"Unless he's the offspring of a god, I can't imagine why he would be so heaven-defying. This talent... it's unprecedented," Xu Lin's body trembled with excitement.
He was almost certain that Yun Ze would surpass Yun Ming in the future and become the undisputed number one person on the continent. Perhaps he even had a chance... to become a god.
Thinking of this made him even more excited. Shrek's current status was due to having produced a deity.
If they also produced one in the future, they could truly stand shoulder to shoulder with Shrek, and it wasn't impossible to even surpass them.
"Haha, I'm going to become the greatest dean of the Sun Moon Royal Academy!" Xu Lin was ecstatic.
Even if Yun Ze didn't become a god, he still had a chance to break through the bottleneck of a Ninth Level Soul Tool Creator and become a Tenth Level Soul Tool Creator, comparable to a god.
Regardless of which happened, as the one who discovered his talent, he would leave a significant mark in the academy's history because of it.
Yun Ze ignored Dean Xu Lin's fervent gaze. After recovering his Soul Power, he continued to engrave the magic arrays.
Once the main component was engraved, the sub-components were much easier to engrave. The speed was extremely fast, with one completed every seven or eight minutes.
More than three hours later, Yun Ze finished assembling it and created his first Soul Tool, a Third Level Soul Guidance Ray Gun.
"Dean, please check it," Yun Ze held it for a moment before handing it to Xu Lin. He wasn't overly excited or joyful, remaining quite calm.
"I watched you make it. I know very well whether it succeeded or not. On behalf of the Sun Moon Royal Academy, I welcome you to study here."
"After you enroll, feel free to do whatever you want. Just treat the academy as your home. If you need anything, just come find me," Xu Lin said with a beaming smile.
Although he said that, he still took the ray gun. It wasn't to check if the Soul Tool was successful, but to test its power.
Yun Ze and Gu Yue Na exchanged a smile.
Xu Lin led the two to a special room. The layout inside was simple, with only some metal instruments.
"Biu!" A ray shot out from the muzzle, arriving in an instant and hitting the center of the red target. A display screen next to it immediately showed text.
Killing power: Soul Elder level. A Level 44 defense-type Soul Elder at full defense can withstand it. A Level 47 strong attack-type Soul Elder at full power can withstand it.
A Level 51 agility-attack-type Soul King at full defense can withstand it. A Level 62 support-type Soul Emperor at full defense can withstand it.
Firing speed... Probability of agility-attack type dodging...
Overall evaluation: Fourth Level mid-tier Soul Tool.
The test results were displayed in the form of data. Seeing this data, even Xu Lin, who had some psychological preparation, couldn't help but be surprised.
As he had guessed, the power of this Soul Guidance Ray Gun reached the level of a Fourth Level Soul Tool.
"Yun Ze, can you sell me this Soul Tool? I want to study the magic arrays inside properly," Xu Lin said somewhat excitedly.
The improved magic arrays by Yun Ze had great research value, which sparked his strong interest in studying them.
"These materials originally belonged to the Dean. If the Dean wants the Soul Tool that was made, he can just take it. There's no need to talk about selling it," Yun Ze said.
"Haha, you're quite good with words, child," Dean Xu Lin said happily.
"It was you who turned these metals into higher-value Soul Tools. I won't take advantage of you. Here, take this."
Xu Lin took out a red engraving knife from his Storage Ring. Small magic arrays were engraved on the blade, and the surface of the knife was bright red, as if stained with flames.
"Fire Pattern Engraving Knife, Dean, isn't this a bit too valuable?" Yun Ze didn't reach out to take it.
"You actually recognize this engraving knife?" Xu Lin said in surprise.
"I saw this engraving knife in a book. On the engraving knife list, it ranks nineteenth. It can increase the power of fire-type Soul Tools by nearly half."
"When used by a fire-attribute Soul Tool Creator, the difficulty of engraving magic arrays will be reduced by about 20%, and it can also reduce Soul Power consumption."
"The value of this engraving knife, for a fire-attribute Soul Tool Creator, is at least over 100 million. It's a bit too valuable, I can't accept it," Yun Ze said.
"You are truly knowledgeable, child. I now believe you have the ability to remember everything you see, otherwise, you couldn't know so much."
Xu Lin admired Yun Ze more and more. Then, he deliberately put on a stern face and said, "What can't you accept? This is also a welcome gift from me. Don't worry about how valuable it is, just take it."
If it were anyone else, he definitely wouldn't give away such a precious Fire Pattern Engraving Knife, but Yun Ze was different. For a super genius like him, what was a Fire Pattern Engraving Knife compared to the chance to build a closer relationship?
"I'll buy this Fire Pattern Engraving Knife from you for 130 million Federal Currency. That way I can accept it with a clear conscience, otherwise, forget it," Yun Ze said after a moment of thought. He had his principles and wouldn't easily accept gifts from others. What seemed like a free gift was actually a favor, and money was easy to come by, but favors were hard to repay. Compared to a favor, he was more willing to just pay directly.
"You child, why are you so stubborn? Just take it, isn't that enough? Do I lack that 130 million Federal Currency?" Xu Lin said. He knew Yun Ze might have a powerful background and could afford 130 million Federal Currency, but he didn't want to accept it; he just wanted to give it to him now. Also, this kid's calculation was quite accurate; the top price for this Fire Pattern Engraving Knife was roughly 130 million. Strictly speaking, he was still getting a bit of a bargain because while the top price was that much, the actual auction price would likely be lower.
"No," Yun Ze shook his head firmly and said, "If the Dean has nothing else, I'll leave now."
Saying that, he turned and started to walk out. The engraving knife was good and would be helpful to him in the future, but if it required a favor, then he'd rather not.
"Hey, wait," Xu Lin quickly called out to Yun Ze, strode over to him, handed out the engraving knife, and said helplessly, "Remember to give me the 130 million Federal Currency."
Yun Ze smiled slightly and took the engraving knife. "Give me your account number, and I'll transfer it to you before tonight."
Xu Lin directly took out his Federal Savings Card. "Put the money on this card."
He held the savings card number towards Yun Ze, also wanting to test the child's memory.
"Okay," Yun Ze looked for less than five seconds before shifting his gaze. Then, after giving Xu Lin some basic information, he and Gu Yue Na took the elevator and left.
After seeing the two off, Xu Lin returned to his office and dialed a number. "Come to my office."
A few minutes later, a middle-aged man arrived at Xu Lin's office, standing respectfully and waiting for the Dean's instructions.
"Go to Star Moon City and investigate this child. I want to know his detailed background." Xu Lin handed Yun Ze's application form to the middle-aged man.
"Yes," the middle-aged man responded. Xu Lin gave a few instructions and then let him leave.
After the man left, Xu Lin made another call. "Tomorrow night, I want to convene the highest meeting of the academy."
"Immediately notify all members of the Council and tell them they must attend. No one is allowed to be absent."
After that, Xu Lin made another call, and this time his tone became gentle and respectful. "Teacher, the academy is holding its highest meeting tomorrow night. I'd like you to attend as well."
"Why are you holding the highest meeting of the academy again? Didn't we just have one for the girl Gu Yue Na a while ago?" An old and surprised voice came from the other end of the phone. "Tell me what it's about. If it's not very important, I, this old man, won't come. I'm still busy with research."
"This matter is also somewhat related to Gu Yue Na..." Xu Lin began to patiently explain.
After listening, the person on the other end of the phone was silent for a long time, and finally said with a trembling voice, "Little Xu, are you telling the truth?"
"Of course it's true. Would I dare to lie to you, Teacher?" Xu Lin said seriously.
"I'll be there on time tomorrow night. Have that child also attend the highest meeting. I want to see him."
"Okay," Xu Lin responded respectfully.
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