Chapter 282: Give Him a Year

“The report on the entrance examination of the Star Cloud Academy’s Martial Arts Branch ends here. If you need to continue to pay attention to the relevant details, please log into the Federation’s official information network…”

Mu Yutong raised his hand and turned off the live broadcast of the Federation’s Information Martial Arts World Channel on the virtual screen. He turned to look at Zheng Yuanlin beside him.

“Yuanlin, what do you think of the students of Star Cloud Academy this time?”

Zheng Yuanlin pondered for a moment and replied, “Very good. Be it the first place, Rudy Karl, or the next few, they’re all very outstanding.”

“What about Feng Mingxi and Angie Prairie? What do you think of them?” Mu Yutong asked again.

Hearing Mu Yutong mention these two people, the corners of Zheng Yuanlin’s mouth twitched and his expression was slightly strange.

“Feng Mingxi… If he hadn’t run to challenge a C-rank ferocious beast, he would probably be firmly ranked first. However, I admire his courage to dare to challenge a powerful opponent, and he even ignored the vanity of being first. Of course, I’m also a little surprised that he was able to successfully kill the Clear Mist Roc. Although the Clear Mist Roc is not first-rate among C-rank ferocious beasts, it’s not something ordinary fifth-stage Internal Breath Martial Artists can contend with. The fact that Feng Mingxi was able to kill it proves that he must have a rather deep understanding and use of spatial energy. I suspect that he already has the ability to break through the Cosmic Heaven’s Gate at any time.”

“Yes, your judgment is the same as mine. Feng Mingxi’s talent is indeed very outstanding. The reason why he hasn’t broken through the Cosmic Heaven’s Gate yet is probably because he hopes to perfectly break through.”

Mu Yutong nodded, but he sighed and turned to look in another direction.

“If not for being too anxious back then, Tianyou would actually have had the chance to perfectly break through. Now…”

…

Zheng Yuanlin hurriedly said, “Teacher, you don’t have to be too concerned about this. Although it’s better to break through perfectly, if he deliberately suppresses it for a few years for the sake of breaking through perfectly, the gains won’t make up for the losses. Although Tianyou was a little anxious back then, he’s about to break through to the fourth-stage Void Break Martial Artist now and can be considered second to none in the entire federation. This way, his chances of participating in the invitation of the royal family of the Declan Empire next year will be greater.”

“Yes, that’s true.” Mu Yutong nodded. “There are bound to be gains and losses. Of course, this is normal. If Tianyou can perform well next year and obtain something much more useful than the perfect breakthrough, there’s no need to feel too regretful.”

“Little Junior Brother knows this very well. Therefore, the last time he chatted with me in private, he was very grateful that Teacher could provide him with this opportunity back then. He expressed that he would definitely grasp it well,” Zheng Yuanlin said with a smile.

“Is that so?” Mu Yutong smiled and changed the topic, “You mentioned Feng Mingxi just now. What about Angie Prairie?”

“Angie Prairie…” Zheng Yuanlin frowned,” I still don’t know why Supremacy Oville sent her to Star Cloud Academy. Moreover, since she went, she acted so indifferently. It’s very surprising. I don’t understand what her goal is. ”

…

“Don’t worry about Oville’s goal.” Mu Yutong waved his hand, “Just tell me what you think of Angie Prairie herself. Do you think… she’ll pose a threat to Tianyou next year?”

“This…”

Zheng Yuanlin pondered for a moment and shook his head lightly.

“Angie Prairie is a disciple carefully nurtured by Supremacy Oville since she was young. It can be said that she has inherited all of Supremacy Oville’s skills. I believe she has an extremely deep grasp of the Flame of Life. Among all the young martial artists in the federation, she should be the one with the greatest hope of breaking through perfectly. However, I don’t think she can pose a threat to Little Junior Brother next year. After all, she only has a year left. Moreover, she might not even break through by next year. Supremacy Oville might not be at ease sending her over.”

“Heh, you underestimate that crazy woman, Oville. I’m certain that she’ll definitely throw this precious disciple over next year. What I’m curious about now is what name she plans to let Angie Prairie go under next year. Should she use her status as a disciple? Or should she occupy the spot in Star Cloud Academy?”

“Speaking of which…” Zheng Yuanlin’s heart stirred, “It’s very likely that Supremacy Oville sent Angie Prairie to enter Star Cloud Academy because she received the news in advance and planned to occupy a spot in Star Cloud Academy and leave her spot to others.”

“No, we can’t make a conclusion now.” Mu Yutong shook his head lightly, “Even I can’t see through that Oville’s thoughts. Before next year, no one can know what she’s planning.”

Zheng Yuanlin thought for a moment and fell silent.

Mu Yutong glanced at him and asked with a smile, “Why aren’t you continuing? I thought you would mention Chu Nan.”

Zheng Yuanlin was slightly shocked.

Why did his teacher take the initiative to mention Chu Nan in front of him?

“You just said that you admire Feng Mingxi’s courage in challenging a C-rank beast. Then, according to the news, Chu Nan also killed a C-rank beast in the test. Don’t you have any opinions?”

“About this… the Storm Killer King he killed is not comparable to the Clear Mist Roc Feng Mingxi killed. I don’t think there’s a need to specially mention it,” Zheng Yuanlin said.

“Is that so? But in everyone’s eyes, his strength is much worse than Feng Mingxi’s,” Mu Yutong said with a smile.

Looking at Mu Yutong’s half-smile, Zheng Yuanlin had a thought. He gritted his teeth and walked to Mu Yutong. He first bowed to him and said seriously, “Teacher, please let Chu Nan go.”

Mu Yutong did not seem surprised by Zheng Yuanlin’s actions at all. He only nodded and smiled as if he had seen through everything.

“Aren’t you afraid that even if you protect this kid like this, he won’t even be able to break through the Cosmic Heaven’s Gate and make your efforts go to waste?”

Zheng Yuanlin said in a low voice, “Then I can only blame myself for being blind. However, please forgive me for being blunt. From Chu Nan’s performance recently, I think…”

Zheng Yuanlin hesitated for a long time before gritting his teeth and continuing, “I’m afraid your and Supremacy Norman’s judgment of him… is not very accurate.”

“Is that so?” Mu Yutong raised his eyebrows, “My judgment of him shouldn’t be wrong, but I’m a little surprised that you think so highly of him. You like this kid so much?”

Zheng Yuanlin sighed softly, “Teacher, I’m also a child from an ordinary family…”

Hearing this, Mu Yutong fell silent.

He looked at Zheng Yuanlin quietly and sighed after a long time.

“So you see your own shadow in him… Yuanlin, I’ve always admired your generous personality. In the future, you’ll be the most suitable person to take over my position. However… you can’t always be so soft-hearted. Do you understand what I mean?”

“I understand.” Zheng Yuanlin nodded forcefully, but he still looked straight into Mu Yutong’s eyes, “However, Teacher, please allow me to be willful for once.”

Mu Yutong looked at him deeply and stood up.

“I’ll give him a year.”

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With that, Mu Yutong left.

Seeing Mu Yutong walk out of the room, Zheng Yuanlin felt his entire body go soft and he immediately sweat profusely.