Chapter 17 – This System Actually Arrived Five Hundred Years Early!

Qin Yang was utterly stunned upon hearing the system prompt in his mind.

Empress?

What the hell?

And it wants me to kowtow and become her disciple?

Squinting his eyes, Qin Yang stared at the girl before him with suspicion and disbelief.

Her appearance was undoubtedly exceptional—scoring twelve out of ten, far exceeding standard beauty. Walking down the street with her would undoubtedly turn heads, a perfect pair of a handsome man and a stunning woman.

But…

What does this have to do with being an Empress?

Is this damn system deliberately trying to screw me over?

Just as Qin Yang was lost in confusion, a glowing screen suddenly appeared in his mind.

Name: Li Zixuan

Age: 516

Cultivation: Peak Emperor Venerable Realm

Martial Arts: Grand Scripture of Lunar Sword Doctrine, Dragon Slayer Sword Art…

Lifespan: Five Thousand Years

???

Line after line of panel prompts flashed before his eyes, leaving Qin Yang dazzled and horrified.

Holy shit, is this for real?!

Could this girl actually be some kind of Empress?

At this thought, Qin Yang grew restless.

Not for any other reason—the title of Empress didn’t matter much.

It was simply because he recalled the system’s previous demand: stepping on a cockroach had yielded massive rewards.

If he successfully became her disciple this time, wouldn’t he receive even more heaven-defying bonuses?!

With this realization, Qin Yang’s mind cleared.

He decisively strode forward, intending to confirm her name.

After all, taking a master was a serious matter—he had to double-check.

It would be a joke if he ended up bowing to the wrong person.

Of course,

losing face wasn’t the issue.

In a world overrun by Star Beasts, what did a little embarrassment matter?

Strength was the ultimate standard of reliance.

Becoming a disciple could trigger explosive rewards—why pass up such an opportunity?

Qin Yang marched toward the girl with confident strides, his demeanor calm and composed.

Xia He, watching from the side, stood gaping in place, his brain on the verge of overheating.

Huh???

Where is Old Qin going?

Is he just charging straight in?

Who gave him the courage?!

He didn’t understand, but he was deeply shocked!

Is this still the Old Qin I know?!

“Could it be that the silent gourd is finally opening up today?!”

Xia He found himself increasingly unable to comprehend his friend.

While Xia He was reeling in surprise,

other curious onlookers in the Library also noticed the scene.

After all, Qin Yang’s striking appearance alone made him a magnet for attention on the streets, and the girl reading was equally beautiful.

The convergence of these two attractive figures instantly became the center of attention in the Library.

“Hey, look! Isn’t that the handsome librarian from the first floor?”

“What is he doing? Why is he approaching that girl?”

“He’s so handsome! Please don’t tell me he’s trying to hit on her. I was planning to ask for his number in a few days.”

Whispers drifted through the air, every word clearly reaching Qin Yang’s ears.

With his Innate Realm cultivation, he could hear everything distinctly.

So, he felt a wave of anxiety wash over him.

If this got out later, wouldn’t everyone in the Library know about it?

It would be a massive social disaster!

But the arrow was already nocked on the bowstring.

There was no turning back now.

“Damn it, you wretched system! Just wait until I get stronger—I’ll make you pay for this!”

Qin Yang gritted his teeth, cursing inwardly.

But his body betrayed his thoughts.

In three quick steps, he arrived at the girl’s table.

Upon closer inspection, Qin Yang realized the girl was even more beautiful than she had appeared from a distance.Her skin was like congealed cream, with magnificent curves at her chest, a delicate nose and small mouth… She truly resembled a standard ice-cold beauty.

It’s just that her aura was a bit too frosty.

Like a sharp, cold sword sheathed in its case, capable of keeping people at a distance.

“No wonder the seats within several meters around are all empty.”

Qin Yang glanced at the surrounding seats and understood the reason.

“Ahem…”

Qin Yang lightly coughed a few times, immediately catching the girl’s attention.

She slightly raised her eyes, glanced at Qin Yang, and said nothing.

The atmosphere instantly fell into silence.

As if time had frozen because of it.

“Um…”

Seeing this, Qin Yang’s mind raced, thinking for a long time about how to start the conversation.

But then it occurred to him—he wasn’t here to hit on her…

Why overthink it?

So he cut straight to the point: “Miss, sorry to bother you, but may I ask your name?”

As soon as the words fell.

A collective gasp could be heard around them.

Bystanders watching the scene all began to anticipate what would happen next.

Xia He, seeing this from afar, secretly gave a thumbs-up, inwardly exclaiming, “Old Qin, you’re amazing!”

“What kind of move is this? Daring to hit on someone like that is way too bold—never would’ve guessed he had it in him!”

At the same time.

After Qin Yang spoke, the girl didn’t respond but instead slightly furrowed her brows, feeling a flicker of displeasure.

She was somewhat surprised by Qin Yang’s question.

What kind of outdated pickup line was this?

She had had some bold followers at the Martial Arts Academy before.

But someone as direct as Qin Yang was truly the first.

In this situation, she was genuinely caught off guard.

Just as the girl hesitated.

Qin Yang, seeing that she wasn’t speaking, felt a bit awkward and could only shift his gaze to the Student ID on her desk.

Name: Li Zixuan

Age: 16

Academy: Jianghai Martial Arts Academy

After a quick glance for a few seconds, Qin Yang committed the information to memory.

Good, it really matches the name the system provided!

The Empress the system mentioned is indeed this young girl before him.

Qin Yang’s gaze lingered on the Student ID, his thoughts drifting.

Suddenly, a slender, pale hand reached out and covered the Student ID.

Seeing this, Qin Yang’s heart skipped a beat. Instinctively, he withdrew his gaze and looked up, just in time to meet the girl’s eyes.

“What are you looking at?”

Li Zixuan frowned slightly, asking with clear impatience.

Her icy gaze swept over Qin Yang, faintly revealing a trace of irritation.

Qin Yang immediately understood she was angry.

Realizing his earlier actions were indeed inappropriate, he quickly pointed to the work badge on his chest and explained:

“Classmate, my apologies. I’m a librarian. Recently, someone borrowed a book and hasn’t returned it, and they’re not answering calls. I’m searching the entire hall for that person. I’m sorry for the intrusion.”

After he finished speaking, Li Zixuan’s brows relaxed slightly.

Thinking it over, the guy hadn’t said anything out of line.

He had only asked for her name.

It didn’t seem like he had any ill intentions.

Why should she get angry with a mere librarian?

Considering this, Li Zixuan shook her head and said, “It’s fine. You have a tough job; I understand.””Alright, alright, my sincere apologies. I won’t disturb you any further, classmate.”

Qin Yang clasped his hands together in apology as he retreated backward, moving out of the girl’s line of sight.

But his mind was far from calm.

“The Student ID clearly shows she’s 16, so why does the system say she’s 516?”

“Could it be… does this mean the system has jumped five hundred years ahead in the timeline?!”

Suddenly, an astonishing thought flashed through Qin Yang’s mind.

(End of Chapter)