Battle Through the Heavens, Reborn as Xiao Yan's Sister

Chapter 38 Canaan College
Early morning, on the mountaintop
As usual, Xiao Yue practiced her martial arts on a protruding black rock at the edge of the cliff. With each breath, the thunderous energy within her body vibrated slightly, forming a perfect circulation with her blood and qi.
After the final cycle of Thunder Sound was completed, Xiao Yue slowly opened her eyes. A faint crimson light flashed across her eyes, and her waist-length silver hair, which was draped over her shoulders, moved slightly without wind.

"It failed; it was still just a little short..."

Standing on the edge of the cliff, a gentle breeze blowing in her face, Xiao Yue murmured to herself, a hint of regret in her eyes.
After an unknown amount of time, she regained her composure and turned to look at the mountain path, where a graceful purple figure was leaping lightly like an elf.

Xiao Xun'er lightly touched the rock with her toes, and like a purple butterfly, her graceful figure drew an alluring arc as she lightly leaped to the top of the mountain.

"Sister Yue'er, it's so lively outside today, let's go take a look..." The girl's cheerful and melodious voice came from behind.

Xiao Yue nodded; she had naturally sensed the commotion below the mountain as well.

On weekdays,
The mountaintop is always so quiet, as if it were isolated from the world, but today is different. The bursts of noise seem to foreshadow something big happening.

Today is the enrollment day for Canaan College.

This prestigious academy, renowned throughout the entire Dou Qi Continent, has instructors at the lowest level who are at the Great Dou Master level. Moreover, its admission criteria always prioritize cultivation talent over social status, meaning that even the poor have a chance to enter.

Thus, it became a sacred place in the hearts of countless commoners. As long as one could study in the academy, one's future was almost smooth. Not only could one return home in glory, but one would also become a coveted prize sought after by various forces.

It is precisely because of its assessment criteria that disregard status and identity that many young people in Wutan City are now eagerly anticipating the arrival of the Canaan Academy's admissions team.

Driven by this trend, the atmosphere in Wutan City has recently become even more lively than during festivals. The city is decorated with lanterns and colorful banners, and almost every day, many young men and women from the common people eagerly wait at the city gates.

"Let's go, let's join in the fun."

Xiao Yue said with a light laugh, her silver hair shimmering softly in the sunlight, perfectly complementing her temperament.

Walking along the path leading to the mansion from the back mountain, Xiao Yue was somewhat speechless as she looked at the family compound, which had suddenly become much emptier. Today, the Canaan Academy's recruitment team was about to arrive in Wutan City, and almost half of the family members had gone to watch. At this moment, the city gate of Wutan City was probably already completely blocked by the crowd.

This is exactly the case,
Amidst the vast central city square, a deafening roar erupted as countless young people desperately pushed their way into the plaza.
If it weren't for the city lord's army maintaining order at the edge of the square, these excited people would probably have already rushed in regardless of everything.

Although the Canaan Academy recruitment team was stationed in Utan City, their area of ​​responsibility also included several cities near Utan City, which is why there were so many people.

Such a huge flow of people,

Some vendors who sensed the business opportunity also set up all kinds of stalls on both sides of the street.

"Sister Yue'er, look over there!" Xiao Xun'er pointed to a stall not far away, her eyes full of excitement.

Following the direction of her finger, Xiao Yue smiled slightly. It was a stall selling some strange and unusual trinkets. It seemed that Xiao Xun'er had her eye on something.

The two walked over, and Xiao Yue glanced around casually and found that most of the things displayed on the stall were useless, although occasionally she could find one or two nice items.

"Boss, how much is this?" Xiao Xun'er picked up a small bracelet, held it up to the light, and asked.

The shopkeeper looked up, sized up the girl before him, and his eyes lit up immediately. He recognized Xiao Xun'er instantly; as the daughter of the Xiao family, her beauty and elegance were renowned throughout Wutan City. "This is our shop's latest bracelet, called the 'Chain of Stars,' made from a special mineral that emits a star-like glow at night," the shopkeeper enthusiastically introduced. "For Miss Xun'er's sake, I can give you a discount—fifty gold coins."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Xun'er snorted and shook her head. The price was clearly higher than the value of the jade pendant itself. She was rich, but not stupid. The other party was obviously treating her like a sucker.

Just as the girl was about to put down the bracelet, Xiao Yue suddenly reached out her palm, took the bracelet, and casually popped the corresponding gold coins from her storage ring and threw them onto the stall.

Xiao Yue chuckled softly and personally slipped the bracelet onto the girl's fair and slender wrist.

"Thank you, Sister Yue'er..."

see,

Xiao Xun'er immediately beamed with joy, not because of the bracelet's intrinsic value, but simply because it was a gift from Xiao Yue.

"Let's go, let's look around some more."

Xiao Yue held Xiao Xun'er's hand as they walked slowly through the crowded city.

The girl behind him followed with light steps, her gilded purple dress fluttering like a butterfly. She pursed her lips reservedly, but the smile was impossible to suppress, and it was clear that the girl was in a very good mood and seemed very happy.

As time passed, the number of people in the square increased, and the young people from all directions looked excitedly at the center of the square.

A large procession of carriages was slowly approaching from the city gate, and in addition, a flight team from Canaan Academy was flying in the sky.

"The Canaan Academy admissions team has arrived!"

As the luxurious carriage procession appeared, deafening cheers erupted from both sides of the city gate.

Xiao Yue, holding Xiao Xun'er's hand, also stopped and looked into the distance at the luxurious procession surrounded by stars.

"Sister Yue'er, will you also participate in the assessment?" Xiao Xun'er suddenly asked.

"Not interested..."

Xiao Yue shook her head slightly. Her gaze did not fall on the convoys, but was directed towards the distant void, as if there was something in the endless sky that attracted her even more than Canaan Academy.

"If Xun'er is interested, she could try taking the Canaan Academy's entrance exam," Xiao Yue said softly.

"me?"

Xiao Xun'er blinked, seemingly surprised. She thought for a moment and said, "I hadn't thought about that. Canaan Academy isn't important to me. As long as I'm by my sister's side, that's enough. Wherever Sister Yue'er is, that's where I'll go..."

(End of this chapter)