Xing Has Been Noticed?

Instructor Le Yi looked up at the sky and sighed. "Student Hei Lang, I cannot answer that question. All ranks are set up by the Royal Fox Clan, and I do not have any permission to change it. If I had given a rank, I would have most definitely given you a Gold Rank for your most brilliant performance. However, if the Royal Fox Clan deems you as Bronze Rank, you must accept their decision."

Feng Hei Lang nodded. "Than, are there methods to bring up your rank?"

Instructor Le Yi gave her a small smile. "Since you're the only one smart enough to stay and ask some questions, I shall answer your questions. Yes, there are methods. You need to outperform everyone else at class, no matter if they're a Gold or Silver rank. Participation is also a necessity. Most people don't tend to bring up their ranks, as when they try so, they are deemed as flaunting or an instructor's pet. There is also the matter of defeating someone in a duel when they are two levels above you. For your case, if you defeat someone in the Gold Rank, you can move up to the Silver Rank. However, that method does not work anymore once you get to Diamond Rank. The last method, is the end of the month testing. You will be given a target like the one I used during the entrance exam, but much more sturdy. If you get a B, you will stay as a Silver. If you get a A, you will become Gold. If you get a S, you will become Diamond. Any questions?"

Feng Hei Lang nodded. "What if I break the target like I did with the one on stage? And how can anyone achieve Platinum Rank if Diamond Rank equals an S ability?"

Instructor Le Yi laughed when she said that. "Student Hei Lang, you really think you can break the target on the monthly testing? It's even impossible for top class S-Rank abilities to make a scratch! And as I said, there are three methods to move up your rank. For example, someone could get Diamond Rank, then outperform everyone else in an advanced class to move up to Platinum Rank. Do you get it now?"

Feng Hei Lang gasped in understanding. "Ohhhh. I get it now. Thank you very much, Instructor Le Yi." She gave a quick bow, then checked how much time she had to make it to the tower. 8 minutes. 'I still have plenty of time, let me grab Xing.'

She turned away from Instructor Le Yi and called Xing out. He was hiding at the corner of the courtyard the entire time. Xing stretched and cuddled right up to her.

Feng Hei Lang placed Xing on her back and got ready to teleport, when Instructor Le Yi grabbed her paw. "Student Hei Lang, what is that on your back?"

Feng Hei Lang tilted her head. "Instructor Le Yi, do you mean Xing? This is my Mind Link, Xing." She turned to him. "Xing, say hi to Instructor Le Yi."

He let out a cute, little "Rawr!" as a greeting. Instructor Le Yi's face was surprised. "You have a mind link? At your age? Student Hei Lang, which family did you come from?"

Feng Hei Lang hesitated. "I- I don't have a family-?" Instructor Le Yi looked down and shook her head. "I apologize for bringing up a sensitive topic for you. I was merely curious as Mind Link beasts cost a lot."

Feng Hei Lang scratched the back of her head. "Oh, is that so? Xing is a lizard beast. I found her egg in a forest."

Instructor Le Yi tilted her head. "A lizard beast? It looks more like a naga mix. But I'll take your word for it. We have a strict rule on Mind Link beasts however. You cannot summon them out unless your instructor has given permission. So, please, unsummon him."

Feng Hei Lang turned to Xing and tried to call him away. 'C'mon! Xing, unsummon...unsummon...UNSUMMON!' Nothing happened and she sighed. 'I don't think it works like that because I go Xing from my system.'

She turned back to Instructor Le Yi. "Instructor Le Yi, how do you unsummon a Mind Link beast?"

Instructor Le Yi sighed. "You got a Mind Link without knowing that? You simply tell them to unsummon through your bond."

Xing widened his eyes innocently at Feng Hei Lang. She focused on him once more and said, "Xing, please unsummon." He didn't even move. 'Mommy? What's unsummon?'

Feng Hei Lang concentrated even harder. "Xing, it means to put you away, temporarily." He fell onto his side. 'P-Put Xing away? Xing doesn't want to leave Mommy!' She patted him tentatively. "I won't leave you, Xing. How about this? I make a spot in my shadow using my ability, and you can stay there. Safe and sound, and right next to me."

Using [Shadow Manipulation], Feng Hei Lang placed Xing into her shadow. It looked as if he was melting into it. She patted his head once more and smiled. "It'll be alright! I'll be right here next to you."

Then, Xing disappeared completely into her shadow. Feng Hei Lang knew it was safe, since she traveled many times in shadows using [Shadow Manipulation] or the special effect on her cloak.

Instructor Le Yi sighed when she was that. "That isn't exactly unsummoning, but I guess it works. Now, hurry up to the west tower. You have two minutes left."

Feng Hei Lang quickly put on the Shadow Cloak. She focused her gaze upon the tower and found a shadow on the side of its wall. 'Eep! That could be a bit risky. I would emerge from the side of the tower and start falling down, but I got no choice.'

She slowly melted into her own shadow. Everything was dark around her, as the light above her faded. Then, another light appeared to the side of her. Feng Hei Lang walked through it and peeked her snout out. She was on the side of the tower...and falling.

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Character List (More Important Ones) Currently:

Feng Hei Lang (aka. Hei Lang) - A teen idol that was reincarnated into this world as a fox (Our main character!! ^-^)

Kang Lei - A light blue fox from the Imperial Azure Fox Clan; Feng Hei Lang's first friend; Silver Rank Disciple

Xing - A baby Night Dragon that hatched out of a Beast Egg the system gave her; Her Mind Link buddy

Instructor Le Yi - One of the instructors at Hu Li University; [S]-Grade, [Heaven Slaying Flames] ability and sparred Feng Hei Lang during the exam

Diao Lau - Red and white male fox with the ability [Reflect]; Silver Rank Disciple

Mei Wang - Baby pink colored female fox with [A]-Grade Ice-type ability; From Divine Dragon Clan (Part of the fifth top family, so not part of the four great families); Gold Rank Disciple

Ping, Ting, and Jing - The three red fox triplets; Silver Rank Disciples that passed the entrance exam

Wo Xiao - The purple fox that passed the entrance exam; Silver Rank Disciple

Tian Si - The yellow fox that passed the entrance exam; Silver Rank Disciple

Ke Qi - The orange fox that passed the entrance exam; Silver Rank Disciple

Princess Wang Hua - Royal Fox Clan; The daughter of the current leader of the Royal Fox Clan; Seems to dislike Feng Hei Lang for some reason

Prince Fei Tang - Royal Fox Clan; The heir of the current leader of the Royal Fox Clan;

More characters will be added later in the story~