Along the way, Xiao Yao and the others left the square, turned down several shaded paths, and finally entered an elegant, secluded little pavilion.
Upon entering, they saw a woman with a slender figure seated in the hall.
She wore a light blue gown, her graceful figure and lovely features complemented by an air of authority and kindness in her eyes.
"Instructor Ruo Lin," Xun Er and Xiao Yu called out in unison.
Instructor Ruo Lin slightly raised her eyes, her gaze sweeping over Xiao Yao and Qing Lin. A faint smile curved her lips as she said softly, "Xiao Yao, you really enjoyed yourself during this year's break. Meanwhile, your poor instructor had to bear the academy's pressure. I signed you up for this academy selection tournament, so you'd better win your instructor a good ranking. I have high hopes for you and Xun Er."
Xiao Yao stepped forward and said respectfully, "Instructor Ruo Lin, don't worry. Winning first place won't be a problem. I'll make sure you can advance from a Huang Tier instructor to a Xuan Tier instructor."
Instructor Ruo Lin lightly waved her hand and said in a sweet voice, "All right, I'll take that as a good omen. And this little girl beside you is? Although Xun Er already told me about your situation, and I've prepared a room for you, she never mentioned that you were bringing a little girl with you."
Xiao Yao smiled awkwardly. "Instructor Ruo Lin, she's my disciple, Qing Lin. Her cultivation has reached the Battle Master level. Please remember to register her too. Getting into the top fifty in a month shouldn't be a problem."
Instructor Ruo Lin stared at the green-clad girl beside Xiao Yao. After a long while, she said in surprise, "She really has reached the