Outside the gates of Nanli Academy.
Today was the day of the unified enrollment for Nanli Academy, and a large crowd had gathered outside the academy gates.
Some came specifically to apply for cultivation, hoping to become Cultivators, while others were parents bringing their children to enroll in the Kindergarten.
Nanli Academy's Kindergarten wasn't just about playing with and taking care of children; it also cultivated their interest and enthusiasm for cultivation, laying a foundation from a young age.
Many parents, with the aim of getting an early start in cultivation and gaining an advantage over others, specifically sent their young children to Nanli Academy.
Every year when Nanli Academy held its annual enrollment, many people from all over, even from outside Nanli City, would travel great distances to come.
It was clear how renowned Nanli Academy was within the Nan Province.
Ning Ye Chen and Luo Ru Ying, holding the child, were both taken aback by the crowd gathered at the entrance of Nanli Academy.
So many people are here to sign up…
Luo Hong Ye was also surprised to see so many people.
Many people had seen Luo Ru Ying represent the Qi Family and win the merchant association competition. She was a formidable Cultivator who could truly cleave a Celestial God Realm Cultivator with a single sword strike, and now she was a distinguished guest of the Qi Family.
Those who recognized Luo Ru Ying couldn't help but greet her with smiles.
Luo Ru Ying, out of politeness, nodded in response with a smile.
However, Luo Hong Ye, who was nestled in Luo Ru Ying's arms, didn't like being watched by a crowd and buried her face in Luo Ru Ying's embrace, feeling shy.
Luo Ru Ying gently stroked Luo Hong Ye's delicate back, comforting her not to be afraid.
Besides those who were registering to join the Nanli Academy ahead, there were also quite a few small vendors who had set up their stalls on both sides of the crowded crowd, waiting in advance.
Each time the Nanli Academy recruited students, it would last for at least several days.
During these several days, the gate of the Nanli Academy would be surrounded by waiting people, which was a rare business opportunity for the vendors.
The liveliness was no less than that of the New Year's festival, and they could often make a profit.
When Luo Ru Ying, holding Luo Hong Ye, was lining up with Ning Ye Chen in the crowd, a burly man in front of a stall suddenly handed over a lollipop and asked with a smile:
"Madam, free candy, do you want to give one to the child~?"
"Oh, thank you..."
Luo Ru Ying subconsciously took the lollipop, looked up at the stall owner in front of her, and couldn't help but furrow her eyebrows slightly.
This stall owner looks more and more familiar…
That's right, isn't he the owner who was selling toys at the market last time!
Luo Ru Ying recalled, remembering the amiable-smiling, muscular stall owner in front of her.
How come he switched from selling toys to selling candy after only a few days…
Ning Ye Chen was also surprised.
What's with this guy, Kuáng Qiú, not selling good toys, but selling candy again…
Before Ning Ye Chen could ask via voice transmission, Luo Ru Ying took the initiative to ask:
"I remember you, weren't you selling toys before?"
"He even gave the children a lot of toys."
"Hehehe, because my service was too bad, I was ordered to close down and banned from selling..."
Kuáng Qiú scratched his head awkwardly, looking embarrassed.
In his heart, he was ecstatic that Luo Ru Ying still remembered him.
Luo Ru Ying: "..."
Ning Ye Chen: "..."
Luo Ru Ying couldn't understand. She felt that although Kuáng Qiú looked burly and intimidating, she thought his service was great, without any malice.
He was very enthusiastic towards her and the children. How could he have been ordered to close down because of his bad service...
Just as Luo Ru Ying was about to ask, a patrol of city guards not far away saw Kuáng Qiú and began to hurry over.
Seeing them, Kuáng Qiú spat out, annoyed:
"Damn it! They're coming to catch me again!"
"Wherever I go, they chase me! Damn it!"
With that, Kuáng Qiú immediately packed up the things on the ground, smiled kindly at Luo Ru Ying, and then vanished in a flash.
If it weren't for not wanting to cause trouble for the Demon Lord, he really wanted to crush these ants with one hand!
The city guards behind him saw Kuáng Qiú run again and quickly chased after him. "Don't run! Stop!"
"Catch him!"
Ning Ye Chen and Luo Ru Ying watched as the figures of Kuáng Qiú and the city guards gradually disappeared, at a loss for words for a moment…
It seems business isn't so easy to do…
Luo Ru Ying looked at the lollipop in her hand, unwrapped it, and handed it to Luo Hong Ye in her arms.
The lollipop was half the size of Luo Hong Ye's face. Luo Hong Ye took the lollipop with both hands, only able to fit the very top part into her mouth.
With the lollipop in her mouth, Luo Hong Ye, with her red lips pursed, looked exceptionally adorable.
The people around them couldn't help but glance at the petite and cute Luo Hong Ye, and couldn't help but exclaim in their hearts:
This child is truly as cute as a celestial maiden…
In the future, she will probably be another peerlessly beautiful celestial woman, not at all inferior to her mother…
"Big brother Ning, Sister Luo~"
Qi Yuan, who was also in the crowd, immediately noticed Ning Ye Chen and Luo Ru Ying. Waving her hand, she happily ran in front of them.
"Little Ye Ye~ Haven't seen you for several days, sister misses you so much~"
"You're even cuter~"
In the past few days, apart from the New Year's ceremony and reuniting with her family, Qi Yuan had been busy preparing for the entrance examination of Nanli Academy.
Having not seen Luo Hong Ye for several days, Qi Yuan couldn't help but reach out again and rub her cute baby-fat face.
"Mmm… Sister Qi…"
Luo Hong Ye called out softly.
"Oh, you're such a good boy~"
"Little Ye Ye, can big sister have a bite of the candy in your hand~?"
Qi Yuan teased Luo Hong Ye on purpose.
Luo Hong Ye glanced at the lollipop in his hand and reluctantly offered it to Qi Yuan.
Just as Qi Yuan was about to bend down and take a bite, she suddenly felt the icy, bone-chilling gaze of Yue Qing You, who was following behind Ning Ye Chen and Luo Ru Ying…
It feels like this big sister is even more terrifying than before…
I have a feeling that if I take this bite, my life won't be guaranteed…
"Forget it… Big sister won't eat it…"
Qi Yuan sulkily retracted her words, her gaze turning to Ning Ye Chen and Luo Ru Ying as she asked with a smile:
"Are Big Brother Ning and Sister Luo here to enroll a child in Nanli Academy's Kindergarten?"
"Mhm…"
Luo Ru Ying nodded.
"Then, Sister Luo, follow me."
"I'll take you over to register. I have connections~"
Qi Yuan puffed out her chest, her expression confident and smug.
Her Qi Family was the largest sponsor of Nanli Academy, providing it with all sorts of material needs.
Therefore, her Qi Family could completely bypass the queue and directly enjoy the privilege of registration.
Qi Yuan led Ning Ye Chen and the others directly into the inner grounds of the Nanli Academy.
Several long queues were lined up in front of the various stalls specifically set up by the Nanli Academy.
Qi Yuan glanced around, found the registration location for the Kindergarten, and led Ning Ye Chen and the others to her acquaintance.
"Su Yi~"
"Hmm? Qi Yuan?"
Su Yi looked up and, upon seeing Qi Yuan, couldn't help but tease:
"Why aren't you going to register for the assessment? What are you doing here at the Kindergarten registration?"
"What, you want to come to the Kindergarten too?"
Su Yi and Qi Yuan had known each other since they were children and were very good friends.
The two of them had originally agreed to become Cultivators together to punish evildoers and defend against demons, but unfortunately, Qi Yuan had been injured since childhood and basically had no chance to cultivate. In the end, only Su Yi entered the Nanli Academy.
But even though the two of them were separated, it didn't dilute their relationship.
Hearing that Qi Yuan's meridians had recovered and she could step into cultivation again, Su Yi was genuinely happy for her.
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