RNP Chapter 180 Undercurrents and Omens
Chapter 180 Undercurrents and Omens
Chapter 180 Undercurrents and Omens (Bonus Chapter for Monthly Tickets)
The school bell rings like a key, signaling the end of the school term.
But for high school students with heavy academic workloads, it will take them "two minutes" to unlock this door.
After the teachers explained a few more points, the quiet classroom gradually filled with noise.
As soon as the teacher left, the students sprang up from their seats, stuffing their books and stationery into their bags, but many more simply ran out and rushed toward the cafeteria.
The books on the desks slid to the ground in the chaos, but no one paid any attention. The students, as excited as wild horses, rushed out of the classroom.
Tang Cao calmly packed her schoolbag, even taking out a small mirror to check her hair before zipping it up.
Su Siyao walked over with her schoolbag on her back and casually placed a few pages of letter paper in front of Tang Cao.
"Here, it's another one that they asked me to give to you."
"What?" Tang Cao blinked.
"You know perfectly well, it's a love letter, what else could it be?" Su Siyao rolled her eyes. "They don't dare give it to you directly, they always ask me to deliver it, it's such a hassle..."
"Isn't it because you asked me to be a host before? Now look what's happened, you've put me in the spotlight again."
"Sigh..." Tang Cao shrugged.
"Come on, you were already in the spotlight the moment you enrolled."
"You're calling me a pig, aren't you!"
"Ahhh, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, it itches so much! Hahaha, I'm sorry, Tangtang!"
After playing around for a while, Su Siyao looked at Tang Cao with a mournful expression.
"Look at you, you don't add anyone's contact information except me. They have no way to message you privately. You can't exactly confess in the class group chat, can you? Our teacher is a seasoned pro at that."
"Now it's all gone, they're forced to write love letters. Those who know might not understand, but those who don't might think that the non-mainstream 90s generation has resurfaced."
"Sigh..." Tang Cao sighed helplessly. "If they really confess, I'll have a real headache."
"That's true, they're not good enough for you given your status." Su Siyao nodded seriously.
"It has nothing to do with their identities. I'm worried about their safety. You know how fearless and impetuous those boys are; they're young and reckless and dare to do anything."
Tang Cao turned to look at Su Siyao and said slowly.
"In reality, the Law on the Protection of Minors can still protect them, but if it were applied to those monsters, it would probably be difficult."
Upon hearing this, Su Siyao shrank back.
As the "chosen one," Su Siyao didn't know if she was lucky or unlucky. She was inexplicably brought into a brand new world, and before she could even sort out her values, she almost lost her life.
It was only thanks to Tang Cao's efforts and the presence of that mysterious wolf rider that they were able to hold the fort; otherwise, they would probably all have perished.
"You know what, if it were the same scene, and it were those guys from our class... it would probably be pretty risky. If there were no other people around, it would be fine, but if a beauty like you were there, they'd probably dare to dunk on Godzilla."
"Go to hell!"
"hey-hey."
"Let's go, I'm starving! I wonder what delicious food my brother made today. I haven't finished grinding the game yet."
"I hope it's pork ribs, I want to eat pork ribs."
After packing their bags, Tang Cao and Su Siyao slowly walked out of the classroom.
The corridor was bustling with people, their footsteps and laughter mingling together, giving off a youthful and energetic vibe.
The stairwell was crowded with students coming downstairs, chatting and laughing. When they noticed Tang Cao's figure, many boys subconsciously shut their mouths and stared intently at her.
Tang Cao was already used to this kind of gaze, and she walked out of the teaching building chatting and laughing with Su Siyao.
Watching Tang Cao and Su Siyao's departing figures, the boys reluctantly turned their gazes away.
"It's so beautiful..."
"Which class is this junior in?"
"You don't even know her? Tang Cao Tan, the school beauty, I heard she was selected to be interviewed by the city government right after the start of the semester."
Does she have a boyfriend?
"I think so."
"What do you mean by 'should exist'? If it exists, it exists; if it doesn't, it doesn't."
"She's quite mysterious. Feng, who was in his senior year of high school, wanted to pursue her, but after trying for half a month, he would avoid her whenever he saw her."
"Brother Feng? The one whose family is rich and powerful?"
"It was him. Once, when he was singing karaoke, he got drunk and said that ever since he messed with Tangcao, he'd been haunted by a ghost."
"How is this so mysterious? How did it get entangled?"
"He said he was bored and smoking in the bathroom, but he didn't have a lighter with him."
"and then?"
Then the person in the mirror threw out a lighter.
"Holy crap..."
The two boys' chatter faded into the distance, and the teaching building gradually quieted down.
In this silence.
As the sun set, a shadow began to creep forward.
Within that deep shadow, an invisible force seemed to surge, like black ink slowly condensing.
At first, it was just an outline, like a shadow seeping out from the darkness. Then the outline gradually became clearer, slowly outlining the figure of a woman.
She was completely black, like a black hole, with no light reflecting off her. Her hair cascaded down like a black waterfall, swaying gently in the wind without making a sound.
The woman's body seemed to be made of darkness, blending into the surrounding shadows, making it difficult to tell whether she was part of the shadows or whether the shadows were born from her.
His thoughtful eyes held a hint of curiosity as he gazed into the distance in the direction the boys had left.
"Tangcao Yao..."
The soft murmurs deepened the darkness, the surrounding air trembled slightly, and the shadows became restless, as if something wanted to break through the barrier.
The woman frowned slightly.
"Shh..."
An eerie aura emanated from the area, and the restless shadows gradually subsided, as if nothing had ever happened.
Then, the woman turned slightly and gradually disappeared into the deeper darkness.
Only silence remained.
"Sister Nan! You're here!"
As soon as she got home, Tang Cao saw the shoes by the door and realized what was going on. She looked into the living room and sure enough, she saw Qin Nan helping Tang Zijun carry the dishes.
Su Siyao was also incredibly excited. She hadn't forgotten the deep impression Qin Nan had left on her before—he was someone who had swiftly and effortlessly taken down a giant monster, and even Tang Cao had to call him "senior."
"Ah..." Qin Nan shrugged. "I'm fine now. My plans to go abroad were canceled, so I just stopped by to see you guys."
With a double entendre, Qin Nan also explained her current situation.
Tang Cao was terrified when she saw Qin Nan was "seriously injured," but she only realized that Qin Nan was alright after Tan Zhixin explained.
The three girls quickly started playing together, and Tang Zijun was happy to have some peace and quiet. He placed a large pot of stew on the dining table.
Then Wen took out a few steamed buns and mantou from the steamer.
Tang Zijun was in a good mood. Qin Nan's teaching had its merits; at least he could now cast some simple spells.
After achieving the ability to turn stone into gold, Tang Zijun was also able to learn some basic magic based on the gold element. Qin Nan asked Tan Zhixin to look up some information, and there should be news soon.
The four people sat together, and although they hadn't seen each other for only a few days, they all had a strange, long-lost feeling.
So much has happened in the past few days that each of them feels like it was all in the past. Sitting together now, that feeling has only intensified.
As the only "ordinary person" present, Su Siyao was much calmer than expected.
Moreover, she didn't do anything outrageous just because she saw the existence of supernatural abilities; instead, she acted as before.
Perhaps this is one of the reasons why she and Tangcao can get along so well.
This little girl has a strong ability to learn.
What would a knight, two magical girls, and a human talk about if they were placed at a dining table?
The answer might be much more boring.
"Speaking of which, the weather's gradually getting warmer, shouldn't we be changing up our wardrobes for the season? Hey bro, want me to help you pick out a couple of outfits?"
"Huh? I don't think that's necessary. I'm fine dressed like this." Tang Zijun glanced at her shirt and trousers.
"Come on, if you brought a thermos into our school, people would think some leader was here for an inspection."
"It can't be that bad, I think I look fine in this outfit. Wouldn't it be better to look more mature and composed?" Tang Zijun's lips twitched.
"Come on, who's going to dress mature these days? Everyone's dressing younger." Tang Cao smiled slightly. "Trust my judgment, how about I get you back to your old men's college?"
"And me, I have pretty good taste too." Su Siyao adjusted her glasses.
Qin Nan nodded. "I think I can offer some suggestions as well."
"Forget it, I don't want to dress up like a thug."
"Hey! Don't underestimate me, I'm all about heavy metal motorcycle style!"
"You're pretty tough."
Click.
"The chopsticks cost five yuan; you pay for them."
"Tang Zijun, I'll fight you to the death!!!"
[Breaking news: A 24-meter-long crocodile lizard suddenly appeared in the eastern part of Liucheng District, causing significant property damage as it rampaged through the city...]
The four people, who were chatting and laughing, suddenly stopped.
The relaxed atmosphere suddenly came to an abrupt end.
[It is understood that the exact origin of the crocodile lizard is still unclear, but relevant departments have cordoned off the area and begun the capture operation.]
The crocodile lizard lived alongside dinosaurs, nearly 200 million years ago. Its position in biological classification is unique, belonging to its own family, genus, and species. The specific details of this particular crocodile lizard are currently unknown.
In the living room, Tang Zijun, Tang Cao, and the others stared intently at the television screen.
Amidst surprised or puzzled gazes, the entire living room fell into a deathly silence, so quiet that even the sound of a needle dropping could be clearly heard.
The last rays of the setting sun had not yet faded, and half the sky was a deep crimson.
Only the reporter on television continued to tell the story.