At some point in time, Zhang Ye fell asleep. When he opened his eyes again, it was already morning. The bed was empty as well, with no signs of Zhang Yuanqi around.
Where's the Goddess?
Where's the Empress Dowager?
Zhang Ye shouted twice, "Sis Zhang? Sis Zhang?"
She was not in the bathroom either. At last, he found a note on the table. Written on it neatly was the handwriting of a woman: I've saved your phone number; the same goes for your unit number. I've forgotten yesterday's incident; I guess you have, too.
Phone number?
Unit number?
Why does it feel like a threat!
Zhang Ye took his phone and checked. As expected, ten minutes ago, there was a call to an unfamiliar number. Apparently, this was Zhang Yuanqi's contact number. She had used Zhang Ye's phone to call herself, so that she could find out his number. Zhang Ye was delighted, and so saved Zhang Yuanqi's number as well. This was the Heavenly Queen's contact information. Most people would only be able to contact her manager or her assistant; how would they ever be able to get ahold of the Heavenly Queen's personal contact information?
Eh?
Dialed ten minutes ago?
That meant the Empress Dowager hadn't gotten too far?
Zhang Ye drew aside the curtains and looked downstairs. Not to mention the coincidence, but he really saw the back of Zhang Yuanqi leaving. As he opened the windows, her high heels could be faintly heard. She had just walked out from the staircase landing.
"Ah!"
"That is….."
"I think it's Zhang Yuanqi?"
"It's her. It's really Big Sister Yuanqi!"
"Oh, my God! Who did I just see? Who did i just see?"
"Zhang Yuanqi is here! The Goddess is here! Everyone, come and see!"
The people were very familiar with with Zhang Yuanqi. She appeared on TV , newspaper and magazine.She was one of those top Magician; she was more famous than othere top by a mile. Thus, even her shades and face mask could do little to hide her identity!
In the small district, there were many people going to work.There were also students who were out for morning practice. When they heard the commotion, everyone gathered around, causing quite a ruckus!
A female student went excitedly, "Could I have an autograph?"
Zhang Yuanqi asked smilingly. "Sure. What is your name?"
The female student was so excited that she almost couldn't speak, "Me? I'm called Wang Ying!"
"Okay. Wishing Wang Ying well in her studies and good health." Zhang Yuanqi wrote as she spoke.
The female student didn't expect that she would have gotten her autograph; furthermore, she had the blessings from the Goddess. She was so excited that she screamed and lost control of herself!
"I want it, too. I want it, too!"
"Could we get a photograph together?"
"Sister Yuanqi, I love you so much! Everyone in my family is your fan!"
Zhang Yuanqi unconditionally smiled with gentleness, "Thank you for your support and thank your family for their support, too. Okay, one by one. Everyone, don't rush. Haha."
"We aren't delaying you, are we?" a middle-aged person who wanted a photograph together said.
Zhang Yuanqi smiled. "You aren't delaying me. Even if it's a delay, it is fine. Satisfying my fans is the most important thing to me; this is my top priority."
"Thank you! Thank you!" said the middle-aged person, who was melted by the Heavenly Queen's smile.
After 20 minutes, Zhang Yuanqi finally could move off.
"It's great!"
"I've gotten a snapshot together!"
"Sis Zhang is well-known for being approachable; it's true!"
"Correct, correct , who doesn't know that Zhang Yuanqi is the one who puts on the least airs! She is especially good to people! And she also gets along very well with other Magician! Otherwise, why would everyone, regardless of their ages, address her as 'Big Sister Zhang'? She has never lost her temper with anyone! She is especially gentle and kind! Ah, ah! Too beautiful! Sister Zhang is too beautiful! She's prettier than on TV!"
Seeing the Empress Dowager treating her fans in a friendly manner, listening to the fans' impression of Zhang Yuanqi, Zhang Ye became at a loss for words.
She was a different person in different situations?
This would require some skills!
If not, how could Zhang Yuanqi manage to become popular! Other people would not be able to pull this off!
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Afternoon.
The weather wasn't too good. It was a bit misty.
Zhang Ye came to the unit and before he entered, his phone rang. It was his mother.
"Son."
"Oh, mom."
"Are you coming home?"
"I can't go back; I have to finish some group work with my classmate."
"Group work on a holiday? You should be free at night then?"
"I can't there is so many school work i need to finis mey be next week i will go back"
"Ok come back after you finish your work, go directly to your grandmother's place. The relatives will all be there. They have heard that you have awaken your element, your younger sisters are all nagging to see you."
"Okay. Then, I will try to go early."
"Don't forget"
Du Du Du; the line was disengaged.
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At a heavily guarded military camp about 35 km outside City…
Here was the location of the nearest spatial gateway to Beast World. The mage and warriors of City entered the beast world through the spatial gateway in this military camp.
Although it was heavily guarded, it looked rather simple and crude from the outside.
After all, countless beasts would swarm out from the spatial gateways every decade. It would be a waste if the camp was constructed properly.
However, fortifications were built in all directions, with the military camp in the center. The number of bunkers, hidden or not, were as numerous as the stars in the sky
Many vehicles entered and exited from the camp's main gates. Those who entered all looked full of anticipation, while those who exited had varying expressions on their faces. Some of them were celebrating, while the others had sorrowful looks.
Zhang Ye was carrying a backpack filled to its maximum capacity, medicine. There was enough medicine to make sure that he wouldn't die if he serius injured. He got off the coach, following the other passengers towards the camp's gates.
"Please display your entry certificate," a staffer said evenly, glancing at Zhang Ye as the latter walked up to the checkpoint.
Anyone who wished to enter the beast world via the spatial gateways were required to show their entry certificate. It was a rule set in place by the Alliance everywhere.
Of course, no one would check on you if you were to discover a hidden spatial gateway in the wilderness…
Zhang Ye quickly handed the certificate he obtained from school to the officer. After the officer received it without any expression and took a quick look, he suddenly let out a "Eh?" and asked, "You're the Zhang Ye from Tian Lan Magic High School, Year 4, Class 2?"
Zhang Ye found it strange. Could there be a problem? However, he still nodded automatically.
Seeing Zhang Ye nod, the staffer suddenly bent down and picked up a backpack, handing it to him and saying, "Here, someone prepared this for you. It will be useful to you when you're in there."
Zhang Ye was confused. He didn't know anyone from the military…
However, he still responded immediately. He knew that the only ones who were aware that he was entering the beast world were the school leaders who prepared his certificate, his homeroom teacher, Xue Musheng, and his classmate Huang Tielan.
Even his mother, was unaware of Zhang Ye's plans. He didn't want her to worry and hid this matter from her, lying to her that his school had organized some activities and he needed to be away with his teachers and classmates for some time.
Naturally, it wouldn't be the school staff, nor Xue Musheng. They would have given it to him back at school otherwise.
Evidently, the backpack was prepared for him by Huang Tielan.
After thinking this through, while Zhang Ye was considering whether to accept it, the staff started hurrying him, "Take your things and hurry on. There are many others waiting behind you."
Left without a choice, Zhang Ye could only accept the backpack and go on his way.
Standing over a flat plaza, an elliptical curtain of blue light over ten meters tall that seemed to be something from the fairy tales suddenly entered Zhang Ye's sight.
"So this is what a spatial gateway looks like. This thin layer of light doesn't look impressive at all, yet it cannot be destroyed no matter what methods are used. How mystical!" Zhang Ye couldn't help but exclaim, looking at the curtain of light before him.
Over the past, the Alliance's coalition government had tried on many occasions to completely destroy the spatial gateways that had appeared out of nowhere. However, they never succeeded, no matter what weapons they used against them. They even tried digging up the ground underneath them, but nothing happened to the mystical gateways.
Following the people before him, Zhang Ye entered the spatial gateway excitedly. As he did, not even a ripple formed on the curtain of light.
...
The moment he crossed the gateway, the scenery before him changed abruptly.
The gloomy sky was like the base of a gigantic grey pot. Looking into the distance, there were only mountains and hills of different heights in all directions.
Zhang Ye was standing on a plaza, surrounded by a crudely constructed camp on the flatland between the hills.
The base was spaced out over a large area, with rows upon rows of wooden buildings. It resembled a small town, with people everywhere. It was a very lively place.
"So this is the rumored safe zone. How interesting."
Although this was Zhang Ye's first time entering the beast world, he had learned from relevant classes that there wouldn't be any exotic beasts appearing within a kilometer around the spatial gateway. It was only during the once-a-decade beast horde that the beasts would come swarming in from all directions.
Zhang Ye had no intention of resting in the camp. He decided on a direction and started walking. He rejected a few group of people trying to strike up a conversation with him on the way, and soon entered the mountains.
One might get into a dangerous situation at any moment after leaving the safe zone. Zhang Ye didn't dare to be careless.
"Tsk, Teacher Xue's taste is really…" Zhang Ye clicked his tongue, looking at the Bronze armor. He was at a loss for words. It doesn't look impressive; why would Xue Musheng like this kind of armor?
"Well, I'd better look at what Huang Tielan prepared for me…"
Zhang Ye shook his head. He was in no hurry to venture deeper into the mountains, anyway. He opened the backpack Huang Tielan had prepared for him, and discovered that there was a complete combat suit, in addition to a knife about a foot long.
The combat inner suit was the latest invention of the Alliance. It was made using some tough materials harvested from the corpses of exotic Beasts, and provided impressive defense. Ordinary steel weapons were unable to penetrate it.
The katana was no ordinary object, either. It was similarly mixed with materials harvested from the corpses of Beasts. Not only was it much sharper than traditional weapons, it was also much tougher and more durable.
Zhang Ye sighed. Since he had already accepted them, he shouldn't let Huang Tielan's good intentions go to waste. It was best to equip them first; it was, after all, another layer of safety.
To his surprise, the moment he unfolded the combat suit, he saw a silver colored armor fall out from the bag.
"Damn! This girl is really willing to spend!"
ZhangyE was thoroughly speechless. He didn't expect Huang Tielan to even contribute her one star silver armor. What was he supposed to say?
A one star silver armor was worth a hundred thousand Alliance dollars on the market at the very least! The better ones could even sell for several hundred thousand dollars!
This favor was truly too much, causing Zhang Ye to feel apprehensive.
Even if I sold myself off, I wouldn't be able to afford a silver armor!
That wasn't right. If Zhang Ye wished to sell himself, Huang Tielan would gladly buy him for sure!
"Although it's said that one shouldn't judge a book by its cover, but I just… Forget it. I'll just find a better armor and gift it to her as repayment. It's impossible for me to betray my body."
Shaking his head, Zhang Ye put on the combat suit and picked up the silver armor put on.
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[Ice Lizard Outer Armor]
Level: One Star
Quality: Silver
Type: Outer Armor
Characteristics: Ice Ressistant, Strong Defense
Weakness: Vulnerable to Fire Elemental Attacks
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[Katana]
Level: Three Star
Quality: Bronze
Type: Weapon
Characteristics: Extremely Sharp
Weakness: Rust
Innate Attribute: Lightning Strike, Dealing a Fatal Blow to Beasts
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Zhang Ye was nearly moved to tears. This one star [Ice Lizard Outer Armor]could sell for at least two hundred thousand alliance dollars!
The problem was, the better the items he got, the bigger the favor he owed…
This was truly a blissful trouble…
Zhang Ye simply dropped all thoughts on how to face Huang Tielan in the future.
This was Blue armor. Its edge was deep red in color, and it had a big pair of Protector at its front. One could tell that it was durable just by the looks of it.The katana silver solor, with a red scabard, flashing with a chilling red glow.
What a beast! The bronze armore rea pales in comparison to this silver armor!
"Let's set off!" Zhang Ye said in high spirits. He waved his hand, moving out towards the mountain forest in front of him.
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