Free Web NovelImmersed in studying the Spirit Mark-objectified wall, it took about a minute for the young girl to notice the unfriendly gaze of the young man behind her. She quickly turned around, extended her tender white hand to him, and grinned, “Hehe, sorry! I forgot to introduce myself!”
The young man didn’t speak or shake her hand, but his disdainful and somewhat angry attitude was fully expressed in his eye-roll.
“You’d best have a reasonable explanation for your identity, or your end will be very miserable!”
Although he was a very patient person, he was definitely not overflowing with compassion.
Seeing that the young man had no intention of shaking her hand, the girl nonchalantly withdrew her hand, tucked it into her jacket pocket, and bowed slightly, saying, “Hello, my name is Dorees Hatuoer. Mr. Feinikesi (Phoenix) recommended me here for an internship. I’ll be troubling you for the next three months.”
As she spoke, she took out a recommendation letter from her pocket and handed it to the young man.
It was a pure black envelope, sealed with a golden Phoenix emblem fire wax.
Hearing the great name of “Phoenix” and seeing the fire wax on the envelope, the young man slightly furrowed his brow and took the envelope.
He took a griffin-shaped letter opener from the desk, broke the fire wax, and pulled out the letter paper, which was imprinted with an oak branch pattern, from the envelope and unfolded it.
“Dear Zhang Yu:
How are you? I am Adelaide Phoenix. It has been a long time since we parted ways in Mountain City last year.”
Zhang Yu quickly scanned the letter’s content, then put down the letter paper and looked at the young girl beside him, silently sizing her up.
“When I spoke to Mr. Feinikesi (Phoenix)’s secretary last week, she mentioned that a new member with a recommendation letter would be coming to Mountain City for an internship soon. Is it her?”
“The letter paper has Mr. Feinikesi (Phoenix)’s self-created solidified Spell spells, and this Miss also has the aura of the black sun totem. It shouldn’t be fake.”
“However, is this the unpolished gem Mr. Feinikesi (Phoenix) found on his Dream Come True Journey? She looks very ordinary, not like the astonishingly brilliant person in the rumors. Is this what they call ‘talent hidden within’?” Zhang Yu thought.
Adelaide Phoenix, as the number two figure in the Eclipse Society Chairman’s lineage, personally assesses and recruits several exceptionally talented Psychic and urban legend almost every year to join the Eclipse Society and be cultivated as his and the Chairman’s confidants. This tradition has continued for nearly ten years.
In fact, the kind of situation often seen in novels, where someone sees a genius and thinks, “This is terrifying! This person cannot be allowed to stay!” rarely happens within the Eclipse Society, at least not on the Chairman’s side.
Zhang Yu himself was noticed and recruited into the Eclipse Society by Phoenix because of his experience as a potential Psychic. He thoroughly researched the Power of urban legend, found their weak points, successfully hunted a B Level urban legend, and even drew his own Spirit Mark, becoming a lone Psychic.
Of course, being noticed by Phoenix also had to do with his third uncle, Zhang Shuo.
However, this young girl was different from him.
As a confidant of the Chairman’s lineage, he had actually heard some rumors about Phoenix’s new recruits this year, and this young girl was said to be the most outstanding among them.
Rumor has it that Phoenix discovered this young girl in early February of this year while he was enjoying himself at Dream Come True Entertainment City. freeωebnovēl.c૦m
At the newly opened boxing arena in Dream Come True Entertainment City, Phoenix instantly saw her potential to become a high-level urban legend in this young girl, who had achieved thirteen consecutive victories. So, after the match, he met with her privately.
Originally, Phoenix only saw the girl’s terrifying combat talent, but after meeting her privately, he discovered even more surprising shining points in her.
Born in the slums outside Dream Come True Entertainment City, she had studied Spell for less than half a year. Although she only mastered basic Spells below number thirty-five, her application of Spells had already reached the level of some masters who had specialized in Spells for many years, and she even dabbled in rough methods of combining multiple Spells.
It is important to know that the combined application of basic Spells is one of the ways to develop precise Spells and even forbidden Spells.
The ability displayed by the girl was like going straight to the final Big Boss after completing the novice tutorial. Although she didn’t achieve a first-try kill, she successfully made the Big Boss enter its second phase and knocked off more than half of its health.
Even more outrageous was that the materials she used to learn Spells were pirated learning materials full of errors, obtained from who knows where; yet, she stubbornly learned day and night, extracting the essence and discarding the dross, mastering all the correct content within them.
In addition, as a descendant of a mythical urban legend who once followed the Big Boss, she somehow awakened a trace of Power from her ancestors across generations after devouring a few urban legend core bodies she won through boxing.
It is said that after meeting the young girl, Phoenix was in a great mood. He immediately went all-in on the last-place horse at the newly opened horse racing track in Dream Come True Entertainment City, not for any other reason, but because the horse’s nickname, “Dorees,” sounded similar to the girl’s name. As a result, Phoenix caused Dream Come True Entertainment City its biggest loss since Wang Bu Liu Xing, with odds of one to forty-seven.
As he pondered, Zhang Yu seemed to remember something and looked at the young girl, asking, “Dorees, I heard your Power...”
Rumors are just rumors; it’s best to just listen to them. Before last week, Zhang Yu didn't know Dorees was coming to Mountain City, so he didn’t pay too much attention to it.
The things those X Heavenly God and Elder factions were doing were already giving him enough headaches. How could he have the time to care about a new member he didn’t know if he would interact with?
“The Power of Goddess Hatuoer?” Dorees smiled shyly and replied, “Actually, I only possess a very small portion of the Power. You, you shouldn’t listen to their nonsense.”
Just like child stars who gain fame early and are likely to be “besieged” by various gossiping crowds when they enter school, after achieving some success in the “siege,” they will then piece together a series of rumors based on the fragmented information they obtain.
Before coming to Mountain City, while undergoing training at an educational institution under black sun Brothers Technology Company, the young girl also experienced similar treatment.
Now, in that educational institution, Dorees has been rumored to be the reincarnation of Goddess Hatuoer, which is quite outrageous.
During those three-plus months, this “poor Miss” from the Extinction-Bringer of Old Days's corrupt God Kingdom barely had a single night of sound sleep. At the gambling tables in Dream Come True Entertainment City, if someone was praised by others at the table like that, they would basically leave the table with nothing but their underwear.
The so-called feeling of being flattered and overwhelmed with gratitude was probably like this.
To avoid the “siege” of other students, Dorees had to bury herself in the library of that educational institution. In just over three months, she read almost all the books in the entire library and completed her studies, which others would need at least a year to finish, in three months.
Thus, after being specially approved for an early internship, she gained another label: “Study God.”
“Goddess Hatuoer? That’s quite rare.” Zhang Yu nodded thoughtfully.
Goddess Hatuoer, as the daughter of Ra, the Sun God, who was the head of the Heliopolis Ennead in legends, can almost be considered the most outstanding type among mythical urban legend.
Possessing her Power is equivalent to having a ticket to A-Level, and the lower limit of future Spiritual Energy fluctuation levels is also A-Level.
Astonishing combat talent, terrifying learning ability, commendable diligence, and the rare and excellent Power possessed from the urban legend core body itself.
Combining all these conditions, plus Phoenix’s favor, it’s no exaggeration to say that she is the current “Version’s Daughter” of the Eclipse Society Chairman’s faction.
Recalling the various rumors about the young girl, Zhang Yu couldn't help but sigh with emotion. The gap between people can sometimes truly be greater than the gap between humans and paramecia.
Although most abilities in this world can be cultivated to a relatively high level through acquired training, in the matters of Spell and Spiritual Energy fluctuation level improvement, some people or urban legend are much stronger than most, even without careful cultivation.
However, while he felt Feelings (sigh with emotion) and perhaps a little envious, Zhang Yu had no jealousy towards the young girl whatsoever.
Except for those naturally bitter people, jealousy usually only arises when there is a conflict of interest, and he had no conflict of interest with the young girl.
A “raw jade” like the young girl, with extraordinary talent and diligence, coupled with Phoenix’s focused cultivation, will definitely return to Phoenix’s side for employment in the future. After this internship period, she won’t have much interaction with him, this “High Official.”
“However, if I can build a good relationship with her, when she rises in the future, perhaps she will remember my care during her internship and give me a slight boost?” Zhang Yu thought.
After a brief thought, he decided how to treat Dorees during this period.
“Just treat her like Mr. Feinikesi (Phoenix)’s own daughter!”
Pulling back his thoughts, he looked Dorees up and down, smiling slightly. “You must be tired from your journey. Why don’t you rest early today?”
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“Tomorrow I’ll take you to get familiar with the work here. Speaking of which, you’ve really come at the right time. Something big is about to happen in Mountain City recently, and you should be able to learn a lot this trip.”
The reason urban legend spread is that, most of the time, some of their content is true.
From the moment the young Miss entered the door, she had been engrossed in studying the Spiritual Energy-materialized wall. This behavior indicated that, just as the rumors said, she was almost maniacally eager for knowledge. So, Zhang Yu decided to satisfy her curiosity.
To build a good relationship with someone, besides respect, isn’t the best way to cater to their preferences?
“How about this: I’ll have someone take you to your accommodation to rest, and then I’ll take you to buy some new clothes? It looks like you didn’t bring much luggage.”
“Oh, and you can freely access the data room at this base. If there’s any data or books you want to see, just tell the people below, and they’ll get them for you and send them to your accommodation.”
Zhang Yu was speaking while taking out his phone, about to dial a subordinate, when Dorees spoke.
“No, no need to trouble yourself. Just tell me the address of the accommodation, and I’ll go there myself later,” Dorees said. “It’s my first time in Mountain City, and I want to look around first.”
“Look around?” Zhang Yu frowned. “Do you need me to find two people to accompany you? You don’t know, it’s easy to get lost in Mountain City if no one leads the way.”
“Moreover, Mountain City hasn’t been peaceful recently. If you run into those guys from the Elder faction, who knows what they might do,” Zhang Yu added in his mind.
“No, no!” Dorees waved her hand. “I’ll just look around nearby, I won’t go too far. And Mr. Feinikesi (Phoenix) left me your business card. If I run into trouble, I’ll contact you immediately. Does that work?”
She intended to chase after the young Miss she had met at the main entrance. From her appearance to her demeanor, that young Miss strongly resembled the benefactor who had personally pulled her out of the abyss, bringing the first ray of light into her bleak life.
However, up to this point, she still didn’t know her benefactor’s stance, whether she was hostile to the Eclipse Society. Therefore, she had never revealed her benefactor’s existence to anyone in the Eclipse Society or to any urban legend.
Not even Phoenix!
Although Phoenix was also her benefactor, gratitude also had a first-come, first-served aspect, and the significance of 'help in time of need' versus 'adding icing to the cake' couldn't be generalized.
It was true that Phoenix took her away from the Dream Come True Journey, but in fact, if she had worked hard for a few more years, she could have settled her family and bought a train ticket to leave.
It was also true that Phoenix gave her the opportunity to access more advanced Spell and Alchemy knowledge, but those things could also be exchanged for enough currency at Dream Come True Entertainment City.
However, if it weren’t for Miss Wang Bu Liu Xing, she might still be a little girl running a gambling stall on the street outside Dream Come True Entertainment City, almost unnoticed by anyone.
Zhang Yu was silent for a moment, then nodded. “Alright, let’s add each other’s contact information. I’ll send you the location of the accommodation later.”
“Mhm, mhm,” Dorees responded twice, took out her phone, and exchanged contact information with Zhang Yu.
As the location of several nightclubs in Mountain City, Nine Street at night was bustling with people and exceptionally prosperous.
And on such a street filled with bright lights and entertainment, there would always appear a type of person, almost like a urban legend, dressed similarly and doing similar things: the female university student beggars.
And now, this female university student, kneeling opposite the main entrance of CHARM CLUB, begging because her “father unfortunately passed away from cancer,” was feeling very depressed, because she had met someone.
“You really aren’t going to eat? I just bought it, from that pastry shop over there, a freshly baked pineapple bun! Doesn’t it say on your sign that you haven’t eaten for several days?”
Lu Yibei really wasn’t some pervert who tortured everyone she met; to be tortured by her, one had to meet many conditions.
The reason she was squatting next to the female university student, giving her bread, and chatting with her, was entirely because waiting was simply too boring.
Female university student, “...”
“Speaking of which, what kind of cancer did your dad have? Uh, no offense intended, it’s just that I’ve recently heard some urban legend related to tumors, so I’m a bit curious.”
Female university student, “...”
“Why aren’t you talking? Wait, you’re not one of those young Misses forced to beg by an illegal organization, are you? Is someone nearby watching you, which is why you don’t dare to eat my pineapple bun? How about this, point out who’s watching you, and I can help you!”
“Help you call the police!”
The female university student opened her mouth, seemingly finally unable to resist saying something to Lu Yibei. Just then, two pedestrians passed by them, pausing briefly to carefully read what the female university student had written in front of her. Then, with a very cool gesture, they pulled out a hundred yuan.
And placed it in front of Lu °• N 𝑜 v 𝑒 l i g h t •° Yibei.
“Thank you, thank you! May the fruits born from the Fusang Divine Tree of old, the king of a thousand magpies, the contender who refutes misfortune with money, the monarch of the eight hundred li Peach Garden, the master of marriage and offspring, bless you!”
After thanking the two, Lu Yibei very naturally tucked the banknote into her pocket, without the slightest hint of embarrassment.
It was as if she had done this many times before.
Female university student, “???”
What the heck? What’s going on? Is this person trying to steal my business?
Her eyes widened, her fists clenched, she really couldn’t hold it in anymore, until Lu Yibei took out the red banknote again and put it into her money box.
“Here, for you,” Lu Yibei said expressionlessly.
“Yes, give it to me, that’s right! Strictly speaking, this is my earned income,” the female university student thought, and just as she was about to come back to her senses and go through the motions of thanking Lu Yibei, her mouth twitched violently the next second.
“The person I’m waiting for hasn’t come out yet. Will you chat with me for another hundred yuan?” Lu Yibei said to the female university student.
Female university student, “...” “Please, be a human! Paying me with my own earned income? Even capitalists aren’t as black-hearted as you!”
“You don’t want it?” Seeing the female university student hesitate to take the banknote, Lu Yibei scratched the back of her head and said seriously, “Then how about I buy you all pineapple buns?”
As she spoke, she made a motion to put away the banknote, preparing to stand up.
At this moment, the female university student finally couldn’t resist acting. With a “whoosh,” she snatched the banknote from Lu Yibei’s hand and tucked it into her pocket.
Her speed was astonishing!
Seeing this, Lu Yibei raised an eyebrow slightly, squatted back down, and lowered her voice: “So, shall we chat? I already saw it, you’re actually a urban legend, right? Perfect, I have some things I want to ask you local urban legend about.”
Yes, the moment she saw the female university student, Lu Yibei had judged her to be a Psychic or a urban legend through the faint Spiritual Energy fluctuations emanating from her body.
Although she didn’t know what Power she possessed that could easily win others’ sympathy and willing payment, as long as she was a Psychic or a urban legend, Lu Yibei felt there was a lot she could talk about with her.
“If you’re worried about saying the wrong thing and causing yourself trouble, just answer my questions with a nod or a shake of your head. I’ll judge the truth and falsehood myself.”
As she spoke, Lu Yibei took out a fuxing copper coin.
Thanks to Miao Miao Jiang for the inspiration!
If it was just a simple judgment of right or wrong, the fuxing copper coin could barely manage it.
Female university student, “...”
Just as Lu Yibei was “chatting up” the female university student, a pair of eyes from the street corner watched the entire process, from her taking out money to her striking up a conversation with the begging female university student. Immediately, a hint of redness appeared in the eyes.
I never thought that when she treated me like that at Dream Come True Entertainment City, it wasn’t an accident, but rather that she had always been doing similar things.
What noble character, what a kind heart!
She really... I...
Dorees gazed at Lu Yibei in the distance, almost certain that Lu Yibei was the woman who had personally handed her “Three Years of Spell, Five Years of Assessment” on the street of Dream Come True Entertainment City.
Overjoyed!
