao Yin, who had been silent all along, casually spoke up: "Senior Qin Ming, don't be too optimistic. Even if the dean comes to his senses, this matter may not be 100% finalized."

These words instantly piqued Qin Ming's interest, and his eyes lit up as he looked at Ao Yin.

"You must be Long Aotian, the one who stunned everyone on the field with that golden mask? I've long heard of your extraordinary strength, and today I'll personally experience it for myself and see the true level of this year's strongest junior!"

Ao Yin quickly waved his hands to decline, "No, no, no! Senior, you've misunderstood. I'm not some genius, just an ordinary, sunny boy!"

Before he could finish speaking, Qin Ming had already moved, unleashing his soul power.

"Interesting. Take my Azure Flame Wolf Claw attack first!"

"Senior! I really didn't mean to doubt your abilities! Ah—"

Boom!

The powerful soul energies collided suddenly, and the two were instantly entangled in a fierce battle within the cramped rest room.