Witch, I'm really not an ancient god of the deep sea!

Chapter 20 Starting Village, Maro Town
Of course, Chen Qi's purpose in entering the tavern was not simply to eat and drink for free.

As we all know, taverns are places where there are many people and a lot of eyes, and they are also a good place to gather information.

His most important task now is to gather information about the rifts near Maro Town and strive to advance to the Transcendent level as soon as possible!
The moment you enter the tavern, a strong smell of cheap liquor hits you.

The tavern was very crowded, with every table full of people.

Fortunately, there were still seats available on the chairs next to the pub counter.

Chen Qi sat down at the front desk, picked up a bottle of warm wine, and drank it.

As the warm wine went down my throat, I felt much warmer all over.

Cool!
Although this watered-down liquor can't compare to Earth's Happy Coke, it's still a pretty good product now.

As for the delicious barbecue, it's already been sold out.

Fortunately, there were still quite a few peanuts left.

Chen Qi ate peanuts while looking at the bustling crowd.

People, emboldened by the alcohol, started rambling:

"Hey, hey, hey, have you heard? The top reporter from the White Dove Times has captured footage of the actions of the four pirate emperors!"

There were more than 500 boats racing!

This is a massive operation, its goal being the search for a legendary treasure!

"Treasure? What does that have to do with us country folk? Brother, why don't you take a look at the Witch's Times?"

The Countess's affair reported in the newspaper, that photo of her thighs, they were really something—"

"Boss, congratulations on your daughter's early return from the Royal University of Bel!

Why bother buying a house in Moonstone City? Buying a house directly in the capital wouldn't be a problem at all!

Chen Qi's gaze quickly locked onto the key figure in the crowd.

The tavern owner and his beloved daughter.

The reason the tavern owner is giving away all the food today is because his daughter returned early from the Royal University of Belgo to take a job in Maro Town.

Wait, the Royal University of Belgrade!
Chen Qi was secretly startled.

In the new world, universities and colleges are gathering places for extraordinary individuals.

Within the academy, students will be provided with extraordinary resources that are unimaginable to ordinary people, as well as numerous tests of their abilities!

Anyone associated with the academy possesses, to varying degrees, unique skills!

Since all players start as spiritual awakeners, the academy start is widely considered the best start among players.

The Royal University of Bei Kingdom is the most famous and prestigious school in the entire Bei Kingdom!

Every year, the Royal University of Belgrade sends out many exceptional talents to all parts of the world.

What about the Seven Royal Eccentrics and the Three Heroes of the Capital?

Many of the NPCs that leave a deep impression on players come from the Royal University of Belial.

Of course, in such a remote town, the emergence of an extraordinary individual who gets into the Royal University is enough to change the fate and social class of a family.

The fact that my daughter, who was admitted to a top-tier school for extraordinary individuals, is coming home early is definitely a joyous occasion.

No wonder the tavern owner was so generous in treating us.

Chen Qi grabbed some peanuts and ate them voraciously while continuing to watch the show.

At this moment, the crowd surrounded the tavern owner, praising him and looking on with envy.

The boss's young daughter stood behind him, silent and without saying a word.

Chen Qi peered at the other person through the gaps in the crowd.

She had silver-white hair, wore a mage's hat, and dressed in a simple white apprentice uniform.

A very standard young mage apprentice's attire.

Chen Qi reads the original owner's memories.

The other person was someone his age, a true genius.

When she was five years old, she possessed extraordinary talent. She would spend her days carrying a wooden staff twice her height and practicing spells on stones with her short legs.

Later, with the help of a benefactor, he successfully entered the Royal Academy of the Kingdom of Bei.

She should be around sixteen years old this year.

Why does this look so familiar...?

Chen Qi pondered; this person seemed to be quite famous in the game forums.

Just then, an impatient man slowly pushed through the crowd and said in a deep voice:
"Excuse me, could you please make way so I can speak with my new mentor for a few minutes?"

Although the man spoke softly, his large belly and expensive gold-patterned suit suggested he was no ordinary person. Chen Qi pondered for a moment.

This person was none other than the most distinguished person in Maro Town, Maro, the mayor of Maro Town!

He controls the most important asset in Maro Town, the 'Mine Rift,' and is also responsible for all kinds of affairs in Maro Town. He is the richest and highest-ranking person in Maro Town.

You could say he was the lord of this island.

Although the town mayor was very rich, he was extremely stingy.

After squandering half of his family fortune in his early years, he developed a deep obsession with building a powerful family.

Therefore, he spent a lot of money and effort to marry an ugly but strong wife.

When Mayor Maro spoke, these people wisely made way.

Most people have to give Mayor Maro some face.

The tavern owner's daughter blinked her blue eyes, looking at Mayor Maro with some confusion:

"?"

Clearly, the other party was after her because of her being a top student.

A sixteen-year-old superhuman graduating from the Royal University of Belavia, her future undoubtedly surpasses that of Mayor Maro.

Chen Qi thought to himself.

Mayor Maro walked up to the other person, leaned forward slightly, then, feeling uncomfortable, tilted his head back slightly.

He seemed to be pushed by two forces, and only managed a forced smile when the crowd began to show signs of impatience.
"Xiao An, no, I should call you the mentor of Maro Town. From now on, we young people of Maro Town will be relying on you..."

Do you remember me? I'm Mayor Maro. I helped a lot with the preparation and construction of your father's tavern back then.

My two children, a son and a daughter, recently reached the age to take the entrance exam for the Extraordinary Academy and successfully became first-level extraordinary beings.

They were both quite talented, passing the initial screening of the exam, but failed in the first round..."

Defeated in the first round... Chen Qi frowned like an old man on the subway.

As a strategy guide content creator, he has helped many other players who are preparing to start the game pass the exams.

To gain admission to the Extraordinary Academy, one must pass at least five rounds of exams.

The first round of exams was a very simple written test.

How did you arrive at the conclusion that you're incredibly talented after losing in the first round?!

Mayor Maro paused for a long time before continuing:

"I think my two children have good talent. As long as they work hard, it's not impossible for them to become third-tier superhumans."

An, you graduated from the Royal University. I wonder if you have any way to get them both into the Royal University as well…

She graduated from there, it's not like she built a university... Chen Qi couldn't help but think to himself.

The tavern owner's daughter, An, appears to be the quiet, somewhat naive type.

"what?"

When Mayor Maro asked her that question, the tavern owner's daughter, who was already somewhat dazed, became even more like a robot stuck in a rut.

She turned her head around.

Suddenly, in that instant, the other person's blue eyes met Chen Qi's.

"Why are you looking at me like that?" Chen Qi, who was watching the show while cracking peanuts, was momentarily stunned and stopped picking up the peanuts.

The wine and peanuts on the counter must be free, right...?

and many more!

Why is everyone's attention suddenly on me?!
However, he was not given time to think.

In the next instant, the tavern owner's daughter picked up her staff and, with cat-like agility, arrived in front of Chen Qi in a flash.

The distance between them quickly shortened; the other person was now only a hand's width away from him.

An immense aura pressed down on him.

"???"

The other party's sudden action made Chen Qi a little flustered.

She tilted her head and leaned her face closer, like a greedy merchant examining a precious treasure.

Sniff, sniff, sniff—

She smelled it, and then said excitedly:
"It's blood, seawater, and the scent of spiritual awakening."

(End of this chapter)