Chapter 72

Zhuang Silin explained calmly, "The truly talented geniuses are all secretly recruited back to military academies, and every year there are students who deliberately hide their abilities in the joint entrance exams. Therefore, the rankings in the joint entrance exams are no longer given much attention."

Three years is enough time for those people to forget you.

Zhuang Silin's gaze swept over Xu Jintang and the other four. "That's all for today. Go back and adjust your mindset. Starting tomorrow, I will transfer you out of your original classes and begin separate training in the experimental class, under the pretext of sending the five of you on a special mission."

Xu Jintang hesitated for a moment, "Teacher, are we not allowed to have any contact with our classmates from our original class from now on?"

"Of course not. You're just going on a special mission, not dying. Keep in touch, but don't reveal anything about the experimental class to anyone else."

After saying that, Zhuang Silin stood up and waved to the five of them, "Go on, I'm going to report the experimental class to the principal."

"Okay, goodbye teacher."

After speaking, Xu Jintang stood up first and turned to walk towards the office door.

Seeing this, the other four followed suit.

After leaving the office building, Song Tianqi and the others were quite excited.

"This is so exciting! From now on, the five of us will keep our identities a secret!" Song Tianqi's face lit up with excitement.

Yan Yuting cupped her face in her hands, her eyes sparkling. "I can't believe I was chosen for the experimental class."

Xue Zhongqi and Jiang Shiyi remained relatively calm, each walking on one side, both appearing to possess the air of reclusive masters who concealed their achievements and fame.

Only Xu Jintang looked thoughtful, thinking: There's still an hour until dinner time, and she's gotten a little tired of eating cold Snow Spirit Grass lately. Maybe I should switch to some meat dishes tonight.

After eating two plates of steamed Green Scale Fish, Xu Jintang left the cafeteria satisfied.

This Green Scale Fish is Second Tier demonic beast retrieved from an icy pool in the Extreme Cold Forest. Its meat is delicious, and long-term consumption can increase the movement speed of ability users.

"Class monitor, we're leaving now." Song Tianqi and Xue Zhongqi, the two boys, parted ways with them downstairs at the dormitory building.

Only Xu Jintang and two others entered the girls' dormitory building.

"Sister Shiyi, were you specially recruited into Leikedasi along with Song Tianqi?" After getting to know each other better, Yan Yuting finally asked the question that had been bothering her.

She had heard that Song Tianqi had been specially recruited, but the name Jiang Shiyi was completely unfamiliar to her.

Xu Jintang and Xu Jintang turned to look at each other.

Jiang Shiyi remained calm and composed. "No, I was specially recruited from the previous year."

Yan Yuting was stunned. "The previous year? Then you should be a second-year student now?"

Jiang Shiyi nodded, "Yes, but I skipped a grade before, so I'm the same age as you all. After Teacher Zhuang planned to set up an experimental class, he said he would let me repeat a grade and not advance to the second year for now, so that I can participate in the Military Academy League with you."

Xu Jintang widened his eyes slightly, "Excuse me, what is your current level of mental strength?"

Jiang Shiyi: "Fourth Tier."

"!!"

Xu Jintang and Yan Yuting both stared wide-eyed.

We're the same age, and they're already at Fourth Tier!

Jiang Shiyi's terror put Xu Jintang under pressure.

Of the five students in the current experimental class, she has the lowest level of mental strength.

She must hurry and advance to the Second Tier!

Back in his dormitory, Xu Jintang went straight to the cultivation room, sat cross-legged, and planned to dedicate a little more time each day than others to cultivating his mental strength.

She closed her eyes, calmed her mind, and began to circulate her spiritual energy.

The following morning, the school quietly transferred the five students from the experimental class out of their original classes, citing a special mission.

Because of the cooperation of Xu Jintang and his four companions in covering up the incident, it did not attract much attention.

However, those who were closer to Xu Jintang immediately sent a series of questions upon hearing the news:

Yu Wanyao: [What do you mean? Xue Zhongqi went on a special mission, and you went on a special mission too. Are you two teaming up to hide from me?]

Wei Zixuan: [Sister, have you already forgotten the days we went through thick and thin together? What special mission did you go on? When are you coming back? crying

Cao Xing'an: [Squad leader, will you come back? Peeking out. jpg]

Qin Shuxue: [Special mission? Could it be that you and Xue Zhongqi have already been dispatched to the battlefield for a mission?!]

Xu Jintang could only temporarily reply to them with "it's a secret".

After having breakfast, Xu Jintang and his four friends gathered outside the school.

At Zhuang Silin's request, all five of them took off their school uniforms and changed into casual clothes.

Zhuang Silin, also dressed casually, stood ramrod straight with her hands clasped behind her back, her gaze sweeping over the five of them. "In a few days, once the military academy's funding comes through, I will rent a villa for each of you to live in separately. From now on, all your special training will be conducted in secret."

"But we're not training today." Zhuang Silin smiled mysteriously. "As the head teacher of the experimental class, I plan to give everyone a small gift before the special training officially begins."

Xu Jintang became interested, "A greeting gift?"

A gift from Peak Seventh Tier expert is definitely not ordinary.

The other four also looked up expectantly.

Zhuang Silin continued, "Have you heard of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion Auction?"

Yan Yuting nodded quickly, "I've heard of it. Myriad Treasures Pavilion is a very large business, with branches in almost every star region. Most of the items in their stores are rare and precious treasures, and they organize a large-scale auction of rare items every month. It's said that every item auctioned is a rare find that's hard to come by on the market."

Xu Jintang naturally had a deep impression of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion.

The most extravagant thing she ever did was use a free gift card to buy that bottle of dragon essence blood worth 380,000 yuan.

She pondered for a moment, then guessed, "Is Teacher Zhuang going to take us to the Myriad Treasures Pavilion auction?"

"That's right," Zhuang Silin said with a smile. "The gift I'm giving you is any item from the Myriad Treasures Pavilion auction. Each of you five can choose one item, and I'll pay for it, no matter the price."

"Holy crap! Teacher Zhuang, this is such a generous gift!" Song Tianqi's eyes widened.

He had been to the Myriad Treasures Pavilion before, and even the ordinary everyday items were already very valuable, let alone the items that were up for auction.

Xue Zhongqi was also taken aback for a moment. After regaining his senses, he raised the corners of his lips and shook his fan, "Teacher Zhuang's gift is indeed extravagant."

Yan Yuting covered her mouth in excitement, afraid that she might accidentally shout it out on the spot.

Xu Jintang rubbed his hands together expectantly, "Great! When do we leave?"

"Right now." Zhuang Silin raised her hand and took out five admission tickets to the Myriad Treasures Pavilion Auction from her bracelet space. "One ticket for each of you. Let's head out to the auction now."

Song Tianqi was the first to cheer.

Half an hour later, Xu Jintang and his group arrived at the Myriad Treasures Pavilion store in the Federation Star Region.

The main store boasts a simple yet elegant overall design and has ninety-nine floors, soaring into the clouds.

The entrance is also luxuriously decorated, with a golden signboard and angel statues that shimmer with a mysterious light. Nine out of ten passersby will stop and stare for a few seconds.

Zhuang Silin led the five people up the steps.

A Myriad Treasures Pavilion shop assistant immediately stepped forward with a smile, "Today is an auction at our Myriad Treasures Pavilion flagship store. Admission tickets are required. May I ask how many of you are here...?"

Xu Jintang and his group quickly showed their admission tickets.

After checking the admission tickets, the clerk's smile widened, and he bowed slightly, gesturing for guests to enter. "Distinguished guests, please come in. The auction will be held on the top floor."

Upon entering the store, staff members quickly came over and guided Xu Jintang and his group of six to the elevator.

"We have reached the 99th floor."

The elevator floor indicator sounded, and the doors slowly opened to both sides.

Xu Jintang stepped out of the elevator and looked around.

The rooftop's decor is rather understated and reserved, with somber dark brown wallpaper and a very soft carpet that I imagine is made of expensive materials.

"I sensed a very strong ice-attribute energy." The Ice Soul Dragon, which had been within his spiritual sea of consciousness, suddenly awoke.

Xu Jintang stopped in his tracks, glancing behind him out of the corner of his eye. Seeing that Zhuang Silin, Song Tianqi, and the others had all gone off to observe the surrounding decorations, he then began to communicate with the Ice Soul Dragon using his mind.

"What kind of ice-attribute energy?"

Ice Soul Dragon pondered for a moment, "It's probably a spiritual plant with very strong ice-attribute energy. I sensed its aura; it should be a Thousand-Year Snow Lotus."

Will the thousand-year-old snow lotus greatly enhance my supernatural abilities?

Ice Soul Dragon: "Of course. The Thousand-Year Snow Lotus not only enhances your ice attribute, but also helps you absorb my Power of Dragon Blood. Currently, ninety percent of the dragon blood I stored in your body has not been fully absorbed. If you consume the Thousand-Year Snow Lotus, I can help you absorb at least another ten percent."

Since the last arena battle where she forcibly activated the Power of Dragon Blood, she realized how much the replenishment from this dragon blood was.

She only burned a small amount of dragon blood, yet she was able to smash Xu Bohan to pieces with a single punch.

If she could absorb another 10%, the improvement would be absolutely terrifying.

Xu Jintang pursed her lips. "Okay, I understand."

After the group toured the auction venue, Zhuang Silin was soon asked by the staff to go and chat with them, while another staff member led Xu Jintang and the other four into a private room.

The staff member bowed, looking at the crowd with utmost respect, "Please come in, everyone."

The private room was furnished with a row of genuine leather sofas, and in the center was a round glass coffee table on which snacks, pastries, and freshly brewed tea were placed.

Opposite is a one-way glass panel, which provides a clear view of the auction below, but people outside cannot see into the private room.

Xue Zhongqi sat down first, resting his hands on the back of the sofa in a relaxed posture. "Comfortable."

Judging from his composed expression, he must be used to attending such high-end occasions.