The massive oak door creaked softly as it was gently pushed open, the deep golden door knocker emitting a faint squeak.

It revealed a vast room spanning several hundred square meters, the air humid and cool, as if stepping into another world.

Various奇异 plants entwined the walls, lush with greenery, with softly glowing magical lamps hanging among the vines, casting a gentle, faint light into every corner of the space.

Lan Qi and Zestira looked deep into the room, and as the Magical Creature Cultivation Department had said, they could indeed see quite a few magical creatures.

Besides the various sealed jars of props and ingredients stacked along one side of the classroom, there were also piles of licorice and flower petals.

In the distance, the magical creatures of various shapes were not restrained by cages or chains, but simply stayed quietly and freely on the innermost side. Some had smooth, noble, and elegant fur, some had flame-like feathers, their wings spreading out like a fiery dance, some were covered with thick scales, and others had sharp horns and claws.

Even Zestira, who had taken classes, couldn't name all of these magical creatures at once.

And the only human in the classroom was an elderly teacher with a full head of white hair.

He was standing in the center of the room, hunching over and talking intimately to a magical creature with ice-blue eyes.

The old teacher gently stroked the magical creature, his eyes filled with deep love.

The old man squinted his eyes, seeing that two young students were willing to step into that field forgotten by a few, his tone was filled with a little surprise in addition to gratification.

Although these magical creatures looked fierce and dangerous, they all appeared very docile and kind under the care of the old man.

At the center of the storm, Lan Qi's expression did not change in the slightest, still maintaining that calm and cool smile, his eyes were full of understanding and acceptance, as if he could see through the hidden tenderness and loneliness behind those creatures.

Even though she had always thought of the teacher as someone with strong fighting abilities, in critical moments, he was always so calm and steady, making her unconsciously regard him as someone to rely on, as a support.

"This assessment does not require the use of force, so if you are ready now, I can explain the rules to you."

Zuo Ye's voice was low and steady, like a lake without waves.

But in the old man's opinion, magical creatures are not necessarily used for combat; they can also accompany you like family members. They are all worthy.

But soon, Zuo Ye's hesitant gaze wandered among those dangerous, unknown creatures, and a deep unease appeared on her face.

At the door, Zestira's footsteps seemed slightly unsteady.

Zestira immediately felt that she was standing in a prairie about to erupt in flames, every heartbeat accelerating the mutually hostile and dangerous atmosphere.

"This is an assessment with a difficulty of eight, you should have seen it clearly, right? This noble young lady should still be a preparatory student, but if you are a follower, you can also complete the assessment for you, can't you?"

Seeing those large and dangerous creatures in the distance, her heart was filled with unease and fear.

Moreover, he was very strict with students who were willing to come to this classroom to participate in the assessment, hoping that they could pass. As long as there were no hidden dangers, he didn't mind letting students get in touch with magical creatures.

Every monthly assessment day, he couldn't wait for a few students willing to come to this classroom to participate in the assessment, especially during the first exam time.

The old man said, looking at the two people.

The magical creatures seemed to feel her nervousness and fear at that moment, their eyes became sharp and alert, and some of the magical creatures began to surge with warning magical fluctuations around their bodies, and a low roar came from their chests, like an echo from the abyss.