“Hahaha, that couldn’t be any better!” Elder of the Academy suddenly changed the topic, “This way, you can focus wholeheartedly on your studies at the academy, without any distractions or ties. You’re sure to stand out and shine brilliantly.”

As soon as these words were spoken, the whole place fell silent.

Everyone’s hearts were surging with huge waves.

No one could have imagined that Edward Benson, already cast aside by the Qin family, would experience such a dramatic turn at this critical moment—personally invited by Elder of the Academy, who handed him the Yin-Yang Medal himself, and with such a kind attitude.

Meanwhile, Henry Benson, for whom the Qin family had thrown a grand banquet in celebration, was, in the eyes of Elder of the Academy, nothing more than an insignificant impostor!

The Qin family head’s two sons—who is the true dragon, and who is the worthless fish—at this moment, isn’t it perfectly clear?

John Benson’s face was pale, his heart bleeding, wishing he could find a hole to crawl into. Although both his sons would be entering the academy, this scene was undoubtedly a huge humiliation for him.

Henry Benson could hardly remain calm, his eyes filled with shock, confusion, resentment, and jealousy.

Even the members of the Shi family, Henry Benson’s maternal clan, all looked embarrassed, feeling as if their old faces had been beaten into pig heads by the Yin-Yang Academy.

But, did they dare voice any objections?

With just one word, the Yin-Yang Academy could flatten the entire Qin family.

As for the other members of the Qin family, they were all trembling with fear. Especially those who had offended Edward Benson—their hearts were pounding with terror.

Even those who hadn’t openly offended Edward Benson were reflecting and regretting: why did they treat Edward Benson so coldly before? Why couldn’t they have been a bit kinder?

The other guests were secretly relieved, glad they hadn’t joined the Qin family in stepping on Edward Benson, or else it would be awkward to meet him in the future.

With such attention from the Yin-Yang Academy, Edward Benson was like a golden-scaled carp transforming into a dragon, surging upstream—unstoppable!

The one with the most complicated feelings was Yvonne Taylor.

Her charming face now looked as if she had swallowed a lump of excrement—utterly miserable. In her heart, it felt as if several venomous snakes were tearing at her at once. She didn’t even know if she felt regret, embarrassment, or something else entirely.

“Look, his... his Yin-Yang Medal is actually silver!”

Someone with sharp eyes caught a glimpse of the Yin-Yang Medal in Edward Benson’s hand and couldn’t help blurting it out.

Silver?

Everyone’s hearts trembled again.

A silver Yin-Yang Medal—that meant a silver-level medal!

You have to know, the Yin-Yang Academy only recruits disciples once every five years, and each time only a few dozen are admitted. Over ninety percent of the medals handed out are black iron level.

Only a very few with outstanding talent receive a bronze-level Yin-Yang Medal.

As for the silver-level Yin-Yang Medal, sometimes not even one is awarded in a whole cycle!

Everyone present gasped, all thinking the same thing: “How deep is Edward Benson’s scheming! An illegitimate child, surviving in the cracks of the Qin family, enduring humiliation and hardship. Today, he finally astonishes everyone!”

Chapter 0012: A Stunning Achievement

Elder of the Academy’s eyes were bright and full of anticipation. Judging by his look, if Edward Benson didn’t accept the invitation from the Yin-Yang Academy, he wouldn’t leave.

Edward Benson pondered for a moment. From Elder of the Academy’s gaze, he saw sincerity.

Meanwhile, Grace Benson kept making little gestures behind him—pinching his waist, kicking his calf, and signaling with her eyes.

Clearly, Grace Benson was even more anxious than Edward Benson.

Elder of the Academy had come to invite him personally, and with such sincerity. She really couldn’t understand what her brother had to hesitate about.

Did he really need to put on airs in front of Elder of the Academy?

You have to know, this was the highest academy in Qingluo Kingdom, and Elder of the Academy was a top elder there, wielding immense power. For such a figure to lower himself and recruit talent, what reason did her brother have to refuse?

“Hehe, young friend, do me a favor, will you?” Elder of the Academy blinked, still extremely amiable.

With things said to this extent, Edward Benson really couldn’t refuse.

“Since you show me such favor, it would be ungracious of me to keep pretending.” Edward Benson tossed the Yin-Yang Medal in his hand and smiled, “I just didn’t expect to regain the academy spot in such a way.”

In his previous life, Edward Benson responded to kindness with kindness.

If others treated him politely, he would reciprocate.

If others were rude, he would respond with unyielding pride.

Seeing Edward Benson agree, Elder of the Academy’s smile grew even wider, and he clearly breathed a sigh of relief.

He reached out his left hand and patted Edward Benson on the shoulder, speaking with great familiarity: “Good, good, good! From now on, we’re family. My surname is Shao. When you get to the academy, remember to come find me anytime.”

“I’ll be sure to visit often,” Edward Benson replied smoothly.

At this moment, John Benson, who was feeling waves of disappointment inside, shamelessly squeezed over: “Elder, I, John Benson, am unworthy, yet both my sons have been favored by the academy. No matter what is said today, I must, on behalf of the Qin family, offer a toast to Elder of the Academy.”

The previously warm smile on Elder Clark’s face instantly vanished. He glanced at John Benson indifferently.

“I don’t like drinking.”

A blunt refusal—anyone could see how cold Elder Clark’s attitude was.