Chapter 146: Entering the Top Ten Laureates within a Month
Principal Xing noticed Adrian coming and was a little surprised. He signaled Adrian to come to the stage with his eyes.
Adrien shook his head, silently refusing.
His eyes always stayed on Yun Fuyu.
Adrian stared at Yun Fuyu's profile, which was sometimes bright and sometimes dark, and suddenly wanted to know - what did Yun Fuyu look like six years ago when he was on the battlefield in the contaminated zone?
Yun Fuyu was only thirteen years old at that time, and must have been even thinner than he is now.
When listening to the teacher's lecture, I should be as serious as I am now, a small child, sitting quietly in my seat.
Unfortunately, the clues to tracking Yun Fuyu's identity were cut off. The "orphanage" had been deserted many years ago, and no photos of Yun Fuyu as a child were preserved.
It would have been great if I had met Yun Fu Yu earlier.
If we had met earlier, there wouldn't have been so many unpleasant things happening later.
*
Yun Fuyu, on the other hand, was completely absorbed in the content of the course.
The Battle of Leones took place six years ago, by which time the Church had already been closed.
But even after the Seven Towers made the decision to retake the city, the priests still came to support without hesitation, bringing branches and leaves of the World Tree, and personally went deep into the most polluted areas to assist the Seven Towers army in fighting.
Normal people might think that this was a signal that the Holy See was taking the initiative to ease relations with the Seven Towers.
——But that is not the case.
After the Battle of Leonis, the Council of Seven Towers requested to meet with the Bishop to express their gratitude.
But the door of the Vatican was closed and they ignored us completely.
The Seventh Tower could only send generous material rewards to the accounts of all priests who participated in the battle.
But the support of pastors is priceless in itself; how can it be bought with money?
......Yun Fuyu was a little confused after hearing this.
Why do I feel like the priests in the Vatican are a bunch of good guys?
What exactly are they trying to achieve?
Yun Fuyu once speculated that the stalemate in the relationship between the Holy See and the Seven Towers might be due to some conflict of interest.
But now it seems that this is not the case at all.
The Holy See has behaved quite selflessly, neither seeking to seize power nor to gain economic benefits.
Why is that?
What exactly is the reason that caused the Holy See, as the forerunner of mankind, to choose to close itself off and refuse to communicate with the Seven Towers?
All the affairs of the Seven Towers are like a fishing net immersed in black sea water, and this incident is the most important node.
But there is no way to investigate this matter at all. There is no record of it either on the Internet or in paper files.
It was as if from one day on, the Holy See suddenly and decisively severed its ties with the outside world, leaving no room for maneuver.
*
After class, the lights came on and the students who were about to leave noticed Adrian's presence.
Adrien leaned sideways against the doorway, clearing the way.
But no one left through the front door.
Everyone was cheering for him during class, but when the class was over, they all tacitly took a detour and left through the back door of the classroom.
Before Yun Fuyu could pack up his things, Principal Xing came to him in a wheelchair.
The man smiled gently, fine lines appearing at the corners of his eyes, making him look more elegant and easy-going.
"Mr. Yun. I've always wanted to talk to you, and this time I finally have the chance."
Yun Fuyu was a little confused.
"...What are you talking about?"
Seeing that Lin Chaosheng and the others also looked puzzled, Principal Xing invited them:
"Come sit in my office together?"
Adrian walked over and firmly refused on behalf of Yun Fuyu.
"What are you going to the office for? Just chat here."
My teammates had other classes, so they didn’t know whether to leave or stay, and the break was almost over.
Yun Fuyu quietly approached them.
"Want to have dinner together tonight?"
When Yun Fuyu said this, his teammates understood - Yun Fuyu probably knew what was going on and didn't need them to accompany him.
Lin Chaosheng nodded: "Send us the location in advance and we will pick you up."
Seraphina came over and said, "I want to eat at the restaurant we went to last weekend!"
Zhou Bai: "And me, and me."
Yun Fuyu couldn't help but smiled.
"OK."
......
So, all the other students left the classroom, leaving only the principal, Adrian and Yun Fuyu.
Principal Xing looked at the backs of the young students leaving in groups, hearing their laughter and chatter, and was a little dazed.
"You have a good relationship."
Yun Fuyu nodded seriously: "Yes."
After his identity as a criminal was exposed, Yun Fuyu felt a little awkward when facing the professors at the military academy for a while and tried to avoid interacting with them.
When he encountered something he didn't understand, he would rather ask Lin Chaosheng or Lancelot.
Because... Yun Fuyu felt that maybe not everyone believed that he was innocent.
But Yun Fuyu was actually overthinking this.
The professors were surprisingly kind and generally liked this student with outstanding talent and a serious attitude towards learning.
Especially when compared to Adrian, a conceited 3S-level student - Yun Fuyu would even bow and express his gratitude after asking questions!
The professors who came from ordinary families would light up their eyes when they saw Yun Fuyu, and occasionally give him snacks.
Over time, Yun Fuyu relaxed and was no longer afraid to communicate with these elders who looked serious on the outside.
Principal Xing came to his senses.
"Xiao Yun. Can I call you that?"
Adrian was blocking the exit of this row of seats, leaning on the table, and decisively refused when he heard this:
"Can't."
Yun Fuyu: “…”
Principal Xing laughed: "Don't be so serious."
What an excessive possessiveness.
"I've always wanted to come and chat with you. But my leg problem makes it difficult, and the doctor is so strict that he almost won't let me leave the house. Today I finally got the chance.
By the way, did you take the Seven Towers History course?
Yun Fuyu nodded obediently.
"I chose it."
"Then you should have heard about the trend of [decreasing dispersion] among psychics.
From the statistical data, since the establishment of the Seven Towers, the tail data of psychics has shrunk, the peak has decreased, and the average has become increasingly concentrated between B and S levels.
A hundred years ago, there was a period of gap in human history. Not even a single 3S-level person appeared, and the number of 2S-level people also shrank sharply.
This period is known as the "Little Ice Age of Psychics."
Rumors of a dwindling number of psychics spread online, unsettling public sentiment. Many small, non-psychic rebel groups emerged around that time. Academic research projects on technological change mushroomed, with exceptional intensity.
Everyone feels a sense of urgency.
What if one day, the World Tree takes back the gift it has given to mankind? How will humans deal with pollution then?
As he spoke, Principal Xing stared at the shadows of the trees outside the window in a trance.
“This situation was not broken until Adrian and you showed up.
Adrian was the first, you are the second. But you are even a dual psychic...
Humanity has a new 3S level, and everyone has seen the dawn of hope. You are of great significance to the entire alliance.
This proves that the World Tree has not given up on humanity. May God bless the Seven Towers..."
Adrien clicked his tongue and interrupted the principal.
"Don't be so superstitious. Are you done praising me? I'm taking him away."
As he spoke, Adrian held Yun Fuyu's forearm and gently pulled it as a gesture.
Yun Fuyu originally wanted to take the opportunity to ask the principal why the relationship between the Holy See and the Seven Towers had become so strained.
But the principal seemed completely lost in his memories.
So, Yun Fuyu withdrew his hand and bowed slightly to the back of the principal's head as a farewell.
Adrian was a little unhappy.
"You don't have to bow to him."
Yun Fu Yu turned a deaf ear and continued to do as he was told.
This was the correct moral character he learned from Lin Chaosheng, to say thank you after asking for advice... Although he had not had time to ask for further advice, he still had to say goodbye.
Before they left, Principal Xing suddenly spoke.
"Xiaoyun, have you ever considered testing your talent for purifying pollution?"
Yun Fuyu's heart tightened, and he calmly concealed all his reactions to make sure his expression showed no flaws.
But before Yun Fuyu could respond, Adrian stood directly in front of him, blocking Principal Xing's view.
"Don't try to do anything you shouldn't do while I'm not paying attention."
This is quite impolite, almost like a warning to the enemy.
Principal Xing spoke in a steady tone.
"Young man, don't be so impatient."
Adrien's tone was mocking, as if the person in front of him was not the principal, but some unknown person.
"I'll say this one last time. Don't be a lobbyist for the Seven Towers Council. The Seven Towers Council's involvement in matters has completely ended. It's not their turn to decide where Yun Fuyu goes or what he wants to do in the future."
Principal Xing sighed: "It's just a suggestion, don't worry."
Adrian sneered: "If I hear it again, it will be the Seven Towers Council that will be anxious."
Principal Xing smiled bitterly and waved his hand.
"Hurry up and go. Really...don't lead Xiaoyun astray."
*
Adrian grabbed Yun Fuyu's wrist and took big steps, causing Yun Fuyu to jog all the way.
Yun Fuyu jogged while pulling his hand out.
"Don't pull me!"
Adrian suddenly stopped, immediately let go of his hand, and slowed down his pace.
"......Feel sorry."
Yun Fuyu's face darkened as he slightly moved his wrist that was hanging by his side.
The anger after being tested by the Council of Seven Towers subsided, and Adrian tried to approach helplessly.
"Shall I rub it for you?"
Yun Fuyu pinched his wrist:
"No need. Why don't you let me test my purification ability?"
Adrian was straightforward:
"The Vatican isn't necessarily a good place. If you enter the Vatican, you might be controlled by them."
Yun Fuyu didn't like this statement very much. She turned to look at Adrian, then turned back a little angrily.
"The priests didn't have to go with the army to the contaminated area. After using them, you're secretly cursing them. Isn't that just adding insult to injury?"
For some reason, Yun Fuyu didn't want to hear anyone say bad things about the pastor, so she walked faster and faster and didn't want to walk with Adrian.
Adrian chased after them: "...I'm not kicking someone when they're down. I don't deny their contribution to the Seven Towers, but it came at a price."
Yun Fuyu: "Price? Do you mean a promise to be loyal to the Church, not to participate in the power struggles of the Seven Towers, and not to reveal any secrets of the World Tree to anyone?"
Adrian: "Yes. The Vatican is keeping a tight rein on this, so no one except the priests themselves knows what the true contract between them and the Vatican is, let alone whether the priests don't want to say it - or can't say it.
If there really is something wrong with the Vatican, you won't even have a chance to ask for help."
Yun Fuyu: “…”
“Those pro-Vatican families in the Seven Towers, such as the Chao family, have long been looking for an opportunity to ease relations with the Vatican.
If someone like you, who is gifted and has no blood relationship to protect you, is found to have the ability to purify, you will most likely be used as a tool and sent to explore the location of the Holy See—"
Yun Fuyu didn't understand.
"Shouldn't you know exactly where it is?"
Adrian used all his patience on Yun Fuyu, but he was happy with it.
"The Holy See doesn't have a specific location; it's more like a special dimension in a superposition with reality. No one knows its exact coordinates. For protection purposes, even priests don't know the exact coordinates."
Adrian lowered his eyes and stared at Yun Fuyu's expression.
The sunlight cast deep shadows on his eye sockets. His emerald eyes were hidden in the shadows, making his outline appear even deeper, and his high nose bridge was particularly prominent.
Adrien suddenly laughed. He tried to hide it, but couldn't help it.
He raised his hand to the corner of his lips and coughed lightly.
Yun Fuyu's expression right now is... hilarious. It's like a kitten struck by lightning.
He was completely stunned, with a question mark almost written on his face.
Yun Fuyu ignored Adrian's reaction because he was indeed shocked... The system had never told him such an important thing!
Yun Fuyu even considered that perhaps with the help of the system, he could find a way to sneak into the Vatican... but now it seems that it is not feasible at all.
Having said that, the system doesn’t have too many functions, and there are no requirements for Yun Fu Yu. Even the deviation from the plot mission doesn’t matter.
The only requirement is to let Yun Fuyu come into contact with the World Tree.
......Um?
A vague sense of disharmony emerged in Yun Fuyu's mind.
But the thought was fleeting and quickly disappeared.
Yun Fuyu came to his senses and found that Adrian was staring at him. He felt a little scared and moved back cautiously.
Adrian chuckled:
"Don't worry, there are also differences of opinion within the Seven Towers Council. They want you to test your purification ability, but it's possible they just want to stop you before the Vatican does, to prevent you from being noticed by the Vatican.
After all, there are not many 3S-level people. If you become a full-time priest, their plan will be in vain."
Yun Fuyu suddenly asked, "Why is the Vatican closed?"
Adrian paused.
"Why do you ask that?"
Yun Fuyu: "Because I want to know."
Yun Fuyu deliberately fell behind by half a step, secretly observing Adrian's expression, trying to find any clues from it.
Adrian's expression was hard to read, as if he was lost in thought, so much so that he didn't even notice the gaze coming from behind him.
However, Yun Fuyu had become quite powerful, so it was possible that the cover-up was successful enough.
Just as he thought of this, the next second, those green eyes glanced at Yun Fuyu.
Yun Fuyu greeted him calmly: "Can't you tell me?"
The sunlight made her snow-white face transparent, and a layer of light floated on her eyelashes.
Of course, his expression was still very cold.
Adrian thought to himself that Yun Fuyu looked like someone who could be easily messed up, and he actually had a bad temper.
But it’s also good to have a bad temper, at least you won’t be bullied.
Adrian slowed down his pace, shortened the distance between him and Yun Fuyu, and tried to make the journey back to the guild hall take as long as possible.
"Yes, but only if you ask me and not anyone else."
There is indeed a hidden secret behind the Vatican's closure.
Yun Fuyu: "Why?"
Adrien: "Because I want to tell you in person. In half a year... no. A month. Within a month, if you make it to the top ten of the Laureate, I'll take you somewhere."
In that place, Yun Fuyu will learn all the secrets that Adrian knows.
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