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“Oh, really?”

“It’s true, and the initial stop was in our Nanhu Province. There are reports that several recruitment teams have already set up shop in Anyang City.”

“Even top-tier institutions like the First Military Academy, Star Academy, Bailian University, Beijing University, and others are part of it!”

“Seriously? Why are we in Anyang the first to be checked out?”

“No, I came across it on the internet.”

“Let’s go and verify it.”

On the tree-lined path of the school, Zhao Xing observed as groups of students strolled by. Listening to their discussions, he couldn’t help but feel a bit perplexed.

“Why so soon? Wasn’t my hiatus only for 10 days?”

“Am I out of touch with what’s happening?”

“Wasn’t the special enrollment supposed to start around 20 days later?”

Ever since receiving the military order, Zhao Xing’s routine had become quite monotonous. Laboratory building, dungeon, cafeteria. Occasionally, he skipped the cafeteria, and Fang Hong would simply pack and deliver the meals to him.

As a result, Zhao Xing had minimal interaction with his classmates and rarely went online. After all, each additional piece of equipment meant an extra reward!

He toiled hard to convince his parents to consider returning to their hometown to work and look after his younger brother. Currently, he had reached level 21, a rank that stood among the top echelons of the main combat professions. However, not many were aware of this fact.

The Education Department had issued him a special badge to conceal his rank. Even teachers and duty officers found it challenging to ascertain his level. To maximize his earnings, he also cut down on leveling time. There was no choice. The military demands were substantial.

Moreover, Zhang Haiqiang assured him that, with his talent, even if he entered the Exceptional Academy, the training benefits wouldn’t be revoked. He wondered if such military orders would persist in the future. Leveling and the like could wait longer.

“I guess I need to pay attention to the special recruitment work to avoid missing out.”

“But the school should inform me, right?”

“I need to find an opportunity to inquire.”

For now, Zhao Xing abandoned the idea of heading to the laboratory building and made his way to the cafeteria. He wasn’t sure if it was sparked by news of the Transcendent Academy’s recruitment, but the school was now buzzing with more students. They no longer huddled together for dungeon exploration.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Based on past special recruit experiences, level wasn’t the utmost priority. The depth of professional knowledge and skill proficiency took center stage in evaluations. Thus, the cafeteria was now lively, and the former grandeur had been restored.

“Hey, Zhao Xing, it’s been a while.”

Shortly after sitting down with his rice bowl, several classmates joined Zhao Xing at the table. Glancing up, he recognized them as a few girls from the same class. The one who greeted him was Chen Huimin, who specializes in the magic department.

Given her lower level, Zhao Xing could easily tell that Chen Huimin was at level 14.

“Hey, Huimin, long time no see.”

Zhao Xing smiled and exchanged greetings with each girl.

“Zhao Xing, what have you been up to lately?” Chen Huimin inquired. “Why do I keep spotting you at the dungeon base?”

“Busy leveling,” Zhao Xing casually replied.

“Aren’t you an enchanter?” Another freckled girl asked curiously. “How do you handle monsters?”

“What if I told you the school took me? Would you believe it?” Zhao Xing shrugged.

“Come on. The school can guide people in practice?” Another person scoffed. “The Education Department strictly forbids it. Outsiders can’t enter the student-exclusive dungeon.”

“Other dungeon bases also verify identities. If they catch someone leading students to level up, they face severe penalties.”

“Not long ago, a company secretly took students from No. 13 Middle School for nighttime wilderness leveling and got fined and shut down.”

Zhao Xing smiled, opting not to argue.

Given his circumstances, nobody would believe him even if he spoke the truth.

Avoiding dwelling too much on this topic, Zhao Xing casually asked, “By the way, have you heard about the special recruitment by the Transcendent Academy?”

“Absolutely!” the freckled girl exclaimed. “Word has it that the special recruitment was launched ahead of schedule, and they started in our Nanhu Province. I wonder if it’s true.”

“I can confirm it’s true,” Chen Huimin stated. “My uncle, who works in the Education Department, shared that the task force has already settled in.”

“Several groups have arrived!”

As soon as gossip like this surfaced, everyone became interested, and Zhao Xing also listened attentively. Classmates from the same class continued to join, eager to hear this firsthand news.

Chen Huimin whispered mysteriously, “Let me tell you, the Transcendent Academy’s admissions team not only started in Nanhu Province but also decided to kick off their operations in Anyang City first!”

A student with a sword on his back skeptically remarked, “That’s unlikely. There’s no way Anyang City is the first batch; they must be ahead of schedule.”

“Really? Is Anyang City that prestigious now?”

Chen Huimin asserted, “Absolutely true. My uncle confirmed it, and it’s a historic first.”

“It’s said that this time, the special recruitment will favor auxiliary occupations, and the criteria will be more lenient.”

Some wondered, “Auxiliary occupation?”

“Has the policy changed?”

“What does that have to do with our Nanhu Province? Auxiliary occupations are everywhere, right?”

“Who knows? Since it involves us, I can’t afford to ignore it.”

Listening to this, Zhao Xing felt a slight stir in his heart.

Could this have something to do with me?

It doesn’t seem impossible.

Seeing Zhao Xing staying quiet, Chen Huimin promptly inquired, “Zhao Xing, you’ve been close to Sister Ya lately. Have you learned any insider information?”

Shaking his head, Zhao Xing replied, “No, Sister Ya just took me to level up, and she hasn’t mentioned this to me.”

The student with the sword on his back grinned, “Sister, Ya taking you to level up? Hahaha, you’re quite the storyteller.”

“Are you going to claim you’re her bodyguard too?”

Zhao Xing nodded, “You guessed it right.”

Seeing Zhao Xing boasting, the student with the sword on his back playfully said, “If you can be my bodyguard, I, Yang Jian, will personally call you ‘Dad and Son Bureau.’ What do you say?”

Zhao Xing smiled, didn’t dwell on it, and left with his tray.

They were all classmates, and the banter was harmless. He didn’t take it to heart and certainly didn’t want to embarrass Yang Jian intentionally. After finishing his meal, he immersed himself in the laboratory. He didn’t get too caught up in the delivery matter either.

His talent had already been proven, and if they genuinely recommended him, the process would kick off.

Presumably, the school would reach out to him. He just wasn’t sure which Transcendent Academy might be interested. Regardless, it had to be a top-notch Transcendent Academy.

“Enchanting tools can be mastered with just a bit of skill proficiency.”

“Let’s give it our all today!”

Wearing the Scholar’s Hat, Zhao Xing started enchanting with unwavering focus.

…

Simultaneously, at the Nanhu Provincial Department of Education.

In the conference hall outside the minister’s office. Several key figures were seated there, representing Transcendent Academies from all over the country, responsible for the recruitment effort. Their levels were impressive, with the person in charge being at least level 60 or higher.

At this moment, these individuals were in and out, lining up to visit Zhang Haiqiang’s office. Upon seeing Zhang Haiqiang, they started clamoring.

“I rushed here without any explanation, and there’s only a single name.”

“What’s so special about this enchanter?”

“Not only is he in the first batch, but all the files are classified. The leader even issued a directive insisting that I recruit him.”

“Minister Zhang, what’s the deal with Zhao Xing? Can you shed some light on it?”

“We don’t have any information. The recruitment process for Bailian University is difficult to initiate.”

Zhang Haiqiang couldn’t help but feel a bit frustrated. Ever since the practical results of Ashes of Soul were reported, the state elevated the confidentiality level for Zhao Xing.

Except for basic details like birthplace, name, and age, no other information was disclosed.

The records of entering the dungeon base, enchanting activities, achievements, and the like were all missing.

This kind of information gap was tricky. Yet, Zhao Xing happened to be included in the first batch of the special recruitment list. Furthermore, the leaders of their respective Transcendent Academies likely had some insight and issued orders to recruit him.

This led to a peculiar situation:

The head of the admissions team had limited authority and was in the dark about the situation. However, higher-ups were paying keen attention.

The information was similar to the word ‘restricted.’

With no alternative, they had to keep a close eye on the Minister of Education and pester him.

“I don’t know. Don’t ask me,” Zhang Haiqiang said helplessly. “I’ll show you everything you’re allowed to see, and don’t even think about accessing classified information.”

“I understand everything I’m aware of regarding this matter. If you keep pushing for more details, I might make mistakes.”

“My suggestion is for you to go down and investigate personally.”