Chapter 24: The Allure of the Mundane World Warms the Heart!
Jiangbei University was located on the western side of Jiangbei University City. As soon as Zhang Beixuan arrived, he was surrounded by a dazzling array of young women in various stockings. It was just around 8 PM, and the weekend was in full swing. This was the time when university students came out to enjoy street food. The entire street was lined with countless food stalls.
Taking in the scent of the air filled with the aroma of street food, Zhang Beixuan couldn’t help but feel nostalgic for his university days. During this time, students didn’t have the pressures of high school studies or the hardships of working life. It could be considered the best years of one’s life. Walking along the bustling streets, Zhang Beixuan’s attire drew the attention of many passersby. Particularly, female college students couldn’t help but be captivated by him.
“Such a handsome Taoist! Which school is he from?”
“Is this the latest cosplay? It’s quite artistic. I wonder if cosplaying as a female ghost will catch this handsome guy’s attention.”
“What kind of men are these anyway? I wish to be a sugar mommy, and I’ll take care of ten of them!”
“I’ll settle for just one! I’ve found my target for tonight!”
“Heh, not so fast! You should look at yourself and see if you’re worthy!”
Of course, Zhang Beixuan’s ears couldn’t miss these comments, and they reached him loud and clear. He couldn’t help but twitch his mouth.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om
These female college students were indeed something else, and their words were getting bolder by the minute. After walking about 500 meters and politely declining three friend requests, Zhang Beixuan finally arrived at the entrance of Jiangbei University.
“Beixuan, over here!”
At the university’s entrance, a clear voice called out. Zhang Beixuan turned to see a girl wearing high-waisted jeans, a pink crop top with a ponytail hairstyle, holding an umbrella and waving at him with a bright smile. Her fair, pinkish-white skin looked exceptionally eye-catching under the neon lights, almost as if she had walked straight out of an AI program. She was walking briskly towards him.
“Beixuan brother, did you really accept that reward?
It’s causing quite a stir at our school,” Li Xiaojia said, her expression filled with concern. “The female dormitory building has been sealed off, and several students have died in the past few days.
Do you think it’s dangerous?”
Zhang Beixuan smiled, “Don’t worry, I’m a Taoist, Tianshi. A few small ghosts won’t be a problem for me. If I can’t handle that, I might as well quit.”
Li Xiaojia nodded, somewhat reassured. While she knew Zhang Beixuan had real abilities, she didn’t fully grasp his level. As they continued chatting, Zhang Beixuan noticed it was almost time for his appointment. He settled the bill in advance, knowing Li Xiaojia had little pocket money to spare. Even though he usually worked part-time jobs to make ends meet, the money he had earned recently was more than enough. He couldn’t let Li Xiaojia pay for their meal. After Li Xiaojia entered her dormitory, Zhang Beixuan dialed the number on the note.
Within a short time, an old man in his sixties wearing casual clothing appeared with a driver by his side. The man looked at Zhang Beixuan in his Daoist robe and greeted him with some skepticism.
“Hello, I’m Chen Linhai, the Vice Dean of Jiangbei University. Are you the master who accepted our school’s reward?”
Chen Linhai was puzzled because Zhang Beixuan appeared too young to be a master. He couldn’t be sure.
“It’s me, I’m Zhang Beixuan,” Zhang Beixuan replied.
Hearing this, Chen Linhai’s face lit up. “You are indeed a master. Please, come with me.”
Once Zhang Beixuan’s identity was confirmed,
Chen Linhai didn’t dare to delay. He was well aware of extraordinary individuals, and Zhang Beixuan’s appearance and demeanor indicated that he possessed genuine abilities. As one of the most prominent figures at Jiangbei University, Chen Linhai knew things that most ordinary people didn’t. He understood that there were individuals with extraordinary abilities in the world.
Seeing Zhang Beixuan’s attire and naturally dignified presence, he was convinced that Zhang Beixuan had real skills.