“Blessing upgraded! Gold Quality Lv.1!”

“Lure upgraded! Gold Quality Lv.1!”

“Ha... ha...” Xia Yan gasped for breath, stuck her giant blade into the snow, and holding the broad back of the blade, slowly slid to her knees in the snow.

If viewed from above, circles upon circles of White Ghoul corpses spread outwards from Xia Yan at the center.

Jiang Xiao absorbed the White Ghoul Witch’s Star Bead, and finally, Blessing and Lure reached Gold Quality Lv.1. Although he could now upgrade White Ghoul Witches by channeling Star Power, it still required ten Silver Quality White Ghoul Witch Star Beads to level up a little.

In other words, one hundred White Ghoul Witches were needed to upgrade Gold Quality Blessing and Lure to Platinum Quality.

Clearly, this was a long process.

Undeniably, Jiang Xiao was a little impatient. He was eager to unearth the treasure that was Platinum Lure. He wanted to know if this Star Technique could produce miracles, and so Xia Yan suffered.

In the past ten days, apart from the necessary few hours of rest each day, the two spent most of their time traveling and killing.

As a joke, one could say: the two were either hacking at people, or on the road to hacking at people.

“Mmm...” Xia Yan held the broad back of the giant blade with both hands, gritted her teeth, closed her eyes tightly, and was enveloped in a holy light.

In the past ten days, Xia Yan had gradually been able to enjoy this Gold Quality Blessing; she had more or less gotten used to it.

Of course, no matter how used to it she was, the effects of Gold Quality Blessing were undeniable. She absolutely dared not accept this blessing while walking or running, otherwise, she would definitely end up face-planting in the snow.

There was a saying on the bus that suited Xia Yan very well: “The vehicle is starting, please hold on tight.”

At this time, Xia Yan was sitting very steadily and holding on very firmly, bathed in the holy light. Even in this snowy wilderness, Xia Yan seemed to smell the breath of spring. Every pore on her body opened, breathing freely and contentedly, as if basking in a spring breeze, enjoying the beauty of life to the fullest.

For that brief period of time, Xia Yan was even deprived of her other senses, which was extremely terrifying for someone in a battlefield. This brief loss of awareness of the external environment could cost a warrior their life.

But now it was safe, so Xia Yan didn’t care about any of that. The only sensation she had throughout her body was the ultimate enjoyment that the holy light brought her.

It was a joyful roar from every cell in her body, as if worshiping and reveling wildly in the abundant life force that was pouring in.

Then, she came “alive.”

She opened her slightly dazed eyes, as if reborn, and saw the young man who was collecting Star Beads through her goggles.

Xia Yan didn’t want to admit it, but in the past ten days, she had gradually become familiar with and deeply in love with this feeling.

Jiang Xiao, this big milk-giver, was indeed poisonous.

"Poison" could have many explanations. For Xia Yan, Gold Quality Blessing was the kind of poison that could get her addicted.

If you go to a pleasant, attentive spa, and enjoy bathing, massage, and relaxation... how long does a full treatment take? And how mentally and psychologically relaxed do you need to be to achieve the desired effect?

Jiang Xiao tells you that for a top-notch technician like him, such a treatment takes about 3-10 seconds.

But no matter how comfortable this spa was, Xia Yan couldn't stay in the snow any longer.

Tomorrow was the day Xia Yan would register.

And as early as three days ago, Xia Yan's college entrance examination results were already out. Until now, she still didn't know how well she had done...

"Little Pi, we should go back," Xia Yan said.

Jiang Xiao collected the White Ghoul Star Beads, thought for a while, and said, "Well, I'll send you back, and then I'll stay here for a while longer. School starts in early September, and I don't have much time left."

Xia Yan realized Jiang Xiao's eagerness to improve his strength, but said, "No, I'm not comfortable with you being here alone. And if I leave you here and go back by myself, your sister will kill me."

Jiang Xiao pondered for a moment, without responding.

"My results are out, you should also care about them and help me figure out how to register," Xia Yan changed her angle and advised, "I don't have many important events in my life, aren't you planning to participate? Did I take you as my apprentice for nothing?"

"Uh..." Jiang Xiao was persuaded by Xia Yan's words. The two had been struggling in the snow for 20 days. Don't look at Xia Yan always bickering with him on weekdays, but in the past 20 days, she hadn't complained at all.

Sigh, Jiang Xiao, you're losing your mind.

Jiang Xiao secretly reflected in his heart, smiled apologetically at Xia Yan, and said, "Yes, let's go back. It seems like your results came out a few days ago. I've been too irresponsible."

Xia Yan replied, "Improving strength is always the right thing to do, but I need to fill out my application, and you need to rest."

Jiang Xiao nodded thoughtfully, and said, "I understand the principle, I just want to ask, when did you become so understanding? Be normal, I'm a little uncomfortable."

Xia Yan's lips curled up slightly, holding the broad back of the giant blade, and slowly stood up, "Because you make me feel very comfortable, little devil."

Oh?

Was I serving you?

I was rewarding you because I saw you working so hard! You're rebelling!

Jiang Xiao raised his hand and gave Xia Yan another Blessing.

"Ugh~" Xia Yan's legs went weak, and she sat back down in the snow...

......

Although the recycling price of a White Ghoul corpse was 100 yuan, the two didn't have time to clean up, and to be honest, they couldn't drag many back anyway.

After leaving the snow, the two quickly washed up in the town government, then drove away from Jiannan Village and quickly returned to Jiangbin City, Zhonghua Mingcheng Community.

Zhonghua Mingcheng was indeed a high-end community. At the end of June, it was surrounded by green trees and had a pleasant environment.

As the car went all the way up the winding mountain road in the community, the blooming flowers on both sides were extremely beautiful, as if they were celebrating Xia Yan's victory.

The fact was indeed so. When the Xia family drove Jiang Xiao into their own private courtyard, Aunt Zhou came out to greet them upon hearing the sound of the car, waving at Xia Yan, her face full of joy, and her whole mental state was excellent, as if she had become ten years younger.

As a middle-aged and elderly woman, Aunt Zhou deprived Xia Yan of the right to check her own score. As soon as Xia Yan entered the villa, Aunt Zhou, who had been nagging all the way, had already told Xia Yan her score.

Xia Yan was directly stunned. She was still thinking about using her excited heart and trembling hands to check her score, but what happened? Aunt Zhou was giving her spoilers while she was getting her slippers.

Why did Aunt Zhou know everything?

Of course, it was Han Jiangxue who knew all of Xia Yan's information and checked Xia Yan's score as soon as it was released.

Han Jiangxue had self-control, but Aunt Zhou...

Well, strictly speaking, it was indeed Han Jiangxue's fault. Aunt Zhou had taken care of Xia Yan for such a long time, and really treated Xia Yan as her own child. After the TV announced the scores of the candidates, Aunt Zhou had been restless every day.

Aunt Zhou was particularly worried about Xia Yan's exam results, and coupled with waiting for Xia Yan for so long without coming home, Aunt Zhou was so stressed that her gums were swollen.

Han Jiangxue saw that Aunt Zhou's condition was very poor these days, and felt sorry for her, so she told Aunt Zhou the result.

Now it was good, Aunt Zhou ate well, slept soundly, and smiled like a flower. She hummed a little tune every day to clean the house and cook. When she saw Xia Yan coming back, she said everything she should and shouldn't have said.

Xia Yan twitched the corners of her mouth awkwardly and ran upstairs with long legs.

Aunt Zhou didn't feel anything was wrong yet, she smiled happily and said to Jiang Xiao, "Good, good, our young lady is promising, she can go to the Imperial Capital Star Warrior with you."

Jiang Xiao gave a thumbs up with both hands: "Great!"

Saying that, Jiang Xiao hurriedly entered the house and hid in his own room, for fear of being affected by Xia Yan's anger.

At this time, Xia Yan rushed into Han Jiangxue's room, and Han Jiangxue was standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, looking at the flower bed in the backyard, absorbing Star Power.

"Did I pass the score line for the Imperial Capital Star Warrior?" Xia Yan asked eagerly while turning on the computer.

Han Jiangxue turned her head and looked at Xia Yan out of the corner of her eye: "Check it yourself."

Xia Yan said while turning on the computer: "Aunt Zhou already told me."

Han Jiangxue: "......"

Xia Yan: "......"

Cultural courses (750 points).

Chinese: 129. Mathematics: 139. English: 138.

Physics: 88. Chemistry: 89. Biology: 89.

Politics: 88. History: 61. Geography: 76.

According to the 6-choose-3 method,

Chinese, Mathematics, English + Chemistry, Biology (or Politics), the total score is 672.

Xia Yan: "672, did I pass the line?"

Han Jiangxue said softly: "You also have the honorary title of 'Acting with Righteousness and Courage' from that time during the New Year, the cultural course will add 10 points."

"682 points?" Xia Yan checked the cultural course score line for the Imperial Capital Star Warrior, "The admission score line for the Imperial Capital Star Warrior in Beijiang Province is... 651? It's not very high."

Han Jiangxue nodded with a smile: "The Imperial Capital Star Warrior doesn't have high requirements for cultural courses."

Xia Yan came back to her senses and hurriedly looked at the Star Exam (500 points).

Star Studies Written Test: 82 points (out of 100).

Star Power Detection: Star Cloud Peak, 94 points (out of 100).

Team Assessment: 265 points (out of 300).

Total score 441 points.

Xia Yan raised her eyebrows and said, "The Star Studies score line for the Imperial Capital Star Warrior is 420 points? It's not very high either."

Han Jiangxue said with a smile: "Your team assessment score is very high, it is the highest score in Beijiang Province. And..."

Xia Yan: "What?"

Han Jiangxue said quietly: "You are the Provincial Star Warrior Valedictorian."

Xia Yan widened her eyes stupidly: "Ah?"

"Your Star Studies total score is not 441 points, but 481 points." Han Jiangxue said softly, "Provincial High School League Champion 10 points, Provincial Secondary Reclamation Champion 10 points, National High School League Champion 20 points."

"My goodness, am I almost overflowing with points?" Xia Yan licked her lips, "500 points, I got 481 points?"

Han Jiangxue nodded with a smile, with a hint of joy in her eyes, and said, "Auntie asked you to call her as soon as you came back."

Xia Yan "Awwed" and ran towards her own room like a frolicking husky, happy beyond words. She quickly went to find the phone that had been abandoned for more than 20 days.

At the same time, Jiang Xiao came to Han Jiangxue's door, also holding his phone that he had just charged and turned on.

Han Jiangxue had a gratified smile on her face, looking at Xia Yan's disappearing back, and said, "You're back? How was it, was the experiment successful?"

Jiang Xiao nodded and said, "It was successful, I have something to tell you first."

Han Jiangxue asked before she could be happy: "What is it?"

Jiang Xiao: "I have to go home."

Han Jiangxue: "What? Don't want to live here anymore?"

Jiang Xiao shook his head and said, "It should be Er Wei looking for me."

Han Jiangxue: !!!

In Jiang Xiao's phone that he had just charged and turned on, there was an SMS message without a displayed name, with only one word on it: Home.