"Xiao Fang! Why aren't you answering?
Are you asleep?
Fang Zhu, Fang Zhu, hmph, remember to reply to me tomorrow!
Goodnight!"
Fang Xin paused, then replied, "You don't need to trouble your dad!"
Chu Xinyao mistakenly thought Fang Xin's pride was hurt.
"Xiao Fang, we're about to enter society, and these things are actually very normal. To succeed in society, having connections is very important. I understand your thoughts; you have enough ability, and you have your own pride, wanting to build your own world through hard work. But if you work hard and also have someone to support you, it will help you avoid many detours."
Fang Xin smiled. Fang Xin understood the reason Chu Xinyao was talking about.
No matter what era, to become big, strong, and long-lasting, besides having solid personal strength, a strong backing is also an indispensable factor.
Chu Xinyao continued, "Just like Zhuge Heng from the Ninth Division, my dad told me that even a terrifying prodigy like Zhuge Heng inevitably has the massive Zhuge Family backing him up."
Fang Xin was startled, not expecting that white-haired guy's background to be so strong. Indeed, comparing people only leads to frustration.
Chu Xinyao seemed to remember something. "Oh, there's another thing. You can listen, but whether you act on it is up to you. My dad said that Zhuge Heng is very likely to become the director of the Ninth Division in the future, and might even take over as the number one leader of the Sky Shield Bureau, or at the very least, the number three leader of the Sky Shield Bureau. Moreover, the Zhuge Family behind him is a well-known prominent family throughout the entire Dragon Kingdom. If possible, you must build a good relationship with Zhuge Heng; it will be very helpful for your future!"
Fang Xin looked at the long message Chu Xinyao sent.
To be honest, Fang Xin didn't like flattering people. He always disdained people like Xu Xiaoqiang. Even though such people often do well in reality, it didn't stop Fang Xin from looking down on them.
Furthermore, whether it was the white-haired Zhuge Heng or Chu Xinyao's father, he was ultimately just an outsider to them. They couldn't wholeheartedly help him; even if they did, it would require an equivalent exchange. So, relying on their protection was less effective than kowtowing to Qin Shi Huang and praying for the Ancestral Dragon's blessing.
However, Fang Xin understood Chu Xinyao's thoughts. Chu Xinyao's mother worked in the government, so Chu Xinyao was exposed to many people and knew that society was a network of relationships. That's why she wanted to give Fang Xin a hand.
Seeing that Fang Xin hadn't replied for a long time, Chu Xinyao sent another message, "Xiao Fang, Xiao Fang, it's okay if you don't want to compromise. You just need to know that you have me behind you. If you don't like this, then I'll do these things. I'll be your strongest backing!"
Fang Xin smiled. Chu Xinyao and Fang Xin had known each other since kindergarten.
The reason Chu Xinyao was so good to Fang Xin was, firstly, their genuine connection, and secondly, Chu Xinyao wasn't as pretty as she is now when she was little. In elementary school, she was plump and naive, and because she loved to eat and was chubby, she was often bullied. But Fang Xin always protected Chu Xinyao.
At that time, Chu Xinyao's parents hadn't become successful yet; both were workaholics and didn't pay much attention to Chu Xinyao. Fang Xin remembered one time when Chu Xinyao was seriously ill, and her father never came to see her. Her mother came once, took a call, and left. Fang Xin's parents hadn't passed away then and had always taken care of Chu Xinyao.
Fang Xin replied with a message, "Then I'll just focus on being a pendant on Sister Yao's leg from now on!"
"Hehe! Okay, Student Xiao Fang! I'm sleepy, I want to sleep!"
"Goodnight!"
After wishing each other goodnight.
Fang Xin lay on his bed and glanced out the window.
Lan City was unusually quiet tonight.
Because there were often Inhuman activities at night, Lan City had a curfew at night; no one was allowed out after midnight. But even so, there would occasionally be some activity, and police would patrol from time to time, unlike the quietness of tonight.
Looking at the constantly flashing Sky Shield Smart Connect Device.
Fang Xin picked it up and saw new messages in the Ninth Division Youth Training Camp group.
The one who started the conversation was still Shi Tailang.
"I heard there's a baseline assessment after the Youth Training Camp starts this year, do you know about it?"
Zhang Yaozu replied quickly, "Not this year, it's every year!"
Shi Tailang said, "Damn, my brother said that in the baseline assessment, we'll face puppets with Tier 1 to Tier 3 combat power based on our own combat power. But the Ninth Division's baseline assessment is also called the Devil's Trial. Each tier of puppet represents the peak combat power of that tier.
Let me put it this way, our Ninth Division's Tier 1 puppet can defeat a Tier 2 combat power puppet in other places' baseline assessments. I heard that few people pass the Ninth Division's baseline assessment without taking damage, unless the student reaches Tier 4 combat power."
"Tier 4 combat power? Isn't that a joke?" A person named Shen Yu spoke up.
"It's not a joke. Those who awakened an SSS-grade Talent early might reach Tier 4 combat power. There have been such people in history," Zhang Yaozu said.
Shi Tailang immediately replied, "Heh, you yourself said 'in history.' In the entire Dragon Kingdom, from the discovery of Talent awakening in the early last century until now, nearly two centuries, only two people at this high school age have awakened an SSS-grade Talent and reached Tier 4 combat power!"
"Fatty, will you die if you don't argue with me?" Zhang Yaozu said angrily.
After sending a 'hehe,' Shi Tailang said, "By the way, have you guys awakened your Talents yet? What combat tier are you all? I'll go first, I'm early Tier 2 combat power!"
"Damn it, I'm only peak Tier 1 combat power! You Fatty are Tier 2!" Zhang Yaozu said.
"I'm also peak Tier 1!" Shen Yu said.
Shi Tailang exclaimed frantically, "Damn it, then aren't we all screwed? Everyone remember to bring all kinds of medicine when you go!"
"What combat tier are the other three of you?"
Fang Xin looked at the messages in the group.
The current Youth Training Camp was equivalent to the universities of a long time ago.
It's just that he heard that university students in the past were relatively relaxed, while the current universities, called Youth Training Camps, were as exhausting as dogs.
Fortunately, after graduating from the current Youth Training Camp, jobs are assigned, stipends are generous, and various benefits are excellent. He heard that university students in the past were unemployed upon graduation and were treated like beasts when they entered society.
The previous Talent test was just a test. Of course, the higher the Talent level, the earlier one would awaken.
Currently, Fang Xin's Strength Talent allows him to exert peak Tier 3 combat power, and his Slaughter Talent allows him to exert peak Tier 4 combat power. If he summons the King of Slaughter, he can achieve peak Tier 5 combat power.
This means that he could barely squeeze into the top three in the entire history of the Dragon Kingdom.
Bai Yulin suddenly sent a message, changing the topic.
"Did you guys know about the targeted decapitation operation against Inhumans in the entire Red Lotus District tonight?
Bai Yulin @ Fang Xin, Xin Ge, your Lan City is also part of this operation. How's the situation there?"
Fang Xin was startled, then got up and looked out the window. No wonder it was so unusually quiet tonight.
Just as he was about to reply.
A hand appeared out of thin air.
It grabbed a few times, then seized Fang Xin's arm and pulled hard.
Fang Xin vanished from his spot.