The room's furnishings were all old.
The entire room carried the stale, musty air characteristic of an old person's home.
Zhao Shizhang sat on a wooden chair, quietly watching Zhao Chi.
He managed to force a slight smile.
"Ah, Zhao Chi. Your Instructor Li already told me about your exam performance at the academy. You did well today, surpassing many juniors from powerful families."
Zhao Chi said humbly, "I was just lucky."
Zhao Shizhang's old eyes narrowed as he shook his head and chuckled.
"Haha, who can get first place on luck alone? Anyone who ranks first has real strength.
"Our clan hasn't given you much. We originally hoped we could at least see you through to graduation in peace.
"But this is reality. Natural disasters and man-made calamities can strike at any moment.
"I don't know what the Magical Beast quota will be this time, but it's sure to be high.
