After several months of enduring the elements, Xue Lei Han successfully arrived at Soto City.
He did not head to the City Lord’s Mansion with the Third Prince’s token to find luxurious accommodations.
Instead, he casually found a fairly large restaurant, asked for a private room on the second floor, and ordered some small dishes.
The waiter’s eyebrows nearly flew off when he saw the generous tip Xue Lei Han gave.
He hurriedly instructed the other waiters not to neglect this young master.
Xue Lei Han ate a little, then casually immersed his mind in meditation.
The Azure Rose Thorn Sword in its sheath emitted a cold chill.
When he opened his eyes again, the sky was still more than half bright.
After an hour of cultivation, all the dust and fatigue from these past few months had been completely washed away, and his soul power had returned to its peak.
“Let’s go.” After leaving some gold soul coins on the table, Xue Lei Han, as usual, hung the Azure Rose Thorn Sword at his waist.
He took out and changed into a light blue casual outfit from his ring.
Under the grateful gaze of the waiter, Xue Lei Han left the restaurant.
Xue Lei Han’s current attire was very ordinary.
Apart from the engagement ring on his finger, no one could tell from his clothing that he was the genius Third Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire.
After asking a passerby for directions, Xue Lei Han followed a small path into a small village.
He was not surprised at all.
After all, Teacher Qin Ming had told him all the information about Shrek Academy at the time.
Moreover, he had not come here to enjoy himself.
After walking for about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, he saw a long queue forming ahead.
Xue Lei Han nodded knowingly and silently joined the very end of the line.
“Brother Lei Han!” A clear girl’s voice suddenly rang in Xue Lei Han’s ear.
Xue Lei Han, whose eyes had been tightly closed, suddenly opened them and looked toward the girl beside him, a faint smile appearing on his face.
“Long time no see, Rong Mei.” This girl who stuck out her tongue with sparkling eyes was Ning Rongrong, the daughter of Xue Lei Han’s godfather, the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile School’s School Master Ning Fengzhi.
Although Xue Lei Han also found Ning Rongrong’s mischievous and troublesome personality a headache, she was after all his godfather’s beloved daughter, so he couldn’t say much.
“Brother Lei Han is also here to apply to Shrek Academy?” Xue Lei Han calmly nodded.
“Why?
Brother Lei Han was doing so well at Heaven Dou Academy, why come to this kind of academy?” Ning Rongrong asked in confusion.
“Because Teacher Qin Ming recommended it.” The two slowly moved forward with the crowd.
Xue Lei Han watched as children who did not meet the requirements left dejectedly with their parents, feeling indifferent.
He also saw the blond youth standing behind the registration desk.
No, it would be more accurate to call him a thug.
Xue Lei Han’s eyes narrowed slightly as he whispered, “Around thirty-third to thirty-fourth rank.” “What is it, Brother Lei Han?” “Nothing… Does your family know you came out this time?” Xue Lei Han turned his head and asked.
“I sneaked out, hehe.” As she spoke, Ning Rongrong made a face at Xue Lei Han.
Xue Lei Han sighed helplessly in his heart.
As expected.
His godfather was probably furious right now.
He should write him a letter when he had the chance.
“Next.” Seeing that only he and Ning Rongrong remained in the entire queue, Xue Lei Han took a few steps forward.
Ning Rongrong placed the registration fee into the box.
“He and I want to register to enter the academy.” Ning Rongrong pointed at herself and Xue Lei Han.
Xue Lei Han noticed the passionate gaze the blond youth directed at Ning Rongrong and couldn’t help but find it amusing.
If the boy knew Ning Rongrong’s true personality, he would probably flee in panic.
“You came out.
Does your family know?” The elder looked at Ning Rongrong and asked.
Ning Rongrong smiled slightly and said, “It’s said that education has no class.
As long as I meet the academy’s requirements, you have no reason not to accept me, right?” The elder hesitated for a moment, then said to Ning Rongrong, “You passed.
Wait on the side for your companion.” Xue Lei Han stepped forward and put the registration fee into the box beside him.
“First test bone age.” “Name.” “Xue Lei Han.” The elder pinched Xue Lei Han’s right hand.
Xue Lei Han felt a burst of numbness in his right hand.
The elder nodded and said, “Not over twelve years old.
Now display your spirit rings.” Ning Rongrong giggled beside him, also full of anticipation as she waited for Xue Lei Han’s spirit rings.
She had long heard that Xue Lei Han was the top of the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy’s Ten Elites and one of the Twin Stars, but she had never known his true strength.
Xue Lei Han drew his sword.
One purple and two black spirit rings quietly appeared around the Azure Rose Thorn Sword.
Both the elder and the youth simultaneously let out an “Ah!” and looked at the three spirit rings on the sword in disbelief.
A trace of delight appeared in Ning Rongrong’s eyes.
Brother Lei Han truly deserved to be called the strongest genius of Heaven Dou Imperial Academy.
“This… this spirit ring configuration, this sword martial soul.” The elder trembled as he looked at the three spirit rings and the sword that was almost too beautiful, instantly losing himself.
Xue Lei Han sheathed his sword, and the spirit rings disappeared.
“Qualified.” The elder was clearly still not fully recovered.
The blond youth held back his laughter and stepped forward.
“Please follow me, both of you.” Xue Lei Han nodded and followed the blond youth into the village.
“My name is Dai Mubai.
I am one of the students here.
If you encounter any inconvenience in the academy in the future, you can come find me.” The blond youth said as he turned his head.
Heterochromatic pupils?
Xue Lei Han glanced at Dai Mubai’s pupils, then thought of his surname and naturally associated it with the Star Luo Empire.
Ning Rongrong beside him started joking with Dai Mubai, while Xue Lei Han quietly pondered by himself.
Dai Mubai had also figured out Xue Lei Han’s cold personality in a short time, so he did not disturb his thoughts.
Not long after, Dai Mubai led the two to an open area.
Wooden houses were all around, and ahead of them, some students who had passed the initial test were undergoing soul power level testing.
“But you two don’t need to go through so much trouble.” Dai Mubai smiled.
He clearly knew the spirit rings and martial souls of the young man and girl before him, so the second stage of the exam was directly skipped.
The two followed Dai Mubai through several examination areas.
Dai Mubai whispered explanations about Ning Rongrong and Xue Lei Han’s situation to the teachers whenever he saw them.
After hearing Dai Mubai’s words, those teachers’ eyes all lit up, their gazes shining on Xue Lei Han like searchlights.
Xue Lei Han’s mouth twitched uncontrollably.
That feeling of being scrutinized made him very uncomfortable.
The three arrived at the fourth examination area.
There was still one boy and two girls waiting ahead.
A middle-aged man in his fifties was dozing off in a chair.
Dai Mubai went forward to wake the middle-aged man.
The pair who looked like siblings first greeted Xue Lei Han and Ning Rongrong.
“Hello, my name is Tang San.
This is my younger sister, Xiao Wu.” Tang San’s appearance was not particularly handsome, but he gave off a gentle and refined feeling that made people like him.
Xue Lei Han glanced at Xiao Wu.
Her lively personality and delicate features reminded him of Dugu Yan as a child.
Seeing that Xue Lei Han had no intention of speaking first, Ning Rongrong felt a wave of helplessness toward her godbrother’s social skills.
She giggled and said, “My name is Ning Rongrong.
He is my godbrother, Xue Lei Han.” Xue Lei Han nodded at the two.
“Don’t mind him.
His personality is just like this.” Ning Rongrong quickly interjected upon seeing the strange looks from the two.
At this moment, the middle-aged man stood up.
The muscles on his body were like copper walls and iron fortifications, unconsciously giving off a strong sense of oppression.
Xue Lei Han was unfazed.
In these five years, he had been brutally beaten by Chen Xin ten or eight times every week.
Meeting a Title Douluo would at most make his legs tremble slightly.
The pressure before him was very likely from a Soul Saint-level spirit master.
“My name is Zhao Wuji.” The middle-aged man announced his name, then said to Xue Lei Han, “That cool kid over there, do you mind if I spar with them first?
I’ll take care of you individually later.” Xue Lei Han nodded, carried his sword away from the field, and sat to the side, immersing his mind.
“Xue Lei Han, Teacher Zhao is acting strangely today by taking charge of the exam.
You must be careful.
He is a Soul Saint expert.” Xue Lei Han opened his eyes and saw a pair of anxious heterochromatic pupils.
He nodded at Dai Mubai, said thanks, and returned to his cultivation state.
After about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Xue Lei Han came out of his cultivation.
He saw three people lying outside the field, while Tang San was slowly standing up.
Xue Lei Han stood up and blocked Tang San’s path, only to meet Tang San’s determined gaze.
“What do you want to do?” “Challenge Zhao Wuji.” “By yourself?” “That’s right, just me alone.” Xue Lei Han took a deep breath and said indifferently, “Your soul power is probably around the thirtieth rank.
There is no chance of victory in challenging a Soul Saint.” Tang San’s eyes narrowed.
He hadn’t expected the other party to roughly estimate his soul power rank, but he still insisted, “But I must take revenge, for Xiao Wu.” “I’ll take this fight.” After indifferently throwing down these words, Xue Lei Han turned to look at Tang San and said, “Don’t speak lightly of revenge before you have the strength.” Tang San froze in place for a moment, then stepped back a few paces and held Xiao Wu in his arms.
A flame of desire to become stronger suddenly burned in his heart.
“Is it really okay not to let him come over?” Zhao Wuji had clearly heard the conversation between the two and asked Xue Lei Han in confusion.
“Yes.
His strength is not enough.” Xue Lei Han stood firmly before Zhao Wuji.
Zhao Wuji lit an incense stick and tossed it to Dai Mubai.
Dai Mubai, who was holding a cold-faced girl, hurriedly caught the incense stick.
He then slightly lifted the girl in his arms so she could also watch the battle.
“Your soul power has already reached the fortieth rank, right?
Why haven’t you gone to hunt for a spirit ring?” Zhao Wuji slightly sensed Xue Lei Han’s soul power and smiled with satisfaction.
Dai Mubai and the others were instantly stunned.
Dai Mubai smiled bitterly.
He had always thought Xue Lei Han’s three spirit rings meant he had just broken through the thirtieth rank, but he hadn’t expected it to be the fortieth rank, and he could become forty-first at any time.
“My current understanding of the sword has not yet reached the level required for advancement.” “Interesting.
This is the first time I’ve seen such an interesting student.” Zhao Wuji laughed, and the Soul Saint’s pressure fiercely pressed down on Xue Lei Han.
“Is that so…” A cold light flashed in Xue Lei Han’s eyes.
His short hair fluttered in the wind as his hand gently gripped the sword hilt.
The Azure Rose Thorn Sword slowly unsheathed.