Kent had completed the evolution of the two High-Spin Skyhawks. Their names had also changed.
"Monster Name: Sky Sovereign Eagle King
Monster Rank: High Gold
Monster Level: Level 1
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Abilities: 1. High-Fly. Can break through altitude limits and reach the stratosphere. 2. Far Sight. Vision improved 10 times compared to the regular High-Spin Skyhawk, allowing it to see the land beneath even when flying through clouds. 3. Dive Kill. Plummets from high altitudes, using great inertia to deliver a deadly strike. 4. Invisibility. Can bend light to become invisible for up to 30 minutes."
"Wow, I'd even want one of these myself," Kent thought to himself. These two Sky Sovereign Eagle Kings were in sync, sharing their vision. If he and Zhao Mengxi each contracted one, it would be incredibly convenient.
However, Kent thought that, for now, Zhao Mengxi wouldn't be of much help. Besides, having two men bond over this seemed awkward.
"If I contract one and Mengxi the other..." Kent's thoughts swirled. It sounded quite delightful, almost like stepping forward in their romantic relationship. He couldn't help but smile at the thought.
But Kent dismissed the idea. The shared vision would limit his private space, and there were too many secrets he had to keep hidden. It would be too complicated to explain, and it could lead to unnecessary problems.
"Forget it. With the system, I can always get better monsters later," Kent sighed. The system didn't set strict goals for him, so he had a lot of freedom. Once he became wealthier, he could easily get beasts at higher ranks, maybe even Sky or Saint-ranked monsters.
"From Bronze to Silver requires 10,000 experience, from Silver to Gold needs 100,000, and from Gold to Sky Rank demands a million. And to reach Saint Rank from Sky Rank, one needs 10 million experience. If I calculate the experience for smaller tiers, it's 2,000 to go from Bronze Low to Bronze Middle, 3,000 from Middle to High, and 5,000 from High Bronze to Low Silver. Everything else follows a similar pattern."
Kent realized just how far he had to go. Even though he had some savings, getting a million experience for Garfield or Wukong would still be quite difficult.
"Earthstar Academy is full of hidden talents. To stand out here, I'll have to rely on the system more," he muttered to himself.
Just then, his phone rang.
"Kent, come pick me up at the library, and let's go eat together," Zhao Mengxi's soft voice came through the line.
"Okay, I'm on my way," Kent replied as he quickly left the Changdao Hotel. He looked at the university gates, about 1,000 meters away, and thought about whether he should buy another car.
He immediately called Zhou Yun, telling him about the car situation.
"Don't worry, Kent. I'll have the car delivered to you by tomorrow morning," Zhou Yun promised.
Using Garfield's agility, Kent moved like a gust of wind, running faster than most cars. However, his speed wasn't something he could maintain for long.
Reaching the university gates, he used his temporary card to pass security, then asked for directions. Five minutes later, he arrived at the library.
"Good thing I've been training so much this past month; I've become much stronger. Otherwise, running over 4,000 meters would have been a real challenge," Kent thought, smiling as he caught his breath. He was pleased with his progress.
Along the way, many new students were reporting in, while returning students pointed and commented.
As Kent zoomed past like a blur, many people were left staring in awe. The returning students remarked, "He's so fast!"
The new students gawked, murmuring, "Earthstar University really is a hub for talent. There are experts everywhere."
When Kent reached the fifth floor, he spotted Zhao Mengxi sitting at a desk. A few boys, pretending to read, were casting furtive glances her way.
Kent walked over and bent down beside Zhao Mengxi, resting his hand on her delicate shoulder. "Little girl, your big brother's here. Let's go eat."
Zhao Mengxi rolled her eyes but smiled sweetly. "Big brother? Stop calling me that, you're not my brother."
She gathered her things and stood up, linking her arm with Kent's as if she were a playful kitten, happily being led away.
The boys across the table exchanged glances, all looking utterly disappointed. Some even displayed expressions like "a good cabbage was just picked by a pig."
"I can't believe it. She already has a boyfriend."
"Who is that guy? His luck's incredible, landing such a beautiful girlfriend."
"I've been at Earthstar University for a year, and I've never seen a girl this gorgeous. She's definitely a knockout."
"Yeah, she's stunning. But our school's flower, Feng Qingmei, from the third year, might be able to rival her. The thing is, Feng Qingmei's in the Patrol Department, and she's always out of the city, so the second-year guys haven't seen her."
"Feng Qingmei? The school beauty? I've heard of her. I've even seen her picture on the school forum. She's drop-dead gorgeous and very confident. She's one of the top in the Patrol Department, only second to Ye Qiuhong."
"Such a rare beauty, no one can get her. Even some of Earthstar's top young heirs have been turned down."
"Damn, I was too busy sneaking peeks. I didn't even ask her name."
"I know who she is," said a glasses-wearing fat guy, "She's Zhao Mengxi, the top freshman on the New Student Beauty Rankings. Her father is General Zhao, the leader of the Black Dragon Army. She comes from a prestigious family."
"Wow, Zhao Mengxi's family is quite powerful. That guy must be from a good background as well. We should look up his details," said one of the boys.
A few minutes later, they found Kent's profile on the news website of Microglow City.
"Wow, he's the first place finisher in this year's Microglow City tournament. He's quite strong."
"However, it says his family is ordinary. His parents were commoners and have passed away. He wasn't well known until recently. Seems a little fishy."
"Curious, right? How did Zhao Mengxi, a goddess like her, end up with a guy from an ordinary family? Surely it's not just because of his strength."
The boys fell into a deep silence, their curiosity piqued. However, they knew they would never get the answer unless Zhao Mengxi herself explained.