When system cheat becomes rampant!

When everyone saw Xiang Beifei, they greeted him very enthusiastically.

"Isn't that Xiaofei?"

"Xiaofei, you're like a huge star to us!"

"Yes! So impressive, truly a child to be proud of."

"I'd thank my lucky stars if my kid was half as impressive as you."

The clerks all looked at Xiang Beifei with great admiration; their eyes, as they gazed at him, were as if they were looking at a superstar, filled with awe and envy.

Xiang Beifei didn't understand; he didn't seem to recognize these people and had never had any dealings with them before, yet their attitude was surprisingly familiar.

Xiang Qingde laughed heartily, "Of course, my Xiaofei is a very diligent child! He's doing superbly at the Martial Arts College of Liangzhou University."

"Uncle Xiang is blessed! Having such a wonderful grandson really brings honor to us N-level Awakeners!" a middle-aged man with a full beard said earnestly, giving a big thumbs-up.

Xiang Beifei figured it out; apparently, his grandfather had been bragging about him to these people over the past few months.

But his reputation was already quite large, after all. An N-level defeating those S-level Awakeners with various scholarly accolades and successfully getting into an elite university was indeed worth boasting about a lot. Now many parents who had children in school viewed Xiang Beifei as a role model for N-level students to make a comeback, using his story to earnestly educate their own children!

And most of the waitstaff here were N-level Awakeners; their system talents were not high, and they could only do the most menial jobs, always being very cautious around higher-level Awakeners. It was no wonder they envied the rise of a 'phoenix' from within the N-level ranks.

"By the way, Old Master Xiang, Xiaofei has been studying at the elite university for half a year now, how is his cultivation?" At that moment, another clerk came over and asked.

Xiang Beifei turned his head and raised his eyebrows slightly.

It was exactly Xiao Sheng!

This guy, coming right out with such a question?

However, Xiang Beifei didn't react much; instead, Xiang Qingde smiled and said, "My Xiaofei's cultivation? It's a bit better than his peers."

"How much better is a bit? Old Master, please, tell us, Xiaofei is so excellent, it's certain he's better than his peers, but how high exactly is his cultivation?" the others also eagerly asked Xiang Qingde.

"Yes, what exactly is the level of his cultivation?" Xiao Sheng asked curiously.

He asked this question very naturally, like others, as if he was chatting about everyday gossip, not making it seem odd at all.

"My Xiaofei's cultivation," Xiang Qingde paused deliberately.

Everyone listened intently.

But Xiang Qingde laughed and said, "Why don't you compare him with people his age and find out?"

He knew his grandson was at the Meridian Opening level, which was definitely a bit better than his peers!

But how could he casually discuss his grandson's strength?

What if some scheming person took note of it?

The matters about the academic achievements were well-known and speaking casually about them was okay. However, broadcasting his strength was still something to be kept under wraps.

Xiang Beifei smiled too; his grandfather might often be a bit muddled, but most of the time, he spoke very properly, like the time Yu Lei came for an interview.

Of course, actually, speaking about the cultivation level wouldn't matter much; if Xiao Sheng really had the intention to inquire, a simple trip to the elite university would do. Xiang Beifei had been very conspicuous in the freshman competitions, and his Meridian Opening level cultivation was definitely not something that could be hidden.

The League needed to protect the privacy of elite students, so the videos from the freshman competitions were not open to the public. Most of the elite students had watched the matches, and the matter of cultivation level wasn't really a secret and could be discussed.

Xiang Qingde obviously didn't know about this, but he had no intention to show off either.

Everyone pressed for answers again, but Xiang Qingde just jested around and wouldn't say, and Xiang Beifei just smiled and remained silent, suggesting it was not much different. Everyone was somewhat disappointed but did not ask too insistently, as this kind of matter was somewhat private too.

"All right, you all better start getting ready to open; it's almost ten o'clock, perk up."

Xiang Qingde, being a manager in the restaurant, quickly sent everyone off to their tasks, restocking where needed and preparing the vegetables, ready to open for business.

Xiao Sheng's task was to mop the floor, which he did while praising, "Old Master Xiang, I really envy you! If I had been as diligent as Xiaofei in my youth, maybe I wouldn't be here mopping floors now."

"Xiao Zhang, don't be discouraged, as long as you are diligent and strive to improve yourself, there will always be a chance to come out on top! It's never too late to start trying!" Xiang Qingde encouraged.

Xiao Sheng shook his head with a wry smile and said, "It's tough! In this society, system talent determines everything, and people born N-level are destined to be oppressed by those with higher-level talents. To reach their level, we need to put in many times more effort, maybe even after ten years of hard work, the results may not match what they can achieve with a sneeze."

Xiang Beifei was wiping the table nearby and slightly frowned.

That was unfortunately true.

Some SSRs are strengthening while eating and drinking, and it's impossible to compare between people.

But this kind of talk shouldn't come from someone like Xiao Sheng.

He glanced again at Xiao Sheng's system, confirming it was indeed SR-level.

This guy, has he disguised himself to the extent that he even believes he is an N-level now? Has he perfectly integrated even his mentality?

Xiang Qingde said seriously, "A person, no matter what, must never stop trying! Look at Xiaofei, his talent is also N-level, but he has always been trying hard. During the college entrance exam period, he studied very late every day to achieve good results. Xiao Zhang, you are still young, you must not give up!"

Xiang Beifei slightly shrugged, the truth was, before the college entrance exam, he was locked up in his own bedroom practicing Spiritual Power, not studying.

Because he already knew all that knowledge earlier.

However, his grandfather apparently did not know this, always believing that he was writing vigorously, so Xiang Beifei did not explain too much.

"Always remember one thing, as long as life can't knock us down, it is us who are in control of our lives!" Xiang Qingde earnestly said to Xiao Zhang.

"Yes, Uncle Xiang is right, I will strive hard as you say."

Xiao Sheng immediately nodded, looking very honest, sincere, and showing great respect for Xiang Qingde.

But this made Xiang Beifei even more suspicious.

An SR-level Awakener, he is disguised so well, what exactly does he want to do?

"We haven't introduced ourselves yet, my name is Zhang Cheng." Xiao Sheng extended his hand towards Xiang Beifei.

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Xiang Beifei calmly reached out and shook his hand.

"I know your name, there's nobody here who doesn't know it." Xiao Sheng said cheerfully.

Xiang Beifei was surprised again inside.

He was not surprised that Xiao Sheng knew his name, but he was surprised that Xiao Sheng did not use Spiritual Power to test him.

Normally, if one wanted to test someone, they would definitely take the opportunity during a handshake to secretly use Spiritual Power to probe.

With Xiao Sheng's early God Refining strength, if he wanted to probe an N-level student's cultivation level, he should definitely be able to do it without the student realizing it.

Of course, Xiang Beifei was not an ordinary N-level, as he could clearly see the other person's intentions.

However, Xiao Sheng shouldn't know this.

He just now seemed so eager to know his own cultivation level, and now he suddenly refrains from testing?

Unless he thinks testing is not a good idea?

Or perhaps, he already knows his own cultivation level and sees no need for testing?

Xiang Beifei couldn't help but take another look at this man.

Xiao Sheng was probably around twenty-seven, possibly about eight or nine years older than Xiang Beifei, with a very ordinary appearance. From his looks, no one would associate him with an SR-level Awakener.

But this guy, just appearing in the store, honestly mopping the floor, earning a meager income, was definitely a hidden sweeper monk.

This was very different from those SR students he usually encountered at school.

Xiang Qingde recalled the matter regarding the brick, and said, "By the way, Xiao Zhang, there was a brick near the counter the other day, did you see it?"

"A brick?" Xiao Sheng's eyes flickered slightly.

"Yes, around the fourteenth in the afternoon, I dropped a brick on the floor, and then there was an issue in the kitchen, wasn't there? I went to see, and when I came back, it was gone. Did you see it?" Xiang Qingde asked.

Xiao Sheng nodded and said, "Oh, you mean that black brick? I thought someone had carelessly thrown it. Since it was very obstructive, I threw it into the trash can."

"Did you really throw it into the garbage can?" Xiang Qingde frowned slightly.

Xiao Sheng pondered for a moment and then said, "Not exactly, I picked it up again later and took it home. I have a hobby of collecting stones, and I thought that brick looked quite special, so I thought of keeping it."

"I see, so it was with you, I was wondering why I couldn't find it." Xiang Qingde nodded slightly.

"Old Master Xiang, is that brick very important?" Xiao Sheng asked.

"Yes, I won't hide it from you, that was a reward from my system! I didn't manage to pick it up in time, and now the system has issued another mission that relates to that brick, so I was just thinking of finding it." Xiang Qingde quickly came up with a very fitting excuse.

As long as he mentioned doing a system task, no one would suspect anything.

"That brick is for Old Master Xiang's mission? Then I'll hurry back and get it for Old Master, I have fifteen minutes before work, just wait! I'll have it back in ten minutes."

Xiao Sheng put down the broom and quickly left the restaurant, treating Xiang Qingde's request as a major priority without any hesitation.

Xiang Qingde watched Xiao Sheng's retreating figure and smiled at Xiang Beifei, "Xiao Zhang, this kid, I told you he is very honest! He doesn't have any bad intentions."

Xiang Beifei shifted his gaze from the restaurant's entrance and finally said, "Grandfather, has Xiao Zhang shown a lot of interest in our family? Like often asking this and that? Or asking about matters regarding my parents?"