Chapter Fifty-Five: A Midnight Visit—Li Liushui Comes in Person

It was already deep into the night.
In the dead of night, Qin Han suddenly came to his room, clearly with something important to discuss.
Besides Qin Han, there was another person present, someone Yang Feng did not recognize.
Yet, upon seeing this person, he was suddenly seized by a sense of dread, as if a terrifying pressure emanated from the man’s entire being, making his heart pound painfully in his chest.
It felt as if, in the very next moment, his heart might simply stop beating.
Without a second’s hesitation, Yang Feng immediately summoned the Crow Warrior to shield himself.
“Your emergency response is quite impressive!”
Although Yang Feng could not see the man’s features clearly, he recognized his voice.
The moment he heard it, his tense body relaxed at once.
Yang Feng, face full of respect, said, “Greetings, Sword Saint!”
Li Liushui withdrew the oppressive aura around him and stepped out from the darkness, asking in surprise, “You know who I am?”
Yang Feng dismissed the Crow Warrior and shook his head, replying, “I don’t know you, but I know your voice.”
“Hahaha…”
At Yang Feng’s words, Li Liushui burst into laughter, a look of satisfaction appearing on his face.
He had seen Yang Feng’s performance during the replay at the examination hall. Now seeing him in person only increased his approval.
Yang Feng’s composure and his acute vigilance in the face of danger both pleased him greatly.
“Yang Feng, you’re quite remarkable!”
“This time I’ve come to talk with you about entering Qingbei University.”
Yang Feng had not expected Li Liushui to come in person; he poured tea for both Qin Han and Li Liushui.
Qin Han explained to Li Liushui, “Sword Saint, Yang Feng has been an orphan since childhood, with neither father nor mother, always living on his own.”
Upon hearing this, Li Liushui glanced around Yang Feng’s room.
Though the room was not large and the furnishings were simple—many pieces already old and worn—it was impeccably clean.
It was clear Yang Feng was not from a wealthy family; in fact, to put it bluntly, he was quite poor.
Yet for such a genius to emerge from such poverty was truly rare and precious.
Li Liushui smiled and asked, “Yang Feng, I heard you have an elder sister at Qingbei University as well?”

The “sister” Li Liushui mentioned was not Yang Feng’s blood relative but his sworn sister, Ning Qingcheng.
When Yang Feng was in the orphanage, he was often bullied by other children because of his young age.
Each time, Ning Qingcheng would step in to protect him.
Over time, she became his sworn sister.
Ning Qingcheng was also a prodigy, and last year she entered Qingbei University with outstanding grades.
Qin Han nodded from the side. “That’s right, Ning Qingcheng was also a student at Donghai No. 1 High School. She was admitted to Qingbei University last year.”
Though Li Liushui, as one of the top powerhouses in Daxia, did not know Ning Qingcheng personally, now that he had learned her name, he thought he might meet her someday.
“You siblings both gaining admission to Qingbei University is truly a joyous occasion.”
As he spoke, Li Liushui’s gaze rested on the silent Yang Feng.
On the way there, Qin Han had already told him that Yang Feng was a man of few words.
Now, seeing it for himself, he found it true.
Li Liushui thought perhaps it was this very temperament that made Yang Feng even more composed than others.
Li Liushui asked, “Could you summon your pet and let me see it?”
“Of course.”
Yang Feng did not refuse the request.
He summoned the Crow Warrior.
Li Liushui examined it for a moment, then asked in surprise, “Your pet doesn’t seem special at first glance, yet in the instance space, it performed incredibly well. How is that possible?”
As a top powerhouse in Daxia, Li Liushui no longer needed detection orbs to read others’ information.
A single glance was enough for him to see the Crow Warrior’s attributes.
From his words, Yang Feng realized something: Li Liushui could not see his innate skill.
All he could see were the Crow Warrior’s basic attributes.
The ultimate combat power of the Crow Warrior was due to the bonus from Yang Feng’s innate skill.
Li Liushui asked, “Yang Feng, what is your awakened innate skill?”
Qin Han, surprised, asked, “Yang Feng, you have awakened an innate skill?”
Yang Feng nodded. “Yes, I have. My innate skill increases the effectiveness of all skills by twenty percent.”

Upon hearing this, Li Liushui nodded thoughtfully. “Just as I expected. I could tell from your performance in the examination.”
He did not press further, instead saying, “Yang Feng, I’ve come to discuss two matters.”
“First, you are the national top scorer in the college entrance examination this year. By tradition, you will receive a reward.”
“Second, I am here to take you to Qingbei University. There will be an entrance examination held there, and I hope you will participate.”
Li Liushui wasted no words, stating his purpose directly.
Yang Feng asked, “What sort of entrance examination?”
Li Liushui explained, “Admission to Qingbei University requires not only the college entrance examination, but also a separate entrance test. All candidates who meet the university’s criteria must participate.”
“If you are willing to take part, I can give you the details.”
Yang Feng could sense that this entrance exam would not be simple.
Li Liushui had not insisted on his participation, which meant it was not mandatory.
Whether he took part or not was entirely up to him.
All the participants would be candidates applying to Qingbei University.
Yang Feng knew almost nothing about Qingbei University.
Moreover, the secrecy surrounding the entrance exam suggested its content was far from ordinary.
Yang Feng carefully considered Li Liushui’s words, determined to remain cautious at all times.
Whatever he did, he would analyze calmly and never act on impulse.
Li Liushui smiled approvingly. “Yang Feng, you are a very cautious person.”
“I cannot tell you the contents of the entrance exam.”
“But I can say this: it is a rare opportunity.”
“Originally, you were not qualified to take part. I am the one who recommended you.”
Upon hearing this, Yang Feng immediately made up his mind.
He nodded. “Very well, I will participate in the entrance examination.”
Since Li Liushui had said as much, how could he refuse and risk offending him?