Chapter 1631 Influence (Please subscribe)_1

Upon entering the legion, Gu Yue quickly glanced around and questioned with a puzzled tone, "Di Tian, has the number of members in our legion decreased?"

Di Tian's eyes narrowed, "My lord, that must be an illusion on your part. The number of our legion is actually increasing steadily!"

Because of funding issues a while ago, some legion members chose to leave...

It wasn't until they started doing the inherent mercenary work of the legion that they could barely manage the normal expenses!

Gu Yue didn't suspect anything and nodded thoughtfully, "Is that so?"

After all the ferocious beasts arrived in the room, they all sat down...

Before Di Tian could speak, Bi Ji took the initiative to ask, "My lord, may I know how long you plan to stay this time?"

Sitting in the chief's seat, Gu Yue answered, "I'm not sure about the specifics. It could be as short as one month or as long as three months!"

The other ferocious beasts exclaimed with joy, "That's fantastic! With you here, my lord, any problems the legion faces will be easily resolved!"

"Indeed, we were able to establish this legion thanks to your great contribution, my lord!"

"In these few months, we will rely on you to personally operate the legion!"

Di Tian's brows furrowed slightly, and he asked with concern, "Yes, my lord. By staying here for a few months, might there be a risk of exposing your identity?"

Gu Yue waved her hand dismissively, "Don't worry, I've already taken a leave from Shrek Academy. It'll be fine as long as I return within half a year!"

Of course, the only condition was that during her absence from Shrek Academy, she must not fall behind in her soul power rank and overall practice!

Then, she turned her gaze to Bi Ji, "Without further delay, Bi Ji, tell us about the current situation of the legion!"

Bi Ji was startled and glanced at Di Tian subconsciously, hesitation brushing across her cheeks...

Because the latter had been consistently emphasizing the need to hide the legion's current difficulties from the lord!

Seeing Bi Ji's reaction, Di Tian quietly closed his eyes, evidently choosing to acquiesce...

Bi Ji then began to speak, "My lord, our legion currently has..."

After hearing her words, Gu Yue inquired, "What about the source of funding? I remember when I last left, the legion's funds were almost depleted."

Bi Ji answered once more, "Regarding funding, we learned from the War God Hall's operations and started to take on tasks from external Soul Masters to earn rewards!"

"Although we've only just begun, it has been enough to maintain the daily expenses of the legion!"

Gu Yue said approvingly, "I see, that's well done. However, to steadily take on mercenary tasks, we must build the legion's reputation!"

Just blindly accepting mercenary jobs like this, there's no way to earn enough funds to equip the legion!

Thus, we unavoidably need some external power!

Di Tian asked in confusion, "What do you mean by that, my lord?"

A smile curved up the corners of Gu Yue's mouth, "Hasn't the War God Hall already made contact with our legion? Therefore, we can leverage their prestige to create benefits for ourselves!"

With the substantial prestige of the War God Hall, there would be no worry about failing to receive mercenary tasks!

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The next day!

Shrek Academy!

Upon hearing the class bell, Xu Sheng spoke sternly, "Class is dismissed. Tang Wulin, along with the rest of you, come over here!"

Luo Guixing chuckled mischievously, "These guys are rarely singled out by Teacher Xu!"

Xu Yucheng chimed in, "Exactly, Teacher Xu usually values them a lot! Never has she been this angry as she was today!"

Yang Nian Xia whispered, "I heard that Gu Yue took a leave of absence yesterday and it'll last for several months. I'm afraid it's because of this matter!"

Zheng Yiran lifted her chin proudly, "Good that she's gone. That guy must have felt unworthy to stay in our class."

Upon hearing this, Yang Nian Xia quickly cautioned, "Shush… Yiran, don't let those words get out. We've just eased the tensions with Tang Wulin and the others; we really shouldn't provoke them further!"

Xu Sheng's dark eyes fixed on Tang Wulin and the rest, he began, "Tang Wulin, and all of you, what's going on today? Why are you so out of it?"

He had reminded them many times during class, but these kids either stared blankly or bowed their heads in silent, as if they'd lost their souls!

At these words, all of them bowed their heads, looking somewhat ashamed…

Tang Wulin clenched his teeth and explained, "Teacher Xu, it's not that we did it on purpose; it's just that Gu Yue's sudden departure last night is a bit hard to accept."

Xu Xiaoyan muttered, "Yeah, I couldn't sleep at all last night worrying about Gu Yue."

Ye Xinglan said apologetically, "I'm sorry, Teacher Xu, for letting you down!"

Xie Xie stated earnestly, "Teacher Xu, we promise there won't be a next time!"

Xu Sheng sighed softly and spoke calmly, "Gu Yue must have had something very important to tackle, hence her decision to leave."

"No matter how worried you are, it's pointless. The most important thing is to focus on every step ahead of you! Get your minds right by tonight, because I do not want to see the same condition tomorrow!"

After Xu Sheng had left, they each breathed a sigh of relief…

Xie Xie said helplessly, "I can't believe we actually made Teacher Xu angry today, sigh!"

Tang Wulin gave a bitter smile, "There's nothing we could do about it; Teacher Xu kept reminding us during class, but we were still preoccupied."

Xu Xiaoyan clenched her fists, "Teacher Xu must be so disappointed in us by now."

Although he hadn't scolded them, they couldn't help feeling a bit sad…

Ye Xinglan took a deep breath, "I think Teacher Xu is right; our worrying is in vain. We should adjust our moods quickly and prioritize our studies!

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Afterward, Tang Wulin immediately went to the Blacksmith Association to find President Zhen Hua!

Seeing Tang Wulin approach alone, Zhen Hua expressed his surprise, "Wulin, why have you come? Isn't Gu Yue with you?"

Tang Wulin shook his head, "President, I'm here exactly because of this; Gu Yue hasn't returned to Shrek Academy after visiting the Blacksmith Association yesterday!"

"So, I was hoping to gather some information from you."

Zhen Hua propped his chin and pondered, "Gu Yue hasn't returned to Shrek Academy? But she left the Blacksmith Association early yesterday!"

Disappointment flashed across Tang Wulin's face as he asked again, "Is that so... Then do you know if Gu Yue had any particular reason for seeking you out, President?"

Zhen Hua shook his head, "Not really, she just had some questions on a certain issue and sought my advice, that's all!"

Although he didn't understand why Gu Yue asked him to keep it a secret, he decided to just go along with it.

Standing up promptly, Tang Wulin said, "I see, then I won't disturb you any longer, President. Goodbye."

Since there was no news of Gu Yue, there was no point in staying any longer…

But just then, Mu Ye's voice rose up…

"Little Wulin, you've already come all this way, why leave so quickly?"

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