After defeating the monster that radiated an intense, evil aura on the playground, Qinghe Campus temporarily returned to its superficial calm. However, Su Yao, Lin Yu, and Leng Xuan all knew that this was merely the brief tranquility before a violent storm. The morning sunlight poured onto the campus as it always did, but in Su Yao’s eyes, the light seemed tinged with tension and unease.
When Su Yao stepped into the classroom, the students' gazes converged upon her. Among these looks were respect, curiosity, and, more than anything, an indescribable sense of inquiry. Ever since she had displayed extraordinary Spiritual Power, she was no longer the ordinary "ugly girl" in their eyes, but a mysterious existence. Feeling uncomfortable, Su Yao slightly lowered her head and walked briskly to her seat.
Her desk-mate, Xiao Lǐ, was brimming with excitement. As soon as Su Yao sat down, she leaned in impatiently. "Su Yao, you were so amazing yesterday! What exactly was that monster? How did you do that?" Faced with a barrage of questions, Su Yao could only smile bitterly and shake her head. "I’m not entirely sure myself. The situation was critical, and I acted on instinct." In truth, Su Yao knew that the mysterious power that had erupted at the crucial moment remained an unsolved mystery, and she longed to uncover the source and the truth behind it as soon as possible.
Chapter 53