“No, I’m not going. Now that I’ve come to the Earth-level class, I’m a disciple of the Earth-level class. Does Instructor Huang not want me?” Ji Jiuying looked at Huang Qiming with a smile.
Huang Qiming was taken aback: "How could that be? Since Lanxi likes my prefecture-level class, then let her stay in the prefecture-level class."
After speaking, Huang Qiming returned to the high platform: "Let's end today's formation practice here. I'm sure everyone already knows about the opening of the Wind and Cloud Secret Realm. Although the Wind and Cloud Secret Realm was created by Blue Star, it contains the life's work of the 30 generations of Blue Star Deans, including spiritual techniques, spiritual medicines, divine weapons, inheritances, and so on."
"There are also countless dangers inside, but this secret realm opens only once every ten years, which is an opportunity to improve one's strength. I hope everyone will participate bravely."
Huang Qiming explained.
"Mentor, will we die in there?"
Instructor Huang shook his head: "When the secret realm opens, the academy will give you a teleportation ball. If you encounter life-threatening danger, you can crush the teleportation ball to send you out. However, if you don't stay inside for seven days, it means that you will miss out on what you get."
Everyone then realized what was going on. Huang Qiming continued, "Ten days from now, our Array Sect's annual array competition will begin. I hope everyone will actively participate. Only the top ten will be able to participate in the academy's genius competition."
At this point, everyone deflated like punctured balloons. "Teacher, our class is always just cannon fodder every year, and we get laughed at by the intermediate and celestial classes..."
"Yeah, I don't want to participate."
"Me too, it's so embarrassing."
"Our class always comes in last place, and barring any unforeseen circumstances, it'll be the same this year..."
"·····"
Looking at everyone's reactions, Huang Qiming shook his head and sighed. He had already given up before the competition even started. How could he become an excellent formation master if he gave up on himself like this?
But his gaze quickly fell on Ji Jiuying. Perhaps this year will be different from previous years...
"Alright, quiet down. Regardless of how this year's formation competition goes, I still hope everyone will actively participate in this secret realm. Even if you don't get anything from inside, it's still the best place for cultivation."
"Understood, Professor Huang."
Everyone responded, and Xuanjing came to Ji Jiuying's side: "Will you go?"
Ji Jiuying turned to look at him: "Aren't you going?"
"I'm not going, but I'm really looking forward to seeing how you do."
Ji Jiuying lowered her eyes and simply smiled without saying a word.
——
Soon, the day arrived when the secret realm would open, and the academy's square was already packed with people early in the morning.
All the sect leaders, elders, and instructors in the academy had arrived on the high platform, but Dean Xiao Yichen was the only one who had not yet arrived. Only Xiao Yichen could open this secret realm.
Ji Jiuying found a quiet corner and sat down. At that moment, a shout arose from the crowd.
"That's a goddess!"
"Senior Sister!"
"That's my second senior brother, Luo Beiyue!"
"My idol..."
"goddess······"
The two walked slowly towards the high platform. In the entire academy, only Feng Qingxue and Luo Beiyue were the chief disciples of the inner sect. Senior Sister Feng Qingxue was beautiful and kind-hearted, and was the object of admiration for many disciples. Second Senior Brother Luo Beiyue had excellent looks and was ranked first in the academy's ladder of strength, and was the object of admiration for many female disciples.
Of course, some people ship the two, thinking they are a match made in heaven, but Feng Qingxue has no such thoughts, and Luo Beiyue has a fiancée and no such thoughts either.
Ji Jiuying's lips twitched slightly. These two had such a strong appeal? The whole audience was cheering for them.
However, given how outstanding Feng Qingxue is, why doesn't her second uncle have any interest in her? She does think Feng Qingxue is quite suitable for her second uncle, so it seems she should try to find out his opinion when she gets the chance.
"Little sister, so you've been here all along! I've been looking for you for ages."
Upon hearing the sound, Ji Jiuying subconsciously frowned and turned her head to look. She saw that Lan Zhao was also followed by several people, all of whom happened to be acquaintances.
Since there were outsiders present, she couldn't be too cold to Lan Zhao: "Second Brother, I've been here for half a day already."
Lan Zhao looked at Ji Jiuying, who was dressed in black, and a look of amazement flashed in his eyes. Although she was plain-looking, her expression was so lazy, charming and mysterious.
But in the blink of an eye, she seemed to have changed completely, becoming timid, weak, and pitiful.
"This must be Lanxi, right? I'm Feng Yu. We met when we were little." Feng Yu stepped forward and smiled, but the look of inquiry in his eyes did not escape Ji Jiuying's notice.
She quickly lowered her head and hid behind Lan Zhao. Feng Yu stood there stunned, but then, remembering that she had never been in contact with outsiders at home, he felt relieved.
Lan Zhao somehow understood Ji Jiuying's actions and pretended to comfort her, saying, "Little sister, don't be afraid. He's your cousin, after all."
Ji Jiuying kept her head down and remained silent. Lan Zhao smiled and said, "Please don't be offended, everyone. She rarely interacts with outsiders, so..."
Feng Yu glanced at Ji Jiuying out of the corner of his eye and smiled, "It's alright, it'll be fine once you get used to it."
Jiang Ling looked at Lan Xi with a puzzled expression. "Brother Lan, didn't you say before that she was afraid of sunlight? Why isn't she afraid of it now?"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Xin suddenly realized that Lan Xi's strange illness was indeed a fear of sunlight.
Lan Zhao explained, "My sister's illness is cured now."
"I see. Then why did you leave her in the ground shift by herself?"
Lan Zhao was momentarily speechless. Just then, Ji Jiuying spoke up from behind, her voice weak and barely audible: "I wanted to go to the ground class myself..."
Lan Zhao's lips twitched slightly when he heard her voice; she didn't talk to him like that!
Jiang Xin frowned: "Lan Zhao, do you want her to come with us?"
"I..." Lan Zhao was momentarily speechless when he saw the displeasure in Jiang Xin's eyes. At first, he did want to be with her, mainly to test her strength.
"Xin'er, it's alright. Surely there are so many of us who can't protect one person?" Jiang Ling said with a smile.
"Yes, Xin'er, besides, it's too dangerous for Lanxi to be alone."
“But she’ll hold us back!” Jiang Xin blurted out without any hesitation. Jiang Ling frowned: “Xin’er! Don’t talk nonsense.”
As she spoke, she glanced at Feng Yu, but Feng Yu's gaze was fixed on Ji Jiuying, and it was unclear what he was thinking.
Jiang Xin pouted. Seeing this, Lan Zhao glanced at Ji Jiuying and quickly stepped forward: "Brother Jiang, Xin'er didn't mean it that way, my sister..."
"Don't worry, I won't hold you back. I'll go by myself."
Ji Jiuying slowly raised her head and spoke earnestly, but her voice remained soft, making it impossible for anyone not to refuse.
In reality, Ji Jiuying was so disgusted with herself that she almost vomited!
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