Unnoticed, a woman wearing a black wool coat and sunglasses that obscured her face sat at a table in the corner of the restaurant.
At the table diagonally opposite her sat a middle-aged man with a gloomy aura.
As if realizing something, the two glanced at each other and paused.
Then, with a silent understanding, they both lowered their heads and pretended not to know one another.
*Minister Yang of the Zydia region is actually here; could her goal be the same as mine...* As Minister Lan was pondering this, she noticed out of the corner of her eye that the young girl not far away had stood up. Her heart stirred, and without time for further thought, she tapped her right index finger twice on the table.
The white flower-shaped earring on her right ear instantly transformed into a drop of water and fell to the ground, flowing after the girl.
...
The restaurant restroom, women's side.
The assessment standards for the special recruitment of top-tier academies differed every year, but her specialty was beast battle. The test would likely be battle-related, so that shouldn't be a big problem...
What she needed to do now was go back and first pass the D-rank Beast Tamer examination; that wasn't a big problem either...
The biggest issue was the academic score. She wondered if winning this championship could lower the academic score requirements for the top ten academies...
As these thoughts swirled, Qiao Sang reached the sink and placed her hands under the faucet.
*Splash~*
The water did not scatter across her hands but instead coalesced into a lump, like jelly.
*What the hell is this...* Qiao Sang instinctively flicked her hand.
The milky-white "jelly" landed on the sink counter.
An unexpected scene unfolded.
A blue eye opened in the middle of the "jelly," which then suddenly expanded, transforming into a soft, elastic, milky-white pet about 30 centimeters in size.
*So it's a pet...* Having witnessed the strange abilities of pets from various regions over the past few months, Qiao Sang instantly calmed down and asked, "Are you lost?"
"Guo guo." The milky-white pet shook its head, then opened its mouth and reached its paw inside, rummaging around.
*Ew, how gross...* Qiao Sang grimaced.
The next second, she froze.
Because the pet before her actually pulled a transparent folder containing white papers out of its mouth.
"Guo guo." The milky-white pet handed over the transparent folder.
Qiao Sang: "..."
Qiao Sang stared in silence for a few seconds at the folder, which still had water stains on it, and decisively turned to leave.
"Guo guo!"
The milky-white pet grew anxious and quickly blocked Qiao Sang's path with a cry.
Helplessly stopping, Qiao Sang asked, "This is for me?"
"Guo guo!"
The milky-white pet nodded.
"Do you know me?" Qiao Sang asked again.
"Guo guo!" The milky-white pet nodded.
At that moment, a very familiar mechanical voice sounded: "Guo Didi, a high-level Water-type pet from the Ancient Mist region. It can solidify or liquefy into various shapes. Don't let its soft appearance fool you; it is extremely stubborn and will not stop until its goal is achieved."
Qiao Sang silently looked to the side.
Sure enough, she saw Little Treasure appear, holding a pet identification device.
"Xun~"
Sensing its Beast Tamer's gaze, Little Treasure gave a flattering grin and vanished from sight.
Qiao Sang: "..."
"Guo guo!"
At this time, Guo Didi pushed the transparent folder forward again.
Qiao Sang stared down at the folder for two seconds before reaching out to take it.
Through the transparent sleeve, she could clearly see eight large characters on the top document: 【Ancient Mist University Special Recruitment Introduction】.
*Isn't that the top academy of the Ancient Mist region...* Qiao Sang paused, then looked forward to find that the Guo Didi had already disappeared.
*Who would send me this...* Qiao Sang thought, then opened the folder, took out the papers, and scanned through the lines.
【I. Recruitment Project】 【Beast Battle】
【II. Application Requirements】 【Outstanding graduating high school students who meet the Ministry of Education's regulations for special recruitment eligibility】 【1. Possess a D-rank Beast Tamer certification badge and have won first place in a provincial competition during high school】 【2. Possess a D-rank Beast Tamer certification badge and have placed in the top eight in a regional competition during high school】 【3. Possess a D-rank Beast Tamer certification badge and have placed in the top thirty in a national competition during high school】
【III. Enrollment Plan】 【6 students will be recruited, selected based on merit】
【IV. Application Process】 【Candidates must apply online and fill out the application form in the system】 【"Award Information" must be filled out item by item, with scanned copies or photos of supporting materials uploaded】
【V. Selection Procedure】 【1. Preliminary Review】 【The university will conduct a preliminary review for candidates who apply for special recruitment within the specified deadline and whose materials meet the requirements】 【Those who fail the preliminary review will not be accepted for on-site registration and are not permitted to participate in the tests】
【2. Testing】 【The special recruitment selection tests include a pet energy value test, a 2v2 battle test, a pet doubles test, and a skill application test】 【Per the requirements of the education authorities, the entire testing process will be recorded on video】
【3. Certification】 【The university will select special recruitment candidates based on their comprehensive score. The comprehensive score is the sum of the preliminary evaluation (max 100), pet energy value test (max 50), 2v2 battle test (max 150), pet doubles test (max 150), and skill application test (max 100)】 【The provisional admission list will be determined based on the comprehensive scores】 【Those on the provisional admission list will be admitted provided their actual college entrance exam score reaches 50% of the minimum control line for the second batch of similar subjects in their locality】
【VI. Special Provisions】 【Candidates who have won first place in the national competition and possess an Ice Crixyl may upload copies of relevant materials; the university will grant direct admission!】
*Direct admission...* Qiao Sang's eyes suddenly widened as she looked at the last line.
National first place, possessing an Ice Crixyl—wasn't that describing her!
So, if she applied to Ancient Mist University, she wouldn't have to take the tests or the college entrance exam?!
Qiao Sang's heart began to thumping wildly.
She quickly flipped through the remaining pages.
There were three top-tier academies in the Ancient Mist region: Ancient Mist University, Haicheng University, and Mayuan University.
The special recruitment materials for all three were there.
Without exception, the final special provision for each was direct admission for candidates who had won first place nationally and possessed an Ice Crixyl.
To be honest, Qiao Sang was tempted.
A top-tier academy—this was a top-tier academy!
Among them, Ancient Mist University was ranked ninth among all top academies in the country!
As long as she applied, she could be directly admitted. It was impossible not to be tempted by such an offer.
Qiao Sang took a soft breath and calmed down slightly.
The final special provision was too targeted; it was clearly aimed at her, and they had even specifically sent Guo Didi to deliver the brochure into her hands.
The Ancient Mist region is truly... so touching!
In this moment, the image of the Ancient Mist region shone brilliantly in Qiao Sang's heart, giving her a faint feeling that it was her second home.
Just as Qiao Sang was immersed in her emotion, the restroom lights suddenly went out.
With a "bang," the door to the restroom closed.
*What the hell...* Qiao Sang was startled and looked around vigilantly.
Just as she was preparing to rush out and open the door, a ghostly green pet, resembling a will-o'-the-wisp, appeared before her, holding a transparent folder containing white papers.
Qiao Sang instinctively looked at her own hand and found that her folder was still there.
"Nuo nuo."
At that moment, the will-o'-the-wisp pet handed over the folder in its hand.
Qiao Sang: "..."
"For me?" Qiao Sang took a deep breath and asked tentatively.
"Nuo nuo." The will-o'-the-wisp pet nodded.
"Nuoyanling, a high-level Ghost-type pet from the Zydia region. Do not make any promises in its presence; otherwise, if you fail to keep them, you may encounter terrifying things." The mechanical electronic voice sounded right on cue.
Qiao Sang turned her head and, as expected, saw Little Treasure.
This time, Little Treasure did not hide but looked at the pet in front of them vigilantly.
"Nuo nuo." Nuoyanling seemed not to notice Little Treasure's gaze and pushed the folder forward.
*You could have just told me it was for me, no need to make it so scary...* Qiao Sang complained in her heart and politely took it.
"Nuo nuo."
Seeing this, Nuoyanling smiled politely, then faded from sight and disappeared.
The next second, the lights flashed on, and the door opened.
(End of Chapter)