Chapter 165: Chapter 61: After Becoming Famous
The Ming Group had fallen.
Bright Ming and Hui Ming tried to flee but were both arrested; Hui Ming was grievously injured before capture.
The corporation’s assets were liquidated.
At the same time, the media outlets that had guided public opinion during this incident were purged, all suspected of corruption and under investigation.
In Steel Dome City, countless citizens made spontaneous apologies.
The impact of this event was tremendous.
Some old folks from the Eight Extraordinary Colleges jokingly said that Dean Tantai’s counterattack was textbook, and that his bowing his head made it hard for the public to withstand.
Clearly, the Old Dean wasn’t only good at fighting.
After three days of despair, the students of Noah Academy held their heads high again as they stepped out of the campus.
At the same time.
Xu Mo’s name was well-known throughout Steel Dome City.
Even his fame, in an instant, was almost on par with Nanming Huowu.
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After going through the ordeal of being treated as a ‘murderer’ by public opinion, and with the situation reversed, the people of Steel Dome City felt that they had wronged Xu Mo, who had only done what a passionate youth ought to.
Xu Mo, seventeen years old, a former Desert Hunter.
Recommended for enrollment to test Source Power Fusion Degree, on the very day of testing, Qingze Lin left the opening ceremony to rush over.
Source Power Fusion Degree rating: S.
Source Power Level: C+ upon enrollment.
Entered the academy, becoming a transfer student, and caught the eye of the Old Dean, who took him as his last direct disciple.
Combat achievements: In mecha combat, defeated Lin Jue.
In Ruins City, consecutively defeated Otto, Tang Long, Xu Gang, Olivia, and repelled Lin Jue, who would have certainly been defeated if the fight had continued.
All of these information about Xu Mo were familiar to the people of Steel Dome City.
A prodigious talent.
The citizens of Steel Dome City began to have high expectations for Xu Mo, the God of War Tantai’s last direct disciple, with an S-grade talent.
In the future, he might even transcend his master.
…
A few days later.
The Ruins World.
Xu Mo was battling a group of monsters, among them two B- grade beasts.
Without using his spiritual power, he fought purely with the strength at the peak of C grade, but his sword was as fast as ever.
At this moment, his sword unleashed a series of slashes, chopping at the neck of a B-grade monster.
As the sword swooped, three beams of sword light erupted consecutively, and three layers of force burst forth, causing the beast to howl in pain as it threw its neck back, yet it still did not die.
Just then, a glimmer of Source Power light seemed to flicker above the sword light.
“Puchi…” The fourth layer of sword light shone brightly, and the War Saber sliced open the monster’s throat, splattering blood.
“The fourth layer of force.”
Xu Mo stopped, a satisfied smile on his face as that fourth layer of force had appeared, and at that instant, it seemed as though some change had happened to his body as well.
“Brother Mo, your sword technique is getting more and more formidable,” Xiao Qi finally managed to kill a smaller monster and said.
Ye Qingdie and the others were here too; they were all on a joint training mission, surrounded by many students from the academy. Xu Mo no longer needed to hide his identity.
“Let’s log out,” Xu Mo said, and the group disconnected.
Exiting from the building of the Ruins World, Xu Mo and his group headed outside.
“Brother S.”
“Good morning, Brother S.”
“Have you finished off the monsters, Brother S?”
Along the way, people greeted him.
Xu Mo now ranked first on the new recruit points leaderboard.
Though the Ruins World is a virtual realm, it serves as an excellent training ground where one can practice with swords, firearms, and if not concerned about points, even challenge monsters of higher rank for the experience of high-level pressure.
After leaving the building, more gazes fell on Xu Mo, to which he had grown accustomed over these past few days.
“Xu Mo, could I get your communicator number?” a pretty-looking girl approached him, somewhat nervous and hopeful.
“Sorry,” Xu Mo replied with a smile. He had lost count of how many times he had declined such requests.
“No problem,” the girl said, a bit disheartened as she walked away. She had mustered up a lot of courage, only to fail.
Xu Mo felt a bit of a headache coming on.
“I told you, he likes older girls, plus, he likes them big—you…” After the girl left, her friend whispered disparagingly, glancing downwards.
“You want to die, don’t you?” the girl retorted shyly.
Xu Mo, walking away with a dark expression, was beside Ye Qingdie who was holding back laughter.
“Sister Butterfly, my reputation…” Xu Mo said dejectedly. These were all the lines they used to defend him.
“Isn’t what was said the truth?” Ye Qingdie asked with a smile.
“…” Xu Mo was at a loss for words.
“Junior Brother Xu Mo, I have some questions about mechas, could I consult with you? If it’s not convenient, maybe just exchange communicator numbers,” a well-endowed senior sister approached Xu Mo with a smile.
Word was that Xu Mo liked her type.
“Uh…” Xu Mo glanced over; the senior sister was tall and sexy, likely in her late teens, confident and poised.
Indeed, she was very attractive.
Should he or shouldn’t he…
“He already has a girlfriend,” Ye Qingdie interrupted.
The girl looked at Ye Qingdie and said, “Well then, Junior Brother Xu Mo, I’ll wait for your breakup,” and walked away.
Xu Mo: “When did I have a girlfriend?”
“Dating isn’t good; it’ll affect your cultivation,” Ye Qingdie said with a smile.
“That makes sense,” Xu Mo nodded, though something seemed off.
Chen Qiuxue passed by Xu Mo; her gaze lingered on him, and when she saw Xu Mo noticing her, she grew nervous and nodded.
Xu Mo returned the nod with a smile, and they passed each other.
“Phew…” Chen Qiuxue’s heart raced a little faster, and then she felt somewhat down.
Chen Qiuxue finally realized that Xu Mo wasn’t pretending before.
He truly wasn’t interested in her!
Could it be possible that he didn’t even recognize her?
This was a heavy blow to Chen Qiuxue, who, as an A-grade talent and a genius new student, felt completely invisible in front of Xu Mo.
She had heard that Xu Mo liked older women.
So, was it because she was too young?
I don’t want to think about it anymore. Nowadays, the line of girls wanting to chase after Xu Mo could stretch all the way outside the academy.
“How does it feel to be famous?” Ye Qingdie asked with a smile.
Of course, she was happy for Xu Mo.
She had always kept it to herself, feeling sorry for Xu Mo.
But now, he was in the spotlight, the center of attention.
Everyone knew how outstanding he was.
Xu Mo felt a bit strange, being watched wherever he went.
He didn’t know what to make of this feeling.
But, being openly confessed to by so many beautiful girls.
He felt somewhat secretly thrilled.
Of course, he wouldn’t admit it.
“With so many pretty sisters chasing you, do you even have to ask?” Xiao Qi muttered, spilling the truth.
Elsa was giggling on the side.
Ever since yesterday, she had been smiling non-stop.
She felt really happy.
Ever since her mother died and she injected the Genetic Evolution Liquid, her personality had changed a lot; she was self-deprecating and reticent, just constantly telling herself that she was already doing well and that she had to strive to live happily.
Xu Mo had always been her motivation.
Seeing Xu Mo like this now, she was genuinely happy, happier than she had ever been before.
“Xu Mo.”
At that moment, a loud voice came over.
Xu Mo looked up at the newcomer, and many students around also stopped to look at the one who had shouted.
Reynolds.
Reynolds was very serious.
Xu Mo was the Desert Hunter he had once looked down on.
And that genius Mechanical Master was the goal he aimed to surpass.
Now, the two had become one and the same.
Reynolds felt complicated inside.
“What’s the matter?” Xu Mo asked, taken aback.
“I had some misunderstandings about you before, and I apologize,” Reynolds said to Xu Mo seriously. “However, even though you have an S-rank talent, I will surely surpass you, at least in mecha.”
Um…
“Then do your best,” Xu Mo ‘encouraged.’
He seemed not too bright.
Reynolds was a bit like the kind of bookworm from his previous life, the kind who was all book-smart.
Straight-laced.
Not a bad person, just a bit foolish.
“Thank you,” Reynolds said, having mustered up the courage to speak, as if he was making a statement to himself.
After speaking, he turned around and left, ready to continue his extra training at the Mechanical Building.
Xu Mo and his group headed for the courtyard. Before they arrived,
they heard the elder engaging in a verbal sparring match with someone.
“Old fool, with your level of mentoring disciples, what kind of student can you produce? Generation after generation, they’re all mediocre, only that granddaughter of yours is decent and presentable,” the elder taunted.
“Bullshit,” the voice on the Communicator scolded furiously. “You’re awesome because you picked up an S, is that it?”
“Right, S is indeed remarkable,” the elder retorted.
He thought to himself, S? My disciple surpasses S, do you have one?
“My granddaughter is too,” the voice on the other end responded.
“I think your granddaughter and my student are quite a good match. How about she marries over to Noah Academy? I could even provide some guidance,” the elder suggested.
“Shameless old man,” the voice on the other end cursed angrily.
“What’s wrong with that? Perhaps they could even produce SS offspring, no, two of them; I might even share one with you,” the elder continued.
“Heh, that’s not impossible, but have your disciple come to Nanming Academy. I don’t trust your teaching abilities,” the other side said.
“Shameless rogue,” the elder swore angrily. “You’re not worthy.”
“Heh, if you’re brave enough, let your student come take a stroll in Nanming Academy and allow the two of them to get to know each other,” the other side goaded.
“You think I’m scared?” the elder replied.
“Alright then, let’s do it tomorrow,” the other side said. “It’s decided then.”
Having said that, the person on the other side immediately hung up.
The elder looked at the Communicator that had been hung up and felt increasingly that something was amiss.
Could that old rogue be planning to lure Xu Mo over and steal his disciple??
Xu Mo approached the courtyard with a dark expression.
The two old men could bicker all they wanted, but how could they go so far as to plan out his life for him?
Even considering children???
“Xu Mo,” the elder said, smiling at Xu Mo’s approach, a complete change in attitude from before, which made Xu Mo sense a conspiracy.
“Teacher,” Xu Mo called out.
“We’re going to Nanming Academy tomorrow,” the elder stated.
Really going?
Xu Mo’s expression turned odd; so what was the purpose of this visit?
To meet a potential match?
How terrifying.
“Xu Mo, if that old fool’s granddaughter tries to ensnare you with her charms, don’t fall for it, unless you can coax her over to our side,” the elder advised.
“Also, that old man will definitely try every trick in the book to seduce you; don’t be fooled, he’s no mentor.”
“Teacher, why go there at all if this is the case?” Xu Mo nodded, sensing how little the elder trusted Nanming Academy.
“That old man from Nanming did lend a hand, after all. It’s not as if I can go thank him myself, right?” the elder said.
“Um…” Xu Mo found himself at a loss for words.
“Moreover, you’re very much in the public eye right now, but you should still take precautions. You already have enemies, and the power of two elders is certainly better than one,” the elder continued.
Xu Mo immediately understood and felt warmth in his heart.
So the teacher was still looking out for him.
The public broadcast across the city declaring his identity was also to protect him.
My disciple—if you dare to touch him, think twice.
Now, by sending him to Nanming Academy and the elder there, they were forming connections.
If two old men were to offer their protection, then there wouldn’t be many in Steel Dome City who would dare trouble him!