Become the strongest in the world of gods through game experience

"Unfortunately, we didn't encounter any high-grade materials this time."

Zhang Xiaoyuan was somewhat disappointed. She thought that with such a large trading market, she would definitely be able to find a bargain, but she miscalculated.

Back at the official location, Zhang Xiaoyuan told Yulia to leave, only to find her holding a scruffy cat and curiously examining the materials.

"gone."

Zhang Xiaoyuan called out, and the other person jogged over.

"Xiaoyuan, if you need any more skill emblems or materials to sell next time, you can come to us again. We will definitely give you a satisfactory price."

Lin Dong held Zhang Xiaoyuan's hand tightly and said with reluctance.

"Haha, easy to say."

Zhang Xiaoyuan struggled to break free; why was Lin Dong so enthusiastic?

After leaving here, Zhang Xiaoyuan arrived at the station, ready to take a bus back to her hometown.

Suddenly, he heard someone calling him, and the voice sounded somewhat familiar.

He turned his head and saw a dark figure; it was Ishida!

"Huh? Why is he here?"

"Yuan-ge! I didn't expect to see you here, what a coincidence!" Ishida said excitedly.

"Why are you here so soon? I haven't even prepared to go to the Divine Academy yet," Zhang Xiaoyuan asked.

"Hehe, even though you're not going now, since I, Ishida, have already promised to be your chef for the four years of university, I'm going to keep my word and start right now!" Ishida said righteously.

"Alright then, you can come home with me." Zhang Xiaoyuan thought for a moment and nodded in agreement.

Anyway, he won't cook for himself when he goes back to his hometown; instead, he'll eat at his neighbor's house.

With Ishida helping with the cooking, it saved us some trouble.

"But there's something I'm curious about. I haven't told you where I live yet, have I?" Zhang Xiaoyuan voiced his doubts.

"Hehe, Yuan-ge, you don't know this yet? You, me, the captain, and the other three guys who didn't die, because we passed the test, our information is all over the internet. As for your home address, it's already been exposed online. When you go back to your hometown, there will definitely be a large group of people waiting to welcome you."

Ishida chuckled as he recalled how his mother's gentle, calm voice had nearly scared him to death when he first returned home.

Is this really his mom, whose voice is louder than Warcraft? That's unbelievable!

"Is this so?"

Zhang Xiaoyuan thought of the warm-hearted neighbors in the village. Fortunately, they were all familiar with each other, so it wouldn't be as awkward as it was for students at school.

Soon, the bus home arrived. Just as Zhang Xiaoyuan was about to get on, she noticed someone holding a portrait, staring at it intently, and searching through the crowd.

Furthermore, some people were holding red banners with the words "Welcome back to the hometown of Hemiao Town, the champion of the assessment" written on them.

"...That was too hasty."

Zhang Xiaoyuan underestimated the level of excitement these people were experiencing.

Even if these people weren't from the same village as him, but from a town or a neighboring town, they all came to pick him up.

He tried to cover his face, but his body couldn't, and he didn't have a mask or hat, so he was quickly recognized by many people.

"We've found the champion! He's right here!"

"Champion, get in my car! We're from the same town!"

“My second cousin’s aunt’s grandmother is also the champion’s distant cousin. We’re family, so we should get in our car!”

“We share the same surname as the champion, and we used to be family. You should get in our car!”

"Pah! Shameless! You should get in our car!"

"..."

The scene became extremely chaotic and noisy.

Finally, Zhang Xiaoyuan released her energy, squeezed out a path, and ran out of the station.

These people were so enthusiastic that Zhang Xiaoyuan found it hard to bear.

"Was that the same treatment you received back then?"

Zhang Xiaoyuan wiped away non-existent cold sweat from her forehead and asked Ishida.

"You'll get used to it. Everyone's only enthusiastic for a short time."

Ishida pursed his lips. In just half a day, those enthusiastic people had returned to their original state. They really didn't give him any face!

"Ok."

Zhang Xiaoyuan sighed. If taking the bus wasn't an option, then she'd take a taxi.

Since he has money in hand now, he doesn't care about the cost of a taxi.

Away from the dangerous station, Zhang Xiaoyuan covered her face with her hands and hailed a taxi.

After agreeing on the destination, the taxi quickly started moving.

"These guys have absolutely no manners; they've completely blocked the road, and the car can't even start!"

The taxi driver kept honking his horn to express his dissatisfaction.

However, he noticed that Ishida and the other students next to him didn't say anything, which made him a little embarrassed.

That won't do. How can I swindle money from these people without chatting with them for a bit?

So he continued speaking.

"Hmph, I really don't know what they're so excited about. They didn't win the championship, and it has nothing to do with them. They're just making a fuss for no reason."

The driver said with a crooked mouth.

Upon hearing this, Ishida's expression turned strange. "So many people are welcoming you, and you're in your car. Driver, don't you watch the news? How can you not recognize them?"

"Oh, so you seem quite calm, Master?"

Ishida asked with a smile.

"Of course, I'm an experienced driver. No matter what situation I encounter, I'm as steady as a rock!" the taxi driver said with a smug smile.

“What if I told you that the person everyone is looking for is in your car?” Ishida said with a smile.

"what?"

The taxi driver paused for a moment, then took a closer look at Ishida. He was dark-skinned and looked somewhat familiar.

He looked back at Zhang Xiaoyuan again, and hey, she looked even more familiar!

"You, are you..."

The taxi driver's pupils gradually dilated, and his mouth slightly opened, clearly indicating that he recognized Zhang Xiaoyuan's identity.

"Shh..."

Zhang Xiaoyuan gestured to the taxi driver not to shout.

"Good good!"

The taxi driver's face turned rosy; he hadn't expected that the champion everyone was looking for was actually in his car.

"Champion, where are you going? I'll give you a free ride!" the taxi driver growled.

Zhang Xiaoyuan told him the location of the village and urged him to drive quickly.

"Don't worry, I was once a blond guy whose driver's license was suspended for speeding. I still have the skills."

The taxi driver grinned and slammed on the gas pedal, causing the engine to vibrate violently.

Then Zhang Xiaoyuan felt the car begin to shake slightly.

The next moment, Zhang Xiaoyuan noticed that the pedestrians and cars in front of her had appeared below.

"Ok?"

"Holy crap, Yuan-ge, it seems like we've taken off!" Ishida's face was filled with shock.

"Master, you've been keeping a low profile!" Ishida looked at the taxi driver in surprise.

"Hehe, back in the day I was a legendary racing god on Mount Akina, but now I'm not so good anymore, I'm too old."

The taxi driver shook his head and smiled, seemingly modest, but his expression was quite smug.

"Huh? You don't look that old, Master. You must be in your early thirties." Ishida asked curiously.

"Sigh, back then there was still one monster we couldn't shake off. It caught up with us, smashed the back of our car, and left a leg behind," the taxi driver sighed.

Ishida: "? You can't ride a bouncy car if you only have one leg!"