NOVEL NEXT Chapter 27: Human Nature
Lin Jiayi was puzzled. "Wh-why?"
"If they can send someone to infiltrate us, we can turn their infiltrator to our side as well!"
A gleam of insight flashed in Jing Hongchen's eyes as he spoke slowly, "Director Lin, think about it. A genius sent to infiltrate an enemy nation is probably not in a great situation with their original faction. Yet, such a person ends up receiving exceptional training in the enemy nation, becoming a genius who is in the spotlight and enjoys everyone's admiration. In this situation, what do you think they would choose?"
"Even if they are steadfast in their loyalty to their original faction, they are still a nine-year-old child. If we genuinely nurture them, their feelings for us will naturally deepen. When faced with such a comparison, what would you choose?"
"This is human nature."
Jing Hongchen looked at Lin Jiayi with deep meaning in his eyes. His words struck Lin Jiayi like a bolt of lightning, suddenly making everything clear to him.
Indeed, even if this person were a spy, such a strategy would shake their resolve.
Just as Hall Master Hongchen had said, he would love to see more spies like this one come over.
"The Hall Master is indeed insightful. Your subordinate has learned a lot." Lin Jiayi bowed to Jing Hongchen respectfully.
Jing Hongchen merely smiled ambiguously in response.
From his position, he naturally saw things differently and considered factors others would not.
"Hall Master, how should we respond to Elder Ran?"
"Elder Ran values this child, which surely means he have extraordinary qualities. If that's what he wants, then let him take the child. Elder Ran's teaching abilities will not waste this child's talent."
"Understood," Lin Jiayi responded with a bow.
"Speaking of which, if not for that experimental accident back then, which caused Elder Ran's spiritual power to suffer permanent damage, he might have already become a Rank Nine Soul Engineer with his skills."
Jing Hongchen couldn't help but sigh.
He had heard about Elder Ran's accident, and it was indeed a great pity.
Otherwise, the Sun Moon Empire would have gained another Rank Nine Soul Engineer.
"Alas..."
Jing Hongchen waved his hand and instructed, "Alright, Director Lin, make arrangements according to what we discussed. Keep an eye on this child in your spare time. If he can reach the level of a Rank Two Soul Engineer within two years, include him in the core training program."
"Understood."
Lin Jiayi bowed to accept the orders and then turned to leave the room.
After Lin Jiayi left, Jing Hongchen once again picked up Su Luoheng's file from the side, a thoughtful expression on his face.
"Elder Ran, don't disappoint me..."
He suspected that Elder Ran had a special reason for valuing this child so highly, and he was looking forward to seeing what kind of surprise this child would bring him!
At the same time, Jing Hongchen had a vague premonition.
Given Elder Ran's attention, becoming a Rank Two Soul Engineer might actually be within this child's reach!
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Time flew by.
In the blink of an eye, three days had passed since Su Luoheng's enrollment. He had become familiar with most of the dormitory and teaching areas. As for the experimental zone, he had not yet been allowed to enter without a teacher's guidance.
Typically, there were two new students to a dormitory.
However, this wasn't always the case.
Due to temporary arrangements, a few dormitories were inevitably left empty, and Su Luoheng happened to be in one of them.
However, having no one to disturb his meditation was exactly to his liking. Over the past three days, apart from his cultivation, he also took some time to stroll around the campus.
The most direct impression the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy gave him was that it was truly vast.
The combined area of the teaching and dormitory zones alone was almost as large as Maple Leaf City, where he lived.
The teaching area was filled with tall buildings, with each grade having its own dedicated building.
Even the sixth grade, which was usually led by tutors, was no exception. Every corner of the academy exuded a strong atmosphere of soul engineering technology. It was easy to see the advanced level of soul tools here.
The dormitory area had many novel gadgets, such as soul tools designed to train agility, speed, strength, and reaction time, among others.
Su Luoheng tried almost all of these.
These gadgets were indeed helpful for improving himself, but they were also not cheap.
After a few experiences for the novelty, he decided not to try them again.
Although he brought five gold tickets, each worth a thousand, which seemed like a lot of money, this was also his living expenses for the entire academic year.
Since he did not have the ability to earn money yet, he had to be thrifty. After all, he was studying to become a Soul Engineer, and rare metals had to be bought with money.
Before coming here, his father had given him two porcelain bottles filled with pills. One contained Xuan Shui Pills, which Su's father had acquired at great expense, and the other held a more readily available Shenghun Pill.
Before leaving home, his father specifically instructed him on the timing for taking these pills.
The Xuan Shui Pill should be taken when he is about to break through the nineteenth level, using the pill's mild properties to cleanse his muscles and bones while advancing to the rank of a level 20 Soul Grandmaster.
As for the Shenghun Pill, according to his father, it would be best to use it when he reached level 29.
His current soul power was already at level 17. With his current rate of improvement, it wouldn't take long to reach level 19, at which point he could take the Xuan Shui Pill and make a breakthrough to become a Soul Grandmaster.
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The final three-day enrollment period came to an end, and the admissions at the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy were finally over. Today was the official start of the school year, and the new students were about to face their most important assessment.
The main purpose of this assessment was to assign students to classes based on their respective levels of proficiency with soul tools.
Grouping students of the same level together would also make it easier for teachers to deliver their lessons.
The assembly point for the new students was set at the small playground.
When Su Luoheng arrived, having had breakfast in the cafeteria, quite a few new students had already gathered on the playground.
As usual, Director of Education Lin Jiayi took the stage.
"Welcome to the 1,784 new students joining the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy."
"…"
After delivering a passionate speech, he concluded amidst applause from students and teachers, marking the imminent start of the new student assessment.
"Lan Yu, Qu Li, Wu Liqun, Wu Louqi... Su Luoheng, Chen Yu."
Just as everyone was speculating about the format of the assessment, a female teacher, appearing to be in her thirties, elegantly dressed in a fitting blue dress, with a slender figure, fair skin, and a dignified demeanor, stepped onto the platform.
She picked up the roster in her hand and called out a series of names in a clear and calm voice, around thirty or forty in total, including Su Luoheng.
"New students whose names were just called, step forward."
The female teacher's cold and indifferent voice echoed across the field.