Xie Feng has transformed into Qi Yuan's appearance!
Both he and Qi Yuan were tall, and with the latter carrying his greatsword, they could almost be mistaken for each other, except for a slight difference in their aura.
Sushang extended her right index finger and curiously tapped Xie Feng's face, exclaiming in admiration:
"Brother, your disguise skills are amazing! It's exactly the same as the real thing!"
Basic operations.
Xie Feng chuckled, a gentle smile appearing on his rough, cold face—a smile that was so strange, so incongruous...
Changying clicked her tongue and said in a very straightforward way, "Um... your smile is so weird..."
Sushang nodded. "Add one!"
Zhou Jin nodded. "Add one!"
Xie Feng: "..."
As the four headed to the East Gate, another commotion broke out on the street.
" Dust Mote Academy is now enrolling students!"
Someone said something, and now the commotion is even bigger than before!
In an instant, the streets were deserted!
The public reaction was even stronger than Wuyou College was recruiting!
"Hurry! Dust Mote Academy is recruiting at the West Gate! Quickly go home and tell my aunt's second cousin's daughter's nephew!"
" Wuyou College only admits 100 students, but charges 3000 Dao Crystal! Our hopes are too slim for us poor people! But Dust Mote Academy has no limit on enrollment! Free admission!"
"Great! My child finally has a school to attend!"
People spread the news with great joy.
Zhou Jin grabbed one of them and asked, "Brother, just out of curiosity, what's the background of the Dust Mote Academy? Why is it so popular?"
The man said, "Oh dear, how come there are still people who don't know about the Dust Mote Academy! It's a free academy built by our Dao Realm specifically for children from poor and powerless families!"
"There are many Dust Mote Academy in the world, most of which are funded by powerful and philanthropic individuals! Their purpose is to enable the poor to obtain Cultivation Resources on an equal footing with the rich!"
"You have no idea, countless legendary figures throughout history have come from the Dust Mote Academy! After they became powerful, they also gave back to the academy!"
"Oh, never mind, I have to hurry and get in line! You guys come too!"
The man hurried away and quickly disappeared into the enthusiastic crowd...
The four stood against the current, falling into silence!
Dust Mote Academy!
A place that provides equal opportunities for cultivation to children from impoverished families!
There are no such academies in either the Lower Realm or Upper Realm, because in these places, martial arts are revered and strength is paramount!
The Dao Realm, however, provides countless poor people with a ladder to change their origins and transcend social classes!
Everywhere there are people, there are social dynamics; where there are people, there is wealth and poverty.
A truly advanced civilization does not widen the gap between the rich and the poor, but rather narrows it!
The Dao Realm is such a civilization!
Xie Feng couldn't help but recall the world he had before he transmigrated. It was a beautiful planet, a thriving nation, and a place striving for universal harmony!
East Gate of the Mountain City.
Admissions Office, Wuyou College
The place was bustling with people, many young men and women, radiating youthful energy, their faces shining with hope and dreams for the future.
Beneath the city gate, several luxurious white jade tables were set up, and the elders sat behind them, conducting rigorous assessments.
There were two teams in front of them: those exposed to the sun were the test takers, and those sitting in the shade were the successful candidates.
Wuyou College is the strongest academy among the Dust Clan. Although Dust Mote Academy is vying for students at the West Gate, it doesn't diminish the liveliness here.
Dust Mote Academy: A ladder to heaven for the poor!
Wuyou College, a pilgrimage site for the wealthy!
The academy is home to the most powerful members of the Dust Clan, including many descendants of kings and generals!
A large crowd had gathered in the shade, some sitting, some standing, creating a lively atmosphere.
A pair of teenagers stood out conspicuously. They were arrogant and haughty, surrounded by a group of young people.
" Su Wan truly lives up to her reputation as the number one genius in Mountain City! She passed the assessment with ease! And she even caught the attention of Elder Fang the Inner Court!"
"That's right! Su Wan is the daughter of City Lord Su. She's only 17, yet she's already at the seventh level of the Dao Talent Realm! With such strong talent, her future is limitless!"
"Young Master Qin and Su Wan are childhood sweethearts, both exceptionally talented, and are known as the Mountain City's Twin Paragons. Young Master Qin has even been praised by Elder Fang!"
" Su Wan so beautiful, and Young Master Qin is so handsome; we are truly ashamed of ourselves!"
A bunch of people were frantically flattering them.
Upon hearing this Su Wan, dressed in a yellow dress and wearing a tassel hair ornament, couldn't hide her smile. She said smugly:
"If you follow me, I won't treat you badly! My cousin is an inner court disciple, an inner court disciple! Do you understand what that means?"
Passerby A exclaimed, "Really? That's amazing!"
Su Wan scoffed, "Of course! I never lie! Qin Yi, is your brother also in the inner courtyard?"
The richly dressed, slick-haired youth pointed at the crowd and laughed arrogantly:
"My own brother is also an inner court disciple. If you want to follow us, you'd better treat us well and make sure we eat and drink well. If anything happens, my brother will protect you!"
"Sister Wan, Brother Yi, we're with you!"
"Me too!"
"Me too!"
A group of teenagers immediately expressed their support, all feeling smug about having found two powerful backers.
They became even more eager to curry favor.
In this world, no matter where you are, there's no shortage of lackeys.
"Look, a beautiful woman!"
suddenly...
Someone shouted...
Almost all the candidates in the admissions office turned their attention to one place!
Outside the city gate!
A group of people walked over calmly.
At the front was a middle-aged man in purple, with sharp features and a fierce appearance.
Following closely behind were two women. One wore a light blue gauze dress and moved as lightly as a butterfly. Her steps were quick, her silver hair flowed, and her delicate face was so beautiful that it almost took one's breath away.
The other woman was dressed in flowing white robes, exuding an ethereal and refined air. She was slender and graceful, especially her delicate waist, which seemed almost too fragile to be grasped. Her eyes were slightly narrowed, her brows held a cool and aloof air, and she emanated an extraordinary and unyielding presence.
Finally, there was a man in black, with striking eyebrows and bright eyes, incredibly handsome, but his cold gaze made him seem unapproachable.
"Our Mountain City has such an unparalleled beauty?!"
"One is stunningly beautiful, the other is fresh and handsome—are these even human faces?!"
"One minute. I need all their information!"
"Tch, men, all they know is looking at pretty girls! They should be paying attention to the one at the very back! She's an absolute heartthrob! Look at that ascetic face! Those aloof eyes! That noble air!"
"Ha, women!!"
"Whose young master and young lady are they? They seem so mysterious!"
"Who's that ordinary-looking middle-aged man at the front? Why is he wearing the robes of an elder from Wuyou College?"
"Wow! He's an academy elder! Look at that golden badge! He's an elder from the inner academy!"
"Wow! It's the Inner Court Elder! Look at that imposing face! Such a powerful presence, Celestial Person astounding!"
"Damn it, have some decency!"
"..."