Chapter 759: Number One Overseer
Xiang Shaoyun offered the overseer no explanation. The overseer did not press on either. After all, every disciple of the academy would have their own fortuitous encounters. Even if he was an overseer, he did not have the authority to ask about someone's trump card.
Soon, the overseer brought Xiang Shaoyun to the meeting hall and then withdrew quickly, leaving Xiang Shaoyun inside alone.
A short while later, the principal appeared on the main seat. It was only a clone, not the principal's main body. The Dragon Phoenix Academy's principal was an extremely important individual. Thus, his schedule was packed, and his main body could not be easily met.
One could say that for Xiang Shaoyun to be able to meet the principal so many times after joining the academy, he should be honored. Others wouldn't get the chance to meet the principal's clone even once.
"Greetings, principal," Xiang Shaoyun greeted respectfully.
Regardless of whether he liked seeing the principal or not, he was completely helpless against him. Thus, he had to be deferential until the day he was as strong as the principal.
"It's really surprising that you can actually leave that place alive," said the principal with a praising tone.
Xiang Shaoyun spoke calmly, "Yes. I'm surprised as well."
"Tell me about what happened. You haven't ruined the academy's relationship with the angels, right?" questioned the principal.
"Principal, you see..." Xiang Shaoyun started telling the principal what happened.
First, he admitted to having devil blood on him. He reasoned that he once trained at the Devil Domain and had consumed some devil blood during his time there. Hence, the angels had misunderstood that he was a devil and had even subjected him to the purification punishment.
During the purification, he comprehended the profundity of light by a fluke, proving that he possessed a kind and gentle heart. Hence, the angels started calling him the Child of Light, freeing him from the punishment, and even gave him a decent compensation for his troubles.
He was basically mixing truth with lies, and not even the principal could determine which of his words were lies. Left with no choice, the principal could only take his words as the truth.
The principal changed the subject, "I heard you have a very close relationship with the goldmen as well?"
Xiang Shaoyun blanked out slightly before he answered, "Our relationship is ok, I guess."
Inwardly, he cursed, Looks like nothing in the cultivation zones can be hidden from the principal.
"I will be appointing you to a position. From now on, you are the overseer in charge of liaising with the goldmen and the angels on behalf of the academy. You will be in charge of befriending them and displaying the good intentions we have toward them, establishing a platform of fair trade between them and us," commanded the principal with a tone that allowed no disobedience.
"I don't have the time for that! I'm just a disciple!" Xiang Shaoyun protested.
He emphasized his identity to make it clear that his time should be spent cultivating, not on these affairs. In other words, he had no interest in being an overseer. If anyone else heard this, they would probably rain curses on Xiang Shaoyun for failing to appreciate the academy's kindness.
He should be endlessly honored to receive an appointment from the principal himself. But he had actually refused the appointment?
The principal snorted, "Even if you're unwilling, you will need to do it. Otherwise, your access to the academy's resources will henceforth be cut."
Finally, the principal was acting how he should as someone with his status. He didn't give Xiang Shaoyun any chance to object, forcing the appointment on him.
Eventually, the principal's tone softened. "Don't worry. I won't keep you busy all the time. You only need to spend the free time you have on your duties with them. I will get others to assist you as well. Also, don't feel wronged. The position of an overseer is one many dream of having. An overseer is paid one million contribution points per month. Also, as an overseer, you will enjoy some other benefits from the academy. Be content with what you're getting."
Only then did Xiang Shaoyun feel better. After all, without benefits, who would be willing to work?
Next, the principal called Xiao Wei over and had him issue Xiang Shaoyun an overseer's token. He also told Xiao Wei to work with Xiang Shaoyun and establish trade with the goldmen and angels to further expand the variety of items available to the academy. When he was done, the principal vanished into thin air.
"Come on, let's talk about this outside," said Xiao Wei.
Xiang Shaoyun followed him out of the hall.
"Thank you, Elder Xiao," Xiang Shaoyun suddenly said.
Xiao Wei was confused. "Why?"
"I know you had intended to save me from the angels," said Xiang Shaoyun.
"Oh, yeah. I was planning to do that, but the angels refused to release you. When I came back to report, the higher-ups forbade any other interventions, so I was helpless. Good thing you have great luck, kid," said Xiao Wei with a sigh.
Not even Xiao Wei had thought that Xiang Shaoyun could survive the purification. And yet Xiang Shaoyun was able to survive it, and he even created such a big fuss. Xiao Wei was filled with admiration toward Xiang Shaoyun's heaven-defying luck.
"I must have gotten some of that luck from you, elder," said Xiang Shaoyun respectfully.
"Alright, no point talking about it. The principal has appointed you as a liaison overseer, one of the lowest-ranked overseers we have in the academy. However, you are the first disciple of your batch to be appointed overseer. Work hard," said Xiao Wei encouragingly.
"Elder Xiao, you know me well. I am cultivating nine powers, and my advancement is slow. How would I have the time for the job?" said Xiang Shaoyun with a sullen expression.
"This is what I want to talk about as well. Like what the principal said earlier, you only need to work on the two races when you have the time. It won't take up too much of your time, and in any case, you will still be entering the two zones for cultivation, right? It will only be something you do in passing. Stop acting pitiful even after getting such a huge windfall!" said Xiao Wei.
Xiang Shaoyun smiled. "Fine, I'll be accepting this position, then."
"Um. I will send someone over to your villa to announce your appointment. Treat it as a way to increase the prestige of your Overlord Legion," said Xiao Wei with a pleased look.
Xiang Shaoyun was someone he had personally recruited. Although he was unhappy with Xiang Shaoyun's choice of cultivating nine powers, Xiang Shaoyun's performance during the past three years had still filled him with expectations for the future.
After separating with Xiao Wei, Xiang Shaoyun returned to 1 Dragon Villa. Shortly after he arrived, an overseer came to announce his appointment with the official documents. Soon, the news spread everywhere, causing the many disciples to exclaim in astonishment.
"What amazing feat has Xiang Shaoyun done? Why is he appointed overseer? This is unbelievable!"
"Is this news fake? Normally, one can only be appointed after reaching the Soul Foundation Realm."
"There is another way to be appointed, by making a unique contribution to the academy. Perhaps Xiang Shaoyun had done just that?"
"Not even the likes of Baili Yixiao and Zhan Wushuang have been appointed. I really never expected Xiang Shaoyun to be the first. Looks like the Overlord Legion's growth will be unstoppable from now on."