"How could that be? How could the utterly pure Jun Xiao Yi be such a person!"
On the surface, Jun Yi was indignant and acted like a righteous gentleman, but deep down he secretly gave Ning Rongrong a thumbs up. As expected of Rongrong, you understand me.
"Since you don't want to talk about it, then I won't ask any more questions. What did you come to me for?" Jun Yi asked.
Ning Rongrong released Zhu Zhuqing's mouth and said, "I was planning to go for a run today, but with the enrollment season, the roads are crowded and even the track is occupied, so I have to stop for now. Since I don't have anything else to do, I thought I'd ask you to go have breakfast together."
"Let's go then, I'm hungry too. After we eat, we'll focus on our cultivation," Jun Yi said calmly.
"Uh-huh."
The three of them went to the canteen of the Spirit Hall Academy together. Because the academy has a large number of students, Spirit Hall Academy has a total of 6 canteens. Each canteen has three floors and is located in different areas. The three of them went to the one closest to their dormitory.
Stepping into the cafeteria, one is greeted by a dazzling array of dishes, all kinds and varieties, with an enticing aroma that makes one's mouth water.
There weren't many people in the cafeteria; most were chatting in small groups, with only one or two occasionally eating. Jun Yi and his two companions chose a table by the window.
After buying some food, the three of them sat down at the table and began to eat and chat.
" Jun Yi, do you know about the academy's entrance ceremony?" Ning Rongrong asked first.
"Does our academy still have this?" Jun Yi was somewhat surprised; he hadn't expected to hear the term "entrance ceremony" at the Spirit Hall Academy.
But thinking about it, it makes sense. After all, Spirit Hall Academy has a large number of students, so it's worth holding an entrance ceremony. Unlike Shrek Academy, which only had 7 people at the beginning—no, now there are only 6 left—it's not worth holding one at all.
"When will it be held?" Jun Yi asked.
"I heard from my senior that it's next week," Ning Rongrong replied.
What exactly does it include?
"What's in the entrance ceremony? Isn't it just all the freshmen participating in a competition to see who's the strongest, and then the academy giving awards to the top few? What else could it be?" Ning Rongrong replied indifferently.
Upon hearing this, Jun Yi frowned, then asked in a puzzled tone, "This seems to be different for us regarding the entrance ceremony. In my understanding, isn't the entrance ceremony just a formality where the dean of the college gives a speech, followed by a speech from a freshman representative?"
"If it's as you say, wow, is this an entrance ceremony or a freshman competition?" Jun Yi asked doubtfully.
Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing looked at Jun Yi with suspicion. Then Zhu Zhuqing said, " Big Brother Jun, I've never heard of that entrance ceremony you mentioned. Isn't the entrance ceremony just used to assess the new students' abilities and motivate other students to study?"
"Uh, it seems my understanding is a bit off. It's my fault, my fault," Jun Yi said with an embarrassed laugh.
"Actually, I think what they said is quite funny. If the entrance ceremony could be like that one day, it would definitely be very interesting," Ning Rongrong said enthusiastically.
Upon hearing this, Jun Yi waved his hand and said, "It's not interesting at all. It's not as good as the freshman competition. By the way, do you guys know what the rewards are this time?"
"I heard from others that the rewards in previous years were medicinal herbs or other cultivation resources, and I guess this year will be no exception," Ning Rongrong replied.
Upon hearing Ning Rongrong's explanation, Jun Yi instantly lost interest and muttered, "Isn't there anything else good? If it's just cultivation resources, then I won't participate. It's pointless; I'll just go up on stage and surrender."
"Tch, it's not like you can win the championship just by going up there and playing." Ning Rongrong retorted, pursing her lips.
"Of course! Let me put it this way, in this competition, I could easily take first place with a flick of my finger," Jun Yi said with a smile.
"I don't believe it."
Believe it or not.
I refuse to believe it.
The two started bickering again, and Zhu Zhuqing, seeing this, interrupted them and asked Ning Rongrong, " Rongrong, do you want to attend this entrance ceremony?"
"I'd rather not. After all, I'm just a Auxiliary System Soul Master with little combat power," Ning Rongrong replied.
Jun Yi also spoke up, "The main reason is that we discussed it beforehand, and we try not to use Soul Tool unless absolutely necessary, to avoid attracting other troubles. After all, this isn't the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect School, where many people covet Soul Tool technology."
Ning Rongrong nodded in agreement. She understood what Soul Tool really meant, so during the entrance exam, she stayed behind to assist Zhu Zhuqing and did not take any action.
" Zhu Zhuqing, do you want to participate?" Ning Rongrong asked Zhu Zhuqing.
Zhu Zhuqing nodded seriously and said, "Yes, I also want to see where my strength ranks among the freshmen of the Spirit Hall Academy."
"Oh, what a coincidence! I didn't expect to run into you guys while having breakfast."
Suddenly a gentle voice came from behind. Jun Yi and the other two turned around and saw that Hu Liena had also come to dine there, and behind her were two tall men.
One of them was over 1.9 meters tall, with neat short black hair that stood up like steel needles. He had a calm expression and looked somewhat similar to Hu Liena.
The other man had long, fiery red hair that cascaded down his back. Even his eyes were dark red. His only flaw was his somewhat ordinary appearance, but he exuded a strong sense of confidence.
"What a coincidence, Senior Nana." Ning Rongrong turned to greet Hu Liena.
"You two go outside and wait for me. I have something to discuss with the three of them," Hu Liena said to the two men behind her.
The black-haired man nodded, turned and left, while the red-haired man glanced at Jun Yi with a hint of hostility in his eyes.
"My goodness, as expected of the number one simp in the Douluo Continent, Yan, you're even jealous of this? I won't tolerate you." Jun Yi thought to himself.
Jun Yi returned a provocative smile, then moved to make room for Hu Liena, and whispered, "Sister, come sit over here."
Hu Liena didn't think much of it and sat down next to Jun Yi. Jun Yi, as if they were old friends, poured Hu Liena a glass of water, handed it to her, and said, "Sister, have some water first. We can talk slowly about what's going on. There's no rush."
Seeing Jun Yi's appearance, Hu Liena was somewhat puzzled, but she still took the water glass. Just as she was about to speak, she saw Yan still standing beside her.
She said with some dissatisfaction, "Yan, didn't I tell you to wait for me outside? Why are you still here?"
"I."
"Sister, don't be angry. Since this senior wants to stay here, please don't force him, okay?"
Jun Yi, acting like a sensible little brother, began to comfort Hu Liena.
Jun Yi's appearance immediately gave Ning Rongrong was on the other side, goosebumps...
(End of this chapter)