"Is it really that exaggerated?" Lin Tianqi asked.

"Come on, you'll find out when we get there." Xiao Manxue said with a smile.

Lin Tian didn't know where the bulletin board was, so he had to follow the two beauties, who led him out of the Female College.

Upon seeing the situation in the square, even Lin Tian could tell where the bulletin board was. In the middle of the square, surrounded by a large crowd, stood a temporarily erected wooden bulletin board.

The onlookers, both men and women, were all squeezed together, each eager to see how many people were rewarded from this hunting mission.

The points were too precious to them, and every announcement of point rewards was a monumental event for all the students.

"It seems that points are hard currency in both academies. As long as you have points, getting things done seems quite easy." Lin Tian remarked.

"You're right. For instance, if you want a weapon that suits your needs, using points to buy it is easier and gets you better quality than using money." Xiao Manxue affirmed.

"Understood, they're just very valuable." Lin Tian nodded.

The three of them reached the outskirts of the crowd, unable to squeeze in any further. Those inside couldn't get out, and those outside wanted to get in, making the crowd denser by the minute.

Lin Tian certainly couldn't let Miss squeeze in with a group of men and suffer any indecency.

He walked up behind a boy, tapped him on the shoulder, and politely asked, "Brother, could you make some space?"

The boy turned around, impatiently saying, "Make space for what? I've been trying to get in for ages and I've just been squeezed out..."

But when he saw Lin Tian's face, his mouth fell open, staying agape for a moment before he gathered himself and exclaimed, "Lin... Lin Tian, it's you..."

Someone ahead heard the commotion, turned around, and said, "Brother, I've had enough of you. You kept pushing me earlier and now you're using Lin Tian's name to trick me. You think that way I'll let you through? No way!"

"It really is Lin Tian, isn't that the first-place winner of the selection contest, Senior Xiao Manxue, beside him?" the boy said affirmatively.

Then, the boy's mouth hung open for a moment before he quickly realized, "Everyone, make way, Lin Tian and Senior Xiao Manxue are here. Make some room..."

With his shout, more people saw Lin Tian and Xiao Manxue approaching, and they truly made way for the three, the students whispering as they looked on.

"I heard they encountered a fierce vampire during the mission; even the mentors couldn't handle it, and it was Lin Tian who finally dealt with the vampire."

"You're not quite accurate; it was more like both mentors couldn't handle it, and Lin Tian took care of it alone."

"I heard Lin Tian wiped out a clan of vampires." This fellow was spreading some exaggerated rumors.

"By your account, Lin Tian has power beyond the Sword Saint Level?" many students marveled, some incredulous.

...

The crowd was abuzz with various versions, leaving Lin Tian bewildered. He turned to Xiao Manxue and said, "Miss, didn't you say the mission details were confidential? How come everyone knows now?"

Xiao Manxue, slightly embarrassed, replied, "Well... I'm not sure, maybe it's just word of mouth."

"What they've said is a bit exaggerated, but much of it is close to the truth. Could word of mouth be this accurate?" Lin Tian questioned, actually indifferent to whether it was confidential or not, but the team members were too loose-lipped.

"Perhaps someone bought the information with points; those team members couldn't resist the lure of points." Zhu Li interjected.

"Whatever, let's go in and take a look." Lin Tian said indifferently, heading in first. As he moved, the students parted to make way, looking at Lin Tian as if he were a heroic idol.

Yet in the final few steps, a group stopped them from approaching the bulletin board. Lin Tian recognized them; they were members of the Frostwind Team.

"I don't care who you are, but you should know first come, first served. Queue up and wait until we've finished." One member arrogantly stated.

It was impossible for the Frostwind Team not to recognize Lin Tian; besides, even if they didn't know Lin Tian, they certainly knew Xiao Manxue. This blockade was clearly intentional.

And there was plenty of open space before the bulletin board, clearly monopolized by the Frostwind Team. Other students, intimidated by their strength, dared not object.

"A good dog doesn't block the way." Lin Tian sneered.

"Good dog, bad dog, who cares." One member retorted impatiently.

Lin Tian almost forgot, Westerners don't catch the meaning of this saying. After all, dogs have a rather high status in the Western world.

Just then, a man and a woman entered, with the dashing and imposing Li Wenfeng leading the way, and naturally, Yuwen Luofei by his side.

Yuwen Luofei, initially uninterested, walking with a slight bow, raised her head at the noise and upon seeing Lin Tian, her previously bored eyes lit up.

"What's going on?" Li Wenfeng asked his team members somewhat displeased, seemingly chiding them for their rudeness, changing the surrounding students' perceptions of him.

No wonder Zhu Li said Li Wenfeng's reputation in the academy was quite good; this young master of the Li Family certainly knows how to put on a show, Lin Tian thought with a cold sneer inside.

"Captain, we saved a spot for you and the vice-captain." A Frostwind Team member flattered.

The same big empty space could fit at least ten people, and they claimed to be just saving a spot. Lin Tian was very disdainful.

"Do you not know who this is before you? It's the Hall of Fame's Xiao Manxue and Huaxia's Ancient Martial Artist, Lin Tian, and Zhu Li was once your team member. You've really got guts to block their way." Li Wenfeng lectured again.

To those unaware, he might seem incredibly reasonable, but Lin Tian knew this man was duplicitous, with depths like the Pacific Ocean's trenches. But the students didn't know this, so Li Wenfeng's performance earned him much admiration.

"Miss Xiao, Miss Zhu Li, Brother Lin Tian, I apologize for my team members' recklessness." Li Wenfeng apologized quite gentlemanly.

This gentlemanly demeanor, coupled with his handsome face and strong abilities, naturally won him a lot of praise from the students, especially the female ones, who looked at Li Wenfeng with admiration and even affection.

Originally, the students on site were discussing and admiring Lin Tian and Xiao Manxue, keeping the atmosphere lively, but Li Wenfeng's appearance cooled it down.

"Your cousin sure knows how to handle things." Lin Tian whispered to Xiao Manxue.

Xiao Manxue said nothing, possibly choosing not to comment, and turned towards the bulletin board. Lin Tian chuckled lightly and followed her.

"Why is it blank?" Upon seeing the bulletin board, Lin Tian was stunned. Were all these people so excited just to see a blank bulletin board?

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