Chapter 96: Return Journey

The bus heading back to Jinchuan City was only about half full. The atmosphere was much less anxious than on the way there, replaced by a sense of ease and anticipation. Of course, this was also mixed with the disappointment of those who had failed the exam.

Hu Jiasen still sat next to Fang Chen. Unable to calm his excitement, he kept rambling about how thrilled his family would be when he returned and how the clan would reward him. His face beamed with high spirits as he repeatedly thanked Fang Chen.

Fang Chen listened and calmly interrupted him. "This is the result of your own hard work and choices. It doesn't have much to do with me. However, this is only the beginning. Entering the academy is where the gap truly begins to widen."

Hu Jiasen nodded vigorously. "Yes! I understand! But just thinking about having the chance to become a High Martial Realm Martial Artist in the future... Wow, I couldn't have even imagined this before!