Chapter 24: Chapter 24: Purchasing Supplies, Heading to the Genesis Building
The Tianzhou Academy's visit to Nan High this time was originally intended for Xia Yinyue.
Who could have anticipated that by chance, they would also encounter Bai Ze, an unparalleled genius?
How could they possibly miss such an opportunity?
"Bai Ze, take this black card first," the female instructor said, forcefully handing him the card.
"In a few days, Tianzhou Academy will send a dedicated school bus to pick you, your girlfriend, and other students within the Nan City area to the academy."
"As for the S-class card, I couldn't bring it with me. Once you arrive at the academy, I'll personally accompany you to make your selection."
After saying this, the female instructor prepared to leave with the other teachers.
As she passed by Cao Bin, he immediately changed his expression, putting on a groveling and deferential demeanor.
"Ms. Zhou, you…," Cao Bin stammered.
"Hmph," the female instructor snorted coldly, her eyes sharp. "I think I'll have to report this to your university president. Something as important as recruitment, and yet you're letting a mere student handle it."
"Where are your teachers? Do they even know what they're doing? This is simply a disgrace to your university."
With these parting words, she flicked her windbreaker dramatically and left with her team in tow, exuding authority.
Cao Bin was left behind, his face pale with fear. His legs wobbled, and if not for the support of a nearby table, he might have collapsed on the spot.
"It's over…" Cao Bin muttered to himself.
Universities often maintain close ties. If his university president learned that his negligence had cost them two incredibly gifted students...
Losing his position as student council president would be the least of his concerns. If his actions implicated his mentor, his future would be utterly bleak.
"Principal, since we've already chosen a school, we'll take our leave now."
"No need to trouble yourself to see us off."
Bai Ze stepped forward, bidding farewell to the elderly principal.
Under the reluctant gazes of the crowd, he left the school with Xia Yinyue.
The two walked in silence until Xia Yinyue finally broke it.
"Hmph! Bai Ze, you kept me in the dark. I almost thought we were going to lose!"
"Tell me did you already have those extraordinary creatures when you called me that day? Is that why you dared to propose such a bold plan?"
Xia Yinyue leaned forward, raising her eyebrows as she stared at Bai Ze suspiciously.
The two came to a stop, and Bai Ze scratched his head awkwardly.
"How could you say I hid it? I just wanted to surprise you!"
"You call that a surprise? It was more like a shock," Xia Yinyue retorted, clearly still miffed.
Her prideful angelic creature, which once dominated her world, had been utterly outshone by Bai Ze. She wasn't sure when it would recover.
The thought left her feeling dispirited.
"By the way, how did you do it?" Xia Yinyue suddenly shifted the conversation.
Naturally, she was referring to how Bai Ze had developed his world into such a formidable state.
Bai Ze thought for a moment before answering.
"It was just a bit of luck. I ran into an old man who helped me develop my planet."
"But without the cards you gave me, I couldn't have achieved this either," he added with a smile.
Xia Yinyue pouted, her expression full of disbelief.
"Yeah, right. Keep bluffing. If you don't want to tell me, fine. I don't care," she said, feigning anger and turning her head away.
Seeing this, Bai Ze quickly took her hand, pulling her closer.
"Alright, alright, don't be mad. I do have something I want to ask you."
Curious, Xia Yinyue turned back to him.
"You mentioned earlier that universities in the province would come to our school. But this time, only Tianzhou Academy, the province's second-best, came. What about the top-ranked school?" Bai Ze asked.
Hearing this, Xia Yinyue chuckled and waved her hand dismissively.
"The top school? That would be Sulin Academy, named after our province. It's ranked among the top three in the entire nation!"
"That school is filled with prodigies and geniuses. They wouldn't bother with someone like me. Why would they come to this backwater town to invite me?"
Bai Ze nodded thoughtfully, understanding her explanation.
It seemed that, for now, his strength wasn't enough to truly stand out.
Unlike others who had abundant resources, Bai Ze started with nothing. The rich kids had endless resource cards, creature cards, and equipment to support their development.
Some even awakened their talents before turning 18, giving them a head start that Bai Ze couldn't easily match.
"By the way, Yinyue, do you know where I can buy resource or creature cards?" Bai Ze asked.
Conveniently, he now had a black card loaded with one billion federal credits. His immediate priority was to convert it into useful resources.
After all, money only has value when spent.
"Hm… A place to exchange resources?" Xia Yinyue pondered for a moment before responding.
"In Nan City, there's a place called Genesis Tower. It's specifically for creators to purchase materials and resources."
Hearing this, Bai Ze nodded in satisfaction.
That's where he would go!
His world, nurtured by the last wave of spiritual energy, was already incredibly lush.
But there was still a shortage of creatures, especially extraordinary ones.
He had heard plenty about Tianzhou Academy.
With his current forces, it would be impossible to stand out there.
He needed to find a way to become even stronger!
"Got it, Yinyue. It's noon already. Let's grab some food, and I'll take you home afterward."
"Alright," Xia Yinyue agreed with a nod.
The pair had a simple lunch, after which they went their separate ways.
Meanwhile, Nan City was in an uproar.
"Did you hear? This morning, a student named Bai Ze from Nan High single-handedly defeated the entire school!"
"And he was recruited by Tianzhou Academy, the second-best school in our province, with a sky-high offer. What a sensation!"
Bai Ze's heroic deeds had already been widely shared by the Nan High principal.
Since Xia Yinyue had already secured her victory, there was no need to keep anything under wraps.
Now, every creator in Nan City knew about Bai Ze, the rising star.
"Is it true?"
"I also heard he created two warlord-class creatures within just seven days of awakening!"
"And even developed a flying extraordinary species!"
The creators in Nan City were skeptical, thinking it might just be rumors.
After all, none of them had seen it with their own eyes.