Chapter 81: Handsome Faces Attract Trouble

Nighttime.

A seemingly innocent little girl with freckles on her face entered the city.

She appeared to be only about twelve or thirteen years old.

Everyone was quite certain that this young girl was underage, not yet eighteen!

Initially, people thought she was just a passerby and started to disperse.

But then...

A low growl.

Just behind the girl, a huge dog leisurely strolled in from outside the city.

A pure white long-haired dog.

Most notably, there were two distinct stripes on its forehead.

In other words...

A level two demon beast.

Instantly, everyone became alert, their eyes filled with murderous intent as they looked at the dog demon, ready to strike at any moment.

A demon had slipped into the vicinity of Border City?

Even deeper within Border City, a terrifying energy spread.

It was clear that this scene had also attracted attention.

"Hehe, don't be scared."

"His name is Da Bai, and he's very well-behaved."

"He's my awakened item."

Gently stroking Da Bai's fur, the white dog simply lay down, allowing the girl to jump onto his back.

Once the girl was seated securely,

Da Bai started to run swiftly, nimbly weaving through the streets without hitting any buildings.

"Whoa, Da Bai, slow down!"

"Such a naughty boy!"

"Oh, by the way, my name is Lin Xiaoxiao~"

In the blink of an eye, the girl's figure disappeared from the sight of many onlookers.

Only the name Lin Xiaoxiao lingered in the air.

The ominous energy that had lingered outside also gradually receded, as if acknowledging the girl's words.

Leaving only the gasps of amazement from the crowd.

"She... she just said... awakened item?"

"A twelve or thirteen-year-old with an awakened item?"

"That has to be a real demon beast, I’m a second-time awakener myself, I can't be mistaken!"

"But there’s no savagery in that beast's eyes, only intelligence."

"And... could she possibly be considered a second-time awakener?"

"Another rare prodigy indeed."

For the reporters, the happiest time of the year is the entrance examination at Mo Pavilion Academy, which brings a flurry of hot news stories.

But it is also the most painful.

Watching one super genius after another, individuals they could hardly imagine, appear right before their eyes.

The feeling of being outshined is enough to make one miserable for days.

Why are others so exceptional?

While they themselves feel utterly mediocre.

Could it be that their existence is just to highlight the brilliance of these individuals?

Just then...

Another roar of an engine sounded.

A pink sports car made a stylish stop at the city gate.

Everyone looked on with anticipation.

But interest faded quickly when they saw a flamboyant middle-aged man stepping out.

Pavilion Master Lin: ??

After all, he was a sixth awakening.

Even in Border City, that ranked him among the top, right?

Just like that, no presence?

Zhao Qingyi opened the car door and got out.

Her expression was cold.

Under the moonlight, she looked even more ethereal.

"Holy crap, what a beauty!"

One reporter was dumbstruck, wiping the drool from his chin, and quickly jogged back, his camera lens nearly colliding with Zhao Qingyi.

He shot from every conceivable angle, 360°, no dead spots.

"Stop shooting, that's Zhao Qingyi."

"A student at Spirit Mind Academy. I did an interview with her when she enrolled."

Another reporter kindly pointed out, fiddling with his equipment.

"No use, you calling her Zhao Qingyi doesn't make her known."

"Just say she's a suspected new goddess-level super genius from Mo Pavilion Academy, and reveal her real identity in a few days."

"Stir up the buzz for a couple of days. With those looks, isn't the topic maxed out?"

The reporter scoffed, continuing to shoot photos with professional precision.

Each photo was shot as if it were a piece of fine art, stunningly beautiful.

Gorgeous.

In an instant, all the reporters were frozen in place, then the next second, they rushed over.

Makes sense!

Compared to most ordinary people, if an ugly man is among the super geniuses, how does his talent matter?

Only gamblers pay attention, while others just watch for the excitement.

But handsome men and beautiful women are always the talk of the town at every tea and meal.

Take Zhao Zicheng from the day before yesterday, for example. The odds at the gambling house weren't high, but his topic and news posts were very popular online.

Now, with Zhao Qingyi, it's all about capturing traffic...

Suddenly, like sharks smelling blood, the reporters surrounded Zhao Qingyi.

Despite her icy expression, Zhao Qingyi clearly looked a bit overwhelmed. Pavilion Master Lin had no intention of helping her. He just leaned against the wall, watching with a smile.

"Boy, if you can't handle this little scene, you won't be able to make it in Border City," he remarked.

He sighed, casually placed the sports car keys on the hood, and walked away.

He had tried hard to instill some wisdom into her naive mind during the drive. Whether she could survive better in Border City depended on her own fortune now.

As for himself...

Maybe Demon-Suppressing Pass was where he belonged.

In the next few years, Jiangbei Province wouldn't face much pressure. Staying in Jiangbei would just be a waste of his time.

...

"Boss Yu, it's really bustling at the city gate."

"That guy with the tombstone on his back, what's his story?"

"He seems pretty cool."

"Do you think... I could beat him up?"

Zhao Zicheng clenched his fists, looking at Yu Sheng eagerly, as if seeking confirmation.

Yu Sheng thought for a moment. "If it's just about hanging him up and beating him, you could do it."

...

Zhao Zicheng's mouth twitched slightly, and he quickly took a deep breath. "Psh, in the end, we're all just at the first awakening. Who's afraid of who?"

"I don't believe he... he can beat me to death!"

Zhao Zicheng grinned, laughing smugly.

But Yu Sheng quietly interjected, "If he hits you with that tombstone, you might... indeed... not be able to block it."

???

The hell, hit me with a tombstone!

Zhao Zicheng was disheveled by the wind, but thinking about that huge tombstone, and his own small punching bag, he couldn't help but swallow.

Seems like... that's actually the case.

"Heh, at least I'm better looking than him."

Eventually, Zhao Zicheng found a feeble excuse.

"But in Sin City, being handsome can get you beaten up."

"And you might get..."

"Um..."

"Your butt..."

Yu Sheng looked at Zhao Zicheng pityingly, as if he could already foresee the kind of troubles he would encounter in Sin City.