"Thank you."
Xiao Zhan politely thanked the middle-aged man and then got into the car.
The middle-aged man nodded, "Young master, let me introduce myself. I am Hose, serving as the butler in the Ye Family."
"Hello, Butler Hose, my name is Xiao Zhan."
"Alright, hurry up and drive," Ye Youlong urged impatiently.
"Yes, Miss."
Following that, everyone got into their cars, and soon, the vehicles disappeared within the campus.
This scene.
It once again stirred a buzz among many students.
"Who is that girl, and what an impressive style! That car must cost hundreds of thousands of Federation dollars, right?"
"Hundreds of thousands? You really lack experience. That car isn't worth much, just about five million. My family can afford it too, but the key is that license plate! That's a white plate, do you understand? That's a military plate!"
"A military plate? Does that mean she is from the military? Oh my God, who exactly is that girl?"
Everyone looked on with envy.
Xiao Zhan really hit the jackpot this time.
Lin Dong witnessed this scene with a jealous look flashing across his face, clenching his fists in frustration, "This Xiao Zhan, he's really got some damn good luck! But what of it, in the end, he will be stepped on by me!"
Jiang Xian'er stood by, silent, just quietly watching, her thoughts unknown.
But the slight frown on her brow revealed the thoughts in her heart at this moment.
On the other side.
The director of instruction couldn't help but sigh upon seeing this, "The Principal is truly deserving of his title, really like a deity in foreseeing events."
Principal Qin, however, revealed a bitter smile, "If I'm not mistaken, the totem on those cars just now should belong to the Ye Family from the Federation's eight major families."
The director of instruction gasped, "The Ye Family?! No wonder she could awaken an SSS-ranked Artifact Spirit. The Ye Family, that's the military family guarding the Northern Border! I remember the 'God of Death,' who made the demon beasts tremble with fear in the Northern Border, was also from the Ye Family, right?"
"Wait, that scythe! Could it be..."
"Heh, this is really interesting. Just not sure what their reaction from the Ye Family will be upon finding out Xiao Zhan is an F-ranked waste Spirit Master."
The director of instruction displayed a playful smile.
However, at this moment, Principal Qin spoke very seriously, "Director Zhang, this is not a matter for joy. For us humans, it is a regrettable thing! I hope you do not harbor such thoughts."
"I'm sorry... sorry, Principal."
Director Zhang's face stiffened as he awkwardly apologized.
But inside, he felt a bit dissatisfied, wondering if it was necessary to make such a fuss.
Moreover, he wasn't joking; it was a fact.
...
Northern City!
The whole city was located in the northernmost region under the Federation Government, with undulating terrain, numerous mountain ranges, and rich mining resources, but with a cold climate, perennially blanketed by a layer of white snow.
A hundred years ago, this place had distinct spring and winter, but now, there is only winter.
If it's not snowing, it's about to snow.
At this moment.
At the General's Mansion of the Northern City.
A military helicopter thundered through the sky, finally landing in the plaza of the General's Mansion.
A handsome man and a beautiful woman descended from the helicopter.
Behind them, a butler followed.
These two people were Xiao Zhan and Ye Youlong, who had come from Changchi City Spirit Academy.
"Miss, the Family Head has been waiting for a long time."
A waiting servant immediately draped a black warm mink coat over Ye Youlong.
Ye Youlong glanced at the coat and then at the servant.
The servant lowered her head, avoiding eye contact.
Ye Youlong furrowed his brows in an instant.
A coat had been prepared only for her, but not for Xiao Zhan.
This was an attitude.
The attitude of the Ye family.
Although it could be said that Xiao Zhan was not cold at the moment, the steward had already informed him in advance that it would be very cold, so he had changed his clothes early.
The mink coat was not something Xiao Zhan cared about.
It was said to be for warmth, but it was more of a symbol, actually.
Of course, he did not realize that this was actually the Ye family differentiating their treatment towards him through a coat.
It revealed the Ye family's attitude towards Xiao Zhan.
"Slap!"
Suddenly, amidst his confusion, a loud slap rang out.
It was that servant.
A slap mark appeared on her face.
She quickly knelt down!
The red mark on her face became even redder under the erosion of the cold air.
"If you dare to bring only one coat next time, I'll kill you, missy!"
Ye Youlong's indifferent voice rose, colder than the air, piercing the servant's heart.
The servant dared not say that it was the Family Head's intention and could only resignedly lower her head, "Yes, miss."
Watching Ye Youlong walk into the mansion.
Xiao Zhan still did not understand what had happened, but listening to Ye Youlong's words, he had a bit of an epiphany.
At the same time, there was a little touch in his heart.
This was the feeling of being favored.
Ye Youlong.
Seems like an alright wife.
Afterward, he glanced at Butler Hose, whose expression remained bland, as if he did not consider the incident a big deal.
Military discipline was strict in the General Mansion, adhering to military style, and under normal circumstances, they would not insult servants lightly, let alone kill them wantonly.
But after all, this was a chaotic world, and the old ways were bound to be changed somewhat!
Moreover, Ye Youlong was an exception in the entire General Mansion!
Meanwhile.
Inside the General Mansion.
A broad-shouldered, majestic middle-aged man sat in the study. With a square face and a resolute appearance, he exuded an extraordinary temperament, radiating a steady and heavy aura, giving an immense sense of security just by sitting there.
However, at this moment, his expression was somewhat distressed.
A continuous sequence of sighs.
Because right now, in front of him, was a file.
The first page of the file prominently featured a photo of Xiao Zhan, comprehensive information, the vivid F was especially striking!
"Wudi, still sighing?" right then, a beautiful matron came in with a cup of coffee, pushed open the door, and walked up to him.
Ye Wudi glanced at the matron, and the worries between his brows slightly dissipated, "Runya, what do you make of this? An SSS-grade Artifact Spirit and an F-grade Spirit Master formed a Life and Death Contract! What...what will people think of our Ye family if this gets out?"
"Ah!"
Ye Wudi sighed again as he spoke.
Zhang Runya came behind him, her fair fingers gently pressing on his shoulders, "Once the Life and Death Contract is signed, it cannot be changed. Now that things have reached this stage, all we can do is give them our greatest efforts and support."
"That's easy to say, but how can I accept this so quickly? If only I had known, I would not have agreed to let her go find a Contract Spirit Master on her own!"
"I thought with her Bloodline Talent Skills, she would find someone suitable. But instead, she brings someone like this back—an F-grade. Even an E-grade would be more comforting. Do you think she did this on purpose?"