At this moment, the supremely talented prodigy under everyone's gaze frowned! Is she strong? She has always been incredibly powerful, her progress in cultivation astonishingly rapid, but upon arriving in the universe, she discovered there were many stronger than her!
At least for now, she couldn't defeat Senior Brother Liu standing before her…
Perhaps sensing her thoughts, Senior Brother Liu nodded slightly, a smile gracing his lips.
"Your talent is indeed remarkable, but it's a pity your previous cultivation methods were incorrect, which has delayed you. Once you join our Talent Academy and choose a cultivation path more suited to you, I believe you will surely become one of Blue Star's rare guardians!"
"Hiss~"
The phrase 'Blue Star Guardian' immediately drew gasps of shock and envy from the crowd, with gazes of astonishment and admiration frequently cast her way!
Only the protagonist being stared at remained impassive, merely nodding her head, appearing exceptionally aloof.
Seeing this, Senior Brother Liu was even more pleased! Composed and unfazed by praise or criticism – a promising seedling!
Just then, a soft, cold snort echoed.
"Her? Hmph!"
Jin Bao'er didn't want to cause trouble, but Gu Luoxian beside her was a different story! Hearing that, she immediately stepped forward protectively, looking disdainfully at the woman at the back of the group!
"Some people are just sour grapes, jealous that others are superior in both looks and talent, only daring to spew venom from behind. It reeks! Such a sacred place as the Talent Academy certainly wouldn't accept someone like that, would it?"
The woman in pink's face darkened! Just as she was about to retort, a faint, lingering fragrance wafted in on the breeze, and flower petals rained down from the sky. A gentle gust of wind, and a sedan chair with four flowing veils gracefully descended from the heavens…
Upon seeing this, Senior Brother Liu's expression turned tense, and he rose to greet it! The other staff members behind him also paled, rising in unison to pay their respects…
In response, the bewildered seventy-odd newcomers had no choice but to follow suit.
"Greetings, Tutor Fan…"
As soon as the words left their lips, the sedan chair, which had been spinning rapidly in the air, suddenly paused and then gently descended, stopping abruptly about three meters above the ground…
"Hee hee hee…"
A fair and delicate foot slowly emerged! Everyone who saw it was utterly captivated, until the figure within stepped out with a captivating sway. Dressed in a ravishing red, her semi-transparent attire did little to conceal her alluring form, a generous expanse of exquisite chest subtly disheveled. At the very top were fiery red lips, both seductive and cold…
What a bewitching man!
Indeed! This was an extremely rare and stunning beauty, yet he was entirely male!
More importantly, his cultivation was not low! Jin Bao'er couldn't discern it at all…
As if sensing the probing gaze, the bewitching man tilted his head slightly. His琉璃-colored pupils flickered, and with a hint of coquettishness, he glanced at her.
"I heard there's a pure ice-element talent appearing, Lan came to take a look… is it you?"
Saying this, he strode forward, the fragrance intensifying! Jin Bao'er wrinkled her nose uncomfortably, inexplicably disliking this person!
Then, the bewitching man stopped before her, and with a casual gesture, reached out a finger to pinch her chin, even attempting to lift her veil with one hand…
This patronizing, pet-like demeanor instantly made her frown, her heart filling with revulsion!
She turned her head, subtly and swiftly evading his hand! She took half a step back without a trace, her gaze lowered slightly…
"Greetings, Tutor Fan!"
Her movements were seamless, betraying no hint of any flaw! It was as if she had merely moved accidentally.
Simultaneously, her heart jolted! Her pupils constricted slightly as she recalled this person's identity…
When she was in the interstellar world, she had once used the vine from her Wood Spirit Sword to entangle insectoids and ascend to the other side of the world's end! At that time, she had seen this man through the vine!
His bewitching appearance was too unique; she couldn't be mistaken! Therefore… the person who had kept the interstellar world in subjugation must be this fellow!
The bewitching man's fingers paused. His narrow, phoenix-like eyes narrowed slightly, his expression unreadable. After scrutinizing her for a few moments, a faint, enigmatic smile appeared…
"Have we… met somewhere before!?"
Upon hearing this, Senior Brother Liu's face darkened immediately. He quickly stepped in front of Jin Bao'er and said respectfully,
"Tutor Fan must be mistaken. This young lady has only recently returned to Blue Star; she hasn't had the honor of meeting you!"
The bewitching man didn't dwell on the question, instead, he glanced at Jin Bao'er a few more times. Seemingly still unable to recall where they had met, he then returned to the matter at hand.
"Your talent is excellent. Come with Lan."
The term "Lan Shang" referred to the self-appellation of a cultivator with profound power, much like the unified "Ben Zuo" used in the cultivation world.
Before Jin Bao'er could refuse, Senior Brother Liu immediately interjected with a smile, nudging her forward.
"Tutor Fan has keen eyesight. However, she still needs to be formally selected by the Academy Head. I have no authority in this matter. Perhaps… you could speak with the Head?"
This time, the bewitching man's smile gradually vanished. He stared intently at Senior Brother Liu for a moment before slowly leaning in and whispering,
"Little Liu~ you're becoming more and more annoying as you get older! Tonight… you better be careful!"
Upon hearing the word "tonight," Senior Brother Liu's face turned ashen. Yet, thinking of Jin Bao'er's talent, he resolutely stood his ground.
And none of this was heard by anyone except Jin Bao'er, who was closest and had exceptionally sharp hearing.
She pursed her lips, her expression complex!
If she wasn't mistaken, this Tutor Fan was likely a peculiar talent, perhaps a dual cultivator or something similar…
People like that were the most dangerous, ruthless, and daring. She was better off avoiding him.
With her mind made up, Senior Brother Liu lost interest in testing new recruits. He handed the task to another disciple and led the seventy-four selected individuals into the Talent Academy!
He then looked at Jin Bao'er with a solemn expression…
"The person you just met, stay as far away from him as possible from now on! There are things you don't understand yet, but suffice it to say, within the Talent Academy, never get involved with him!"
The crowd nodded, a mix of understanding and confusion on their faces. Gu Luoxian, however, whispered to Jin Bao'er,
"Why do I feel like this Talent Academy is a bit strange? They seem to have all sorts of people! The way they were interacting just now, it looked like they had an unusual relationship! Don't wander too far, I'm scared…"
Jin Bao'er looked back at her, her gaze calm and detached. The image of Gu Luoxian transforming into a muscular warrior flashed in her mind. With a complex expression, she patted her companion.
"What are you afraid of? If anyone dares to touch you, just transform! It's not certain who will be bullying whom."
These words were sincere! Gu Luoxian thought about it and realized it made sense, only then did she feel slightly reassured. But then she felt something was amiss… ¬_¬｀
The group followed Senior Brother Liu to the magnificent entrance. Inside, it was another world entirely, filled with futuristic buildings, ancient and solemn scenery, and vegetation brimming with spiritual energy.