Chapter 276: Bloodline Family
Chapter 276: Bloodline Family
Before Creating Divine Beings, Zuo Meng needed to establish foundations by spreading his knowledge and concepts. Bell Tower University updated its textbooks accordingly, with this year’s freshmen studying courses personally written by their principal. Outstanding students could even attend his specialized classes.
Two months later, the students gradually adjusted.
They had no choice—their principal operated ruthlessly. Weekly assessment exams expelled underperformers immediately. Under such pressure, talents emerged naturally. To Zuo Meng’s surprise, both Li Sisters excelled remarkably, with seven-year-old Li Lingyue topping her class—an outcome that left everyone astonished and increasingly envious of her gifts.
“Uncle!”
Li Lingyue called out from a distance, her small frame draped in Bell Tower’s standard black Magic robe.
“Little Lingyue.”
Zuo Meng closed his book with a smile.
“Encountering more difficulties?”
“Not difficulties. Summer break’s approaching—my sister and I plan to visit home.”
Home?
Only then did Zuo Meng recall students had vacation periods. The Li Sisters indeed belonged to a family clan. He’d first met them during his arrival in this world when their group traversed Black Forest—the Little Girl had burst into tears at his sudden appearance.
“Rest well during your break.”
Crouching to her height, Zuo Meng tousled her hair and produced a pendant from his pocket. Though ordinary-looking, he’d just imbued it with temporary ‘gravity’ attributes. These would activate during mortal danger to protect its wearer.
“Thanks, Uncle!”
Li Lingyue fastened the pendant around her neck immediately.
“Want to visit our home? I’ll take you gaming!”
She wished to show this principal the life of ordinary people. The Underworld—realm of extraordinary beings—lacked entertainment options. Confinement at Bell Tower during last semester’s upheaval had nearly bored her to death. Now that stability returned, visiting home felt essential.
“I’ll pass this time. Enjoy your trip.”
Zuo Meng rose to his feet.
Summer break—perfect timing to explore other regions.
Qionghai City.
This modern metropolis thrived solely through Bell Tower’s influence. Recent turmoil had devastated its economy—rumors of the Former Principal’s murder by a madman caused GDP to plummet decade-levels. Cowardly citizens liquidated assets to flee the city.
The chaos persisted six months.
As time eased panic, people realized Bell Tower hadn’t collapsed nor had mass killings occurred. The university gradually normalized operations. When Underworld reconnected with the surface world and students began returning home, citizens finally relaxed. Economic recovery commenced.
To cement stability, Qionghai’s mayor personally visited Bell Tower’s Vice Principal and new male Director. Television stations broadcasted three-hour coverage of this event.
During interviews, both officials debunked rumors:
“The Former Principal’s death is baseless gossip—mere routine personnel changes. His contributions remain honored…”
Through such efforts, the crisis subsided.
Citizens abandoned rumor-mongering as life regained normalcy.
Eight Days Chain Hotel.
A woman in a black dress wearing oversized sunglasses approached the reception desk.
“I need a standard room. Here’s my ID.”
“Certainly, one moment please.”
The receptionist completed their check-in procedures.
The raven-haired beauty took the key card and beckoned to the pouting girl slouching on the lobby sofa. They stepped into the elevator together.
“Cousin, why aren’t we staying at Qionghai Grand Hotel?”
The schoolgirl complained loudly, clearly displeased with their budget accommodations. Both women possessed striking features, particularly the elder whose poise rivaled silver-screen celebrities. Passing guests lingered in the hallway, stealing glances at the pair.
“We’re in Qionghai City now, not Yuzhou. Caution serves us better here…”
The door clicked open. Black Dress set down her suitcase.
“Bell Tower University recently changed leadership. Among Transcendent circles, they say the new principal who defeated the Former Principal must be at least high-ranking extraordinary being status. Such power demands utmost vigilance.”
“That sounds terrifying!”
The younger girl shivered. Though born into the Transcendent world as natural extraordinary being, her high school life had sheltered her from its darker realities.
“Why didn’t we ask Uncle Pig to come?”
Black Dress sighed. Her cousin’s sheltered upbringing bred dependence on elders. This trip aimed to broaden the girl’s perspective.
“Xiaoyun, Uncle Pig has his own clan responsibilities. We can’t bother him with every problem. Haven’t I got you covered?” Frost patterns bloomed across the woman’s clothing as she spoke.
Cryogenic Control!
This elegant woman stood among rare Bloodline System high-ranking extraordinary beings of the Transcendent world.
“You’re the best, cousin!”
Xiaoyun nodded vigorously.
The mismatched pair hailed from the Ouyang family – a Transcendent clan straddling Qiongzhou and Yuzhou borders. Unlike ordinary Transcendent forces, every Ouyang member emerged from birth as natural extraordinary beings, typically reaching mid-rank status by adulthood unless intellectually impaired.
The raven-haired woman was Ouyang Qing, current generation’s finest Bloodline successor. Her companion was younger cousin Ouyang Xiaoyun.
“Let’s hope no complications arise.”
Unlike her naïve cousin, Ouyang Qing understood the risks. Their surface-level family business trip concealed deeper motives – probing the new Bell Tower University principal’s vulnerabilities. Geographical proximity made the Ouyang family particularly invested.
Daylight faded swiftly.
Under night’s cover, the cousins approached Bell Tower University’s perimeter. As extraordinary beings, they detected the hidden entrance to Underworld Bell Tower University but lacked proper access methods.
“School systems remain easier to infiltrate.”
Ouyang Qing’s lips curved seeing a student exit the shimmering portal.
“Excuse me, classmate. Got a moment for questions?”