"But what about this phoenix? Why does this queen have a phoenix? Does anyone know?"
"I just heard someone say it's a replica. I heard Boss Zhou Lin say that, but I'm not entirely sure."
"I think I heard the same thing. I'm not sure about anything else."
...
In the Dean's conference room.
The Dean, Professor Hu, and Professor Wen were all stunned when they saw the situation. Their minds were filled with the recent battle of the twin phoenixes.
It was truly magnificent.
"That phoenix... it was more realistic than the ones on TV... more beautiful and captivating. At least, that's how I felt..."
Professor Wen murmured absentmindedly.
"Wow, can this be considered a battle between good and evil? Nowadays, even phoenixes can be on the wrong side?"
Professor Hu also stared blankly at the big screen, speaking slowly.
If one listened closely, they could hear the tremor in his voice.
Everyone in the conference room was staring at the large screen opposite them in shock. Several people couldn't handle the excitement and instinctively clutched their chests.
The scene was too thrilling, perhaps even too much.
The entire network of Great Xia had erupted in a frenzy.
Huhu Shengwei App: Shocking!!! Two phoenixes have appeared in Great Xia. How profound are the novelist's Taoist arts?!
Xiao Ming Has Something to Say: The novelist has another identity, Azure Dragon and Phoenix. What other abilities does the novelist possess???
Baike Baijia: The Queen of the Eastern Xia Kingdom is discovered in a Great Xia tomb. The Queen can actually transform into a phoenix...
Han Dou Video: The novelist's mysterious Taoist arts, and mysterious artifacts. What is Zhou Lin's true identity?
The comments below the videos were in an uproar, reaching a fever pitch.
"Damn, this is so f*cking cool. Can someone explain if this is a big shot or a deity? This is an immortal, right?"
"No, there must be a misunderstanding. I must have gotten it wrong. This isn't a live broadcast, right? This must be a sci-fi blockbuster. Yes, it must be, absolutely."
"By the way, can I ask for an autograph from the big shot later, or shake hands? I think shaking hands with him might mean shaking the claw of a phoenix, or an Azure Dragon or something?"
"Holy crap, if you put it that way, I think it makes sense. If you say so, then let's decide on that?"
"I'm going to find the big shot's academy right now. When they come out, I'll go shake hands and never wash my hands again."
"Damn, you're ruthless."
...
Overseas.
Eagle Country:
"God, to think I would witness something like this with my own eyes. Is this a phoenix? I've seen it in Great Xia's books, but according to the people of Great Xia, it's a myth."
"We have myths in our Eagle Country too, but no one has ever seen them. It's only the people of Great Xia who can see them."
"That's right, that's right. I've also never seen such a beautiful phoenix before. This bird is truly stunning. We haven't seen anything like it in Eagle Country."
Sakura Country:
"A phoenix like this also appeared in one of our Sakura Country's tombs. It is said that this kind of phoenix loves the parasol tree. According to the tombs our archaeology professors have excavated, there was a parasol tree above."
"This means that some phoenixes have appeared in our Sakura Country. A phoenix on a parasol tree, perhaps this is our Sakura Country's phoenix."
"It's hard to say. I've seen this history before. It seems there was also a feather that fell on that parasol tree. Perhaps this is it."
Great Cold Nation:
"This time, I'm on Great Xia's side. Sakura Country, do your ancestors know you're so shameless? What is yours?"
"Exactly. When I studied abroad in Great Xia, I saw this phoenix. This noble phoenix isn't something your tiny country has. You mistake a towering tree for a parasol tree, are you still asleep?"
"I agree with the person above. What they said is right, there's no fault with it. This time, I also think Sakura Country is brainless. You dare to claim anything."
Great Xia:
"Eagle Country, you've opened your eyes this time. All of you, take a good look at Great Xia's heritage, and let you arrogant fellows know what true depth is."
"Sakura Country, what are you thinking? I find it truly baffling. How did your thought process become a straight line? It's a literal straight line?"
"Great Cold Nation, you've really outdone yourself this time. Your words have substance. You should know your place."
And so, the netizens of Great Xia began to attack the unobservant Sakura Country.
Meanwhile—
All the major home appliance stores in Great Xia were bustling with crowds.
Vacuum cleaners had become a necessity in the shopping malls.
"Boss, I want this color vacuum cleaner, this one."
"Me too, I want one."
"Hold on, hold on. We're placing an order now, and it will be delivered soon."
"Hey... uh, calm down. We can still restock. Don't rush, don't rush. Don't start fighting."
"Manager, they're fighting! Help!"
...
The entire mall was a scene of immense crowds.
All of this was a chain reaction caused by Zhou Lin alone.
But Zhou Lin was unaware of this at the moment.
Inside the tomb.
Zhou Lin, with a stern expression and an invincible aura, slowly walked up to Elder Tang.
His eyes were filled with anticipation.
When Elder Tang and Professor Lin saw Zhou Lin like this, they instantly found him incredibly handsome and striking.
"Elder Tang, you said you'd pay me extra, is that true? How much?"
Zhou Lin's handsomeness lasted less than a second before he revealed his true colors, his greedy demeanor...
Elder Tang and Professor Lin couldn't help but wonder if they had hallucinated.
Zhou Lin's previous handsome appearance was truly likable.
"Cough, cough, cough..."
Captain Lin had also felt that Zhou Lin was very handsome just now, like a victorious general, but in less than a second, he had returned to his usual self.
Captain Lin almost choked on his own saliva.
"Well, about that... what do you think?"
Elder Tang's mouth twitched, and he finally decided to throw the question back to him.
"I think... not much. Fifty thousand is enough. It doesn't need to be too much. I'm a professor now, aren't I?"
Zhou Lin stated a number.
"I'll give you fifty-five thousand, and you answer a few more questions. Tell me, what's with the vacuum cleaner? And the phoenix, and the queen's phoenix. Explain it."