Chapter 34: Final Choice: Magic City Institute of Esoteric Abilities!

Facing the three teachers' gazes, Xu Jingming fell silent for a moment, then said: "I choose Magic City Institute of Esoteric Abilities."

Since esoteric points must be obtained by slaying ferocious beasts, he paid close attention to the top universities' practical training capabilities.

Through this period of resource research, he discovered the university alliance competitions renowned for practical training over the past twenty sessions.

Nearly half of the champions were won by Magic City Institute of Esoteric Abilities.

This alone proves that Magic City Institute of Esoteric Abilities has the strongest practical training among the three universities!

Added to the S-class cultivation resources they've poured in, Magic City Institute of Esoteric Abilities is undoubtedly the best choice.

"Of course it's Magic City Institute of Esoteric Abilities!"

Su Yun and Wu Yuan both sighed involuntarily.

Before S-class cultivation resources, the conditions their two schools offered were indeed far weaker.

But this wasn't their fault—the school's recruitment resources for special admits are simply limited to this much.

S-class cultivation resources, which are highly valuable even to high-level esoteric users, are impossible for schools to allocate for freshman recruitment.

The school doesn't permit it, and they couldn't offer more attractive recruitment terms even if they wanted to.

"Zhang Laoshi, congratulations—you've secured an excellent prospect for Magic City Institute of Esoteric Abilities."

The tense atmosphere had only existed during the recruitment battle; now that the decision was final, Su Yun and Wu Yuan couldn't help but offer their congratulations to Zhang Chaoyang.

They didn't linger further, sighing as they left.

They had no chance at Jiangnan Province's top scholar, but they still needed to compete for second and third place.

"Take care as you leave."

Zhang Chaoyang smiled warmly as he saw off the two teachers, then turned to Xu Jingming:

"Student Jingming, welcome to Magic City Institute of Esoteric Abilities. Our school will certainly not let your expectations down."

Without delay, he pulled out the acceptance letter he had prepared in advance and handed it over.

"This is your acceptance letter—you'll need it when reporting to the school."

"Also, here's a special admission contract—sign it."

Zhang Chaoyang handed over another contract.

The contract's text was extremely concise: Xu Jingming could access all esoteric training methods and combat techniques in Magic City Institute of Esoteric Abilities' library.

Additionally, he would receive one S-class cultivation resource per year.

The contract was in duplicate, both copies already stamped with Magic City Institute of Esoteric Abilities' official seal.

After confirming the content was correct, Xu Jingming signed his name, handing one copy to Zhang Chaoyang and keeping the other.

"Excellent, Student Jingming—you are now a member of Magic City Institute of Esoteric Abilities."

"Magic City Institute of Esoteric Abilities looks forward to your arrival."

Zhang Chaoyang, now holding the contract, also exhaled in relief.

Having secured an S-class esoteric awakenee, this trip had finally lived up to the school's expectations.

With a casual flip, the contract vanished into thin air.

This sight made Xu Jingming, who had been curious for a while, his eyes brighten as he asked:

"Zhang Laoshi, where did your contract go?"

"You mean this?"

Zhang Chaoyang smiled, raising his right hand—on his index finger sat an exquisite ring.

The ring flashed with light, and the contract suddenly reappeared in his hand!

"It's a space ring—crafted using space-type esoteric abilities. It can store small items."

Zhang Chaoyang explained with a smile.

Space ring!

Xu Jingming was stunned—wasn't this something from his past life's fantasy novels?

It had actually been realized in this world!

But after a moment's thought, he relaxed.

If space-type esoteric abilities existed, then creating a space ring seemed perfectly reasonable.

'I'll get one of these when I get the chance.'

Xu Jingming silently resolved.

There was no help for it—things like space rings were simply too tempting.

"Space rings aren't cheap. If you want to buy one, you'll have to work hard."

As if sensing Xu Jingming's thoughts, Zhang Chaoyang encouraged him.

He paused, then added:

"Also, our school's new student registration date is September 1st.

You may also choose to register early—no problem at all. We'll provide accommodation.

Of course, for special admits like you, we always encourage early registration."

"I can register early? That means I can access the library's esoteric training methods and combat techniques right after enrollment?"

Xu Jingming's eyes lit up as he asked urgently.

"Of course." Zhang Chaoyang nodded.

"Perfect!"

Xu Jingming had assumed he'd have to wait until the semester started to access Magic City Institute of Esoteric Abilities' vast cultivation resources.

Now that early registration was possible, how could he not be thrilled?

"Zhang Laoshi, I'll report to the school as soon as possible."

"Alright, here's my contact info. Once you arrive at the school, just give me a call directly."

After leaving his contact information, Zhang Zhaoyang did not linger and got up to leave.

Thus, in the spacious VIP reception room, only Xu Jingming and Principal Zhao Yao remained.

"Phew, they're finally gone. These high-level ability users give off an oppressive aura like no other."

Zhao Yao let out a breath of relief, wiped the fine sweat from his forehead, then looked at the exquisite admission notice in Xu Jingming's hand as if gazing at a treasure:

"An admission notice from Magic City Ability University! What an extraordinary honor!

Come on, let's call your class teacher, and we'll all go take a big group photo together!"

Led by Principal Zhao Yao, Xu Jingming held the admission notice from Magic City Ability University.

At the entrance of No. 2 High School, they took a group photo with Principal Zhao Yao and all the subject teachers of Class 5.

In the photo, every teacher's smile was especially radiant.

And this photo was also placed at the very center of the honor room of Jiangcheng No. 2 High School.

Becoming a model for countless students to emulate and learn from in the future......

During the group photo process, Xu Jingming also received calls from the Municipal Education Bureau and the Municipal Government.

He learned of the generous rewards they offered, only needing to show up on the day the rewards were distributed.

Xu Jingming agreed without hesitation.

After all, they had already given so many rewards.

You show up and do a bit more publicity for your hometown—shouldn't that be expected?

After leaving the school, Xu Jingming went to the city center and bought quite a few gifts.

He then took a taxi to the Jinghu Residential Compound where his little aunt's family lived.

Unlike Xu Jingming's shabby residential compound, Jinghu Residential Compound was a high-end villa district.

The security at the entrance was also extremely strict—without the homeowner's approval, other people could hardly get in.

Fortunately, Xu Jingming had previously registered visitor access here, which allowed him to enter the compound unimpeded.

"Ding-dong~~~"

Xu Jingming stood at the villa's entrance and rang the doorbell on the main gate.

After a short while, the main gate opened, and the figure of his little aunt Xu Qingwan appeared.

Seeing that it was Xu Jingming, Xu Qingwan's eyes lit up:

"Xiaoming, what brings you here? Come in, come in."

"The provincial rankings were released—I thought this provincial top scorer would be very busy.

I didn't expect you to come over at this time. Old Tang, Xiaoming's here, go brew some tea."

Little Aunt Xu Qingwan enthusiastically led Xu Jingming into the villa's living room.