Quickly, the black Flames dissipated, and Jiang Yuan's figure also appeared in front of Ai Xiu.

"Uh..."

Ai Xiu stared blankly at Jiang Yuan in front of her, who was completely unharmed, even his clothes showed no signs of being burned or smoke-stained.

"You..."

"Strange, huh?"

Jiang Yuan narrowed his eyes slightly, looking at Ai Xiu.

"But, what were you pitying just now?"

He was now even more suspicious of Ai Xiu.

Why did a contestant appear as soon as she left?

Although there might be some coincidental factors, he had not shown his face during the battle, and yet he suddenly appeared beside him after the battle had ended.

And even uttered a "Pity"?

Although Nezha's three arrows were very fast, there was also nearly five seconds of time.

From the first arrow to the third arrow killing the opponent, Ai Xiu could have definitely reacted during that time.

Even Zhao Gongming and Shi Ji had noticed this place when Nezha released the first arrow, and Zhao Gongming had even drawn his bow to shoot, while Shi Ji had quietly approached within a certain distance of his opponent.

But what about Ai Xiu?

It didn't stop Jiang Yuan from suspecting she might have other intentions.

Even...

Seeing Jiang Yuan's slightly narrowed eyes, Ai Xiu scratched her head awkwardly and looked towards the sky.

"If I say..."

"I don't believe it."

A moment later, Ai Xiu seemed to have thought of something, but Jiang Yuan shook his head and interrupted her just as she started speaking.

Seeing the smiling face of Jiang Yuan, Ai Xiu also fell silent.

"Alright, I did notice that person, but I didn't lure him here."

Ai Xiu realized she couldn't deceive Jiang Yuan, so she confessed directly.

"I wanted to do a hero saving the beauty... uh, roughly that's what I meant."

Jiang Yuan's eyes narrowed slightly.

Hero saving the beauty?

Hiss...

Weirdo!

I need to get away!

"Hey hey hey! It's not what you think, it was just a slip of the tongue, it generally means just that!"

Seeing Jiang Yuan looking at her like she was some sort of pervert, Ai Xiu quickly tried to explain.

What a joke? The Joint Examination of the four academies is all being broadcast live, if she really confirmed the reputation of a pervert, wouldn't everyone in all the top four elite academies know about it!

Moreover, the combat videos from the Joint Examination would be saved, and some famous scenes would be released on the official academy website later.

This would be seen by people all over the country, even the whole world.

If someone edited this scene into it, she would be completely unable to clear her name.

"Basically, it means this, I wanted to curry favor and have you help me make a card; after all, we didn't know each other beforehand and had no relationship."

"So I was thinking that after successfully saving you this time, I could have some requests for you to help me make a card."

"Of course, customizing a card requires fees and materials, and I understand this, so even if you saved me, I would cover these."

"The reason for this is entirely because we had no prior relationship, not even acquaintances, so I used this as a bridge for communication."

Ai Xiu no longer hesitated and quickly laid out her entire plan.

Compared to the embarrassment she could lose over her little schemes, she absolutely couldn't bear the label of being a pervert.

After laying out her motives like rapid fire, Ai Xiu finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Now, she could only hope that those editing wouldn't cut it randomly.

It's all because of the way Jiang Yuan spoke, which was too suggestive.

"So that's it."

Jiang Yuan nodded, but Ai Xiu still saw a hint of vigilance towards herself in Jiang Yuan's eyes.

Illusion!

Hmm, it must be an illusion!

I have already explained so sincerely, he couldn't still suspect me of being that way!

After comforting himself, Ai Xiu then heard Jiang Yuan's next sentence.

"Actually, there's no need to go through so much trouble; as long as you provide the Star Spirit Stones and materials for the customized card, I can make it for you."

"Of course, within my capabilities. If it's beyond my abilities, then I'll return all the Star Spirit Stones and materials to you."

"In the event of a failed customization, usually, it will be clearly indicated whether the card can be successfully made at the time of customization."

After Jiang Yuan finished speaking, seeing Ai Xiu's excited look, he asked again, "So what type of card do you want to customize?"

"Let's talk about that later; this isn't the place to discuss it."

Although Ai Xiu was excited, he had not forgotten where he was.

This was the battleground of the Joint Examination among four schools, and all actions and sounds were being broadcast live.

The card I want to make is supposed to be a secret weapon; if its effects and type are known, would it still be a secret weapon?

"That's fine, then come to me after the Joint Examination of the four schools is over."

"Okay!"

Ai Xiu happily nodded, "Well, as a step to close our distance, I'll protect you and ensure you advance into the final top two hundred."

Right after Ai Xiu finished speaking, a teleportation gate suddenly appeared in front of them.

"What's this?"

...

...

"I think this treasure setting can be included in the next Joint Examination among four schools."

After the battle on Jiang Yuan's side completely ended, Jin Lingyu also glanced at the remaining number of people.

At this time, there were just over two hundred people left, much faster than the previous Examination battles ended.

Looking at the first and third battlegrounds, both of those locations still had nearly a thousand people left.

"Indeed, if it weren't for that battle at Sunken Star Lake, the remaining number would probably be about the same."

Guan Chutian also nodded, "The battle at Sunken Star Lake roughly eliminated around four to five hundred people."

"It's indeed a good setting; I've decided to include it in the next Joint Examination among the four schools."

Miao Xinghuo also laughed, "Of course, this matter still needs to be discussed with our principal back at our school."

"But seeing this efficiency, he is likely to approve it."

"That's interesting, but if we add this treasure setting, shouldn't the rewards be better? Yet, they can't be too good to disrupt the balance."

Guan Chutian was also pondering since the next but one Joint Examination would be held at their Daxia Academy.

"That would need to be tailored based on the competitors' situation."

As they were discussing, the number of people remaining in the second battleground continued to dwindle.

In the time it took Jiang Yuan and Ai Xiu to speak, the number had already dropped to two hundred.

Although there were still two teams fighting, their battle was also forcibly stopped.

"You lucky dog!"

"Damn, you're the lucky one, how about that, just a mediocre Zhongyuan Academy. Even as the host this time, you still won't win the championship!"

After both sides spat harsh words, they directly entered into the teleportation gate and exited the battlefield of the Joint Examination, returning to the square of Zhongyuan Academy.

Fighting was not allowed in the square of Zhongyuan Academy, so although they had returned, they could only glare fiercely at each other, not daring to make a move.

"This represents the teleportation gate signifying the end of the Joint Examination, presumably only two hundred people are left."

Ao Xiu, seeing the teleportation gate suddenly appearing in front of him, felt somewhat embarrassed, but still explained to Jiang Yuan.

That's so unfair! I was just talking about protecting Jiang Yuan to advance into the top two hundred, and just as I finished speaking, only two hundred people were left, and then Jiang Yuan successfully entered into the top two hundred ranks.

But why has this Joint Examination ended so quickly?

Ai Xiu was somewhat puzzled, but still followed Jiang Yuan through the teleportation gate.

Jiang Yuan, returning to the square, looked at the four vice-principals on stage and the old principal and his mentor, Li Yueying, behind them, and couldn't help but feel excited.

Entering the top two hundred, the first step is complete.

Next up is receiving the rewards for the top two hundred!

Star Power Light Ball!

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