Chapter Thirty-Six: The Training Ends, the College Entrance Examination Draws Near

At this point, Ye Mengyan was utterly speechless. She rolled her eyes, unwilling to argue further with Cai Xukun. Just then, a white light flashed across Yang Feng’s body. He had successfully leveled up to eighteen. At level eighteen, he was absolutely confident he could enter Qingbei University. If they continued to clear dungeons, Ye Mengyan should be able to reach level sixteen. Entering Qingbei University was highly likely for her as well. As for Cai Xukun, his goal was Jiangnan University. Jiangnan University was the best in Jiangnan Province, but still a notch below Qingbei. However, a life-class professional at level thirteen should be eligible to apply to Jiangnan University.

Meanwhile, atop the city walls of Donghai City, several principals stood watching.
“The time is about right, the students should be returning soon, shouldn’t they?”
“Tomorrow is the big day—the college entrance exam. Everyone must return today!”
“I wonder what results tomorrow’s exam will bring?”
“Most should have no problem getting into university, but the quality of the university will vary.”
“Old Qin, I heard your school has two special professionals both aiming for Qingbei?”
Qin Han nodded, “Yes, both Yang Feng and Ye Mengyan want to apply to Qingbei University!”
“Qingbei is the highest academic institution in Daxia. Applying there is no easy feat!”
“Based on previous years, only professionals above level fifteen are qualified to apply!”
“And if you want to actually get in, level sixteen or above gives you much better odds.”
“Reaching level fifteen is already very difficult, and level sixteen professionals are rare in all of Donghai.”
“I wonder how many level fifteen professionals there are this year?”
“Do you think Yang Feng and Ye Mengyan can reach level fifteen?”
“I believe they won’t disappoint me!”
Qin Han nodded again.

Yang Feng and Ye Mengyan—one the sole hidden profession, the other the heiress of Donghai’s richest family. Qin Han was certain both could reach level fifteen. Just then, figures finally appeared in their line of sight.
“These students are ours!”
A principal called out, and cast a detection water orb towards them.
“Excellent, a level twelve archer—should be able to get into a good university!”

The principal nodded in satisfaction. This student was a star at their school, one of their top scholars.
“Our students have arrived, too!”
“Level thirteen swordsman, not bad at all!”
One by one, students returned to Donghai City. Standing on the city wall, each school principal used detection water orbs to check their information. Every year at this time, the schools of Donghai City competed fiercely—whose students had the highest levels. It was a matter of pride for each school!

As more students returned, the schools were nearly evenly matched. So far, none had a clear advantage. Most of the returning students were below level fourteen. Not even a single level fifteen professional had appeared!
“Why haven’t Yang Feng, Ye Mengyan, and Cai Xukun returned yet?”
As time ticked on, Qin Han grew anxious. By rights, they should have returned by now. That thought made Qin Han’s expression turn grave.
“Could something have happened to them?”
Just as Qin Han was growing worried, Yang Feng and his companions finally appeared in his sight.
“They’re back!”
“They’ve finally returned!”
Seeing Yang Feng and the others, Qin Han shouted in joy. No matter what their condition, as long as they returned safely, it was enough. He immediately threw detection water orbs at them.

【Name: Cai Xukun】
【Level: 13】
【Profession: Turtle Master (eligible for second advancement)】

【Name: Ye Mengyan】
【Level: 16】
【Profession: Light Mage】

Seeing this, all the principals were stunned. None had expected Ye Mengyan to reach level sixteen. With this, Ye Mengyan had at least a ninety percent chance of being admitted to Qingbei University. As long as her exam scores weren’t poor, she was sure to make it.

The last person was Yang Feng. All the principals were themselves above level forty, having completed their second advancement. So Yang Feng’s Breath Concealment technique had no effect on them.

【Name: Yang Feng】
【Level: 18】
【Profession: Cursed Master】

Upon seeing Yang Feng’s level, the principals were dumbfounded. No one had expected Yang Feng to reach level eighteen, two levels higher than Ye Mengyan. Such rapid leveling was astonishing.
“They must have gone into the dungeon.”
“Look at Cai Xukun’s dagger and Ye Mengyan’s staff—they’re both drops from the Wind Wolf King.”
“Although the Wind Wolf King in the Qingshan Town dungeon can drop equipment, the odds are slim!”
“Perhaps they were just lucky!”

When Yang Feng and the others returned, Qin Han walked over.
“Once you enter the city, wait on the bus. When everyone is here, we’ll head back to school together!”
Cai Xukun nodded, “Alright, Principal Qin!”
With a chuckle, Qin Han replied. He was in high spirits today; in this round of trials, Donghai First High School had clearly come out on top. Both Yang Feng and Ye Mengyan were set to be admitted to Qingbei University. For all of Donghai City and Donghai First High, this was a major event. As principal, Qin Han felt immensely proud.

When all the students had returned, Qin Han boarded the school bus as well.
“For our students to come back safely is the greatest fortune for our school.”
“Tonight, everyone rest well!”
“Tomorrow morning, gather at school, and then we’ll head to the exam venue!”

The college entrance exam site was not at Donghai First High, nor even in Donghai City, but in Jiangnan City, the provincial capital of Jiangnan Province. Donghai was just a small city in Jiangnan, while Jiangnan City was a true first-tier metropolis. Every year, the provincial college entrance exam was held in Jiangnan City. The Daxia Ministry of Education would send examiners to oversee the unified test.

That night, Yang Feng lay in bed and slept soundly. For Yang Feng, he didn’t give much thought to the college entrance exam. He was confident he would get into Qingbei University. If all went well, perhaps he could even become the top scorer in Jiangnan Province.