Under the three teachers' gazes, Xu Jingming fell silent for a moment before saying, "I choose Magic City Superpower University."
Since he had to kill ferocious beasts to earn Ability Points, he cared more about how well the Elite Universities trained students for actual combat.
From the information he had gathered, he found that over the past twenty University League Tournaments, an event known for its fierce competition,
Magic City Superpower University had won nearly half the championships.
That was proof enough that, of the three universities, Magic City Superpower University was the best at developing its students' combat abilities!
Coupled with the S-rank Resource it was offering, Magic City Superpower University was clearly the best choice.
"Magic City Superpower University, just as I thought!"
Su Yun and Wu Yuan both sighed.
Faced with an S-rank Cultivation Resource, the terms their universities had offered seemed feeble by comparison.
But they could hardly be blamed. Their universities had only allocated so many resources for recruiting special admissions students.
An S-rank Cultivation Resource useful even to High-Order Metahumans was not something their universities would spend on recruiting a freshman.
Without their universities' approval, they had no way to make more enticing offers.
"Congratulations, Mr. Zhang. Magic City Superpower University has landed a promising student."
The tension had only been about winning Xu Jingming over. Now that the decision was made, Su Yun and Wu Yuan congratulated Zhang Chaoyang.
They did not stay much longer and left with a sigh.
They had lost their chance at the Jiangnan Provincial Top Scorer, but they could still compete for the students ranked second and third.
"Take care, both of you."
Zhang Chaoyang saw the two teachers off with a smile, then turned to Xu Jingming.
"Jingming, welcome to Magic City Superpower University. Our university won't let you down."
With that, he took out the admission letter he had prepared and handed it over.
"This is your admission letter. You'll need it when you report to the university."
"Also, here's your Special Recruitment Contract. Go ahead and sign it."
Zhang Chaoyang handed him a contract as well.
Its terms were concise: Xu Jingming would have access to every Ability Training Method and Battle Technique in the Magic City Superpower University Library.
He would also receive one S-rank Cultivation Resource each year.
There were two copies of the contract, both already stamped with Magic City Superpower University's official seal.
After confirming that the terms were in order, Xu Jingming signed his name. Zhang Chaoyang took one copy, and he kept the other.
"Excellent, Jingming. You're now a member of Magic City Superpower University."
"Magic City Superpower University looks forward to welcoming you."
With the signed contract in hand, Zhang Chaoyang breathed a sigh of relief.
He had secured the Awakener with an S-rank metahuman ability. He had lived up to his university's expectations after all.
With a flick of his hand, the contract vanished into thin air.
Xu Jingming, who had been curious for some time, watched with shining eyes and asked,
"Mr. Zhang, where did your contract go?"
"You mean this?"
Zhang Chaoyang smiled and raised his right hand. An exquisite ring sat on his index finger.
The ring flashed, and the contract appeared in his hand out of nowhere!
"This is a Space Ring. It's made using a Space-type metahuman ability and can hold small items," Zhang Chaoyang explained with a smile.
A Space Ring!
Xu Jingming was stunned. Wasn't that something from the fantasy novels of his previous life?
Yet it had actually been created in this world!
On second thought, it made sense.
If Space-type Abilities existed, making a Space Ring seemed perfectly reasonable.
I'll get one myself when I have the chance.
Xu Jingming made the decision in silence.
He could not help it. Something like a Space Ring was simply too tempting.
"Space Rings aren't cheap. If you want one, you'll have to work hard."
Seeming to have read Xu Jingming's mind, Zhang Chaoyang offered him a word of encouragement.
After a pause, he added,
"Also, new students report to our university on September 1.
"You can report and enroll early if you like. That's no problem; we'll provide accommodation.
"In fact, we always encourage special admissions students like you to enroll early."
"I can enroll early? Then I'll be able to use the Ability Training Methods and Battle Techniques in the Library as soon as I'm there?"
Xu Jingming's eyes lit up, and he hurried to ask.
"Of course," Zhang Chaoyang said with a nod.
"That's great!"
Xu Jingming had thought he would have to wait until the term began to make use of Magic City Superpower University's vast training resources.
Now all he had to do was enroll early. How could he not be excited?
"Mr. Zhang, I'll report to the university as soon as I can."
"Good. Here's my contact information. Once you arrive, just give me a call."
After leaving his contact information, Zhang Chaoyang got up and left.
That left only Xu Jingming and Principal Zhao Yao in the spacious VIP Reception Room.
"Phew, they're finally gone. The pressure those High-Order Metahumans give off is something else."
Zhao Yao breathed a sigh of relief and wiped the sweat from his forehead. Then he gazed at the exquisite admission letter in Xu Jingming's hand as though it were a treasure.
"An admission letter from Magic City Superpower University! That's an incredible honor!
"Come on, let's get your homeroom teacher and take a group photo!"
Led by Principal Zhao Yao, Xu Jingming held his Magic City Superpower University admission letter
as he posed for a group photo at the entrance to Second High School with Zhao Yao and the teachers of Class 5.
Every teacher in the photo wore a radiant smile.
The photo was later placed in the most prominent spot in Jiang City Second High School's hall of honor.
It became an example for generations of students to follow...
While they were taking photos, Xu Jingming also received calls from the Municipal Education Bureau and the Municipal Government.
When he learned about the generous rewards they were offering and that he only needed to make an appearance on the day they were presented,
Xu Jingming agreed without hesitation.
After all, they were giving him so much.
Showing up and helping promote his hometown was only right, wasn't it?
After leaving the school, Xu Jingming went downtown and bought quite a few gifts.
Then he took a taxi to Still Lake District, where his aunt and her family lived.
Unlike Xu Jingming's modest neighborhood, Still Lake District was an upscale villa community.
Security at the entrance was strict. Without a resident's permission, outsiders could hardly get in.
Fortunately, Xu Jingming had registered for visitor access before, so he entered the community without trouble.
Ding-dong...
Xu Jingming stood outside the villa and rang the doorbell.
Before long, the door opened, and his aunt Xu Qingwan appeared.
When she saw Xu Jingming, her eyes lit up.
"Xiaoming, what brings you here? Come in, come in."
"The provincial rankings just came out. I thought you'd be busy, being the Provincial Top Scorer.
"I didn't expect you to come over now. Old Tang, Xiaoming's here! Go make some tea."
Xu Qingwan warmly led Xu Jingming into the villa's living room.
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