Li Yunxian’s hands shook slightly while holding the heavy sword steady.
How had she gotten along with her parents before? She barely remembered anymore.
Her mind quickly ran through the possibilities of why her mother was calling, then her eyes glanced at the date on her phone screen.
Today was the second-to-last day before the Gaokao.
…Speaking of which, she hadn’t told them about passing the Xiuzhe Exam and directly enrolling in Xuantong University.
Mainly because, in the three-plus months since Li Yunxian had transmigrated here, they hadn’t contacted each other at all.
The only sign of their existence was the monthly living expenses that were transferred to her bank card. @Unlimited Good Novels, all at Jinjiang Literature City
Under these circumstances, it was probably normal for her as a daughter to rebel a little and have a completely changed personality.
Li Yunxian braced herself mentally and then pressed the answer button.
“Mom.” Li Yunxian spoke hesitantly into the phone.
A gentle female voice came through: “My dear, what are you doing right now?”
Li Yunxian glanced at the formation array beside her and then looked around the surroundings before finally saying, “I’m answering Mom’s call now.”
The woman on the other end laughed softly, clearly amused by Li Yunxian’s simple sentence, and at the same time seemed relieved as she spoke quietly, “Don’t be nervous or stressed about the Gaokao the day after tomorrow. Even if you don’t do well, Mom can support you for the rest of your life.”
After a pause, her voice rose slightly, “Oh, and did you know? Mom bought a Bloodbone at the auction yesterday!”
“They say it can cleanse the muscles and bones, allowing someone to become a Cultivator.”
“As long as you can enter cultivation, the guarantee is you can get into a Special University. Plus, it keeps you healthy and free from illness.”
“So… after your Gaokao, do you want to come to Qin City to visit Mom?” Her voice lowered a little, awkwardly asking, “Your uncle really wants to see you too.”
The “uncle” the woman mentioned was Li Yunxian’s stepfather by relation.
After her parents’ divorce, they each had their own careers and new partners.
At this moment, Li Yunxian barely remembered what had happened back then.
It seemed like she had refused to accept it and ran back from another city, staying in the house where the three of them once lived together.
…She probably didn’t have to pretend — she had been pretty rebellious when she was young.
But, thanks to that, she was quite capable of living alone and hadn’t fallen apart after transmigrating.
***
Time had passed. Li Yunxian listened to the woman’s voice on the phone with a soft expression and said, “Mom, I’m already in university.”
The woman on the other end, Xia Congyun, suddenly froze and nearly jumped on the spot.
Had she become one of those parents rumored online who couldn’t even remember what grade their child was in?! @Unlimited Good Novels, all at Jinjiang Literature City
Xia Congyun hurriedly counted Li Yunxian’s age on her fingers before confirming she hadn’t made a mistake: “Aren’t you a senior in high school?”
Only then did Li Yunxian take the opportunity to explain her situation: “Yeah, but I’ve already started cultivating.”
“I took this year’s Xiuzhe Exam and got into the best Special University — Xuantong Academy. I’m already at school now.”
Xia Congyun was stunned.
“That Bloodbone recipe is really effective. Mom, you can use it yourself. It’s good for your health. I don’t need it anymore,” Li Yunxian said gently.
“At this school, I have to study for several years and can’t leave. When I graduate…” Li Yunxian’s eyes curved into a smile, “I’ll come visit you in the city.”
Hearing this, Xia Congyun’s eyes reddened. Her dear daughter had never been this sensible.
But being sensible wasn’t necessarily a good thing.
It just meant that during the long time they’d rarely been in contact, Li Yunxian had endured a lot of hardship.
Xia Congyun didn’t say anything more, only choked up slightly and said, “Okay, Mom will wait for you to come.”
After hanging up, Xia Congyun wiped away tears and gave the man beside her a pat, speaking decisively, “Let’s go home.”
The man beside her was stunned. “Not going to Jincheng to see Yunxian’s Gaokao?”
Xia Congyun grabbed the two bags of qipao at her side and strode toward the train station exit. “No, my dear daughter got into Xuantong University. I heard it’s the best university for her field.”
“I’m going home to throw a big banquet and invite everyone we know to celebrate!”
Inside the train station, a certain Peanut Assistant Instructor vaguely caught the words and glanced over at the couple.
Xuantong University?
That sounded familiar… kind of like the name of the academy where he taught.
Thinking this, Hua Shunyu felt a wave of nervousness.
He had just finished his inspection and was on his way back to school.
But seeing the full teaching credits in his account and the somewhat meaningful messages from his colleagues asking when he’d be back, he felt like something big was waiting for him at the academy.
Surely it wasn’t anything too serious.
It was just a matter of someone covering his classes, right?
With so many teaching credits, it just meant the substitute teacher was reliable.
Meanwhile, after hanging up with her mother, Li Yunxian thought for a moment and called her father.
Her father’s voice was calm as he simply said he understood.
After hanging up, Li Yunxian received a photo from him.
In the photo was a banner with her name on it, ribbons, and large balloons — it was obvious what they were for. @Unlimited Good Novels, all at Jinjiang Literature City
Li Yunxian:
Not having to take the Gaokao was really a blessing!!!
With this sense of relief, Li Yunxian arrived on the day the Xuanwen Secret Realm was opening.
Before going to the Practice Arena to receive the Xuanwen Token, Li Yunxian logged into Wanwuwu.
In just a few days, her account balance had again reached the 100,000 mark. Li Yunxian didn’t hesitate and exchanged it all for materials, stuffing them into her storage magical treasure.
With all her belongings in hand, she entered the Practice Arena area and saw for the first time the top hundred students of the entire academy.
The most eye-catching, without a doubt, was the number one arena competitor.
The opponent wore a gray-black tight outfit, surrounded by a fierce and domineering aura.
Lian Ping, Great Completion of Qi Refinement.
Li Yunxian couldn’t see what magical tool they wielded, but their commanding aura left no doubt that they were a Blade Cultivator.
One whose Aura of the Saber had already formed but whose breathing was not yet fully retracted.
Noticing Li Yunxian’s gaze, Lian Ping looked over at her location.
Li Yunxian smiled at the opponent.
Lian Ping recognized who Li Yunxian was — after all, she was the only new face.
She nodded slightly, and the two exchanged a silent greeting.
At the top 100 Practice Arena, the instructor in charge handed out Xuanwen Tokens while announcing the rules.
“Keep your Xuanwen Tokens on you at all times. Once the Secret Realm opens, you will be automatically transported inside.”
“The landing points are random, and there may be Other Races nearby, so remain vigilant.”
“Remember, in the face of the Other Races, you all have only one identity — any personal grudges or enmities must be set aside to prioritize eliminating the Other Races.”
“Anyone assisting the Other Races will, according to Divine Continent Law, be regarded as a traitor…”
Li Yunxian listened carefully to the instructor’s instructions when suddenly Su Wenjing’s cold and quiet voice echoed in her mind.
Somewhere, Su Wenjing’s thoughts formed words: “Destruction of the Secret Realm is forbidden!”
Li Yunxian:
She kind of wanted to ask if this rule applied to all the other girls, or just her?
She was honestly a very well-behaved person!
Li Yunxian pouted but soon, following the movements of the other top 100 students, disappeared from the Practice Arena area.
The Xuanwen Secret Realm was activated.
Go girl 🔥