Chapter 64 - 26 Wang Qi's New Friend

The next day, Wang Qi arrived at the storeroom with three people in tow. "Senior Brother Su, everyone's here for you to check in." Su Junyu's mouth twitched. "Am I some kind of human trafficker? Do I really need to count them when there are only four people? But I must say, the efficiency this time is not bad." Wang Qi burst into laughter. "That's right, that's right!" However, upon closer inspection of the three people Wang Qi had brought, the twitch in Su Junyu's mouth spread to his entire face. "These are the teammates you found?" The first Qi Refining Cultivator was a half-demon with orange hair. Su Junyu had some recollection of her; she was the one Wang Qi had harassed on his first day of school. Later, he'd heard that Wang Qi got along quite well with her, and he had pulled her in to make up the numbers, but... she was a half-demon! Yes, the Yangshen Pavilion had stated that there was no data to show that half-demons' spirit wisdom was lower than that of the Human Clan, and the Immortal Alliance had repeatedly decreed that discrimination against half-demons was forbidden. But it was a well-recognized fact that half-demons were not good at calculations! Taking a Qi Cultivation Stage half-demon on a trial that required seeking knowledge? Su Junyu himself did not discriminate against half-demons; it was just that they were naturally less capable in terms of calculation than humans. Of course, this defect could be compensated for through cultivation, and by the Golden Core Stage, a half-demon's calculating abilities would be almost on par with those of the Golden Core Human Clan. Additionally, if the half-demon's bloodline was related to a Mutant Beast like Bai Ze, known for its calculation skills, then the half-demon's calculating abilities might even surpass those of the Human Clan. But a Qi Cultivation Stage cat clan half-demon? Better save it. Noticing Su Junyu sizing her up, Mao Zimiao offered a friendly smile. However, the second person did not have such a good attitude. The second newcomer, a tall girl, snorted disdainfully after catching Su Junyu's glance, and then turned her head away. Su Junyu could tell at first glance that she had a somewhat brash nature. Let the record show this was not because Su Junyu had a wealth of experience with women. He was able to confirm this because of the Mana Power Intent emanating from the girl—girl, the Electric Energy that's almost bursting out of you must have been cultivated through the "Heavenly Song," right? Although your talent for unlocking the questions in the back hall deserves praise, the fact that you've managed to turn the balanced and harmonious "Heavenly Song" into this temperament is an achievement in itself! The third young man was much more normal, a regular person with a proper attitude, displaying the respectful smile due toward a Foundation Establishment Senior Brother. But... Su Junyu scanned the young man thrice with his Spiritual Sense and then asked uncertainly, "Junior Brother, are you really here to help?" This young man's Mana Qi Intent was just too faint, almost as if he had Breakthrough to the Heavenly Communication Stage just minutes before Wang Qi dragged him over. The youth gave a wry smile, about to respond, when Wang Qi interjected, "Of course, of course! This brother has a deep sense of loyalty!" Su Junyu's expression became subtle. "You didn't even remember the other party's name... How should this Junior Brother be addressed?" The young man bowed with cupped hands. "My name is Wu Fan, and I will be counting on Senior Brother's care this time." Wang Qi clapped Wu Fan's shoulder, laughing heartily. "Brother Wu Fan is truly generous! I was just one short, and there he was, in front of me, making his Breakthrough, asking to join the trial with me!" This time, not only Su Junyu, but even Mao Zimiao showed a bizarre expression. "Highly unlikely, meow..." "Azimiao, let me tell you, this world is quite magical! Brother Tiandao is definitely a cute and kind person!" Su Junyu shook his head. "That joke isn't funny at all. What really happened?" Under Su Junyu's persistent questioning, Wu Fan eventually revealed the truth. It turned out that Wu Fan was contemplating the "Canghai Sangtian Spell" from the Mountain River City in his room this morning and had an epiphany, completing his Breakthrough half an hour ago. Then, he saw Wang Qi kick his door open and drag him out. Mao Zimiao turned to Wang Qi upon hearing this. "Xiao Qi, you can't be watching over everyone who might Breakthrough, right?" Su Junyu and the tempestuous girl wore expressions that showed they shared the same doubts. Wang Qi shrugged. "How could I? I can't do such a thing. He was my next-door neighbor—what a good neighbor!" Mao Zimiao patted his chest gently, "I'm relieved to hear Xiao Qi say that, meow!" Su Junyu expressed agreement, "Yeah, exactly, I mean, this kid isn't familiar enough with others to know when they're about to have their Heavenly Communication breakthrough." Wang Qi was dissatisfied, "Hey, you two, you're making it sound like I hardly have any friends." "That's because you don't." "Really very few, meow." Receiving barbs from both at once, Wang Qi's face couldn't hold up. He pointed at the girl who hadn't spoken a word, sneering, "This is a friend I just made!" Su Junyu scoffed, "Oh, you sure made a fine distinction." No sooner had the words left his mouth than Su Junyu regretted them. Over the past two months, he had become very close to Wang Qi, and joking around with off-color humor didn't concern him. However, there were two girls here now, and such a comment seemed a bit rude. Fortunately, neither Mao Zimiao nor the girl understood such an advanced joke. Mao Zimiao was curious, "Xiao Qi, how did you meet this sister?" Wang Qi revealed a warm smile, "Just last night, after a struggle of bodies, she and I both fell to the ground..." Wang Qi deliberately paused here, casting a meaningful glance at the girl. Then, the girl glared back and casually conjured a ball of silver lightning, crackling towards Wang Qi. Mao Zimiao initially looked as if struck by lightning but, seeing the girl's reaction, immediately realized, "Xiao Qi, you're making those excessive jokes again!" Wang Qi instantly showed a bored expression, but he didn't clarify the facts. It was the inconspicuous Wu Fan who looked toward the girl, "Excuse me, are you the Discipline Office's martial master Wu?" Su Junyu was somewhat surprised, "A Law Enforcer?" The Discipline Office was composed of Foundation Establishment Assistants and new disciples, mainly supervising the daily behavior of new disciples to see if they violated any of the Immortal Alliance's precepts. In Su Junyu's eyes, Wang Qi was definitely the kind of student who would commit minor offenses every three days and major ones every five. And yet a Law Enforcer wanted to be his friend? Could it be that this Law Enforcer had lost her mind? Reluctantly, Wang Qi explained, "This person became a Law Enforcer not because she likes following rules or detests bad students, but purely because it's legal for Law Enforcers to hit people." It turned out that last night, Wang Qi really couldn't find a suitable candidate, so he came up with the idea of posting a notice to recruit people. This itself wasn't a problem, but the only issue was that the Immortal Institute prohibited disciples from posting indiscriminately on buildings. When Wu Shiqin, the Law Enforcer, discovered the person plastering notices everywhere, she bypassed the Discipline Office's standard procedures, deciding to beat him up first before anything else. Wang Qi refused to go down without a fight, used his movement technique to flee to a remote part of the Immortal Institute, and they ended up fighting. In the end, incredibly, it was a draw. Then, Wang Qi took the opportunity to extend an invitation... Su Junyu couldn't help but interject, "How is this taking an 'opportunity'? Also, martial junior sister Wu, doesn't the Discipline Office issue Restraint Magic Tools? This kid doesn't look like he has the ability to withstand the Discipline Office's magic artifacts." Wu Shiqin answered indifferently, "I prefer to use my fists." Damn, this Law Enforcer really has lost her mind...