Qin Shou looked at Long Xia and Lin Xiaoi, grinning sinisterly, "I’ve realized that forming a rescue squad is way more lucrative than being a Monster Hunter."
Lin Xiaoi’s mouth twitched. Was this guy... addicted?
Long Xia’s eyes lit up, "Lao Qin, are you saying...?"
Qin Shou patted both of them on the shoulders and laughed, "I plan on forming a rescue squad. You two can help with logistics while I handle all the rescue missions myself!"
Long Xia imdiately made the call, "I agree! Anyway, we’d only be dragging you down. It’s better for us to handle the logistics while you charge ahead!"
Charge ahead...
Qin Shou’s face darkened. Was this even human language?
Beside him, Lin Xiaoi appeared deep in thought before saying, "I have no objections to setting up a rescue squad, but it seems West City already has several rescue squads.
A newly-ford squad like ours would lack recognition, and advertising costs might be significant."
Qin Shou smiled confidently, "Relax, leave the advertising to . Soone will definitely help us promote ourselves."
Seeing how assured Qin Shou was, Lin Xiaoi grew suspicious. This guy was most likely plotting against soone again.
"So, what should we na this rescue squad?" Long Xia asked.
Qin Shou replied, "I’ve already thought it through—let’s call it the Dragon Capturing Team!"
"Dragon Capturing Team?"
Long Xia thought about it, then clapped his hands and laughed, "Perfect! Dragon Capturing Team—a play on the na ’Qin,’ plus my ’Long’ surna. It’s absolutely flawless!"
"What about ?"
Lin Xiaoi asked softly.
Qin Shou counted on his fingers, looking quite serious, "Dragon Capturing Team: Qin, Dragon, and Xiao—all of which include the ’Xiao’ from your na.
How’s that? Perfect, right?"
Lin Xiaoi: "..."
Qin Shou, confused, asked, "Not satisfied? Let think... How about the Lin-Qin-Xia Team?"
"Lin, Qin, Xia—it’s way better, right?"
Lin Xiaoi: "..."
Wordplay deserves a penalty!
...
Returning ho, Qin Guofang and Hua Ping were overco with excitent.
After Qin Shou took out various kinds of highly nutritious Monster at, the couple grew even more ecstatic.
"Son, you’ve finally done sothing good! You’re really showing the sa spirit your old man had back in the day!"
"Hah, when I married you, you couldn’t even afford a pound of Barbarian Beef. If our son turned out like you, this life would be over."
"Hey, today’s the day our boy’s alive and kicking upon return! Isn’t this cause for celebration? Why do you always have to contradict ? What’s your deal?"
"Hmph, is today the first ti I’ve contradicted you?"
"Uh... I suppose not."
...
After finishing Mom’s chaotic Monster Stew, Qin Shou chatted with the two elders for a while before retreating to his room.
Taking out the Earth Core Energy Crystal emitting faint light, Qin Shou radiated blue Star Power from his palm, extracting the Earth Core Energy within and channeling it into his body.
Paired with rhythmic breathing, his Star Power surged rapidly.
At this pace, Qin Shou could breakthrough to Newborn Eighth Star within a week.
A mont later, Qin Shou slowly exited his cultivation state, frowning slightly.
The energy within the Earth Core Energy Crystal was astonishing. Fang Bao had plenty of these, so why was he still stuck at Newborn Eighth Star?
Could there be restrictions on using Earth Core Energy Crystals for cultivation?
Or perhaps, for so reason, Fang Bao was intentionally slowing down his cultivation?
If it were the latter, this chubby guy almost managed to get himself wasted.
...
Early the next morning, Qin Shou got up, freshened up, and grabbed a quick breakfast before heading to school.
Having exceeded the leave period by this much, he wondered whether his brilliant class advisor would miss him...
At the station, the routine remained the sa.
Roof riding!
"Hey, Lao Qin, why haven’t I seen you the past two weeks?"
On the rooftop, the fat guy snickered and asked.
Qin Shou gave Fatty a sideways glance and suddenly asked, "Fatty, is your Strongest Snail up for sale?"
Fatty snorted, "Not selling! Do I look like soone strapped for cash?
Besides, Uncle Wang has promised to hire a Vajra Realm Beast Tar next month to upgrade my Strongest Snail into a chanical Snail. How could I possibly sell it to you?"
Qin Shou thought deeply, "Actually, your Uncle Wang treats you pretty well."
Fatty puffed up his chest, "Hah! That’s a given."
...
Twenty minutes later, Qin Shou arrived at school. Instead of heading directly to class, he went to Yu Shusheng’s office.
"Morning, Principal," Qin Shou knocked on the door and said.
Yu Shusheng glanced up to see Qin Shou and smiled slightly.
"Co in."
"Yeah."
Yu Shusheng stood up, walking over to Qin Shou, his gaze affirmative, "Impressive! You actually managed to return safely from the Underground World. Seems like you held back during the Beast Breeding Competition."
Qin Shou chuckled, "Principal, about the reward you ntioned last ti?"
Yu Shusheng froze for a mont. Are kids this direct these days?
At least respond humbly first!
"Ahem, ahem..."
Yu Shusheng cleared his throat and handed Qin Shou a glowing crimson Crystal Stone.
"This is an Earth Core Energy Crystal, containing imnse energy that can assist your cultivation..."
"Is this the one?"
Qin Shou deadpanned, pulling out an even larger Earth Core Energy Crystal.
"Principal, this Energy Crystal must be part of the reward, right!"
Yu Shusheng’s cheek twitched. "Heh... heh. Yes, this is rely one part of the reward."
"And the other part?" Qin Shou pursued.
Yu Shusheng cursed internally, calling Qin Shou a little rascal. "Wait until Lord Yan Long returns, then you’ll get a share of the Super Soaring Dragon’s genes."
Qin Shou’s eyes sparkled. Super Soaring Dragon’s genes?
Having been cared for by Soaring Dragon for so long, the genes would have been optimized. This reward was starting to look rather appealing.
"Thank you, Principal."
Qin Shou expressed his gratitude and conveniently took the Energy Crystal from Yu Shusheng’s hand.
"Don’t ntion it. You’ve earned it."
Yu Shusheng’s smile beca increasingly stiff before he suddenly rembered sothing and reminded Qin Shou.
"Oh, Qin Shou, last week, a student suddenly advanced to beco the school’s fifth Newborn Nine Star student.
I’m afraid there may not be a spot for you in the Three Schools Trial a week from now."
Qin Shou raised an eyebrow, "Only Newborn Nine Stars can participate in the Three Schools Trial?"
Yu Shusheng shook his head, "No, to ensure fairness, it still cos down to strength.
In tomorrow’s selection round, as long as you rank in the top five, you can still join the Three Schools Trial."
Qin Shou’s face returned to calm, "Oh, then that’s fine.
But Principal, what exactly is the Three Schools Trial? Where does it take place?" He asked curiously.
"That’s classified. Since this is West City’s first participation... ahem, all you need to know is the rewards are incredible."
Yu Shusheng spoke seriously this ti.
Qin Shou nodded, "Understood, Principal."
"Principal, have you heard of Leng Wanbai?" he suddenly asked.
Yu Shusheng instinctively answered, "Leng Wanbai is Lord Yan Long’s most beloved younger sister and has recently co to West City along with him...
Wait! You’re not planning to court her, are you?"
Yu Shusheng stared at Qin Shou with an odd look.
"Younger sister?"
Qin Shou’s heart skipped a beat.
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