In the midst of the crowd pushing and shoving, showing concern and curiosity, Shi Liuli noticed a detail that couldn't be ignored—

Why do all these people have badges with six or seven stars? Even the lowest one seems to have five stars?

Oh, right! When the old man transferred construction points to me earlier, it seemed like he had eight stars, which means he's a Grand Mage!?

???

Shi Liuli seemed to have discovered something incredible.

Except for Ye Lai Xiang, everyone else had a badge on their chest, with stars that dazzled Shi Liuli's eyes!

Could it be that this Mage Association is fake? Otherwise, why would so many people have badges symbolizing mages and magisters?

Even if Shi Liuli didn't understand the current world, she understood one thing—rarity increases value.

And if someone told her that there were many people in the world with the status of mage or magister, she would definitely give that person a big slap!

What kind of rarity is that?!

Clearly, that's impossible.

But what is going on with the scene before her?

"Oh, by the way, Liuli, what's your mage certification level? Show it to everyone."

Wow, now they're even calling her "Liuli"!

"Liuli looks extraordinary. I think she should be an intermediate mage,"

"No, no, I think she's an advanced mage!"

Shi Liuli, still immersed in her inner world of "am I being deceived," subconsciously responded to someone's question, "Mage."

The previously cheerful crowd suddenly quieted down, all staring at Shi Liuli with wide eyes, forcefully pulling her thoughts out of her inner world.

"Why are you all looking at me like that? Is there something on my face?"

Shi Liuli felt a bit annoyed. How many times had she been looked at like this today?

"M-Mage? Are you kidding?

"So young!"

None of them could believe it—because Shi Liuli really looked too young!

She couldn't even be 20 yet, right?

Shi Liuli: Please add two more zeroes, thank you~

At this moment, Ye Lai Xiang stepped forward to confirm for everyone, "Alright, alright, she is indeed a mage. You old folks should learn from her. How embarrassing that you're all on the same level as a young girl!"

Although he said that, the smile on his face couldn't be hidden.

Finally, these old folks who were always indulging in academic research without taking students seriously could feel a sense of stimulation. If they were really surpassed by a young girl, they would truly have no face left.

He hoped they would continue to improve in the future. That's what Ye Lai Xiang thought to himself.

Since even the leader said so, the group of mages had no choice but to believe. They all sighed, feeling old. It's now the world of the young!

"Speaking of which, I want to ask what's the deal with your badges?"

Shi Liuli pointed at the badges pinned to their chests, looking perplexed.

Everyone looked at each other, not understanding why Shi Liuli was asking this.

"Didn't the leader tell you?" one of them asked in response.

Hmm—tell me what?

Shi Liuli met eyes with Ye Lai Xiang and Cang Yu. She had a feeling that these two were hiding something from her, and it seemed she wasn't mistaken.

Ye Lai Xiang's gaze evaded her, while Cang Yu simply acted as if she had no idea, hiding behind Ye Lai Xiang.

"Well... uh, the McDowell's Mage Association, um— it's the headquarters of the Mage Association, temporary, yes, that's it!" Ye Lai Xiang pondered for a long time before finally stringing together this awkward sentence. "So, everyone here is high-ranking. Can you understand that?"

Understand my foot!

Shi Liuli felt like punching someone.