Ningjiang City is one of the top ten largest cities in the federal government.
Besides Ningjiang Academy, there are also many other secondary Beast Taming Academyes located in this city.
Compared to Pinghai City, a little-known city, Ningjiang City has a very high reputation throughout the Federation, and its pet atmosphere is much stronger.
Beastmasters, who are rarely seen in other cities, are a common sight in Ningjiang City.
Although most of them are students from various colleges and universities.
After entering Ningjiang City.
Before long, the bus stopped in front of a stylishly decorated, spacious hotel.
"We've arrived, let's get off the bus."
A school teacher named Qin He, who was in the front row, stood up and said:
"This hotel is the accommodation arranged by Ningjiang College for the candidates. You will stay here until the end of the admission assessment. All arrangements related to the assessment will also be made in the hotel. So please remember not to leave unless necessary, so that we can contact you later."
"Okay, let's go to the front desk to register now."
The students got off the bus one after another as instructed and entered the hotel under the guidance of Qin He and another teacher.
There were still two days before the assessment began, but there were already quite a few students in the hotel.
These people mostly came from cities far from Ningjiang City, and in order to avoid any unexpected situations, they all set off early to arrive.
Upon seeing Lin Ze and his group, many students began to whisper among themselves.
"Another batch has arrived."
"I wonder which city it is?"
"I know that. I saw the bus that brought them here just now. The license plate is from Pinghai City."
"Pinghai City? Isn't that a small third-tier city?"
"Can people from such a small city really get into Ningjiang College?"
"Who knows?"
Upon hearing that the visitor was a candidate from Pinghai City, many people immediately lost interest.
Some even openly displayed contempt and disdain.
There is also a hierarchy of contempt among test takers.
Students from big cities look down on students from medium-sized cities.
Students from medium-sized cities look down on students from small cities.
Unfortunately, Pinghai City is at the very bottom of the social hierarchy.
This is determined by the reality.
Large cities have a large population base, abundant pet resources, and more intense competition.
Candidates who can emerge from such competitive environments are often more capable and talented than those from smaller cities.
Naturally, one has the confidence and pride to back it up.
Hearing the faint sounds of discussion coming from all around, the students of Pinghai No. 1 Middle School couldn't help but blush, feeling both angry and ashamed.
Some impatient students were about to retort angrily, but Qin He stopped them.
"There's no need to pay attention to what they say."
Qin He reassured everyone.
"Admissions assessments are based on merit. If you're truly dissatisfied, then achieve excellent results in the assessment two days from now. That will be the most powerful rebuttal to these people!"
Upon hearing this, the students' expressions immediately softened.
"Yes, the teacher is right!"
"So what if it's a big city? Those guys aren't necessarily better than us!"
"Exactly! Putting everything else aside, Lin Ze alone could easily defeat all of them!"
"Yes, we still have Lin Ze!"
Everyone nodded in deep agreement.
Anyone who knows the details of the insect swarm incident would not doubt this.
A trainee beast tamer who can take down a fourth-tier death knell striker, are you scared yet?
Even though the use of exotic items is strictly prohibited in the admissions examination, Lin Ze's pet beast still has the strength of a third-tier beast, enough to crush 99% of the candidates in the hotel.
Those big-city test-takers who mocked them weren't even worthy of carrying Lin Ze's shoes.
With this in mind, everyone regained their morale and stood tall with their heads held high.
Guan Ning, Zhang Xiaoyun, and Liu Siyan also looked proud.
They were unaware that Lin Ze's pet beast had evolved to the fourth tier.
There wasn't even just one.
Otherwise, this would definitely shock people so much that their jaws would drop to the floor.
After registering at the hotel reception, Lin Ze and his group took their room keys, put their luggage back in their room, and then gathered on the first floor to go to the restaurant for dinner.
It was around noon.
The spacious and bright hotel restaurant was packed with people.
Everywhere you look, there are young men and women full of youthful energy.
"There are so many people."
Guan Ning looked around in surprise.
Zhang Xiaoyun explained, "I heard that there are many more applicants for Ningjiang College this year than in previous years, nearly five thousand."
Upon hearing this, Liu Siyan gasped softly, a hint of worry appearing on her pretty face.
Ningjiang College admits approximately one thousand students each year.
Based on the number of applicants this year, the acceptance rate is approximately one in five.
Don't be fooled by the high acceptance rate; the applicants are the elite students from high schools across the country.
Their talent and strength are all among the best of the ordinary.
Standing out among these people and securing a place in the university is no easy feat.
"Alright, let's not think about that now, let's fill our stomachs first."
Zhang Xiaoyun patted Liu Siyan on the shoulder to comfort her.
The group tacitly moved on from the topic.
Lunch is a buffet.
Lin Ze and his companions took plates from the counter, selected their food, found an empty table, and sat down to enjoy their meal.
Despite the large number of people in the restaurant, their group of one man and three women still stood out.
In particular, all three girls are exceptionally beautiful.
Guan Ning has fair skin and delicate features; she is definitely a great beauty.
It immediately attracted the attention of many people.
Most of them were boys, and they looked at Lin Ze with a mixture of envy and jealousy.
"That guy is so lucky, he even has pretty girls with him when he eats a meal."
"And there are three of them! Damn, aren't they afraid of not being able to keep an eye on them all!"
"I'm so envious of people. Why are all the people around me men?"
"Pah! Say that again and I'll punch you in the face!"
"..."
Lin Ze ignored the stares around him and ate his meal calmly and composedly.
I must say, the food at this restaurant is quite delicious.
Suddenly.
Lin Ze suddenly sensed someone approaching and immediately looked up to see a chubby boy carrying a tray walking over.
The other person was about the same age as them and had a warm smile on their face.
"Excuse me, may I sit down and have a meal with you?"
Guan Ning and the other two women were taken aback, while Lin Ze raised an eyebrow and pointed to an empty table not far away.
"Aren't there still empty seats there?"
The chubby boy scratched his head and smiled, "I'd like to get to know you all. You must be candidates from Pinghai City."
Although it was a question, the tone was very confident.
They clearly already knew about Lin Ze and the others' origins.
Lin Ze glanced at the chubby boy a few times, thought for a moment, and nodded, saying, "Sit down."
The chubby boy immediately sat down happily.
He was quite sensible; he chose a seat right next to Lin Ze, a few seats away from the girls.
"My name is Zhou Hong. How should I address you, classmates?"
Zhou Hong was an outgoing person, and immediately asked after sitting down.
Lin Ze and the others took turns introducing themselves.
Immediately following.
Zhang Xiaoyun asked curiously, "From what you're saying, you want to get to know the test takers from Pinghai City. Why is that?"
Zhou Hong chuckled and said:
"I heard that a high school student in Pinghai City passed an extremely difficult internship assessment. I'd like to ask you about him."