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After arriving, Tang Miao first returned to his place and rested for a day. Then he went to the Qingtian Hunter Agency, but there were still no commissions they could accept.
After teasing Ling Ling for a while and mooching a lunch off her, Tang Miao left.
This time, he had obtained the Spirit Fire, Rose Flame, as well as some of Chao He's wealth. Although Chao He had only been an Intermediate Mage, one really couldn't underestimate a criminal's accumulated wealth. There were quite a few miscellaneous magical tools alone.
Most of them were Beginner-level, with a few Intermediate-level ones.
Even so, after handling Rose Flame as a package deal, Tang Miao still obtained more than fifty million in starting capital.
Looking at the balance on his card, Tang Miao murmured smugly, "Looks like making money isn't that hard after all."
Of course, after browsing around a magic resources shop, that thought vanished instantly. This much money wasn't even enough for one set of resources to break through to the Advanced Level...
The next day.
The new semester began. The Green Campus of Pearl Academy had recruited quite a few new students again.
Tang Miao also saw Ai Tutu and Mu Nujiao.
Ai Tutu, however, didn't immediately fight to the death as he had expected. Perhaps because she had just arrived, she wanted to leave a good impression in the academy?
But in Tang Miao's view, she was simply overthinking it. Not to mention the Main Campus of Pearl Academy—even the Green Campus had tens of thousands of students.
He was the only exception, having been directly recruited by the dean and sent into the Main Campus.
With the new students reporting this time, the Lightning Element students who hadn't previously been cultivating at school also came back. Those who needed to take their graduation assessments, as well as those who had already joined certain factions or clans, had all come here.
Tang Miao even discovered that the Main Campus of the Lightning Academy wasn't actually short on people. It was just that, because their output was so outstanding, they rarely stayed in the academy. Quite a few of the older seniors had already reached the Advanced Level.
However, they were ultimately about to leave the academy. Besides, even though they knew Tang Miao had firmly held first place in the Lightning Academy after winning two battles across levels, no one came to challenge him.
One reason was that they were graduating, and another was the difference in age.
Tang Miao was the same age as the new students. How could they bring themselves to challenge him?
As for the invitations from the various clans, they were no longer as numerous as before now that the semester had begun. It was as if he had been forgotten...
After the opening ceremony ended, Tang Miao took Mu Nujiao and Ai Tutu for a stroll. Pearl Academy was huge, and he had never actually stayed in the Green Campus either, so he took them around while familiarizing himself with the route.
Looking at the nearby new students, Ai Tutu noticed that when they looked over, most of their gazes fell either on Mu Nujiao or on her own rabbit. With a slightly smug expression, she said, "Tang Miao, you're not that famous either. It looks like not many people in this school know you."
Tang Miao said indifferently, "I've never even stayed in the Green Campus. Even if some people entered school at the same time as me, their talent wasn't good enough. They didn't even have the chance to get to know me~"
Seeing Tang Miao showing off, Ai Tutu unhappily let out a soft "Tsk."
Mu Nujiao, who had remained silent all this time, spoke up. "Is it really all right to be this arrogant?"
Mu Nujiao hadn't forgotten her family's previous instructions. For someone this abnormal, since they knew him and could win him over, they had to make every effort to do so!
Tang Miao had no powerful faction supporting him. Being an Intermediate Mage was fine for now, but once he reached the Advanced and Super Levels in the future, the gap would certainly become apparent if he lacked the support of a major faction.
That was why Mu Nujiao couldn't help speaking after hearing what Tang Miao said.
In her view, without the support of a major faction, advancing to the Advanced Level would be an enormous hurdle for Tang Miao. As for clan descendants like them, although their talent was inferior to his, that would be their best opportunity to surpass him.
Ever since his Lightning Element had advanced to Intermediate Level Three, Tang Miao had already felt that, at school, he was absolutely at the level of a big shot.
"Strength speaks for itself, so naturally I should be a little arrogant. Otherwise, why would I cultivate so hard?"
Mu Nujiao curled her lips and continued, "Don't you think about the future? Breaking through from the Intermediate to Advanced Level isn't something talent alone can necessarily make smooth."
Tang Miao stopped and turned to look at Mu Nujiao, who was standing there beautifully. Licking his lips, he said, "You want to recruit me?"
Mu Nujiao didn't hide it and answered frankly, "I think there isn't a clan—or any faction, for that matter—that doesn't want to recruit you right now."
"You're that honest?" Tang Miao said with a laugh.
Mu Nujiao's lips curved upward. "Would lying be useful?"
"Since you're being so honest, how about I give you a chance?" Tang Miao said after thinking it over.
"Hm?"
Mu Nujiao and Ai Tutu looked at Tang Miao at the same time, seemingly curious about what this so-called opportunity was. In truth, both Ai Tutu and Mu Nujiao guessed that Tang Miao's opportunity was nothing more than wanting Mu Nujiao herself.
"We're all Mages. Let's have a match. If you win, I'll join the Mu Clan. If you lose, you'll be responsible for my meals for three years."
The moment Tang Miao finished speaking, both girls froze. Ai Tutu cursed even more loudly, "You're shameless! Sister Mu is very strong, but how could she possibly be your opponent?"
Mu Nujiao still had enough self-awareness. If she fought Tang Miao, she was certain she wouldn't have the slightest chance of winning.
"What are you in such a hurry for? I haven't finished."
Tang Miao waved his hand with a smile. "I mean, we'll have a match where I defend and you attack. As long as you can hit me—even just my clothes—before your magic energy is exhausted, you win. So, what do you say? Do you dare?"
Although Tang Miao was powerful, Mu Nujiao wasn't weak either! Not only was her talent impressive, she also had the Mu Clan supporting her. Her Wind Element and Plant Element had both reached the Intermediate Level. Under these circumstances, with Tang Miao only defending, could she really fail to touch him even once?
A burst of anger flashed through Mu Nujiao's beautiful eyes. Holding back her displeasure, she asked, "You'll keep your word?"
"Of course. But you'd better think it through. You'll be responsible for my three meals a day for three years~ To put it bluntly, you'll be my maid for three years."
"Three years it is!"
Seeing how confident Tang Miao looked, Mu Nujiao felt that she might really be unable to win. But wasn't this an opportunity? Besides, wasn't it basically just sharing a place for three years? She could bring Ai Tutu along, and everything would be fine!
Ai Tutu stood frozen to the side. She hadn't even mentioned sharing a place yet, but this arrogant man had already arranged it himself?
Still, she felt a little puzzled inside. If Mu Nujiao really won, then this rotten lecher would become her best friend's man... For a moment, Ai Tutu felt... rather puzzled.
Since things had already reached this point, they naturally couldn't let the opportunity pass. Looking at the two girls, Tang Miao said, "Come with me. I'll take you to the Training Ground."
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