My Beast Is the 12-Winged Angel - Chapter 33

33: Chapter 33: Farewell, Ying Bing!

33: Chapter 33: Farewell, Ying Bing!

Finally, under Gu Xing’s repeated assurances, the little girl returned to normal.

Over the next two days, Gu Xing rarely took Liu Li for a leisurely tour of Lin Yuan City.

From cuisine to local customs, he let the little girl experience it all.

Until the day of the second assessment began.

As soon as Gu Xing brought Liu Li to the assembly square, he saw an unexpected person.

“Ying…

Ying Bing?!”
The girl in white, whose attire rivaled snow, approached slowly, accompanied by a spirited elder by her side.

“Why are you here?”
Seeing Gu Xing, Ying Bing paused slightly, a hint of panic flashing in her cold eyes.

Ying Bing pursed her lips and hesitated for a long moment before slowly speaking,
“Secret realm!”
The girl’s voice was light, and Gu Xing did not notice anything unusual about her.

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

But Ying Xinghe, standing to the side, squinted his eyes.

As the guardian who had watched Ying Bing grow up from a young age, he acutely sensed something different about his young mistress!

Previously, his young mistress had been wholly focused on her Guardian Beast; how could she be distracted by external things?

And now…

Ying Xinghe’s sharp gaze swept across Gu Xing, pondering to himself,
The young mistress insisted on coming to Lin Yuan City…

Could it be for this young man?!

But then he reconsidered,
His duty was merely to protect Ying Bing’s safety.

As for Ying Bing’s emotional issues…

Let the Clan Leader worry about that!

“There are still more than forty days until the secret realm closes.

I plan to first participate in the military assessment, improve my strength to Awakened Tier Nine, and then enter.”
“So, I want to participate in the second assessment organized by the military.

What about you…”
Gu Xing’s gaze fell on Ying Bing.

His intention with these words was to let Ying Bing make her own arrangements first and reunite when the time was right.

However…

“I will join too!”
Gu Xing: “???”
Gu Xing was momentarily at a loss, opening his mouth as if to say something.

But seeing Ying Bing’s matter-of-fact expression, he ultimately just let out a helpless sigh.

Join if you want to join.

Given Ying Bing’s strength, accompanied by that deeply concealed elder, there would certainly be no danger.

Moreover, he couldn’t decide for Ying Bing’s thoughts.

Thus, he went with the flow.

Soon, the acting vice principal’s speech concluded, and the group set off in formation, heading to the second assessment site.

This assessment, set up by the military, was located in an Alternate Space.

Its purpose was to acclimate newbie Beast Masters to the harshness of the battlefield at the fastest speed.

Even though the military had preliminary cleared the area of Demon Race creatures, many students still lost their lives there each year.

…

The area of the second assessment.

Gu Qianqian gazed at the field in front of her, slightly lost in thought.

This assessment site, although provided by the military, had each student’s performance judged by representatives from various universities.

As a talented student of the National Academy, she wasn’t required to take part in such basic assessment invigilation.

But thinking of Gu Xing, she volunteered to become an evaluator.

“Qianqian, still worried about your brother?”
Her shoulder was tapped gently, and Tang Xinrou’s voice pulled her back to reality.

Gu Qianqian turned her head, meeting the concerned gaze of her best friend, and shook her head.

Seeing Gu Qianqian like this, Tang Xinrou knew her best friend was just being stubborn.

“Qianqian, don’t worry!

With such an outstanding sister as you, how far off can your brother be?”
“Besides, you have me!”
“I’ve already spoken to our juniors and told them to pay special attention to Gu Xing’s safety.

You can rest assured!”
Looking at her best friend’s caring expression, Gu Qianqian nodded gently,
“Thank you, Xinrou!”
Seeing her best friend’s spirits lift, Tang Xinrou finally felt relieved.

Then, she glanced around mysteriously and leaned close to Gu Qianqian’s ear, lowering her voice,
“Actually, I didn’t just tell them to protect your brother.

I also specifically asked…”
“Even if he performs slightly below par, they’ll make sure to give him high marks.”
Gu Qianqian chuckled at this: “Xinrou, there’s no need for that.

I believe he can get into the National Academy on his own merits.”
Tang Xinrou pouted dismissively.

Getting into the National Academy was no easy feat.

After all, it’s the most prestigious institution in Longxia Country.

Gu Qianqian only barely made the cut back then, only truly shining after her Extraordinary Level awakening of top-tier talent.

And her brother had been in a small city all this time, with a less than 10% chance of getting in…

Of course, she didn’t say these things out loud.

“Alright, I must head to my assigned assessment area now.”
Tang Xinrou waved her hand but suddenly turned serious,
“By the way, the military said there were two overlooked Extraordinary Level Demon creatures in the area during the last cleanup.

Be careful, Qianqian.”
“Okay!”
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Elsewhere.

After a familiar dizzy sensation.

The fifty students who passed the first assessment found themselves in an entirely new world.

Towering ancient trees rose from the ground, and a light mist floated in the air.

In the distance, in front of the military’s temporary command post, Longxia’s national flag flapped in the unique breeze of the Alternate Space.

Last time, he had been brought here by Wei Yuan and hadn’t clearly seen what the entrance to the Alternate Space looked like.

For Gu Xing, this was truly his first time formally entering the Alternate Space.

And as soon as their group of over fifty entered the Alternate Space, they attracted a lot of attention.

Aside from the candidates from Lin Yuan City, students who advanced from several nearby cities also gathered here.

“This should be Lin Yuan City’s team, right?

Late to the arrival again, as expected.”
“Their assessment results are always at the bottom, but they sure show up in style.”
“Yeah, not many of their students pass this assessment, so why wait for them?”
Amidst the murmurs, Gu Xing frowned slightly.

“In the past, Lin Yuan City’s assessment results were always poor, even at the bottom.”
“But with you this year, the city might take first place in the assessment.”
Coincidentally, Shen Ruoxue led her team over, clarifying his doubts.

And the succubus beside Shen Ruoxue, seeing Gu Xing, immediately shrank away and dared not act up again.

With Shen Ruoxue’s training over this period, she had become much more obedient.

“I probably won’t participate in this assessment.”
Shen Ruoxue was initially taken aback but then understood.

Given Gu Xing’s strength, there was really no need for him to prove anything through this assessment.

But.

Her gaze shifted to the girl beside Gu Xing…

What a beautiful girl!

She looked so fitting with Gu Xing!

Although she had expected this scene, she couldn’t conceal the disappointment in her heart, managing a stiff smile as she tentatively inquired,
“Who might this be?”
Gu Xing was about to speak.

“Ying Bing!”
Ying Bing offered her name coolly, her voice frosty.

After Shen Ruoxue politely nodded, she sensibly excused herself.

Staying here to further bother the two of them…

not good!

“Then we’ll leave now.

The assessment is about to start.”
She managed to maintain a polite smile, though the disappointment in her tone was evident even to the somewhat naive Liu Li.

The little girl suddenly reached out and pinched Gu Xing’s waist hard.

It seemed her owner was…

Unexpectedly popular!

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