Although there were some hiccups in the mutual selection of mentors and students, Baiyu remained calm.
He had already decided who he wanted to choose.
The Black Moon Mark beneath his skin kept pulsing, sending a faintly scorching sensation.
Baiyu’s gaze fell on a particular mentor.
The person was sitting on a chair, trimming their nails, head bowed, ignoring the students passing by, clearly going through the motions.
"That’s Master Yi Xian, strong in her abilities, even among mentors she’s top-tier, but I don’t recommend choosing her."
Qiong Xue yawned, yet her expression was unusually serious.
Baiyu cast an inquisitive look.
"Master Yi Xian is notorious for being lax. Over her years at the academy, she’s only accepted a few students, and rarely teaches them, resulting in them all dying on missions.
Naturally, no one chooses her anymore.
Moreover, she seemingly doesn’t like accepting new students.
Those who stubbornly wish to apprentice to her are typically rejected; it seems she has a unique criteria for accepting students."
Could it be she only accepts Black Moon Apostles?
Baiyu silently mocked in his heart.
From a moment ago, he sensed through the Black Moon Mark that she was a Black Moon Apostle.
Those with a Black Moon Mark can sense the exact position of each other within a certain range.
However, Baiyu’s Black Moon Mark had been strengthened, possessing the "Moon Concealment" ability, making it impossible for other mark holders to sense him.
So even though Master Yi Xian’s realm greatly surpasses his.
Still, she hadn’t discovered Baiyu was a Black Moon Apostle.
"I see, I was just looking for a mentor who’s not too strict. By what you say, it seems Master Yi Xian suits me perfectly."
Baiyu moved to approach Master Yi Xian’s desk.
Qiong Xue, half asleeep, followed closely behind.
She was only giving a suggestion and couldn’t interfere with Baiyu’s decision.
Master Yi Xian raised her head.
Baiyu then noticed her eyes were a water-blue color, yet her facial features had Oriental characteristics, likely a mixed race.
She was a woman with a charismatic aura.
Elegant features, large eyes, as if they could speak.
Her face was the quintessential Oriental beauty.
She had a well-defined bosom.
Unexpectedly, her appearance was so stunning, quite a young woman, yet it was unclear if she had means to preserve her beauty like Qiong Jiu.
"Baiyu? You’re the top scorer from Maple Leaf County with many better choices than me. You must have at least some idea before coming here; I’ve got no good reputation at Celestial South Martial Arts University.
Even secretly there are rumors.
That I killed my own students and so on.
Are you sure you want to come?"
Master Yi Xian repeatedly scrutinized Baiyu with her big eyes, a charming smile curled at the corners of her mouth.
Such a woman was venomous.
"Master, upon seeing you just now, I felt a compelling sensation, as if there must be a story between us, so I approached you.
For the Extraordinary, spiritual intuition tends to be very accurate."
Baiyu respectfully bowed.
Master Yi Xian’s expression did not change much, only her gaze grew more alluring:
"Spiritual intuition... considering that, if I were to refuse you, I’d become an unreasonable villain now.
Alright then, I happen to have no students under me right now.
First off, my main research focuses are Mysticism, Magic Energy Machinery, and Ancient Martial Arts. If you find you have no talent in these areas later on, I’m not responsible.
This is the key to my residence at Celestial South Martial Arts University, come to my room after the meeting concludes.
Remember to register at the administration office later."
Master Yi Xian tossed a set of keys into Baiyu’s hand.
Baiyu bowed respectfully once again.
Master Yi Xian smiled and nodded, saying no more, drinking tea, gazing at the distant scenery, her charming face was breathtaking.
Jiang Xi also found her mentor.
This person was someone familiar to Baiyu.
The Dean of the Martial Arts Academy!
Every dean can also accept students, but usually, their busy schedules rarely allow them to.
Seeing Jiang Xi’s overwhelming performance in the Endless World, Lin Qingsong knew she was the right student for learning his knowledge and Spirit Techniques, so he sought her out directly.
And those around watching Jiang Xi enter under a dean’s tutelage did so with envy that turned their eyes purple.
Once both had made their choices, all students on the field who could choose a mentor had found the ones they desired.
Their gazes concentrated on the White Feather next to Master Yi Xian.
As the top scorer of Maple Leaf County, and having the most outstanding performance and best scores in the entrance exam, choosing Master Yi Xian was unexpected for everyone.
Master Yi Xian’s name was infamous.
Even those at Maple Leaf Martial Arts University knew of this formidable mentor.
A High Sequence Extraordinary, Tier Four Elite Level Martial Artist, just one step away from Grandmaster, equipped with bizarre Spirit Techniques and indefensible Extraordinary abilities, annoyed everyone.
Even a Martial Arts Grandmaster avoided tangling with such tricky individuals.
Strong, truly strong.
Once even single-handedly killed someone from another race comparable to Grandmasters.
But this mentor being a pitfall was well-known.
No student under Master Yi Xian remains alive today.
She taught students with a nonchalant attitude, never attentive, the most irresponsible of teachers.
That alone was enough to deter most people.
"Who would’ve thought to choose Master Yi Xian, truly the county’s top scorer, what confidence."
"I remember a genius from a major city who became her student also died at the hands of another race, Master Yi Xian is just a curse."
"Lack of skill, what does that have to do with the mentor?"
"Lack of skill? They don’t teach you anything, what can you learn? Once I heard from an upperclassman that Master Yi Xian’s students only get guidance once every six months, usually just attending public lectures and exploring on their own."
"Does this really happen?"
Debate buzzed among the crowd.
It somewhat surprised Yuwen Yundie.
Nobody expected Baiyu to choose Master Yi Xian, knowing that Lin Qingsong and An Ruyi certainly competed for him, and even entering under a dean’s tutelage would be easy.
Lin Qingsong would absolutely accept Baiyu and dedicate full energy to cultivate him.
"Old Lin, it seems the boy doesn’t want to learn your innate divine power. Your innate divine power doesn’t seem too alluring." On the high stage, the Manufacturing Academy’s dean held back a grin, teasing.
"Nonsense." Lin Qingsong snorted: "This kid not choosing me is his loss, I wouldn’t lower myself to teach him anyway! Having discussed with Yang Jinhua from Golden Rainbow Academy, Jiang Xi’s potential is not inferior to this kid!"
Su Ruji said, "Jiang Xi is certainly suited to cultivate your Innate Divine Power, she’s among the most standout of the students this term, but her Pollution Level and negative emotions need particular attention."