WTYTIAAN Chapter 70

“But how do you plan to go back?” Yan Yunqing was a little worried. In Lillian’s current state, wouldn’t it be a bit dangerous for her to go back alone?

“Or I can take you back.”

Lillian swallowed the food in her mouth and shook her head, “No need. You’ll encounter a forest on the way to Sigreat, and that forest is connected to the Norman Forest, which is the outer edge of the elven territory.”

“That entire forest is covered by the roots of the Mother Tree, which will protect the elves. Once I enter the forest, I can absorb the energy emanating from it and won’t faint so easily.”

This was the first time Yan Yunqing had heard of this. “Is that so? Then I just need to leave you outside the forest?”

Lillian nodded, “Yes, yes, don’t worry about me!”

She paused, “I’ll be back soon. If you encounter anything, use that ability of yours—if you call my name, I’ll definitely come to save you.”

Yan Yunqing flicked her forehead, “What are you thinking? Can’t I run away if I’m in danger? By the time I call you and you arrive, I’d probably be cold already.”

Lillian pouted, “Then you can look for me if you miss me.”

Yan Yunqing said perfunctorily, “Okay, okay, I know, I know.”

Lillian snorted and continued to bury her head in eating.

After Lillian finished everything, Yan Yunqing used a cleaning spell to clean all the dirty bowls and plates with one click and sent them to the family servant who cooked.

The servant looked at the clean bowls and plates, and was silent: Did he even lick the plates clean?

Because of Lin Nuo’s invitation, Yan Yunqing also tagged along to sleep in a tent for the night. Sleeping in a tent was definitely not as comfortable as a hotel, but it was definitely much more comfortable than a carriage. Yan Yunqing felt refreshed when he woke up the next day.

Now, they were not far from Sigreat. When the caravan passed a forest, Yan Yunqing temporarily bid farewell to Lillian, who had been with him almost constantly since he transmigrated.

After traveling for a few more days, they finally arrived at Bumas City.

This was the city closest to Sigreat Academy, and like Sigreat, it did not belong to any power, purely neutral.

Two city guards stood at the city gate, motionless like statues.

Yan Yunqing looked closely and realized that they were actually two humanoid golems. Their facial features were lifelike, and even their eyes could move. If their skin didn’t have an inhuman grayish-white color, Yan Yunqing would have thought they were real people.

“These were researched by the alchemy teachers of the academy a few years ago.” Lin Nuo saw Yan Yunqing’s gaze fixed on the city guards at the entrance, and he introduced them to Yan Yunqing.

Since Lillian left, Yan Yunqing simply got into Lin Nuo’s carriage, and chatting with Lin Nuo could also let him inquire about some information.

“Because Bumas City is very close to the school, and this is a neutral zone with no national management, the previous guards were all idle students and teachers from the academy. Later, after Teacher Mawi created this golem, the golems took over the guarding duties.”

Yan Yunqing thought this golem was quite interesting. He would see if he could get the blueprints from this Teacher Mawi.

After the carriage approached, the golem city guard reached out to intercept the carriage. Without saying a word, he simply pointed to the paper posted on the wall next to him.

Lin Nuo explained, “Because Teacher Mawi’s golem can’t speak yet, she can only post the entry requirements at the city gate. Just do as it says on the notice.”

As he spoke, Lin Nuo took out a badge and waved it in front of the golem city guard. He injected magic power, and the badge gradually lit up. The golem city guard stared at the badge, and his grayish-white eyes also lit up a bit. He stepped aside and made way.

“If you are a student of the academy, show the academy badge and activate it to light it up. If you are not a student but a resident of the city, there is also a special way to enter the city. If you are neither, you need to show identification and register.”

The others in the caravan took out their identification and lined up in front of another golem city guard to register one by one.

Yan Yunqing was thoughtful. He didn’t expect the management of Bumas City to be quite strict, almost comparable to the capital of Bato Vita, and in some ways even stricter than the capital.

Fortunately, after taking Xavier’s recommendation letter, Yan Yunqing also took his luggage. After rummaging through his backpack, Yan Yunqing quickly found Xavier’s identification and followed the team to register his identity.

Successfully entering Bumas City, the residents here seemed to have a high happiness index. Even if the clothes they wore were not gorgeous, they were very comfortable. From time to time, someone wearing a magic robe or carrying a long sword would pass by.

The streets on both sides were also full of dazzling alchemy shops, potion shops, magic wand shops, weapon shops…

It was indeed very obvious that this was the territory of Sigreat Academy.

After entering the city together, Lin Nuo stopped. “Next, I may have to go back to the academy. Non-academy students are not allowed to enter there. We may have to separate here. However, my people will take you to find a place to stay. After you settle down and I finish handling the matters at the school, I’ll treat you to dinner.”

Yan Yunqing shook his head, “No rush. Do you know where the academy’s office is?”

Lin Nuo was taken aback, “There’s one in the city, at…”

He thought for a moment and said, “How about this? If you want to go to the office now, we happen to be going the same way. I’ll take you there directly.”

Yan Yunqing’s eyes lit up, this was the best.

Lin Nuo didn’t expect that Yan Yunqing was serious about participating in the entrance exam. He had never heard of a precedent where someone could participate in the entrance exam after missing the academy’s student recruitment in August and September. However, Yan Yunqing said it with such conviction that he believed it.

He led Yan Yunqing around seven turns and eight turns, and walked into a small alley.

Yan Yunqing leaned back warily: If he couldn’t tell that Lin Nuo had no malicious intent, he would have suspected that Lin Nuo was taking him down a side road to rip him off.

…No, he doesn’t count as a black sheep, does he?

Finally, Yan Yunqing followed Lin Nuo into a residential area and knocked on the door of one of the houses.

Yan Yunqing looked at the unpicked vegetable leaves placed at the door, and then looked at the burly man who opened the door, with [Lv.87] above his head and a hoe in his hand.

Yan Yunqing: …A great hermit lives in the city, is it?

“Oh? Isn’t this Little Lin Nuo?” The man wiped the sweat from his forehead with a towel draped around his neck, holding a hoe in one hand. “Are you back from home? Oh, who is this little friend behind you?”

The man saw Yan Yunqing behind Lin Nuo, and after discovering that his level had reached thirty-eight, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

“This is a friend I met on the road.” Lin Nuo introduced, “We encountered a level 43 monster on the road, and my guards were no match for it. Xavier saved me and my guards.”

“Level 43.” The man was even more surprised and moved his body that was blocking the door out of the way. “Come in.”

After speaking, he walked into the house with the hoe and patted the mud on his trouser legs.

Lin Nuo was the first to follow the man into the house, and Yan Yunqing followed closely behind.

The man didn’t know where he found a glass, placed it on the table, “Pour your own water if you want to drink.”

Yan Yunqing was not polite either, and directly reached out and lifted the kettle placed on the stove, weighed it, and poured himself a glass of hot water.

A hint of appreciation flashed in the burly man’s eyes. He liked this kind of straightforward and unpretentious person. This was how a man should be, unlike those magicians, who always talked a lot of nonsense and emphasized etiquette and demeanor.

If you ask him, those etiquette and demeanor are not as good as the chivalry of a swordsman!

Men should be straightforward!

“Teacher Walkley?” Lin Nuo found that the burly man’s background seemed to be burning, called out but received no response, so he could only reach out and wave his hand in front of him, then quickly retracted it.

Sure enough, the next second, the burly man quickly raised his hand and slapped towards the front—but hit empty air.

If Lin Nuo hadn’t retracted his hand quickly, judging from the sound of the wind from this man’s palm, it would probably have caused a fracture.

Walkley: “Hmm? Oh, sorry, I just spaced out.”

He tried to raise a kind smile, but in everyone’s eyes, Walkley’s smile with a face full of stubble could only be described as amiable, and didn’t look like a good person at all!

“Oh right, Lin Nuo, what are you planning to do by bringing your good friend here?” Walkley asked, “Looking for someone? I can help you send a message to the academy.”

“It’s not that.” Lin Nuo shook his head and looked in Yan Yunqing’s direction. Seeing that Yan Yunqing didn’t plan to speak immediately, he spoke for Yan Yunqing, “Xavier is here to participate in the school’s entrance exam.”

Walkley showed a stunned expression, stuck out his little finger and scratched his ear, “I didn’t hear wrong, did I? Entrance exam? It’s November now, the entrance exam for our academy should have ended in September. I thought you knew, Lin Nuo—didn’t you come to help during this year’s recruitment?”

“Or—” he put on a pensive look, “Has the rules of our academy changed this year? Strange, how come I haven’t received any news?”

Walkley’s exaggerated performance amused Lin Nuo, making the surrounding atmosphere cheerful. It was also a tactful way of informing Yan Yunqing that the academy was no longer recruiting students. If Yan Yunqing really didn’t know that the academy had stopped recruiting, these words wouldn’t make Yan Yunqing too embarrassed.

This was a man who looked rough on the outside but was delicate on the inside.

Yan Yunqing made a comment in his heart and at the same time took out a letter from his pocket and placed it on the table, “I know that the academy’s recruitment time for this year has passed, but I’m not participating in the ordinary entrance exam.”

His fingertips pressed on the letter, and he pushed it towards Walkley’s direction, “Teacher, this is my recommendation letter, you can check it—I’m here to participate in the recommended entrance exam.”

Walkley was stunned, picked up the letter from the table, and tore open the envelope. After browsing through the contents of the letter, he paused slightly when his gaze landed on the signature at the end, and the way he looked at Yan Yunqing gradually changed.

“I see…” Walkley pondered, “I forgot if you didn’t mention it, our school still has recommended admission.”

“I’ve already read your recommendation letter, but whether you can participate in the entrance exam depends on the principal’s approval, and preparing for the entrance exam is very complicated—”

“How about this!” Walkley decided, “I’ll take you and your recommendation letter to the principal now and let her decide whether you can participate in the exam directly.”

As he spoke, Walkley winked at Yan Yunqing. The wink of the macho uncle made Yan Yunqing feel a chill, and he leaned back involuntarily, feeling goosebumps all over his arms.

“Cough… Okay, thank you very much, Teacher.”

Walkley waved his hand, “You’re welcome, I’m also doing things according to the rules. In that case, come with me, I’ll take you into the school—oh right, Lin Nuo, you’re going back to school too, right? Then let’s go together.”

Lin Nuo didn’t expect that Yan Yunqing really had a way to participate in the entrance exam. Hearing this, he hesitated for a moment before nodding, “Oh, okay.”

However, recommended admission? Does their school have this kind of admission method? He had never heard of it? Could it be that he went through some special channels…? But even the princes and princesses of the royal family have to come to participate in the entrance exam at the specified time, right?

Strange, isn’t Aldrich just a baron?