Failed Awakening, Summoning a Divine Beast, I Take Off On the Spot – Chapter 24

Ch 24: Breaking the Record

On the other side, Chu Qiu and Fang Yan arrived at the best restaurant in the Secret Realm Plaza. The table was filled with all kinds of delicacies, and the aroma was enticing.

“Chu Qiu, you’re really amazing!” Fang Yan looked at Chu Qiu, her eyes full of admiration, “I heard that you used to go to work after school?”

“It’s all for survival!” Chu Qiu stuffed a piece of meat into his mouth and nodded, “The boss also said that I was born to be a gigolo, well-endowed, skilled, and handsome. He told me to give it a try after my awakening failure.”

“How did you used to live?”

“After getting paid, I’d be arrogant for a week, make do for a week, save for a week, and look forward to it for a week. That’s how a month would pass.”

“That won’t be necessary now. You’ll soon be a male god in the eyes of many.”

“A male god? Is that the kind of man that people look at and feel like they’ll never have anything to do with in this lifetime?”

“Haha, this meal is on me. Eat more.”

“Okay, you eat too. You take a bite, I take a bite, and we’re a little couple.”

“Get lost! You’re crossing the line.”

Even eating couldn’t stop Chu Qiu’s mouth, directly making Fang Yan speechless. She simply decided to indulge herself and enjoy it first.

After eating and drinking their fill, the two left the restaurant, discussing their next plan: to continue challenging the “Nightmare” difficulty, or to switch to the 《Skull Throne》?

“We’re basically familiar with this Secret Realm. If we’re going to go, how about running the Nightmare difficulty again and trying to break the record?”

Fang Yan put forward her own idea, her eyes sparkling with eagerness. If the two joined forces, they might be able to create a new miracle.

Chu Qiu stopped when he heard this, looking towards the vaguely visible outline of the Secret Realm in the distance, calculating in his mind.

He really didn’t have many Soul Shards left, and they were a crucial resource. But running this Secret Realm was relatively fast and efficient.

After completing it, he could pick up Xia Mo from school. This would ensure both his cultivation progress and his family responsibilities, killing two birds with one stone.

Thinking of this, he nodded: “Okay, then let’s speedrun the Nightmare difficulty once.”

The two reached an agreement and continued walking towards the entrance of the Secret Realm. At this time, their record-breaking clear had already set off a storm in the Secret Realm Plaza.

People were discussing Chu Qiu’s identity and origins, guessing about his relationship with Fang Yan, but they couldn’t come to a definite conclusion.

“Did you hear? The guy who cleared the Nightmare difficulty second with Fang Yan is called Chu Qiu. How come I’ve never heard of him before?”

“Yeah, I’m wondering too. But to be able to team up with Fang Yan, his strength must be pretty good.”

“What a pity! A flower stuck in cow dung. I’d be better!”

“Bah, if you don’t have a mirror, you can pee and look at yourself. If you’re a flower, even cows wouldn’t dare to poop on you.”

“Beauty is just my persona. My real identity is a wage earner who makes 3,000 a month. Scared yet?”

“In this society, cooking the rice is useless. Even if it turns into popcorn, it’ll still be surpassed.”

A man with a heavy accent forcibly pulled the topic back on track, and the surroundings immediately fell silent.

The two didn’t know that they had become the focus of everyone’s discussion. Fang Yan happily paid the entrance fee, and once again stepped into the gate of the 《Goblin Feast》 Secret Realm, their figures disappearing into the light.

In a corner not far away, Chen Che’s eyes were fixed on the backs of the two, his face so gloomy that it seemed like water could drip from it.

He clenched his fists tightly, his fingers turning white from the force. The unwillingness and anger in his heart were like a volcano about to erupt.

He knew that he had been secretly in love with Fang Yan, but he had never been able to gain her favor.

But Chu Qiu, this once insignificant guy, was now able to fight alongside her. This jealousy burned fiercely in his chest, almost devouring him.

“I will never let you get away with this!”

Chen Che vowed secretly in his heart, a sinister light flashing in his eyes. He was determined to find an opportunity to make Chu Qiu pay the price.

Inside the Secret Realm, Chu Qiu and Fang Yan were immersed in the joy of the challenge.

With the experience of the first time, and Chu Qiu’s urgent need for Soul Shards, their cooperation became even more seamless.

Fang Yan leisurely drank her milk tea, while the Bloodstained Phoenix squatted on her shoulder, happily eating popcorn, enjoying the leisurely time.

Chu Qiu looked at the milk tea in Fang Yan’s hand, the corners of his mouth inadvertently rising. He suddenly opened his mouth: “You can tell their social habits by what women like to drink.”

Fang Yan raised her head curiously when she heard this, her eyes lighting up: “What about me? I like to drink milk tea.”

Chu Qiu pretended to be mysterious and calculated with his fingers: “You, you must have a lot of besties.”

　　Fang Yan felt that Chu Qiu’s words made some sense, so she asked further: “What about those who drink white wine?”

A trace of cunning flashed in Chu Qiu’s eyes: “Those who drink white wine have a lot of stories.”

Fang Yan was amused by Chu Qiu’s analysis and continued to ask: “What about those who drink red wine?”

Chu Qiu pondered for a moment, then slowly said: “Those who drink red wine have a lot of lovers.”

Fang Yan listened with great interest and couldn’t help but exclaim: “It seems to make sense. What about those who often drink plain water?”

Chu Qiu couldn’t help but laugh out loud when he heard this: “Then naturally… they pee a lot!”

With the fall of the Goblin King, the Secret Realm was cleared successfully once again.

Chu Qiu also smoothly advanced to Bronze Rank Five, and Diting closely followed, just reaching Bronze Rank Four. Its size had become as big as a calf, majestic and fierce.

The settlement panel showed a time of 4 hours and 17 minutes. If Fang Yan joined the battle and the two further increased their movement speed, this number would undoubtedly be greatly reduced.

However, for them at this time, these were no longer important.

At this time, the news that the Nightmare difficulty record of the 《Goblin Feast》 Secret Realm had been broken after 50 years spread like wildfire, quickly reaching every corner of Yu City.

　　As the actual manager of Yu City, the news of Chu Qiu and Fang Yan breaking the Secret Realm record reached City Lord Fang Tian Ce’s ears like a gust of wind.

Standing in the office, Fang Tian Ce was staring at the dilapidated scene of Yu City outside the window, feeling a little dazed by the sudden news.

Guard Captain Monk stood aside, looking at Fang Tian Ce, who had been stunned all along, his heart also full of doubts.

He subconsciously touched his head, which was like a machine gun firing bullets—bald, bald, bald, not knowing whether to continue standing and waiting for instructions, or quietly leave.

After a moment, Fang Tian Ce finally recovered from his contemplation, his eyes regaining their depth. He gently waved his hand, signaling Monk to retreat.

Then, he picked up the phone on the table and skillfully dialed Fan Debiao’s number. A slightly puzzled voice quickly came from the other end of the phone.

Fan Debiao had also just learned of this shocking news from another channel, and was currently stunned there with an incredulous expression.

After receiving Fang Tian Ce’s call, the doubts in his heart were instantly confirmed, and at the same time, he felt a sense of relief.

“Old Fan, I knew Chu Qiu was a promising young man, but I didn’t expect him to be so outstanding.”

Fang Tian Ce’s surprised voice clearly reached Fan Debiao’s ears.

“Originally, I wanted Fang Yan, an experienced veteran, to team up with him to help him grow faster.”

　　”Now it seems that Fang Yan has been carried by Chu Qiu all the way forward. I know Fang Yan’s strength, but Chu Qiu’s growth rate is really beyond my expectations.”