Chapter 36

“Roommate? Are you talking about the Miss Xia from the Xia family?”

Xuan Yuansheng’s expression was a bit strange as he replied, “Hasn’t the Xia family always been providing etiquette classes for their Miss Xia, preparing her for an arranged marriage?”

Yuan Hanshuang didn’t react immediately and asked, “What? Even interstellar alliances have such strict requirements now? Not only do they demand noble lineage, but also comprehensive development in morality, intelligence, beauty, talent, and martial skills?”

“That’s not the case,” Xuan Yuansheng realized he misspoke, “I just heard at a banquet before that this Miss Xia’s situation is quite unique.” He chose not to answer specifically what makes it unique, realizing it would contain more negative connotations.

Seeing his reaction, Yuan Hanshuang guessed that this uniqueness definitely involved more derogatory aspects.

After being a freeloader for so long, Yuan Hanshuang felt it necessary to clarify Miss Xia’s reputation: “Don’t be fooled by her appearance as a pampered young lady, she’s actually extremely hardworking.”

At first, due to Xia Mengrou’s unscientific cultivation level, Yuan Hanshuang secretly observed and thought her roommate was a hidden super genius.

But she was surprised to find out that Miss Xia also used meditation instead of sleep at night. That’s when she realized it wasn’t because Miss Xia had an exceptionally fast cultivation speed, but because she worked hard.

Thinking about it, during the days when Xia Mengrou went running, she always came back exhausted, clearly at her limits, but she pushed through with her strong willpower.

From Xia Mengrou, Yuan Hanshuang saw her proud and determined side, unwilling to admit defeat.

Honestly, it’s quite difficult to replace sleep with meditation.

In the beginning, it requires concentration and staying awake, gradually relaxing.

During the initial period of practice, one would suffer from sleep deprivation.

Even for someone like Yuan Hanshuang, who is very experienced in meditation, it took some time in this lifetime to successfully replace sleep with meditation.

Of course, as Yuan Hanshuang’s cultivation level increased, her appetite gradually grew, trending towards bottomless. Although her cultivation efficiency was off the charts, if she didn’t fill her stomach, practicing all night would leave her starving the next day.

Now, unless she can have a hearty meal, Yuan Hanshuang rarely uses this method.

It can be considered putting an end to her sinful life of constantly indulging.

“Peak of the third rank? Among the new freshmen in the control department this year, it’s unlikely to find anyone higher than her.”

Hearing Yuan Hanshuang’s introduction about Miss Xia’s achievements, Xuan Yuansheng started to look at her with admiration.

Regarding the selection issue, the group of them discussed for a long time on the playground.

Besides Xia Mengrou, they also identified a few newcomers who could serve as substitutes.

“Alright, I’ll go ask Miss Xia for her opinion.”

After almost finalizing everything, Yuan Hanshuang strolled back to the dormitory.

Whether Xia Mengrou would agree or not, she didn’t have much certainty.

Despite her efforts, Miss Xia is indeed quite picky. During the military training at the beginning of the school year, she not only complained about the ugly training uniforms every day but also found the training too tiring and exhausting. She complained about the smell of sweat after training, and every night she would complain in the dormitory about her newly done nails being ruined due to Close combat practice, giving everyone a headache.

And after taking a shower, she would use flower petals and milk, occasionally with red wine, for bathing. Every aspect of her life, from food to clothing, was of the highest standard.

Yuan Hanshuang couldn’t understand why her family, who doted on her so much, would be willing to send her for an arranged marriage.

What if Miss Xia feels that the alliance…

Are you tired of participating in the collaborative competition? Well, there is a possibility.

To our surprise, Miss Xia accepted without hesitation.

“Hmph, since you sincerely invited me, I will join your team.”

Once everything was settled, Yuan Hanshuang opened the Star net and messaged Xuan Yuansheng.

Yes, under someone’s persistent pestering, the two exchanged Star Net numbers and also added a group for the elite team.

“Sigh.”

Xia Mengrou complained while painting her nails, “The dormitory is still a bit too small. Even with the expanded space equipment, I can’t fit all my beauty devices.”

Yuan Hanshuang found it strange, “Why not rent a better standalone villa on the Silver Star?”

Xia Mengrou lamented, “Don’t you think I want to!”

She leaned on her head while doing light therapy in her beauty device, “It’s just that my grandfather said, when I come to the advanced academy, I should make more friends, so I chose to live in the dormitory.”

As she mentioned the word “friends,” Miss Xia’s tone subtly paused.

“In fact, my family originally didn’t want me to come to school. But my grandfather said that I have great talent in manifestation, and it’s a pity not to go to the advanced academy, so I came.”

Yuan Hanshuang nodded in agreement, “Dream Butterfly ranks 72nd on the manifestation list. It’s indeed a powerful manifestation.”

The ranking system for manifestation in the interstellar is quite peculiar. It is not based on the strength of the manifestation itself but on the strength of the former owners of that manifestation.

By the way, anyone who can make it onto the list is an S-level manifestation. Those below are not eligible. 

For example, Dream Butterfly was added to the list after a highly talented S-level advanced gifted gained fame with this manifestation, ranking at 72nd.

Previously, Young Master Gu’s Fiery Stripped Tiger ranked 52nd on the manifestation list because the current head of the Gu family had great strength and brought out the potential of this manifestation, elevating its ranking. 

Because of this, the dream of interstellar people is to fight for a place on the manifestation list with their own manifestation.

As for Xuan Yuansheng, the Imperial Family of the Golden Lion Empire has another name, the Golden Family.

As long as they are members of the imperial family, all awakened Manifestations are named starting with “Golden.” For example, the former emperor’s Manifestation was called Golden Azure Dragon, and the crown princess’s metamorphosis is Golden Blood Phoenix. Although not all awakening members of the royal family have mythological Manifestations occasionally there are lower-ranking members like B-grade or even lower. However, due to the uniqueness of their Manifestation and political reasons, the entire Golden series is ranked second on the Manifestation list.

“Of course, but Dream Butterfly isn’t the flagship Manifestation of the Xia family. It’s because my grandfather is the strongest in the interstellar and raised the Xia family’s flagship Manifestation to the tenth position. In reality, I inherited my grandmother’s Manifestation.”

Hearing that Yuan Hanshuang didn’t refute the word “friends,” Xia Mengrou secretly rejoiced, feeling in a good mood. “Although there is a ranking, it’s just like that. The ranking only indicates that Dream Butterfly has the potential to evolve to an S-level. In reality, fully developing the potential of a Manifestations is as difficult as reaching the sky.”

“If only I could awaken as an S-level like that little prince, then I wouldn’t…”

At this point, Xia Mengrou didn’t continue.

Regarding someone else’s privacy, Yuan Hanshuang naturally wouldn’t ask further.

 However, that day when she checked the Star Nat, she saw that Xia Mengrou’s grandfather was the current Empire’s Elder Marshal, a senior Saint-rank individual, widely acknowledged as the strongest figure in the interstellar realm.

“Never mind, let’s not talk about that.”

Xia Mengrou changed the topic to herself, speaking to herself, “Actually, it’s quite fun to come out and study.”

“Back at home, I only learned about illustration, cooking, makeup, and fashion. Grandpa was right; I indeed prefer the atmosphere of the Gifted Academy.”