122: Chapter 122: The news spread like wildfire

Fang Yuan, who had left the Hidden Mist Forest, hadn't expected someone among the four to leave the scene even faster than him.

Just as he was about to treat himself to a meal to reward his stomach, which hadn't received sustenance for twenty hours, he noticed two familiar figures already eating in a corner of the previous restaurant.

"Fang Yuan, over here."

Gu Yue, who had also spotted him, immediately waved at him.

Seeing this, Fang Yuan, carrying what looked like decent food, walked towards the two and then sat down in front of them.

As soon as he sat down, he noticed Thank Rain across from him staring blankly at him. He didn't know what she was thinking, but he didn't care. After greeting them, he started eating.

"Have you heard? Someone saw a Prodigy with a Transcendent True Spirit Talent in the Hidden Mist Forest today, and also picked up a large pile of crystal cores afterward, instantly gaining tens of millions in value."

"I heard that Prodigy with a Transcendent True Spirit Talent can use four or five types of elemental attacks. I wonder if it's true."

"Yesterday, many people also discovered a similar situation to today. Perhaps..."

"... !"

Before the three could even start talking, the others on the other side finished their meals and left.

Just listening to these words, Fang Yuan's expression became strange. Wasn't this about him? Someone was actually picking up crystal cores behind him.

It wasn't just these three; other people eating nearby were also discussing this matter.

Clearly, this news had probably spread throughout the stronghold. A Prodigy who might have a Transcendent True Spirit Talent, even if the news was only partially unconfirmed, would cause a huge discussion.

Moreover, this time the source of the news also brought out a large number of crystal cores from the Hidden Mist Forest, greatly increasing the authenticity of the information.

Fang Yuan didn't care about this situation as long as his identity wasn't exposed. He figured no one would ever imagine that an ordinary-looking person like him was the protagonist of their discussions.

"... !"

As he was thinking this, Thank Rain's strange gaze still hadn't moved, which made him feel a bit uncomfortable.

On the other side, Gu Yue was gesturing with her hands, but due to the people around, she didn't speak aloud.

However, from her gestures, Fang Yuan quickly understood what she meant. It turned out that Thank Rain also knew his Talent was very strong, and coupled with the discussions of those nearby, it was hard for her not to look at him that way.

Under this uncomfortable gaze, Fang Yuan quickly finished his food, then, with the two girls following him, re-entered his room.

"Did you tell them?"

As soon as the door closed, he looked at the beautiful Gu Yue with a rather displeased expression.

Not wanting others to know about his True Spirit Talent was something he had always prioritized. Source Devour was too exaggerated; if it were exposed, he didn't know what awaited him.

Would it be the attention of the Human Alliance, or other undesirable things? Everything had to be speculated based on the worst possible outcome.

Before he had enough strength, Fang Yuan didn't plan to expose his powerful True Spirit Talent. As for the exact information about Source Devour, he probably would never reveal it.

"Oh, this isn't my fault. Thank Rain guessed it. You leveled up four Ranks in one day. At first, she even suspected I was that Transcendent true spirit Prodigy. I had no choice but to tell her the truth..."

Seeing his leveling-up companion looking at him like that, Gu Yue immediately told him the truth.

This was an unavoidable fact. If only she had reached Silver Rank 6, she could have used the excuse of luckily encountering a rare treasure, which was why her Rank increased so quickly.

But what about later?

When Fang Yuan came out, he couldn't possibly use that excuse again.

Repeating it again and again was simply impossible. How could there be so many rare treasures in the Hidden Mist Forest, with everyone so lucky to find them?

Such an exposure was bound to happen sooner or later. Gu Yue had no choice but to tell the truth, otherwise, she would have to bear the title of the Transcendent True Spirit Talent Prodigy.

"Forget it, this matter cannot be spread. I don't want others to know..."

After understanding the situation, Fang Yuan realized he couldn't blame her. He had no choice but to instruct Thank Rain, who now knew about his extraordinary Talent, not to spread it too much.

As for whether she would listen to him, he didn't know, but since things had come to this, he could only do this.

He couldn't possibly silence her, not to mention there was no opportunity to make a move here at all.

The stronghold fortress was a shelter built by the Human Alliance. Besides private rooms, there were surveillance cameras every so often outside.

If a death occurred, it could be investigated within half a day.

Moreover, the situation hadn't reached that point. He estimated that Thank Rain wouldn't reveal his Talent.

The reason was simple: doing so would bring her almost no benefit. It would only offend him, and no one would want to antagonize someone with a Transcendent True Spirit Talent.

"Don't worry, I definitely won't tell anyone."

Indeed, upon hearing his words, Thank Rain immediately straightened her posture, vowing to the person before her like a soldier.

Fang Yuan didn't care about her attitude. After discussing the matter, he told the two to leave, and he himself lay directly on the bed to rest.

Using his Talent abilities continuously for over twenty hours, even with a constant supply of energy, would inevitably cause some mental fatigue.

Unlike him, Gu Yue and Thank Rain, although they also stayed in the Hidden Mist Forest for twenty to thirty hours, their actual combat time was probably less than half of that.

Leaving the room, Thank Rain, looking somewhat preoccupied, bid farewell to Gu Yue. After watching her enter her room, she then walked into her own room.

Closing the door and collapsing onto the bed, Thank Rain felt a bit dazed.

This experience had truly opened her eyes. She had originally thought it would just be an ordinary guiding session, but she hadn't expected there to be two people with abnormal Talents inside.

In her eyes, being able to level up by following the person she chose, despite not being very strong herself, was also an extremely Heaven-Defying Talent, especially when the chosen person was a Transcendent True Spirit Talent holder.

"I must seize this opportunity this time. I have to at least become their friend..."

Facing two Prodigies, one with a Gold Rank Talent and one with a Silver Rank Talent, Thank Rain didn't hope to become one of them; the probability was low.

Therefore, she decided to choose another path: during her one month as a guide, she would get to know them well. That way, she could at least gain some benefits.

After making up her mind, Thank Rain wasn't in a hurry. With a few thoughts, she lay on the bed and slept through the day...