"Junior Li, is this fairy your junior sister?"
"Greetings, Junior Sister. I am Geng You of the Inner Courtyard. You can call me Senior Brother Geng."
"I am Tan Yan. Everyone calls me Old Tan."
The few of them seemed extremely enthusiastic. Out of politeness, Lu Yaoyao could only force a smile and nodded slightly in acknowledgment.
Seeing this, Li Daoxuan instantly felt displeased. After all, he was well aware of these people’s habits.
He immediately said, "Senior Brothers, we should hurry. The mentor’s task is time-sensitive and cannot be delayed."
After that, he quickly transmitted to them, "We’ll talk later!"
After speaking, he dragged the reluctant group away.
"So even Senior Li is hiding his cultivation at the early stage of the Nascent Soul. No wonder he calls them Senior Brothers!" Zhou Qing mused.
Yan Xiaohu joked, "Do you think the three of us are his nemeses? He deliberately chose a place where no one knows him to start anew, hoping to avoid bonds, and yet we appeared out of nowhere."
"Hurry up!" Second Uncle’s gaze lingered briefly on Li Daoxuan’s departing figure before urging them forward.
The three of them had no choice but to follow Second Uncle and continue onwards.
However, the initial anxiety of arriving in an unfamiliar place gradually dissipated upon seeing an acquaintance, even giving way to some ease and anticipation.
At this moment, Second Uncle, who was walking ahead, paused slightly, and spiritual power quietly surged around him.
In the blink of an eye, his somewhat worn garment was replaced by a brand-new red attire.
The three then remembered the academy rules mentioned by Second Uncle.
To better motivate disciples and clearly distinguish the levels of the students, White Jade Taixu Courtyard stipulated that Inner Courtyard disciples wear red, while Outer Courtyard disciples wear white.
As they continued to ascend the winding mountain path, the sight before them gradually became bustling.
All around them were Outer Courtyard disciples in white robes. When they saw someone like Second Uncle in red attire, they showed respectful expressions.
The academy was different from the sect. In the Inner Courtyard, cultivation was secondary; those who excelled in specific academic fields were highly regarded by the mentors and given corresponding status and focused cultivation.
Zhou Qing and the others were dazzled by the huge plaza, ancient buildings, and intricate eaves and beams exuding a rich ancient charm.
"Do you remember my repeated advice to suppress your cultivation to the early stage of the Nascent Soul? With your mastery of the ’Void Realm Dharma Aspect,’ Elder Lin should not be able to tell." Second Uncle reminded again.
Zhou Qing nodded slightly to show he understood.
"By the way, just reveal one mark when the time comes. You should be aware of your Four Flowers Gathering at the Crown. Don’t be too ostentatious."
"Once you are accepted into the Inner Courtyard by Elder Lin and gain that status, your abilities will be more easily recognized. In this world, background and status can sometimes have unexpected effects." This time, Second Uncle was instructing through transmission.
Then he turned his gaze to Lu Yaoyao and Yan Xiaohu, his expression softening slightly, "Currently, I can only recommend one person, so you two will have to stay in the Outer Courtyard for now."
"However, given your circumstances, there is actually little difference between the Inner and Outer Courtyards for you, as you are only here for a short visit. Consider it accompanying the prince in his studies."
Hearing Second Uncle say this, the two nodded repeatedly.
In fact, they came here with Zhou Qing with the mentality of having a look around, not minding whether they were in the Inner Courtyard or the Outer Courtyard.
"Alright, you two wait on that bridge over there while I take Zhou Qing to the Inner Courtyard!"
As Second Uncle spoke, he waved his hand and led Zhou Qing deeper into the academy.
The two looked towards a magnificent bridge not far away, spanning the shimmering Spirit Lake, appearing rather idyllic.
After exchanging a glance, they headed towards the bridge.
Just as they took a few steps, a figure suddenly passed through the air, quickly returned, and landed lightly, letting out a soft "huh."
The two immediately stopped and looked up, noticing a beautiful woman in a light blue robe with ice patterns, akin to a flowing glacier, emitting a trace of chill.
Her long, black hair was casually tied up, with an ice-crystal hairpin slanted within, adding to her cold allure.
Her face was exceptionally beautiful, but the cold aura she emitted kept people at a distance.
She wore neither white nor red.
Moreover, the pressure she exerted was immense, even more terrifying than that of Sect Leader Cao Zhengyang.
The two immediately felt a jolt of fear; this was a mentor at the Great Perfection of the Divinity Transformation Realm!
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The beautiful woman’s gaze kept lingering on Lu Yaoyao, quickly narrowing as if she had discovered a rare treasure.
She squinted slightly, and spiritual power quietly flowed around her. A faint ice-blue light extended towards Lu Yaoyao like a thread.
Lu Yaoyao only felt an overwhelming coldness enveloping her body, and soon, an ice lotus-shaped shadow instinctively projected from within her.
The ice lotus petals were crystal clear, each one shimmering with a cold light. It quickly expanded, directly contending with the ice-blue glow.
Seeing this, the beautiful woman swiftly withdrew the ice-blue glow, with an intensified look of surprise and joy in her eyes.
"What is your name?" the beautiful woman asked. Though her voice was still cold, it carried a covert excitement she could not hide.