Chapter 244: Inquiring for Information

After dealing with this group of big shots, Zhou Qiang began to clean up another list.

Humans have a higher chance of awakening when facing life and death situations. In this recent beast attack, aside from Li Yang who had previously awakened the Flame Body, there were many similar individuals, totaling around a dozen.

They were all attacked by beasts while causing trouble, their family members killed by beasts, and even themselves barely escaping death.

They were able to participate in this troublemaking operation, which in itself was not a good thing. Given their attitude towards the Awakening Academy, even if they awakened abilities, they would not become a help to humanity but rather a menace.

If they did not awaken abilities, even if they harbored resentment, they could not do much, only venting online or cursing awakeners.

But once they awakened abilities, it was different. Sooner or later, they would retaliate against society.

Therefore, awakening abilities, for them, was not a good thing; it was more like a death knell for them.

Following the list, Zhou Qiang took action one by one, eliminating these people, clearing the potential threats before returning to the academy.

“Dean Lin, I have cleared everyone on the list, not a single one left,” Zhou Qiang reported.

Dean Lin smiled, “Well done.”

Zhou Qiang sighed, “Can you please not assign me these dirty missions in the future? I really don’t want to do such things; I feel like I’m turning into a villain!”

Dean Lin shrugged, “Apart from you, who else in the entire academy has the ability to silently kill so many people? After this bloody incident, the status of awakeners will indeed rise, gaining the respect and position they deserve. However, openly taking action will still cause problems. Besides you, there is no one else.”

As Zhou Qiang was about to respond, his phone rang. Glancing at it, he saw it was a call from Ye Xuan.

Answering the call, Zhou Qiang said, “Ye Xuan, you can still make calls? I heard you went undercover in the East Sea?”

Ye Xuan whispered, “Yes, I’ve encountered some trouble here. Can you and Dean Lin help me out?”

Immediately, Zhou Qiang inquired, “What kind of trouble?”

Ye Xuan explained, “Among humans, there is an individual whose ability is to communicate with beasts. This guy has become a traitor, joining one of the Four Sea Kings of the East Sea, the Black Dragon King. He watched the live broadcast of me killing the Nine Infants, recognized my Xuanwu Divine Body, and believes I am related to Ye Xuan. Please find a way to prove that I am still at the academy.”

Enraged by this revelation, Zhou Qiang exclaimed, “There are traitors among humans? I will eliminate him!”

Ye Xuan shook his head, “I don’t know the identity of the other party, only that he is male, not too old, wearing a jellyfish as an oxygen mask on his head. I couldn’t see his face clearly, but I know he has recently prospered and is doing well.”

Frowning, Zhou Qiang said, “Only this information? That’s not easy to investigate.”

With the rebirth of spiritual energy, crises and opportunities coexisted. Young people who recently prospered were emerging one after another, making it difficult to investigate based solely on this.

Ye Xuan replied, “Then don’t investigate. Help me resolve my undercover crisis first. As long as I get through this, I will find a way to deal with this guy. You can trust me.”

Zhou Qiang agreed, “Alright, leave this matter to me.”

During Zhou Qiang’s phone call, the speaker was on, allowing Dean Lin to hear the conversation clearly.

After Ye Xuan explained the situation and hung up, Dean Lin and Zhou Qiang discussed how to prove Ye Xuan’s presence at the school.

The next day, a rumor spread throughout the Awakening Academy that Ye Xuan had a date with a curvaceous beauty from the school, caught by Su Mengli, leading to a fight where Ye Xuan was burned on the buttocks by Su Mengli’s Flame Red Lotus, resulting in his hospitalization.

The rumor was detailed, even including a photo of the beauty, circulating widely on the school forum, generating high interest.

Ye Xuan and Su Mengli, both prominent figures in the academy, with formidable strength, had always been quite affectionate. Now, their relationship faced a setback, causing a significant stir.

Some awakeners sided with Ye Xuan, considering it a misunderstanding, believing Su Mengli was jealous.

Ye Xuan was accused of cheating just for normal interactions with other female students and even physically assaulting someone, which seemed unreasonable.

Another group of awakeners supported Su Mengli, viewing men as untrustworthy, claiming that money could corrupt them.

As a top-tier awakener, Ye Xuan could not resist the advances of women, cheating first, and getting burned on the buttocks was just his due.

In conclusion, the situation was highly intense, with almost all students discussing the matter.

Kong Ming, also known as Kong Wenming, came to the school vicinity at noon to gather information.

He had a friend at the Magic City Awakening Academy and wanted to subtly inquire about some news, which was not difficult.

Pretending to be casual, Kong Wenming asked, “Old Zhang, isn’t Ye Xuan the most popular figure at your Magic City Awakening Academy? Have there been any recent updates about him?”

Old Zhang was taken aback, “Why do you want to know about this?”

Kong Wenming chuckled, “What else could it be? This Ye Xuan, with such high popularity from live-streaming the extermination of the Nine Infants, is my idol. I just want to know his recent situation. Isn’t that normal?”

Old Zhang laughed, “Makes sense. Let me tell you, this Ye Xuan is not a good person. He already has a beauty like Su Mengli as his girlfriend and is still flirting with other girls in the academy. Yesterday, he was caught by Su Mengli, resulting in a fight where Ye Xuan got his buttocks burned. I heard he’s in the hospital now!”

Surprised, Kong Wenming exclaimed, “Ye Xuan is actually like this? It’s hard to truly know a person’s character, right? Could this be a rumor?”

Old Zhang replied, “How could it be a rumor? Although there was no video of their fight, someone went to the scene and took photos. Look at these places, cracked ground, pitch-black, obviously scorched by Su Mengli’s Flame Red Lotus. This incident is definitely not fake! With this conflict between them, I estimate they are likely to break up. Su Mengli is my goddess. When they officially announce their breakup, I will send a love letter to Su Goddess. Do you think I have a chance?”

Appreciating the information provided, Kong Wenming did not dismiss Old Zhang’s fantasies but instead said, “Of course, you have a chance. Ye Xuan is just a passing figure in the Goddess’ life. You are the one she will end up with.”

“Really? Look, this is a photo of the goddess. Don’t we look perfect together?” Old Zhang asked excitedly.

Kong Wenming jokingly replied, “Indeed, you two are a perfect match, a match made in heaven!”

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