Luo Hanshuang's entrance into the Inner Circle certainly drew a lot of attention, countless teachers were watching.

Not just those from Xingluo, but from other academies too. In this situation, thinking about sneaking away unnoticed was really wishful thinking.

Luo Hanshuang was set down by Qu Jianlei, her body staggered for a moment, her small hands covered her eyes, wanting to bury herself underground.

In the midst of a public spectacle like this, she truly felt like dying from embarrassment.

"Hanshuang," a sturdy female teacher rushed over, "Are you alright?"

"I'm fine, I'm fine," Luo Hanshuang rubbed her cheeks with her hands for a moment, then slowly lowered them.

Her cheeks were still a bit red, but it was no big deal, just pretend it was from rubbing them myself — as long as I'm not embarrassed, then it's someone else's embarrassment.

The sturdy female teacher was the grade counselor and deputy leader, Fire Attribute A-level. She hadn't said anything yet when someone nearby spoke up.

"Hanshuang, how did you enter the Inner Circle, and what challenge did you encounter?"

The female counselor glanced at the person, displeased, "That's too much, isn't it? You're not from our Xingluo!"

The speaker was a valiant man, he answered in a deep voice, "Mist Mansion belongs to the Imperial Mist Mansion, not just Xingluo's."

The female counselor's face sank upon hearing this, "Mist Mansion is Imperial, but Hanshuang is ours at Xingluo, stop thinking about achieving your own ends."

"She doesn't have to be Xingluo's," the valiant man looked at Luo Hanshuang, "Hello, Hanshuang..."

"I'm Guo Qiqiang from Feiyang Military Academy. Interested in transferring schools? I can promise to provide..."

"Shut up!" An angry shout came, and a middle-aged strong man walked over, "You looking for a fight?"

This was indeed Xingluo Academy's leader, A-level pinnacle with Earth Attribute.

Guo Qiqiang wasn't bothered and laughed, "You can't beat me anyway, just relying on your thick skin... how about a match outside Mist Mansion?"

The leader snorted coldly, "My task is to protect students, if you think you can fight, our academy has the Supreme!"

Guo Qiqiang spoke lazily, "Such a good seedling, you at Xingluo... it's only natural I feel a hunter's desire, isn't it?"

He originally wanted to say Xingluo doesn't deserve such a good seedling, but saying that would be truly inciting, and would also make the little girl displeased.

But to be honest, Feiyang Military Academy is indeed stronger than Xingluo.

Xingluo Academy is only the top academy in Celestial Hook Star Realm, ranking in the thirties in the Empire.

Feiyang Military Academy is clearly in the Empire's top ten, with abundant faculty and resources that Xingluo can't compare to.

Hunter's desire? Xingluo's leader coldly laughed, don't we need face?

"Hanshuang, don't worry about what they promise, today I'll say this here."

"All the resources until you cultivate to Supreme, Xingluo Academy will provide!"

"Is that all you've got," Guo Qiqiang laughed nonchalantly, "training Awakened, relying on resources alone?"

"You need a seasoned guide, teaching according to aptitude, I promise one-on-one coaching... can Xingluo offer that?"

The leader responded indifferently, "So you know about teaching according to aptitude? The path of the Awakened, it has to be walked on one's own!"

Then he turned towards Luo Hanshuang, "Hanshuang, Feiyang isn't good at one-on-one... the military values obedience more!"

"In the end, they will erase your individuality, you'll at most become an outstanding Awakened, and not truly yourself!"

"You want to fight?" Guo Qiqiang was annoyed hearing this, "Daring to slander the military?"

The two were arguing fiercely, and the people around were enthusiastically watching.

Actually, everyone was most curious about how Luo Hanshuang entered the Inner Circle.

However, seeing this situation, Xingluo Academy had made up their minds to keep the secret to themselves, no matter how hard others tried, it was futile.

Qu Jianlei and Aunt Han had quietly retreated to one side, both well aware of the principle "quietly making a fortune."

But Aunt Han still whispered a question, "Xiaoran, in my bottle... what elixir is that?"

You're both like this, isn't it annoying? Qu Jianlei responded in a low voice, "We should lower our presence."

He was very grateful for the quarrel between those two, otherwise, he and Aunt Han would have been surrounded by onlookers.

Still, despite this, people noticed these two guardians.

A middle-aged handsome man walked over, nodded to the two, "Hello, how should I address this lady?"

He didn't necessarily want to use a "handsome man tactic," mainly because one was A-level and the other B-level, he naturally wanted to talk to the one who could make decisions.

Aunt Han glanced at him, answered indifferently, "I am Luo Hanshuang's family."

Qu Jianlei nodded alongside, indicating he was too.

Aunt Han couldn't help but secretly ridicule in her heart, you're good at pretending so naturally.

Actually, in her heart, there's a vague worry, if this guy does something wrong, will it drag down the Luo Family?

But what can be done now? Just pretend not to see and hope this guy doesn't have too much trouble on him.

"Family..." the middle-aged handsome man was stunned for a moment, in the Empire, family is more trustworthy than classmates.

So he could only smile sheepishly, "I've heard about Celestial Sharp Luo Family's deep academic heritage, meeting them today is truly a great honor."

The next moment, many teachers from Xingluo Academy gathered around.

Plus, as more students continuously came out from the Outer Circle, Guo Qiqiang seeing they outnumber him, could only leave helplessly.

As he was leaving, he didn't forget to shout, "Classmate Hanshuang, I'm very sincere, why don't you consider it?"

The team leader glared at him viciously, "Give up, the Luo Family are native Celestial Hook people!"

Very quickly, the students all returned, some beaming with excitement, though most appeared quite dejected.

There was also a male student who had lost his right hand; he had accidentally fallen by the side of the bluestone road and used his hand to support himself.

However, being from a wealthy family, limb regeneration shouldn't be an issue. What he was concerned about was having gained nothing of value.

Those who did have something to show were surrounded by everyone, eager to see what they had obtained.

Many students heard that Luo Hanshuang had entered the Inner Circle, and gathered around her noisily, wanting her to show off her findings.

Ultimately, they were just students, and the vast majority harbored no ill intentions.

And even if someone did, with so many teachers present at the Academy, nothing could really happen.

Students' gains, of course, belong to the students. If the Academy finds them useful, they can negotiate a purchase.

As for forced buying? That's impossible; the top Academy of the Celestial Hook Star Realm cannot afford that shame.

Faced with the students' curiosity, the grade's female mentor decisively stepped in to block them.

"I understand everyone's feelings, but this is not our Xingluo Academy, Hanshuang's gains... wait until we're back at the Academy before discussing!"

The teachers were not worried about anyone trying to snatch it, believing that no one would dare.

Their concern was that Luo's findings might catch someone's eye, leading to other incidents.

Needless to say, if Feiyang Military Academy increased its poaching efforts, Xingluo Academy would be left crying.

Therefore, Luo Hanshuang's findings are currently kept confidential.

Upon returning to their base, the Academy wasted no time, boarding the warship the military had prepared and taking off directly.

Qu Jianlei was also invited onto the warship, which was mandatory; the military wouldn't allow him to roam freely within the Mist Mansion.

The warship was a troop carrier; conditions weren't great, but not bad either. The protective shield could effectively prevent attacks by flying mutant beasts.

Shortly after takeoff, Xiao Hu quietly contacted Qu Jianlei, "I feel like intruding into the control system should be easy."

"Don't mess around," Qu Jianlei silently responded, "Are you sure it's not a trap?"

He wouldn't be intimidated by any powerful force, but he also wouldn't underestimate anyone.

"This... sigh," Xiao Hu let out a long sigh, "You've gained so much, and here I am empty-handed."

"You speak as if you really have hands..."

On the way there it took several days, but returning to the Mist Mansion entrance took only three hours.

This time, Qu Jianlei noticed that exiting the Mist Mansion was still through a teleportation-like circle, only now there were guards around.

Meaning... without these intern students, getting in or out would be very difficult.

Upon exiting the Mist Mansion, the Academy's staff and guards boarded a school bus, heading all the way to Celestial Wings.

Just like the journey there, the Academy would make a short stop in the city before booking tickets to board the starship.

Eight hours later, the school bus arrived at Celestial Wings; night had fallen, and they stayed at the same hotel as last time.

The accommodations were really not great, but this time, the Academy even covered Qu Jianlei's lodging.

Being just B-level, he didn't qualify for a single room, so he shared a twin room with another B-level.

After registering, Qu Jianlei learned they would leave the next day at noon to head to Celestial Hook Star, and promptly sought out Luo Hanshuang.

"Hanshuang, I'm not going to Celestial Hook, I want to go directly back to Celestial Sharp."

Luo Hanshuang went to inform the teacher, and soon returned, "The teacher said leaving now... would put you in danger."

Hearing this, Qu Jianlei was stunned, "Didn't you tell them I came from Celestial Sharp Star?"

"I did," Luo Hanshuang replied with a hint of frustration.

"But the teacher said some bad things happened before, and mentioned that if something were to happen again, Xingluo Academy cannot afford that shame."

"But it doesn't make sense," Qu Jianlei furrowed his brows, "Returning from Celestial Blade to Celestial Sharp doesn't cost that much?"

Celestial Sharp and Celestial Blade are in the same Star System, whereas from Celestial Hook to Celestial Sharp means crossing Star Systems.

Luo Hanshuang replied, "The Academy said they'd reimburse the travel expenses; mainly they're... also worried about internal conflicts among the guards."

Qu Jianlei suspected the Academy might use this as an excuse to target him, but was left in stitches listening to the last part.

"So, they think I would plot against other guards?"

"It's also possible others could plot against you," Luo Hanshuang replied helplessly, "Ran Ge, I know you're not afraid, but let's be a bit more low-key."

Qu Jianlei was momentarily stunned; ever since he crossed over, this was the first time someone advised him to be low-key.

Thinking of the little girl's previous youthful exuberance, he didn't want to influence her transformation, so he nodded.

"Alright, but if I get to Celestial Hook and they still don't let me leave, they'll have to pay the guard fee daily."

A daily rate of ten thousand didn't mean much to him, especially when he had gained so much this time and was eager to process part of it. 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

So this was just a joke; if both sides accidentally turned hostile, it could also become a spark for conflict.