Newcomer Assessment Team-Up

The Dragon God Douluo, who usually stayed secluded within Shrek Academy and had almost no record of public travel, suddenly appeared in Star Luo City with two young people. Even if they appeared to be merely out for leisure, this was enough to warrant the serious attention of Xu Jiawei.

Xu Jiawei was able to remain firmly seated on the throne of the Star Luo Empire even as the Star Crown clan's succession grew precarious, and he led the Star Luo Empire to develop at a pace that surpassed both the Heaven Dou Empire and the Heaven Spirit Empire. Beyond his personal strength, this was due to another ability granted to him by his Star Crown Martial Soul.

The peerless art of reading people.

Relying on this ability, Xu Jiawei was able to fully cultivate talent from a selection pool that had become narrow due to unfavorable factors like Shrek Academy and the White Tiger Duke Mansion, maintaining the Star Luo Empire's relatively more enterprising rule.

Once Xu Jiawei realized that the Dragon God Douluo had brought two young people to Star Luo City for a tour, his attention quickly shifted to You Jie.

Zhang Lexuan's strength and status within Shrek Academy were beyond doubt, while by comparison, You Jie seemed remarkably unremarkable.

A bizarre summoning-type innate Twin Martial Souls, along with the suspected ability to summon a Spirit Douluo-level summoned beast—perhaps in other factions, he would be considered an outstanding genius, but within Shrek Academy, this did not seem sufficient for him to enjoy such high treatment, traveling alongside the Dragon God Douluo and the Inner Court's eldest senior sister.

Moreover, he was suspected to be in a romantic relationship with Zhang Lexuan, which was not something that could be achieved merely by the status of being a direct descendant of the Dragon God Douluo.

Therefore, taking advantage of this top-tier auction, Xu Jiawei wanted to confirm exactly what kind of person this You Jie was, and what kind of influence he might have on the Star Luo Empire in the future.

In Xu Jiawei's eyes, Xuan Zi only brought endless trouble, while Yan Shaozhe was a selfish, hypocritical, and double-standard dog. Once the Dragon God Douluo passed away, if they were truly allowed to hold power, Shrek Academy would likely become a scourge to the continent that wouldn't even bother to hide its nature.

Regarding this, Xu Jiawei could only do his best to prepare, and proactively winning over the younger generation with potential was naturally one of the methods.

However, when he formally used his peerless art of reading people to observe You Jie, his heart immediately surged with monstrous waves. If not for the fact that Xu Jiawei was deeply trained in the arts of kingship and no longer easily wore his emotions on his face, he likely would have appeared quite uncomposed.

Dragons, so many dragons. A Red Dragon, whose image was vastly different from most dragon-type spirit beasts, led the way, followed by giant dragons of various forms and colors. Then, amidst a dazzling light, they transformed into various silvery-white dragons that were more powerful, more beautiful, and possessed even greater pressure.

"Connecting those different giant dragons to forge a brand new dragon, opening up a brand new path..."

"Interesting. I did not expect that after Shrek Academy produced two scourges, such a hero could still emerge."

"Perhaps, this person could realize some wishes that even Imperial We dared not imagine..."

"It is a pity. With a personality like his, if one were to crudely use marriage to win him over, it would likely only provoke his resentment."

"Then, it can only be done slowly."

Noticing the fingers of You Jie and Zhang Lexuan intertwined, and the natural atmosphere between the two, Xu Jiawei abandoned some senseless ideas and instead conversed peacefully with Mu En, You Jie, and Zhang Lexuan.

The content of the conversation was nothing special, merely common social pleasantries, yet You Jie unexpectedly felt a sense of "sincerity" in Xu Jiawei's words that should not have appeared in such an occasion.

Until You Jie and the others parted ways with Xu Jiawei and returned to the Star Emperor Hotel after leaving the Starlight Auction House, You Jie still felt somewhat strange.

Xu Jiawei was not some muddled ruler, so why would he...

"Because he wants to win you over, but does not want to make you feel uncomfortable, so he changed his strategy."

Mu En explained calmly; even though You Jie had not spoken, he knew what You Jie was puzzled about.

"That is true. If he had dared to propose a marriage alliance in front of Sister Lexuan—something more akin to what political creatures do—I likely would have done something irrational out of anger."

While answering, You Jie also raised his evaluation of Xu Jiawei in his heart.

Although he did not know how he achieved it, exchanging sincerity for sincerity was indeed the easiest way to connect everyone's hearts.

When the gathered stars become one, new bonds will illuminate the future.

"Alright, you two should get some good rest. We will return to the academy tomorrow."

Mu En clapped his hands lightly, signaling for the two to return to their rooms to rest.

Although the furnishings in the room remained alluring, neither You Jie nor Zhang Lexuan had any thoughts of battling through the night.

After returning to the academy, Mu En did not immediately let You Jie use the Life Gold on him, but instead went into seclusion within the Sea God Pavilion for a period to adjust his own physical state.

You Jie also returned to the Outer Court, continuing his academy life for the time being.

Soon, for the first-year students of Shrek Academy, the true battle of life and death finally arrived before them.

That was the Freshman Assessment held three months after the start of the term.

Although Wang Yan had tried his best to lighten the atmosphere on the podium, anyone with a discerning eye could see that out of the nearly one thousand freshmen in the entire first year, only four hundred and fifty would be able to remain. Even considering the individual students recommended to the Soul Tool Department and those unfortunately expelled, the elimination rate for this Freshman Assessment exceeded fifty percent.

Therefore, all the freshmen in Class Seven were bracing themselves, preparing to give their all during the Freshman Assessment.

After designating the students recommended to the Soul Tool Department, Wang Yan immediately began his grouping arrangements.

"Group One: You Jie, Lan Susu, Lan Luoluo!"

Hearing Wang Yan's arrangement, You Jie felt a bit surprised, but he accepted it quickly.

It seemed that this was the team for competing for the championship that Wang Yan had chosen for You Jie based on the characteristics of his Martial Soul.

You Jie cast his gaze toward the twin sisters, and the two also turned to look at him, nodding at each other.

After class, Wang Yan specifically kept You Jie and the Lan sisters behind.

"Teacher, we are the championship-contending team for Class Seven, right?" You Jie asked straightforwardly.

"That is correct. Your strength is sufficient to enter the final sixty-four, so your opponents are not those ordinary students, but the championship-contending teams from other classes."

"Although I am not yet clear on the arrangements of the other teachers, based on the information from when the freshmen enrolled, I can make some inferences about the arrangements they might make."

"During the Freshman Assessment, I will help you gather more detailed intelligence on the championship-contending teams from other classes. What you need to do is coordinate well with each other and secure victory in every match."

"If you win the final championship, I will also prepare a reward for you."

Wang Yan said with a smile, his attitude exceptionally gentle.