Chapter 58: The High-Level Meeting of the Academy

  This is a quiet conference room, with people who can talk to the college, totaling more than a dozen people. The college will not have such a big scene unless there are major decisions.

  Among them were the three Tianba family members, three deputy deans and department heads and representatives, etc. These people are not to be blamed, but on Tianba's left side was a Magic Beast Forest gatekeeper who was usually unnoticeable, it was really strange! Upon closer inspection, many people seemed to be avoiding him, this person was none other than the red-haired old man.

  As for this red-haired old man, others were unclear about his origins, but Tian Ba knew.

  He was an orphan, with red hair since childhood, adopted by the Tianjia old ancestor, so he was named Tiansheng Hong. As he grew older, it was gradually discovered that he was actually a good seedling for cultivating fire attribute methods, so he was allowed to study and cultivate together with the core disciples of the family.

  Because he was not a member of the aristocracy and was straightforward, he would not fawn on others to gain favor, so he was discriminated against by those core disciples. There was only one person who treated him well, that is, Tianba, who was one year younger than him. As a result, they had a deep friendship. Finally, relying on their hard work and talent, the two of them were promoted to high-level Grand Masters, creating a legendary story.

  No one present knew of any other heavenly family members, so naturally no one knew his true identity. They only knew that he had a good relationship with Tian Ba and was very powerful. Tian Ba called him Red Old Man, so everyone could only address him as Red Old.

  "Director, you've gathered so many of us, what exactly do you want to discuss?" asked Wu Ban, the deputy director. Yang Yingchen was the most impatient and asked the question that everyone had in mind. However, as a woman, no one would say anything to her, on the contrary, others were happy to see her speak up.

  Tian Ba had been waiting for this moment, he glanced at the red-haired old man beside him, the old man nodded, and only then did he turn his head to face the crowd and say:

  "It's like this, I've decided to heavily cultivate a few children, and I'd like to ask everyone to discuss it together."

  Everyone in the room secretly scolded Tianba for being shameless. Earlier, you said it was decided, but then you turned around and asked us to discuss it again. Isn't this just a case of hindsight? Although they were dissatisfied in their hearts, no one openly expressed it. Wen Ban, the vice president, Long Hongnian, a slightly stout middle-aged man, spoke up:

  "This is a good thing, but I don't know how the principal will decide to vigorously cultivate these children?" The three words "you decide" were intentionally bitten very hard, and this sentence was truly full of deep meaning. People with discerning eyes could see that this was an expression of dissatisfaction towards Tian Ba.

  "Our college's treasure room isn't it having several treasures? I've decided to let these kids try their luck, what do you all think?" Tian Ba seemed not to have caught the subtlety in Long Hong's words, or perhaps he was too proud to notice this scholar's sarcasm, and still spoke in his usual tone: "I will fully respect your opinions."

  Everyone had mentally prepared themselves, possibly because they had experienced countless such situations in previous meetings. They just felt that with so many people here, even though you are the dean, you can't be dictatorial, but after twice, they helplessly accepted Tianba's tone.

  "Which children are you planning to cultivate?" asked Zhang Anbang, the deputy dean of the Wenwu class. Everyone's thoughts became active, and they all thought about how to compete for a place later.

  Tian Ba glanced at them lightly and said calmly, "I naturally have someone in mind, but I still want to hear your opinions. After all, you are the ones who have direct contact with these students, so you must know more than me."

  This is indeed a big truth, as the dean of Tianba, it is impossible for him to pay attention to so many things.

  Everyone leaned in, exchanging whispers, their faces filled with hesitation, Tian Ba added:

  "As long as it's a talent worth cultivating, I won't let them go to waste. You can speak your mind."

  Everyone was stunned, when did the principal become so open-minded? However, this opportunity cannot be missed.

  Long Hongneng was the first to speak out what he had in mind, wanting to take the initiative. Seeing that everyone else hadn't reacted yet, he hastily said:

  "Our class has two candidates, one is Tian Chenchen and the other is Liu Jinsong, I suppose everyone knows them."

  Tian Ba nodded calmly and said, "I know Tian Chenchen's niece is worth cultivating; as for Liu Jinsong, although his strength is not bad, he is still in the first grade now. Let everyone discuss their opinions about him."

  "Since you have good skills, it's worth cultivating."

  "Yes, yes, I think so too."

  "This world has always been one where strength is revered..."

  ……

  "Alright, alright, I'll count him in too. Anyway, whether he can get any benefits still depends on his luck." Tianba agreed after seeing three or four people helping Long Hong speak up.

  Tian Ba nodded, and the crowd burst into an uproar. Many people in their hearts understood that Long Hong's recommendation of Liu Jin Song was motivated by personal feelings, as Liu Jin Song was his nephew. If it came to natural talent, Liu Jin Song might not even rank among the top hundred in the academy!

  At the same time, everyone also admired Long Hong's eloquence. He first elected an unobjectionable person to block everyone's mouth before making a few points of criticism.

  Then everyone followed suit, and the quiet conference room suddenly became like a vegetable market...

  About half an hour later, it finally quieted down, and the list of those selected for key training had nearly a hundred names. Just when everyone thought the election was over, Zhang Anbang, the deputy dean of the Wenwu class, spoke up; he knew Dean Tianba better than anyone else:

  "Right, Director, didn't you just say that someone was already in your mind? I don't know if they are on this list or not. If not, then add them."

  Everyone then somewhat embarrassingly echoed in agreement, "Yes, Director, please go ahead and say it." Everyone's little thoughts were satisfied, and when they spoke up, they were also quite polite.

  Tian Ba nodded in satisfaction and coughed, saying: "Hmm, actually, these lists are basically consistent with the ones in my mind, but..." He deliberately paused for a moment, causing everyone's hearts to rise. Wouldn't he want to kick someone out? The person I just mentioned seems not that reliable after all.

  Just when everyone was about to give up, Tianba smiled slightly and said, "I think I'll cultivate ten more people."

  Everyone finally let out a sigh of relief, it turned out that it wasn't kicking people but rather thinking there weren't enough people! However, who else did the principal have in mind? Everyone was very curious.

  Tian Ba first mentioned the eight children of the Eight Great Body Refining Families, and everyone had no objections, so they temporarily didn't bring it up; then slowly and calmly said two names that nobody had ever thought of:

  "I want to cultivate two brothers, Renyi Day and Renyi Month."

  As soon as the two names came out, even Tian Qing and Yan sisters were slightly surprised. In their opinion, although these two brothers are very likable and have great writing talent, they are still just ordinary people after all. However, thinking again, it's also understandable that there is some mutual understanding between father and daughter. Their father has always had a good eye for things, plus the sisters really like us brothers, so with this thought, they immediately spoke out in support.

  However, there were more opposing voices. When these people opposed, their old faces turned red with embarrassment. After all, they had just spoken out and now the Dean was proposing to add two more people, and they were speaking out against it again. How embarrassing!

  Tian Ba wants to take advantage of their psychology, so that he can minimize the exposure of Ri Yue brothers' secrets and gain the final decision-making power. Although Tian Ba could have absolute control, it would inevitably lead to widespread discontent; most importantly, doing so would be detrimental to Ri Yue brothers who are currently weak in strength. If they were to attract unwanted attention from malicious individuals, it wouldn't end well for them. He understands that the current state of the continent is dominated by evil spirits, and many people have become their puppets. This is all about protecting us brothers from harm and providing a relatively safe environment for growth. Truly a thoughtful plan.

  The whole meeting had been quiet until now, when a red-haired old man suddenly spoke up:

  "This proposal was made by me, and I just like the temperaments of these two brothers. What's wrong with that? Anyone who opposes it, step out!"

  As soon as this remark came out, everyone present dared not speak. Only Zhang Anbang, the vice president of the Wenwu class, made a roundabout remark:

  "Alright, everyone. If the principal and Hong Lao want to cultivate someone, even if they're useless, they can still achieve great things. We shouldn't oppose it anymore. Moreover, I also know a bit about Dayue and his brother, and I'm sure everyone else does too: they have exceptional literary talent, are extremely intelligent, and work very hard. This is something that many so-called geniuses can't compare to. So, I firmly support cultivating them. As for their future achievements, let's just wait and see!"

  As soon as this was said, Tianba and the red-haired old man couldn't deny it, and everyone found a way out, agreeing one after another. What a joke! If you know that opposing is futile, who would still be foolish enough to do so?

  In the end, there were as many as 99 people on the list of key colleges and universities, and my brother and I were perfectly hidden among them.

  However, this is not a long-term solution. As the saying goes, "gold will always shine", I believe that in the near future, my brother and I will become the focus of discussion for others.

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