Before the other sorcerers arrived, Baiyi had already filled out the two forms and handed them back to the stunned waitress. "If I'm not mistaken, according to the procedure, I'm supposed to go through a Power Level Verification process first, and then I'm supposed to appeal against the decision, right?" Baiyi asked in a humble tone.
"Yes, the procedure is fine," the waitress replied awkwardly. The waiter replied awkwardly. Although the Soul Armature before him seemed to be very violent, he was actually very familiar with many of the rules and regulations of the Sorcerer's Association. He did not even have to waste any effort to explain it to the waiter. However, the way he handled things was really hard for the waiter to understand. With an awkward feeling, the waiter took a look at the form and mumbled to himself, "Hope?"
Unquestionably, it was a very familiar name. She froze for a moment, and then, as if remembering something, she raised her voice and asked, "Hope … You're not that Master Hope, are you?"
"What a weird name. I don't think anyone else would come up with such a name, right?" Baiyi admitted in a relatively tactful way.
"It really is that Master Hope! The Master Hope that the Church has been promoting, but why would a person like you … "The waitress hesitated, as if she did not understand why Baiyi had lost his composure. She quickly bent down and picked up the paper that Baiyi had slammed on the table. It was a ban that had been issued by the headquarters in the most recent decision.
After the waitress had identified Baiyi, the surrounding crowd finally knew who he was, and in an instant, all sorts of whispers could be heard.
"So this is the Master Hope that the Church has been talking about? Don't tell me he's an impostor? "
"A Soul Armature with a few cute little girls by his side. That must be the real deal, right? It's just that this is a little … But what could have made him so angry? "
"He said he wanted to go through the Power Level Authentication? It seems like he wants to appeal against the decision? Could it be that he has been treated unfairly? "
"It's very possible! Those Masters up there are all devils who eat people without spitting out their bones. They can do anything … "
A young sorcerer with the badge of a senior administrator pinned on his robe squeezed his way through the crowd. He first looked at the immobilized security guards, then at the marionettes, and finally at Baiyi. He tried his best to control his emotions and put on a calm expression. "Master Hope, have you misunderstood the Sorcerer's Association in any way?" Baiyi asked politely. "Sir Hope, I'm sure there's been some misunderstanding between you and the Sorcerer's Association." The sorcerer's eyes were fixed on Baiyi.
"There's no misunderstanding. I'm just here to follow the procedure." Baiyi replied calmly, raising his helmet slightly. It was as if he did not think much of the officer. Although the officer looked polite on the outside, the displeasure and disdain in his heart could not be concealed. Anyone could feel the coldness in his voice.
"Deal with it for Master Hope as soon as possible." The officer turned to the waitress, who nodded. However, the table in front of her had already been smashed into pieces by Baiyi, so she had no choice but to rush to the counter next door to take care of Baiyi's paperwork.
"Master Hope, there are too many people here. Can we talk somewhere else?" The officer asked.
Instead, he turned to his students and said, "This is the fourth point I wanted to make. When something like this happens, we need to let as many people know about it as possible. We need to talk about it in the light of day. That way, we can avoid more dirty and shady dealings. Many organizations in power are more despicable and unscrupulous than you can imagine. Public opinion is the only thing they care about, and it is also one of the few weapons we have at our disposal. We must hold it firmly in our hands."
After saying that, he turned to glance at the steward's ashen face and said calmly, "Thank you for your kindness, but I'll just wait here."
If it were not for the fact that he was not strong enough, he would have rushed up to Baiyi and taught him a lesson. Because of those words, a lot of people in the room felt the same way, and they began to discuss it. The public opinion had already started to go out of control.
Baiyi, on the other hand, was very calm. He gestured for his students to sit on the benches at the side while he played with Mia leisurely. He poked her cheeks and pulled her ponytail, enjoying the little girl's various cute reactions with great interest.
The officer's anger grew, and his tone turned cold. He even threatened, "Very well. If Master Hope is willing to wait, then do as you please. However, I must remind you that this process is usually very slow, so I hope you have enough patience."
Although Baiyi's reputation was quite good, it was only limited to the Church. Although the Church was very powerful, there were still many organizations that did not fall for their tricks. For example, the Sorcerer's Association. Sorcerers were born with the inherent arrogance of sorcerers. Arrogance was a common problem among sorcerers, and they always looked down on others. The Church was no exception, not to mention the Soul Armature that the Church had produced. The Church's stories tended to be exaggerated, and they were not realistic or rigorous.
In fact, the Sorcerer's Association had conducted several discussions about Baiyi's heroic feats that had been greatly exaggerated by the Church, but the final evaluation was rather average. This was especially true for the battle with Thaas. Many sorcerers believed that Baiyi could have done it if he had fought Thaas without doing anything. Finally, there was also the fact that people in the same profession looked down on him, as well as the fact that he did not have a cute girl by his side. Due to these factors, Baiyi's reputation in the Sorcerer's Association was rather average.
In fact, due to Baiyi's insistence on using magical formations, some sorcerers had privately given him the nickname of 'Stubborn Old Man', and 'The Eliminator who Could Not Accept New Ideas'. After knowing this, it was not surprising that a mere officer would threaten Baiyi.
After hearing the officer's words, Baiyi turned to his students and said, "Here's one more point. In this process, we will often meet people who are ignorant, stupid, and incompetent. At the same time, they have a sense of superiority. The more ignorant they are, the more arrogant they become. In the future, when you meet such people, learn to be calm and ignore them. At the same time, remember to maintain your pride and confidence, but at the same time, do not forget to be humble and reserved. Do not become like them. "
Upon hearing Baiyi's slanderous accusation, the high-ranking officer laughed in anger. He nodded at Baiyi, and without another word, he turned around and walked away.
"He looks like he's mad …" Tisdale looked at the man's angry face and asked, "Teacher, aren't you afraid that he'll drag this matter on for a long time? We don't lack money, but what about Big Sister Dale … "
"Well, this is also the fifth point I wanted to talk about. A person is undoubtedly weak and insignificant compared to a powerful organization. They may very well ignore your voice. At times like this, it all depends on how much influence you have. If you're weak, then go find some powerful friends. If you don't have any, then go find others who are as weak as you. Then, gather them together and make their voices heard. That way, they won't dare to pretend to be deaf and mute anymore, "Baiyi explained patiently.
"But the good thing is that I, your teacher, am not a nobody. Although there are many arrogant people in the Sorcerer's Association, there are quite a few who are actually smart. So, we don't have to go through all that trouble," Baiyi added.
Sure enough, not long after he finished speaking, the young officer returned. The young officer's face had turned even uglier because of the obvious handprint on his palm. He forced himself to maintain his awkward and humble attitude and said to Baiyi, "Master Hope, our branch leader would like to have a talk with you in his office."
Baiyi ignored him and turned back to his students. "Remember the sixth point. We are the victims. Truth and justice are on our side. We must maintain our dominance from the very beginning, even when the other party tries to negotiate with us. This will give us the upper hand." Baiyi did not bother to look at Baiyi.
A few moments later, a fat sorcerer with a big belly stood in front of Baiyi. In a genuinely friendly tone, he said, "Master Hope, I am the leader of this branch, Joe. My name is Joe. My friends like to call me Fatty Joe. If possible, could we have a conversation to help clear up any misunderstandings? "
Baiyi nodded and stood up from his bench. He turned to his students and said, "This is the last point. Learn to know when to stop. Don't overdo it."
"Well said!" Fatty Joe applauded. "When to stop … This is a lesson worth pondering! Master Hope's lessons are truly thought-provoking. It's an honor to be able to listen in. "
"This way, please!" Fatty Joe waved his hand.
The group followed Fatty Joe to his office, which was located in the upper level of the Sorcerer's Association. When they passed by the marionettes, a few sorcerers, who were in charge of daily maintenance, were inspecting them. Their faces were filled with confusion and helplessness. Baiyi snapped his fingers, and the marionettes resumed their operation. They crawled up from the ground.
"If I'm not mistaken, Master Hope, you used your mana to interfere with the marionettes' internal energy system?" Fatty Joe asked in a low voice. "That's quite an ingenious technique. If the Blacksmith's Association found out about this, their expressions would be quite amusing."
Baiyi did not admit or deny it. He was not surprised that his technique had been seen through. Fatty Joe's cultivation level was not high — he was only at Master-level, not even Legendary-level. Yet, he was able to rise to the position of a branch president. Naturally, he had other abilities, such as being knowledgeable and knowledgeable.
After the group entered Fatty Joe's office, which was decorated in a simple manner, Fatty Joe ordered his servants to serve them a variety of refreshments and drinks. He looked at the fox and the owl with interest and exclaimed, "As expected of the Doors of Conundrum, to be able to recruit such unique students."
'This guy's eyes are pretty good, huh?' Baiyi thought to himself. Of all the people who had seen Baiyi's Fauna and Flora students, only he and the butler of the Wright family could tell that they were students and not pets. Everyone else, including the onlookers, thought that Baiyi had brought a pet with him. Some even marveled at how pure the color of the dog's fur was, and how long and beautiful its tail was.
"That disappointing nephew of mine has offended you, and I apologize on his behalf," Fatty Joe said, changing the subject. Fatty changed the topic again and sat back in his seat. He picked up two pieces of paper from the table and said, "As for the two applications you submitted earlier, they've been submitted to me. I can arrange the rank certification for you immediately. However, regarding the statement of this ban … I've already contacted the headquarters. We still don't quite understand some parts …"
Baiyi handed a piece of parchment with a channeling formation drawn on it to Fatty Joe. "I made this a few months ago. It's just a little toy, but it's still my toy."
"The effect is exactly as described in the prohibition. As for when it was made, I'm sure you can tell," Baiyi said.
This magic circle was not the new batch that he had made. It was the batch that Undine had made before she sent it over. The traces of the magic power on it had faded over time were obvious. This was the irrefutable evidence.
Since the formation was already sealed, Baiyi folded the parchment into a paper plane and used mana to strengthen it. Then, he drew a terminal formation on Fatty Joe's desk and handed the paper plane to him.
Fatty Joe threw the paper plane to the side, and after making a circle in the air, it obediently landed on the desk and landed on the terminal formation.
Fatty Joe flattened the paper plane and studied it carefully. Then, he frowned and asked, "The effect is exactly as you described, and the mana traces were made before the prohibition was issued. I've also checked the patent database, and there is no record of such a spell. You even added a restriction that I don't understand to prevent others from deciphering it … But Master Hope, why didn't you apply for a patent before?"
Of course, it's because I don't want to deal with you people! Baiyi thought to himself, but on the surface, he explained seriously.
"I don't mind if others use other methods to achieve the same effect. Similarly, I don't want others to ban me from using this method."
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