Chapter 467: Speaking Beautifully, Does Sister Bai Have a Fragrance?
After more than ten minutes of narration, integrating the model structure of the Knowledge Tree, analysis, and explanation, I successfully completed my explanation of the Fireball Spell’s structure model. However, most of these are merely my personal opinions. If I wanted to, I feel I could continue explaining the derivative spell sequences related to the Fireball Spell for several more hours alongside the instructors.
But I clearly remember I was in an interview.
If I could talk for so long just in this segment, it was evident that most of the instructors here supported me using more time to showcase my personal abilities.
What they held in their hands were merely documents and cold text; nothing was as direct as facing someone and listening to them narrate their process.
Some instructors had already taken out their phones to search for my papers in the academy’s academic section.
“Looking at you, it seems you also have quite a bit of research on the derivative sequences of the Fireball Spell…”
“Wait a minute!” Seeing that those few witches well-versed in spellbooks were eager to continue, one witch checking her phone interrupted them. After all, this was an interview, not a classroom where students narrated their academic insights about spellbook models. “I think this is enough to prove that Student Yang Yuelan has academic achievements in this paper, and from this, I can feel your solid foundation in Rune Literature.”
“However, I would like to ask one thing. Although I don’t have an in-depth study of Rune Literature, I can also see that your paper focuses on the structure of spellbooks and barely mentions runes. The spellbook model proposed in your paper is limited to updating observable structural models at a macro level and does not include the rune aspect. Can I ask why?”
“Because at that time, I had not yet come into contact with Rune Literature,” I replied succinctly.
“Not come into contact with Rune Literature?” The witch who raised the question looked surprised, then glanced at the publication date of my paper, calculating the time, “Based on this timeline, you shouldn’t have been studying at the Witch Academy for long, right? Or you shouldn’t have been exposed to extraordinary power for long either. How did you manage to publish this paper together with a witch named Xi Lan?”
After all, the interview process required verification of each student’s information. Some things that seemed outrageous naturally warranted questions. Even at this moment, she had proven she had the ability to write this paper, but past “falsifications” were equally shameful.
“Teacher Xi Lan is my class supervisor, and I am an Innate Spirit Vision User,” I stated briefly.
As I finished speaking, the extraordinary witches conducting the interview began whispering among themselves. They had certainly heard of Spirit Vision, which was one of the most distinctive talents in the main world, a gift that allowed a non-extraordinary body to access real visual perception.
Before entering the main world, this was mentioned in the common knowledge material provided, but it did not include special cases like the Innate Spirit Vision, as these common knowledge contracts had limited lengths and couldn’t detail every piece of information.
“Is Spirit Vision in the main world that terrifying?”
“Not sure, but she said she’s an Innate Spirit Vision User, so it might be more powerful. Also… the material recorded that she wasn’t lying.”
“Probably comparable to a higher-level True Vision, allowing the observation of real time aspects.”
“I wonder how many students in the Witch Academy have Innate Spirit Vision. Such talented individuals must have enrollment quotas, right? A few each year?”
“I’m not sure, maybe I should ask later.”
As these new instructors indulged in baseless speculations, a senior instructor facepalmed. What were they discussing? Enrollment quotas… Most Innate Spirit Vision Users are sent to mental hospitals each year; who would still accept them?
Isn’t Xiao Han special?
Soon, this matter passed because, after all, they only needed a reason; generally, no one would deliberately seek out this trouble.
With the topic concluded, this interview felt secured. My value had been validated; all that was left was to continue enhancing my remaining worth. If it was just a pursuit of teaching assistant qualifications, I had already exceeded the task at hand.
However, it was clear that these witches were quite interested in my additional information, especially the newly arrived extraordinary witches. They noticed in a student’s profile that I had experience related to the study of the Great Spellbook!
Although the profile merely stated proficiency in using related equipment and maintenance methods for the Extraordinary Knowledge research project, as well as the ability to handcraft core components of the relevant equipment, it didn’t stop them from associating this with other aspects.
If the instructor hadn’t mentioned it, I wouldn’t have known that the document holding my personal information even recorded such information…
I guessed that much of this personal information was likely obtained from Teacher Ji. After all, I had never disclosed such matters, so it was obvious who leaked it.
Yet, it was evident that the instructors were very interested in my exposure to the research of Extraordinary Knowledge, especially the academic witches among them. One of the reasons they came to the main world was to find a research base studying the Great Spellbook.
As a witch without resources, background, or connections, relying solely on the essence of extraordinary life and powerful strength, those wishing to access higher levels must rely on their own efforts. Now, seeing a student qualified to access Extraordinary Knowledge filled them with hope.
Time passed quickly; at this point, the interview had consumed nearly an hour due to my lengthy responses. If not for the consideration that there were many students waiting behind, they would have gladly continued chatting. It was evident that the topics they wanted to discuss had already exceeded the scope of the interview, and it was only under the suppression of a few senior witches that the conversation tapered off.
At this moment, the witches looked increasingly satisfied as they gazed at the young girl before them. Aside from the so-called qualification issues, she was a perfect candidate for teaching assistant!
Such a terrifying student, if she could maintain this momentum and develop into an extraordinary witch, could indeed be a powerful witch that would elevate them all.
Witches are never short on time, and those planning to stay long-term in the main world certainly have even more of it. They are willing to witness the rise of a genius in the boring life at the academy.
Her current understanding of spells and learning talent was exceptional. Not to mention the spells she autonomously created, such as the Nightmare Spell, Dream Demon Spell, and Dream Rewriting Spell — these had already been compiled into spellbooks by senior witches and could even be found in the Witch Academy’s relevant materials; this was irrefutable.
In the end, many witches voiced their extreme approval of me, some even indicating that they were willing to have me as their teaching assistant.
Although teaching assistants ostensibly help instructors with trivial matters, sometimes even substituting classes, if the assistant is a genius, they wouldn’t hesitate to impart their knowledge to teach a future sister.
Of course, not all witches held a favorable view of a genius student. To them, whether a genius or a fool, they were merely ants who had yet to ascend to extraordinary witch status, regardless of their potential. Generally, such witches wouldn’t seek teaching assistants.
Thus, it was clear that in the ranks of witches selecting teaching assistants, there were none with such a mindset.
“Yang Yuelan, I believe this interview should be called a mutual exchange. I think most of the instructors present are very satisfied with you. The final segment of the teaching assistant test interview is essentially a two-way communication and choice between the preparatory assistant and the instructors.”
“For an excellent assistant, we never hesitate to educate her; we may even involve her in accessing things only eligible for extraordinary levels. Therefore, choosing an instructor to follow is a very important matter. This differs from your fourth-year choice of a mentor; I almost forgot that you haven’t chosen a mentor yet. However, I think you should understand the gravity of this.”
“I understand.”
I smiled politely in response to Instructor Cindy. As a senior instructor among these witches, it could be said that she had effectively taken charge of the interview process.
“Now it’s time for you to make a choice. As I mentioned, this is a two-way choice. If you want to learn about a particular instructor, you can directly propose a communication with them. Based on the feelings after the exchange, you can make your final choice. Outstanding students deserve special treatment.”
As Cindy’s words fell, the most shocked naturally were those sisters who hadn’t taken the stage for their interviews or those who had completed their interviews yet hadn’t given up hope and were still lingering around.
Why didn’t they have this process?
Why treat this student so specially?
Although deep down they had their answers, knowing the answer didn’t eliminate the feeling of dissatisfaction.
However, after some contemplation, many of the sisters felt relieved, especially those who had already interviewed. Looking back at when they concluded their interviews, they saw the lack of interest from the instructors. They didn’t have the face to ask anything…
“I choose Teacher Bai Yu.” Facing the eager gazes of the instructors, I spoke without hesitation.
No matter how beautifully you spoke, does Sister Bai have a fragrance?
I think not.
Moreover… regarding the extraordinary level that Instructor Cindy promised to expose me to, haven’t I had sufficient exposure already?
I was already feeling a bit overwhelmed. There was just too much good information, and I needed time to digest and settle it.
I have my own planning. I saw the expectation in their eyes for me, but wasn’t this expectation also a form of restraint?
They valued the potential I demonstrated, but I had not disclosed my true foundation, nor my plans for myself, and I wouldn’t allow anyone to dictate my path, not even with the possibility of their opinions.
Compared to their favorable views on my future, I preferred to choose my own freedom. The last person who wanted to teach me something and hoped I would become what type of witch was Teacher Ji, but now she was nearly done managing me… So, Teacher Ji’s letting go is what I admired most about her.
I will never forget Teacher Ji; she was my first “noble person” and the witch who completely transformed my life trajectory.
“Wait… you said you chose who?” After a brief silence, Cindy was the first to break it, her tone filled with disbelief.
Then the witches reacted to the earlier mention of Bai Yu and this student’s relationship…
Yet everything felt like a dream. Throughout this interview, the instructor named Bai Yu hardly asked any questions, yet the student had chosen her without hesitation.
“Xiao Han, don’t joke about your future! Do you know who you chose as your mentor?”
“I know you have a connection with Bai Yu, but you don’t need to maintain that relationship at the expense of your talent. She is a Body Cultivation Witch! Her lectures mainly cover Body Cultivation-related courses; your talent should be focused on academic research related to spells.”
This agitated witch nearly expressed everything that the other witches wanted to persuade me to rethink, even with a hint of questioning and an undebatable tone.
However, it was precisely this questioning attitude and unquestionable authority that made me feel my choice wasn’t wrong. If being extraordinary was unchallengeable, then that was not what I sought.
“I am a Self-Awakened Body Cultivator.” Facing the witches who stood up excitedly, I clearly articulated my words amidst their commotion.
Once I finished speaking, they quieted down again because they seemed to have neglected that inconspicuous detail recorded at the end of the information material, which documented such a terrifying talent.
Self-Awakened Body Cultivation; as soon as this term was uttered, some witches instinctively flashed a bit of confusion. Body Cultivation was still somewhat niche for witches, let alone the relatively rare Self-Awakened Body Cultivation, and they also didn’t understand what it represented.
At this moment, the previously quiet Sister Bai finally stood up, for she understood it was now time for her to take action!
“What do you mean by this? Do you look down on Body Cultivation? Don’t you understand that Xiao Han dares to speak up for her? Just based on an hour’s acquaintance, do you really think you know her well?”
“If you knew Xiao Han, then you should acknowledge her talents in other areas! Body Cultivation is a relatively niche choice for witches! You value the talent of a Self-Awakened Body Cultivator too much…” At that moment, a witch stood up to rebut.
“I advise you to go back to the Grand Library of the Witch World and ask the Primordial Witches what the concept of Self-Awakened Body Cultivation is! Do you think you know Xiao Han well? You don’t even understand the concept of Innate Spirit Vision, yet you are here causing a scene. Do you only see Xiao Han’s abilities and talents? What about the costs?”
With Sister Bai’s words, many witches quieted down, and those without impulsiveness or an understanding of Self-Awakened Body Cultivation opted to observe.
“Just now, I heard you talking about the enrollment quotas for Innate Spirit Vision students in the academy. I understand you are new to the main world, so I can provide you some common knowledge on this. The Witch Academy, and indeed almost all extraordinary academies in the main world, do not have such indicators for recruiting Innate Spirit Vision students; because all Innate Spirit Vision Users in the main world are basically sent to mental hospitals, only Xiao Han is exceptional, do you understand?”
“If Spirit Vision is a blessing bestowed by the main world, then Innate Spirit Vision is a curse for having too much of a good thing.”
“Yet the Five Senses training of Body Cultivation can assist her in adapting to the real-time perspective that Innate Spirit Vision brings. Once she advances to become an extraordinary witch, she will inherit the talent of Spirit Vision, allowing her true vision to far surpass the other four senses. This extremely specialized sense can only be balanced quickly through the real Five Senses cultivation system of Body Cultivation; do you believe you have any other way to assist Xiao Han?”
As Sister Bai stood firm, her aura immediately overwhelmed the other witches, and the unique pressure of Body Cultivation’s Five Senses instantly calmed them down.
If everything were true as she said, then they indeed had overlooked some aspects.
However, what surprised them even more was how well-informed this Body Cultivation witch was about Xiao Han and how closely they were connected. At least, putting themselves in the same shoes, they wouldn’t dare to confront so many witches head-on.
So they tactfully backed off.
They had indeed encountered losses from their limited understanding of the main world, and watching the witch they regarded highly being taken by someone — oh, no, should say a teaching assistant now — made them feel a pang of discomfort.
“Fine, since she’s already taken, then… next up,” Cindy said, reminding the other witches that this matter was settled. Witches don’t easily hold grudges against each other; after all, witches have long lives, and holding a grudge for petty matters would surely lead to a tiring future.
Moreover… looking far ahead, this was just a teaching assistant; there were plenty more to come afterward.
