Chapter 98: Troubles

Chapter 98: Chapter 98: Troubles

"Whatever conditions Desert Military Academy offers, Canghai University will match them! And we’ll throw in a private, high-grade dorm room on top of that!"

Hearing this resonant male voice, Li Guobin suddenly realized... he had forgotten to close the door.

Then, Li Guobin saw two middle-aged men appear at his doorstep.

And these two men, being quite "perceptive," began introducing themselves the moment they appeared.

"Hello! I’m Teacher Wang, from the Canghai University admissions office."

"Hello! I’m Teacher Tao from Canghai University. I’m an instructor in the Weaponry Department, specializing in spears and staves. I was also the teacher responsible for grading student Li Heng’s Soul Beast Score Card."

"Welcome, Teachers, please, come in and sit! Yu Yao, hurry and get some tea!"

’Two more teachers from Soul Energy Universities?!’

Li Guobin observed the delicate situation. It was exactly like the scene he’d just imagined—the one he’d witnessed years ago of universities fighting over students.

At this thought, Li Guobin couldn’t help but glance at Li Heng, though he said nothing.

When Li Heng saw Teacher Tao, the one who had graded his card, he greeted him just as he had the others. The teacher responded with a nod.

The two teachers from Canghai University exchanged a few pleasantries with Li Guobin, then walked right over and sat down beside Teacher Su and Teacher Zeng.

"Teacher Su, weren’t you feeling unwell? Had a cold, I thought? What are you doing here at student Li Heng’s house?" Teacher Tao said as soon as he sat down.

Teacher Su replied unhurriedly, "And have you finished your paperwork, Teacher Tao? Aren’t you worried about your boss hounding you?"

Teacher Tao shot back, "I’ll cut to the chase. Teacher Lu is probably on his way. We need to speed things up before he gets here. What were the conditions you from Desert Military Academy offered?"

...

Staring at the four teachers who had suddenly appeared in her home, Zhang Yu Yao sensed the delicate atmosphere.

She was a bit dumbfounded. She walked over to Li Guobin, nudged him with her elbow, and raised her eyebrows, her expression seeming to ask: ’What’s going on?’

Li Guobin whispered back, "Don’t worry, it’s a good thing!"

Watching this scene unfold, Li Heng was starting to understand. His score of 4,000 was probably more than just ’pretty good.’ Otherwise, they wouldn’t have come all the way to his house to "fight over him."

’Still,’ Li Heng thought, ’at a time like this, when it’s not my place to speak, it’s best to just stay silent.’

’No matter how the Soul Energy Universities compete, I can’t lose, anyway.’

"Three guaranteed opportunities to explore secret realms a month! Desert Military Academy is certainly generous!" Teacher Wang from Canghai University’s admissions office commented, hearing the subtle, boastful tone in Teacher Su’s voice. He then turned to Li Heng, his satisfaction growing the more he looked at him, and began to speak.

"Our university doesn’t offer military ranks! And we can’t afford to give you three guaranteed secret realm explorations a month! However, student Li Heng, if you choose to enroll at our school, all standard fees will be waived for the duration of your studies. You will also receive double the maximum scholarship amount every year, plus a private, high-grade dorm room. That’s the basic package."

"Furthermore, as compensation, when you break through to the Soul Warrior realm, our school will provide the necessary medicinal pills and a Spiritual Object of a corresponding attribute, free of charge. And... one opportunity to explore the Cangming Sea Secret Realm!"

’An opportunity to explore the Cangming Sea Secret Realm?’

Hearing this, Teacher Zeng and Teacher Su from Desert Military Academy were stunned.

’Canghai University is playing for such high stakes?!’

The location of a Soul Energy University had to be anchored to a special secret realm, and ninety percent of these universities were named after that very realm.

To put it simply, this "special secret realm" was the foundation upon which each university was built. Only the most outstanding students were ever given the chance to enter and explore it.

As for Desert Military Academy, it was impossible for them to offer access to their foundational secret realm unless a student had achieved great military merit or made a major contribution to the academy.

That’s why they were so shocked!

"So, student Li Heng... what do you think of Canghai University?"

After laying out his terms, Teacher Wang from Canghai University stared intently at Li Heng.

Li Heng listened to the grand picture Teacher Wang painted. The benefits seemed excellent in every respect—waived fees, scholarships, and that Cangming Sea Secret Realm thing.

Judging by the expressions on the two teachers from Desert Military Academy, Canghai University’s offer was definitely better, not worse!

Plus, there was the luxury private dorm room.

That part was very tempting to Li Heng. But being tempted was one thing.

He knew absolutely nothing about this university!

He had no idea what Canghai University’s background was, or if it was even considered a top-tier Soul Energy University. Besides, he still needed to think carefully about what major to choose.

Given the situation, it wasn’t like he had zero social awareness. He couldn’t just ask, "Is your school top-tier? Or what major is your school famous for?"

Moreover, he was still contemplating what field he wanted to study.

Before, Li Heng had been completely focused on preparing for the exam. His plan had been to wait for his score, do his research properly, and then choose a Soul Energy University and major that he liked.

Even though Canghai University’s benefits were great, Li Heng didn’t get carried away. He shouldn’t make a rash decision without confirming all the details.

After all, this was a decision that would affect his entire life.

So, after a moment of thought, Li Heng replied, "I’m honored by your offer, Teachers. I’d like to discuss this with my parents. A decision this big affects a person’s entire life, so I need to think carefully and listen to my family’s advice. Thank you again for your high regard."

Hearing Li Heng’s response, the two teachers from Canghai University looked slightly crestfallen. In contrast, a flicker of joy appeared on the faces of the two teachers from Desert Military Academy.

After all, since Li Heng hadn’t chosen Canghai University, it meant they still had a chance.

"Here is my contact information. Our offer still stands. If you decide to study at our academy in the future, student Li Heng, Desert Military Academy would be happy to welcome you!"

With things at this stage, Teacher Zeng left his contact information. He and Teacher Su then exchanged a few more pleasantries with the couple before leaving.

As for the two teachers from Canghai University, hearing Li Heng’s polite refusal and seeing Teacher Zeng and Teacher Su get up to leave, they exchanged a look and also left their contact information.

After a few more pleasantries, they too departed.

The teachers from both universities were desperate to recruit Li Heng.

After all, a student with a score over 4,000 was a record that might not be broken for the next ten years!

What university wouldn’t want such an outstanding, genius-level student?

Once all the teachers had left, Li Guobin and Zhang Yu Yao shut the door, then both narrowed their eyes and fixed their gazes on Li Heng.

Li Guobin said, "What those teachers said, and what you said... seems like there’s a pretty big discrepancy, wouldn’t you say?"

Zhang Yu Yao added, "Go on, tell us! Our family’s... outstanding student with a score over 4,000?"

Li Heng’s expression soured. He suddenly felt that the four teachers who had just visited weren’t here to recruit him, but to expose him.

’Weren’t they supposed to be grading scores?’

’Did they really just abandon something as important as grading the entrance exam scores just to come here and recruit me?’

’Wait! Grading the scores... I only saw Teacher Tao and Teacher Su...’

Li Heng suddenly remembered that one more teacher hadn’t arrived yet. Teacher Tao had said he was probably on his way. At that thought, his expression darkened even further. ’So, it turns out that getting a good score on the exam comes with its own set of problems...’