Chapter 30: Everyone's Jealous, the Genius from Provincial City Arrives, Amazing Mission

"Annihilate the stronghold of Ascension Sect?"

Xu Gu's brow furrows slightly.

The mission is highly dangerous.

He had witnessed the madness of the Ascension Sect, where for just one assassination mission, they dispatched so many steel Mutants and a special Mutant, showcasing their formidable strength. Not to mention, their stronghold.

To say nothing of new Awakeners, even top Mechanical Men like Wang Lanlan from Xia City, leading his team members, are merely cannon fodder in front of the Ascension Sect's stronghold.

Of course, for him, this mission would naturally be a piece of cake.

Xia An looked at Xu Gu with a hint of frenzy in her eyes, saying:

"This mission offers exceptionally generous rewards.

"Mainly aimed at the S-level geniuses from the Provincial City with powerful backgrounds and many bodyguards capable of completing it.

"If you were just an ordinary new S-level Awakener, I definitely wouldn't recommend you undertake this. But you are not!

"Your strength has exceeded my knowledge! Those nobodies from noble families are not even worthy to carry your shoes! These missions are practically delivering S-level accessories to you, I will give you all the support I can!"

The gap between individuals of the same rank can be immense.

Usually, S-level geniuses born as commoners, no matter how hard they try, can never match up to those from major families.

Whether it's acquiring Experience or High-level accessories, it's a breeze for S-levels from big families.

In this world, the development of new Awakeners, the stronger they get, the more resources they can access, it's a case of the faster one progresses, the faster every step ahead!

In the end, the S-levels of big families often crush commoner S-levels.

Even some A-levels from big families dare to challenge commoner S-levels!

That's why she hadn't taken much notice of Xu Gu, the new Awakener, before.

But, Xu Gu, this commoner S-level, is undoubtedly an exception!

His strength is like a miracle! Comparable to SS-level! Just awakened for a day, he could easily kill over a dozen level 30 Elite steel Mutants and a level 30 War General Level special Mutant!

Stronger than her and even their chairman! How could those S-level nobodies from noble families compare to him? One is underground, the other in the sky!

Xia An gets more and more excited as she speaks, seeing a distinguished Provincial City garrison commander rising! Her eyes looking at Xu Gu become even more fervent!

I must secure this potential stock!

Xu Gu just smiled faintly: "Thank you."

"Don't just say it. Drink~"

Xia An's cheeks turn slightly red. She pours Xu Gu another glass of alcoholic Energy Liquid. Although trying to get a just-graduated high schooler drunk is a bit dubious, it works.

Then, when he's drunk…

They can bare their hearts to each other and enhance the bond.

And then, the future will be long, like a gentle stream that eventually grows, leading to love, and finally achieving a fruitful result.

The thought makes Xia An's heart thump nervously.

This is her first time doing this sort of thing.

Actually, this is also her first time being smitten. She's really not young anymore and should think about these things.

Those A-levels and even S-level heirs from big families in Provincial City, they seem like nobodies in the eyes of this strong woman.

Xu Gu is certainly exceptional, his character isn't bad either, and meets her standards. Although there is a certain gap between her and Xu Gu.

Then she'll pursue Xu Gu!

She could not believe, she, an A-level Mechanical Woman, with unparalleled looks and temperament, also the Vice Chairman of the City Mechanical Association from a major family in Provincial City, could not successfully pursue this young man, Xu Gu!

Men pursuing women is like climbing a mountain; women pursuing men is like traversing a thin veil!

However,

quickly,

after downing the third cup of alcoholic Energy Liquid, Xia An's face turns red and dizzy, collapsing to the ground, breathing heavily and rhythmically, her beautiful and proud posture similarly fluctuating.

She got drunk.

Xu Gu's mouth twitches, is that it? Trying to get me drunk?

He didn't harbor any improper thoughts. His visit this time was mainly to see Xia An and handle official business, not for anything else.

He sent Wang Lanlan a message.

Soon, Wang Lanlan, who was on guard outside, quickly trotted and entered Xu Gu's private room.

Her arrival, once more, attracted countless male Mechanical Men's attention.

Wang Lanlan is also one of the goddesses of Xia City, extremely popular.

Seeing her enter Xu Gu's private room made everyone increasingly envious.

"She drank some, take her to a hotel, get a room for her to rest. Take good care of her, don't let anything happen to her," Xu Gu instructed Wang Lanlan.

He could tell that Xia An was originally a well-behaved girl and had not touched alcoholic Energy Liquid before, somewhat worried about her embarrassing herself when drunk.

"Okay~" Wang Lanlan replied, her voice mixed with distinct emotions. Previously, she was quite jealous of Xia An for having a date with Master Xu Gu.

Why should she only be worthy to be one of Xu Gu's followers, while her best friend could date Master Xu Gu?

Now, seeing that her best friend didn't seem to get much advantage from Xu Gu, she let out a sigh of relief, feeling a bit better inside.

Outside the private room,

Wang Lanlan sends off Xu Gu with a look of admiration and worship.

After Xu Gu left, Wang Lanlan took the drunken Xia An to the upstairs room of Liyuan Restaurant to rest.

This scene, of course, was witnessed by those watching at the door.

For a moment, their hearts were shattered.

What had happened?

They knew without needing to think.

Xia An's body was limp, his face flushed red, unable to walk, and then seeing Xu Gu's huge physique, it was bound to...

Also, Wang Lanlan's gaze towards Xu Gu was so affectionate...

Instantly, everyone imagined a high-stakes drama, with Xu Gu as the protagonist.

"He really deserves to die!"

Rage surged in their hearts, and they wished they could kill Xu Gu!

"My goddess! Two, no, three! All fallen into Xu Gu's hands!"

"You treacherous thief! I will never coexist with you!"

A scene of widespread lament.

The hot search soared quickly.

Xu Gu naturally didn't pay attention, nor did he notice.

He was occupied with planning the destruction of the Ascension Sect's stronghold.

That very afternoon.

A mission announcement informed all Mechanical Men in the city.

[A-Class Bounty Mission: The Destruction of the Ascension Sect.]

[All newly Awakened Mechanical Men, mobilize and eradicate these evil Ascension Sect followers!]

[Killing Ascension Sect members will grant extra points. The stronger the Ascension Sect member killed, the more extra points awarded.]

[Destroying any stronghold will earn a massive amount of extra points!]

[Teams can be formed, with a maximum of ten people, no restrictions on level or age, but must be led by a newly Awakened from Xia City. Extra points earned by the team can be distributed amongst themselves.]

[Accumulating a certain amount of extra points allows for the exchange of High-level accessories at the Points Store, regardless of privilege restrictions.]

[From F rank to the highest S rank!]

[Note: The collection of extra points has a very long duration and is not limited to this mission alone. Stay tuned for other missions.]

This announcement was already published.

The entire Xia City was thrown into madness.

The Xia City channel on the Creator Forum exploded, with countless posts about this matter flooding in instantaneously.

"Rewards up to S rank accessories?"

"My god! S rank! If one could get S rank accessories, even an early B rank Mechanical Man could compete with an S rank one, right?"

"A rank accessories are already legendary!"

"S rank? These are life-changing treasures!"

"Incalculable in value! Even in a top ten family in the Provincial City, exceptionally gifted individuals wouldn't have access to these so early!"

The highest reward of S rank caught everyone's first attention, their excitement causing their bodies to heat up, eyes wide and breathing rushed.

However, they soon noticed other information, and their hearts cooled down immediately.

"We actually have to destroy the Ascension Sect to get extra points?"

"This is the Ascension Sect we're talking about! The Ascension Sect strongholds in Xia City are from the big cities outside, and they are powerful!

"It's said that Xia City hasn't received timely reinforcements because the Ascension Sect is obstructing it."

"Moreover, there was an attempt to assassinate Xu Gu by the Ascension Sect yesterday, though it was not successful. I heard our association's powerhouses had to fully mobilize just to barely save Xu Gu!"

"How is this possible to achieve!"

"And, it's specified that it must be led by newcomers. Could it possibly be to train Xu Gu, Wang Lishuo, and Zhang Chao, these three newcomers?"

Amidst the exclamations of the crowd, someone saw through the purpose of this mission.

"All of you might as well go wash up and sleep. This mission isn't for you, nor for Xu Gu to do. Wang Lishuo and Zhang Chao and others, even less so."

"It's actually for the Provincial City or nearby big cities like Xu City, for the powerful large families with S rank talented Awakeners!"

"Teams can be formed, with no restrictions on level or age. Isn't this just like hiring bodyguards? This is to leverage the power of these large families to settle the Ascension Sect!"

With this analysis out.

Once again, a scene of widespread lament.

"Damn! This isn't fair! Able to bring nine bodyguards of any level to rack up points for themselves! A rank, even S rank accessories, won't they inevitably belong to these affluent family scions?"

"We can't even sip from the soup!"

As a wave of grievances filled the crowd, another announcement stirred up a bigger wave.

"My master, from the Ren family of Provincial City, Ren Dongyang, S rank Mechanical Man!

"Now recruiting cleaners to deal with the riff-raff outside the Ascension Sect strongholds. Pay is settled daily, based on ability, up to 300 points per hour!

"Meanwhile, my master is also recruiting followers. Xu Gu, Wang Lishuo, Zhang Chao, Tian Mei, Sun Mo, you five are qualified to become my master's followers. You may come to pledge your allegiance, and if my master favors you, the rewards will be generous, with welcome gifts up to one million points!"

This post quickly topped the hot list.

Countless people went crazy and were shocked.