209: Chapter 209 You two got together?!

Time passed quickly, and the initially grand "Kyoto Star Beast and Star Cult Clearing Plan" came to an end after only a few days.

Aside from the first few days, when the pressure on the various Kyoto factions was high due to the sudden Star Cult riots, the group's activity instantly receded like a tide and vanished without a sound following the news of Yun Long slaying the Star Cult's Second Seat, "Thunder."

What followed was the long and tedious cleanup work.

On one hand, the Security Bureau sent personnel to maintain basic investigations; on the other, they began repairing the buildings damaged during the fighting. Since most of the Star Cult's activities took place in remote areas far from the center of Kyoto, the economic losses were not too severe.

During this operation, the many geniuses of the Longxiang Academy also collectively appeared in the public eye, allowing many people to witness the true strength of the geniuses from the four major Superpower academies.

Especially Mu Changqiu and the others from the Hidden Dragon Pavilion; according to rumors, each of them had slain numerous Star Cult Apostles and Star Beasts.

Following this battle, the Security Bureau officially released word that the next 'Star Calamity' was approaching. At the same time, they posted many photos of battles against the Star Cult and Star Beasts online to sound the alarm for the public.

Not only that, they also analyzed the potions that had repeatedly appeared during the battle which could turn people into monsters, informing the public about the dangers of these Gene Potions. Although they knew such things were impossible to fully control, the relevant statements still had to be made...

It was worth mentioning that in the photos and videos released by the Security Bureau, a White-robed mysterious person wearing a cloak appeared with unusually high frequency—even higher than the Genius ranked first in everyone's hearts, Mu Changqiu.

Some media outlets immediately sensed something unusual and began a frantic search for any information on this White-robed mysterious person. Unfortunately, there was no information about her at all, as if she had appeared out of thin air.

Just as they were scratching their heads in frustration, the Security Bureau released a piece of heavy news:

Yun Long, acting as a leader of humanity, would present special awards to the youths who performed exceptionally during this incident. The location would be within the Longxiang Academy's center square.

At this time, a video of the White-robed mysterious person slaying all the Star Cult scouts with a single sword strike at the Longxiang Academy task desk mysteriously leaked online. Of course, the video included the words Xiao Long shouted at the time: "This is our Longxiang Academy's new transfer student."

Consequently, many powerful figures immediately connected the information, keenly perceiving that this award ceremony would likely be the moment this mysterious powerhouse made her public debut.

In this way, Longxiang Ability University, as the venue for the awards, once again became the focus of the media.

As for why it was "once again," after all, there had been that incredibly popular human-demon Genius tournament previously, which the Saintess of the Demon Race had personally participated in...

...

That day arrived quickly...

"Hi~ Xiao Meng, you guys arrived quite early."

The cowlick on the head of the girl sitting with her legs to the side on the grass under the shade of a tree twitched slightly. She quickly turned around to look back, a surprised smile appearing on her face.

"Master! Long time no see."

Qian Mo smiled and nodded to her, then looked down at the girl's arms: "Good morning, Senior Hu Wang!"

He said this using the Voice Transmission technique that Hu Wang had taught him.

A small white fox poked its head out from the girl's arms, but only nodded to the youth in a perfunctory manner. He looked a bit dazed, as if he hadn't fully woken up yet.

He looked exactly like a middle-aged man with low energy who had been forcibly dragged out of bed by a vibrant youth—a total sense of being forced to work.

"Qian Mo, why do you only have one hand... and the other one isn't..."

He spoke somewhat groggily.

But in the next moment, Hu Wang's eyes suddenly went wide and round.

He saw it...

"Little White? What's wrong?"

Xiao Meng noticed her little white fox's unusual behavior and looked down to ask with concern.

Hu Wang didn't speak, but simply extended a small paw to point behind Qian Mo.

Xiao Meng looked in the direction he was pointing with confusion, but because of the angle, she only saw the youth and nothing else.

"Old fox... is there any need to be so surprised?"

A pleasant voice came from behind Qian Mo, carrying a hint of disdain and a trace of imperceptible shyness.

At the same time, a beautiful figure stepped out from behind Qian Mo. Her neat white high ponytail shook slightly with her movements, and her golden eyes were like stars in the sky, captivating and soul-stirring.

"Miss Xing Yan!"

Xiao Meng immediately covered her mouth in surprise.

Soon, her gaze subconsciously drifted downward and saw the two of them with their fingers interlocked, holding hands tightly.

"You two..."

The cowlick on Xiao Meng's head instantly stood straight up, forming an "!" shape. She covered her mouth with both hands, struggling to keep from crying out in shock.

"Little Xiao Yan... the two of you are together!!!"

Hu Wang's Voice Transmission rang in her ears. The corners of Xing Yaoyan's mouth curled up slightly despite herself, but she still pretended to respond casually:

"What do you mean 'together,' old fox? Right now, it's just this Young Miss's probationary period for him. A probationary period, you know? Don't make it sound like we're about to get married, okay?"

Qian Mo's somewhat embarrassed Voice Transmission followed:

"Senior Hu Wang, Xiao Yan and I are currently only at the boyfriend and girlfriend stage, don't misunderstand..."

Hu Wang had opened a three-way communication channel for this Voice Transmission, so Qian Mo heard both his words and Xing Yaoyan's.

"Tch~"

Hu Wang curled his lip, crossed his paws over his chest, and turned his face to the side, as if he didn't want to look at this couple radiating the sour stench of love.

"Senior Hu Wang~"

A slightly suspicious, cutesy voice drifted over. Hu Wang's brow slowly relaxed, and he looked up only to see Xing Yaoyan's successful, mischievous smile.

"Damn! Little Xiao Yan! You're playing with me again!"

"Hahaha, you stinky fox... it seems my discovery was correct. As soon as you hear me call you 'Senior,' you can't help but reveal that smug, petty expression!"

Upon realizing he had been tricked, Hu Wang's fur immediately bristled. If he weren't being held in Xiao Meng's arms, he definitely wouldn't have been able to resist letting the white-haired girl in front of him experience the power of the Truth-Breaking Fox Demon.

"Alright, alright, Senior Hu Wang, don't be angry anymore~"

Xing Yaoyan sat down next to Qian Mo, beside Xiao Meng and Hu Wang. She watched the bustling crowds gathered over at the center square not far away, her heart feeling exceptionally relaxed.

"I wish for you to also find a beauty soon, Senior Hu Wang."

"Heh~ I'll take your word for it..."

Hu Wang looked at the white-haired girl sitting there, and a strange feeling welled up in his heart.

He felt that the aura Xing Yaoyan gave off seemed to have undergone some subtle changes. If he had to describe it, she felt more like someone who belonged to this world.

A sense of belonging!

The term suddenly popped into Hu Wang's mind.

Suddenly, he seemed to realize the strangeness in the girl's phrasing.

"Little Xiao Yan, you just said you wish for me to 'also' find a beauty, but aren't you a beauty yourself? Why did you say 'also'?"