Nie Rong did not refute him upon hearing this. He had considered every possibility, but never imagined the problem would lie with Lin Tian.
Now, he finally understood why the Martial Saint Yuanming had said those things to him earlier.
"Nie Rong, don't be fooled by Lin Tian's obedient appearance. This brat is rotten to the core, quietly and wickedly so."
He admitted that the Martial Saint Yuanming had spoken nothing but the truth. Lin Tian really was a wicked brat.
He had said they should let the four major universities name their conditions—so this was where he had dug the pit.
After Nie Rong stated Dragon Soaring University's conditions, Lin Tian would jump out and object, forcing the other three to offer even better terms.
That way, Lin Tian would have more choices and might even continue making demands of his own.
"Lin Tian, we need to discuss this with our schools again. Could you give us some time?"
Nangong Ya and the other two walked forward and asked Lin Tian for his opinion.
"Of course. Please go ahead, teachers."
Lin Tian said with a smile.
"Thank you!"
Nangong Ya and the other two thanked him, then each found a corner and began contacting their schools' higher-ups.
Lin Tian was not only an Extreme Martial Artist, but also possessed such heaven-defying talent.
They had no choice but to reassess the terms they were offering Lin Tian.
After a long discussion, the three of them once again walked up to Lin Tian.
"Who goes first?"
The three looked at one another, none willing to be the first to reveal the conditions offered by their school.
The terms their schools had given them could be adjusted, but there was a limit to what they could accept. Whoever spoke first would inevitably be at a disadvantage.
Even if they revised the terms afterward, it would leave Lin Tian with a poor impression.
As for Nie Rong, they had already excluded him from consideration. The conditions offered by each of their schools were better than his.
After remaining deadlocked for a long while, Nangong Ya was the first to step forward.
"Since none of you are willing, I'll speak first about Magic City University's conditions."
"Magic City University will add two conditions on top of Dragon Soaring University's offer."
"First, Magic City University will not assign you any teacher, nor will it force you to find one. You only need to cultivate according to your own ideas."
"From time to time, experts of the Extraordinary Realm and Saint Realm will return to Magic City University. If you encounter any problems then, you may seek guidance from those experts directly."
"Second, you will enjoy absolute freedom at Magic City University. As long as you complete the required credits for each year, you may act as you please or leave Magic City University whenever you wish."
As soon as Nangong Ya presented those two conditions, Gu Yao and Yin Tinglian visibly panicked.
They had never expected Nangong Ya to open with a king bomb. The conditions she proposed were practically their final bottom line.
"I understand Magic City University's terms."
Lin Tian nodded, then looked toward Gu Yao and Yin Tinglian.
"Please speak, teachers."
"Ancient Capital University's terms are similar to Magic City University's, but we cannot grant you absolute freedom. Beyond the Ancient Capital lies danger at every step; we must ensure your safety."
Gu Yao spoke. Outside the Ancient Capital was Blue Star's largest demonic beast mountain range, where far too many terrifying demonic beasts dwelled.
"Jiangnan University's terms are the same, except the condition concerning a teacher will be changed to having a vice president—namely, a Martial Saint—as your teacher."
"That vice president is rather strict."
Yin Tinglian took the opportunity to state Jiangnan University's terms.
"However, our Jiangnan University has one trait that no other university possesses. Student Lin may be interested in it."
Yin Tinglian suddenly changed the subject, instantly catching Lin Tian's interest.
"Please tell me, Teacher Yin!"
"Jiangnan is famous for its beauties, and Jiangnan University is no exception. If Student Lin enters Jiangnan University, who knows how many people will fall for you."
"Yin Tinglian, you're too despicable!"
Gu Yao snapped. What had been a proper competition had turned into Yin Tinglian resorting to such underhanded tactics.
"Speaking of beauties, my Magic City University is no less impressive."
At that moment, Nangong Ya let out a soft laugh.
"Lin Tian, Nangong Qingwan, Magic City's number one prodigy and your classmate, happens to be my niece. She is known as Magic City's number one beauty."
"Hmph, isn't Yin Yingyu of my Yin family also Jiangnan's number one beauty?"
For a moment, a perfectly good university competition suddenly became a beauty contest.
Gu Yao and Nie Rong searched through their memories but could not find a woman capable of competing with Nangong Qingwan and Yin Yingyu.
Lin Tian looked at Nangong Ya with a strange expression. He had not expected this gentle and graceful woman to start arguing directly with Teacher Yin from Jiangnan University. It was truly odd.
It seemed the gentle image Teacher Nangong had given him was all an act.
Seeing things heading in the wrong direction, Lin Tian hurriedly spoke up to stop them.
"Cough, cough. Please stop arguing, teachers."
"I, Lin Tian, would never choose a place simply because it has more beautiful women. I'm not that kind of person."
Upon hearing Lin Tian say this, a glimmer of hope rose in the hearts of Nie Rong and Gu Yao.
"However, compared to the terms offered by Magic City University, the other three universities do not quite meet my expectations."
"I long more for freedom, and I do not have many requirements when it comes to teachers. I prefer studying on my own."
The moment Lin Tian said this, the four of them already knew his choice.
"Teacher Nangong, I want to join Magic City University."
Lin Tian looked solemnly at Nangong Ya. This was his choice. For the next four years, or perhaps even longer, he would be in Magic City.
"Welcome, welcome!"
Nangong Ya felt as though a great burden had been lifted from her shoulders.
"Gaining an Extreme Martial Artist like you has also been the wish of many teachers at our Magic City University."
This year, too many monsters had emerged in the Imperial Capital, especially Dongfang Huang, who possessed the strength to crush all other prodigies.
Neither Magic City, the Ancient Capital, nor Jiangnan City could contend with him. The university martial arts tournaments over the next four years would inevitably become Dongfang Huang's stage alone.
Their only hope was to obtain Lin Tian, this Extreme Martial Artist.
As long as they raised Lin Tian's cultivation, Dongfang Huang would no longer be a threat.
"Everyone, Lin Tian belongs to Magic City University now!"
Nangong Ya looked at Nie Rong and the other two with a broad smile.
Obtaining an Extreme Martial Artist like Lin Tian was absolutely the most boast-worthy thing possible.
"Congratulations..."
The three said unwillingly.
They had all come with assignments, yet Magic City University had ultimately taken Lin Tian.
"Hehe!"
Nangong Ya was overjoyed. The four major universities had all gone all out in fighting over Lin Tian, this Extreme Martial Artist, yet in the end, he had still been taken by Magic City University.
Just as Lin Tian decided to join Magic City University, the room's door was shoved open, and the Martial Saint Yuanming walked in with a disappointed expression.
"I knew you wouldn't choose Dragon Soaring University. Even if we offered the same conditions, it would still be the same, wouldn't it?"
"I like freedom. The Imperial Capital's environment cannot allow me to be free."
"Only after I possess sufficient strength will I consider going to the Imperial Capital."
Lin Tian looked calmly at the Martial Saint Yuanming. Even the Imperial Court could not restrain the great families of the Imperial Capital, so how could he possibly go there?
The Martial Saint Yuanming looked at Lin Tian for a long time before finally speaking helplessly.
"Then that's that. Do you have anything you need to pack? If not, continue recuperating here for two days. Once your injuries have healed, you'll head to Magic City."
"I'll accompany you there."
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