A feast of pretentiousness in the library

Chapter 5: The Library's Prestige Feast

09:10 In front of the library (prestige value: 2326 / 2000)

In the early morning, the sun, like a vibrant child, climbed early into the sky, wantonly pouring its sunlight into every corner of the campus.

The library's glass seemed to be enchanted, cleverly refracting the sunlight onto Ye Qiu's school uniform.

In an instant, the school uniform seemed to be plated with a dazzling golden edge.

Ye Qiu stood ramrod straight at the library entrance, his posture agile, his eyes gleaming with eagerness, just like a superhero about to rush to the battlefield and show his skills.

He lowered his head slightly, his gaze fixed on the System panel that had suddenly appeared on his wrist, emitting a faint glow.

The words on the panel seemed to come alive, dancing into his eyes:

"Today's Mission:

Demonstrate Golden Eyes ability in the library

Unlock the 'Knowledge Harvester' title

Create a mass shock event"

"Goodness, it seems today is destined to be an extraordinary day; I'm going to cause a big stir!" Ye Qiu's mouth curved slightly upward as he muttered softly, a hint of a mischievous smile on his face, hiding his excitement and anticipation for the wondrous adventure about to begin, like a child about to unwrap a mysterious gift, filled with irrepressible excitement.

He took a deep breath, his chest rising high, as if he was about to draw all the world's energy into his body.

Then, he suddenly stretched out his hand and pushed open the glass door with force.

As the glass door slowly swung, emitting a faint "creak," he strode into the library with his head held high.

At this moment, he felt as if he had stepped into a mysterious Domain full of unknowns and surprises, and he was about to become the Dominator of this Domain, rewriting its rules.

09:15 Library Drama (prestige value + 156)

As soon as he entered the library, a sense of tranquility washed over him.

Sunlight, like a group of nimble little sprites, passed through the narrow gaps between the bookshelves, gently scattering onto rows of bookshelves, draping each book in a dreamy golden veil.

The entire space was eerily quiet, with only the occasional "rustle" of students turning pages and the subtle "squeak" of pen tips on paper.

These sounds intertwined, like a soft, soothing musical performance, drawing people in.

Ye Qiu stood at the entrance, his heart pounding uncontrollably, like a mischievous little rabbit jumping up and down in his chest.

He knew that he was about to unlock the miraculous Golden Eyes ability, but what unimaginable things would happen, his mind was filled with all sorts of wild guesses, and the feeling of anticipation grew stronger, like a volcano about to erupt, poised for action.

Just as he was filled with anticipation, suddenly, with a "whoosh," a dazzling golden light shot out from Ye Qiu's eyes, so bright it was like a searchlight, instantly illuminating every corner of the entire library.

The students who were originally engrossed in their studies were startled by this sudden strong light, their bodies trembling.

They all looked up, their faces filled with shock and confusion.

This sight scared everyone greatly.

They discovered with horror that their books, notebooks, and even private items hidden in their clothes—underwear—were all exposed without reservation under this strange light, as if they had been stripped naked layer by layer, with no privacy whatsoever.

"Oh my god, what on earth is going on?!" a boy with black-framed glasses screamed in terror, waving his hands frantically, clumsily using books to shield his body, while also uncontrollably shrinking under the table, looking as if he were hiding from a terrifying monster, his eyes filled with fear.

"Ah!" The girls' reactions were even more intense; they screamed repeatedly, their voices sharp and piercing.

Instantly, their faces flushed crimson, like ripe tomatoes.

Some girls even put books on their heads, covering their bodies tightly with their hands, as if this could block the incredibly embarrassing gaze, their bodies still trembling incessantly.

At the same time, a cold, mechanical voice suddenly rang out in Ye Qiu's mind: "Warning! X-ray mode activated!"

Ye Qiu himself was startled by this sudden situation.

He widened his eyes, looking at the chaotic scene before him, his mouth agape, stammering, "This... this is too outrageous! It's beyond imagination!"

He desperately wanted to avert his gaze, but his eyes seemed to be controlled by an invisible force, completely unresponsive to his command, scanning everywhere on their own, clearly seeing every minute detail in the library.

"Mass shock detected! prestige value + 299!"

Ye Qiu's gaze moved through the crowd.

He saw a girl with a ponytail diligently doing her homework, her notebook densely filled with neat handwriting, the words seeming to dance, speaking of her diligence and effort.

Next to her, a boy was sneakily hiding his phone under a book, occasionally glancing quickly at the phone screen, a mischievous smile often appearing on his face, as if he had seen some hilarious joke.

Even more amusing was that several usually serious teachers had also secretly sneaked into the library.

They hid in a corner, their eyes constantly darting around, looking flustered, as if they were secretly looking at some unspeakable secret.

One of the teachers' hands unconsciously fumbled in his pocket, seemingly hiding something illicit, his nervous demeanor making one suspect he was doing something guilty.

"System prompt: 'Knowledge Harvester' title unlocked!"

As soon as Ye Qiu heard this prompt, his head felt as if it had been struck by a heavy hammer, and a strong sense of dizziness washed over him.

His body swayed, and he nearly lost his balance.

He knew that this was a side effect of the Golden Eyes ability, like someone who was heavily intoxicated, his head spinning, the world turning upside down.

But the unyielding spirit in his bones made him endure the discomfort and continue to curiously observe everything around him, secretly wondering, "What special secrets and abilities does this 'Knowledge Harvester' title hide? I can't wait to find out."

09:20 Miracle in the Water (prestige value + 299)

Just as everyone was still reeling from the shock, a deafening roar suddenly erupted with a "boom."

A thick, powerful bolt of Lightning, like an angry Dragon, struck straight down from the distant sky, hitting the library floor with a "bang."

This strike was incredibly powerful; the entire library shook violently, as if a small earthquake had occurred.

Books on the shelves, like startled birds, clattered to the floor, raising a faint cloud of dust.

Students, their faces pale with fright, huddled together in terror.

Some girls even began to sob softly, their cries sounding particularly helpless amidst the chaos.

However, Ye Qiu was like a light in the darkness, appearing exceptionally calm in this chaotic scene.

His eyes suddenly lit up, like stars twinkling in the night sky, and then he shouted, "Watch me!"

He reacted quickly, immediately activating the Magnetic Storm Domain.

The scene was truly breathtaking, like a superhero unleashing powerful energy at a critical moment.

He pushed his hands forward with force, and a powerful magnetic force instantly surged from his palms, like an unstoppable, surging wave.

Under the influence of this magnetic force, the terrifying Lightning was obediently guided to his side, like a well-behaved little pet.

The Lightning swirled wildly around him, crackling and popping, forming a huge, dazzling Tesla coil.

The coil flickered with interweaving blue and purple light, constantly pulsating and twisting, as if performing a wild and passionate rock song, every note filled with power and intensity.

"Warning! Accumulated prestige value has broken through the critical point! Forcibly activating Lightning Tribulation Body Tempering mode!"

Ye Qiu stood in the center of the library, tightly surrounded by Lightning.

His figure appeared exceptionally tall and mighty in the light of the Lightning, like a God of Thunder descended from the heavens, exuding an awe-inspiring Aura.

He took a deep breath, his chest heaving violently, and then, with all his strength, he shouted, "I'm coming!"

As soon as his voice fell, he suddenly leaped up, like a soaring eagle, jumping into mid-air.

This leap seemed to open up a whole new world.

Water splashed everywhere, as if a torrential rain was falling from the sky.

Ye Qiu swam freely in the air, his figure clearly visible, like a nimble fish darting through water.

His Golden Eyes displayed miraculous efficacy, allowing him to clearly see every minute detail in the air, even microorganisms that were normally imperceptible to the naked eye could not escape his sight.

He was like an elf from another world, fully displaying his unique charm in the wondrous world intertwined with Lightning and splashing water, each sway of his body bringing forth a colorful play of light and shadow, dreamy and ethereal.

09:25 Stunning the Audience (prestige value + 315)

Ye Qiu performed a graceful somersault in the air, his movements fluid and elegant, like a skilled gymnast.

Then, like a diving champion, he gracefully and agilely leaped out of the air.

At that moment, water droplets on his body shimmered with golden light, as if he were wearing a magnificent garment meticulously crafted from countless diamonds, dazzling and radiant.

He stood steadily in the center of the library, his gaze firmly sweeping over the stunned students around him.

Then, he opened his mouth solemnly and loudly declared, "Don't panic, everyone! This is just our school's newly developed holographic projection! High-tech, understand?!" His voice was loud and confident, echoing through the library, attempting to calm the panicked crowd.

But no sooner had he finished speaking than, as if the heavens were deliberately testing his adaptability, a louder 'rumble' echoed, and an even thicker bolt of lightning menacingly struck down from the sky, this time hitting the other end of the library.

Ye Qiu's reaction speed was astonishing; he was quick-witted and immediately activated the Magnetic Storm Domain again.

He swiftly moved his hands, as if conducting a grand symphony, and the powerful magnetic force was released once more, successfully guiding the lightning towards him, forming a Tesla coil even larger than before.

The coil glowed brightly, even more dazzling than before, and emitted an even more deafening sound.

“Detected group shock! prestige value + 299!”

The students were completely dumbfounded by his series of miraculous actions; their jaws almost dropped to the floor, and their mouths were wide open, enough to fit an egg.

Some students even began to wonder if they were dreaming, rubbing their eyes hard, but the incredible scene before them remained clear and unchanged.

They started whispering amongst themselves, discussing softly: “Is this really a holographic projection? It's too realistic! It's simply unbelievable!” “Maybe he really has superpowers, this is too magical!” These discussions rose and fell in the library, like a flock of chattering birds, expressing their shock and confusion.

09:30 Aftermath (prestige value + 156)

When everything finally gradually calmed down, the library was a mess, as if it had just experienced a cruel battle.

The floor was piled with fallen books, and the bookshelves were toppled over, a scene of complete chaos.

Ye Qiu stood alone in the center of the library, his school uniform still clearly embroidered with “class three, grade two”, but at this moment it was soaked with sweat and rain, clinging tightly to his body, outlining his tall figure, as if he were wearing a tight-fitting suit, making him look a bit dishevelled, yet still handsome.

He slowly lowered his head to check the System panel on his wrist: “Current prestige value: 2326 / 2000”

“Haha, it seems my performance today was truly exceptional! Simply outstanding!” Ye Qiu couldn't help but laugh triumphantly, his laughter filled with pride and satisfaction.

He knew in his heart that he had far exceeded the System's set limit, but he didn't care about it at all.

In his opinion, he had successfully become a legendary figure, one who had created countless miracles in this seemingly ordinary library.

“System prompt: The title [Knowledge Harvester] has been unlocked!”

Ye Qiu took a deep breath, slowly closed his eyes, and felt the tense and excited Aura permeating the air.

His heart was filled with anticipation for the future; he knew that from this moment on, every day that followed would become even more exciting and challenging.

He couldn't wait to embrace new adventures, and he secretly vowed in his heart: “Next time, I will definitely create even more astonishing and shocking miracles, making everyone look at me in a new light!”

09:35 Library Ends (prestige value + 156)

The library session ended, and students successively left this place full of fantastical experiences.

Ye Qiu stood quietly at the entrance, his gaze following his classmates as they walked past him one by one.

He keenly noticed that his classmates' eyes were full of surprise and curiosity, their gazes like searchlights, constantly scrutinizing him.

Some classmates even secretly looked back at him, walking and softly discussing the incredible things that had just happened: “How do you think he did it? It's too magical, it's beyond my comprehension!” “I don't know, he suddenly feels so mysterious, like a Treasure Trove full of secrets that makes people want to explore.” Although these discussions were not loud, they clearly reached Ye Qiu's ears, and the corners of his mouth slightly curved upwards, revealing a subtle smile.

Suddenly, a girl ran out of the library in a panic, her face showing a terrified expression, her hair a bit dishevelled, a few strands scattered on her cheeks, as if she had just experienced a heart-stopping catastrophe.

“Brother Ye... Ye! What did you just see?” she stammered, her voice still trembling noticeably, and her body also slightly shaking, clearly not yet fully recovered from the fright.

Ye Qiu smiled faintly, a mysterious smile appearing on his face, like the twinkling stars in the night sky, full of attraction.

He did not answer the girl's question, but just looked at her quietly.

He knew in his heart that he had successfully become a legendary figure on campus, but he did not intend to be overly flamboyant; he wanted to keep this mystery deeply hidden in his heart, so that he would always maintain that unique and charming appeal in the hearts of his classmates, like a mysterious book that could never be finished, filling people with the desire to explore.

09:40 Back to Classroom (prestige value + 156)

As Ye Qiu walked back to the classroom, his mind was like a projector, constantly replaying everything that had just happened in the library.

Those magical displays of ability, the shocked expressions of his classmates, the wildly raging lightning, every scene was deeply imprinted in his mind, like a brilliant movie, constantly looping.

He knew that he had successfully unlocked the title of [Knowledge Harvester], but he was filled with doubt and anticipation about what kind of impact this title would have on his future.

He both looked forward to this title bringing him more magical abilities and opportunities, and worried that this powerful force would bring him unexpected trouble and danger.

This complex feeling was like a tangled mess, tightly entwining him, making his steps unconsciously a bit heavy, each step as if he were contemplating the direction of the future.

Suddenly, a golden light unexpectedly shot out from his eyes again, illuminating the entire corridor in an instant, like a bright lamp breaking the quietness of the corridor.

He saw a girl meticulously organizing her schoolbag, which was filled with all kinds of books and stationery, neatly arranged, a small detail that showed she was a very organized person; another girl was on the phone with her boyfriend, her face beaming with a happy smile, her eyes sparkling with sweet light, and she occasionally spoke gentle, sweet words, her happy appearance making people unable to help but feel envious.

“Detected group shock! prestige value + 299!”

Ye Qiu once again felt a strong sense of dizziness, his head buzzing as if surrounded by countless small bees, the pain unbearable.

He quickly reached out and firmly held onto the wall, barely managing to steady himself and avoid falling to the ground.

He knew in his heart that this was a side effect of the Golden Eyes ability; every time he used this ability, he had to endure this tormenting pain.

But the tenacious spirit in his bones made him feel that all this was worth it, because this powerful ability made him feel an unprecedented thrill and sense of accomplishment, like standing at the pinnacle of the world, overlooking everything, a feeling that made him unable to stop.

He endured the discomfort, gritted his teeth, and continued to walk forward step by step.

With each step, he silently anticipated the next adventure, and secretly vowed in his heart: “I must work harder to control this power, to make it a powerful aid in realizing my dreams, rather than a burden.”

09:45 Classroom Scene (prestige value + 156)

After returning to the classroom, Ye Qiu sat quietly in his seat, his eyes a bit hazy, his mind still replaying the wonderful things that had just happened in the library and on the way back to the classroom.

His deskmate, like a curious kitten, noticed his abnormality and leaned over curiously, gently nudging him with an arm, asking softly: “What exactly happened to you in the library? Everyone is talking about it, and they're all curious about your experience!”

Ye Qiu smiled, a hint of mystery in his smile, and patted his deskmate's shoulder, saying casually: “Nothing, just a small surprise, don't make a fuss.” He deliberately spoke lightly, wanting to maintain this mystery.

Just then, a girl ran into the classroom from outside in a panic, her face showing a terrified expression, as if she had seen some terrifying monster, her eyes filled with fear.

“Brother Ye... Ye! What did you just see?” she stammered, her voice filled with fear and confusion, her body still slightly trembling.

Ye Qiu smiled faintly, the corners of his mouth curving into a subtle arc, his smile seemingly veiled, making it hard to grasp.

Facing the urgent inquiry of the girl before him, he still chose silence, not giving a single word in response to her question.

He knew deeply that ever since he stepped into this campus, he had shone like the brightest star in the night sky, undoubtedly becoming the focal point of everyone's attention.

However, Ye Qiu did not show any hint of pride or complacency towards this sudden attention and admiration.

On the contrary, he preferred to view all of this as fleeting, not wanting to spend too much energy explaining the reasons behind it to others.

In his heart, there were deeper considerations.

He hoped to maintain the mysterious veil that enveloped him for a long time, relying on his unique temperament and way of doing things.

Only in this way could he keep those around him constantly curious and reverent, not daring to easily peek into his true inner world.

And beneath that seemingly calm exterior, Ye Qiu's inner depths actually hid countless untold secrets and stories...