After breakfast, everyone went their separate ways to prepare.
The night passed without incident.
The next morning, the sun shone brightly, and the streets of Heaven Dou City were already bustling.
Qin Jiuxiao led Flender and the others out of the hotel, preparing to head to Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
The moment they stepped out of the hotel doors, Flender began grumbling. "Damn it, one night cost me fifty Gold Soul Coins! And for one lousy room, without even a proper breakfast!"
"One day, I'm definitely going to swindle that money back. Otherwise, I won't be Four-Eyed Cat Eagle Flender!"
Qin Jiuxiao shook his head helplessly and could not be bothered to respond.
Looking around, he saw that everyone had changed into new clothes.
Flender wore a brand-new long robe, Zhao Wuji had changed into fitted combat clothes, and teachers such as Li Yusong, Lu Qibin, and Shao Xin were all dressed far more respectably, carrying themselves with an air of distinguished background.
Even Yu Xiaogang, Tang San, and the others had changed into crisp, spirited outfits.
Though they could not compare to Qin Jiuxiao and his group in splendor, at least they no longer looked as bedraggled as before.
Led by Qin Jiuxiao, the group crossed several bustling streets and soon arrived at the gates of Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
The gates of Heaven Dou Royal Academy were exceptionally grand. Towering stone pillars were carved with exquisite patterns, while a gilded plaque bearing the six words "Heaven Dou Royal Academy" gleamed brilliantly beneath the sunlight.
Two rows of armored guards stood at the entrance, each with head held high and an imposing bearing.
Just as Qin Jiuxiao was about to take out the Crown Prince Token, he spotted a familiar figure waiting some distance away at the academy gates.