Flame Ancestral Symbol

As the saying goes, those near the water get the moon first. The cities selected for the recruitment had made preparations well in advance. After all, this was a great thing. The arrival of the Jia Nan Academy would not only bring a large influx of people and generate tax revenue, but also save the people of the city from having to travel far.

Not to mention that some city lords and soldier commanders are graduates of the Jia Nan Academy. They feel a sense of affinity for the Jia Nan Academy and would prefer that Jia Nan Academy come to their hometown to recruit students. This way, they can both fulfill their hospitality as hosts and build connections.

Jia Nan Academy prioritizes cultivation talent over social status. Without sufficient talent, one will find it difficult to step through the gate that symbolizes a smooth path. Of course, nothing is absolute, and cultivation also involves interpersonal relationships. If you have a powerful force backing you up, Jia Nan Academy won't mind having another wealthy person contributing a large amount of tuition fees to the academy every year. However, those with powerful backing are less likely to want to go to the Jia Nan Academy.

Because Jia Nan Academy's admissions process disregards social status, even young beggars or thieves in Desert City are now eagerly awaiting the arrival of the admissions instructors. If they can get lucky and pass the test, they can escape this lowly profession that is constantly looked down upon and become respected Dou Zhe.

After all, even if you don't have the money to go to school, as long as you have the talent and a clean family background, you can still go to school. All you have to do is work for the school for a few years after graduation. Many elders and mentors in the academy have come this way. Some elders and mentors were even orphans themselves. After graduating from the Jia Nan Academy, they stayed on at the school.

This is equivalent to a student loan in a previous life, which is also why Jia Nan Academy has such a good reputation among the people. In comparison, Jia Nan Academy is simply a white moonlight compared to the neighboring Shrek Academy.

In the early morning, a gentle breeze wafted in through the window, and sunlight streamed through the window onto the floor in front of the bed.

Lin Qing sat cross-legged on a Green Lotus throne with his eyes closed, his mind focused, as the surrounding Dou Qi transformed into strands that continuously flowed into his body.

"Call!"

Lin Qing slowly opened his eyes, took a soft breath, stopped cultivating, raised his right hand, and clenched his fist.

"I feel that my cultivation speed has indeed slowed down since I entered the Dou Wang. It seems that absorbing energy is still the fastest way to grow."

Lin Qing felt somewhat helpless about this.

"It's almost time. Today is the day for the Jia Nan Academy's admissions. It's time to set off!"

Suddenly, Lin Qing's door was gently pushed open, and Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin walked in slowly, one carrying a basin and the other carrying a cloth.

"Young master, it's time to wash up."

After getting dressed and washing up with the help of Qing Lin and Xiao Yi Xian, the system's voice rang in my mind right on time:

[Ding! A new system task has been released. Jia Nan Academy in Desert City is about to enroll students. The following choices will be triggered:]

[Option 1: Apply for the position of Elder of the Jia Nan Academy. Reward: One Flame Ancestral Talisman.]

[Option 2: Participate in the assessment and blend in. Reward: One Sea Heart Flame.]

[Option 3: Do not Jia Nan Academy and go directly to the Black-Corner Region. Reward: One Fallen Heart Flame Seedling.]

I choose 1.

The job application wasn't successful, but for Sixth-Grade Alchemist with a Heavenly Flames, the chances of success were still quite high.

The Flame Ancestral Talisman is one of the eight Ancestor Symbol, far more precious than the other two, and besides, he was originally going to enter Jia Nan Academy anyway.

After putting on the Alchemist Badge, Lin Qing looked in the mirror, nodded in satisfaction, and turned to the two women, saying:

"Let's go, I'll take you to the Jia Nan Academy entrance exam!"

He had already told everyone about participating in the Jia Nan Academy assessment, and Xiao Yi Xian, Qing Lin, and the others naturally gave him their full support.

It's a good thing that the two girls entered Jia Nan Academy. Although they both have special physiques—one possesses the Ice Ancestral Talisman and the other has an inheritance—it's still helpful for them to learn systematically, especially through the systematic battles within the academy, which can improve their combat abilities.

Leading the two women out of the inn, the three headed towards the city square as the sunrise painted the sky.

Walking on the main road, looking at the suddenly bustling Desert City, Lin Qing smiled slightly. It seemed that watching a spectacle was human nature, no matter where one was. Of course, the increased number of people also meant that almost the entire city guard was mobilized.

It was just dawn, but even so, when the three of them arrived at the admissions office in the city center square and saw the endless sea of people, they couldn't help but gasp in amazement.

It was obvious that many people arrived very early.

A cacophony of noise rose into the air over the enormous plaza as countless young people desperately tried to squeeze their way into the center. Had it not been for the City Lord's Manor's army maintaining order at the edge of the plaza, these excited crowds would likely have already recklessly rushed in.

"Young master, aren't there too many people?"

"For ordinary people, this is a once-a-year opportunity to defy fate, so naturally they take it very seriously."

If it weren't for the system, he probably would have been one of them, so he didn't see anything wrong with these ambitious young people.

Looking at the sea of people, just as Lin Qing was hesitating whether to fly over with Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin, a somewhat familiar voice came from his side:

"Sir! Are you here to register your child?"

Lin Qing turned his head and saw that the person speaking to him was the leading soldier who had given him directions in Desert City that day. When the soldier saw Lin Qing looking over, he bowed respectfully.

"Do you have a way in? If you lead us in, the Medicinal Pill are yours."

Lin Qing nodded and took out a Jade Bottle from his Storage Ring. Inside the Jade Bottle was a Second-Grade Pill.

The soldier licked his lips excitedly. He remembered this powerful and generous Alchemist. The last time he led the way, the alchemist had rewarded him with a second-grade healing Medicinal Pill. This time, he only wanted to help the alchemist solve a problem, but he hadn't expected such an unexpected gain. Thinking that this healing pill could greatly increase his chances of survival in battle, he felt a surge of excitement. Indeed, his father was right; opportunity favors the prepared.

The soldier bowed and took the Medicinal Pill, quickly stuffing it into his Medicinal Pill and whispering:

"My lord and ladies, please come with me."

After saying that, he gestured for them to proceed and then walked to the other side of the square.

The three of them also started walking, following the soldiers towards the other side of the square.

After following the soldiers around, the group arrived at the back of the admissions office, but it was already surrounded by fully armed troops.

The soldier quickly stepped forward and exchanged a few words with another taxi driver who appeared to be an officer. Then, the officer's gaze swept over Lin Qing and the other two. When he saw the Alchemist Badge on Lin Qing's body, his pupils shrank.

The officer then quickly stepped forward, clasped his hands in a respectful gesture, and said, "Sir, this way please!"

After saying that, he turned around, raised his hand, and shouted at the taxi guards on duty, "Let them through!"