Chapter 452: Double List Glory
“Jixue, how much does it cost to subscribe to this Thousand-Mile News?”
Yun Zhonghe’s voice quivered slightly, as if a tsunami of unease was crashing inside him, making him want to dive into a pit.
If his current state got widely spread throughout the entire Cultivation Realm, his future reputation would be in tatters!
Yun Zhonghe wished the price of Thousand-Mile News would be high enough to limit its widespread availability.
But alas, reality has a way of not bending to one’s wishes. His tiny hope was about to be crushed by bitter truth.
“One subscription of Thousand-Mile News costs five Spirit Stones. New issues come out roughly every seven days. When you purchase, you’ll get the latest issue; if you need previous ones, you can talk to Thousand-Mile Bird.”
Five Spirit Stones aren’t cheap, but they aren’t too expensive for most cultivators who could afford to buy one from time to time.
And those who wish to read the news usually have at least reached the Foundation Establishment stage. So five Spirit Stones wouldn’t be an issue for them.
At worst, they could split the cost with someone else.
Then Yun Zhonghe had a sudden thought; just now, Mu Jixue pulled out a card, and suddenly Thousand-Mile Bird announced “Customer FourSeven.”
This means that four thousand six hundred cultivators had already subscribed to this report.
It felt like a bolt from the blue, almost knocking him unconscious on the spot.
Oh no!
“Xue’er, if we get another chance, could you order another set of this week’s content for me? I… I…”
Next to him, Lin Zhongyu flushed, and while Yun Zhonghe wasn’t watching, she quietly asked Mu Jixue.
Mu Jixue replied, “Leave it to me, I’ll get it done right away.”
Lin Zhongyu: “Thank you, Xue’er.”
Mu Jixue: “What are friends for? We stick together forever.”
Both beamed with pride, as though their little girl had become a top scorer, or something of great import.
They kept flipping through the newspaper and gazed repeatedly at Yun Zhonghe’s photo.
They couldn’t resist asking him how he felt.
“Cloud Crane, did you submit your photo? Are you happy?”
This felt more distressing than killing Cloud Crane outright.
But what could he say?
He was still stunned by this “surprise,” so he replied expressionlessly.
What do you think?
Yun Zhonghe couldn’t bear to look at the colorful pictures anymore, so he quickly turned to the third page.
Thankfully, there were no more photos of him, just text.
This made him sigh in relief.
Unlike the first page, which was a straightforward report, this one was based on audience interviews.
One interview caught Cloud Crane’s attention.
The speaker remained anonymous, but the characteristics were clear—a golden-furred fox spirit from North Continent.
No doubt it was Hu Shang.
Interviewer: What are your thoughts on these two genius disciples of the decisive battle?
Golden-Furred Fox Spirit: Woo-hoo! Both are strong, neck and neck! But, in terms of physique, Yun Zhonghe stands out among the rest!
Interviewer: Do you have anything specific you’d like to tell Yun Zhonghe?
Golden-Furred Fox Spirit: Uh… uh… I… I want to say…
…
Something went wrong during the interview, the golden-furred fox said her heart was racing and she needed to see a healer first.
While amusing, it didn’t make Yun Zhonghe laugh.
Little Hu, this is serious competition, not a beauty contest. Why bring up body type?
Surely people will notice him because of that special mention.
Little Hu really drew attention to Yun Zhonghe.
Now he wanted to hide his face; he felt he should wear a mask wherever he goes from now on.
Continuing to read, Cloud Crane found that most of the interviewees gave normal praise.
However, some descriptions were odd—such as “unsurpassed sword cultivator,” “extremely handsome man,” “sword cultivator within cultivation of swords,” “golden ratio,” and “crystal eyes…”
His embarrassment reached such depths he had practically clawed a three-room cave. Now he was working on the second room!
Shivers ran down his spine.
Clearly, people were more interested in discussing his appearance rather than his strength and talent.
“Brother Yun, read the third page? Shall we keep going?” Lin Zhongyu whispered.
Yun Zhonghe jumped at the chance, eager to escape further embarrassment, so he nodded hastily, “Yes, yes, let’s turn the page.”
As the paper flipped, the fourth page came into view. Finally, no more articles about him, but news from elsewhere.
They quickly glanced at the news; either it was about new discoveries in the cultivation world or movements in some sects, which barely caught their interest.
They continued flipping until the last page, which brightened their eyes—one full page of various lists.
Storm List, Young Master List, Fairy List, Wealth List, Sect List, Family List, and so forth.
These lists were compiled by Qianji Pavilion based on information gathered from multiple sources, providing an objective ranking of various aspects of the cultivation realm.
On the Storm List, Yun Zhonghe and Li Yifeng’s names were clearly listed!
These two newcomers’ incredible performances in the Xuantian Sect’s grand competition earned them spots in the top 100 Storm List, ranking 94th and 95th respectively.
The Storm List only ranks cultivators below the Transformation stage.
This meant Yun Zhonghe’s strength ranked within the top 100 amidst countless cultivators below the Diversion stage, an astonishing achievement!
More importantly, Yun Zhonghe had achieved this standing after only recently entering the Golden Core stage, making him utterly unique among the top 100!
Of the top 100, only Yun Zhonghe held a Golden Core level.
Yun Zhonghe also appeared on the Young Master List.
And the ranking was quite impressive; he was in the top ten!
The Young Master List and Fairy List are authoritative rankings specifically for young talents in the cultivation world. These not only assess strength and cultivation but also consider attractiveness, physical appearance, and cultivation disposition, evaluating overall character.
In short, the handsomest and prettiest cultivators.
Not just good-looking, but also formidable and with excellent cultivation practices—that’s what makes them true Young Masters!
This unexpected rise to the front lines was a dazzling feat, deserving admiration.
He felt even more disheartened about being a top Young Master.
Being on the Storm List was understandable, but what’s this Young Master List doing to him? It’s only going to cause more trouble.
Suddenly rising to the top, especially with those widely circulated photos, will only draw even more attention and discussion.
