Ten or so minutes later, all the awakened Talents of Lan City No.1 High School had gathered—eighteen people in total.
Since Talent holders were extremely rare, even the lowest D-rank Talent would qualify for a certain level of resource tilt.
But standing at the very front of the group, the ones who shone brightest—
Without question—were the two who had awakened SSS-level Talents: Xu Anyan and Su Yuan.
As for Zhao Rizhu, who had awakened an SS-level Talent—
Su Yuan’s kick earlier had been quite heavy.
So, even now, he was still lying in the school infirmary.
Of course, Su Yuan hadn’t gone all out—it wasn’t fatal, but it was enough to make him suffer.
Because of this, Director Zhao Ridou didn’t dare come find trouble with Su Yuan.
Not that he didn’t want to—but… he didn’t dare!
If Su Yuan were still a D-rank Awakener, he would’ve done whatever it took to avenge his son.
But now? Su Yuan was an SSS-level Talent holder!
Even if he had a hundred guts, he wouldn’t dare mess with Su Yuan!
Besides—
It had been a fair duel challenge between the two!
Fair and just!
If anyone was to blame, it was Zhao Rizhu himself—for not judging properly and for not being strong enough!
…
At the front of the group, Xu Anyan stood beside Su Yuan.
She still wore her usual youthful and vibrant sportswear, hands in her pockets, eyes closed, looking cool and indifferent.
Standing behind them, Zheng Yuan glanced between Su Yuan and Xu Anyan repeatedly before shaking his head helplessly.
“I don’t get it. I really don’t get it.”
Back in the day—
He was a cocky teenager who once had a crush on Xu Anyan.
But now, he truly felt that Brother Su and Xu Anyan were a perfect match made in heaven!
Brother Su was handsome, Xu Anyan was beautiful.
And both were SSS-level Talent holders!
Unfortunately—
The two of them acted like strangers most of the time.
Thinking of this, Zheng Yuan muttered under his breath, “Big Campus Belle Xu really is cold.”
“Isn’t it supposed to be like the usual cliché? A boy and girl under one roof, gradually falling in love and starting a passionate youth romance?”
Suddenly, Zheng Yuan felt like someone was staring at him.
He looked up and happened to meet Xu Anyan’s indifferent gaze.
“You, what did you say?”
Her voice was crisp and pleasant. Read this novel at g.com for the best experience.
But it carried a chilling undertone.
Zheng Yuan was instantly tongue-tied, stumbling and stuttering, not knowing how to respond.
Fortunately, Su Yuan stepped in and helped him out. He walked over to Zheng Yuan and gave Xu Anyan an apologetic smile, “Sorry, he was just joking.”
“……”
Xu Anyan glanced at Su Yuan lightly, then looked away without saying a word.
Under one roof, they’re supposed to develop feelings?
Start some passionate youth romance?
Childish.
In her previous life—
Countless proud sons of heaven and monstrous geniuses from holy lands and major sects across the universe had tried to woo her.
And what happened?
She beat them all up—one by one.
Even one of the so-called ‘Ten Radiants’ had tried to chase after her in the end!
And Su Yuan?
What made him think he was qualified for her favor?
Just because of his SSS-level Talent?
Xu Anyan shook her head and dismissed the thought.
It was meaningless.
The difference in levels between them was beyond what words could describe.
…
On the way to the Education Bureau, there were dedicated cars arranged for them.
Su Yuan and Zheng Yuan were in a different car from Xu Anyan.
Su Yuan leaned back with his hands behind his head, casually chatting with Zheng Yuan.
Suddenly, he shifted the topic, “Honestly—”
“I really don’t have any feelings for Xu Anyan. So stop saying stuff like that in the future. If I’m not around and she beats you up, you won’t be able to take it.”
Zheng Yuan pouted, “Got it.”
But after a while—
He turned back and looked at Su Yuan with a mischievous glint in his eyes, “Brother Su, there’s no one else here. Tell me the truth—do you really have no feelings for the Big Campus Belle?”
Su Yuan laughed, “None at all. Aunt Xu is a nice person, but Xu Anyan and I don’t get along. At most, I just see her as a younger sister. Of course—”
“She probably doesn’t appreciate that either.”
Zheng Yuan thought about it and nodded, “True.”
“I used to envy you, Brother Su, for getting to live with the Big Campus Belle. Seeing her every day, you must’ve had a visual feast.”
“But later I realized, with a living iceberg like that, anyone would be frozen to death.”
Su Yuan shrugged indifferently, “It’s not that bad. Everyone has their own personality. That’s just how she is, and I respect that.”
“There’s no truly cold-hearted girl in the world. At most, she just hasn’t met the right person yet…”
Su Yuan didn’t care, “Then I hope she meets the right person someday.”
…
Education Bureau.
Director’s Office.
In the Director’s personal seat sat a girl who looked about twelve or thirteen years old.
Her appearance was stunning, as if crafted by the gods themselves.
Long silver-white hair framed her face, and her mismatched eyes were bewitching.
Her left eye was crimson red, like a flawless ruby engulfed in flame.
Her right eye was a deep blue, like a clear, tranquil lake that drew one in irresistibly.
She leaned back in her chair.
A lime-flavored lollipop in her mouth.
Her short legs dangled in the air, unable to reach the floor, gently swinging back and forth.
In her hands was the latest popular manga, Electric Drill Man, which she read with great interest.
“Buzz—Buzz—”
The phone on the desk rang.
The silver-haired girl frowned slightly at being interrupted, then lazily reached out to pick up the phone.
“Director, Lan City No.1 High School has reported that during this year’s Awakening Ceremony, two SSS-level Talent holders and one SS-level Talent holder appeared!”
“They’re on their way now to begin the corresponding resource-tilt certification…”
The staff member reported in detail.
The silver-haired loli, lollipop still in her mouth, mumbled indistinctly, “Got it…”
Just then—
Creak—
The office door opened.
A graceful figure stepped into the room.
If the silver-haired girl symbolized the beauty of youth—
Then the woman before her was the very embodiment of sensual allure.
She had a tall, curvaceous figure, and long, ice-blue hair draped over her shoulders, resting atop her impressive chest.
Her stunning face bore a strong resemblance to the silver-haired girl—seven parts similar. But the mole at the corner of her eye added a natural seductiveness to her expression.
At the moment, however, her beautiful face was filled with helplessness.
“Sis, I told you already, stop pretending to be me.”
Had there been an outsider present at this moment—
They would’ve been absolutely dumbfounded hearing this curvaceous, seductive woman call the petite, twelve-year-old-looking loli ‘sis.’
But that was the truth.
This mature beauty with ice-blue hair and an incredible figure…
Was the younger sister of the silver-haired loli—and the current Director of the Lan City Education Bureau, Shangguan Ru.