At the entrance to Orchid Pavilion Tower.
Since Li Zhiwei and Lin Qinrou had invitations, while Jiang Xiaobai had earned a first-class rating, the group entered without any trouble.
The moment he stepped inside Orchid Pavilion Tower, Jiang Xiaobai couldn't help looking up, wonder flashing across his face.
He had to admit that the tower's design was truly exquisite.
From outside, the building seemed plain and imposing, but only after entering did he discover a whole other world within.
From the first floor, he could see the second, the third, and even... all the way to the top.
Every floor had a connecting gallery. Rather than running in conventional straight lines, these galleries spiraled upward, rising gradually while remaining perfectly steady underfoot.
Looking up from the first floor, he saw layer upon layer, as though rings of scholarly grace were bearing them upward, evoking lotus flowers blooming beneath every step.
"Young master, this tower really is something!"
Zhang Xinnian also looked up and couldn't resist commenting.
"Indeed."
Jiang Xiaobai nodded as his gaze continued roaming.
Quite a few people had already arrived at Orchid Pavilion Tower, but most were gathered on the first four floors.
The fourth had the fewest people, while the three below were the most crowded.
Some stood, while others sat.
After all, everyone had received different results in yesterday's entrance assessment, so naturally, where they could be today differed as well.
Those who answered one question correctly could only enter the tower; those who answered two could have seats.
Those who earned a first-class rating, meanwhile, had been assigned a separate raised platform near the front of the first floor.
It offered an excellent view: they could see the floors above, and those upstairs could see them too.
With a single glance, Jiang Xiaobai understood. They