Shock

After Ouyang Yuan conceded, Tang Miao withdrew the Lightning he was about to unleash.

Everyone present, especially those from the Lightning Institute, was utterly stunned!

A student who had only recently arrived, and who normally should still be in high school preparing for the college entrance exams.

Yet, this little brother who should be taking exams had directly stormed into the main campus? And what's more, he had defeated the top prodigy of the Lightning Institute, Ouyang Yuan, as a Beginner Mage!?

If no one had witnessed this firsthand, no one would ever believe it...

After all, it was simply too unbelievable...

But at the same time, it was also real. Four elements, with two of them being Innate Soul Seeds? Thought Star Track... Innate Dual Element...

At this moment, many people felt heaven was unfair!

And at this moment, Dean Xiao, along with Qian Kun and Sun Yuan, were practically jumping with excitement!

Especially Sun Yuan and Qian Kun. With Tang Miao's monstrous talent, he would definitely have a place in this year's academy competition. And if he could achieve some outstanding results then, the rewards they would receive would be the culmination of their life's efforts!

Dean Xiao was even more thrilled. A monstrous prodigy like this appearing at Pearl Academy meant that in the future, their academy would surpass any academy in China. Even the Imperial Capital would be incomparable... Moreover, it was likely that by then, Pearl Academy would be nominated on a global scale.

At this moment, Ai Tutu, who had just been cursing Tang Miao, looked at him with sparkling eyes and said, "Sister Mu, this guy is an absolute powerhouse! If you can find a way to recruit him into the Mu family after you join this academy, then the Mu family's future will be boundless!"

For the first time, Mu Nujiao didn't retort to Ai Tutu. Instead, she shook her head and sighed, "With his talent, I'm afraid our Mu family wouldn't be able to take him in."

Ai Tutu chuckled and added, "With your goddess aura, wouldn't that lecher be completely smitten? Having someone like him as a husband wouldn't be bad either!"

For the first time, Mu Nujiao didn't retort to Ai Tutu. Clearly, if Tang Miao had the intention, she would be willing.

Wasn't this the role of daughters from influential families?

Mu Nujiao had always understood this. Just like her sister, even though she was only in high school, she already understood how to secure benefits for the family.

Seeing Mu Nujiao fall silent, Ai Tutu was slightly taken aback. She had actually just been speaking casually. But she hadn't expected Mu Nujiao to have no reaction?

"Sister Mu, you're not actually willing to marry him, are you?"

Hearing this, Mu Nujiao blushed shyly and chided, "What are you saying? He might not even be interested in me..."

After a pause, Mu Nujiao sighed again, "Besides, I'm not like you. I can't get the freedom I want... If he's truly willing to join the Mu family, I'd naturally be willing to marry him."

As Mu Nujiao spoke, there was no trace of emotion in her eyes. She wasn't infatuated; it was simply the awareness of a daughter from an influential family.

Ai Tutu smacked her lips, "If you're willing to marry him, then I'll just have to settle for being his mistress~ Alas~"

Mu Nujiao: "..."

She was actually quite impressed by Ai Tutu's audacious personality. However, this little devil was just like this.

Was Ai Tutu experiencing love at first sight? Naturally not. She simply felt Tang Miao was very powerful, and not boring. Coupled with her noticing a hint of sadness in Mu Nujiao, she had said that.

As the pampered eldest daughter of the Ai family, how could she possibly be a mistress to someone else?

At the same time, those who had been gathered by Ouyang Yuan were completely bewildered. Who would have thought that Ouyang Yuan's attempt to gain fame before graduation would turn out like this? He had become a stepping stone for someone else...

As for some of the young masters from influential families, they immediately transmitted all the details of what happened back to their families.

Such a dazzling prodigy, if taken in by a particular family, would bring considerable merit to the recommender!

Tang Miao, the person involved, naturally knew nothing of this. At this moment, he had been brought to the office by Dean Xiao.

"I thought having an Innate Soul Seed and Thought Star Track was already incredible talent. I never expected you to give me such a huge surprise... You truly make one look at you with new eyes," Dean Xiao said with a kindly smile.

Simultaneously, he was already thinking about how to keep Tang Miao within the academy. He knew that Tang Miao currently had no background, meaning he could be poached at any time. If he didn't want Tang Miao to leave, he would definitely have to find a way to make him stay.

But no matter how much the academy favored him, it was limited...

As Dean Xiao was pondering, Tang Miao said, "Dean, I heard that if one gets first place, they can get five days of cultivation time in the Three-Step Tower?"

Hearing this, Dean Xiao snapped back to attention and nodded at Tang Miao.

"Can I go in and cultivate today then?"

For Tang Miao right now, the most important thing was naturally cultivation! Not only did his Ice Element need training, but his Summoning Element did as well.

As for his Space Element, he could only choose to put it aside for now...

The Ice Element was his other main offensive power, while the Summoning Element was naturally for Xiao Bai.

Dean Xiao wasn't listening to Tang Miao's request. Instead, he hesitated and looked at Tang Miao, saying, "Tang Miao, do you not realize the magnitude of the shock your actions today will cause?"

"Hm?"

Tang Miao paused, then asked, "What do you mean?"

Dean Xiao's lips twitched slightly, but he patiently continued, "The talent you displayed today has surpassed far too many people. Moreover, based on my estimation, your talent ranking among the younger generation should be within the top three."

It seemed unlikely that Tang Miao's talent would only be ranked fifth, but he couldn't be sure of the exact position.

He continued, "Therefore, I expect many forces will come looking for you very soon... At that time, will you leave Pearl Academy?"

Although Dean Xiao knew that if Tang Miao was determined to leave, he wouldn't be able to stop him, he still wanted to try and retain him. After all, this was a matter that concerned the future direction of the academy!

Tang Miao froze for a moment, then waved his hand dismissively. "Dean, what's the big deal? If I really wanted to join any faction, I would have joined the Judgment Society directly. Why would I come here?"

He also knew how many recruitment offers his exposure today would attract. But if he wanted to, wouldn't joining the Judgment Society be enough?

Why else would he work so hard? Wasn't it all for the freedom to do whatever he wanted in the future, to do as he pleased, and to leave whenever he wanted without any restrictions!

However, hearing Dean Xiao's words, Tang Miao finally understood why Dean Xiao had looked so worried. A sly smile then appeared on his face. "Dean Xiao, so your silence all this time was because you were afraid I'd leave, huh?"