Chapter 118: Altitude

“It’s already time? Alright then, I’ll come out now.”

After ending the call with Zheng Qilin, Zhao Jie looked at Agumon and Gabumon, beckoned to them, and then stepped outside.

Agumon scratched the back of his head, glanced at the dimming screen, and decisively chose to hang up.

After all, it was the account of the black Agumon—what did it have to do with him?

Leaving the school posed no difficulty for Zhao Jie, which might have been because the school already knew he had been admitted early.

As a model student who brought honor to the school, many conveniences were afforded to him.

“Huh?”

Just as he stepped out of the school gate, the group waiting outside all simultaneously pulled out their phones, comparing screens with those around them.

“That’s him for sure!”

“One Agumon, one Gabumon—that’s definitely Zhao Jie!”

“So, you’re Zhao Jie? I’m Wang Chongyang from the Admissions Office of Imperial Capital University. Interested in having a chat?”

A tall young man appeared before Zhao Jie, his face carrying a smile as refreshing as spring sunlight. When he spoke, the crowd around them instantly fell silent.

Compared to Magic City, Imperial Capital University upheld a much more rigorous academic atmosphere. As a representative of the nation’s top university, no one interrupted Wang Chongyang as he spoke.

All eyes were fixed on Zhao Jie.

“Uh…”

Zhao Jie hesitated, shaking hands with the young man, then glanced around.

Could these be the university representatives from yesterday?

Failing yesterday, and now they appeared before him today—was this their way of showing genuine interest?

“Sorry, I’ve already decided to enroll at Xiangnan University.”

Releasing the handshake, Zhao Jie said apologetically.

That Imperial Capital University sent someone personally to seek him out spoke volumes about how much they valued him.

But unfortunately, they had come too late.

“Don’t be so quick to decide! Why not listen to the offer from Imperial Capital University first?”

Wang Chongyang was taken aback; this was the first time in his life someone had rejected him so cleanly and decisively.

Usually, those who had decided to go to Magic City wouldn’t refuse without leaving any room for negotiation.

Understand the value of bargaining, won’t you?

For top-tier universities like theirs, they were willing to offer certain privileges to students who were clearly prodigies.

Putting aside the matter of the mysterious realms, the annual national competition was their prestige.

And now, an eighteen-year-old elite-level DigiDestined, trained for two years and a national champion, wasn’t something they could easily let slip away.

“No need. I’ve made my decision. Really sorry!”

Zhao Jie gave the youth an apologetic look.

“Triple. We can offer you more than three times the resources promised by Xiangnan University!”

Wang Chongyang’s voice rang out again.

Hearing this, the others waiting nearby showed surprised expressions.

Imperial Capital University wasn’t short of geniuses—was Zhao Jie really worth all this?

“Alright, Wang Chongyang, that’s enough. From where I see it, this young man isn’t going to Imperial Capital. Little brother, how about coming with me to Magic City University? We can also offer you triple the resources.”

“And I can introduce you to become a disciple of Master Chongguang!”

Hiss…

The crowd fell silent once more. Zheng Qilin felt like he was losing his mind. One side promised triple resources, and now this Liu Feifei from Magic City was even more aggressive.

Not only triple resources but also calling upon one of the Ten Heavenly Stems—the esteemed Master Chongguang.

If someone else talked about introducing a disciple to a master from the Ten Heavenly Stems, everyone would scoff.

But Liu Feifei was different.

Master Chongguang, one of the Ten Heavenly Stems, happened to be her own grandfather!

Hearing her say this, coupled with Zhao Jie’s youth, it was possible he might actually become Master Chongguang’s disciple.

“Sorry.”

Zhao Jie shook his head again. At this point, he didn’t know what the Ten Heavenly Stems signified, thinking Master Chongguang was just any old master-level figure.

“That’s truly a pity.”

Liu Feifei looked at Zhao Jie intently, finally snorting coldly. For him, she had even mentioned her own grandfather.

She hadn’t expected him to be so stubborn.

Though losing such a talent was regrettable, with Magic City University’s strength, it wouldn’t have much impact.

Exchanging a glance with Wang Chongyang, the two withdrew without a word.

An eighteen-year-old elite DigiDestined—it was nothing more than that. If Xiangnan University thought that having such a prodigy would allow them to compete head-to-head with them in the national competition in a few years, they were dreaming.

After Imperial Capital and Magic City, other universities also stepped forward, but none could sway Zhao Jie’s resolve.

They merely went through the motions, soon shaking their heads and expressing regret.

While schools like Magic City and Imperial Capital naturally didn’t linger, a few average universities chose to visit Wuling City No. 1 High School to get in touch with the school leadership.

Given Zhao Jie’s strength, his classmates should also be quite capable, right?

With hopes of discovering hidden gems, they came to observe the students.

“You scoundrel!”

Once the crowd dispersed, Zheng Qilin finally came to his senses, his expression complex as he looked at Zhao Jie.

Imperial Capital University was one thing, but Magic City University had even brought out Master Chongguang himself, yet Zhao Jie still refused.

“To be honest, I’m a bit sorry for you. That’s Master Chongguang! If you really became his disciple, you’d be unstoppable!”

Zheng Qilin’s mood was mixed as he looked at Zhao Jie. He had prepared himself to lose such a genius, yet Zhao Jie had ultimately stayed.

He didn’t know whether to feel happy or regretful.

“Is Master Chongguang famous?”

Zhao Jie asked curiously.

“Master Chongguang is one of the strongest people in Huaguo,” Zheng Qilin said seriously, his expression turning solemn at the mention of the name.

“So, do you regret it? If you do, I can call that prodigy up again, and you two can talk.”

Looking at Zhao Jie earnestly, Zheng Qilin spoke with heartfelt concern.

Although it was regrettable that Xiangnan University would lose such a talent, he believed that soon the entire DigiDestined community throughout Huaguo would come to know Zhao Jie.

“Regret? Why would I regret anything!”

Zhao Jie looked at Agumon and Gabumon, who returned his gaze.

“I believe that sooner or later, we will reach heights even greater than Master Chongguang’s!”

Even higher than him.

PS: The second update is delivered; looking forward to recommendations for the four-chapter beast!