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"Lin... isn't he the mysterious person who defeated Lu Liang?"
"Yes, yes! I remember now! Why does he look less imposing in person than in the videos?"
"Idiot! This is called the demeanor of a master. Masters are often hidden among the masses, you know? Not everyone is like Lu Liang, making a big fuss!"
"Watch your words, or Lu Liang will tear your mouth apart!"
Amidst the envious gazes, Lin was pulled outside by the Bearded Man. The exam was temporarily halted, and the students behind had to wait for the Bearded Man to return.
Like a puppet on strings, Lin followed the Bearded Man forward in a daze, feeling as if he were sleepwalking. It wasn't until they exited the metal fence that he snapped back to reality.
As Lin's eyes gradually cleared, he shook his head and turned to the Bearded Man, asking, "Teacher, do I not have to take the exam anymore?"
"Haha! You're already assigned to Top Tier Class Three; what do you need to take an exam for?"
Laughing heartily, the Bearded Man was very pleased and patted Lin on the shoulder as they continued walking. His gaze conveyed: Your future is limitless!
"Aren't there supposed to be star-level tests that reflect something about the test?"
Still somewhat confused, Lin furrowed his brows and asked. He couldn't shake off the feeling that something was off about the Bearded Man; he looked like a connoisseur eyeing a delicious dish.
It easily led one to think: Could this guy want to eat me?
"What else is there to test? Those are trivial matters. Young man, you are in Top Tier Class Three; sooner or later, you'll be standing at the pinnacle of the starry sea... By the way, young man, what is your interstellar level?"
The Bearded Man draped his arm over Lin's shoulder in a friendly manner, treating him not like an examinee but more like a younger companion.
Potential is a terrifying label that can ignite one's passion like a blazing sun.
Feeling the warmth radiating from the Bearded Man, Lin twisted his neck awkwardly. He finally understood why so many people flocked around Lu Liang; ordinary people were drawn to such treatment.
"Probably... my interstellar level? I haven't trained with a System before..."
After the incident with the talent assessment, Lin Ye was uncertain whether he was at a star-level rank, as the System's positioning might differ from reality.
"I see! The boy's interstellar rank isn't very high, but don't be discouraged. Your talent awakening came a bit late, and once you get to the Warrior Academy, you'll catch up quickly!"
The bearded man chuckled at Lin, exhaling a faint smell of alcohol. This made Lin furrow his brows slightly; he didn't expect a teacher to drink while supervising an exam.
This bearded man is a drunkard! Lin thought with a twitch of his mouth.
Then, the bearded man leaned in close to Lin's ear and said mysteriously, "Young man, come to our academy! I'm a teacher at Continuing Martial Arts Academy. If you join us, I'll personally help you strengthen your martial arts foundation!"
"Uh?"
Feeling a tickle in his ear, Lin was taken aback. Isn't it against the rules to discuss school affiliations during the exam? How does this bearded teacher dare to make an exception?
Thinking that Lin was hesitating, the bearded man quickly dropped another bombshell: "Young man, our Continuing Martial Arts Academy is ranked first on Wuyuan Star! Our faculty is the strongest on Wuyuan Star!"
"I, Bai Quexin, am also one of the best teachers at the school. If you come, I'll directly guide you and take care of you as a new student!"
So this bearded man is named Bai Quexin, Lin thought to himself.
After careful consideration, Lin felt a chill. He didn't expect that his talent would attract attention even from First Academy.
Seeing that Lin Ban had no response, Bai Quexin tugged at his collar and raised an eyebrow. "So, what do you say? Come on!"
The way the bearded man looked was just like a child trafficker!
"Uh... I'll think about it! By the way, Teacher Bai, are you human? Did you come from Azure Planet?"
Lin still felt somewhat confused. Accepting an offer outright was impossible; he appreciated Bai Quexin's recognition but wouldn't act impulsively.
Bai Quexin's overtures were certainly suspicious; he needed to assess the situation carefully!
So Lin used the technique taught by Fatty to divert the topic, and this time it went quite smoothly.
"Oh, this, I'm human. You see, I have two arms and two legs just like you, but I'm not from Azure Planet. In the sea of stars, there are humans beyond just Azure Planet."
Bai Quexin stroked his beard, frowning slightly. It seemed that whenever it came to knowledge-related questions, he felt a bit overwhelmed. After a while, he added, "Humans make up a significant proportion of species in the sea of stars. As for what percentage... I forgot! But it's close to half!"
It appeared that Bai Quexin was a "competent" warrior but not very good at scientific knowledge.
"I see! That's great. Having a human as a teacher will feel very familiar."
Lin said this casually, not expecting Bai Quexin to take it seriously. He happily asked, "So, young man, have you agreed? Come learn martial arts with me?"
"Uh, Teacher Bai, where exactly are we?"
Scratching his head, Lin found himself going in circles again. He quickly extended his hand and pointed to the building ahead.
This row of buildings looked quite unique, located at the edge of the examination area and constructed from alloy materials. They appeared somewhat out of place. Through the transparent floor-to-ceiling windows, Lin could see that a group of people had already sat inside—both men and women—who also seemed to be students.
Upon hearing this, Bai Quexin turned to look and then scratched his chin thoughtfully while mumbling softly, "We've arrived so quickly; I haven't even finished my persuasion yet..."
"Teacher Bai, what did you say?"
Lin turned his head in confusion to look at the bearded man; he hadn't heard what Bai Quexin said clearly.
"Oh? It's nothing! Young man! You've arrived; go on in. Someone will explain things to you!"
Bai Quexin continued scratching his chin nervously while glancing at Lin. Then he broke into a wide grin that was somewhat charming.
"Alright then, Teacher Bai, I'll head in first."
"Go ahead! By the way, young man, don't forget our agreement!"
The bearded man called out to Lin's back in a low voice, looking mysterious, like a spy.
"Alright, Teacher Bai!"
While responding casually, Lin turned his head, and a black line appeared on his face.
An agreement? What agreement? He clearly did not consent to being classified as the bearded man's student just now.
Strange, really strange.
It seems that being talented is not so easy; too much brilliance brings trouble along with it.
Regaining his composure, Lin took a deep breath, walked up to the metal door, knocked, and then pushed the door open.
Bai Quexin stood not far away, watching Lin's back. His eyes narrowed as he sighed and muttered to himself, "This young man is truly a good seed. If I can refine him a bit, he will surely have a bright future!"
Then his expression darkened as if he recalled something sorrowful. His voice grew softer, "Muxin should be about this age if he were alive now, eighteen... what a wonderful age! Unfortunately, Muxin..."
The bearded man's voice became increasingly faint, and it was hard to hear what he was saying. Only the glimmer of tears in his eyes revealed to others:
Bai Quexin is a man with a story.
I have a story; I also have wine, but no one can listen to my sorrows from the past. Thus, I drink alone every night until dawn...
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