Having resolved Wang Dong'er's gender issue, the subtle tension in Xia Ming's heart finally eased.
After returning to the registration desk, his gaze naturally fell upon the next youth waiting in line.
The youth was somewhat slight in build, yet his back was straight. His deep-blue eyes were clear and resolute. It was none other than Huo Yuhao.
"Yuhao, congratulations. You're officially enrolled."
Huo Yuhao's body trembled slightly at those words. He raised his head, and an uncontrollable light of excitement instantly burst from his eyes.
He nodded forcefully, his voice slightly choked with emotion. "Brother Xia Ming, really... thank you!"
A few years ago, if Xia Ming had not entered the bleak, lightless lives of him and his mother, Huo Yun'er, like a ray of light,
taking them away from the shadow of the White Tiger Duke Mansion and giving them a new beginning and shelter, he could never have imagined that he would have this day.
Standing at the gates of the continent's number one Soul Master Academy, he would begin his own path as a Soul Master as a freshman.
Xia Ming efficiently completed his registration and glanced over the information.
"Level twenty-eight. Martial Souls: Spirit Eye and Ice Jade Scorpion... Very good."
He gently closed the registration book, handed Huo Yuhao a dormitory key and freshman badge, and instructed him,
"Go on. Get settled in first."
"Yes!" Huo Yuhao received them as though they were treasures and looked deeply at Xia Ming once more.
Only then did he turn and walk toward the dormitory area with firm steps.
The registration process continued steadily.
Before long, a petite girl with a lively air stepped forward.
"Name: Xiao Xiao."
"Level twenty-one. Martial Soul: Three-Life Soul-Suppressing Cauldron." Her voice was crisp, and she filled in the information with deft