Xin Hai'an rubbed her temples.
“That's not a foreign language, it's a mathematical formula! It's the derivative structure of a double-layered shield!”
“With your current level of knowledge, you want to take the college entrance exam, and for Tiannan Star Military University, one of the top ten in the Federation, no less!”
“I think roasting sweet potatoes suits you much better!”
Bai Xiaodu nodded blankly.
He indeed hadn't received a formal education and didn't know much about these subjects.
But surely things weren't that bad!
“That senior told me that as long as I ascend to a transcendent, I don't need to pass such a complex exam. I can get admitted right after the physical fitness test.”
Xin Hai'an was amused by his attitude.
“That's only because the written exam accounts for a very small portion of the score, and the questions are mostly simple memorization. It's basically a special admission.”
“The senior who guided you probably didn't expect that the person in front of them was an illiterate who can't even distinguish between the different Pathways.”
“If you get a zero out of fifty on the written test, even if they want to admit you, the Federal laws won't allow it!”
“In a worse scenario, you'll be picked up by some small-time college. They have no resources and no projects.”
“If you stay there, the administration will do nothing but flatter you, using you to play in leagues to boost the school's ranking with trophies.”
“But in the end, no one respects those trophies anyway. It's a pure waste of time.”
Her words instantly popped Bai Xiaodu's bubble.
Damn, why is this shitty Federation so cruel!
Caring nothing for his dignity, Bai Xiaodu threw his arms wide and lunged forward through the air, his silver tail fanning out behind him.
“You bastard, jumping at me without a warning! Are you trying to crush me to death?!”
The relaxed Xin Hai'an snapped back to reality. Seeing the dark shadow hurtling toward her face, she quickly sat up and reached out to catch him.
But she missed.
Thud.
Xin Hai'an's fair arms froze in midair.
Like an octopus, Bai Xiaodu wrapped his legs around her calves, clamped his hands onto her thighs and waist, and coiled his tail tightly around her knees, clinging to her body for dear life.
His eyes quickly welled with tears, looking incredibly pitiful.
His appearance was already top-tier, and with the Charm enhancement, his overall appeal had received a decent boost.
This display actually dazed Xin Hai'an for a few seconds.
Burying his head, he rubbed his face frantically against her. Bai Xiaodu quietly let go of his hand, which had been pinching his own thigh to force out tears, and cried out shamelessly.
“Help me, Lady Xin Hai'an!”
“I want to go to college so badly! I want to be a college student so much!”
“I dream about it! If you can really help me get into college, I... I'll listen to whatever you say from now on!”
Xin Hai'an didn't reply immediately. Instead, she tried to pry his hands off.
“Let go of me!”
Bai Xiaodu shook his head stubbornly.
“I won't! How can a person let go when they're chasing their dreams? Besides, I've never been this close to my dream before!”
Xin Hai'an instantly grew flustered.
“Hurry up and let go!”
Bai Xiaodu remained unmoved, his cute face filled with determination.
“The biggest difference between humans and animals is that humans have unwavering determination!”
“If I don't even have this much perseverance, how am I any different from livestock?!”
“I know you know everything and can definitely help me. Even if I have to go through hell, I, Bai Xiaodu, will absolutely never let go of the hope I've grasped with my own hands!”
Xin Hai'an's composure finally shattered. Grabbing the two white, cone-shaped ears on his head, she yanked them outward, losing her temper so much that she shrieked in almost the same high-pitched tone.
“Hurry up and let go! Why are you grabbing my pad?!”
“It's about to be pulled out by you!”
Bai Xiaodu: “...”
Feeling extremely guilty, he quickly used his hands to push the clothes around her abdomen back down.
Unfortunately, his technique was lacking, leaving the clothes around her waist a complete mess.
He chuckled sheepishly.
“Sorry... To show my sincerity, do you need me to help put it back in place?”
“And also, I didn't know you vampires also have...”
Taking deep breaths, Xin Hai'an did her best to control her emotions.
There's no need to get angry at an idiot who can't even recognize spell runes. Seriously.
“It's just a normal menstrual cycle. Of course we vampires need to have children too. The principles of pregnancy are universal among human species.”
“Wait, why are you asking me this? Biology is a subject that starts in middle school, right?”
Bai Xiaodu blinked.
“Aba, aba...”
He was just a step away from drooling to showcase his 'intelligence'!
The Federation's biology textbooks didn't have anything particularly special. They refused to teach magic-related biology, so it was nothing more than cloning and replication, not much different from Earth's.
Back then, he could pass without even studying, so he hadn't paid much attention.
Having completely calmed down, Xin Hai'an waved her hand helplessly.
“Fine, fine. Let's finalize your compensation for this matter then.”
“I'll pay to get you some online tutoring materials used by noble children, and either find someone or tutor you myself. For free, of course.”
“With your IQ, as long as you're willing to learn, passing the written exam won't be an issue.”
“Additionally, I have a piece of magical protective gear on hand, which I'll give to you as well.”
Bai Xiaodu remained in a crouching position, his tail wagging behind him like a fan on high speed.
“Sister Xin Hai'an is the best!”
He wanted to lunge at her again, but she immediately kicked the floor, sending her chair sliding several meters away.
Xin Hai'an looked at him warily, clutching her black formal trousers with one hand.
“No need for thanks. Effort deserves reward, it's only fair.”
“However, I am curious. Is your strength enough to make Tiannan Star Military University willing to admit you even if you barely pass the written exam?”
Bai Xiaodu immediately stood up.
He was finally in his element.
He couldn't expose 【Multi-Ray】 for now, but he could show off an extra-large, extra-thick 【Freezing Ray】.
If anyone asked, it was just his natural talent—his ability to commune with nature spirits made him a perfect fit for the Mage Emperor's spell runes.
Bai Xiaodu found a good spot and confidently began his demonstration right in front of her.
He casually grabbed a few sheets of paper from the desk first.
He tossed the first sheet into the air.
As the white paper drifted upward, a Freezing Ray suddenly flashed, instantly freezing it into a perfectly neat, beautiful rectangular block of ice.
With a gentle flick of Bai Xiaodu's hand, the rectangular ice block shattered, dissolving into a flurry of ice crystals that drifted gracefully to the floor.
Aside from that, not a single wall was damaged by any stray ice energy.
Xin Hai'an raised an eyebrow.
“Decent power, and you have some control over it.”
Ignoring her comment, Bai Xiaodu tossed another sheet of paper.
The spell rune glowed in his palm, shooting out an extremely thin, delicate ray.
Not understanding what he was doing, Xin Hai'an sat up straight, watching intently.
The paper hovered in midair. Every time gravity tried to pull it down, a tiny, rising laser beam would prop it back up.
Bai Xiaodu's hands moved like the wind, his eyes sharp and focused.
After just a few dozen seconds, the movement in his hands ceased, and he spun around elegantly.
The tip of his tail deftly caught the paper and gently offered it to Xin Hai'an.
Once she took it and saw it clearly, the curiosity on her face froze into a slight daze.
For on the paper was none other than her portrait!
Her facial features were copied almost perfectly with a one-to-one precision. The subtle curves of her eyes and brows, and the play of light and shadow on her hair were all meticulously outlined.
Even her habitually cold expression was depicted to perfection!
This wasn't just showing his proficiency with the Freezing Ray—this was a blatant, shameless exhibition of raw skill!
Rate on N.U.
