Chapter 224 - 172: The Impending Journey to the Demon Beast Battlefield (2)
Chapter 224: Chapter 172: The Impending Journey to the Demon Beast Battlefield (2)
Fang Xiu was exasperated.
’How is this Kajimi getting more and more human-like?’
"Oh! Understood, Master!"
Kajimi nodded slightly.
Fang Xiu smiled and reached out to rub Kajimi’s hair.
Sometimes, Fang Xiu wished Kajimi wasn’t a Demon.
A Succubus, after all, was different from a human.
Besides, Kajimi’s current affection for him was purely due to their contract.
If the contract were to disappear, that might not be the case anymore.
That was why, even though Kajimi always tried to Charm him and get intimate,
Fang Xiu felt her actions didn’t stem from her own true will.
And so, he couldn’t cross any lines.
"Hehe, Kajimi likes it when Master pets my head like this."
Kajimi looked at Fang Xiu with a wide smile.
"Kajimi, I might have to go out again soon. I’ll probably be with friends, so you..."
Before Fang Xiu could finish his sentence,
Kajimi said, "I’ll stay by Master’s side. You can’t leave me behind this time!"
"I didn’t say I was leaving you behind. I’m telling you to be prepared. You might have to stay in Invisibility the whole time, and you’re not allowed to make a move without my explicit order. Got it?"
This time, Kajimi could use Invisibility for over twenty-four hours without any cooldown.
Having Kajimi around was naturally better than not.
At the very least, she would be useful if they encountered a Demon Beast they couldn’t handle, or if a situation like last time occurred.
Kajimi could be a lifesaver.
"Mm, no problem!"
Kajimi nodded.
This was one of the benefits of the contract; Kajimi would obey Fang Xiu’s commands.
"Alright, I’m going to get some rest."
Fang Xiu nodded slightly.
"Goodnight, Master!"
Kajimi said with a smile.
Fang Xiu nodded slightly.
...
Early the next morning,
Fang Xiu received a text message.
It was a notification about the time for the competition.
"Hunt a Level 20 BOSS?"
Seeing this mission, Fang Xiu felt a bit exasperated.
’Isn’t this a little unfair to the others?’
When Fang Xiu was Level 15, he could already hunt Level 40 BOSSes.
Although he had Kajimi’s help back then, the current Fang Xiu would have no problem hunting a Level 40 BOSS by himself.
And now, they wanted him to team up to hunt a Level 20 BOSS.
This mission would indeed be difficult for a newcomer.
Even if all three people in a team were Level 20, it would still be difficult.
But for Fang Xiu, it was a little too easy.
However, there was an additional note.
There was only one Level 20 BOSS, and killing it would earn a reward.
As for whether one could enter the Demon Beast Battlefield, that depended on more than just killing the BOSS.
One’s performance throughout the mission—reactions when encountering Demon Beasts, how they were dealt with, and so on—would also be key.
All of these would be used as judging criteria.
So, it wasn’t just about killing the BOSS to get into the Demon Beast Battlefield.
There were many ways to qualify.
"The time is tomorrow morning?"
Fang Xiu hadn’t expected it to start so soon.
But sooner was better.
Otherwise, although he could practice his Cultivation at home, Fang Xiu still found it a bit boring.
Just then, Fang Xiu’s phone rang again.
He glanced at it. It was Chu Qingxue.
"Hello."
Fang Xiu answered the call.
Chu Qingxue’s gentle voice came from the other end. "Fang Xiu, the competition is tomorrow. When should we go? I’ll pick you up!"
"Mm, you can decide the time. I’m fine with whatever."
Fang Xiu didn’t refuse.
"Okay, so where should we meet?"
Chu Qingxue asked.
"Let’s just meet near the villa from yesterday."
Fang Xiu didn’t give a direct location.
Because of the Gate World’s existence, Fang Xiu still hadn’t told Chu Qingxue his exact address.
"Mm, okay!"
Chu Qingxue didn’t think much of it.
She simply agreed, and then he heard someone on her end calling her name.
"Okay, Mom, I’m coming now!"
Chu Qingxue answered.
Then she lowered her voice and said to Fang Xiu, "I’m out shopping with my mom. I’ll pick you up tomorrow!"
"Mm."
Fang Xiu grunted in acknowledgment.
Then he hung up.
’Looks like it’s time to buy a villa!’
After all, hiding like this wasn’t a long-term solution.
He couldn’t just forbid Chu Qingxue from coming over, could he?
She would definitely start getting some other ideas.
Fang Xiu picked up his phone, about to call Li Mu. He had previously asked her to investigate the villa on the other side—who owned it, and were they thinking of selling?
There had been no follow-up yet.
But just then, another call came in.
"Luo Xing?"
Fang Xiu answered the call.
"Brother Fang, you have to take me with you!"
The moment the call connected, Luo Xing’s voice came through.
"What’s wrong?"
Fang Xiu asked.
"Did you see the text? A three-person team to hunt a Level 20 BOSS! I’m only Level 16, and I know most people are Level 16 or even lower. How are we supposed to hunt that?"
Luo Xing quickly explained.
"Huh? You guys aren’t Level 20 yet?"
Fang Xiu was taken aback.
’I figured everyone should be around Level 20 by now. Otherwise, what’s the point of this competition?’
"No way, Brother Fang. You think we’re all like you? You’re SSS Level! Most of us only have an A Level Awakened Talent. After more than a month of Cultivation, reaching Level 15-16 is already the result of a lot of hard work!"
Luo Xing explained helplessly.
’Is this the difference? He’d worked so hard just to reach Level 16. And in Fang Xiu’s eyes, that was considered weak?’
"Chu Qingxue is also Level 20,"
Fang Xiu said.
"Chu Qingxue? The campus belle? She’s S Level, Brother Fang! You can’t compare us to you two geniuses!"
Although an A Level Awakened Talent was already considered genius-level in many people’s eyes,
it really didn’t count for much when compared to Fang Xiu and Chu Qingxue.
"Ahem, is that so?"
’Looks like I overestimated these people somewhat.’
"Yeah! Otherwise, why do you think the graduation requirement for universities like Zongheng University is only Level 20+ at most?"
Luo Xing continued, "Those are four-year universities! Reaching Level 20+ within four years already makes you a genius!"
"I guess that’s true!"
Fang Xiu himself was Level 27, and Chu Qingxue was Level 20.
So he naturally felt that it was normal for everyone to be Level 20.
Looking at it now, it seemed he had been a bit presumptuous.
"So, Brother Fang, can you team up with me?"
Luo Xing quickly stated his intention.
He really wanted to team up with Fang Xiu.
After all, Fang Xiu’s strength was undeniable.
The pop-ups on the website and the internal messages...
...all proved that Fang Xiu was powerful enough.
This time it was a team event. As long as Fang Xiu was willing to team up, they could definitely hunt the Demon Beast.
"Teaming up also depends on individual performance. Do you still have trouble aiming?"
Fang Xiu asked directly.
"It’s accurate! Ridiculously accurate! Last night, I was dead on even without using my hands."
Luo Xing answered hastily.
"Fine, then the three of us will be a team."
Fang Xiu said.
"Huh? Three? Who else?"
Luo Xing was stunned and asked.
’Did Brother Fang decide so quickly?’
"Chu Qingxue!"
Fang Xiu replied.
This had been decided long ago.
Fang Xiu knew that Luo Xing would definitely come looking for him.
There was no need for him to ask.
"Chu... Campus Belle Chu? Brother Fang, you’re really something! Teaming up like this... I’ll look so good!"
Luo Xing was very excited.
"So teaming up with me doesn’t give you face?"
Fang Xiu shot back.
"No... that’s not it! It also gives me face, a lot of face!"
Luo Xing was a little embarrassed.
...
After hanging up, Fang Xiu called Li Mu again.
He wanted to ask about the villa.
However, the call didn’t go through.
’Li Mu must be busy with matters related to the Demon Beast Battlefield. After all, this is related to the Awakening Hall. And Li Mu is one of the Vice Hall Masters of the Awakening Hall.’
There was nothing to be done. Fang Xiu could only give up for now.
He would ask again when he got the chance in the future.
...
The next day, Fang Xiu woke up early.
After eating the breakfast Kajimi prepared, he set out.
Kajimi followed him, in Invisibility.
Today was the day of the competition.
It was also the day that would decide whether or not he could enter the Demon Beast Battlefield.
Fang Xiu was looking forward to it.
This meant he would soon be able to enter the Demon Beast Battlefield!