Glory University

Time passed.

Two days had passed since Zhu Ende and Xin Yang spoke on the phone.

Yesterday, the class challenge tournament had also been held, but not a single student from Class 76 wanted to challenge Xin Yang.

So Xin Yang had not even gone to school.

Over the past two days, Xin Yang had discussed things with his brother several times as well.

Finally, the last day to choose a university had arrived!

Wucheng No. 2 High School.

Principal's Office.

The principal's office was packed with important figures.

Yet the atmosphere was exceedingly heavy.

No one took the initiative to speak.

The door to the principal's office opened.

Xin Yang walked in.

The important figures all rose to their feet.

"Student Xin Yang, you're finally here."

"Student Xin Yang, have you decided which university you want to attend?"

"Xin Yang, if you haven't made up your mind yet, you can take some more time to think."

Xin Yang smiled at the gathered figures.

Neither servile nor overbearing, he said:

"Commander, Chairman, Principal, teachers, I've thought it through over the past few days."

"I choose Glory University!"

Yuan Dingjiang immediately called Zhu Ende in excitement. After Zhu Ende confirmed the conditions they had discussed with Xin Yang,

everyone understood.

From the moment Xin Yang calmly spoke those words,

his choice had been set in stone.

It seemed

that the other three universities would have to give up this treasure to Glory University this time.

However,

even if the other three universities failed to obtain this treasure that was Xin Yang, they would still bless him.

After all,

they had all entered the four universities for the same purpose.

To enter the Specter World.

To drive out foreign enemies.

Everyone rose to their feet and extended their hands once more.

"Student Xin Yang, may your road ahead be smooth sailing."

"On behalf of Nether Soul University, I offer my congratulations."

"On behalf of Myriad Source University, I wish you a bright future."

"On behalf of Huabang University, I wish for you to shine brilliantly in the Specter World."

Xin Yang immediately stood up as well and extended his hand again, shaking hands with each of them in turn.

"Thank you."

Their hands clasped tightly together.

This time,

Niu Dalei did not apply any force.

He said sincerely, "I hope to see you at a Specter checkpoint in the near future."

Xin Yang smiled and nodded.

"Definitely."

"Defending our homeland is the duty of every Ghost Energy Master on this continent."

At Xin Yang's words, Niu Dalei's eyes lit up.

"Good!"

"Xin Yang."

"Farewell!"

This time, after calling Xin Yang by name,

Niu Dalei did not add the word "student."

This meant

that he had already begun to regard Xin Yang as his equal.

After saying that, Niu Dalei left the principal's office.

Although he had failed to recruit Xin Yang for Myriad Source University today,

Niu Dalei felt remarkably at ease.

He had always felt

that this kid Xin Yang had something special about him.

Though he could not put it into words today,

he believed

that perhaps in the near future,

this young man named Xin Yang

would truly accomplish something earth-shattering.

Perhaps

he might even resolve the entire Specter World someday...

Inside the principal's office,

after seeing off all the important figures one by one,

Xin Yang learned a few more details from Yuan Dingjiang, the commander of the Wu City Ghost Energy Guard.

For example, he had to arrive at Glory University before June 30.

Because the new student assessment would be held on July 1.

And so on.

Afterward,

Xin Yang signed a contract with Yuan Dingjiang.

Once the contract was signed,

Yuan Dingjiang suggested they have a meal together.

Xin Yang naturally agreed.

As for the principal,

he tactfully said that he had something to do and would not be joining them.

It was simple.

There was naturally no point in him going under such circumstances.

It would only make the atmosphere awkward.

So,

he might as well not go.

Because the principal was not going,

Xin Yang's original plan to treat himself at the principal's expense fell through.

So he could only treat himself at Yuan Dingjiang's expense instead.

As the host of Wu City,

Yuan Dingjiang naturally had to show his hospitality.

The rich man treated the poor man.

The two ate hotpot.

In a private room, no less.

After ordering their dishes and chatting for a while,

the hotpot was brought out.

Seeing the beef and lamb rolling in the spicy broth,

Xin Yang could not help but drool.

It had been a long time since he had eaten hotpot.

Xin Yang was already impatient to start eating.

However,

a voice suddenly rang out in his mind.

It was his "brother" calling him.

Xin Yang froze, then asked, "Brother, is something wrong?"

His brother said, "I want to eat too."

Xin Yang: "..."

"Brother, are you hungry?"

His brother deliberately complained, "I just suddenly feel like eating something..."

"And this hotpot looks really delicious."

Six little dots of ellipsis drifted through Xin Yang's mind.

"All right, Brother. Let me eat some first, then you can come out and eat."

"All right," his brother agreed.

Noticing Xin Yang's expression, Yuan Dingjiang asked in confusion, "What's wrong, Xin Yang?"

"Does eating hotpot make you uncomfortable?"

Xin Yang shook his head and smiled awkwardly. "No, no. I just feel bad about making Commander Yuan spend so much."

Yuan Dingjiang was taken aback as well, then laughed. "You brat, don't stand on ceremony. My salary can still afford to treat you to this."

"Come to think of it, we've been talking for so long. Let's dig in."

Seeing that Yuan Dingjiang had given the go-ahead,

Xin Yang immediately picked up his chopsticks.

Of course, his table manners were not very good.

Chew, swallow.

Wow.

So delicious.

Fragrant... spicy...

Hiss...

So spicy!

"I need water, I need water!"

Seeing Xin Yang wolf it down,

then seeing him stick out his tongue from the spice, Yuan Dingjiang only found the sight hilarious.

Yuan Dingjiang said helplessly:

"Student Xin Yang, that's the extra-spicy dipping sauce I just mixed."

"Don't try it lightly."

Then,

Yuan Dingjiang poured Xin Yang another bowl of ice water.

Only after drinking a large bowl of ice water did Xin Yang ease the numbing, burning sensation on his tongue.

It was truly both numbing and spicy.

Then Xin Yang retreated into his body and let his brother come out to eat the hotpot.

After "Brother" appeared,

Yuan Dingjiang was startled by his behavior as well.

At that moment, Xin Yang's brother made even Yuan Dingjiang, who was eating hotpot, feel waves of yin energy.

Yes... it was an icy, bone-piercing feeling.

Although he looked no different.

Still,

he made people feel extremely uncomfortable.

Yuan Dingjiang suddenly asked, "Student Xin Yang, have you released your bonded Ghost?"

Xin Yang's brother nodded.

Then he released the Dreamsource Ghost at his feet.

"Yes, Teacher Yuan. What's wrong?"

At that moment, Xin Yang's brother had already begun addressing Yuan Dingjiang as Teacher Yuan.

After all, calling him that made them seem closer.

Besides, "Brother" did not want to expose any flaws in front of this big shot.

Yuan Dingjiang said, "No wonder."

"As expected of a genius. You managed to cultivate ghostly aura from a Calamity-Grade companion ghost."

Yuan Dingjiang did not hold back his praise.

"Brother" smiled faintly and raised a glass of juice in salute.

About an hour later.

The three of them had eaten and drunk their fill.

They left the hotpot restaurant.

After seeing Yuan Dingjiang off.

"Brother" returned home.

There was nothing left for him and "Little Brother" to do in Wu City.

Therefore.

He chose to head straight home,

and have his younger brother pack their luggage.

They were preparing to leave for Glory University...

Brothers, the university arc was about to begin!