After passing through the square and crossing the main teaching building, a vast, shimmering lake came into the freshmen's view.
The lake's surface was calm, its water jade-green. Thick, dense aquatic plants floated lazily atop it, firmly blocking the sunlight above the water. Several Crimson Phoenixes floated on the surface, their heads tucked beneath their wings as they dozed lazily.
Zheng Qing stepped onto the slick stone embankment by the lake and craned his neck to inspect the water closely.
A black shadow streaked swiftly beneath his eyes.
Zheng Qing startled and fell from the embankment.
"Watch your step. We'll talk about what's in the lake later." Nicholas patted his shoulder and continued introducing the academy to the freshmen:
"The entire academy is laid out in an orderly fashion. If the square we just passed through belongs to the front courtyard, then this great lake belongs to the central courtyard."
"This lake is called Linzhong Lake—don't ask me why it has such an unlucky name. I don't know either."
Nicholas waved his hands, stopping several freshmen who were about to ask questions. "You only need to remember that the buildings around Linzhong Lake are the places you'll visit most frequently throughout the entire school year."
Zheng Qing looked around.
There were many buildings around the lake.
Nicholas introduced them one by one:
"That white tower is the School Hospital. Don't look at it too much if you can help it. It's bad luck."
"That square, black, little-box-like building is the Puji Island Jiuyou branch of the Wizard Union Bank. In a few days, you can try depositing the money in your hands into your Student Cards."
"That building shaped like a massive cauldron belongs to the school cafeteria. The food tastes average, but the portions are generous and the selection