Chapter 220

"Not bad, a promising seedling with S-rank talent—no matter what, we must find a way to keep him in our city; I'll go inform the principal of Jianan University right away, so he pays special attention."

"Wu Jiang values talent, he has already set his sights on Ye Xiu, intending to recruit him into Jianan City's Night Watch organization."

"The several other prominent families of Jianan City, seeing this, all lowered their heads and remained silent."

"Even if we concede ten thousand steps, couldn't this young man be from one of their families?"

"Now looking at their own younger generation, all have mediocre talent, leaving the several clan heads feeling ashamed."

"Ye Xiu did not become complacent just because his talent was S-rank; he clearly understood that talent was only one factor—what kind of ability he awakened was the key."

"Lin Meng saw Ye Xiu already standing firm in the awakening formation, and her heart tightened as well."

"To her, whether it was an offensive, defensive, or healing-type support ability, if used well, it would be highly promising."

"But she knew that for Ye Xiu, what he wanted was surely an offensive ability."

"Ye Xiu's awakening ceremony began, and everyone's attention fell on him, including those standing outside the formation's barrier, who also focused here."

"Jianan High School finally produced another S-rank talent examinee, someone who could make headlines across the entire city and even the province."

"When one person attains the Dao, even the chickens and dogs ascend to heaven; thus the principal of Jianan High School would receive praise and rewards."

"Ye Xiu paid no heed to the outside world's attention, focusing entirely on his own awakening ceremony."

"As time passed second by second, his awakening was equally lengthy; yet no one dared disturb him—not even the few lackeys of Cui Cheng who had been noisy earlier, now they kept their mouths shut."

"Because they knew what S-rank signified."

"And they knew what they would face if they offended an S-rank awakened one."

"Suddenly, a layer of impenetrable dark clouds swept in from the previously clear sky, blotting out the sun and enveloping the entire Jianan City."

"The wind howled, the black clouds pressed down."

"Such an omen appearing meant someone was about to awaken an extraordinary power!"

"Now, the row of high-ranking officials on the platform all stood up in shock."

"The principal was even more excited, his face flushed red."

"\"Could Jianan High School be about to produce another peerless powerhouse? Ye Xiu, you're amazing! \""

"\"Congratulations in advance, old brother—look at this omen; Ye Xiu's awakened ability might be a forbidden power that comes once a century, his future is limitless. \""

"Upon hearing this, the principal became even more excited—forbidden extraordinary power, that is the kind of force that can destroy heaven and earth."

"If that were true, then he, a mere high school principal, would soon ascend alongside him, possibly even displacing the president of Jianan University."

"Just thinking of that possibility, the old principal's mouth corners could no longer be contained."

"But just then, the heavenly omen suddenly receded like a tide, and the sky quickly returned to normal."

"\"What's going on? \""

"Everyone was bewildered, even Ye Xiu furrowed his brows, yet his gaze remained steadfast."

"The next second, a piercing cry rang out, tearing through the heavens and drilling into everyone's ears."

"Accompanying that cry, a phoenix totem appeared above Ye Xiu's head."

"The image flashed by in an instant, so fast one might think it an illusion."

"But since nearly everyone's gaze remained fixed on Ye Xiu, they all saw what that totem signified."

"For a moment, the entire barrier fell terrifyingly silent, even quieter than when Cui Cheng measured his A-rank talent."

"Everyone's expressions varied—some looked strange, others immediately revealed a gloating look."

"Lin Meng sensed the atmosphere was off, and for a moment she frowned in confusion."

"That heavenly omen, that phoenix totem—no matter how you looked at it, it was impressive; Ye Xiu's awakened extraordinary power should be formidable, yet judging by everyone's expressions, it seemed otherwise."

"Just then, Cui Cheng's lackeys suddenly threw their heads back and laughed loudly."

"Soon after, more and more people joined the laughing crowd."

"\"Hahaha, you went to all this trouble, and the result is this ridiculous thing? \""

"\"Useless—how did he awaken as a Summoner? It's the most worthless, chicken-rib ability out there, not even as good as my C-rank Berserker. \""

"\"Tsk tsk, his S-rank talent has just fallen—what a fickle world; thus they say high talent is useless if paired with an useless ability, no matter how strong the talent, it's just a fart. \""

"At this moment, the principal plopped down onto his chair, his face ashen."

"Just as he had been excited moments ago, he was now utterly dejected."

"Even Wu Jiang silently sighed, sat down without a sound, and stopped looking at Ye Xiu."

"What a fine seedling, what top-notch talent—yet it's wasted on a Summoner..."

"Lin Meng listened to the surrounding chatter, feeling quite puzzled."

"Are Summoners really weak? Or does this world have some fatal flaw with Summoners that makes everyone reject them?"

"Lin Meng couldn't just grab someone on the spot to clarify things for her, so she could only wait—wait for Ye Xiu to come down and then ask him clearly."

"And when Ye Xiu learned he had awakened as a Summoner, his eyes truly flashed with a hint of disappointment."

"But Lin Meng saw clearly that Ye Xiu merely felt a momentary regret, then quickly returned to composure, as if he hadn't been struck by it."

"Ye Xiu calmly nodded to the nearby teacher, then stepped down from the testing platform with steady steps."

"Lin Meng calculated the time; she didn't have much left, so she took a few steps forward and quickly approached Ye Xiu."

"\"Come with me for a moment. \""

"Having spoken, Lin Meng swiftly turned and vanished into the barrier."

"Ye Xiu had been pondering his next plan when he suddenly heard his sister's voice, and his whole body jolted."

"Looking up, he saw only a familiar slender figure swiftly exit the barrier and disappear into the crowd."

"Ye Xiu didn't have time for the homeroom teacher coming to find him; he immediately chased after her."

"The homeroom teacher lunged at empty air, fuming and stomping his feet."

"\"You little brat, you little brat! Is scoring an S-rank that impressive? \""】

He originally still wanted to come comfort Ye Xiu, so that he wouldn't lose heart.

Although supernatural power is that of a summoner, in this life he cannot be given power to participate in battle, but S-rank talent itself is quite persuasive, and with Ye Xiu's solid theoretical knowledge, in the future being a teacher at a university will be more than enough.

Who would have thought that kid actually ran away!

Ye Xiu closely chased Lin Meng, jogging all the way, and soon arrived at a deserted spot on the other side of the playground.

In the distance, the big square remained noisy with voices, and he could even hear people still discussing him.

Lin Meng walked out from behind the big tree and waved at him.

Seeing that it really was a pretty older sister, Ye Xiu felt a moment of panic in his heart.

The older sister saw that he had awakened? Does that mean she also knows that he awakened as a summoner?

For some reason, Ye Xiu lowered his head guiltily.

He had previously, speaking confidently in front of the older sister, said he would become a Night Watcher to grow stronger, and in the future repay her; now looking back, it really was big talk.

As a summoner, he is even inferior to an ordinary warrior; the older sister must be very disappointed in him, right?

Just thinking that he might lose the older sister's attention made Ye Xiu feel uneasy all over.

At this moment, he secretly decided in his heart to reveal that secret of his.

He wanted to tell the older sister that even if he awakened as a summoner, he also had a way to become stronger.