Global Superpower: Getting Stronger through Reading - Chapter 18

Chapter 18: Gu Luo Town

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

After Sol took the initiative to send Lin Bai and Su Ya off, the Ice Cabin also changed its direction. They had originally headed north, but they now turned west.

In the captain’s cabin.

Sol leaned against the window and blew out a smoke ring as he looked at the endless sea.

Meanwhile, Lin Bai and Su Ya sat on the sofa in the captain’s cabin, sitting up straight and feeling a little uncomfortable.

They were only here to complete a mission. At most, they were just workers.

However… Why did it seem like they had become the hosts?

“Captain Sol, where exactly is our Hunter Elementary Test?” Lin Bai raised his hand, wanting to resolve some of the awkwardness.

Sol turned around and looked at Lin Bai. Then, he put out the cigar.

“Do you know Xi Xuan?”

Lin Bai searched through his mind. He had no impression of this name.

Seeing Lin Bai shake his head, Sol continued to explain, “Xi Xuan is a large city in the Western Empire of the continent. The location of this Hunter Elementary Test requires you to pass through a small town located in Xi Xuan.”

“I don’t know what will happen next either. This is all the information I have. When you guys arrive there, there should be someone to guide you.”

Then, Sol handed Lin Bai a map. “This map will lead you to that town.”

Lin Bai nodded slightly and secretly memorized what Sol had said. Then, he carefully folded the map and put it in his pocket.

…

Outside the captain’s cabin.

A figure secretly stuck his ear to the door and carefully eavesdropped on the conversation in the captain’s cabin.

“I see. A small town in Xi Xuan?”

The figure grinned meaningfully and looked west.

At this moment, rustling footsteps were heard. Someone was approaching the captain’s cabin.

The figure was startled and flashed to hide in the blind spot of the newcomer. Then, he safely avoided the approaching sailor.

The sailor completely didn’t notice the figure hiding in the shadows as he knocked on the wooden door of the captain’s cabin.

After a while, the door opened.

“What’s wrong?” It was Sol who opened the door.

“Captain, the Ice Cabin is ready to dock.” The sailor bowed and reported loudly.

Sol nodded. This trip had been faster than he had expected.

Then, Sol turned to inform Lin Bai and Su Ya to pack their luggage and prepare to disembark.

…

Meanwhile, somewhere else…

In a certain dazzling hall, many people in gorgeous clothes were sitting neatly around a round sandalwood table.

In the center of the round table were real-time videos of the various teams.

Furthermore, these people were the upper echelons of the Hunter’s Association, as well as the people in charge of presiding over this Hunter Elementary Test.

They would observe and record the performance of all the teams in this Elementary Test. This would be an important reference for the evaluation results later.

An old man in a white robe yawned. “Have we seen all the teams?”

Opposite him, a strong, golden-haired middle-aged man smiled and said, “There are too many teams. We’ve only pay attention to some powerful teams. As for some unknown teams, there’s no need to observe them too much.”

The white-robed old man nodded in agreement. Then, as if he had suddenly remembered something, he said, “Why do I remember that there’s a troublesome mission to escort the Ice Cabin among the team missions?”

The blond middle-aged man seemed to wake up from a dream after being reminded by the old man. “This mission is indeed troublesome. Originally, it was the highlight of our observation. However, the team that selected this mission seems to be from Sorcha College…”

Sorcha College…?!

All the elders present were slightly disappointed.

In the past, the top missions usually drew some seeded teams. This also brought about many points of interest for observation each time.

However, in Orlando, who did not know the name of Sorcha College?

It produced trash and specialized in selling weak chickens!

“What level are the two people in that team from Soka College?” Someone asked.

“Let me glance through the information.” The blond middle-aged man took out a thick book and flipped to the middle. “Oh… One of them is called Su Ya. She’s an Assassin.”

“Oh my, there’s actually an SS-Grade Class in Sorcha College? This is really like smoke rising from the grave of our ancestors!” Someone mocked sarcastically.

“What about the other person?” The white-robed elder asked.

“Uh, Lin Bai, his Class is… a Reader…?” The blond middle-aged man’s statement finally turned into a question. This was because this Class was indeed confusing.

“Hahahahahaha!”

Everyone roared with laughter.

Not only was this Class unheard of, just this name alone was enough to make people laugh!

A Reader? Even a Driver, a Security Guard, or a Management Auntie was better!

“Let’s see their actual situation. We can treat it as a joke.” The white-robed elder smiled.

The blond middle-aged man nodded. With a wave of his hand, the scene of a deserted town immediately appeared on the screen.

“They’ve actually reached Gu Luo Town?!” Someone exclaimed.

How could they not recognize this town? It was the door that led to the true location of the Hunter Elementary Test, Gu Luo Town.

“That’s strange,” said the blond middle-aged man in a low voice. “The mission of the Ice Cabin is to deliver goods to the Northern Empire. After Lin Bai and the others arrive in the Northern Empire, it will take at least two days for them to return to Xi Xuan. Isn’t this… too early?”

“That’s right. I think there’s something wrong with this video. Otherwise, they wouldn’t have arrived so early. Besides, we didn’t see their figures in the video either!”

“That’s right, that’s right. Even if there is an SS-Grade Assassin around, Lin Bai will only drag her down! They might not even be able to complete the mission!”

The blond middle-aged man looked at the screen without saying a word.

This was because a huge shadow suddenly appeared on the screen.

Was that… the Ice Cabin?!

The white-robed old man trembled violently. Meanwhile, everyone present was silent.

Could it be that the reason why they arrived so early was that the Ice Cabin had given up on the transport mission and personally escorted them to Gu Luo Town?!

Why?!

…

Lin Bai walked down the stairs. However, the town that entered his field of vision stunned him.

The huge Ice Cabin stopped at a quaint harbor. The luxury of the ship and the simplicity of the town formed a comical contrast.

Was this… the location of the Elementary Test??

Why did it look like it had been abandoned since the last century?

Logically speaking, the port was one of the most prosperous areas in the city. However, the port here was actually deserted and there were no signs of humans appearing.

“How strange.” Su Ya whispered.

Lin Bai secretly nodded. This town did indeed give off an indescribable sense of pressure.

The two of them walked nervously into the town. Then, Lin Bai’s Spirit of Nature quietly activated.

“Be careful,” Lin Bai reminded Su Ya. “There are people around.”

Su Ya was startled. There was actually someone else hiding in this empty town?

As soon as Lin Bai finished speaking, a group of masked, mysterious figures appeared from a nearby alley and blocked their path..