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Chapter 84: The final showdown
The most expensive counter in every Outer Court cafeteria stayed open all day, and these top-tier dishes were the only food the academy sold at a loss.
Freshmen like Dai Huabin, Xie Huanyue, and Ning Tian, who had already reached the three-ring Soul Elder level upon enrollment, owed their achievements partly to their talent and hard work, but also to their powerful family backgrounds. From childhood, their families had provided them with the finest support, whether in pills or food.
The sisters Lan Susu and Lan Luoluo had ordered three portions of the finest dishes at the counter ahead of time. This single meal cost nearly ninety gold soul coins.
"Captain, we only made it this far and eliminated those teams led by Soul Elders because of you. My sister and I are treating you to lunch today." Smiling brightly, Lan Luoluo expressed both sisters' gratitude to Ye Xixuan.
Reaching the final round of the Freshman Assessment meant they were already guaranteed rewards from the academy. Following Shrek Academy's usual practice, they would at least be granted the status of core disciples of the Outer Court.
Beyond that, senior academy officials attended the finals of every Freshman Assessment. Such a chance to prove themselves was even more important than becoming core disciples of the Outer Court.
Ye Xixuan smiled gently and did not refuse Lan Susu and Lan Luoluo's kindness.
"No need to be so polite. We're a team, after all."
The cafeteria was empty at that hour, so the three of them chose a table at random and sat down.
During the meal, Lan Susu could not help asking Ye Xixuan rather shyly, "Captain, what do you think of Tang Wutong from Freshman Class One?"
"I prefer spending time with you two sisters."