The Emperor Wants To Marry The Doctor Chapter 2581 Side Story 85: His

Renowned as the foremost academy in the God Residence Realm, Ling Xiao Academy attracted countless gifted individuals from every direction each year, all desperate to pass through its gates and join as students.

Fangzhou City, the exclusive site for Ling Xiao Academy's evaluations, brimmed with crowds around the clock.

By early morning, a lengthy line had already snaked through one area of the city.

Seated behind the table, Peak Elder Hua Feng had long grown accustomed to such sights. He systematically assessed the eager young men and women streaming in from afar.

"21 years old, stage-seven warrior, eliminated." He checked the results and shook his head.

The youth before him froze in shock. His face shifted from red to pale.

He dipped his head slightly, eyes brimming with irrepressible regret and dejection.

After a brief internal struggle, he couldn't hold back. "Elder, I'll break through to stage-eight warrior soon. Could you give me one chance?"

Peak Elder Hua Feng smiled, his voice firm. "Come back after you break through."

The crowd grasped instantly—zero chance remained.

Gritting his teeth, the young man bowed deeply before turning away, utterly defeated.

Those still waiting in line watched the scene and fell silent.

"A 21-year-old stage-seven warrior! Such talent, yet dismissed so easily?"

"Truly befitting Ling Xiao Academy. The requirements are incredibly stringent…"

"Geniuses differ vastly. Only the absolute elite enter Ling Xiao Academy! They hold tests daily, but perhaps only a handful pass each month…"

Elder Hua Feng kept his eyes down. "Next."

The next youth hurried forward.

…

Time dragged on slowly. Only as the blazing sun dipped westward and dusk began to fall did the gathering crowd start to thin.

The day's massive queue was nearly exhausted.

After Elder Hua Feng tested the final candidate, peace finally settled. He massaged his sore shoulders and neck, slumping back in his chair.

Merely 15 minutes remained before his shift concluded.

Elder Xi, tasked with the following shift, approached from the rear with a teasing glance. "No promising seedlings catch your eye today?"

Elder Hua Feng snorted softly. "Isn't that expected?"

Everyone bold enough to show up possessed decent talent.

They might shine as prodigies back home, yet fail to impress here.

Ling Xiao Academy overflowed with supreme geniuses.

The academy's elders maintained sky-high standards, rarely taking interest in anyone.

Elder Hua Feng clapped and rose. "Fine, you're here now—it's all yours."

Elder Xi shot him an annoyed look.

Before he could protest, a crisp, melodious voice rang out. "Elders, is this the spot for Ling Xiao Academy's recruitment?"

That voice rang like clinking jade, instantly refreshing the stifling evening air.

Elder Wen Xi lifted his gaze.

Even Elder Hua Feng, ready to slip away early, paused and glanced back.

That single look left both elders momentarily dazed.

A handsome youth and a lovely maiden, both appearing no older than 17 or 18, stood there.

As Ling Xiao Academy elders, they encountered such ages daily. Yet now, seeing this pair side by side, the elders couldn't hide their astonishment—their beauty was simply overwhelming.

The girl wore striking red garments, her slender waist accentuated by a sleek black jade belt. Her raven hair was casually bound, framing a breathtakingly exquisite face.

Though still youthful, her future allure was already apparent.

Her smile lit her up, outshining everything nearby.

Not quite—the snow-white clad youth beside her stood exempt.

Tall and statuesque, his features perfection incarnate. A subtle chill in his eyes lent him an air of regal detachment.

Together, they formed a vision of divine beauty, evoking pure admiration and envy.

Even these worldly elders found themselves captivated by their looks.

The speaker was the young girl.

Her lips curved playfully. "Are we too late?"

The two elders exchanged glances.

Typically, at this hour, they'd send applicants away until morning. But these two were stunning, and her smile made refusal impossible.

With only a pair left, the test would wrap up swiftly.

Elder Hua Feng waved dismissively. "Any later and it'd be tomorrow. Come on, who goes first?"

The girl paused, turning to the youth beside her with a smile. "You first?"

His frosty demeanor melted instantly. He looked at her and shook his head gently. "You go first."

Unfazed, she arched a brow and leaned close, whispering softly, "You aren't holding back just to check my results, are you?"

From their journey together, she'd seen his excellence in all things—except his enigmatic aura.

His strikes always felt restrained. Even amid deadly peril, he remained utterly serene.

She suspected he deliberately masked his true power.

She'd hoped this test would reveal his depths, yet—

She leaned in abruptly.

The youth clearly hadn't anticipated it, momentarily stunned by her warm, sweet presence.

Suddenly, his thin crimson lips hooked up. "If that's what you want, I'll go first."

With that, he stepped ahead.

The elders nearby caught every word and fell speechless. These young ones brimmed with overconfidence! Claiming control over test outcomes? Who here doesn't pour out their full might? Blessed with beauty, yet so arrogant. Unlikely to pass, and already scheming to conceal strength?

They'd witnessed countless brash youths lacking substance. Disappointment surged—they pegged the pair as spoiled noble brats out for mischief.

The youth had placed his palm on the testing jade.

Inner force surged through him as he channeled it within.

Whir!

A tremendous wave erupted from the jade! Moments later, under the elders' slack-jawed stares, brilliant text materialized!

Nineteen years old, demigod!

Demigod?

A demigod not yet 20?!

Elder Hua Feng's hands shook. "Wh-what's your name?"

The youth replied calmly, "Rong Xiu."

Unfazed by the result, he withdrew his hand swiftly and turned to the girl behind him.

She tilted her head for a peek, briefly stunned before realization dawned.

"As expected…" she murmured, stepping up to place her hand on the jade.

She scrunched her nose and huffed lightly, "I can't compare to you."

Immediately, fresh dazzling text appeared: Eighteen years old, advanced stage-nine warrior!

Indeed no match for him, but exceptional even by Ling Xiao Academy standards!

Elder Wen Xi's eyes bulged. "Y-your name—"

The girl softly exclaimed, "Ah."

Her real name wouldn't do.

Eyes sparkling, she grinned suddenly. "I'm Yue. As for the surname…"

She extended a delicate pale finger toward the youth nearby, smirking mischievously. "Rong. Same as his."