Return of the Phoenix Lady

"They are: Wang Xiang, Lu Yueming... Xinghan, Yingchen... Shui Luochen..." Teacher Liu announced them one by one on the stage.

"Huh~ It's okay, it's okay! I was selected! I was selected! Haha!" Shui Luochen's joyful shout attracted the angry glares from the failed candidates, but how could he, a rough man like him, mind?

"Okay, everyone, be quiet. Please prepare for the second test, which is about to begin." Teacher Liu said slowly after seeing that most of the unsuccessful contestants had left the stage.

Ten minutes later, Teacher Liu was still standing on the stage, with no intention of speaking.

There was some commotion in the audience, and some of the candidates couldn't help but talk to each other.

"Han'er, what's going on? Why hasn't it started yet?" Shui Luochen asked Han Xing curiously.

"Just wait patiently." Han Xing didn't say much. He continued to close his eyes and rest, thinking about the reason why this test had not started.

Logically, he should have already started, but why was he still unresponsive? Could he be preparing props? No, with the level of the Five Nations Academy, how could they prepare before the test? There must be another reason.

Under the scorching sun, some of the candidates were already sweating profusely and complaining endlessly, and some delicate girls even fainted. Han Xing could only force out a few sweats symbolically.

Why would the academy keep everyone waiting here without even starting? Could it be... it's already started? Yes! That's not impossible. If that's the case, then the purpose of this test might be to test the candidates' patience, physical strength, and perseverance.

If this is true, then the person who came up with this test question is really worthy of admiration. He tested everyone without them realizing it and was able to reflect everyone's true side.

"Hey! Teacher Liu, do you want to start the test? Look how hot it is, we can't stand it!" A man shouted angrily at the podium.

"Yes, yes! Some people can't stand it anymore. Some girls have fainted. Teacher Liu, don't you want to start?" Hearing someone's protest, those who had been dissatisfied for a long time immediately shouted.

"Is the academy playing a trick on us? This is a complete waste of our time!"

"That's right! Let's start! I'm almost exhausted!" Some people even cursed.

"Teacher Liu, I'm so tired. Can you sit for a while?" Han Xing was surprised to find a girl acting like a spoiled child.

Teacher Liu on the stage seemed to have heard nothing and looked like a statue.

In this way, half an hour...an hour...two hours...three hours passed. Many students couldn't stand it anymore and sat down. Teacher Liu didn't stop them, so more people sat down. Only a small number of students were still standing upright.

"I'm so tired! Han'er, aren't you tired? I also want to sit for a while!" Shui Luochen's feet were a little sore from standing, but it was much better than those of ordinary people. Han Xing didn't expect that he could hold on for so long.

"You are not allowed to sit down!" Although I was surprised, I still couldn't sit down.

"Why? I'm really tired! Han'er, aren't you tired? You don't even seem to be sweating much..." Shui Luochen exclaimed in surprise. He could hardly stand. He had just stood there for so long just to show off in front of Han'er. Although Han'er hadn't complained of being tired yet, he really couldn't hold on any longer! It seemed that he couldn't be a hero.

Han Xing glanced at Shui Luochen's flushed face, with sweat pouring down like raindrops. He looked shaky and felt a little sorry for him. It was not easy for him to hold on for so long. Unlike those delicate young masters and young ladies, they would complain about being hot and wanted to rest as soon as they sweated a little. But in order to help him pass the test smoothly, Han Xing decided to help him.

After a quick glance around, no one noticed them. Great! Han Xing secretly cast a small light healing spell on Shui Luochen.

Shui Luochen seemed to feel a cool breeze blowing, and immediately his strength returned, his spirits became better, and his whole body felt comfortable.

Teacher Liu, who had been resting with his eyes closed on the podium, suddenly opened them and looked around, frowning in confusion. Strange? Could it be an illusion? He had clearly sensed the aura of light just now, but it was fleeting and disappeared in an instant.

"Han'er! Han'er! I'll tell you something in secret! I was feeling weak just now, but suddenly I was refreshed by a gust of strange wind. It's so strange! Do you want to come to my place and see if there's another gust of wind that can make you feel comfortable too." Shui Luochen suddenly approached Han Xing mysteriously and whispered.

Han Xing laughed in his heart. Weird wind? Only an abnormal person like Shui Luochen would think like that!

"No need, I can hold on." Han Xing said lightly, and deliberately put on an expression of "I don't believe you".

"Han'er, don't disbelieve me! It's true! I didn't lie to you! Come over and try it and you'll know!" Shui Luochen refused to give up and tried to use practical actions to make his Han'er believe him.

This time, Han Xing didn't even bother to glance at him and simply ignored him.

Seeing that Han Xing refused to believe him, Shui Luochen began to mutter to himself in grievance.

Han Xing no longer paid any attention to him and continued to close his eyes and rest.

Four hours later, Teacher Liu finally spoke up. "Okay! Today's test is over. The selected list will be announced on the bulletin board tomorrow. Candidates, please go back!"

The candidates were confused. "Hasn't the test even been taken yet? How can we be selected?"

"Yeah! When was the test? The academy won't cheat, right?"

"Is the college playing a trick on us? When does the second test start? They keep leaving us exposed to the sun. Is this also a test? What does the college think of us?" a candidate said angrily.

"Yes, yes..." A chorus of agreement rang out all around. They were all spoiled young masters and young ladies. They usually acted arrogantly at home, so how could they tolerate any grievance?

"Everyone, be quiet!" Teacher Liu's voice was a bit colder. "The second test is to test your physical strength, patience, and perseverance. That's why you're being made to stand in the sun and wait. What's wrong? Are there any students who are dissatisfied?" His sharp gaze shot towards the students who had led the commotion, and they felt a trembling fear suddenly wash over them.

Looking down at the quiet crowd, Teacher Liu smiled again, but his eyes were cold. He said, "If there is nothing else, you can go back." After that, he left first.

The remaining candidates who had been so arrogant just now suddenly turned pale and thought the same thing in their hearts: It's over, we failed.

"Wow! Han'er, does this mean that we have been selected again?" Shui Luochen looked at Han Xing with joy.

"Maybe!"

"Great! Han'er, I'm glad I listened to you and didn't sit down, otherwise I wouldn't have passed either, haha!" Shui Luochen laughed excitedly. This once again aroused the dissatisfaction and jealousy of the failed candidates.

In order to prevent the jealous candidates from attacking Shui Luochen, Han Xing wisely pulled Shui Luochen up and walked away, saying, "I'm tired, let's go back!"

"Tired? Oh, then let's go back!" He walked faster than Han Xing.

Han Xing couldn't help but smile bitterly. Could such a simple-minded child really learn complicated magic?