Registration, Ouyang Zixin

Early the next morning, Tang Wulin took the initiative to knock on Tang Li's door. "Xiao Li, get up already! We're going to register at Eastsea Academy today!"

Tang Li, who had cultivated through the night, felt relieved when he heard Tang Wulin's energetic voice. He had been worried that she would remain immersed in the grief of Na'er's departure.

It was good that she had recovered. That way, he could worry less too.

Tang Li rolled out of bed and called out as he put on his shoes, "Coming, coming. Use less force—don't knock the door down."

After opening the door, Tang Wulin, having slept through the night, had indeed regained her usual vitality. Her face was filled with anticipation for her new life.

"Hehe, Xiao Li, look! Does the bracelet Na'er gave me look nice? I'm going to wear it forever. The next time I see Na'er, I'll definitely spank her for leaving without saying goodbye!"

Tang Wulin stretched out the small hand wearing the rainbow-colored silver-inlaid bracelet and waved it vigorously before Tang Li's eyes. The jade-like hand that had long gripped a forging hammer bore no calluses at all. It was still so fair and tender, truly strange.

"It looks nice. You look nice in anything."

"What was that? Stupid Xiao Li, you weren't sincere at all. You're just brushing me off!"

"..."

While Tang Li washed up, Tang Wulin kept pestering him at his side, chattering away nonstop.

Only when they sat down at the dining table could Tang Li plug her mouth with food and enjoy a brief but blissful peace.

After breakfast, Tang Li took Tang Wulin to the bus stop outside to find a Soul Guidance bus headed for Eastsea Academy. As the Sun-Moon Federation's second-largest city on the eastern coast, Eastsea City had highly developed public infrastructure.

The widespread public transportation made travel extremely convenient for its residents.

As the highest academy formed from the merger of Eastsea City's Intermediate Academy and higher academy divisions, Eastsea Academy had dedicated transit routes. Once Tang Li and Tang Wulin boarded, they found that most of the passengers were parents taking their children to register.

The scenery outside the windows constantly changed. Shops lined the streets, vehicles flowed endlessly through the roads, and those ancient ten-thousand-year-old buildings added a sense of historical depth to this advanced city brimming with modernity.

About twenty minutes later, the bus stopped beside a tall wall.

After the siblings got off, they found many other vehicles parked nearby. Their passengers headed directly into the academy after getting off.

"Those people have already registered at other registration points. Let's hurry up and report in too."

Tang Li immediately noticed the metal tags around their necks, engraved with Eastsea Academy's emblem.

Although there were many people present, Tang Li's spiritual power was no joke. He pulled Tang Wulin through the crowd and headed straight for the registration point nearest to them.

Many of those registering at Eastsea Academy, like them, had graduated from Primary Academies in surrounding small cities. They had already registered at the Soul Guidance Train Station, while local students had needed to complete their registration several days earlier.

Thus, there were not that many people registering today. Most of those present were parents who had come to see off their children, along with some peddlers selling various training services and goods.

At the registration point, the person in charge of filling out the forms was a very pretty girl. She looked to be around sixteen or seventeen, slightly taller than Tang Wulin.

Her features were exquisitely delicate, and her large watery eyes carried a hint of gentleness no matter whom she looked at. The morning sunlight fell upon her as though coating her in a layer of golden radiance.

Tang Li gave her a slightly longer look. Though she was not a divinely beautiful girl blessed by heaven and earth like Tang Wulin and Na'er, she could still score a nine.

Taking the opportunity, Tang Wulin had already handed both her and Tang Li's recommendation letters to the girl and politely introduced them.

"Hello, Senior Sister. My name is Tang Wulin, and this is my younger brother, Tang Li. We're here to register."

After speaking, Tang Wulin turned back to look at Tang Li, only to find him studying the beautiful senior sister's face with great interest.

Tang Wulin did not want to embarrass Tang Li in public. The moment she saw this, her face darkened, and she secretly stepped on his foot.

The instant Tang Li shifted his gaze, Tang Wulin inexplicably stomped on him hard. However, this was nothing out of the ordinary for him, so he did not pay much attention to why.

If Na'er had been here, she would have been able to see through this humanoid creature's thoughts. When he looked at people who were not close to him, his gaze was like that of humans observing Soul Beasts—generally filled only with scrutiny and evaluation. This time, there was merely an extra trace of appreciation.

"Hello, you two. I'm Ouyang Zixin, a fifth-year student in Eastsea Academy's intermediate division. I'm responsible for receiving new students at this station, so I'll be your future senior sister! Come, fill out the forms first. I'll check your Primary Academy recommendation letters."

Ouyang Zixin? That name sounded somewhat familiar.

Tang Li yawned. If he did not remember her clearly, then she was an NPC. He could not be bothered to think further about it.

He took the form, filled it out quickly, and handed it to Ouyang Zixin. After reading the recommendation letters, Ouyang Zixin began studying Tang Wulin. Naturally, she was quite interested upon seeing such a beautiful junior sister.

Of course, Tang Li, who stood beside Tang Wulin yet gave off an entirely different impression, did not seem nearly as eye-catching.

Tang Wulin did not fill out her form as casually as Tang Li had. She carefully completed every space, taking the chance to observe this senior sister as well.

The fitted blue school uniform highlighted her youthful vigor and lovely figure to the fullest. Her long black hair was tied into a simple ponytail, and she had a beautiful appearance and elegant temperament.

After comparing herself, Tang Wulin felt that she had lost in terms of figure. But she was only nine years old—she believed there was still hope for her!

Meanwhile, Ouyang Zixin, who had received Tang Li's form, was stunned by what he had written, especially the glaring level 31 Soul Power cultivation.

Nine years old? Rank 31?

"Junior, the information on the form will be uploaded to the academy's database."

Ouyang Zixin did not directly accuse Tang Li of writing nonsense, instead choosing a gentler way to remind him.

"Ha, facts speak louder than words."

Three purple Millennium Soul Rings slowly rose from beneath Tang Li's feet. After confirming that Ouyang Zixin had seen them clearly, he put them away again.

Whoever had invented this Soul Ring system, it was incredibly convenient. The moment one displayed their Soul Rings, others could immediately see their capabilities. It was simply perfect for showing off in front of people.

Upon seeing the three purple Soul Rings, Ouyang Zixin froze for a moment. Tang Li thought she suspected him of using a simulation Soul Skill to fake them, so he directly picked up the testing device at the registration station and pressed it against his head.

With a beep, the number 32 lit up on the testing device.

"Oh! Sorry, Senior Sister. I didn't know I'd broken through. Looks like I really did falsify it. Please help me correct it."

When Tang Li saw that the Soul Power cultivation he had written on the form was incorrect, he assumed this senior sister had some kind of detection Soul Skill that had discovered the problem and immediately apologized.

He was actually quite reasonable. He remembered most of the principles his parents had taught him; he just occasionally did not feel like following them.

Ouyang Zixin pursed her cherry lips and changed Tang Li's Soul Power cultivation to 32. A feeling of frustration welled up in her heart, and then she looked at Tang Wulin's form.

Age: 9. Soul Power cultivation: Level 18. Martial Soul: Clear Sky Hammer.

Seeing this, Ouyang Zixin let out a sigh of relief. Although Tang Wulin was also a genius, she did not give her the same overwhelming sense of defeat as Tang Li.

The Clear Sky Hammer was powerful, but its title as the world's number one Tool Martial Soul had faded into history with the passage of time. Among the top-ranked powerhouses on the continent today, the Tool Martial Souls they wielded were no inferior to the Clear Sky Hammer.

Especially the master of the Sea God Pavilion. The fame of his Heaven-Piercing Divine Spear was known to everyone.

After stamping the two recommendation letters, Ouyang Zixin handed each of them a metal tag. She also thoughtfully gave them a map, telling them where to collect their supplies and dormitory keys.