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Chapter 75 A Balance of Strength and Gentleness? You're the Strong One~ I'm the Gentle One~ [Please Subscribe! Please Vote!]

"Yin and Yang complement each other, and strength and gentleness are in harmony. Your school's Soul Emperor and Soul Saint teachers possess manifest strength, which belongs to Yang. However, in theory, they are Yin, and thus lack something."

"As one of your school board members, I want you to understand the current situation your school is facing, and I can act as the 'dark side' to fill the gaps in your school's weaknesses. But in return, I need your cooperation."

Chen Hong spoke at length, and as his words fell, Flander and the rest of the Shrek Academy students instinctively fell into an unspoken silence.

Because Chen Hong's analysis was correct. Previously, they only felt that their college lacked funds, and that as long as they had enough money, they would definitely be able to catch up with those top universities. However, after the Technology Chamber of Commerce started sponsoring them a year ago, they fell into a state of confusion, not knowing what they should do.

"A balance of strength and gentleness"

After listening to Chen Hong's words, Flander stroked his beard with his fingers, muttering Chen Hong's words over and over again.

"What?"

"Yes! A perfect blend of strength and gentleness! Gangzi! In the letter Xiao Gang wrote to me, he said he's planning to come to Shrek Academy in a while!"

Flander's eyes suddenly lit up, as if he had gained a new understanding of Chen Hong's "combination of strength and gentleness".

"Hmm," Chen Hong subconsciously shut his mouth, afraid that Flander would suddenly go crazy and call him Rouzi.

"You're right! The academy currently lacks truly skilled individuals who are adept at teaching Soul Master theory. My comrade-in-arms, Yu Xiaogang, wrote to me a few days ago, saying that he will be coming to Shrek Academy soon, and he has also taken on a disciple named Tang San."

Flander's eyes lit up as he continued to Chen Hong, "Professionals should do professional things. Shrek Academy's Soul Tool program will be entirely under your control. I won't interfere in any way. Of course, you should know the academy's finances better than I do, so you can handle any expenses yourself."

"Of course." Chen Hong nodded under the shocked gazes of Ma Hongjun and Oscar.

"My comrade-in-arms, Yu Xiaogang, the master of martial spirit theory—you scholars will definitely have plenty to talk about then!" Flander was already looking forward to Chen Hong's encounter with Yu Xiaogang.

This is Shrek Academy's "balanced strength and gentleness" combination!

Of course, Flander only dared to say this in his heart, and would never dare to say it to Chen Hong's face.

"I hope so."

Chen Hong sighed softly, devoid of any emotion, and after handing over the necessary academy permissions to Flander, he got up and left.

Seeing Chen Hong leave, Ma Hongjun and Oscar exchanged a glance with Flander, and with the latter's supportive look, they quickly followed.

"Teacher Chen Chen?"

As they walked out of the dean's office at Shrek Academy and onto the grassy playground, Ma Hongjun and his companion called out hesitantly from behind Chen Hong.

"To you, I have three identities. One is as a member of the board of directors of Shrek Academy, which you can understand as one of the leaders of the academy, representing the Science and Technology Chamber of Commerce. Another is as the head of the Soul Tool Department of Shrek Academy, a teacher. The third is my personal identity, Chen Hong."

As Chen Hong walked across the playground, he whispered to Ma Hongjun and Oscar behind him.

According to Flander, both of them are exceptionally talented and have unlimited potential for future achievements, so Chen Hong is quite interested in them. This is why Chen Hong didn't show much emotion when Flander went to build a "simulated environment training ground" for Ma Hongjun.

"Of course, I'll feel more comfortable if you call me Chen Hong."

Chen Hong didn't care much about how others addressed him, because it was just a nickname. That's why he didn't mind Ning Rongrong calling him by his name directly.

"Um, Brother Chen?" Oscar hesitated for a moment. Calling someone his age, like a teacher or a school board member, felt a little awkward, but calling him Chen Hong would be disrespectful, so he chose a more moderate form of address.

"Hmm, that works too," Chen Hong said, indicating that he didn't mind.

"Hey, Brother Chen, I heard from the dean that you're incredibly smart, and you're even a Soul Tool Master," Ma Hongjun said, trying to get closer to Chen Hong.

"Yes, is there a problem?" Chen Hong was walking on the grass beside the playground when he suddenly stopped. His unconscious mental turbulence made him realize the faint fluctuations of soul power in the distance ahead.

This is the innate perception of a Soul Master. However, as a Spirit Soul Master, Chen Hong's perception is much stronger. Although his Soul Power level is only 17, in this innate perception that is linked to intuition, he is at least comparable to a traditional combat-type Soul King.

"Brother Chen, I heard that the ungraded [Qingxin] soul tool sold by your Technology Chamber of Commerce was made by you?" Ma Hongjun whispered, his chubby face full of flattery.

"Hmm, who told you that?" Chen Hong asked Ma Hongjun curiously as he walked toward the place where the soul power fluctuations were occurring.

The 【Qingxin】 Soul Tool is a weak, unranked Soul Tool that Chen Hong temporarily created after disassembling the Soul Tool necklace.

A soul tool without a grade, a soul tool without any particularly noticeable special effects.

The effect of 【Purifying the Mind】 is rather subjective. It can reduce the wearer's irritability in daily life and increase the frequency of happy moods. However, it cannot resist the negative effects of those spiritual skills, so its function is relatively useless. Its value is a matter of opinion.

"Xiao Cui heard it from someone who bought the [Qingxin] Soul Guidance Device!" Ma Hongjun blurted out, almost revealing that his good friend—no, his cultivation partner!

Oscar: "."

Chen Hong: "I understand. It's the blueprint I designed. What, you want it? That thing might not be very effective for you."

Chen Hong walked to the outside of a small courtyard and could already hear the sounds of fighting coming from inside. Among them were several familiar voices, and he immediately understood.

It must be the freshman registration assessment for Ning Rongrong and her classmates, right? Registration requires a practical test? Interesting.

"Huh? They're not done fighting yet?" Ma Hongjun stood on the grass, looking at the small courtyard in front of him, slightly taken aback. But he quickly realized what was happening and hurriedly said to Chen Hong, "Brother Chen, I know the [Heart-Cleansing] Soul Tool doesn't work on me. I've tried it. That thing can only control my emotions, but it can't control my second brother!"

Ma Hongjun seemed to recall the scene of his experiment using the [Qingxin] soul tool, and his face immediately turned extremely sorrowful.

(Xiao Cui: She keeps saying no, but her little head is actually quite big!)

Ma Hongjun hated himself for his sanctimonious appearance and stiff signal sensor at the time!

It can't be that bad, they put him in a dark room.

(End of this chapter)