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Bai Yujing held a copy of the Daily Express in his hands, carefully cutting out the section that featured him. This was proof of his appearance in the newspaper, so Bai Yujing bought extra copies as keepsakes.
In the column of the Daily Express, Bai Yujing and Emma were referred to as Treasure Hunters, detailing their treasure-hunting journey with bold headlines. They exaggeratedly reported that the manuscript they sold fetched three million pounds, inflating it to ten million, which was even more sensational than Bai Yujing had imagined, making him feel a bit embarrassed.
However, the public loved such news and reports. A poor young man traveling through Europe, winning the heart of a beautiful woman, discovering a mysterious treasure, and even finding the legendary Loch Ness Monster that had been rumored for thousands of years without any evidence—what could be more inspiring than this? It perfectly matched the expectations and curiosity of onlookers.
It must be said that Bai Yujing had become quite famous this time. This morning, more tourists flocked to Inverness in search of the legendary Loch Ness Monster. Numerous boats and speedboats cruised on the river and Loch Ness, and many experts and professors came specifically to see the surviving dinosaur species.
Bai Yujing also realized that the Loch Ness Monster probably didn't qualify as an Exotic Creature, so the Exotic Creatures system did not register it, blocking it from Radar's search range.
Bai Yujing's followers on Weibo experienced explosive growth; news like this was irresistible in China. A Chinese individual who discovered a century-old mystery and made it to the columns of British newspapers as a tourist certainly deserved to be widely celebrated.
Bai Yujing found that his followers had rapidly surpassed one million within these two days. Sina even added verification and a big V mark to his Weibo account, followed by a brief introduction: Traveler.
However, Bai Yujing felt less excited than before. After experiencing excitement multiple times, it seemed less significant; it was just an increase in followers—he remained calm.
The two left Inverness without any regrets. They had stayed there for several days, enjoying local sights, boating on the Ness River, selling the manuscript of Gulliver's Travels for one hundred fifty thousand pounds each, discovering the Loch Ness Monster, and appearing on television and in newspapers. It was undoubtedly a few days filled with surprises and thrilling events.
"Goodbye, Loch Ness! Goodbye, Inverness!"
Bai Yujing took a photo with Emma at the exit of Inverness before driving away from this city filled with wonderful and exciting memories.
Today, they planned to explore St. Andrews together and then set up camp in Sterling for the night. Bai Yujing and Emma took turns driving along the way. At this moment, Bai Yujing was booking a hotel in Sterling from the car. He discovered that hotels in Sterling were quite popular at this time; several he tried were fully booked.
With no other options, he finally used Emma's phone to book through a local website, managing to secure a place to rest for tonight.
Along the way, they saw endless green grass and occasional small white houses. The sky was incredibly clear with thin clouds floating low above. In the Highlands, clouds appeared even lower, as if they were hovering just above their heads.
Here, cloud thickness varied significantly; some areas had barely any clouds at all while others looked dark and heavy. Occasionally, thick clouds would pass overhead, casting gloomy shadows over the ground below.
Lakes, rivers, and pastures occasionally appeared along the road, with large herds of cattle and sheep enclosed within fences. When Bai Yujing stopped to take photos, he noticed that these animals turned their heads in unison, lining up to watch him and Emma, as if they were soldiers being inspected.
St. Andrews is a cultural city, one of the famous cities in Scotland, and was the religious capital of medieval Scotland. The first university in Scotland, St Andrews University, is located here and has been in existence for over six hundred years. It is also the third oldest university in Europe, after Oxford and Cambridge, and is a world-renowned center for teaching and research.
This was also Bai Yujing's first stop upon arriving here. St Andrews University retains many traditions, including the ancient student robes. In various corners of the university, one can see undergraduate students wearing red robes and theology students dressed in black robes.
In the university corridors, tall columns make one feel as if they are walking inside a giant's house. The ancient architecture, spacious hallways, and weathered stone slabs give a sense of history. Although the exterior appears quite aged, the interior is modernized; after all, it wouldn't be practical for students to attend classes in a dilapidated old castle.
"Emma, which college are you attending at the University of London? Why aren't you studying here? This place must be quite far from your home," Bai Yujing asked, recalling that Emma had mentioned she was studying at the University of London but not the specifics.
Emma immediately replied, "I'm studying Accounting and Finance at Imperial College London. Initially, I just thought I definitely didn't want to study too close to home; if I did, I'd have to listen to my dad's nagging every day. I needed to find a place further away so he couldn't keep tabs on me."
Bai Yujing nodded: "I see. Accounting and Finance Major—I originally thought it would be a cooler major."
Emma shrugged her shoulders and countered, "Now that you know about me, I still don't know what you're studying! Linguistics? Your English is so good; you even know Lilliputian Language and seem to understand other languages as well. It must be linguistics, right?"
Bai Yujing shook his head helplessly: "Unfortunately, I'm studying fine arts."
"Oh my God, I really didn't expect that," Emma exclaimed, realizing how different reality was from her imagination. "Why haven't I seen your work?"
Bai Yujing awkwardly replied: "I'm not very good at painting; I can only say it's average. After starting work, I've mostly used computer software for design, so I've let that aspect slide."
Emma said: "If you had studied languages instead, I think you would have achieved greater success; you're a genius in that area."
Bai Yujing thought that without the Exotic Creature Hunter System, he would have struggled to read even a few English words fluently or hold a smooth conversation. Genius? This was the first time he had ever been labeled as such.
"Maybe!"
Bai Yujing also saw students attending classes at the university; a teacher was lecturing on a projected screen while some students sat directly on the floor leaning against the wall. What was going on? Were there not enough desks and chairs? Were they auditors?
Bai Yujing wandered around St. Andrews Cathedral again. However, this building now only remains in ruins. Established in the 12th century, it was destroyed during the Reformation in the 16th century. Even in its ruins, one can still feel the grandeur of its past. The towering structure has stood here for a thousand years without collapsing. It must be said that stone buildings are easier to preserve, which is why there is so much Ancient Architecture in the West.
Bai Yujing believes that ancient Chinese architecture, whether in craftsmanship or magnificence, is certainly not inferior to this. However, being made of wood, it easily disappears over time due to the ravages of the years. Only a few modern structures can still be seen, and those from further back, dating back to the Ming Dynasty, are rare.
After visiting this place, the two were about ready to leave and prepare for their next stop.
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In a resplendent hall, Burton MacLeod, dressed in pajamas, was enjoying afternoon tea while reading a newspaper. The newspaper featured an article about Bai Yujing and Emma.
The butler welcomed McLeod's personal lawyer Bivis into the room and then turned to leave. As soon as Bivis entered, he noticed the newspaper in his boss's hands and its contents. He immediately said, "Boss, they haven't contacted us yet. Do you think we should take any measures?"
Burton MacLeod shook his head: "Don't rush. It's still too early; we won't start until next July. Just wait; they will definitely contact us by then."
Bivis replied, "Boss, why do we have to hire them? Wouldn't it be better to just take what we need ourselves?"
Burton MacLeod glanced at Bivis: "It's not as simple as you think. The McLeod Family has pursued this for hundreds of years using all kinds of methods. Many things cannot be achieved through brute force alone. Both of them are very capable young people—curious, knowledgeable about Lilliputian Language, and good at discovering things. I have high hopes for them. Since we can pay to get things done, why choose a more complicated way? Are we short on money?"
"I understand, Boss," Bivis said without further comment.
Burton MacLeod continued: "Keep a close watch on both of them and report any developments to me promptly."
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