Chapter 10: Summoning Skill

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Although the person knocking seemed to be using a voice changer, a person's habitual speech patterns are difficult to alter. The argument between the man and her earlier only confirmed her suspicions further. Just then, the most crucial piece of evidence was found. A police officer quickly announced, "Captain, we've retrieved a fruit knife from the sewer in apartment 605."

Upon hearing this, everyone instinctively stepped back and looked toward the knife wrapped in a plastic bag. It measured about 15 centimeters long and 2 centimeters wide—exactly matching the previous analysis by Xie Huaili.

Seeing their scheme unravel, the middle-aged couple's faces quickly turned ashen. The man attempted to shift all the blame to the woman. "Officer, I swear I didn’t kill anyone! It was all my wife’s idea..."

"Silence! Whether you’re guilty or not, we will uncover the truth ourselves! Handcuff them both!"

Under police interrogation, the man finally confessed: he initially targeted Jiang Yao because she was a young woman living alone, easy to bully, and also quite attractive, which sparked his ill intentions. However, Jiang Yao never fell for his tricks.

As for the man from apartment 608, that was purely out of revenge.

The woman indeed committed the murder, but the man, who incited the crime, was equally culpable.

Ji Yuanyuan and Xiang Yu sighed deeply.

"You know, for a woman who’s been abused for a long time, it’s one thing not to resort to knives or violence, but why would she protect such a scumbag so fiercely, even sacrificing her own future for him?" Ji Yuanyuan felt a pang of sympathy for the woman.

Yet, recalling the woman’s unrepentant attitude earlier, she couldn’t help but feel it was a case of self-inflicted misery.

Xiang Yu’s gaze was complex. "Some people from the older generation are like that—they treat their husbands like gods. No matter how much they’re beaten or scolded, they lack the courage to leave and live independently. If you try to defend them, they might even resent you for meddling."

Jiang Yao added softly, "Frankly, it boils down to low education levels. Anyone who’s had a higher education and holds proper values wouldn’t see a man as their true support."

Xie Huaili glanced over slowly. "Jiang, you seem to have strong opinions about men?"

Jiang Yao let out a light chuckle. "No, not at all."

He smirked with amusement. "That’s quite hypocritical."

Instantly, Jiang Yao’s expression turned blank. "Right, so? Want to hit me?"

"…"

The scene before them gradually faded, and the system’s voice sounded again:

"Congratulations on successfully passing the entrance exam. Your rewards are being calculated—"

"Due to your outstanding performance in the exam, your skills have been upgraded! Additionally, you have gained 200 points! (Note: Points can be used to purchase items or upgrade personal attributes at a ratio of 10:1.)"

Jiang Yao’s curiosity piqued as she opened her personal panel. Sure enough, the information had been updated—

Name: Jiang Yao
Gender: Female
Major: History
Intellect: 92
Stamina: 70
Agility: 84
Luck: 6
Special Skill: Master of Antiquity and Modernity (Rarity: SSS, Level 2)
Mode 1: Illiterate, stunned! (Area Control, Level 1)
Mode 2: Move aside, I’m summoning! (Summoning, Level 1! Range: Qing Dynasty)
Points: 220

Jiang Yao’s eyes brightened. “What’s this summoning about?”

[Usage: Silently think of any person’s name or code from the chosen dynasty, and you can summon them to obey you! Cooldown: Once per day, lasting half an hour!]

Her eyes suddenly lit up. So this meant she could meet the historical figures she had been researching in person?!

“But why only the Qing Dynasty?”

[Your current level only unlocks the Qing Dynasty. Unlocking more dynasties requires further leveling up!]

[Note: Because of diverse personalities, summoned figures may not always obey commands. Please use this skill with caution!]

Jiang Yao understood—meaning the summoned individuals might have their own wills and temperaments.

Regardless, this skill thrilled her immensely!

For a history student, what could be more enticing than meeting her research subjects face to face?

Jiang Yao exited the system, finding herself back in the library.

Standing beside her was a bewildered Ji Yuanyuan. "I’m back? Hey, where’s my Xiang Yu?"

Xiang Yu wasn’t with them.

Jiang Yao guessed, "Although we took the exam together, the locations we were teleported to might still be where we originally were."

For example, they were still in the registration hall on the first floor of the library.

Ji Yuanyuan recalled, "Right! Xiang Yu told me she was trapped in the second-floor C zone study room!"

"Then let’s check the second floor." Just as they prepared to ascend, the once quiet first floor suddenly grew noisy.

Turning around, they saw a dense crowd of people materializing out of nowhere, all wearing confused expressions.

Ji Yuanyuan blinked, suddenly realizing, "Did they just finish the entrance exam too?"

Jiang Yao nodded, "Probably…"

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Before she could finish, she noticed some in the crowd were behaving strangely.

One boy’s limbs were stiff and twisted; he staggered to his feet, his neck bent at an unnatural angle, revealing a ghastly pale face.

"Ah! He’s turning into a zombie!"

"There’s another one here!"

"This is bad." Jiang Yao’s expression darkened as she grabbed Ji Yuanyuan and dashed toward the second floor without hesitation.

The chaos upstairs was no better—everyone was frantic and scattered.

A female student tripped while fleeing, and a zombie lunged toward her. Naturally, Jiang Yao couldn’t stand by and watch.

At that moment, the girl remained calm, shouting loudly, "G=mg!"

Immediately, several zombies collapsed, prostrating themselves on the floor.

Ji Yuanyuan was thrilled, blurting out, "Wow, girl, you’re amazing!"

The girl grinned sheepishly as she stood up, "You flatter me!"

"…"

The two hurried straight to the C zone, gasping for breath and too scared to look back.

Jiang Yao reluctantly exchanged 10 points for stamina. She’d originally planned to save them to boost luck, but survival was more important now.

Ji Yuanyuan’s stamina was even worse. Barely passing the minimum threshold after losing everything, she was panting heavily, roaring hoarsely, "If I’d known… I wouldn’t have chased after that skinny, young, pale look! If I had a second chance, I’d definitely… definitely train hard!"

Jiang Yao kicked a zombie aside, energized as though she had boundless strength. "It’s not too late to start training now!"

The study room was just ahead when the back door suddenly swung open. Xiang Yu waved them in. "Yao, Yuanyuan, hurry inside!"

They ducked inside just in time, blocking the zombies outside.

Ji Yuanyuan collapsed onto the floor, fanning herself wildly at her collar, her goddess image completely shattered. "I’m going to die, I’m going to die!"

Xiang Yu patiently handed her a cup of water. "Want some?"

Her cup was only half full. Jiang Yao glanced at it. "You keep it."

She then pulled Ji Yuanyuan to her feet. "You just finished intense exercise. Walk around a bit."

Ji Yuanyuan looked utterly hopeless but let herself be pulled up.

"Nice to see you again, Jiang Yao," said Xie Huaili, leaning against the wall, a faint, enigmatic smile on his lips.

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