NOVEL ONLINE FREE Chapter 486: Communication Tendril
"You've found the second level?"
Wang Tao was curious.
"Yes, but it seems quite dangerous inside; we didn't dare to venture too deeply... Do you have time? We need a high-pressure formation!"
Cheng Yiyi replied immediately.
"I do have time..." Wang Tao began to nod, then asked with some confusion, "You're looking for me?"
"That's great! Just give me a rough idea of where you are, and I'll come to meet you—I haven't looked for you yet because I have no idea where you are."
Cheng Yiyi was somewhat excited, with Wang Tao's presence, her chances of exploring the second level increased greatly.
But hearing Cheng Yiyi's response left Wang Tao with some confusion.
"Ah? You weren't looking for me? Then how did you contact me?"
If Wang Tao remembered correctly, the direction in which Cheng Yiyi and the others had separated was different from his own. They might not have been very far apart, but they definitely couldn't use radio communication over that distance.
"Haha, I forgot to tell you, we got something nice—can't explain it clearly, but when you come over, you'll know. Anyway, it's something that can expand the communication range!"
"Okay, then just tell me your rough location, I'll come to find you."
Wang Tao said directly.
In this rift, aside from their temporary base of entry, there were basically no other coordinates— even if there were coordinates, without having seen them, there would be no way to determine the location. So, to state their position, it would have to be based on the temporary base as the reference point, then the direction was specified using a compass.
"We're in the southwest direction from our temporary base, just keep going..." Cheng Yiyi briefly explained their approximate location and some notable landmarks along the way, then added, "Are you sure we don't need to send someone to meet you?"
It wasn't that she doubted Wang Tao's strength; it was mainly because she had asked him to come over, and it didn't feel polite not to offer to meet him.
"We're all on the same team; no need for formalities. I'll be over tomorrow morning."
Wang Tao said with a smile.
"Great! I'll be waiting for you here!"
Actually, Cheng Yiyi also wanted Wang Tao to bring Lan Yulian, the great healer, with him, but considering that Wang Tao had to look after so many students on his end, she refrained from saying it.
After the call ended, Fu Yu and two others had already showcased their Awakening Abilities in front of the students outside the tent. Although they didn't understand much, it was enough to fire up the students, who were all extremely motivated.
Even the teachers were a bit envious; after all, they had put in much more effort for their Awakenings compared to these three individuals.
And that was when Wang Tao asked Pan Jian to call over one of the teachers, and then he took out a knife from his Space Backpack that he no longer needed.
"Principal Wang, did you need me?"
The teacher asked respectfully.
Although they were both Level 4—in their eyes, Wang Tao was still a Level 4 in strength—they still held great respect for Wang Tao. It wasn't just the title of principal but also Wang Tao's capabilities. Even if they had not seen Wang Tao take action personally, they had witnessed his strength over the past two days in the rift. Such a strong individual naturally commanded respect.
"This mission is a collective effort of our school. Both students with high Points and teachers with high Points will receive rewards. You are the teacher with the highest Points, so... see if this knife suits you."
Wang Tao smiled as he handed the knife over.
"Reward!"
The teacher's eyes lit up.
He had intended to politely decline at first, but his hands, as if disobedient, immediately grasped the knife and he swung it a few times.
"Nice blade! Very suitable!"
He couldn't clearly discern the specific Attributes of the knife, but he could tell good from bad, especially having seen the Weapons in the school's treasury. Clearly, this knife was of the same type as those weapons.
"If it suits you, then keep it."
The Attributes of the knife weren't too strong, but it was a legitimate Level 4 Weapon, much stronger compared to the Weapons of others.
"Thank you, Principal Wang!"
The teacher thanked him excitedly.
There was no need to announce the teacher's reward to everyone; it was enough for it to spread among the teachers. After all, teachers should maintain some dignity in front of their students. So, Wang Tao didn't require the teacher to showcase his reward as the three students had done.
But the teacher was understanding; he went directly to the other teachers to tell them about the reward.
Seeing that he had received a Weapon akin to those in the school's treasury, the teachers instantly got a bit unsettled.
It was one thing for students to receive rewards, as the purpose of the school was to train them. But for teachers to also receive rewards? Not that teachers shouldn't get rewards, but they needed to accumulate Points to exchange for items in the treasury.
Yet this fellow acquired an incredibly strong Weapon without spending any Points!
This was equivalent to jumping ahead of them. They were so envious!
"Cough, this isn't against the rules; this is a personal reward from Principal Wang!"
The teacher hastened to explain.
The school had established rules that naturally had to be followed; even if Wang Tao was the one who set the rules, in most cases, it was best not to violate them. Therefore, the teacher certainly wanted to clarify the situation.
"We understand; we're just purely envious!"
"We need to work harder from now on! If we perform well, maybe we'll get some reward from Principal Wang. Even without a reward, we can still accumulate more Points, and once we're back at the school, we can exchange them for Weapons in the treasury. Can't let you overtake us, young man!"