"Is this the so-called Spirit Master Academy that claims graduates can become Imperial Viscounts?"
Just then, a bluntly sneered voice echoed from the front.
"Are you kidding me? It's too shabby!"
"I think it's just false advertising. Anyone who believes it is being ripped off. The sooner you leave, the sooner you can find another one."
"Son, let's go! Even the Soto Intermediate Spirit Master Academy is better than this."
"That's right, such a shabby academy charges an enrollment fee of ten Gold Soul Coins. How shameless!"
Such voices echoed throughout the crowd.
The team was not moving very fast, and coupled with this extremely unreliable facade,
Some people in the middle of the line considered it and decided to leave.
In just a minute, only six people remained ahead of Tang San.
Soon, five of the six in front of him completed the test.
The result: all five failed.
"Huh?"
At this moment, a soft exclamation brought Gu Xian back to his senses.
He looked up and saw that the team, which had originally numbered over a hundred, had been reduced to only a dozen or so in the blink of an eye.
There was no doubt that the remaining people were all somewhat confident in their own abilities.
Gu Xian saw that the old man in charge of the test had a look of doubt and uncertainty on his face.
Standing at his desk was a young girl.
The girl wore a clean long dress and had short hair that reached her ears. She was very pure and beautiful.
But the most striking thing was her skin: it was exceptionally smooth and fair.
"Hello, did I pass the test?"
The girl's voice was very soft and beautiful.
Gu Xian's eyes flickered, and his slightly furrowed brows relaxed.
"If my guess is correct, this girl must be Ning Rongrong."
From the few remaining people, and the distinct aura about her that made her feel different from the others, he concluded that this girl must be Ning Rongrong.
"Does your family know you're coming to Shrek Academy?"
The teacher in charge of the entrance exams asked thoughtfully.
"That doesn't seem to have anything to do with me taking the entrance exam, does it?"
Ning Rongrong frowned, then said,
"As long as I meet the requirements, there's no reason the academy shouldn't accept me, right?"
The teacher pondered for a moment, then nodded.
"Mu Bai, take her in."
The admissions teacher called softly backward, and a figure quickly ran out.
"Okay, teacher!"
Dai Mubai readily agreed, his gaze settling on Ning Rongrong.
After a quick look, he prepared to take her into Shrek Academy.
Just then, his gaze stumbled behind Ning Rongrong.
And then, Dai Mubai froze.
Because standing behind Ning Rongrong was none other than Tang San!
He, too, was bewildered.
Quickly, Tang San's expression shifted from bewilderment to anger.
He had never imagined that he would encounter the very culprit who had caused him to lose a core so soon.
Tang San clenched his fists, his temperature rapidly rising.
In just half a minute, his entire body was already red hot.
Compared to Tang San, Dai Mubai's expression was rather awkward.
This kid, who'd been beaten half-crippled by him, was actually here to take the Shrek Academy entrance exam.
And with his level 27 spirit power, he had a high chance of successfully enrolling at Shrek.
It was then that he noticed Tang San's expression.
Looking at him, his eyes were filled with anger.
He was instantly amused.
I kindly took you to the hospital and even paid for your medical expenses.
And in the end, it seems I've been targeted as an enemy?
"Buzz!"
Spirit power surged, and the next moment, a fierce gleam shot out from his evil eyes.
It met Tang San's gaze directly.
The latter's body trembled, and he couldn't help but shudder.
A deep-seated fear instantly rose in Tang San's heart.
The terrifying scene from seven days ago seemed to replay itself in his mind.
"Gu--~!"
Tang San couldn't help but swallow.
Even his feet were a little unsteady, and he took a half step back, nearly tripping himself.
He lowered his head slightly, his eyes averted, not daring to meet Dai Mubai's gaze.
Tang San was now sweating profusely.
After calming down, he finally realized the considerable gap between his own strength and that of that fellow.
Obviously, he couldn't take action now.
He could only conserve his energy and strength, endure hardships, and endure hardships.
One day, revenge will be exacted!
At this moment, Gu Xian, standing behind Tang San, was already laughing heartily.
Tang San's mood was probably like a thousand alpaca horses galloping past.
He pursed his lips slightly, managing to appear normal.
This feeling of wanting to laugh but not being able to was truly torturous.
"Mubai, what's going on?"
The old man in charge of admissions noticed something was amiss and immediately asked.
"Nothing, teacher."
He chuckled.
Then he turned his gaze to the bewildered Ning Rongrong.
"Come on, I'll take you in."
With that, Ning Rongrong and Dai Mubai entered Shrek Academy.
Now it was finally Tang San's turn.
"Next!"
"The registration fee is ten gold soul coins. Just put it in the box next to you."
Just then, the old man behind the desk shouted triumphantly.
Hearing the voice, Tang San hurried forward and, with a slight pain in his heart, pulled out ten gold soul coins from his bag.
After carefully counting them twice, he reluctantly placed them in the wooden box beside him.
At level 27 in spirit power, he could only receive ten gold soul coins from the Spirit Hall each month.
Besides that, he had no other income.
But then he thought, what would these ten gold soul coins mean when he entered Shrek Academy?
"Extend your hand."
The old man in front of him said indifferently.
Tang San came to his senses and quickly extended his hand to the old man.
Then his palm was gently pinched twice.
This was the method used to test bone age.
"Your age is not a problem. Release your spirit ring and spirit."
The old man's expression remained calm.
Tang San nodded and began to mobilize his spirit power.
"Hiss!"
Having recently sustained a serious injury and yet to fully recover, the wandering spirit power caused him some pain.
His expression shifted slightly.
Then, an ordinary blue silver grass sprouted from the palm of Tang San's right hand.
At the same time, two spirit rings, one white and one yellow, rose from beneath his feet and spiraled upward.
With the added effect of the spirit rings, the blue silver grass transformed from its original pristine state into a blue-black vine.
"Hmm?"
"Is your martial spirit just blue silver grass?"
The old man frowned slightly, lost in thought as he gazed at Tang San's martial spirit.
It was common knowledge that blue silver grass was one of the most typical types of useless martial spirits.
But this blue silver grass seemed a little different from the ordinary ones.
Tang San nodded.
"Level 27 Spirit Power! Mu Bai, take him in!"
The old man shouted, signaling that Tang San had passed the first stage of the entrance exam.
(End of Chapter)