Thirty-Seven, a Peerless Prodigy!

"Xiao Yan, you said she had a good personality? Then I really ought to introduce you to our Instructor Ruo Lin."

At that, Xue Ni raised her brows, her eyes shifting as she spoke with a serious expression.

"Which little rascal is gossiping about their teacher again?"

Just then, a gentle, intoxicating voice drifted from the partition inside the tent, soft as rippling water and light as a breeze.

Lifting the curtain, a woman in a green robe walked out from the inner room. She stood there smiling, graceful and dignified, like someone who had stepped out of a misty ink painting of Jiangnan. Her shifting gaze displayed her elegance and virtuous charm.

The woman appeared to be in her thirties. A jade hairpin adorned her high bun, while bamboo-leaf earrings at her ears further emphasized her refined bearing. Tempered by the years, her picturesque allure had only become more captivating.

Every smile and frown was like spring water flowing through one's heart, making people unable to resist sinking into that gentle liveliness.

In the corner, Xiao Dongchen looked her over and secretly clicked his tongue.

This woman had to be Instructor Ruo Lin, right? Why did she look so much like Shishi from Blue Star? She was born to play Huaizhu!

Unfortunately, that show had been butchered beyond recognition. It was such a shame no one wanted to watch it.

After Ruo Lin emerged, Xiao Dongchen noticed that many of the boys in the tent had turned their gazes toward her, some of them plainly filled with affection.

Seeing this, he could not help curling his lips. What good personality? She was obviously a heartthrob.

"Oh, Instructor, I was praising you!"

Seeing the woman teasing her, Xue Ni skipped over in a few steps, wrapped her arms around the woman's slender arm, and acted spoiled.

"Xue Ni, you're being naughty again."

Looking at Xue Ni hanging off her arm, Ruo Lin smiled and shook her head. Then her gaze swept over the room and landed on the girl chatting happily in the inner circle as she spoke lightly.

"Yu'er, did you bring your clansmen over for the test?"

Hearing her instructor's voice, Xiao Yu was delighted. After briefly ending her conversation, she walked over on her long, slender legs. Her beautiful eyes shifted as she teased, "It hasn't been long since we last met, yet Sister Ruo Lin has become even more charming. I wonder how many men will get trapped in your tender embrace this time?"

A blush swept over Ruo Lin's gentle face. She gave the girl before her a playful glare, and her tender voice slowly rang out.

"What a glib tongue. You're always making fun of your teacher. Keep fooling around, and I'll expose your secrets."

Sticking out her tongue, Xiao Yu's face flushed as well. Soon, a pleading look appeared on her face. Leaning close to her teacher, she whispered, "Sis, please, don't. There are so many people watching."

Over the past year of studying together, Xiao Yu and Ruo Lin had become like close sisters. Knowing Ruo Lin's personality, Xiao Yu would go to her whenever she had worries to confide in. Ruo Lin was like an older sister, always accepting and comforting her, making Xiao Yu feel safe.

Therefore, Ruo Lin knew more of her little secrets than anyone else!

"Oh~ I see."

With a meaningful drawl, Ruo Lin swept her gaze one by one over the people by the entrance, from Xiao Mei to Xiao Ning. Her gaze lingered longest on Xiao Yan, but when it fell upon Xiao Dongchen and Huaizhu, she was utterly shocked.

Why could she not see through this young man and young woman?

The rumors were true after all. No wonder Elder Long had needed to personally oversee this recruitment!

"Truly, heroes emerge in their youth!"

Her eyes fixed tightly on the smiling young man. Only after a long while did she blink her long, narrow lashes and sigh.

She had a faint premonition that Jia Nan Academy was about to welcome the most gifted students in its history!

"Instructor, you saw through it? You really have an eye for talent!"

Hearing that exclamation, delight immediately appeared on Xue Ni's face. She grabbed Ruo Lin's fair wrist and shook it, then pointed at the young man by the entrance with a hint of shyness. "That's Xiao Yan. Seven-Star Dou Zhe, SSS-Level Potential!"

"Instructor, I was scared stiff when I found out too. What's even more incredible is that he went from Three-Section Dou Qi to this level in just four months. That speed is far better than that arrogant girl in the academy. He's simply too cool!"

Ruo Lin had still been shocked by the unfathomable depths of Xiao Dongchen and Huaizhu. Upon hearing those words, she swiftly came back to her senses and could not help drawing in a cold breath.

"Four months, from Three-Section Dou Qi to Seven-Star Dou Zhe? How did he cultivate? The Xiao Household is crawling with monsters!"

Suppressing the shock in her heart, Ruo Lin stepped forward and raised a hand to signal for quiet. Then she blinked and smiled. "Students, congratulations on passing the test and becoming members of Jia Nan Academy. However, before that, we need to divide you into classes according to your Potential Value, so we must test your current strength."

"Those below One-Star Dou Zhe are E-Rank. Those who have broken through to One-Star are D-Rank, two stars are C-Rank, and so on. You may line up now."

"Hehe, students who reach S-Level Potential will receive special training. Of course, as long as you work hard, I believe all of you will have bright futures!"

After saying that, Ruo Lin stepped forward and took a seat at the center of the tent. With a sweep of her sleeve, light flashed from the Storage Ring on her jade-like hand, and a clear crystal ball appeared on the table, emitting a faint glow.

Beside it were brushes, ink, paper, and an inkstone for recording the results.

Holding a brush, she raised her head with a smile at the corners of her lips, gentle as spring rain.

"Alright, one at a time. State your name and age, then place your hand on the testing crystal ball."

As she spoke, her gaze seemed to drift toward the Xiao Household group, anticipation written on her face.

Come on, let me see what surprises you two can bring me besides Xiao Yan, that monster.

"Xue Ni, I think I just heard some unbelievable news. Is that Xiao Yan really the legendary SSS-Level Potential?"

Several female students gathered around, their faces full of curiosity and shock.

"I trust Yu'er. Why ask so much? Won't we find out after the test?"

Curling her lips, Xue Ni cast a faint glance at Xiao Yan, who was lining up, her round face full of anticipation.

When the girls turned to look at Xiao Yu, she merely smiled faintly and said mysteriously, "Don't worry. The real show has only just begun."

At this moment, the first new student began the examination.

"Zhang San, Nine-Section Dou Qi, eighteen years old, E-Rank Potential Value!"

"Wang Wu, One-Star Dou Zhe, twenty years old, D-Rank Potential Value!"

"Ye Liu, Three-Star Dou Zhe, nineteen years old, B-Level Potential. Very good!"

Seated in her chair, Ruo Lin recorded the results while giving her evaluations. She was extremely efficient.

There were only a few dozen new students in this tent. Though Xiao Dongchen's group had arrived rather late, it did not take long for the test to reach them.

"Brother Xiao Yan, you go first."

At that moment, Xiao Mei smiled and elegantly extended a hand.

"Alright, I'll go."

Rubbing his nose, Xiao Yan stepped forward and smiled at Ruo Lin, whose temperament was as gentle as water.

"Little fellow, since Yu'er brought you in, you don't need to undergo the most basic testing stone examination. This testing crystal can measure a Dou Zhe's realm. Place your hand on it and release your Dou Qi with all your strength. I'll make my judgment based on the brightness."

Looking at the handsome young man, Ruo Lin smiled brightly and gave him an unusually detailed explanation. After all, such talent was a peerless prodigy rarely seen even once in a century within the academy.

"Mm, Xiao Yan, sixteen."

Nodding and stating his name and age, Xiao Yan placed his hand on the crystal ball, and his Dou Qi instantly erupted.

In an instant, the clear crystal ball burst forth with blinding radiance, dazzling as the sun and abruptly illuminating the entire tent!

"As expected! Seven-Star Dou Zhe! Evaluation: SSS-Level Potential!"

The moment those words fell, the entire tent plunged into dead silence!