"Of course, what's the matter? Are you going to renege on your promise?" Zhou Ran smiled maliciously.
"Um... okay, I'll take the risk." Feng Ruotong gritted her teeth and took the flyer.
"That's right, that's the spirit." Zhou Ran nodded in satisfaction.
"Ruotong, you..." Zhang Tiantian was helpless, but he dared not defy Zhou Ran and stood obediently to the side.
"Alright, alright. It's getting late. Let's go." Zhou Ran glanced at the clock and said.
Soon, Zhou Ran locked the door, and Feng Ruotong and the others immediately hailed a taxi.
Zhou Ran sat in the front seat of the taxi, while the two girls sat in the backseat, excitedly telling the driver.
"Let's go! To the Xuan Zhong Beast Academy."
The driver looked at them in surprise and said, "Judging by your ages, you must be students of the Xuan Zhong Beast Academy. How wonderful."
For ordinary people like the driver, this was something they greatly aspired to—the ability to freely control beasts was truly impressive.
Zhou Ran smiled and nodded. He was very excited throughout the journey, as this was his first time visiting the academy, especially the inner city.
Soon, the taxi arrived at the boundary between the outer city and the inner city. The guarding officer glanced at the license plate and approached with a look of disgust, saying, "ID!"
The driver smiled at the officer and quickly handed over a light blue booklet.
The officer glanced at it briefly and let them through without saying a word, not even bothering to look at the driver properly.
Zhou Ran was taken aback. Were all officers so arrogant?
What's wrong? Do vehicles from the outer city really annoy you that much?
Seeing Zhou Ran's expression, the driver hurriedly said, "Young man, what's wrong?"
"Nothing, I just think those officers are too condescending." Zhou Ran said indifferently.
"Ah, I'm used to it. Anyway, the people from the inner city are all so arrogant." The driver said with a touch of melancholy.
Zhou Ran shook his head helplessly and looked out the window.
The others in the backseat, including Feng Ruotong, also fell silent.
Half an hour later, they arrived at the entrance of the Xuan Zhong Beast Academy. The streets here were extremely wide, with various luxury cars parked along the sides. Some well-dressed, handsome men and beautiful women walked out—there was no doubt they were all students of the academy.
To be admitted to this top-tier beast academy in the city, one must not only have excellent academic performance but also a respectable family background, at the very least middle-class status. Otherwise, the tuition alone would be unaffordable for many ordinary families. However, there are occasional exceptions, such as when a prodigiously talented student comes from a less fortunate family. In such cases, all fees are waived, and the student is admitted directly—a small gesture of humanity.
After the taxi pulled over, Zhou Ran got out. Although he had been in a bad mood due to the officer on the way, seeing the vast academy still made him very excited. Feng Ruotong hurriedly paid the fare and led Zhou Ran through the academy gates.
Along the way, Zhou Ran walked confidently, looking around with satisfaction.
Feng Ruotong was startled and asked, "Sir, have you been to our academy before?"
"No," Zhou Ran shook his head.
Feng Ruotong was stunned. "Wow, you've never been here before, yet you act like you're coming home. You're really good at pretending."
After all, most people who come to our academy are amazed by the majestic architecture, especially the two stone peacocks at the entrance. They were crafted in a 1:1 scale based on the legendary divine beast "Purple-Feathered Peacock King," incredibly lifelike, exuding an air of imperial grandeur.
When Feng Ruotong first entered the academy, she was also stunned by those two stone peacocks for quite some time. How come this guy isn't fazed at all? That's strange.
Today was the academy's semifinal match, and the campus was bustling with activity. Many students had brought their parents along, dressed in gold and silver, looking like wealthy tycoons. Besides these student parents, there were also many special guests, including high-ranking members of the Treasure Hunt Team, military officers, and other prominent figures in society.
Zhou Ran had also obtained an entry ticket thanks to Feng Ruotong; otherwise, he would have been stopped by the security guards at the entrance.
Suddenly, a young man spotted Zhou Ran and his group and excitedly shouted, "Feng Ruotong!"
Upon hearing the name "Feng Ruotong," many students around them turned their heads to look, like fans seeing a celebrity, instantly surrounding her.
Feng Ruotong was considered one of the more attractive students in the academy, but she was very low-key and rarely made public appearances. Her abilities were also quite good, ranking 23rd on the academy's female combat power rankings, placing her in the middle tier.
However, after showcasing a demonic Snow Woman Beast in the recent assessment competition, her popularity skyrocketed. She not only jumped to the top of the female rankings but also became the goddess of many boys. Who could resist such a goddess with both beauty and strength?
"That's Feng Ruotong. The rumors are true after all. She's so beautiful."
"Did you know her Snow Woman beast is absolutely extraordinary? She can easily handle battles against higher-level opponents."
"I heard she's the only female participant in the semifinals."
Some male parents in the distance were eyeing Feng Ruotong greedily, secretly calculating in their minds how wonderful it would be if this woman were to marry their son...
Zhang Tiantian had already transformed into Feng Ruotong's bodyguard, blocking all the starstruck boys around them. He turned and said, "You guys go ahead. I'll protect her here. We'll meet at the main venue!" His tone was so dramatic that Feng Ruotong burst into laughter.
"Wow, you're so popular." Zhou Ran was being pushed and shoved by the boys, feeling quite helpless.
"Hurry up and run to the main venue first!" Feng Ruotong shouted.
Zhou Ran was about to follow Feng Ruotong when he suddenly paused. Why should I leave?
Aren't I here to promote?
"Why run? Aren't we supposed to hand out flyers? These people are perfect for it," Zhou Ran laughed.
"Huh?" Feng Ruotong paused and said, "You're really here to distribute flyers!"
"What else? Haha!"
"It's too chaotic here. It's not suitable. Let's find a place with fewer people first," Zhou Ran laughed.
Feng Ruotong nodded helplessly, pulled Zhang Tiantian out, and led Zhou Ran away from the crowd.
After a moment, the three of them ran to a flower bed. The flower bed was truly beautiful, with not only ordinary flowers but also several flower spirit beasts flying around and tending to the flowers and plants.
"Hey, aren't those Chen Xuan and the others?" Zhang Tiantian suddenly saw a few people on the other side of the flower bed.
Feng Ruotong immediately looked up and nodded hurriedly, saying, "They're all from the Male Combat Power Rankings. Chen Xuan is ranked seventh."
"Seventh? That must be pretty impressive. If he's so impressive, does that mean he's rich?"
"Quick, quick, go up and stop them! Start handing out flyers!" Zhou Ran hurriedly said.