My Beast Is the 12-Winged Angel

Finally, after Gu Xing repeatedly assured her, the little girl returned to normal.

In the following two days, Gu Xing rarely took Liu Li to leisurely stroll around Lin Yuan City.

From food to local customs, he let the little girl experience everything.

Until the day the second assessment began.

Just as Gu Xing brought Liu Li to the gathering square, he saw someone unexpected.

"Ying... Ying Bing?!"

A girl in white as pure as snow walked slowly forward, accompanied by an energetic old man.

"Why are you here?"

Upon seeing Gu Xing, Ying Bing paused slightly, her cold eyes showing a trace of panic.

Ying Bing pressed her lips together and hesitated for a long time before slowly speaking:

"Secret realm!"

The girl's voice was very soft, and Gu Xing did not notice anything unusual about her.

After all, in his impression, Ying Bing was always this silent and taciturn.

But Ying Xinghe, standing nearby, narrowed his eyes.

As the guardian who watched Ying Bing grow up, he sharply noticed the differences in his young lady!

His young lady used to be entirely focused on her guardian beast and would not be distracted by external affairs.

But now...

Ying Xinghe's sharp gaze swept over Gu Xing, musing inwardly:

The young lady insisted on coming to Lin Yuan City...

Could it be for this boy?!

But on second thought.

His duty was only to ensure Ying Bing's safety; as for her emotional matters...

Let the clan leader worry about it!

"There are over forty days until the secret realm closes. I plan to first take the military assessment to raise my strength to Awakened Tier Nine before entering."

"So, I want to first join the military's second assessment. And you..."

Gu Xing's gaze fell on Ying Bing.

The intention behind his words was for Ying Bing to organize herself first and reunite when the time was right.

But then...

"I'll join too!"

Gu Xing: "???"

Gu Xing was momentarily speechless, opening his mouth trying to say something.

But looking at Ying Bing's matter-of-fact expression, he could only sigh helplessly.

Join if you want.

With Ying Bing's strength, plus the hidden capabilities of that old protector, there would surely be no danger.

Besides, he couldn't decide Ying Bing's thoughts.

So, he chose to let things take their course.

Soon, after the acting deputy principal finished speaking, the group organized and set off towards the second assessment site.

This assessment was established by the military, located within an alternate space.

Its purpose is to let newbie beast masters quickly grow accustomed to the harshness of the battlefield.

Even though the military has conducted preliminary clearing of demon race creatures in the area, many students still lose their lives here every year.

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At the second assessment site.

Gu Qianqian stared at the scene before her, slightly distracted.

Though the military provided the venue for this assessment, individual student performance was judged by representatives from various universities.

As a genius of the National Academy, she did not need to participate in monitoring such basic assessments.

However, thinking of Gu Xing, she proactively applied to become an evaluator.

"Qianqian, still worried about your brother?"

A gentle pat on her shoulder pulled her back to reality, Tang Xinrou's voice accompanying it.

Gu Qianqian turned, meeting her friend's concerned gaze, and shook her head.

Yet, seeing Gu Qianqian's demeanor, Tang Xinrou knew her friend was just being stubborn.

"Qianqian, don't worry! With such an excellent sister like you, how bad could your brother be?"

"Besides, don't I have your back!"

"I've already spoken to our juniors and seniors, asking them to pay special attention to Gu Xing's safety. You can rest assured!"

Seeing her friend's care, Gu Qianqian nodded slightly:

"Thank you, Xinrou!"

With her friend's mood improved, Tang Xinrou was finally at ease.

Then, she glanced around mysteriously before leaning closer to Gu Qianqian's ear, lowering her voice:

"Actually, I've asked them not only to protect your brother but also...

If his performance is a bit lacking, they'll give him a higher score."

Upon hearing this, Gu Qianqian chuckled: "Xinrou, you don't have to do that. I believe he can get into the National Academy with his own abilities."

Tang Xinrou pouted in disbelief.

Getting into the National Academy is not that easy!

This is Longxia Country's most elite school.

Gu Qianqian barely reached the admission threshold back then, only truly standing out after awakening her top-tier talent at the Extraordinary Level.

As for her brother staying in the small city, the chances of getting in...

Less than ten percent!

Of course, she wouldn't say these words out loud.

"Alright, I need to head to my assessment area now."

Tang Xinrou waved her hand but suddenly turned serious:

"By the way, the military mentioned that during the previous clearing, two Extraordinary-Level demons were overlooked, so be careful, Qianqian."

"Got it!"

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On the other side.

After experiencing a familiar dizziness.

The fifty students who passed the first assessment found themselves in a brand-new world.

Towering ancient trees sprang from the ground, with a light mist lingering in the air.

In the distance, under the alternate space's unique breeze, the flag of Longxia Country fluttered before the military's temporary command post.

Last time, led by Wei Yuan, he couldn't make out what the entrance of the alternate space looked like.

For Gu Xing, this was his first official entry into the alternate space.

And as soon as the group of fifty students entered, they drew a lot of attention.

Besides the candidates from Lin Yuan City, students from several surrounding cities had also gathered here.

"This should be Lin Yuan City's team, as expected, they're the last to arrive."

"Every time their assessment scores are at the bottom, yet they make such a grand entrance."

"Yeah, there aren't many students from there who can pass, so why wait for them?"

Amidst the whispers, Gu Xing slightly furrowed his brow.

"In the past, Lin Yuan City's assessment scores weren't good, often at the bottom."

"But with you this year, there's a chance they'll take the top spot in this assessment."

Shen Ruoxue arrived with her team, clarifying his confusion.

Seeing Gu Xing, the succubus beside Shen Ruoxue immediately shrunk back, too afraid to act up.

This period of Shen Ruoxue's training had made her much more obedient.

"I probably won't participate in this assessment."

Shen Ruoxue hesitated initially but then understood.

With Gu Xing's capabilities, he doesn't need to prove anything through this assessment.

However.

Her gaze shifted to the girl beside Gu Xing...

Such a beautiful girl!

She seemed a perfect match for Gu Xing!

Although she anticipated such a scene, she couldn't hide the disappointment in her heart, forcing a stiff smile while tentatively asking:

"Who is this?"

Gu Xing was about to reply.

"Ying Bing!"

Ying Bing introduced herself indifferently, her voice cold.

After Shen Ruoxue politely nodded, she sensibly decided to take her leave.

Staying here to continue bothering the two... wouldn't be right!

"Then we'll be off now; the assessment is starting soon."

She kept up a barely-more-than-courteous smile, though her tone conveyed a disappointment even Liu Li could perceive.

The little girl suddenly reached out, pinching Gu Xing's waist fiercely.

It seemed her master was unexpectedly... quite popular!

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