After filling it out, Shi Liuli waved her hand and tossed the form to Cang Yu, accurately landing between her index and middle fingers on her right hand at such a fast speed that Cang Yu couldn't react.

This move astonished both of them. The ability to flick a piece of paper with such imperceptible speed and have it land precisely where intended showcased an astonishing level of control.

Even though their delayed reaction was due to the suddenness of the action, it was evident that Shi Liuli was not ordinary. She was definitely not a novice just starting out.

Initially, they thought Shi Liuli was overly confident, thinking she would assess them as intermediate or higher-level magicians. This realization made them feel a sense of awe and excitement.

It was like finding a treasure!

Especially for Ye Lai Xiang, he was so thrilled that he felt like he could take off from the ground, right?

Having been assigned to this godforsaken place for five or six years, finally having a new member join, and possibly at least an advanced magician, even though it wasn't a highly esteemed position, it was at least a middle-ranking one.

God knows how much effort he had put into getting the Mage Association to bring in fresh blood, but he had been unsuccessful. Although there were some people interested in joining during that period, they were all scared away by the old folks under his command.

Since then, no one had set foot in the Mage Association for five or six years until today when someone finally arrived.

That's why Cang Yu and he were so excited to see Shi Liuli.

Shi Liuli: You call that excitement? Why do I feel a chill down my spine?

Leading Shi Liuli to a door on the first floor, she felt a bit apprehensive. What if it was a testing method like the Adventurer's Guild?

However, she shouldn't worry too much. It was mentioned earlier that it would be a test of magical theory knowledge, not based on strength. It shouldn't be a big problem.

With that in mind, Shi Liuli relaxed.

Pushing the door open, Cang Yu entered first, followed by Shi Liuli, and finally Ye Lai Xiang.

The room had no decorations, just a simple square shape. The only noteworthy aspect was the walls—uneven surfaces emitting a faint black halo with sparkling blue dots, quite magnificent.

Shi Liuli touched and tapped the walls in surprise. "Starsteel? There's so much!"

Starsteel itself wasn't particularly valuable. Its only characteristic was its hardness, lacking any other special properties. However, it was extremely rare, even in her era.

If the walls of this room were all made of starsteel, it would be truly remarkable.

Cang Yu chuckled proudly. "Impressive, right? This is a unique treatment in our Mage Association, unavailable elsewhere!"

Shi Liuli blinked, feeling curious. "So, do you have anything special here?"

Cang Yu and Ye Lai Xiang's smiles froze, as if their sore spot had been touched. They avoided eye contact and didn't want to answer.

Shi Liuli found it increasingly strange. There was something off about this place, but she couldn't pinpoint what it was.

"Ahem, let's start the assessment now. Just cast your best magic on any wall here, and we'll observe and judge from the side."

So, it was based on observing the technique, proficiency, and the level of magic while casting. It was straightforward, but she liked it.

However, Shi Liuli couldn't shake the feeling that he was changing the subject. But since the assessment had already begun, it wouldn't hurt to complete it first, right?

Probably?