"If there are students who are willing to stay in the Refining Department and continue to study, that would be great. All the departments have reached an agreement to open all the basic cultivation facilities to the students of the Refining Department. At the same time, the resources and budget that were originally intended to be invested in the Refining Department will continue to be invested."
"However, if there are students who feel that the current Refining Department is not enough for them to realize their dreams, then the school will support you and open all the departments, giving you a chance to change departments."
"The choice is in your hands. Just like Professor Yuan said, as long as there is still one student left in the Refining Department, the school will not abandon and will not give up on the principle of not abandoning you and will continue to support you!"
"However, everyone has to think clearly. If after a year, there is no student who can pass the Refiners Registration Examination, the Refining Department will be forcibly revoked by the Ministry of Education. Then, the students who chose the Refining Department may have wasted a year in vain."
"And I also solemnly promise that if after a year, there is a student who can pass the Refiners Registration Examination and become a real refiner, then it means that Professor Yuan is right. Then, I will do my best to help the Refining Department obtain more resources. Not only will I rebuild the Refining Department, I will also build the Refining Department to be ten times stronger than before!"
"This is the promise that I, Xiong Baili, make in the name of the Grand Desolate War Institution's Principal."
"Now, students, make your choice!"
Xiong Baili's words were like a block of ice that had been thrown into a pot of boiling oil, causing a "crackling" sound to ring out on the spot.
A freshman who had just entered the school shouted anxiously, "Hey, you're in trouble.
"Principal, I want to change departments!"
"That's right, Principal. We have already thought about it. Everyone is a freshman and has no concept of refining at all. It's better to change departments early so as not to cause trouble for Professor Yuan. "
These freshmen had originally chosen the Refining Department because they had no other choice. Now that the Refining Department had become like this, who would be stupid enough to plunge into the fire pit? If there was an opportunity, of course, they would change departments!
Yuan Manqiu had long been mentally prepared for the reaction of the freshmen. She had never thought of keeping the freshmen. It would be a waste if they stayed.
Yuan Manqiu cast her gaze towards a few seniors who had pretty good aptitudes.
The seniors were more tangled. They might not necessarily like refining, but after all, they had invested a lot of time and effort. If they were to change their cultivation path at this moment, all their previous efforts would be in vain.
However, how could Professor Yuan support the entire Refining Department by himself?
"Zhao Ming, you've already been learning how to refine weapons for three years, and your level is the highest among all of us. Next year, there is a good chance that you can pass the Registered Refiner exam. How about it? Stay in the Refining Department! "
Yuan Manqiu sent an invitation to a male student.
Zhao Ming hesitated for a moment. His gaze was somewhat evasive. He didn't dare to meet Yuan Manqiu's gaze. He shook his head and said, "I'm sorry, Professor Yuan. It's better to prepare for a transfer. "
"Why?" Yuan Manqiu was stunned.
Zhao Ming said honestly, "In the past, there was Professor Mo Xuan and so many other teachers. I also have some confidence that I can try to become a registered refiner. Now that only you, Professor Yuan, are left, and you don't even have a refining room, I definitely won't be able to pass the exam next year, so why should I waste another year? It was best to break off now and change course as soon as possible. It's better for future development. "
Zhao Ming paused and lowered his head in embarrassment. "I'm sorry, Professor Yuan. My dad found out about this a few days ago. He communicated with me online for several days. This is also my family's idea. "
"It doesn't matter. Really, you must listen to the words of your family's elders. You don't have to have any psychological burden. If you want to learn something, just learn it. I will definitely support you!"
Yuan Manqiu forced a smile. She then turned her gaze to a girl with somewhat rough skin at the side.
The girl's eyes revealed a trace of shame. She deeply lowered her head and didn't say a word.
Yuan Manqiu's complexion became even more unsightly. She swept her gaze over several senior students, but no one dared to meet her gaze.
Everyone was either lowering their head to study their shoes, or raising their head to study the clouds in the sky.
"No one … is willing to stay in the Refining Department?" Yuan Manqiu murmured.
Xiong Baili sighed. He couldn't bear it and said earnestly, "Professor Yuan, you can rest assured. Even if the Refining Department is abolished, there are still many places where refiners are needed in the university. There will definitely be a place for you."
He lightly patted Yuan Manqiu's shoulder. He then turned his gaze to the students below the stage and said with a voice like a great bell, "Well, since everyone is so determined, then I will … Student, do you have something to say by raising your hand? Don't be impatient. I will announce the specific rules of the department transfer in a moment. "
"Whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh!"
Dozens of gazes were cast towards Li Yao, who was standing in the middle of the crowd with his right hand raised high.
"Principal, you misunderstood. I am not asking about the rules of the department transfer. I want to continue to stay in the Refining Department and follow Professor Yuan to learn." Li Yao said in a loud voice.
"What did you say?"
Principal Xiong Baili was stunned. All the teachers were stunned. All the students were stunned.
Yuan Manqiu's waist suddenly straightened. Her whole body was shining like a dazzling golden Buddha.
… …
An hour later.
Except for Li Yao and Yuan Manqiu, everyone left the Refining Department.
Li Yao sat below the Mystic Skeleton Battlesuit. He looked around and saw ruins all around him. It was very similar to the Magical Equipment Graveyard.
Everyone would have some absurd dreams when they were young.
Some people would dream of quietly sneaking into an amusement park after it closed. They would not need to line up for any of the rides and would be able to play to their heart's content.
There were also some people who would imagine entering an empty supermarket, where the shelves were filled with a dazzling array of goods. They could take whatever they wanted and eat whatever they wanted on the spot.
When Li Yao was six or seven years old, he would fight to the death with more than a dozen strong adults for a meat bun or a rusty broken sword.
At that time, his biggest dream was — if one day, there would be a huge garbage dump, but there would be no other scavengers and he would be the only one there. He would be able to excavate the treasures to his heart's content. How wonderful would that be?
He did not expect that today, his dream would become a reality in such a way.
After seven days, only a small part of the area had been cleaned up. There were still many things buried in the ruins.
Whether it was broken magical equipment, jade chip fragments, or experimental data, they were all priceless treasures in Li Yao's eyes.
If it was the Refining Department of the past, it would simply be impossible for a freshman like him to immediately get started.
But now, all of this belonged to him. He could do whatever he wanted with his research.
Because in the entire Refining Department, he was the only student left.
He had become the leader of the Starfire Union and the senior brother of the Refining Department!
"Teachers, senior brothers, you can rest assured. I will definitely complete your unfinished business, carry forward your ideals, and make the Grand Desolate War Institution's Refining Department famous throughout the world!"
Li Yao respectfully bowed to the wreckage of the Mystic Skeleton Battlesuit.
He did not know why, but when he saw the Mystic Skeleton Battlesuit for the first time, he felt a sense of familiarity.
The exterior design of the Crystal Suit was very much in line with his taste.
It was simple, crude, and wild. It had a taste of a violent aesthetic. It was completely different from the elegant, light, and gorgeous Crystal Suit that was popular on the market.
Although half of it had melted, it was still like a tenacious and unyielding warrior. It struggled to stand up and pounce on the enemy, smash the enemy's head, and bite the enemy's throat.
But more importantly...
Li Yao had a strange feeling. He seemed to be able to perceive a wisp of fluctuation coming from the deepest part of the Mystic Skeleton Battlesuit, as if something was hibernating there.
Perhaps, it was the fighting spirit, hope, and unyielding fighting spirit of all the teachers and students of the Refining Department!
Yuan Manqiu quietly stood to the side.
When she saw Li Yao face the wreckage of the Mystic Skeleton Battlesuit with flames surging in his eyes, her face revealed a knowing smile.
She cast an incantation and flicked out a spirit pattern, which sank into Li Yao's brain.
"This spirit pattern is the second-level authority of the Refining Department. Generally, only the 'lecturer' level instructors can possess it. It is second only to us professors."
"With this spirit pattern, you can use 80% of the authority of the Refining Department. You can open the vast majority of jade chips, and the vast majority of magical equipment will not resist you. In short, no matter what you excavate from this pile of ruins, you can use it as you please!"
Yuan Manqiu sighed.
"I didn't expect that when everyone chose to leave, the one who stayed behind in the end would be a freshman. Student Li Yao, since you trust me so much, I will definitely not treat you unfairly. Perhaps the Refining Department might not be able to hold on after a year, but at least for this year, I will do my best to train you and let you learn more things so that it will be convenient for your future development."
Li Yao touched his forehead and smiled faintly, "Teacher, you don't believe that I can become a registered refiner in a year?"
Refiners were one of the most important professions in the cultivation world. A registered refiner was a genuine refiner recognized by the Refiners Association and recognized by the government of the Federation.
The Refiners Registration Examination was one of the most difficult professional qualification examinations in the Cultivation World. Every year, the passing rate was less than 10%. Many refiners had spent more than ten years or even several decades before they could add the word "registered" in front of their title.
Strictly speaking, they didn't even have the qualifications to call themselves "Weapon Refiners"!
However, Li Yao did not lose his confidence.
Although the Refining Department had turned into ruins, he had grown up in the Magical Equipment Graveyard. Excavating treasures from the ruins was his specialty.
In the past seven days, he had excavated many jade chips from under the ruins. Some of them were videos of the teachers in class, and some of them were data and materials of the teachers in refining, which were of great help to him.
"So many teachers have left behind teaching videos and refining materials for me to study. There is also Yuan Manqiu, this experienced associate professor, to personally instruct me. In addition, I can also devour Ou Yezi's memory fragments... After a year of crazy cultivation, I will definitely become a registered refiner!"
Li Yao secretly made up his mind.
Yuan Manqiu seriously said, "Perhaps you are really talented and can advance by leaps and bounds in a year. But right now, you don't even have the qualifications to participate in the examination."
Li Yao was surprised for a moment before he scratched his head. "What qualifications do I need to participate in the Refiners Registration Examination?"
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