17: I didn't even dare to look at him.

Qin Yang clicked into Lan Ruotong's social account.

He found that she had also updated a new post.

The caption read: Young Master Qin deep in thought... So handsome!

The accompanying picture was a photo she took of him while they were having a late-night snack.

In the photo, Qin Yang was looking down, deep in thought.

A faint smile played on his lips.

Deep-set eyes, a straight nose, and a sharply defined jawline.

Combining both ruggedness and refinement, his handsome features were accompanied by a sharp, imposing aura.

More importantly... when the photo was taken, Qin Yang was wearing the Obsidian Carapace set, which is only equipable at Rank 5.

The brutal military medal on his chest had an even higher equip Rank of 10.

Lan Ruotong's post was enough to indicate that Qin Yang had already surpassed Luo Fan, reaching Rank 10 in a single day.

Her post was quite the divine assist.

However, Lan Ruotong didn't have many followers.

Not many people saw the post when it was published.

But that didn't deter Qin Yang.

He opened the mall, spent 100,000 Crystal Coin, and bought a trending spot for the post.

Immediately, Lan Ruotong's post was pinned to the homepage. As likes soared, the comment section also became lively.

"Young Master Qin? The Young Master of the Dragon Pavilion Guild?"

"It really is Qin Yang, he looks quite handsome like this!"

"Holy crap! Is that the Obsidian Carapace set he's wearing?! He's already Rank 5???"

"What's going on? He also just had his Awakening yesterday!"

"His progress is the same as Divine Su's? This photo can't be Photoshopped, can it?"

"Is it strange for his progress to be the same as Divine Su's? Young Master Qin Awakened a hidden profession, at least of an extraordinary Rank, and with his family's ability to spend money, it would be embarrassing if his progress was worse than Divine Su's, right?"

"Just looking at the state in the photos, I think Young Master Qin won. Divine Su is covered in scars, Young Master Qin is covered in oysters..."

"Win my ass! If Divine Su had a hidden profession, he definitely wouldn't have only reached Rank 5!"

"Exactly! Divine Su's profession and resources are at a disadvantage, yet he can still tie with Qin Yang. The difference is clear, isn't it?"

Soon, the comment section became a heated argument.

All sorts of double standards, all sorts of ignoring the facts.

Fan culture, like the smell in a toilet, can be sickening wherever it drifts.

Qin Yang was also puzzled.

Couldn't they see the military medal on his chest?

And they were still talking about Rank 5?

Finally, one comment hit the nail on the head.

"Can't you all see the military medal on Young Master Qin's chest? That's a Rank 10 green-grade equipment!"

"Saw it, it's ugly."

"So what if he has green-grade equipment? His family bought it with money, is that his own strength?"

"I laughed, Su Chenxing's fans aren't very smart either, they already said it's Rank 10 green-grade equipment, and you're still arguing?"

When this comment appeared, Su Chenxing's brain-dead fans finally reacted.

"So... you can only wear it at Rank 10?"

"So Qin Yang is already Rank 10? How is that possible?"

"Luo Fan, with an epic-grade profession, only reached Rank 8 in one day! Qin Yang, Rank 10 in one day? That's too fake! This photo is definitely Photoshopped!"

"Why can Luo Fan do it, but Young Master Qin can't do even better? I don't really understand your logic."

"Exactly, Young Master Qin has a hidden profession, its strength is inherently unknown. Can't he be stronger than Luo Fan?"

"Damn it! Rank 10 in one day! I won't reach Rank 10 in ten months!"

"You, with a regular profession, shouldn't compare yourself to a hidden profession. Why make yourself uncomfortable?"

"Didn't Divine Su say that the strength of a profession is determined by the person?"

"He was just showing off, and you took it seriously?"

"Still calling him Divine Su? In front of Young Master Qin, he's just the God of the Toilet!"

After learning that Qin Yang had reached Rank 10, more and more people spoke up for him, and the tide of comments began to turn.

But Su Chenxing's fans were still resisting stubbornly.

"Even so, I don't think he's stronger than Divine Su!"

"Qin Yang's family is so rich, they must have found someone to level him up, so reaching Rank 10 isn't his own ability."

"Yeah, Divine Su seems to have soloed! Rank 5 is already amazing!"

"Ignoring the facts, is a Rank 5 Divine Su really worse than a Rank 10 Qin Yang?"

"Haha, everyone, let's disperse. The other side is already ignoring the facts, what else can we talk about? Magic?"

"Makes sense."

Qin Yang liked that comment.

His goal had been achieved, and he had enjoyed the entertainment.

There was no need to continue reading the anti-intellectual comments.

Qin Yang exited the app, turned off the lights, and went straight to sleep.

He slept soundly, but some people couldn't sleep.

In a small, dark rental room in Hongwu Old Town.

Su Chenxing held his phone, staring at Qin Yang's photo, unable to tear his eyes away for a long time.

"This photo... isn't Photoshopped..."

"He really has reached Rank 10!"

Su Chenxing's hands trembled, his eyes bloodshot.

He had originally thought that his leveling speed was unmatched in the entire Hongwu City.

If he hadn't wanted to hide his strength, his Rank could have been even higher.

As a result... Qin Yang, this spoiled brat, actually stepped forward and stole the limelight that should have belonged to him.

Could it be... he also has a cheat?

Thinking of this, Su Chenxing whispered, "Hui Yue, come out."

As soon as Su Chenxing finished speaking.

A female figure, like an image, slowly emerged.

She was an Elven Saintess draped in white gauze.

Her posture was light, her body surrounded by a delicate aura, exuding an ethereal beauty. Her silver-white long hair cascaded like a waterfall, emitting a faint glow.

The moment she appeared, a layer of frosty moonlight seemed to dust the small rental room, subtly permeated by a fresh, fragrant scent.

【Name】: Hui Yue Saintess.

【Race】: Elf.

【Rank】: 5.

【Strength】: 110.

【Agility】: 200.

【Physique】: 100.

【Spirit】: 240.

【Skills】: Hui Yues Fire Lv.1, Moon Tide Lv.1, Moonlight Slash Lv.1, Elven Keen Eye Lv.1.

The Hui Yue Saintess was a sword spirit.

When Su Chenxing Awakened, she recognized him as her master.

Hui Yue could inhabit any sword-type weapon. Wielding a weapon she inhabited would grant her skills, and even allow her to be summoned to battle.

Su Chenxing's ability to reach Rank 5 in one day was due to the sword spirit's power.

Therefore, he strongly suspected that Qin Yang also possessed something similar.

Su Chenxing greedily inhaled the Saintess's fragrance and asked, "Hui Yue, during the Awakening ceremony, did you notice someone named Qin Yang?"

"You mean the human who caused the unusual phenomenon?"

The Hui Yue Saintess nodded slightly and said softly, "I once used my Elven Keen Eye to probe his profession, but I suffered a backlash and entered an illusion."

Su Chenxing was startled: "An illusion? What did you see?"

The Hui Yue Saintess recalled: "I saw a powerful civilization, and..."

At this point, she showed a look of lingering fear: "And all the emperors who were active throughout the long history of that civilization! Among those emperors, there were even beings almost like gods!"

"Gods..."

"His profession has gods behind it!"

Hearing this, Su Chenxing already understood.

Qin Yang's ability to reach Rank 10 in one day was due to the power of his profession!

He asked Hui Yue displeased, "Why didn't you tell me sooner?"

Hui Yue explained, "I did hint at it to you, but you didn't pay attention at the time."

"Are you talking back to me?" Su Chenxing's gaze darkened, and he said in a low voice, "Don't forget, only I can restore your Physical Body!"

Hui Yue lowered her head: "I'm sorry..."

Su Chenxing waved his hand and said, "Starting tomorrow, I will no longer hide my strength. I will trample Qin Yang underfoot!"

Hui Yue looked up and said, "Master, I must warn you, this human named Qin Yang is extremely powerful. There is no need for you to compete with him."

"What???"

Hearing this, Su Chenxing's face darkened, and he asked, "Even with your assistance, I am not his match?"

Hui Yue nodded: "I even dare not look at him for too long."