Mu Xi Leaving? Promotion Match!

Mu Xi looked down at Xu Yue, who was lying on her lap with his eyes closed, her beautiful eyes filled with nothing but tenderness and love.

This face, which she had watched grow from childhood to maturity, was something she could never tire of looking at, no matter how much time passed.

Her slender, fair, and delicate hands rested gently on either side of Xu Yue's head.

Her soft fingertips massaged his temples, soothing the mental fatigue he felt from comprehending his Spear Intent.

The hands that were usually used to grip a Forging Hammer were now surprisingly light and gentle.

"A-Yue, was it because of that Tang Wulin earlier?"

Xu Yue kept his eyes closed, hesitating for only a split second before smiling and replying, "No, I just suddenly realized something, which made my emotions a bit unstable."

"Look at me now, aren't I doing just fine?"

There was no need to mention anything regarding Tang San.

Perhaps Mu Xi would believe what he said.

But other than adding unnecessary worry, it would bring no benefits.

As time slowly ticked by, Xu Yue's mental power gradually grew stronger under the feedback of his Spear Intent.

At this moment, he opened his eyes, looked at Mu Xi's profile through the gap in her raised clothing, and asked softly.

"Sister Mu Xi, do you have something you want to tell me?"

Hearing this, the hands that were massaging him paused, and Mu Xi's voice sounded somewhat strained.

"What do you mean? Don't overthink it..."

"Really?" Xu Yue pressed, "I can feel that your state of mind has been very off these past few days."

"If you don't want to talk about it, I'll get up."

As he spoke, Xu Yue lifted his body slightly, intending to sit up.

But before he could actually move, Mu Xi hurriedly pressed him back down onto her lap with force.

"Don't! I'll tell you..."

Seeing Xu Yue about to get up, Mu Xi felt a surge of anxiety.

She quickly used both hands to press him back onto her lap.

She looked at Xu Yue, who had settled back down, bit her lower lip gently, and finally spoke the words she had been holding inside for days.

"It's... about applying to Shrek Academy."

"Applying to Shrek?" Xu Yue was stunned, immediately looking at Mu Xi, "Is the application period for this year's Shrek enrollment starting already?!"

Although Shrek Academy remained the number one academy on the continent, their enrollment had changed from once a year to once every three years.

"That's right." Mu Xi lowered her beautiful eyes slightly and nodded her head, "Principal Yu Zhen told me that my strength and talent are sufficient to apply to this year's Shrek."

"If I'm willing, he will give me a recommendation quota."

After hearing this, Xu Yue nodded inwardly.

Mu Xi was only fourteen years old, yet she was already a peak Level 37 Soul Elder and had just successfully promoted to a Level 4 Blacksmith.

This was far stronger than the version of her in the original timeline, who had needed a quota from the Blacksmith Association to get in.

Even Xu Xiaoyu, the prominent figure in the Advanced Division of Eastsea Academy, didn't have a soul power much higher than hers now.

Applying to Shrek with such talent wasn't a sure thing, but it was certainly well within her grasp.

"Isn't that a good thing?"

Xu Yue looked at Mu Xi and smiled gently, "As the number one academy on the continent, what you learn at Shrek will definitely be far better than at Eastsea Academy. Why wouldn't you want to go?"

He paused for a moment and asked, "Is it because of me?"

Mu Xi nodded silently, her voice very soft.

"A-Yue, you are a member of the Xu Family after all..."

"The Xu Family usually applies to the Sun Moon Royal Academy; almost no one chooses Shrek. I'm afraid..."

As she spoke, her voice became even fainter, "I'm afraid that if I go to Shrek, I won't be able to see you for a long time."

Xu Yue stared at Mu Xi for a while, then suddenly smiled, reached out, and touched her pretty face: "Silly Xi'er, have you forgotten my relationship with the Xu Family?"

"Besides, my teacher is the Sky Phoenix Douluo, and the Spirit Pagoda headquarters is right there in Shrek City. How could we possibly not see each other for a long time?"

"Who knows, maybe I'll apply to Shrek too."

"Really?" The worry on Mu Xi's pretty face vanished instantly, and she looked at him with pleasant surprise.

"You're not lying to me? You'll really apply to Shrek?"

"Of course it's true, why would I lie to you?" Xu Yue replied with a smile, though he couldn't help but sigh inwardly at Shrek's status.

Having stood on the continent for over twenty thousand years, Shrek's influence had long since permeated every aspect of life.

Just the title of "Shrek Graduate" was enough to receive preferential treatment in the vast majority of places.

Just like Wu Zhangkong; even Principal Yu Zhen had to treat him with the utmost respect.

It is precisely for this reason that the upper echelons of the Federation are so wary of Shrek, though the matching formidable military strength is also a key factor.

"However, Xiao Yan doesn't meet the requirements to apply yet, so we might have to wait until the next session to go."

Hearing Xu Yue's reply, Mu Xi let out a soft huff.

"Hmph, I knew it!"

"Feeling a bit better now?" Xu Yue smiled, though the hand he was using to stroke her cheek was suddenly gripped tightly by Mu Xi.

Mu Xi nodded happily, but her expression changed quickly, her tone carrying a warning: "But A-Yue, don't think that just because I'm going to Shrek, you can recklessly interact with other girls."

"When the time comes, I'll have Xiao Yan keep a close eye on you."

"Cough, cough," Xu Yue felt a bit guilty, "When have I ever?"

"Really?" Mu Xi's golden eyes narrowed slightly as she said faintly, "Do you think I don't know about the deal between you and Zixin?"

Xu Yue's expression stiffened, and he laughed sheepishly: "Xi'er, you knew all along?"

"Hmph," Mu Xi sneered, "For the past two years, Zixin has been whispering 'Xiao Yan this, Xiao Yan that' in my ear every day, hinting at it in a roundabout way. Did you really think I couldn't tell?"

"If it weren't for you, do you think I'd be willing to share with Xiao Yan?" By the end, her tone was filled with resentment.

"Xi'er, it's so good to have met you." Xu Yue looked at Mu Xi, feeling moved in his heart.

"Hmph, what else? What other choice do I have?"

Mu Xi rolled her eyes at him, looking annoyed.

Suddenly, as if she had discovered something, her beautiful eyes widened instantly: "Wait... Xi'er? Xu Yue, you've grown bold, haven't you? You don't even dare to call me sister anymore!"

Mu Xi suddenly opened her cherry lips and leaned down to bite him, as if she wanted to vent all the little dissatisfactions of the past few years.

"I'll bite you to death!"

"Hiss! Xi'er... Sister Mu Xi... take it easy! If you keep doing this, don't blame me for fighting back!"

"Wait, A-Yue, you... mmm..."

Ever since he met Tang Wulin at the Blacksmith Association Building, Xu Yue had not encountered him again.

After all, even though the First Grade classes were all in the same teaching building, the chances of a chance encounter were actually quite low unless one was intentionally looking for someone.

Two months passed in a flash.

Xu Yue had once again fallen into his established cultivation routine.

Inside the Class One classroom.

As the final class ended, Ye Yingluo stood at the podium without leaving immediately.

"Students, the Class Promotion Tournament has officially begun."

"However, today's match is Class Five challenging Class Four. If any of you are interested, you can go and take a look."

"Of course, your teacher sees all your hard work, and I believe that in this Class Promotion Tournament, you will surely achieve great results and bring glory to our class!"