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On the other hand, four days after the uproar in Azure Jade, the exchange team from Ocher Soil set off.
They could have set off earlier, but since Wen Jing chose Azure Jade Academy as their first stop, and Red Earth Academy already had a long-term exchange student program with Azure Jade, they decided to wait until the third-year ranking competition was over before heading over together.
"What a coincidence, Wen Jing! I thought I wouldn't be able to participate in the exchange student program with you during my year, but I didn't expect the other two colleges to invite you in advance."
"But this is only to be expected of you as the champion."
"I led the team on the exchange trip to Azure Jade before. If you have any questions or need any information about the place, feel free to come to me."
On the spaceship, Song Zhi, the Student Council who was traveling with them, was very attentive in greeting Wen Jing.
The annual exchange student program is very important, with thirty spots available for third-year students.
Song Zhi became president in his sophomore year, and led an exchange student activity in his junior year. Now he is a senior and will graduate in one year. This is the last class he can lead.
He had been regretting that he couldn't use the exchange student spot to repair his relationship with Wen Jing, but he never expected to travel with her in such a coincidental way.
After Wen Jing returned in glory from winning the Freshman League, Song Zhi immediately gave up on continuing to lead that bunch of short-sighted idiots in the Student Council.
As someone who initially defied public opinion to give Wen Jing high-level treatment, his only goal now is to make a good impression on her.
Therefore, in addition to Brown, a third-year student, he specifically brought three exchange students from the Operations Department: Ji Shuang, Eve, He Yunping, who had previously worked well with Wen Jing.
Wen Jing's influence is now more valuable than the connections Song Zhi accumulated as the president of the Ocher Soil Student Council.
"No problem."
"You can't hit someone who's smiling," Wen Jing glanced at Song Zhi and exchanged a casual greeting.
Congratulations to Chairman Song on his breakthrough!
Song Zhi was taken aback, and then realized that Wen Jing had seen through his compatibility with Song Zhi at a glance, which was over 60%.
Congratulations to you both!
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, the two said their goodbyes.
At this moment, Song Zhi looked at the other person's back with emotion.
When she collaborated with Wen Jing before, she learned the Mental Link at an incredible speed. He was busy with Student Council affairs, and at that time, their compatibility was only in the 50s.
At that time, Song Zhi's impression of her was that of a promising genius. Only a few months later, she now makes him feel that her strength is unfathomable.
This exchange activity was hosted by Dean Bai, who also made a special effort to lead the team.
Compared to when they went to Mystic Radiance Star to participate in the competition, this time they departed from Red Earth Star and arrived at Azure Jade Star on the same day.
On the one hand, Azure Jade Star is also located in the habitable zone of the Federation Star System, with an orbital radius slightly larger than that of Red Earth Star, and there are no other planets in between; on the other hand, this period is close to the closest distance between the two stars, which is the best launch window.
Of course, the speed at which spaceships and Awakened travel through the Ancient Wilderness interstellar space is still incomparable.
However, interstellar travel permits are strictly enforced and not everyone can obtain them at any time. Traveling without a permit and being discovered constitutes illegal immigration and will be investigated by specialized agencies. This is why Old Wang's express delivery business is a standard underground operation.
However, whether it was the previous competition in Mystic Radiance or the current exchange activity involving two academies, even if it took time, spaceships would be used for travel; it was impossible for students to travel there on their own.
Even if the students are not going to Azure Jade for the first time and have track access, it is still impossible due to safety handover issues. Passing through Ancient Wilderness along the way, it is impossible to guarantee that 100% of the personnel will arrive.
Six hours later, outside the porthole, the star known as " Azure Jade " gradually filled the entire field of vision.
Wen Jing's gaze drifted from distant space to one of the Federation's three habitable planets, as if he were looking at a huge, meticulously polished sapphire, deep and pure, radiating a soft glow.
In a moment of distraction, she couldn't help but think of the Blue Star from her past life.
Compared to Ocher Soil, which is too close to its star, and Mystic Radiance, which is too far from its star, Azure Jade's location in the Federation star system is exceptionally advantageous in terms of habitability, being very close to the location of Blue Star in the solar system.
Of course, if you take a closer look, you'll notice the differences.
High school knowledge automatically popped into Wen Jing's head: Azure Jade Star has an ocean coverage of up to 85%, a temperate maritime climate throughout, and a permanent population of over two billion.
Apart from the very top of the pyramid, which is also the smallest group of people, who can live on Mystic Radiance Star, most of the Awakened and the wealthy in the Federation live on Azure Jade Star.
On this breathtakingly blue planet, only a few scattered landmasses dot the landscape. More striking are the artificial floating islands that cling to the edges of continents or exist independently in the ocean.
Viewed from space, these regularly shaped and shimmering floating islands resemble scales floating on the sea, revealing traces of technology and civilization.
As the spacecraft pierced through the atmosphere, a jolt passed, revealing an endless blue ocean and expansive clouds, where the sea and sky merged into one, like falling into a gentle dream.
"This place is so beautiful!"
"No wonder it's the Federation's most habitable planet; even Mystic Radiance can't compare."
Not only Wen Jing, but many students on the spaceship who were visiting Azure Jade for the first time also expressed their feelings.
The spaceship eventually landed on the largest island in Azure Jade, which is where Azure Jade Academy is located.
Of course, even though it is the largest piece of land in Azure Jade, it is still not big enough for the scale of the Awakener Academy. There are six artificial floating islands connected around the land like snowflakes.
"So light..."
Stepping onto the ground, the feeling was completely different from that on the Ocher Soil and the Mystic Radiance. The gravity was 0.9G, which was lower than that of the previous two planets. Even the solid ground underfoot seemed to have a slight springiness, making movement easier, as if being lifted by a gentle breeze.
A gentle breeze blew by, the air was moist and fresh, carrying a hint of coolness and the slightly salty scent of the ocean.
Wen Jing looked around and didn't find many technological devices used to modify the environment, since the climate here was already pleasant and comfortable.
As the students, visiting Azure Jade for the first time, observed the place with fresh eyes, Dean Fu personally came to take over the administration of the Azure Jade Academy.
"Alright, the students are all yours now. We're in a hurry, so we'll be leaving now!"
Dean Bai had other matters to attend to, so after saying goodbye to Fu Yuan, he left the fifty-two students who had come from Ocher Soil behind, and the spaceship took off again before staying for more than ten minutes.
Dean Fu's gaze swept over the students of the Red Earth Academy, lingering on Wen Jing for a second or two longer, before he succinctly addressed the group:
"Your upcoming arrangements at Azure Jade have been sent to your terminals. If you have any further questions, please contact the Dean of Academic Affairs for assistance."
"Yes!"
Faced with Dean Fu, who looked like someone not to be trifled with, the students of Ocher Soil hurriedly and nervously responded.
Dean Fu nodded slightly, finished his instructions, and left, leaving the academic affairs director, who looked much more approachable, standing beside him.
His departure brought a sense of relief not only to the students of Ocher Soil but also to the dean of academic affairs.
She smiled at everyone and said, "Welcome to Azure Jade, everyone. I hope we can all make progress together during this time. Once your devices are connected to Azure Jade's network, you can receive the student handbook. I'll take you to your assigned dormitories."
This wasn't the first time Ocher Soil and Azure Jade had exchange activities, so they were quite familiar with the process. What made this exchange special was the presence of Wen Jing and his group of additional second-year students, which required the two deans to personally hand over the responsibilities.
"Thank you for your help, Director." Song Zhi familiarly stepped forward to meet with the director.
This is also the role played by the Student Council in each exchange: any problems encountered are reported to Song Zhi, who then contacts the academic affairs director.
On the way to the dormitory with the director, Wen Jing, like the other students in the group, connected to Azure Jade's network using his smart device.
Sure enough, a student handbook for exchange students was sent over immediately.
However, in addition to that, she also received Dean Fu's personal contact information.
This is clearly a privilege afforded to students of Dean Bai, giving them an extra channel to "directly reach the Heavenly Court" within Azure Jade compared to other students.
Of course, even with this connection, I certainly can't go to Dean Fu for every little thing.
Wen Jing, multitasking, finished reading the student handbook on the way; its contents were largely the same as Ocher Soil's.
Here, you'll earn Integral for completing courses and challenging the Trial Tower, as well as points for Ancient Wilderness Traversal and completing containment missions.
However, their student registration is in Ocher Soil, and their grade and class rankings will not be included in Azure Jade's rankings; they will still be ranked within the Red Earth Academy.
The biggest perk of being an exchange student is that you can enroll in any course offered by the college without purchasing a ticket, as long as you want to learn. However, the exchange period is only three months long, so whether you can learn the material is up to you.
"Alright, this is the place. You can assign your own rooms. Alternatively, if you're not comfortable with the accommodations, you can find other rooms on campus at your own expense."
"Understood, thank you, Director."
After saying goodbye to the dean of academic affairs, the subtle gazes from those around me immediately became intense and direct.
Before the group could even begin discussing the room arrangements, a group of second-year students dressed in Azure Jade school uniforms immediately came to greet them.
Upon seeing this, the expressions of everyone in Ocher Soil changed.
Before everyone had even chosen their dormitories, some students from Azure Jade came up to provoke them.
Exchange students in the past never received this treatment; they were always virtually invisible. The reason for this happening now is obvious...
" Wen Jing, I challenge you!"
The Azure Jade students' show of force was a calculated move, a direct challenge to Wen Jing.