After a period of silence, the testing instrument showed that Sui Yi's mental strength was at level D. Everyone's eyes widened, unable to believe that what they saw was only level D. According to the rumors circulating recently, this was definitely not the result. They couldn't believe it.
Everyone was dumbfounded. The only one who was sober was probably the uncle, who looked helpless. He was trying to play dumb again. Looking at everyone's stunned expressions, the uncle had a feeling of being the only one who was sober in a world of drunks.
The deans on the judging panel were also confused, because they absolutely did not believe that a girl who could venture alone to a desolate planet without suffering any injury could have such little mental strength.
"Elder Herrington, could you go check if there's a problem with the testing equipment? I don't quite believe this result," the dean said, turning to a middle-aged man beside him as he looked at the letters on the monitor.
“Alright!” The middle-aged man, Elder Herrington, replied and then got up and walked toward the testing area.
"Dean Shen, what's wrong?" Instructor Shen Qiu, who was standing to the side, noticed that he had ordered someone to check the equipment and sensed that something was amiss, so he asked.
"It's like this, this girl is the one I told you about who ventured alone to the desolate planet. I don't quite believe that her strength is only this much."
"Oh! How much mental energy did that girl have before?"
"E-rank, she can't even control the worst mechs."
"That's already an improvement, having developed into a D-level mental strength. Perhaps she has some trump card that will allow her to remain safe on this desolate planet."
"Perhaps!" Those who aren't directly involved can't know the truth of the matter, and everyone can only keep their doubts to themselves.
"Elder!" the tester greeted respectfully as he saw Herrington approach.
Is there a problem with the instrument?
"I just checked it, and there's nothing wrong with the instrument."
"Hmm! Let me take a look!" After he said this, the tester walked to the side and watched him inspect the instrument.
He placed his hand on the instrument, and in less than a minute, the display showed the words "SSS".
The elder frowned. Logically, the instrument wasn't broken. On the contrary, it was working perfectly!
He turned around and looked at Sui Yi suspiciously, scrutinizing her from head to toe, trying to see if there was anything wrong with her. Sui Yi didn't say a word, letting him look her over without any problem.
"You really only have this little bit of mental energy? Did you do anything tampering with it?" he asked curiously.
“The elders are just as curious as the young. I didn’t do anything underhanded. Even if I were to do something underhanded, it would be to do something higher up, not something that would make people laugh at me, would it?” Sui Yi smiled and answered calmly.
"Alright!" After saying that, the elder turned around and returned to the judges' table.
"How about it?"
"The equipment is great, but I always feel like this girl is up to something!" He told the dean about his doubts.
"Yes! I feel the same way!" The dean stroked his beard, nodded, and agreed with him.
"It's just a very common concealment tactic!" Suddenly, a clear, cold male voice, as melodious as the moon and as elegant as the sound of silk and bamboo instruments, came from behind them. The voice was melodious and pleasant to the ear.
"Uh..." The group turned around and were stunned when they saw who it was!
"When did you arrive?" The Third Prince asked curiously after recognizing the person behind him.
"Just arrived!" The man crossed his arms, his tall and slender figure and wispy flaxen hair falling casually over his head, adding a touch of messy beauty. He had fair skin, a chiseled face, and exquisite features. Every move he made exuded the air of a dragon among men, radiating nobility.
"What you just said means she's hiding her strength?" The Third Prince's question drew curious glances from everyone, eager to know the answer.
"Um!"
Everyone looked on with sudden realization. "So that's how it is. This girl is quite cunning. She actually thought of playing dumb to outsmart everyone. But it's good this way; keep a low profile in your personal life and your work."
If Ah Xing heard this, she would definitely complain to herself for a long time. Who said she was low-key? She's definitely the kind of person who would rather be high-profile than low-key.
"Then can Young Master Nie discern her strength?" Shenqiu asked, showing a bit of gossip.
"My estimate is that she's in great danger, at least on par with me." Looking at the girl below, Nie Shangheng felt a strange sense of satisfaction. So she was the person in the photo. He just didn't know why her photo was in his room.
Sui Yi had no idea that some of her thoughts had already been exposed by others. She originally wanted to hide her talents, but she didn't handle it well and suppressed them too much, which aroused suspicion.
"No way..." Everyone who heard Nie Shangheng's words was stunned, utterly unable to believe that a prodigy comparable to him could actually appear in this world. It was simply absurd. Having one prodigy torment people was already unbearable; to have another one would make them question their very existence.
"Haha!" After the initial shock, everyone displayed different emotions. Those from the academy were both happy and somewhat regretful; it was a pity such a genius couldn't be kept in their academy. How could this small corner of Blazing Sun Star possibly hold such a talent? She would surely soar to the heavens sooner or later, alas!
The two mentors from the capital exchanged a glance, both displaying a determination to win.
"Chenqiu, you already have several prodigy students under your command, so don't try to take this one from me!"
“Niu Ke, you’re wrong about that. Everyone appreciates talent, and I’m no exception. Just like everyone loves money. So I’m sorry, I can’t let go either. How about we compete fairly?” She glanced at him sideways, knowing she would never turn away such a genius.
"Ahem! You two instructors, please don't argue yet. It all depends on that girl's choice." The dean looked at her with a smug look in his eyes and said to the people around him. Fortunately, he had taken her into the academy out of respect for Thor and her parents; otherwise, he would have regretted missing out on such a talented student for the rest of his life.
“Perhaps he and you are not meant to be. I plan to introduce him to my teacher.” Nie Shangheng said expressionlessly, his eyes fixed on Sui Yi.
"..." The two mentors looked utterly dejected, because they couldn't win the competition. If he were to accept them, then the two of them would have no chance at all!
On this side, Suiyi felt the gaze and turned around sensitively to look at that stunning figure on the judges' panel.
She raised an eyebrow. Why did this person give her an indescribable feeling even from afar? Could he be him?
When two people spend a lot of time together, they develop a kind of telepathic connection, just like the saying goes: "Though we are not a pair of phoenixes with wings to fly together, our hearts are connected by a single thread of understanding!"
Forget it, whether it's him or not, we'll find out once we go up there.
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