"We are not afraid!" everyone in the Lucky Forest shouted in unison.
Chief Liu Jin of the Dwarves spoke seriously, "Although our dwarves are not strong in combat, we are experts at digging traps. We also know how to forge weapons. No matter what, we will protect our home."
Chief Gan Lang of the Beastmen added, "That is right. The Lucky Forest is our own home. You have given us time to learn. If we still fail to learn well, we will have let down our home. So, beastmen, can we let ourselves become the shame of the Lucky Forest?"
"No!" the beastmen shouted back.
The Elf Queen looked at Zhu Yanyi and said, "Yanyi, rest assured. Just focus on training them. If they do not perform well, tell us, and we will punish them. For our home, they will endure any hardship or fatigue."
The elves, beastmen, and dwarves present all looked very focused. They were willing to put in double the effort to learn in order to defend their home.
Seeing their determination, Zhu Yanyi smiled with satisfaction. "Good. Since you have such resolve, work hard."
After this battle, although no one knew how Zhu Yanyi had summoned the appearance of the Great White Shaman, the people of the Lucky Forest knew it was not the real one. However, it did not matter. Zhu Yanyi had used the Great White Shaman’s identity to scare away the invaders. This proved the Great White Shaman’s power. Regardless of who played the role, to them, the Great White Shaman had appeared. Therefore, their relationship with Zhu Yanyi and her group grew even closer.
Moreover, Zhu Yanyi and her team were not the type to hide their knowledge. In the days that followed, they naturally taught the locals various skills comprehensively.
The residents of the Lucky Forest showed a vibrant vitality. They worked hard, united by their abilities, to protect their home.
As days passed, the residents of the Lucky Forest understood the concept of teamwork more deeply. They realized that one person’s strength is small. Only with everyone’s effort could the Lucky Forest develop better. So, they worked even harder, contributing their strength to protect the Lucky Forest.
At the Sage Academy, Xi Muzheng learned of Zhu Yanyi’s actions through the communicator. She felt deeply moved. Indeed, she had sent the right people this time. If it had been anyone else, they likely would not have been as thoughtful as Zhu Yanyi.
Mu Rongyin entered and saw Xi Muzheng smiling with satisfaction. Curious, he asked, "Dean, what is wrong? What makes you so happy?"
Xi Muzheng smiled and said, "I just realized that our students have a broader vision than we teachers."
"Oh?" Mu Rongyin looked at Xi Muzheng in surprise.
Xi Muzheng continued, "Did I not send Zhu Yanyi with forty-nine students, totaling fifty people, to support the Lucky Forest?"
"Yes." Mu Rongyin looked disapproving. "To be honest, Dean, I am not criticizing you, but I really disagree with sending only fifty people. It is too few. If something happens, distant water cannot put out a nearby fire. You will regret it later."
"It is fine. I originally wanted to see Zhu Yanyi’s capability. I found that her capability exceeded my expectations." Xi Muzheng looked seriously at Mu Rongyin and told her what had happened in the Lucky Forest.
"Zhu Yanyi and her fifty people are now divided into five groups to teach the people of the Lucky Forest. To be honest, I did not expect such an operation. I originally thought Zhu Yanyi would at most use medicine to repel the Dark Forest and the Happy Garden. But now I understand that teaching someone to fish is better than giving them fish. It is a hard truth. Our Sage Academy students cannot stay in the Happy Forest long-term."
Hearing Xi Muzheng’s words, Mu Rongyin pondered for a moment before saying, "To be honest, I must say that Zhu Yanyi’s arrangement truly brings out the characteristics of our Sage Academy."
"Oh?" Xi Muzheng looked at Mu Rongyin, signaling him to continue.
Mu Rongyin smiled, "Dean, do not forget that our Sage Academy’s specialty is medicine. Zhu Yanyi actually treated the Lucky Forest as a patient. Leading everyone to become self-reliant is essentially curing the illness."
Hearing Mu Rongyin’s explanation, Xi Muzheng instantly understood. "Great virtue of a healer. Zhu Yanyi is truly a healer. No wonder the Great White Shaman had that prophecy back then."
"Prophecies are just that." Mu Rongyin said directly. "Whether a prophecy comes true depends on human effort. In fact, Zhu Yanyi truly put in the effort. In this regard, I think others cannot compare."
Zhu Yanyi had a healer’s mindset in her heart. This mindset could only be understood by healers. Xi Muzheng and Mu Rongyin happened to be rare healers, so they understood Zhu Yanyi’s intentions and were moved by her dedication.
Xi Muzheng sighed, "The path Zhu Yanyi walks is not one we can compare to. But regardless, I feel that our Sage Academy will be proud to have a student like Zhu Yanyi."
Mu Rongyin nodded slightly. "You are absolutely right. But, Dean, if Zhu Yanyi’s team helps the Lucky Forest reform successfully, what will you reward them with?"
Xi Muzheng pondered slightly. "Sigh, do not remind me, okay? I really do not know what to reward them with?"
"Dean, have you forgotten that the Qixia Secret Realm will open in five years?" Mu Rongyin looked at Xi Muzheng.
Xi Muzheng raised his eyebrows slightly. "You mean giving these fifty people priority to enter the Qixia Secret Realm?"
"The Qixia Secret Realm belongs to our Sage Academy. How many people enter is our own decision. Besides, in recent years, because students were absent, the Qixia Secret Realm could not be opened. Now that the time has come again, letting two hundred people in is no problem. Since that is the case, letting fifty people take the spots first is acceptable."
Mu Rongyin explained slowly. Although the Sage Academy now had many students, numbering in the thousands, these two hundred spots were relatively few. However, such spots could be allocated based on contributions to the Sage Academy.
Xi Muzheng pondered slightly. "Your plan is feasible. But I still need to discuss it with the elders. However, if Zhu Yanyi truly leads the students to preserve the Lucky Forest intact, then entering the Qixia Secret Realm is acceptable. Even if others want to object, they cannot."
"Yes." Mu Rongyin nodded seriously. "And you cannot deny that Zhu Yanyi has great fortune. People with great fortune often experience different things in secret realms compared to others."