Time was the most fascinating and elusive thing in the world. It slipped by unnoticed, carrying the sun and moon through their endless cycles and ushering in the changing seasons.
And just like that, three years passed.
Eastsea City, Eastsea Academy registration office.
After enduring a packed train and the "looking down his nostrils" incident, Tang Wulin had finally made his way here with the map, after "countless trials and tribulations."
"New student registration... Mmm, this is the place, all right. Where are Ming Yue and the others?"
Having reached the spot he'd agreed on with Ming Yue during their Soul Guidance communicator call, Tang Wulin tucked the map back into his bag and started looking around.
To be fair, after several years of blacksmithing lessons, combined with his natural temperament, Tang Wulin at this age had a clear, handsome face that still carried a good deal of innocent charm.
So, unsurprisingly, he attracted quite a few glances.
"Hello there, little guy. My name is Liu Yuxin. Are you here to register?"
Seeing everyone looking on, a girl in the academy uniform soon came over with a smile.
"Ah, yes—no! Um, miss, I'm here to register, but I'm also waiting for someone."
The sudden approach made Tang Wulin blink his beautiful, wide eyes twice. Then he shyly scratched his head.
"Ahhh, he's so cute! It's okay, whether you're here to register or wait for someone, leave it all to big sister. I'll help you!"
It was practically a heart-stopping blow. The senior student named Liu Yuxin clasped her hands together and gazed at Tang Wulin with stars in her eyes.
"Uh..."
Tang Wulin, caught off guard, instinctively took a step back.
Just as he was starting to wonder what to do, a warm greeting, accompanied by astonished exclamations from all