This is just a small interlude on the journey.
The chubby boy was so intimidated by Annie’s glare that he didn’t dare say a word the entire way, shrinking to one side, only feeling a bit more at ease when Baiyu gave him a reassuring look.
However, throughout the journey.
He kept his distance from the two, not daring to come any closer.
Baiyu and Annie arrived at the school’s main entrance.
Because today was orientation day, the area outside the school was crowded, with many Martial Artist parents sending their children to school, their entrance surrounded by a dense crowd.
Annie’s appearance quickly caught the attention of some students.
Some thought she was Baiyu’s older sister, seeing her carry two suitcases, and many tried to chat with Baiyu to get the contact information of this blonde beauty.
Celestial South Martial Arts University has always had more females than males.
From the orientation, one can tell that there are more girls than boys.
There were many bold girls who, using various excuses, came up to ask for Baiyu’s WeChat.
In the world of Martial Artists, even shy girls are bolder than ordinary people. Martial Dao emphasizes being enterprising, so asking for a contact means someone they have a good impression of is quite normal.
The entrance of Celestial South Martial Arts University is very grand.
A huge stone-carved frame gate with a road left in the middle for people to pass through. Baiyu estimated the width of this avenue to be nearly fifty meters, very imposing.
On the far left of the stone carving, it reads "Prosperous Martial Fortune".
On the far right, it says "The Fire Never Dies".
Are the four large, saber-like characters for "Celestial South Martial Arts University".
In front of the stone gate, there are also two giant statues.
One is a male holding a sharp sword, pointing to the sky.
The other is a female holding a lotus flower, sitting by rivers and seas.
"These are the two most remarkable figures in the history of Celestial South Martial Arts University, both reaching the ’Ultimate Dao’ realm! It’s best not to stare at the statues for too long, as it might affect your state of mind."
Annie whispered an explanation to Baiyu.
She was shocked by these two statues the first time she came.
Baiyu withdrew his gaze.
Ultimate Dao is the name for Tier One Martial Artists.
In Martial Dao, the nine tiers describe the ranks.
Tier Three Martial Artists are Grandmasters, Tier Two are Great Grandmasters.
Is called the Ultimate Grandmaster.
Implying the acme of Martial Dao.
The Martial Dao they practice and the Martial Intent they refine have reached perfection.
Corresponding to the Sequence One Extraordinary, known as the Demigod.
Both the Ultimate Grandmasters and Demigods have transcended the mundane and truly stepped into a realm outsiders cannot fathom.
These matters are still too distant for Baiyu.
He is merely a Tier Eight Martial Artist, with Blood Qi only at 1350 kcal.
Following Annie into the campus, Baiyu observed his surroundings, getting acquainted with the entire university’s structure with Annie’s explanations.
Celestial South Martial Arts University.
The student body maintains a range of twenty to thirty thousand each year.
The entire campus is vast in area.
It has all sorts of facilities, buildings, and major colleges.
For example, Annie is a student of the first major Martial Arts Element.
"Once you successfully register and get a student ID card, you can access the Shelter with the identity of a Celestial South Martial Arts University student, and there are many other conveniences; these are exclusive privileges for Martial Arts School students."
Annie smoothly helped Baiyu complete the lodging registration and then placed his luggage in the room.
This isn’t a traditional dormitory.
Martial Arts School students live in single apartment rooms, each about a hundred square meters, with single occupancy.
Only a Martial Arts School can offer such luxurious conditions.
"Remember, in the Martial Arts School, besides the school leadership and academic office, the student council is the largest organization, also a direct management body for all students.
Other clubs offer more like hobbies where several members gather together.
Like I am the vice president of the Exploration Club.
You’re welcome to join the Exploration Club anytime if you’re interested."
Annie smiled as she extended the invitation.
Baiyu didn’t intend to join such a club with unknown status; his main goal in attending Celestial South Martial Arts University was to focus on learning and research, not to get involved in other things.
He already made a choice.
"Oh, here’s my WeChat. Call me anytime if you encounter trouble."
Annie casually took out her phone.
Baiyu, not wanting to refuse his enthusiastic senior, exchanged contact information with her immediately.
"I heard this year’s top-ranked scholar from Maple Leaf County, for the first time, chose to stay in Maple Leaf County and, according to some rumors, surprisingly chose our Celestial South Martial Arts University. I wonder if I’ll have the chance to meet them. If you get to know someone like that, seize the opportunity!" Annie babbled, then glanced at Baiyu with some embarrassment: "Sorry, I ended up saying so much without realizing it."
Baiyu smiled politely.
"Uh, junior, I’ll go get busy first, see you when I have time."
"I’m really leaving now."
"Senior, why not come in for a drink of water and rest a bit before you go."
Baiyu’s patience was excellent.
After finishing a cup of water, Annie helped Baiyu tidy up his luggage and then curiously eyed the long rod-like object in Baiyu’s hand:
"My weapon." Baiyu untied the cloth wrap.
The Great Guan Blade flashed with a cold glint, sharp and fierce.
Annie had rarely seen such an aggressive weapon, let alone one with such a menacing appearance.
"Are you also planning to join the Martial Arts Element?" Annie asked curiously.
Baiyu shook his head, "I want to join the research element, the Martial Arts Element doesn’t suit me; I don’t like fighting and killing."
Annie swallowed the words she was about to say.
She hesitated, looking at the Guan Blade whose hilt was over two meters long, having a hard time wrapping her head around it.
With such a massive tool, you’re telling me you don’t like fighting and killing?
"This is for self-defense, there’s no other way. After all, one needs to make a living."
Baiyu laughed as he held the Guan Blade.
The two finished tidying up the dormitory.
After Baiyu declined Annie’s invitation to join the Exploration Club for the fifth time, she finally gave up on the idea.
Annie also realized that although this junior seemed amicable on the surface.
He was actually very determined and wouldn’t easily change his decisions.
To win him over, a slow and steady approach was needed.
"Finally gone, phew..."
In the room, Baiyu rubbed his temples, turned on his phone, and looked at a phone number Qiong Jiu had sent him, dialing it.
After two busy signals, the phone connected.
A strange and awkward silence.
The other side said nothing, nor did Baiyu.
Until Baiyu felt that continuing this standoff might burden his phone bill, he hesitated and asked, "Are you the one Qiong Jiu mentioned..."
"Come to the Kendo Club; I’m at the Welcome Club’s square."
The voice on the phone was very lazy, like someone severely sleep-deprived getting up early on a Monday for work.