Xu Mo was stunned for a moment. That was quick. I didn't even have to coax her.
“Alright, look at you getting with the program. Why weren't you this cooperative before?”
Hearing the Evil God's teasing, Bai Feifei let out a sigh.
In truth, she had never been uncooperative; she simply hadn't wanted Dawn City to fall, nor did she want to hurt innocent people.
But now, after everything that had transpired during the North District's Graduation Show, the truth was plain for all to see.
The Xu family had actually partnered with those who worshiped the Evil God all for the sake of that drug!
Though, technically, she wasn't exactly in a position to judge others on that front...
Even so, putting aside the harm the drug itself caused, how many lives had been sacrificed during its research and testing phase?
The pile of bones inside the coal mine was built on the agony, blood, and tears of countless people, yet their voices had never been heard.
If not for the Old-Timer, Dawn City would have ultimately been destroyed because of them.
At that thought, a profound rage flared within Bai Feifei. For the first time, she felt a genuine urge to kill.
“Because as long as people like them live, they will only bring disaster and pain,” Bai Feifei replied coldly.
“No problem. It's good that you've figured things out,” Xu Mo replied with a chuckle.
Now that he and Bai Feifei were finally on the same page, it was time to show her the playstyle the Old-Timer was most familiar with.
Xu Mo continued to instruct her:
“Since things escalated to this point, the people back in Dawn City have probably caught wind of it by now.”
“They're likely cornered dogs ready to leap over any wall. Remember, you don't have time to mess around. Once we get back, we're slaughtering our way through.”
“Ignore everything else and target the Xu family first! Go straight to their turf and turn their lives completely upside down—we're talking total, utter devastation.”
No matter what, the Xu family was currently the nexus of everything. In Xu Mo's eyes, as long as they tore through the Xu family, the mastermind behind the scenes would naturally show themselves.
Would it be Liu Yun? It didn't matter. They would take it one step at a time.
Bai Feifei still instinctively felt a chill at the casual bloodlust the Evil God displayed from time to time, but she said nothing. She stood up, intending to leave the partitioned compartment.
The moment Bai Feifei pushed open the door, she saw the main seating area of the large armored vehicle. Wan Qianhong was sitting on one of the seats.
Seeing her emerge, Wan Qianhong quickly stood up and approached her.
“Bai Feifei,” she whispered. “I've joined the Masked Hermit Society.”
Bai Feifei glanced at her. “Oh, I know.”
Wan Qianhong froze. How does she know?
This matter had been personally approved by Sinking Black. Only the two of them and Shining Yellow had been present, all of whom were members of the organization.
She hadn't even told her own instructor, choosing to keep her identity hidden for now.
Yet, Bai Feifei already knew.
Well, I'm just a newcomer. There are probably countless secrets within that organization anyway.
“What now?” Wan Qianhong changed the subject. “What's our next plan?”
Bai Feifei fell silent.
A plan?
How would she know? It all depended on whatever whim the Old-Timer had at any given moment.
“We're going back first. We need to root out the cancer inside the city!” Bai Feifei said, looking at Wan Qianhong.
Wan Qianhong nodded in strong agreement.
After investigating the matter for so long, they were finally on the verge of getting results.
Then, she quickly recalled a more pressing matter. Sinking Black had mentioned earlier that there was something wrong with Bai Feifei's body.
“By the way, Bai Feifei, your physical condition...”
Just then, the people outside the vehicle noticed that Bai Feifei was awake and began gathering around.
“Let's go outside first,” Bai Feifei said. Nodding to Wan Qianhong, she was the first to step out of the vehicle.
A few students from Qingping Academy rushed forward, with Ye Yu leading the way.
“Teacher... Teacher Bai!” She ran over and scanned Bai Feifei up and down, wanting to make sure she was alright. Her eyes were slightly red.
“Are you alright? You were unconscious for an entire day. I was so worried you might have suffered some hidden injuries...”
The other students gathered around as well, all chattering at once.
“Teacher Bai, you're finally awake!”
“You really foresaw everything! If not for the training you gave us, we definitely wouldn't have survived this Graduation Show!”
“That drug really is problematic. To think it actually has something to do with Zhulong.”
“Teacher Bai, what kind of organization is the Masked Hermit Society, anyway?”
Questions flew at her one after another. After this ordeal, their already powerful teacher now seemed to possess an even more mind-blowing background.
No wonder she never gave anyone in the city any face!
Surrounded right in the center, Bai Feifei stood there feeling rather stiff.
Fortunately, Ye Yu was perceptive enough to disperse the crowd, finally giving her some breathing room.
However, the students weren't the only ones coming to greet her.
Right behind them were the people from Turing City.
Xie Xuan walked up quickly, stopping right in front of Bai Feifei.
“Teacher Bai, Turing City owes you a massive favor.”
“Your organization helped us eliminate the traitor and saved our people. We will always remember this.”
Bai Feifei: ?
Who the heck are you, mister?
She had only met Xie Xuan once at most. Seeing him suddenly come up to thank her felt rather bizarre.
“Ah... Hello, hello.”
Xie Xuan looked at Bai Feifei and offered a sincere smile.
“We deeply admire how you dealt with that traitor.”
“Teacher Bai, if you ever visit Turing City in the future, you will always be our honored guest.”
“As a token of our friendship, please accept this. It will serve as proof of your identity when you visit us in the future.”
With that, he handed something to Bai Feifei, which she instinctively accepted.
It was a heavy medal engraved with a gear pattern, looking exceptionally exquisite.
Holy crap, he just handed over an Honorary Turing Medal? Xu Mo couldn't help but marvel in her mind.
“What is that?” Bai Feifei asked internally.
“An... identity-representing medal. Basically, if you take this to Turing City, you can practically walk around like you own the place.”
Though she didn't fully understand but felt it was impressive, Bai Feifei had no idea why she was receiving such preferential treatment. By the time she looked up, Xie Xuan had already left.
The delegation from Turing City wasn't the last to show goodwill.
Instructors from Lieyang Academy and Tiandou Academy—those who previously had some friction with Bai Feifei—came up one by one to pay their respects, their tones exceptionally polite.
It wasn't even just politeness anymore; it was bordering on flattery.
The sheer speed of their about-face made even the Old-Timer feel slightly outclassed.
After witnessing the battle in the North District, these people had finally realized the sheer weight of Bai Feifei's background.
In their eyes, the current Bai Feifei was no longer just a slightly capable lunatic from the Outer City.
Instead, she was the little princess of some incredibly powerful, secretive, and ancient organization!
She was probably just out to gain some real-world experience, with some peerless master constantly watching over her in the shadows.
What else was there to say? It was clearly their mistake before, so they had better slide to their knees and apologize immediately.
Standing where she was, Bai Feifei watched these people, who had previously harbored criticisms against her, suddenly become incredibly respectful. Her mind couldn't quite process it.
She instinctively looked around at the flattering faces and cautious gazes, suddenly finding it all very bizarre.
Since childhood, she had been accustomed to being ignored.
After meeting Xu Mo and becoming a Scavenger, she had been labeled a sinner, a lawless lunatic, and a thorn in everyone's side.
Yet, in an instant, everything had changed...
She had never been looked at by so many people with such expressions, as if she had suddenly transformed into some grand, illustrious figure.
She was extremely uncomfortable with it.
“What's wrong? Not used to it?” Xu Mo's lazy voice suddenly echoed in her mind.
“Hehe, you'll get used to it slowly. Sometimes, you don't need people to like you.”
“Making them fear you works just as well.”
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