Jia Nan Academy Recruitment

A few days later, Jia Nan Academy's recruitment team was about to arrive in Wutan City to recruit talented youths. The news made countless young people leap with excitement.

"Xiao Tian, do you want to sign up?"

That morning, Ya Fei brought up Jia Nan Academy's recruitment of talented youths with Ye Tian.

"Of course I do. We can't stay in Wutan City forever. We need to go out and make our way in the world."

Naturally, Ye Tian had to take a look at Jia Nan Academy.

"Will it bring trouble?" Xiao Yi Xian worried that Ye Tian would be targeted by powerful people again at Jia Nan Academy.

"Don't worry. Earth-tier cultivation techniques are rare treasures in the Jia Ma Empire, but Jia Nan Academy has many geniuses from the Middle Continent. They don't lack Earth-tier cultivation techniques, so you don't need to worry that I'll be targeted."

"Don't worry. Besides, what we did in Wutan City might not even reach Jia Nan Academy."

"Jia Nan Academy is located in the Black Corner Region, a lawless place beyond anyone's control. If we want to open Auction Houses throughout the Dou Qi Continent in the future, the Black Corner Region is also a place we must conquer."

"But before we go, we need to make some preparations."

Ye Tian explained his plan to the two women. Afterward, they would have to invite that old man, Ice Emperor Hai Bodong, out of retirement before heading to Jia Nan Academy.

"Good! We'll do that." The two women nodded, feeling that the plan was quite good.

A few days earlier, Ya Fei had taken the Profound Origin Pill and advanced to a Five-star Dou Master. Xiao Yi Xian had also advanced to a Four-star Dou Master. As their strength grew, the two women became increasingly capable and no longer feared challenges.

"Tap, tap..."

Just then, a burst of hurried footsteps rang out. Immediately afterward, Zhao Ling came rushing into the courtyard.

"Xiao Ling, what is it?" Ya Fei asked curiously.

"Xiao Family's Third Young Master came looking for Brother Ye Tian. He said he has something to ask of him, and it seems rather urgent."

Zhao Ling quickly told Ye Tian what had happened.

"Then let's go take a look!"

Ye Tian immediately rose to his feet and walked out of the courtyard.

Ya Fei and Xiao Yi Xian followed behind Ye Tian as well, wanting to see what exactly Xiao Yan had come for.

When Ye Tian and the others arrived at the Auction House Reception Hall, they saw that besides Xiao Yan, Xiao Xun'er and Xiao Yu were also there.

"Brother Ye, it's been a long time. What have you been busy with lately?"

Seeing Ye Tian arrive, Xiao Yan hurriedly stood to greet him.

"What else could I be doing besides cultivating and refining pills? Go on, what do you need from me?"

Ye Tian knew that Xiao Yan had not come to see him without a reason.

"We came to invite you to register for Jia Nan Academy."

Xiao Yan hurriedly explained. He had heard that Jia Nan Academy was filled with geniuses. If a Cheater like Ye Tian went there, it would definitely become lively.

"Ye Tian, the one who came to Wutan City to recruit students this time is my mentor, Teacher Ruo Lin... With your strength and talent, it's even possible that the academy might directly admit you into the Inner Academy. Jia Nan Academy's Inner Academy disciples and Outer Academy disciples..."

At that moment, the long-legged beauty Xiao Yu gave Ye Tian a detailed introduction to Jia Nan Academy.

"I'll definitely go, but what you said about me being directly admitted into the Inner Academy—that should be impossible."

Ye Tian knew that anyone who wanted to enter Jia Nan Academy's Inner Academy had to pass the Selection Tournament. Direct admission into the Inner Academy simply did not exist.

"Brother Ye, I'd like to ask you to refine three Spirit Gathering Pills for me. But I've only prepared eight Second-order Wind-attribute Demonic Cores and some spirit herbs. As for the remaining Wind-attribute Demonic Cores, I'll make them up to you later."

"What do you say? Help me out and save me from this urgent situation. I'll owe you a favor."

Xiao Yan then took out eight Wind-attribute Demonic Cores and a large pile of spirit herbs, asking Ye Tian to help him make several Spirit Gathering Pills.

"No problem. I'll make four Spirit Gathering Pills for you. And you don't need to make up the remaining Wind-attribute Demonic Cores."

Ye Tian understood that Xiao Yan and the others wanted to use the Spirit Gathering Pills to increase their strength and display their potential at the academy recruitment event.

"Then thank you very much. If you ever need anything in the future, I'll definitely back you up. I'll brave fire and water without hesitation."

Seeing that Ye Tian was willing to help, Xiao Yan was immediately immensely grateful.

"Young Master Xiao, if Na Lan Yan Ran learned of your current strength, she would probably regret it to death."

At that moment, Ya Fei used her soul perception to sense Xiao Yan's realm and discovered that the little fellow's strength had risen quite quickly.

"Sister Ya Fei, don't make fun of me. Na Lan Yan Ran and I already called off our engagement. She has nothing to do with me anymore."

Xiao Yan gave a foolish smile. Being publicly reminded by Ya Fei of his affairs with Na Lan Yan Ran left him somewhat embarrassed.

"Ye Tian, what realm are you at now?"

At that moment, Xiao Xun'er sensed Ye Tian's aura and found that she could not make out his realm at all.

"Eight-star Dou Master." Ye Tian nodded.

"What? An... Eight-star Dou Master?"

"Brother Ye, are you cheating?"

"Ye Tian, at this rate, you'll become a Da Dou Shi in another two or three months."

Xiao Yan and the others stared at Ye Tian as if he were a monster. Is this guy even human?

"Brother Xiao Yan, what does cheating mean?"

Xiao Xun'er looked at Xiao Yan. He always said things she could not understand. It was truly strange.

Ya Fei, Xiao Yi Xian, Xiao Yu, and the others also looked curiously at Xiao Yan, while Ye Tian remained calm.

"It means Brother Ye cultivates very quickly."

Xiao Yan hurriedly explained. How did I let a term from my past life on Blue Star slip out? I hope no one notices anything.

"Xiao Yan, let's leave it at that for now. Come back this afternoon to collect the pills."

Ye Tian quickly changed the subject and diverted everyone's attention. He then put away the spirit herbs and Magical Cores Xiao Yan had brought, preparing to refine the Spirit Gathering Pills.

"Then thank you very much."

Xiao Yan immediately stood and bid farewell to Ye Tian before leading the two women out of the Auction House.

A few days later, Jia Nan Academy's recruitment team finally arrived at the square outside Wutan City's gates. In addition, young geniuses from several cities near Wutan City had come here to register.

That day, the square outside Wutan City's gates was packed solid with people. However, most were merely there to watch the excitement. No matter the world, whenever something major happened, there would never be a shortage of Onlookers.

Wutan City's City Lord had no choice but to dispatch the City Guard to maintain order. Otherwise, with so many people gathered together, the place would surely descend into chaos.

"After registering, I plan to ask that mentor, Teacher Ruo Lin, for some time off. First, I'll go with Master Gu Ni to Black Rock City to take the Alchemist assessment, then head to the Monster Mountain Range to improve my strength. Once I reach the Da Dou Shi realm, I plan to use the Critical Strike Secret Technique and find a chance to kill that Fourth-order Magical Beast, the Crimson Flame Tiger."

"Do you want to come to the Monster Mountain Range with me and gain some experience?"

That morning, Ye Tian explained his travel plans to Ya Fei and Xiao Yi Xian.

"Of course we're going."

Xiao Yi Xian did not need to think about it. Ye Tian was going to avenge his parents, so naturally she had to help him.

"I'll go make arrangements first."

Seeing this, Ya Fei hurriedly went to instruct Zhao Ling, Olette, Zhang Hu, and the others to properly manage the work at the Wutan City Auction House.

"Xiao Tian, go register first. We'll wait for you at the Auction House, then we'll head to Black Rock City."

Old Man Gu Ni walked out from his residence at that moment, telling Ye Tian to hurry while there was still time.

"Alright!"

Ye Tian immediately left the Auction House and headed toward the square outside Wutan City's gates.

As he walked through the streets, Ye Tian did not see many people. They had probably all gone to watch the grand occasion of Jia Nan Academy's recruitment.

When he arrived at the square by the city gates, Ye Tian saw an endlessly long line for testing. It seemed several hundred people long, and he had no idea when they would reach the front.

"Brother Ye, over here."

At that moment, Xiao Yan led several people over from the other side. Seeing Ye Tian, he quickly waved at him.

At that moment, Xiao Ning, standing beside Xiao Yan, looked at Ye Tian with a flicker of apprehension in his eyes. Remembering that he had actually hated this Prodigy a few months ago, he now wished he could slap himself several times. As for Xiao Mei and another young girl, they felt nothing but admiration. After all, Ye Tian was now an Eight-star Dou Master.

"You have quite a few people here."

Ye Tian walked over and greeted Xiao Yan and the others. Aside from Xiao Xun'er, Xiao Yu, Xiao Ning, and Xiao Mei, Xiao Yan's group also included a young girl named Xiao Qi. Xiao Yan had probably produced a large amount of Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid over the past few months, allowing the little girl to meet Jia Nan Academy's recruitment standards as well.

"Not that many, just these few. Everyone, come with me. We'll go this way, so there's no need to queue." Xiao Yu explained to Ye Tian.

"Then thank you."

Ye Tian understood that Xiao Yu wanted to lead them through the back door.

Next, Xiao Yu led everyone around to the back of the square, then took out a green token and handed it to a young military officer.

"Let them through."

When the young military officer saw the token in Xiao Yu's hand, he immediately ordered the soldiers to clear a narrow path.

"Let's go!" Xiao Yu waved her hand, signaling for Ye Tian and the others to enter the passage.

"Whoosh..."

As Ye Tian and the others entered the passage, they immediately felt the cold killing intent emanating from the soldiers.

Xiao Yu, Xiao Mei, Xiao Qi, and Xiao Ning instantly felt as though they had fallen into an ice cellar, their legs trembling.

"What's this supposed to mean?"

"Probably a show of force for those of us taking the back door."

Ye Tian and Xiao Yan found it rather amusing and continued forward with normal expressions. Even Xiao Xun'er was unaffected, because all three of them had killed enemies some time ago.

"Huh! Why aren't you three afraid?"

The unusual reactions of Ye Tian and the other two immediately drew the attention of the soldiers.

"Gentlemen, why should we be afraid?" Ye Tian asked in return.

Xiao Yan and Xiao Xun'er exchanged smiles. Some time ago, the two of them had attacked the Vulture Mercenary Group alongside Ye Tian and killed enemies. They had long since become immune to this kind of killing aura.

"Senior Ke, all three of them have killed enemies before. Your little bit of killing intent is completely useless against them."

Xiao Yu had already been somewhat displeased with the soldiers' attempt at a show of force. Now, seeing the soldiers at a loss, she was extremely pleased.

"So that's how it is! Interesting. Hurry inside."

The leading young military officer walked over, looking at Ye Tian and the other two with approving eyes before telling the soldiers to rein in their killing intent.

"Senior Ke, thank you."

Xiao Yu hurriedly thanked the young military officer and led Ye Tian and the others swiftly through the passage.

Upon reaching the center of the square, Ye Tian saw an enormous tent erected there. Some young men and women who had passed the tests excitedly entered from outside the square, looking as thrilled as if they had been admitted to Tsinghua University or Peking University, jumping with joy.

"Yu'er, you finally came."

At that moment, a woman's voice rang out. Immediately afterward, a beautiful woman in a red dress rushed out of the tent and threw her arms around Xiao Yu. Her jade-like hands began taking liberties, completely ignoring the fact that others were present.

"You little brat, get off me..."

Xiao Yu gave an embarrassed cry, her face instantly flushing red. She then hurriedly pushed away the red-dressed beauty's wandering hands.