Chapter 520: An opportunity to test your wisdom

Before he finished speaking, another student ran over breathlessly, holding a rabbit in his hand, with a proud look on his face: "Master Lu, I'm back too!"

Feng Xiaotian glanced at the man and sneered, "With this speed, you still want to compete for first place?"

The student blushed and was about to retort, but Lu Yu raised his hand to interrupt him: "Okay, the rules are very clear. The top ten will have a chance. There's no need to rush."

Feng Xiaotian raised his eyebrows: "I only fight for the first place, I don't care about the rest."

Lu Yu smiled, and seemed very satisfied with his answer: "You have ambition. However, the first place is not only based on speed and prey, but also on... other performances."

"Other manifestations?" Feng Xiaotian frowned.

Lu Yu did not explain, but smiled faintly: "Keep reading, and you will understand."

In the following time, the students returned one after another, each with their own prey, some were proud, some were dejected. However, Lu Yu's eyes always lingered on Feng Xiaotian, as if he was observing, or testing him.

When everyone returned to the team, Lu Yu stood up, clapped his hands, and signaled everyone to be quiet.

"Okay, time is up. Now, I will announce the results. The top ten have been determined, but who will stay in the end depends on your performance in the future."

"What kind of performance?" a student couldn't help asking.

Lu Yu smiled meaningfully: "The next question will not depend on your strength, but on your judgment."

After saying that, he tore off a piece of rabbit meat from the fire and handed it to Feng Xiaotian: "You are the first one back, answer me a question - why is this piece of meat so delicious?"

Feng Xiaotian was stunned for a moment, then his eyes lit up, as if he understood Lu Yu's intention.

"This is not just a hunting competition, it's also an opportunity to test your wisdom." He whispered, as if talking to himself, and as if answering Lu Yu.

Lu Yu's smile deepened: "Yes, it seems that you are smarter than I thought."

The aroma of barbecue filled the camp. Lu Yu stood by the campfire, skillfully turning the barbecue grill in his hand. Under the light of the fire, the smile on his face looked particularly gentle. Around the camp, talented students from various empires sat in groups of three or four, but their eyes were all focused on Lu Yu.

"Well, the barbecue is cooked to perfection. Just sprinkle some seasoning on it and it will be perfect." Lu Yu muttered to himself, flipping his wrist and handing a golden piece of meat to Ma Hongjun beside him. The fat man immediately took it and ate it with relish.

"Lu Yu, your cooking skills are amazing!" Ma Hongjun mumbled, giving a thumbs up, "If I didn't know you were a soul master, I would have thought you were a master from some high-level chef academy."

"You really are not afraid of offending people with this." Dai Mubai smiled and shook his head, looking at Lu Yu, "But, to be honest, this trick of yours can indeed attract quite a few people."

"That's nothing." Lu Yu put the last piece of barbecue on the tray and wiped his hands. "When I get to Xingluo Empire, I have to concentrate on training. I don't think I will have time for barbecue in the future."

As soon as he finished speaking, he turned his eyes slightly and glanced at the students from the major empires around him, but his smile became meaningful.

"However," Lu Yu paused and changed his tone, "If anyone is willing to join our Tiandou Royal Academy, I can spare some time to grill meat for you occasionally and teach you some cultivation experience."

These words were spoken casually, but they were like a stone thrown into a lake, instantly creating ripples.

The students from the various colleges around were stunned for a moment, and then they began to talk about it. They obviously didn't expect Lu Yu to say such a "poaching" thing in public. The teachers from the various colleges sitting not far away looked cold, especially the leader of the Xingluo Empire, who frowned directly.

"Lu Yu, what do you mean?" A student from the Star Luo Empire couldn't help but speak, with a hint of dissatisfaction in his tone.

"It's nothing." Lu Yu smiled calmly, "I just think that since we are all soul masters, we don't have to stick to our origins. Resources and environment have a crucial impact on cultivation, and our Tiandou Royal Academy is not inferior to any other academy in terms of resources or environment. If you want to pursue a higher realm, joining us is a good choice."

Although his words did not mean anything aggressive, every word revealed confidence and composure, as if joining Tiandou Royal Academy was a natural choice.

For a moment, the atmosphere in the camp became subtle.

At this moment, a clear voice suddenly rang out: "I do!"

Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw a blue-haired girl standing up, looking at Lu Yu with sparkling eyes and an excited look on her face.

"Shui Yue'er?" Dai Mubai whispered in surprise.

The blue-haired girl was Shui Yue'er from the Xingluo Empire's Frost Academy. Her petite figure looked particularly agile against the backdrop of the bonfire light. Her voice was clear and full of undisguised excitement: "Senior Lu Yu, I am willing to join the Tiandou Royal Academy!"

This sentence was like a thunderclap, instantly stopping the discussions in the camp, and everyone looked at Shui Yue'er in disbelief.

The person who was most shocked was Shui Bing'er who was beside her.

"Shui Yue'er!" Shui Bing'er stood up suddenly, looking at her sister with complicated eyes, and her tone was mixed with unquestionable coldness, "What nonsense are you talking about?"

"Sister, I'm not talking nonsense!" Shui Yue'er raised her head and met Shui Bing'er's gaze, with a hint of stubbornness in her eyes. "Senior Lu Yu is right. Cultivation requires a better environment and resources. If joining Tiandou Royal Academy can make me stronger, why shouldn't I go?"

"How dare you!" Shui Bing'er's eyes turned cold, her voice as cold as ice, "You are the pride of Frost Academy, how could you make such a decision just because of a momentary impulse?"

Shui Yue'er opened her mouth, obviously wanting to say something, but Shui Bing'er had already stepped forward and looked at Lu Yu coldly: "Lu Yu, don't think that your words can confuse everyone. I admit that you have the ability, but it is too much to poach people from our Xingluo Empire."

Facing Shui Bing'er's sharp gaze, Lu Yu seemed calm and even smiled: "Shui Bing'er, I never force anyone to make a choice. I just provide a possibility. As for how to decide, it's all up to the individual."

"That's enough!" Shui Bing'er's eyes were colder, and she grabbed Shui Yue'er's wrist, "Stop messing around, come back with me."

“Sister!” Shui Yue’er struggled unwillingly, but was unable to break free of Shui Bing’er’s strength. She could only whisper, “I just want to become stronger…”

Shui Bing'er paused slightly, and the coldness on her face seemed to soften a bit, but she still didn't look back. She pulled Shui Yue'er and quickly left the campfire.

Upon seeing this, the other students took back what they were about to say and the scene suddenly became quiet.

"Alas, what a pity." Lu Yu sighed, looked at Dai Mubai, smiled and shrugged, "It seems that my plan to poach people has failed for the time being."

"Failure?" Dai Mubai raised his eyebrows. "I think your words have taken effect. Didn't you see that the expressions on other people's faces are obviously shaken?"

"Really?" Lu Yu raised the corner of his mouth and glanced at the silent students in the camp again.

What filled the air was not only the aroma of barbecue, but also an indescribable sense of tension.

"Feng Xiaotian, long time no see." Lu Yu's voice was familiar and kind.

Feng Xiaotian turned around and saw that it was Lu Yu. He frowned slightly, "Lu Yu? What are you doing here?"

Lu Yu smiled and patted Feng Xiaotian on the shoulder. "Don't be so nervous. I just want to talk to you. How is it? Is the recent training going well?"

Feng Xiaotian snorted coldly, "Of course the training went smoothly. Do you really need to worry about the resources of my Tianfeng Academy?"

"Yes, yes," Lu Yu raised his hands in surrender, "However, Feng Xiaotian, have you ever thought about this? Although the resources of Tianfeng College are not bad, how do you think they compare to top colleges, such as Shrek College?"

"Shrek?" Feng Xiaotian smiled coldly, "I have heard of your reputation a long time ago, but I, Feng Xiaotian, never think that I am worse than others!"

"Of course," Lu Yu nodded, "Your talent is unquestionable, but have you ever thought that you might shine even more on a broader stage?"

Feng Xiaotian was silent for a moment, his eyes became deep, "Lu Yu, what do you want to say?"

"It's simple. Come join us." Lu Yu said calmly, but with an irresistible confidence. "Following me is not just a matter of resources and stage. You will stand at a higher position and see a more distant view."

Feng Xiaotian sneered, "Why do you think I would abandon the academy and my brothers for these?"

Lu Yu was not angry, but smiled calmly, "Brotherhood is important, but Feng Xiaotian, is your goal just to become the strongest student in Tianfeng College?"

Feng Xiaotian's expression changed slightly, but he still didn't speak.

At the same time, on the other side of the square, Lu Yu was talking to Huo Wu from Chihuo Academy.

"Huo Wu, long time no see." Lu Yu still had that gentle smile on his face.

"Lu Yu? What do you want to talk to me about?" Huo Wu's tone was a little alert.

"Don't be nervous, I just want to talk to you." Lu Yu spread his hands, "You are such an outstanding genius, I think it's a bit of a waste of your talent to stay in Blazing Academy."

Huo Wu frowned, "What do you mean?"

"The meaning is very simple," Lu Yu smiled slightly, "Your martial soul is a fire spirit, but the teaching method of Blazing Fire Academy is a bit outdated. Have you ever thought about changing the environment and receiving better training?"

"Lu Yu," Huo Wu looked at him coldly, "I know why you came here, but do you think you can shake me with this method?"

Lu Yu still kept smiling, "Of course not. I just give you a chance, a chance to make yourself stronger. The choice is in your hands."

Huo Wu snorted coldly, "Stop talking, Blazing Academy is my home, I will not betray my home."

At the same time, Dugu Yan and Osro were also found by Lu Yu.

"Duguyan, Oslo," Lu Yu looked at the two with a smile, "Have you ever thought that there is a bigger stage waiting for you outside of the Imperial Capital Academy?"

Dugu Yan narrowed her eyes, her gaze was cold, "Lu Yu, your words are really ridiculous. Imperial Capital College has given us everything, why should we leave?"

Oslo also nodded in agreement, "That's right, Lu Yu, your proposal sounds like a bait, but we are not people who are so easily bewitched."

Lu Yu shrugged. "I don't expect everyone to accept my proposal, but you have to admit that there are indeed bigger stages in this world, right?"

"We don't need it," Dugu Yan interrupted him bluntly, "The stage of the Imperial Capital Academy is enough for us."

Lu Yu shook his head and didn't continue to persuade.

On the other side, Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing of the Shrek Seven Devils also vaguely noticed Lu Yu's activities.

"This person seems to be poaching students from other colleges." Zhu Zhuqing said in a low voice.

Dai Mubai snorted coldly, "His method is indeed somewhat despicable. However, this also proves that he has realized that there are indeed some extremely talented students in other academies."

"It's better to be careful," Zhu Zhuqing said calmly, "He might come after us."

Dai Mubai nodded, "Don't worry, even if he comes, I will make sure that our Shrek people are not someone he can poach."

Ning Rongrong, who was not far away, also saw Lu Yu.

"This person is so shameless." Ning Rongrong muttered softly.

Oscar looked at her with a smile, "Why? Rongrong, are you afraid that he will come to find you?"

"What a joke," Ning Rongrong smiled proudly, "My Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect cannot be easily instigated to rebel. If he dares to come to me, I will make him humiliate himself."

Oscar shook his head, his eyes full of deep thought, "However, this kind of person is too dangerous. We still have to be careful."

As night fell, the exchange group's camp was quiet and peaceful. A breeze blew through the tents, and there were soft conversations. Lu Yu sat by the fire, looking at the flickering flames thoughtfully. His intuition told him that there was something unusual hidden in the exchange group between the two countries.

"Lu Yu, why haven't you rested yet?" Elder Su came over with a cup of hot tea and sat next to Lu Yu.

"Elder," Lu Yu came back to his senses and took the hot tea, "I'm thinking about something. The personnel arrangement of this exchange group... is a bit strange."

"Strange?" Elder Su raised his eyebrows. "What do you mean?"

"You see, this time our academy sent teachers and ordinary students, but Tiandou Royal Academy and Tianshui Academy are different." Lu Yu lowered his voice, glanced around, and continued after making sure no one was paying attention, "Tiandou Royal Academy, the vice president personally led the team; the dean of Tianshui Academy is also here. Even the leader of Xiangjia Sect, Hu Yanzhen, is here in person. This scale doesn't look like a simple exchange at all."

Elder Su was slightly stunned, frowning, "Now that you mention it, it is indeed unusual. But since he is of noble status, perhaps he wants to show his importance?"

"No," Lu Yu shook his head. "If it's just about importance, then why didn't the top leaders of other colleges come forward? It's just the two major colleges and the Elephant Armor Sect. Such a combination is too deliberate."