"Yvette Pegg might look beautiful, but she's actually a battle-crazed maniac. If Liu Wenxuan has excessive fighting spirit, she simply revels in combat for its own sake."
Seated in the classroom, Yun Xia explained the situation to Chen Luo.
The reason Yvette could openly discuss the Hidden World at the school gates was due to a minor trick—only people with a talent could hear her words, Chen Luo included.
Chen Luo's instincts screamed danger, prompting him to seek intel during class.
Yun Xia didn't dismiss him with "You don't need to know" platitudes. Instead, she gave a thorough breakdown.
"She's an S-rank talent user. The Western Church keeps her exact ability classified, but we suspect it grows stronger through combat—especially life-or-death battles. Of the dozens of S-ranks emerging recently, she's among the most likely to break through to SS-rank."
"Oh, and unless you deeply trust someone, never reveal your talent's specifics. At most, share your rank—nothing more. Not all talent users are allies." Yun Xia added this warning, recalling something important.
In her eyes, someone as guileless as Chen Luo might trust too easily. Preventing tragedy required upfront caution.
"Don't worry about that." Chen Luo nodded confidently.
Not only would he never disclose his talent's name—no one even knew his rank.
Not even the Herrscher of Sentience (because she couldn't care less).
The "A-rank Wandering Swordsman" was just a facade.
Yvette likely detected his wind affinity from elemental traces left when he'd used his Vision while commuting.
Not that Chen Luo had been careless—once Liu Wenxuan and Yun Xia knew he was a talent user, hiding it further seemed pointless.
"Still, as an S-rank who gave her word in front of us, she probably won't target you. But stay vigilant."
"Relax. My Wandering Swordsman is nothing but running fast."
Truthfully, Chen Luo's talent offered better insurance—his bar could manifest anywhere instantly. Reach it, and he'd be untouchable.
"After break, will you keep traveling? If you feel strong enough, find me or Liu Wenxuan. We'll take you through Abyssal passages, an ideal place for talent user growth." Yun Xia suggested.
"Slaying monsters there hones combat skills. Their drops include physique-boosting materials, or you can sell them for gear. But focus on strength first—you're still weak." Yun Xia said.
"I understand. I'll travel for a month or so first."
After a month of commissions, I'll steamroll the Abyss.
Though he'd never seen Abyssal monsters, Chen Luo's gut said they might drop Primogems.
And listening to Yun Xia's advice to enhance his strength, Chen Luo glanced at his 1,800+ Primogems, he weighed his options.
1,600 guaranteed a 10-pull—but would it bring a breakthrough in strength?
On his panel, Primogems were omnipotent.
Compared to gacha RNG, the Herrscher of Sentience's Edge of Taixuan (purchasable for 1,000+ Primogems) seemed more reliable.
Yet the gacha's allure was irresistible—especially with 5-star items and Talent Modules, each a game-changer.
Hmm... better complete the [Save Kiana] commission first.
A few hundred more Primogems would enable 20 consecutive pulls.
Honestly, saving 16,000 Primogems for a guaranteed 5-star would be ideal.
"By the way, that blonde mentioned I know three S-ranks. Besides you and Liu Wenxuan, who's the third?" Chen Luo feigned ignorance.
Although he knew about Yun Lian'er, he shouldn't openly admit it.
"Who knows? Maybe she included herself. How should I know your connections? You probably charmed some poor girl somewhere." Yun Xia grumbled.
"Hey little Xia, wanna play a game?" Chen Luo ventured, Primogem lust overriding caution.
"Get lost." Yunxia just dismissed him.
Chen Luo sighed. 'This cheapskate, I really admire her'.
Failing to farm commissions from Yun Xia stung—stronger individuals offered better rewards for equal difficulty.
School was such a waste of time.
From 8 AM to 5 PM, trapped indoors, earning maybe dozens of Primogems on lucky days...
Hurry up! Summer break!
…
The final days before summer break dragged endlessly. Teachers, anticipating their own holidays, tolerated unprecedented mischief.
After farewells, students scattered homeward—Chen Luo, Liu Wenxuan, and Yun Xia included. Holidays didn't mean goodbye.
But then...
"So much for 'not targeting low-rank talent users'?" Chen Luo gripped his Dull Blade, eyeing his crushed bicycle with murderous rage.
Do you know how expensive that was?!
The blonde woman perched on a streetlamp shrugged. "Official challenges are tedious. Delivering your head to Liu Wenxuan and Yun Xia will provoke them faster." The blond shrugged.
"Don't worry—I don't torture weaklings. Your death will be quick." Her tone dripped condescension.
"Wait! One question!" Chen Luo raised a hand as countless light swords materialized behind her.
"Stalling? Fine. But know this—you're in my Angel Domain. It blocks all detection, even from S-rank seers. No one will know I killed you."
Yvette licked her lips, grinning maniacally. "Hatred needs marination to reach its sweetest, most deranged peak."
"Hold on... did you say Angel Domain?" Chen Luo was planning to retreat to the bar paused.
"Indeed! My talent is Angel—a War Angel thriving in war! Rejoice, mortal! You'll perish by divine radiance! HAHAHA!"
Behind the crazy laughing blonde woman, twin flawless wings of light unfurled behind her, dazzlingly beautiful.
"Huh. Lucky you told me. If I didn't know you were an angel, I might have just ran." Chen Luo nodded.
After all, exposing his bar to a fleeing enemy would've been problematic.
A frenzied smile spread across his face.
Killing an angel... how many Primogems would that yield?
Primogems... my precious Primogems...
Now this is what I call an angel—sacrificing herself for others... or is it 'embodying benevolence'?