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Chapter 246: Academy Competition

"This school festival after the start of the new semester was very successful. Although you overshadowed most people, it was a successful and memorable festival nonetheless."

"It not only stabilized the situation at the academy, but also allowed everyone to relax and stop being so tense. This is a good thing for everyone, and even better for the academy." She started by mentioning this, which made Ji Xiuyu a little embarrassed.

"Moreover, the academy festival not only stabilized the academy's situation, but also unexpectedly increased its reputation." Alicia said with a strange smile.

Meeting Ji Xiuyu's questioning gaze, she explained the reason, which was something no one could have imagined.

This whole thing was caused by the memory crystal; without it, it would be very difficult to achieve the current effect.

Because of the importance of the school festival, last night's performance was recorded using memory crystals.

This kind of thing isn't expensive. Besides the academy's official recording, other entertainment companies have also come to film this performance.

Needless to say, the students filmed this to commemorate the school festival and have such wonderful memories.

Other companies are filming to see if there are any outstanding talents they can find, sign, and train.

After all, several popular female singers, including Ji Shuise, were discovered and signed from folk performances.

Even if they rarely appear in public afterward, every time they do, it inevitably becomes a time for incredibly enthusiastic fans to consume.

From the officially recorded memory crystals to the items they use, and even posters and merchandise printed with their images, everything is selling like hotcakes.

Apart from them, no other girl can compare; only established divas can rival them.

Another advantage they have over other female singers is the stickiness and distribution of their fans.

The vast majority of those singers' fans are male teenagers, but how much spending power do teenagers of that age have on their own? Maybe 10% would be considered good.

But Ji Shuise and her group are different. Their fans range from fifty-year-old uncles and aunts to twelve-year-old boys and girls, with men and women of all ages, from teenagers to their twenties, thirties, and forties in between.

Whether they are mothers, fathers, or children, they all love them very much and are willing to spend money on them.

Even children who spend money on them are forgiven, as if they were born to stand in the center of the stage and be loved by everyone.

One such songstress is fine, but several in a row, if not for their different appearances, styles, and places of appearance, would make people wonder if they are the same person.

Having had such an experience, one will naturally pay more attention to folk performances. Even finding just one, let alone several, would be enough.

Fortunately, they saw Ji Xiuyu.

In that instant, all the companies sprang into action, doing everything in their power to find information about this girl named Ji Xiuyu.

Perhaps they wanted to create some buzz, or perhaps they wanted to make her famous before signing her so they could sit back and collect the money.

Or perhaps it was intentional or unintentional on someone's part, so the school festival's resources quickly spread and were played on various crystal screens.

This is why the Tenjouin School Festival became a hit not only within the academy but also for Hime Hideyuki. Those songs, each with a distinct style, using languages ​​that were either incomprehensible or completely unfamiliar to her, also became popular.

The most popular song was the opening dance music, the incredibly alluring "Gokuraku Jodo".

Her success restored the college's reputation, and it is poised to reach even greater heights.

When Ji Xiuyu found out, she was also stunned. So the story of becoming an idol to save the school from closure was not fake after all?

When a person or a team becomes truly famous, they become a brand, attracting attention wherever they go.

This was an outcome he had never imagined when he was a singer; it was truly a novel experience.

Becoming a sensation is a good thing, but the troubles that follow cannot be ignored. At the very least, groups of people from entertainment companies are constantly trying to find her.

Unfortunately, very few people could be found. All that was known was that she was living somewhere in the city that ordinary people couldn't get into. And since it was a holiday these past two days, no one could find them.

Of course, these are all troubles that are about to happen, and Ji Xiuyu doesn't need to worry too much about them now.

"The success of the festival not only washed away the crisis that had occurred in the academy, but also made the students feel a stronger sense of belonging to the academy. Most of the students who had previously expressed their desire to withdraw from the school have now withdrawn their requests, and it seems that everything is getting better."

"With the removal of internal traitors and the replacement of all the stubborn guards, the academy is now thriving. Even though it still can't compare to the seven major academies, it's starting to live up to its name as the eighth academy."

"That's what I wanted to say..." After saying so much and explaining the trouble that Ji Xiuyu had caused, wasn't the point to get to this topic?

Hearing that she was about to get down to business, Ji Xiuyu also pulled himself out of his wandering thoughts and listened attentively to what she had to say.

"You should know that although our Heavenly Academy is very excellent, and is even called the number one academy on the continent by the people of this city, we are not qualified to be called that."

"Above us are seven academies that are truly recognized by the world. The gap between us and them is not only in reputation, but also in honor."

“In the past, whenever there were related competitions, our college would at most be in the top ten... That’s the team… Individually, we have achieved top four, but that’s about it.”

"This time, another academy competition is about to begin, in just half a month. This competition will use a points system. The top three teams will be qualified to enter the Mage Tower. The first place team can even designate three students to study in the Mage Tower."

"I think you understand the power of the Mage Tower and the benefits of studying there. It's safe to say that anyone who gets to enter the Mage Tower will at least achieve legendary status in the future."

"With three legendary students in a single year, even without epics or demigods, we can proudly say that the Heavenly Academy is the eighth largest academy."

"My wish is not grand. I want you all to grow up well, I want Tianshang Academy to become a world-renowned school, and I want it to achieve a status commensurate with its reputation after its rebirth."

"I came from here, and now that I have become its leader, I have an obligation to help it grow."

"This college competition is the best opportunity, and the only one in the near future."

As she spoke, her eyes were already fixed on him...

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Chapter 247: She and Her

"So, no matter what, we have to seize this opportunity... Xiuyu, I think no one but you can do this... Can you help me?"

Her expression held both expectation and a hint of pleading.

It seems she truly loves this academy, which is why she did so much to bring it to its peak.

why?

Ji Xiuyu thought about it and realized that it was probably because her mother and Alicia had met here and spent a long time together.

What she wanted was not the college, but her longing for her mother.

Perhaps the purpose of building the academy's reputation was so that, after achieving success, she could proudly tell her deceased mother, "Sakura, do you know that I have fulfilled my dream? Although you can't see it, you must be happy for me."

Based on his understanding of Alicia and their relationship, it's entirely possible that he could actually go this far.

After all, if her mother hadn't had that accident, she might have had to call Alicia another mother, instead of going this far.

That cruel event, as a thing of the past, is certainly something no one wants to recall.

However, that was also a gentle past, a tribute to her past, and the way that could most deeply touch upon her existence.

Like her, Ji Xiuyu was also someone who was extremely dependent on and attached to Chu Ying.

Even when it comes to things involving his mother, he would absolutely do it without hesitation.

When his mother was alive, she was always busy with his affairs and had to solve some troubles that she shouldn't have had to bear. She didn't have much rest time each day, and she almost always had to rest when she came back.

But her love for him never diminished. Even when she only had a little time, she would make time to be with him, ensuring that his childhood was free of regrets.

He was very sensible and did not disturb his mother's busy work. Instead, he immersed himself in books and learned knowledge. He spent most of his childhood in the company of maids and other girls.

Those were memories he had never dared to touch before, and now that he thought of them, all he felt was endless regret.

Why didn't I bother my mother? Even if it would bother her, it's better than... losing her and never being able to contact her again.

This was his thought, and also his guess. Whether it was true or not, Alicia didn't say, and probably wouldn't tell them.

Perhaps it was shyness? He wasn't sure, but that didn't stop his imagination from running wild.

Moreover, even if it had nothing to do with his mother, he wouldn't ignore Alicia's pleas on the spot.

This elder, besides his mother, was the one who spent the most time with him and treated him the best; he also respected and loved her greatly.

After they met, the other person worked so hard for him, even abandoning the academy that had just been cleaned of its corrupt members, and traveled all the way to the dangerous royal city of Wangquan to bring him back.

If that weren't the case, how could there have been the attacks a few nights ago, and how could those guards have acted so arrogantly?

He no longer knew how he could repay this kindness. He felt it would be truly terrible of him not to do something for her, and he didn't want that.

In addition to that, there is also...

His eyes fell on the two girls sitting beside her; they were also people he couldn't rest easy about, and he wanted to do something for them.

He wasn't stupid; he understood their feelings for him, and with his past memories, he was able to comprehend them.

Given this, what is there to hesitate about? He had made up his mind.

"I will represent the college in this college competition. Putting everything else aside, I'm determined to get first place in the overall points." This wasn't arrogance, but rather confidence.

Even if he only brings a few maids, Qingyun, and Ye Xuexin with him, and the rest are other students, he can still defeat a team of eighteen people.

He may not be omnipotent, but his maid is.

There's nothing to be ashamed of about that. His maids are just like him, and their skill makes him happy. Nothing else matters.

With them around, I should have no problem winning a few first places.

It must be said that after so many experiences, the most important thing for Ji Xiuyu is that she has finally developed self-confidence.

"Then... I'll leave it to you." Seeing that he agreed, Alicia didn't know how much she had been thinking, she only knew that she could finally relax.

There are many geniuses in this world. Putting aside other places, if his daughter and Ye Xuexin hadn't lacked a good environment for growth, they would probably be close to breaking through to the legendary level by now, instead of being stuck here and not even heroes.

Her upbringing wasn't ideal, but those seven academies definitely had the resources to cultivate such geniuses.

But even if someone is a genius, can they be as talented as someone from the Chu family?

When it comes to cultivating talent, she only admires the Chu family.

Each generation of the family head will inevitably become a demigod after the age of sixteen, and the maids they train will all be extremely powerful.

Even the Chu family patriarch, who was already a demigod before the age of sixteen, was still a being whose realm was no less than legendary.

This time, Chu Ying found nine of them from who-knows-where, and almost every one of them possessed the talent of a member of the Chu family.

According to Chu Ying, every member of their generation will inevitably become a demigod when they reach the age of seventeen.

So even though they are only fourteen or fifteen years old, they still possess the legendary and epic level.

With Ji Xiuyu, who has awakened his bloodline power, possessing the strength of a low-level legendary even without activating it, and reaching the peak of epic power once activated, how could other academies possibly win?

She didn't think anyone could surpass the Chu family's group of freaks in terms of talent; it was incomparable.

Therefore, she was very confident that they would win, and this time they were sure to take first place.