Chapter 320 - 320 300 A Small Incident at the Start of School

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320: Chapter 300: A Small Incident at the Start of School. 320: Chapter 300: A Small Incident at the Start of School. As Life Bank and Hidden World Courtyard’s information gradually fermented in the ancient city, more and more visitors came to that ever-crowded trading room. But even the most powerful trackers could not locate its real landing point, and its internal rating among various organizations continued to rise. Old VIPs experienced several attempts of persuasion and inquiries, especially “Peace Dove”, who would be besieged for questioning every time they appeared. However, they made it clear that they had signed strict confidentiality agreements and could not leak anything, which only attracted more attention. On the other hand, there was still no response to the bounty offered by Lu Ping’an. But he was not in a hurry, as internal discussions and scheduling take time, and a harmless “Secret Realm” would also have a relatively long observation period. The new semester finally arrived. “…Can I consider this as returning to my school days?” In early August, as Lu Ping’an strolled through Ancient City University’s campus, he felt a bit bewildered. Watching college students laughing, talking and running past him, with their carefree and hopeful faces, he couldn’t help but think a madman covered in explosives would jump out at any moment, ending everything with a resounding boom. “…Uh, it seems I might really be a bit sick.” Along the way, several subtle experiences made Lu Ping’an doubt himself. For example, when encountering female college students handing out club advertisements, convinced they would pull out a gun and start shooting wildly. Like, observing a couple walking by and laughing, he instinctively felt the man to be a scumbag scamming for money and sex, while the girl was bait for a honey trap. Looking at the group of young people lying and chatting by the river, Lu Ping’an speculated whether they were evil cult members holding an illegal gathering in broad daylight, as such meetings would be difficult for the police to question. “…I’m probably just a bit tired. After checking in, I’ll find a place to sleep.” Lu Ping’an knew that it was highly likely he was overthinking things, but one could not control their consciousness. Dealing with criminals and cult followers often meant instinctively doubting everything around him became an innate behavior. After all, police could easily handle most ordinary cases, and those cases that required the Special Service Team were generally not good ones, requiring full focus on entering the scene. But this lack of composure revealed his immaturity, as experienced police officers in high-risk areas would quickly clear the chamber during times of doubt — ahem, they would set a boundary between work and daily life and not stay on high alert at all times. He squinted his eyes instinctively, trying to observe less and relax himself. “Great, ordinary college students, ordinary teachers, ordinary bicyclists, ordinary sanitation workers, ordinary pickpockets, everything seems so normal … uh, never mind, I give up.” Lu Ping’an casually walked by without any noticeable acceleration. He silently approached the pickpocket, grabbing the slender and fragile man’s neck. With a sigh, Lu pressed down firmly and pinned him. “Ah… how dare you meddle in my business!” Pinned to the ground, the thief attempted to resist. Unable to get up, he reached for the back of his pants. There, his pocket held a shiny reflection: based on the shape, it was a knife. “Ahhhh!” Amidst the scream, the uninterested teenager crushed the pickpocket’s right hand. One step, one twist, one stomp. Flesh shattered, and blood spattered. His face and body remained blood-free, as he wasn’t that unprofessional. Throughout the process, his calm and indifferent smile never changed. This was just a minor incident. The female student who had her wallet stolen was initially going to give her thanks but was left petrified by the scene. “I am a poli…” Lu Ping’an casually patted the spot where his credentials should have been, but felt an empty void instead. He slapped his forehead, recalling that today was both the first day of school and the end of the “Outstanding Freshmen Internship Program”. He had turned in his internship credentials already, and his official ones had yet to be issued. “Hey, miss…” Lu Ping’an squinted his eyes, smiling and trying to question the victim, who backed away with a pale face. Underneath him, a pool of blood covered the ground, the man smiling indifferently and playing with the long knife he had just recovered, as the thief’s wails resounded around him. The overly stimulating contrast was too much for her, who had been living in peace for more than a decade. Perhaps, in her eyes, the man with the calm smile was the real psychopathic killer. But in the next moment, she felt like she had misheard something. “… Maybe we should call the police.” “I-I-I-I can’t call the police! Don’t kill me!” After her subconscious misinterpretation, the girl was terrified and hastily waved her hands. “What!?” Lu Ping’an finally showed some expression, wondering if this girl was seriously ill. About an hour later, the two of them completed their inquiries and left the nearby police station. That was after Lu Ping’an quickly verified his identity and everything was simplified. “Sorry, sorry, sorry…” The girl kept apologizing to Lu Ping’an as soon as they left. Lu Ping’an himself sighed helplessly, thinking he was incredibly unlucky. If it wasn’t for this girl’s nonsensical speech and if he had his documents today, he would have left earlier… Now it ended up involving the team, and he would probably be laughed at when he goes back. “It’s okay, just be more careful next time.” Lu Ping’an’s opinion of the girl became more and more subtle, not because of any feelings towards her, but because working as a special agent these days had made him witness the limits of human decency and intelligence. He was curious about her identity. “You’re in the preparatory class, right? Today’s your first day of class and should also be your ‘Awakening’ day, are you okay?” Lu Ping’an doubted she could survive in the dangerous hidden world with her timid and insecure behavior. Mei Yuge, seventeen years old, was a student, a preparatory student at Ancient City University… Lu Ping’an thought her gentle demeanor belonged to that of an ordinary person under the sun. “Yes, yes, I called my director, and he said it’s fine. He will save some medicine for me.” She was still an ordinary person today, but if she wasn’t dead tomorrow, she would be a member of the hidden world. X-07 elixir, the “Abnormal Ability Awakening Elixir” that had been used strangely at some point in time, had a reported success rate of 71%, even when checked with the internal authority of the Special Service Team. In a small sample of people… According to the real-name users’ forum, the success rate is only about 60%. But this isn’t the final data. Awakening… or being “contaminated” is a process of the body and mind resisting and adapting to the “contamination”. The success rate varies from individual to individual, with stronger people having a higher survival rate. Soldiers or athletes might have a higher awakening rate, while ordinary people would have a lower rate. Averaging it out, it might actually be 71%. After all, it depends on the sample… If one takes more successful samples and fewer old, weak, or disabled ones, the success rate will increase. Manipulating statistical data by controlling samples is a basic skill for many old stagers in the statistical industry. “I can’t believe you’re actually a top student.” There was no fault in this statement, considering the fierce competition in the preparatory class, anyone who scored highly was definitely a top student. Given that there’s an interview in the process, Lu Ping’an couldn’t guess how she passed the exam. He could only speculate that she wasn’t as ordinary as she appeared to be. “…” The girl blushed in embarrassment, not knowing how to respond to the public compliment. At this moment, Lu Ping’an subconsciously recalled Meow, who, at the slightest praise, would probably hold her waist and display a face that said, “I’m just that awesome, meow!” “… This girl is even less suited for the hidden world than a cat.” This kind of girl was too ordinary and normal, “normal” to the point that people suspected she wouldn’t live long. Lu Ping’an didn’t plan to interfere, nor was he able to. This was someone else’s life… Those who dared to risk their lives to join this industry had their unusual stories. “Courage, she must be qualified, right? She was almost in tears just now, but she still volunteered to tell the case and rationally pointed out that the other party tried to use a knife.” At this time, rumors and distrustful words were flying all over the place. Lu Ping’an knew that at least 20% of the preparatory students eventually chose to give up. This was perfectly understandable. They would continue to enroll down the ranking, and many students who were short of admission would be waiting for the acceptance notice. Lu Ping’an shook his head, throwing away the distracting thoughts as they didn’t concern him. “I’ll give you a ‘buff’ that, in theory, will increase your chances of passing the ‘trial’.” Lu Ping’an casually offered an “investment” without caring if she accepted or not and turned to leave. He was now a bit troubled by how to explain his successful truancy on the first day of school.

Chapter 320 - 320 300 A Small Incident at the Start of School

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