Moxi Bailin, an Abnormal Welcome Party

Admission Tickets were limited in number. What was that number? Could it meet the needs of the Wizard Freshmen on Ancient Forest Mountain? The number of people had already exceeded four hundred; excluding those who failed the assessment, this number—

Wang Ya frowned. From what he had learned over the past two days, Ancient Forest Mountain was not the only assessment site for freshmen in The Umbral Expanse.

And Wizard Yis's words indicated that competition on Ancient Forest Mountain was fierce enough that rules had been established to prevent malicious incidents. Rules would only be used to restrain what had happened before.

In Wizard Yis's information records, Wang Ya's Supernatural Nurturing wizardry was Iron Hide Steel Claws, with the nurtured subject being a Black Feather Crow.

After the Thorn Heart mutation, Harak's size and appearance no longer looked much like the manifestation of wizardry, but powerful Wizards could perceive the Supernatural Essence within.

If Wang Ya wanted to, he could obtain an Admission Ticket to Umbral Wizard Academy from Wizard Yis at any time.

But that was not Wang Ya's best choice. There was something else that required him to remain on Ancient Forest Mountain for a while first.

Basic Supernatural Knowledge was Wang Ya's weak point. Only after making up for it could he proceed to study and master subsequent Advanced Wizardry knowledge.

Over these two days, Wang Ya had discovered that quite a few books piled on the bookshelves in the freshmen lodgings contained genuine Supernatural Knowledge.

Most of it was basic, but it was precisely what Wang Ya needed.

They seemed to have been deliberately scattered and mixed among the bookshelves. Wizard Freshmen had to inspect them carefully to discover them.

If they missed this Basic Supernatural Knowledge, they could only spend a considerable number of Magic Stones—or even the internally used Contribution Points—to purchase it at a Wizard Academy.

That was the true Wizard World: brilliant, grand, and realistic. Everything rested upon the foundation of Equivalent Exchange—giving and gaining.

There was no reason to abandon something he could obtain.

A solid foundation would allow Wang Ya to adapt to Umbral Wizard Academy more quickly.

Wizard Yis left the grand conference hall.

At that moment, a voice suddenly boomed through the room. "Everyone, I am Moxi Bailin, a Direct Lineage Member of the Bailin Wizard Family. Welcome to Ancient Forest Mountain after crossing the Endless Sea."

He was seated in the middle of the fifth row.

A figure dressed in a White Wizard Robe rose to his feet. His silver hair and handsome face truly drew the gazes of the female freshmen.

He continued, "To fulfill my duties as your host, several good friends from other Wizard Families and I have arranged a grand Welcome Party. I hope you will honor us with your presence. At the party, I will also exchange information with everyone regarding Ancient Forest Mountain, The Umbral Expanse, and the Wizard World."

A smile appeared on Moxi Bailin's face. His bearing was exceptionally eye-catching, and even beneath so many gazes, he showed no trace of timidity.

"This will be an exchange party for all of us. We can talk about the proud moments from our life experiences."

Among the crowd, Anna's crimson eyes lit up. Over the past two days, she had gathered plenty of information, including the identities of those Wizard Freshmen with the most outstanding aptitude.

Moxi Bailin came from the Bailin Wizard Family, one of the Three Great Wizard Families and the strongest in Ancient Forest Wizard City.

Whether in identity, status, Wizard Aptitude, or the resources behind him, he was exceptionally outstanding. Even if Arthur were still alive, compared with him, Arthur would not even be worthy of carrying his shoes.

With the support of the Bailin Wizard Family, she would receive immense assistance on the Wizard path.

Some thoughts arose in Anna's heart. This exchange party might be an excellent opportunity.

"Bailin Mansion in Ancient Forest Wizard City has already prepared lavish delicacies and sweet fruit wine. Ladies and gentlemen, what are you waiting for?"

Moxi smiled as he openly looked over the Wizard Freshmen present.

"Of course I accept. This may be a party experience that comes only rarely in a lifetime."

Anna tossed back her fiery red hair. Like a swan holding its fair neck high, she strode forward with confident steps.

Moxi's eyes immediately brightened. It was not just him; few of the Wizard Freshmen present could keep their eyes from being drawn to her.

That head of fiery red hair and her tall figure made her outstanding even among the girls.

With a first, there came a second. Many Wizard Freshmen responded, preparing to follow Moxi to Wizard City and attend the exchange party.

Wizard Yis's warning had not been taken to heart by these people.

Instead, it was Wizard City, the deeper exchanges at the party, and the scent of hormones that drew them more strongly.

Wang Ya watched silently. He did not respond.

Something was off!

He thought of the information Wizard Yis had revealed, as well as the rules for Ancient Forest Mountain that had been announced. It was obvious that Wizard Freshmen were not encouraged to leave Ancient Forest Mountain.

These freshmen from the Wizard Families were also being far too enthusiastic.

And they were even celebrating their meeting... Could it be that there were enough Admission Tickets for everyone, with no competition at all?

The more he thought about it, the more things felt wrong.

Wang Ya sneered inwardly, his gaze utterly indifferent.

But it had nothing to do with him. Whether they went or stayed, it was fine as long as they did not affect him.

After all, once a choice was made, one had to possess the ability to bear that choice.

If they could not bear it, then they would accept the price and consequences.

What he had learned of Wizard Tuta made Wang Ya understand how Wizards handled matters: absolute prohibition within the rules, cold indifference beyond them.

Of course, not everyone had failed to notice. There were also quite a few who did not respond.

Wang Ya rose from his seat, preparing to return and make up for his deficiencies in Basic Supernatural Knowledge.

But a voice called out to him. "Wang Ya, we came here on the same Wizard Ship. Let's go to the party together. This is a rare opportunity, and it will bring you quite a few benefits as well."

Wang Ya frowned and looked over.