Chapter 24: The Omnipotent One
Ji Chuxing had only come here to take a chance, but she never expected that this world would have something like the Resource Hub—a platform far beyond her imagination.
This wasn't just any ordinary resource site; it was a global nexus for cutting-edge technology and medical information. Its name varied depending on who you asked. Some called it the Resource Hub, others referred to it as the Task Bounty Hub, based on what users were seeking.
Of course, the average person stumbling upon it might mistake it for a spam-ridden webpage filled with incessant pop-up ads. After all, random product promotions constantly appeared—everything from fungal nail treatments and hair growth solutions to gaming offers and even anti-hair-loss remedies.
With swift precision, Ji Chuxing's fingers danced across the keyboard, instantly clearing all the intrusive pop-ups before accessing the main interface of the Resource Hub.
"Wow..."
She couldn't help but let out a small gasp of admiration.
The Resource Hub was a gathering place for top experts from around the globe, spanning fields such as business, medicine, and technology. Competition was particularly fierce in the medical and tech sectors, where many items listed weren't meant for the general public—or rather, most people wouldn't even recognize their names.
Yet, these very items became coveted targets for the world's elite powers.
After a quick scan, Ji Chuxing's eyes lit up with excitement!
What a goldmine this was!
Good grief!
A bottle of premium hair growth serum could fetch 5,000 yuan!
A single skin-whitening mask could sell for 3,000 yuan!
And a compact silenced pistol with a range of 100 meters? Five million yuan!
Making money here seemed almost effortless!
Ji Chuxing felt as though countless bills were flying straight toward her.
Retirement life was within reach!
With that thought, she quickly registered an account with a bold and confident username. Satisfied with her choice, she was certain it would attract plenty of orders. However, she soon realized her oversight: it was a basic account, incapable of purchasing high-end resources needed for advanced experiments.
For now, she'd have to settle for making hair growth serums and beauty masks.
With a resigned sigh, Ji Chuxing slumped back into her chair.
Well, given the limitations, she could still create the best hair growth serum available on the Resource Hub!
Determined, Ji Chuxing immediately purchased a hundred pounds of raw materials for the serum.
One hundred thousand yuan vanished in the blink of an eye, leaving Ji Chuxing heartbroken over the expense.
After securing the materials, Ji Chuxing dove headfirst into completing tasks on her basic account. These ranged from hacking websites and building data models to solving complex chemical experiment challenges. In short, she provided top-tier products and services, no matter the task.
Half an hour later, Ji Chuxing watched with satisfaction as the one hundred thousand yuan she had spent flowed right back into her account.
"Hmm?"
Her attention was drawn to a highlighted network-wide announcement on the homepage.
According to the rules, anyone could post such announcements. Some buyers used them to quickly find someone capable of creating what they needed or when they couldn't locate the right person.
Curious, Ji Chuxing clicked on the announcement. It was posted by an Elite Account holder looking for someone to design a chip core device. She skimmed through the requirements, her eyebrows slightly raised.
With a decisive click, her lowly basic account—buried among countless expert accounts—accepted the five-million-yuan bounty.
Almost simultaneously, a certain Young Master Wei (Wei Xingzhou) was enjoying a drink when his phone buzzed with a notification. He picked it up and froze.
Someone had actually taken the bounty he posted last night!
Could it be Z?
He opened the message and his lips twitched involuntarily.
A basic account, with a laughably amateurish name—OmniMaster?
Speechless. Absolutely speechless. Did this so-called "OmniMaster" even know what the term meant?
Hah, what kind of rookie account was this?
Still calling itself OmniMaster? Which newbie wandered onto the Resource Hub?
Wei Xingzhou grew increasingly irritated.
The Resource Hub had a unique rule: once someone accepted a bounty, no one else could. If the person failed, they'd have to compensate for accepting the task. After clicking "task failed," the bounty would be reactivated. But the wasted time was irreplaceable.
He had hoped to use the bounty to lure out Z, but now, not only had he failed, but some rookie had snatched it away.
Frustrated, Wei Xingzhou sent a message: "Kid, you can't handle this bounty. Just click 'task failed.'"
To his surprise, the reply came back almost instantly.
OmniMaster: Three days.
W Handsome: ??
OmniMaster: Prepare the payment. Delivery in three days.
After sending the message, Ji Chuxing logged off, ready to take a nap.
Wei Xingzhou fired off a string of messages, but the other party had already gone offline!
He wished he could dive through the internet and force the OmniMaster account to click "task failed."
With no other options, he turned to Bo Yanchen: "Let's just hack their account and cancel the task, then repost it."
Bo Yanchen glanced at the black avatar of the OmniMaster account.
He seemed intrigued: "This account was registered just half an hour before accepting the task. In that time, they completed fifty basic tasks, each in under a minute."
Wei Xingzhou waved dismissively: "Those are basic tasks."
Basic tasks were too simple; anyone who could access the Resource Hub should be able to handle them.
Bo Yanchen merely smiled without comment.
Wei Xingzhou insisted: "Just hack it."
He made a call, issuing instructions.
Five minutes later, his phone rang again. On the other end, a male voice roared furiously.
"Wei Xingzhou, what kind of godly account did you ask me to hack? It has SSS-grade security protocols with automatic counterattacks! My screen is now blank, filled with chaotic screaming! You idiot!"
Before Wei Xingzhou could respond, the caller hung up.
Wei Xingzhou was stunned.
Bo Yanchen smirked: "Rookie?"
Wei Xingzhou was still in shock: "Was that Feiche yelling at me?"
Bo Yanchen gestured for him to look at his phone. Sure enough, it was a mess of chaotic images, utterly unrecognizable.
Only someone with Feiche's fiery temper would react like that.
Wei Xingzhou felt as though his entire worldview had been shattered.
In this day and age, were rookies really this capable?
Bo Yanchen pondered thoughtfully: "Interesting."
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Ji Chuxing returned to the classroom with her backpack.
Before she entered, Zhou Sixue, who had been anxiously waiting outside, rushed over: "Ji Shen, the forum incident was my fault. Don't worry—I'll clear things up and explain everything to the principal."
Ji Chuxing didn't know about the forum incident. She didn't own a phone and wasn't glued to one like Zhao Feifei and the others.
"Forum? What happened?"
Before Zhou Sixue could speak, Zhao Feifei emerged.
"Ji Shen, don't worry. We've got this. Director Yan won't do anything to you. We'll stand up for you. These cowards stirring trouble behind your back should have the guts to reveal their names!"
A group of students followed Wu Hao, all pumped up and ready to fight: "Yeah, bullying Ji Shen is a challenge to us!"
Amid the chatter of enthusiastic teenagers, Ji Chuxing finally pieced together what had happened.
"Oh, we have a forum here, huh?"
She seemed more intrigued than concerned about her situation.
Lu Hang and Zhao Feifei exchanged knowing smirks.
Ji Shen truly lived up to her reputation—unshakable as ever.
Ji Chuxing waved dismissively: "It's just a minor issue."
Zhou Sixue felt it was far from minor. She was close to tears.
This was her biggest secret, but today, Ji Chuxing had saved her. Without Ji Chuxing, she might not be alive. But now, she couldn't hide anymore. She had to speak out!
She turned to head to the administrative building, but though Ji Chuxing didn't look at her, she accurately grabbed Zhou Sixue's wrist.
"I said, it's a minor issue. We can solve it."