Chapter 88 The Start of the Quarterfinals! A Bizarre Beginning!_2
A: "Just now, another examinee disappeared inside the gym, driving their parents frantic."
B: "Another examinee disappeared? Isn't this the fifth one already?"
A: "Yeah. Just now, a Legendary Level Strongman led a team to search for them, but they couldn't find a single trace. The situation is getting weirder by the minute."
B: "Do you think it could be the work of the Demon Plant Clan? After all, there have been a number of Demonic Plant attacks on the school recently."
A: "I don't think that's likely. Right now, there are quite a few Legendary Level Creatures in the gym, even Half-Step Epic Level Creatures. The Demon Plant Clan wouldn't dare make a move at a time like this. After all, if they really pissed off the Human race, their lair wouldn't see the sun the next day. To be honest, if it weren't for the other races keeping the Human race in check, that measly Demon Plant Clan would have had grass over two meters tall on their graves long ago."
B: "That's true. Although the Human race is no longer what it used to be, a starved camel is still bigger than a horse. We still dominate Earth."
A: "Sigh, let's not dwell on it. Let the big shots worry about this stuff. Hurry up and finish this cigarette, then let's get back to work before the team leader chews us out again for slacking off."
B: "What's there to fear? That damn team leader is probably slacking off somewhere too..."
Soon, the two figures in the corner finished their cigarettes and left in haste.
Meanwhile, Su Yan, sitting in a corner nearby, furrowed his brows slightly.
Five examinees have disappeared? Is it really that terrifying? Could it actually be the work of the Demon Plant Clan?
At this thought, Su Yan couldn't help but remember An Shihua, the female examinee—a Demonic Plant disguised as a member of the Human race.
He began to suspect. Could these disappearances have something to do with An Shihua? After all, why would a Demonic Plant disguise itself as a human if not for some ulterior motive? Especially to infiltrate the top scholar competition. To say they have no other intentions, and are simply trying to experience human life... that's utter bullshit! It's no different from when a guy says, 'I'll just rub against it; I won't go in.'
Forget it, I'll stop thinking about it. I'll go back to being a spectator and watch the other examinees fight to the death.
With those thoughts, Su Yan left the corner to return to the plaza.
"GUSH GUSH..."
On his way, he passed by a restroom from which came the sound of running water.
Initially, Su Yan didn't pay any attention to it. But gradually, he realized something was off. The sound wasn't just water spraying from the faucet, but also water overflowing from the basin.
Probably some inconsiderate jerk who didn't turn off the faucet after washing their hands.
Thinking this, Su Yan stepped inside. Immediately, he saw an empty restroom with an overflowing basin.
Shaking his head, Su Yan stepped forward and pulled out the basin's plug. Soon, the small pool of water on top drained away.
After emptying the water, Su Yan thought that since he was already there, he might as well wash his face.
The weather outside was hot, but the water inside was chillingly cold. While washing his face, Su Yan nearly shivered from the cold, but he also felt much more refreshed.
After washing his face, he looked up at the mirror and was momentarily stunned by his own handsome reflection.
Look at these sword-like brows and star-like eyes! And these lips, this nose—so cool and stylish. Sigh, I haven't seen myself for half a day, and I've become even more handsome. No wonder so many girls blushed when they saw me this morning. Getting more handsome by the day. How are other guys supposed to live, huh?
Gazing at his dashing reflection, Su Yan couldn't help feeling smitten with himself.
After indulging in self-admiration for a while, Su Yan finally, contentedly, turned off the faucet and turned to leave.
However, the moment he turned, something strange happened. He, standing before the mirror, turned, but the "him" in the mirror did not turn. Instead, with a blank expression and hollow eyes, it silently watched his retreating back.
Then, a pale hand emerged from the mirror and twisted the faucet back on.
Instantly, the GUSH GUSH of spraying water came from the faucet again.
"Why is the water running so loudly?"
Shortly after Su Yan left, a male examinee wearing glasses passed by the restroom and heard the sounds from within. Like Su Yan, he also felt something was off about the noise. With suspicion in his heart, he quickly stepped inside.
Immediately, a string of curses echoed from within.
"Damn it! Which motherfucker is so inconsiderate, washing their hands and not turning off the faucet! People like that, I hope you step in dog shit every time you go out!"
No sooner had these words been spoken than the sound of running water stopped. It seemed the male examinee inside had turned off the faucet.
But soon, the GUSH GUSH of water started up once more.
However, the male examinee who had gone inside... never came out again.
「...」
In the plaza.
When Su Yan returned, very little time remained in the third round of the competition, less than two minutes until the end.
At this time, seven of the eight Martial Arts Platforms were vacant. Only on Martial Arts Platform Number 7, Li Changxiao was still evenly matched with his opponent.
"Student Deng Guihao, you're really strong, to think we're evenly matched!"
"Student Changxiao, you're strong as well. This time, I've truly met my match!"
After exchanging a few taunts, they clashed again, trading punches and kicks. The fighting was intense, with every punch landing on flesh and every kick seeming to strike bone.