A group of people disembarked from the train and arrived in the bustling capital city.
It was already evening,
But due to the hot September, the sky had not yet darkened.
Outside the train station, signs were posted with the names of various universities.
Huaxia Academy, Kyoto Culinary University, Huaguo University of Culture
The area outside the train station was exceptionally lively, with many senior students from various universities welcoming the new arrivals.
"Everyone, we part ways here!"
Chen Shu smiled and said, "The road to Huaxia Academy is too far; it's not suitable for you!"
"Show-off!"
The crowd was speechless, and they all left to find their respective universities.
The sign for Huaxia Academy was placed at the very front, and Chen Shu easily spotted it.
"Classmate, are you from Huaxia Academy?"
A young man asked as he saw Chen Shu approaching.
"Mhm."
Chen Shu took out his admission letter.
"Follow me. We just need one more person to depart."
The young man said, walking forward.
Before long, Chen Shu saw a car with the Huaxia Academy license plate.
Two freshmen were already seated in the car, curiously looking outside.
"Senior Ning!"
Chen Shu focused his gaze and immediately saw Ning Qingyi outside the car.
"Hm?!"
Ning Qingyi's expression trembled, and a hint of panic entered her eyes.
She immediately shouted to the people inside the car:
"Xiao Qiao, you go ahead. He's here! I'll stall him!"
In an instant, the car started and sped away as if on wings.
"???"
Chen Shu was utterly bewildered. What was the meaning of this?
"Senior Ning, you?!"
Chen Shu's mouth twitched. He hadn't expected to be treated differently right from the start!
"Junior Chen Shu, please understand, Senior is also doing this for the safety of other students."
Chen Shu looked up at the sky and sighed deeply.
The senior beside him was dumbfounded and instinctively drew a distance.
"Sister Ning, I'll go pick up more freshmen!"
With that, he left in a flustered state.
Ning Qingyi comforted him, "Junior Chen Shu, it's alright. The next car will pick you up alone!"
Chen Shu sighed, resigning himself to his fate.
Soon, another car arrived, and indeed, it only picked up Chen Shu.
The driver, a senior student, was a bit nervous, unsure why Chen Shu was being treated so specially.
With trepidation, the car finally arrived at a hotel near Huaxia Academy.
"Junior, the formal enrollment procedures begin tomorrow, so you can only stay at a hotel tonight."
The senior said, "Don't worry, it's all free."
"Free?!"
Chen Shu's expression jolted, and a smile appeared on his lips. He dragged his luggage into the hotel.
The hotel was already filled with geniuses from all over the country.
Chen Shu, with his admission letter, received a room key and checked in.
He had intended to find Fang Si, but the latter was busy with something.
"Forget it, I'll see them tomorrow."
Chen Shu was already very familiar with his surroundings and had no need to wander. Coupled with not knowing anyone, he naturally went to rest early.
The next morning,
The gates of Huaxia Academy were no longer restricted, and anyone could enter and exit.
Normally, to ensure the safety of students, outsiders were not allowed to enter,
Unless accompanied by a student from the academy.
This was unavoidable. As a top institution in the country, its students were the future pillars of society, and no accidents were permitted.
"So many people!"
Chen Shu arrived at the entrance of Huaxia Academy with his backpack.
At this time, the entrance was already lined with various luxury cars, with people coming and going, making it extremely lively.
Every year, Huaxia Academy's Beast Taming Department recruited five hundred students, and with other departments like the College of Humanities, nearly two thousand students enrolled.
Moreover, most of them did not come alone but with their families, turning the quiet university into a bustling one.
The students who came and went were spirited and full of pride in their eyes.
Those who could come to Huaxia Academy were top geniuses in their respective schools. As long as they graduated, they would become influential figures in society.
"Let's complete the enrollment procedures first."
Chen Shu, holding his admission letter, stepped through the school gate.
"Today is a special period, no trouble!"
The gatekeeper uncle, who already knew Chen Shu, reminded him.
At once, all the passing students turned their heads, their eyes filled with curiosity.
Chen Shu smiled, nodded affably at the people around him, appearing harmless.
He skillfully made his way to the registration area.
"Damn, so many people?"
Chen Shu frowned. There was already a long queue.
Especially now, in the sweltering summer heat!
"Sigh, I'll queue."
Chen Shu shook his head. To avoid being expelled on the first day, he chose to keep a low profile.
As time passed, the temperature rose.
Chen Shu had been queuing for an hour, and sweat was constantly trickling down his forehead.
Fortunately, it was almost his turn.
"Senior."
Just as he was about to hand over his admission letter, a figure rudely cut in front of him.
"Hm?"
Chen Shu was slightly startled, and then his eyes narrowed.
"Classmate, sorry, it's too hot, I'm cutting in line."
A young man smiled kindly and said, "My name is Yu Yi. If you need anything in the future, you can mention my name."
"Do you know what you're doing?"
Chen Shu spoke calmly, not expecting anyone to dare cut his line!
"Oh?"
Yu Yi's smile also faded, and his gentle demeanor instantly changed, revealing a sharp edge that made one instinctively lower their gaze.
"The rules of Huaxia Academy are that as long as no one dies, everything is decided by strength. Don't you know that?"
He said coldly, his gaze indifferent, "I am the top scholar from Beiyuan City. Do you want to try?"
In an instant, both the senior handling the registration and the students in line watched with the mentality of a spectator.
They hadn't expected a conflict between freshmen on the very first day!
"Beiyuan City?"
Chen Shu's eyes darted, and he recalled something.
Someone in the freshman group chat had mentioned it, saying it was a genius who had awakened an SS-grade contract spirit.
Although very few people could awaken SS-grade spirits from the start, China's population was vast.
With ten million candidates annually, there were bound to be a few anomalies.
"Brother Yu! My apologies, my apologies!"
Chen Shu smiled and said, "By the way, you came alone, didn't you?"
"With my strength, can I encounter danger?"
"Naturally not. Brother Yu, please proceed!"
Chen Shu smiled, seemingly stepping back due to fear of the other's reputation.
"You are quite sensible. If you encounter any trouble, you can mention my name once!"
Yu Yi nodded and smiled. In his opinion, the other's retreat was only natural.
With his talent, even among the many prodigies at Huaxia Academy, he could still secure a top-five position.
"Process this for me!"
Yu Yi said indifferently, taking out his admission letter.
"Hm?"
His peripheral vision caught sight of Chen Shu behind him opening his backpack, as if searching for something.