However, this didn't stump Xiao Xue. At worst, she could use Medicinal Pills to bribe her way later, letting Qing Lin enter first as a 'maid'.
Leaving Qing Lin alone in the Outer Academy wasn't suitable. Moreover, given the Special characteristics of her Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils, she could completely manage a 'curve overtaking'.
Xiao Xue felt her line of thinking was completely sound.
A few more days passed, and Xiao Yu brought Xiao Ning and Xiao Mei to find Xiao Xue—
Jia Nan Academy's recruitment team had finally arrived in Gama Emperor City.
Qing Lin had reached the Peak of the Eighth Stage of Dou Qi but hadn't yet broken through to the Ninth Stage.
Within Gama Emperor City, there were quite a few who could reach the Eighth Stage of Dou Qi before twenty. Add to that the many people who came to try their luck.
Therefore, on the enormous square, countless young people were desperately squeezing towards it.
Clearly, the Jia Ma Empire hadn't popularized quality education. This bunch had no idea about queuing.
However, at the edges of the square, the royal Family had directly dispatched troops to maintain order.
So, the square ultimately didn't descend into chaos, and no serious incidents occurred.
"If we wanted to 'fight' our way in from here, who knows how long it would take. But I'm the favorite student of a recruitment mentor, so naturally, I have connections."
Xiao Yu proudly straightened her back, waved her hand, and said, "Follow me."
Xiao Yu led the group around half the enormous square and finally stopped at the western part.
This area was already at the back of the square. Those remaining here were no longer prospective students, only stern-looking soldiers.
Before Xiao Yu could make a move, a middle-aged man who looked like an officer stepped forward.
"Are you all members of the Xiao Family? My apologies. Even the Jiama Royal Family holds no special privileges before Jia Nan Academy."
Although his words were addressed to the group, the officer's gaze never left Xiao Xue.
Clearly, it was because he recognized Xiao Xue that he came forward to apologize.
Currently, Xiao Xue was somewhat of a celebrity in Gama Emperor City. Rumors said her relationships with both the Jiama Royal Family and the Alchemist Guild were not simple.
These people were also acting on orders. As a Fifth-Grade Alchemist, Xiao Xue and Jia Nan Academy were forces they couldn't afford to offend.
Xiao Yu, looking quite proud, took out a jade-green token from her bosom, stepped forward, and communicated with the officer for a moment.
The officer's tense expression finally relaxed, evidently having found an excuse for the 'backdoor' entry. He immediately waved his hand and shouted, "Let them through!"
The layers of troops tightly surrounding the square immediately sprang into action, quickly clearing a passage about ten meters wide.
The group soon passed through this passage and reached the center of the square.
Here, Xiao Xue and the others could already see the sea of people outside.
From within a few of the passages, occasionally, young men and women who had passed the test walked towards the inner part of the square, faces full of excitement.
"Yu'er!" Just as they approached the large canopy, a cheerful laugh sounded, followed closely by a red figure.
She laughingly wrapped an arm around Xiao Yu, playfully patted Xiao Yu's slender waist, and teased, "Let this Young Miss feel if you've gained any weight?"
"Get lost!" Xiao Yu laughed and scolded, slapping away the other's restless hand before turning to introduce everyone.
"This is my good sister from Jia Nan Academy. Her name is Xue Ni, a Four-Star Dou Zhe."
"Xue Ni, this is Xun'er, this is my own younger brother Xiao Ning, this is my cousin Xiao Yan..."
Xiao Yu continued introducing the Xiao Family members to Xue Ni. Only after introducing Xiao Xue did she lower her voice.
"This one is our Xiao Family's Young Clan Leader, Xiao Xue. Our Family's ability to relocate to the Emperor City is largely thanks to her."
"The two girls beside her are both the Young Clan Leader's Disciples. The taller one is called Xiao Yi Xian, a One-Star Dou Ling."
Xue Ni first locked onto Xiao Xue and Xiao Xun Er. She was very interested in these two lovely-looking girls.
Then, she focused on Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin beside Xiao Xue, followed by Xiao Mei.
As for Xiao Yan on the side, she only gave him a brief glance.
Xue Ni's eyes sparkled as she exclaimed in admiration, "Yu'er, your Family sure has a lot of little beauties."
"If they enter Jia Nan Academy, they're bound to drive those guys crazy with infatuation."
Then, she looked at Xiao Xue and Xiao Yi Xian, "This is going to be tough for our mentor. Students with strength at the Dou Ling level, stronger than the mentor herself."
"Yu'er, your Young Clan Leader is truly impressive," Xue Ni said, looking at Xiao Xue beside her, unable to hold back her praise.
Even though Xiao Xue was just standing there quietly, saying nothing, she seemed to radiate a compelling charm.
Xiao Xue's aura could make ordinary men feel inferior, while for women, it held a strange attraction.
Xiao Xue's long, dark hair was tied into a stylishly cool high ponytail. Compared to the freshness of a regular ponytail, the high ponytail paired with her icy demeanor gave off a full-on 'cool older sister' vibe.
If some'sapphic-leaning' girls saw her, they'd probably exclaim, "Sister, kill me!"
Ah, people are such strange creatures sometimes.
If they take a liking to you, they think you're cool and aloof. If they don't, they think you're just putting on a damn act in front of them?!
Xiao Yu was well aware of Xiao Xue's intangible charm. She knew if she didn't do something soon, trouble might brew.
If this continued, they might just hold an impromptu 'Xiao Xue admiration society' right then and there.
At the same time, Xiao Xun Er slightly furrowed her brows and subtly positioned herself between Xiao Xue and Xue Ni.
On the other side, Xiao Yu hurriedly urged everyone, "Let's go, let's go. We'll head to the tent first and wait for the mentor to arrive."
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