The fact that Shen Xuan had to ask for Zhong Yi’s opinion on everything left Lin Zhuo and Wen Tao feeling a bit helpless.

Shen Xuan’s personality was like that of a sheltered young maiden, and he was constantly going on about joining Zhong Yi’s team.

It was rare for two Celestial Destiny Seekers to be on the same team, but it wasn’t without precedent.

In Kyoto, the Fang Family’s two Celestial Destiny Seeker siblings, both with SS Level potential ratings, were on the same team.

As a Healing-type Celestial Destiny Seeker, Zhong Yi was a perfect match for an Attack-type Celestial Destiny Seeker like Shen Xuan.

Regarding Shen Xuan’s potential rating, both Lin Zhuo and Wen Tao felt they could report it as SS Level.

Shen Xuan clearly had no combat experience, yet his performance in the recent battle had amazed both Lin Zhuo and Wen Tao.

However, whether he could ultimately be certified with an SS Level potential rating would require verification from the Imperial Capital.

Because Shen Xuan’s personality was a bit introverted and awkward, Lin Zhuo deliberately left her Deputy behind at Starlight Academy.

She had her Deputy accompany Shen Xuan to his classes at Starlight Academy.

This way, any problems Shen Xuan encountered at the academy could be dealt with immediately.

Having taken care of everything, the two returned to the Star Frost Tower. Lin Zhuo sat down at her desk, stretched, and prepared to tackle the chilled half-watermelon sitting on it.

Her graceful curves were displayed before Wen Tao, causing him to cough violently as he was sipping his tea.

Amber-colored tea shot out of his nostrils, splattering onto the back of his hand.

Wen Tao hurriedly grabbed a silk handkerchief to wipe away the tea, then turned to Lin Zhuo and said with feigned composure,

"Star Night and Frost Day have both entered a Secret Realm with the Dragon Emperor. Right now, Starlight City only has four Celestial Destiny Seekers with Instant Jade left."

"Shen Xuan desperately needs an Instant Jade for protection. Ah Zhuo, who do you think is most suitable to be Shen Xuan’s Guardian?"

Lin Zhuo replied without a second thought, taking a large bite of the cool, sweet watermelon.

"Zhong Yi found Shen Xuan in the Lower City District and brought him to the Upper City District. In his current state, he’ll need to study at Starlight Academy for at least two years."

"Xu Zhi is the principal of Starlight Academy. Her ability is very special and not well-suited for combat."

"But at the end of the day, her power is second only to Frost Day’s, and she’s much stronger than that unreliable Shun Lan."

Wen Tao nodded noncommittally. It was unclear whether he was agreeing that Xu Zhi was the most suitable Guardian for Shen Xuan, or that Shun Lan was unreliable!

"When Shen Xuan first started fighting, I thought his potential would cap out at an S+ rating."

"His Order Beast’s Rule Authority can affect the Rules our own Order Beasts command, but because of the Tier suppression, the effect was negligible."

"But the technique he suddenly used in the latter half of the fight was like a fireball suddenly exploding, unleashing immense destructive power."

"This sudden burst ability compensates for the shortcomings of his Poison Attribute Order Beast."

"Moreover, that chain-reaction attack method has very low consumption, making it perfect for exploring Secret Realms."

"I think there’s a high probability Shen Xuan’s potential rating will reach SS Level. Potential like that should have more than just Xu Zhi as a Guardian."

"The annual New Xia Conference is being held this afternoon. This year, Star Night, Frost Day, and Xu Zhi aren’t attending."

"Jin Cai is representing Starlight City. That guy was already ecstatic when he found out Starlight City had produced a Healing-type Celestial Destiny Seeker!"

"When he finds out we have another Combat-type Celestial Destiny Seeker with the potential for an SS rating, he’ll probably jump for joy."

Hearing Wen Tao suddenly bring up Jin Cai, Lin Zhuo’s expression couldn’t help but turn a bit strange.

Caught between eating her melon and laughing at the thought, Lin Zhuo chose to do both at the same time!

The New Xia Conference was an important annual meeting held by the Xin Xia Federation, with each Heroic City sending one Celestial Destiny Seeker to attend.

In previous years, Star Night and Frost Day usually attended on behalf of Starlight City. Even if they were busy, Xu Zhi would typically go in their place.

Among all of Starlight City’s Celestial Destiny Seekers, Xu Zhi was considered the most talented in internal affairs.

The reason Xu Zhi chose not to attend this year was so she could take the two new Celestial Destiny Seekers, Bai Chen and Yu Juanjuan, on an exchange.

It was because Starlight City had so few new Celestial Destiny Seekers that she didn’t want to lose face at the New Xia Conference.

But Jin Cai was an office-seeker and a money-grubber, and he would always volunteer for such occasions.

He never got the chance in previous years, but this year, he finally got his wish to represent Starlight City at the New Xia Conference.

Among all of Starlight City’s Celestial Destiny Seekers, Jin Cai was the only one who had ever schemed to use Potential Points to buy and resell supplies from the Celestial Destiny Society for a profit.

His favorite pastime was hoarding resources from all over like a true miser.

At first, both Lin Zhuo and Wen Tao had their reservations about Jin Cai.

In their daily interactions, he would squabble even with his own comrades over the smallest of profits.

A personality like that was certainly not very likable!

But whenever Starlight City faced disasters like a High Tier Secret Realm eruption, this stingy fellow would become incredibly generous.

It wouldn’t even be an exaggeration to say he was the most generous one of all, which was what gradually changed Wen Tao and Lin Zhuo’s impression of him.

Jin Cai was a good, responsible person—just one who happened to be an office-seeker and a money-grubber!

This New Xia Conference would be where Zhong Yi’s and Shen Xuan’s potential ratings were decided.

Zhong Yi’s rating would be straightforward; after all, Zhong Yi was the Xin Xia Federation’s only Healing-type Celestial Destiny Seeker.

Shen Xuan’s rating, however, was bound to be controversial!

With Jin Cai present, his argumentative nature and sharp tongue would surely be a headache for the many objectors who would raise doubts.

"Ah Tao, you go inform Jin Cai about Shen Xuan. I’ll notify Xu Zhi."

"If I’ve calculated the time right, Xu Zhi should be back with Xiaochen and Juanjuan in the next day or two."

With that, Lin Zhuo took out her phone, which was covered in cartoon watermelon stickers, and dialed Xu Zhi’s number.

Not wanting to listen to Jin Cai’s grating voice, Wen Tao opted to text him about Shen Xuan’s situation instead.

Lin Zhuo’s call connected quickly, and a very gentle voice came from the other end.

"Little Zhuozhuo, are you calling because you miss me?"

"I’ll come see you at the Star Frost Tower the morning after tomorrow, and then I’ll be substitute teaching at Starlight Academy."

"You were always clamoring to be a Guardian. You must be so proud now that you’re the Guardian of a superstar!"

"Superstar" was the private nickname many Celestial Destiny Seekers who knew of Zhong Yi’s existence used for him.

The title carried no derogatory meaning; rather, it was filled with recognition and envy for Zhong Yi.

Upon closer inspection, it might even contain a hint of trying to curry favor.

Hearing this, Lin Zhuo couldn’t help but roll her eyes dramatically.

"You Weiwei, how many times do I have to tell you? Stop putting on that voice to imitate Star Night!"

"Your impression of her is bizarre. Just use your own voice—it sounds more natural."

The person on the other end of the line went silent for a long moment after hearing Lin Zhuo’s words.

Then, she spoke in a sudden, rapid-fire burst.

"What’s wrong with it!?"

"What part of my Star Night impression doesn’t sound like her?"

"Impossible. Xiaochen and Juanjuan both said I sound just like her."

"Lin Zhuo, if your ears aren’t working properly, you should donate them to someone in need."

Hearing that voice, laced with its familiar poison, Lin Zhuo felt a sense of comfort. ’This is more like it.’

’If a Celestial Destiny Seeker’s mouth could have an attribute,’ Lin Zhuo thought, ’then Xu Zhi’s would definitely be Poison Attribute.’

’It’s a perfect match for Shen Xuan’s Order Beast.’

’Yep, Xu Zhi is definitely the heaven-sent Guardian for Shen Xuan!’

"Well, You Weiwei, if you’re going to be like that, then I guess I won’t tell you the good news."

"I’ll hang up now. We can talk when you get back."

As she said this, Lin Zhuo had no intention of actually hanging up the phone.

Immediately, Xu Zhi’s voice came crackling over the line again, fast and sharp like a series of small steel balls clattering onto a plate.

"Hey, what is it?!"

"Lin Zhuo, don’t you dare leave me hanging!"

"How am I supposed to sleep tonight if you do this to me?!"

"If you don’t tell me right now, I’m going to throw a fit!"