Guan Tong browsed the website for a mont. He felt the general public's main demand was to perfect the currently missing laws, ensuring that everyone, whether ordinary people or Ascendants, had a sufficient sense of security.
He thought these demands were very reasonable. Dealing with the successive waves of Doomsday Rules was already hard enough. Having to live in an environnt where everyone was on edge, constantly on guard against others, would be far too exhausting.
"If the authorities have the intention, they should give a reply very soon. If they don't, then they'll probably handle it with the usual cold shoulder like before... although, after the establishnt of the Human Consortium, that kind of cold treatnt probably won't happen much."
Guan Tong didn't think about it further and silently recited in his mind.
"Terminal panel."
He checked his personal data status after the rule.
The reward from this rule was an increase to his Mind Power upper limit, though he didn't know the exact number of points.
【Na: Guan Tong】
【Nickna: Shadow】
【Title: Civilization Observer】
【Mind Power: 930 (930) (174620)】
【Ascension Coins: 4957280】
【Overall Biotric Rating: Excellent】
"Rewarded 30 points? Not bad."
Before the rule began, Guan Tong's Mind Power upper limit was 890. After a month, it had increased by forty points. Ten points were from natural growth, and thirty points were the rule reward.
Looking at it this way, if there were no other additional boosts and his subsequent natural growth rate accelerated a bit more, he could break through the one thousand threshold in the first half of next year.
What changes breaking through the one thousand Mind Power upper limit would bring, he currently didn't know. He only knew that at that ti, he should be able to write on the seventh page of the 【Wordless Book】, which was still a crucial improvent for him.
Closing the panel, Guan Tong glanced at the date.
It was November now. According to the agreent he had with Shi Jingyi over the phone, she would return to the academy after the conclusion of Rule Thirteen.
Although no specific day was ntioned, Guan Tong estimated it would be in early November.
If that was the case, in at most a few more days, once Shi Jingyi returned, he could step down from his role as the substitute lecturer.
Thinking back, from entering the academy in mid-July to now in November, it had only been a little over three months. Not a long ti, but he had still experienced quite a few things.
Regarding his primary teaching duties, he believed he had perford quite conscientiously. He answered students' questions whenever he could, living up to Shi Jingyi's trust... but upon careful reflection, the content of his classes was still overly biased towards practice, with very little theory.
"Should I supplent so before I leave?" Guan Tong thought to himself.
The reason he rarely taught theory before was because the academy had a main course called 'Philosophical Reflections on Mind Power,' taught by lecturer Ouyang Shanyue, which specifically covered knowledge about Mind Power and the philosophical questions derived from it.
However, after watching a few of its online lectures before, Guan Tong didn't spend much ti on it anymore. The reason was the sa as why he didn't watch the academy's combat classes much—he felt it was sowhat detached from reality, and his interest in philosophy wasn't that deep either.
Thinking about it now, before leaving, sharing his own cognitive experiences and insights about Mind Power from this past year or so with the students might be a good idea.
It might not provide enormous help, but it would certainly be beneficial and harmless.
"Buzz, buzz."
Just as Guan Tong was pondering preparing so lessons, his phone on the table vibrated.
He picked it up and glanced at it. It was a call from Dean Zhou Qinfeng.
"Dean, what's the matter?"
"Teacher Guan, you're not at the academy today."
"Mm, I went out. It's a holiday today, right?"
Having a day off after a rule ended was the academy's rule, allowing students to properly relax from the pressure during the rule period.
"It is a holiday, that's correct. I just wanted to notify you, um..." Zhou Qinfeng's voice sounded a bit awkward. "Lecturer Jingyi called and told
she's returning to the academy in the next couple of days."
"I'm already aware of this matter," Guan Tong said. "Once she returns, I will resign from my lecturer position and leave the academy."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Qinfeng let out an "Ah": "Leave? Teacher Guan, there's no need for you to go. Your abilities are evident to all, and your reputation among the students is also good. Later, I'll see about arranging a different class for you, so you can continue as a lecturer."
"I appreciate the dean's kindness. But I was only temporarily replacing Shi Jingyi for a period; I never intended to be a lecturer permanently."
"If you don't want to lecture, you can do sothing else!" Zhou Qinfeng seed unwilling to let Guan Tong leave, trying various ways to persuade him. "If you don't want to teach, you could work as an administrative staff mber."
"Really, it's not necessary. Thank you, Dean."
"Sigh... alright then, since that's the case, I won't insist. However, we must have a small farewell dinner then. Teacher Guan, please don't refuse this. It's considered a tradition of the academy."
"...Alright."
Guan Tong thought to himself that this academy hadn't even been established for two full years, and they already had "traditions" set up.
But since Zhou Qinfeng was so enthusiastic, he agreed. It was just a matter of the teachers having a al together anyway.
...
The next day, November 2nd.
At this mont, in the classroom for the 'Mind Power Flow' course, the chatter was louder than a pre-Doomsday Rules era bar.
Because the latter half of the Rule Thirteen period was spent with the public maintaining silence, the suppression had lasted too long. So, in the first few days after the rule ended, everyone undoubtedly had a bellyful of things to say.
"Do you know Zhu Jun from Dorm 902? He didn't pass the rule this ti. I saw him yesterday talking all incoherently, it was hilarious."
"Is it because of the failure penalty of not being able to tell the truth?"
"Not being able to tell the truth... can he still live a normal life like that?"
"Why not? It's just not being able to tell the truth. It doesn't hinder eating or sleeping, and it won't kill anyone. At worst, he can just remain silent. Maybe it's even a good thing? Haven't you heard the saying 'trouble cos from the mouth'?"
"If you think it's a good thing, why didn't you violate the rule? I rember last month you kept your mouth shut tight, didn't utter a single word!"
"Well... people are different."
While the students were discussing the rule penalties, soone suddenly dropped a bombshell piece of news.
"Hey, have you all heard? Lecturer Jingyi is returning to the academy!"
As soon as this news ca out, everyone in the classroom paid extre attention.
"Lecturer Jingyi is coming back? That's great! I originally signed up to join the academy because of her!"
"Finally, I can see Lecturer Jingyi in person! I saw online that the seniors from the previous batch all said she's much more beautiful in person than in photos or videos!"
"Speaking of which, what about Teacher Guan then?"
"Uh, did you forget what Teacher Guan said in his very first class? He's just a substitute teacher... Once the main lecturer returns, he should leave, right."
"Leave for what? Even though Teacher Guan isn't as approachable as Lecturer Jingyi, his skill level is still very high. He could stay as an assistant lecturer, or the two could take shifts or sothing."
"I also hope Teacher Guan can stay. I feel that even though he's not very old, he's much more reliable than most teachers at the academy. I genuinely learned so things from him."
"Should we ask him when he arrives later?"
Amidst the students' discussions, Guan Tong arrived in the classroom.
At that mont, the class bell rang. The students settled down and looked at him in unison.
Before the students could ask, Guan Tong proactively explained the situation himself.
"Everyone, I have so news for you. The main lecturer for this 'Mind Power Flow' course, Lecturer Shi Jingyi, will be returning to the academy in the next couple of days. When she does, she will be responsible for continuing your instruction."
"What about you, Teacher Guan?" soone asked.
"After I resign, I will leave the academy."
"Ah?!"
Many students imdiately showed reluctant expressions, finding this outco hard to accept.
"Teacher Guan, your skill level is so high, surely you won't be expelled, right? Even if a course can only have one main lecturer, you could do so other work."
"That's right! There are plenty of teachers at the academy with poor skills. If they fire you, we absolutely won't accept it!"
"I think the academy should open a separate course for Teacher Guan! Or just go replace the teacher for the Mind Power Combat course. I think you're much more capable in a fight than that teacher!"
The students thought that once Shi Jingyi returned, Guan Tong would be expelled by the academy. For a mont, they were all riled up, voicing their grievances on his behalf.
Guan Tong explained, "Don't talk nonsense. I haven't been expelled. The dean has already tried to persuade
to stay. Leaving the academy is my own decision."
"This..."
"And you don't need to worry. You've all watched Lecturer Jingyi's online lectures. Her skill level is much higher than mine. Following her studies, your progress will beco faster and faster."
"But... Teacher Guan, where will you go after leaving the academy?" a female student asked, looking at him with reluctance. "Outside... where is safer than inside the academy?"
Guan Tong looked at that quiet girl. She wasn't wrong. There weren't many places outside safer or more suitable for long-term residence than the academy.
It's just that the students might not realize this safety didn't fall from the sky.
The students felt safe because the academy received priority protection from the authorities. Any shortage of supplies would be gathered and provided imdiately... The authorities did this precisely so these talented young Ascendants could grow up steadily and, in the future, contribute their strength to the country and their fellow countryn.
So, did Guan Tong need this protection?
He felt he didn't need to waste these resources. On the contrary, his role was more like soone who should be providing protection.
Before Jiang Lanying died, sothing she said about him stuck in his mind deeply.
"An ignorant and fearless person, just lucky to have turned things around in this special era."
Yes. Guan Tong knew that to have his current power, both luck and the special era were indispensable conditions.
But his "turning things around" wasn't to beco a new Jiang Lanying. His goal was to explore the rules and the world. Staying within the temporarily stable environnt of the academy wouldn't help him achieve that.
Facing the students' curious gazes now, Guan Tong said, "After leaving the academy, I will probably travel around the world."
"Ah???"
"Teacher Guan... this isn't the era it used to be anymore."
"Yeah, before, saying you wanted to travel the world wasn't that difficult, but now..."
The students all felt what Guan Tong said was unrealistic and very dangerous.
Guan Tong didn't explain too much and brought the topic back to the course.
"Students. Since I will be leaving soon, in the classes before I resign, I don't plan to force you into practical sparring training anymore. Instead, I intend to share with you so of my personal understanding and insights regarding Mind Power."
"Because everyone's insights stem from their own experiences, what I say might have limitations or be specific to my situation. You also need to combine it with your own actual circumstances for consideration and absorption."
After saying this, Guan Tong displayed the three characters for "Mind Power" on the large teaching screen.
"Everything, everything revolves around it. So, everything I talk about today will also be related to it."
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