Chapter 91

"I think they should move aside a bit more," Halton cautiously suggested to Qin Su, stopping three steps away.

He genuinely didn't want to harm innocent people.

Qin Su roughly guessed Halton's purpose. According to the data about Halton, he often received preferential treatment because of his SSS Rank Alph essence. After hearing Halton's words, although he did not say anything, he glanced at the students around him.

With just one glance, the students of Class 6) understood immediately and retreated a considerable distance in unison.

Each training field is very large. Even though several classes of students have entered now, from a high vantage point, they look like a large group of slightly larger ants in a huge stadium.

(Class 6 retreated to the location of other classes.

Within the circular encirclement, Qin Su and Halton faced off.

Qin Su stared intently at Halton, remaining silent and unconcerned.

He had experienced the disadvantages of not having Glands, and now he was experiencing the benefits of not having Glands, which, for him, was equivalent to relaxation.

Halton: "..."

Qin Su just stared at him coldly, without saying a word, which made him feel a little awkward.

"I'm about to begin." Embarrassed as he was, Halton didn't forget his purpose and gave an advance warning.

Qin Su's Pheromone level and lethality were known to almost everyone at the Fourth Military Academy. Halton's words were mainly intended for the students around him, to prepare them mentally.

After thinking for a moment, Qin Su responded that he had heard, "... Hmm."

He's very principled in martial arts and a really nice person.

Every popular person has their reasons for being popular; he and He Muzhi must have a lot in common.

Halton was surprised that Qin Su, who had been silent, would suddenly respond to him. His spirits immediately lifted, and he reached out to peel off the Pheromone Blocker Patch from the back of his neck.

This step made everyone onlookers understand Halton's meaning, and the AlphaOmega with low Pheromone levels and all the betas obediently stood outside the crowd.

Those who remained at the front were students with Pheromone levels of A or higher, such as He Muzhi and Sophia.

None of the teachers from the classes intervened; the students' friendly, tacit exchange of sparring didn't count as fighting.

Seeing the students' movements, Halton took a deep breath and released his Pheromones with peace of mind.

The delicate, fragrant scent of jasmine Pheromones emanated from Halton and spread outwards.

He didn't release too much at once, but gradually increased the amount while observing Qin Su's expression.

Halton was extremely confident in the SSS Rank Pheromones that had differentiated him after the age of 12. Not wanting others to laugh at his narcissism, he didn't say it out loud, but secretly classified the degree to which he released Pheromone pressure.

In the past, based on his own classification of Pheromone levels, he only needed to release one-tenth of the pressure, which was level one, to make A, B, and O pheromones below level A within a ten-meter radius of himself feel uncomfortable.

Judging by sight, the students were about 100 meters away from him and Qin Su.

Qin Su did not react.

Taking the tests level by level is too troublesome, especially since Qin Su has been staring at him expressionlessly from the beginning, which is quite intimidating.

Standing opposite Qin Su, Halton simply increased his level to five.

Qin Su still didn't react.

Halton chose level eight this time.

At this level, students below A rank couldn't withstand it within a 100-meter radius. This time, without anyone saying anything, they ran far away on their own. Only Alphas and Omegas above A rank remained standing in place.

But their expressions were also unpleasant, and because of their different levels of stress, they showed different expressions.

Seeing that Qin Su remained unmoved, Halton felt a sense of defeat and immediately raised his level by ten.

Qin Su remained unmoved.

This time, even He Muzhi, the SS Rank Pheromone among the onlookers, felt his knees tremble slightly.

Apart from Cen Yuan, an Omega of the same SS Rank, there was no one else around him.

The difference was that Cen Yuan gave up struggling, his forehead covered in a fine layer of cold sweat, and simply lay on the ground, his face pale and his whole body in extreme discomfort.

He Muzhi gritted his teeth, and the veins on his exposed arms and neck were clearly visible, indicating that he was at his last gasp.

'If he collapses at a time like this... no, no, no, Qin Su isn't reacting at all; he can't appear too bad.'

'I never knew jasmine could smell so strong! No wonder it's an SSS Rank Pheromone.'

[So what if it's SSS Rank? The Boss 1 is still too strong, there wasn't even a hint of reaction (thumbs up)]

[Brother Su highly recommends this! I want to recommend Brother Su to the whole world!]

[My dear Xiaobao, I'm so upset, I could cry!]

[To gain the approval of this Boss 1, our A-Mu really worked hard.]

[I'm the Boss 1 in the world!]

This is what it means to admire someone's strength.

[What disgusting O, what's with lying next to He Muzhi? This unlucky thing even imitates someone else's name, thinking we won't notice just because it's a homonym? Please walk independently, okay? And shameless, self-deprecating thing using someone else's Combat Suit.]

[The way some people twist their jealousy is truly unsightly.]

[A bunch of crazy lunatics who start biting everywhere when their master isn't around are back at it. No, they weren't even chained up when their master was here (grinning)]

Because of Qin Su, Halton paid special attention to He Muzhi, which led him to hear many rumors about He Muzhi.

The others were already pressed against the edge of the hall, He Muzhi was sweating profusely, stubbornly standing still, with an O lying on the ground.

He had never seen an O who was so opportunistic before, even though he was clearly about to give up.

His only target this time, Qin Su, after careful observation, showed that Qin Su's pupils did not dilate or contract in the slightest when faced with his Pheromones. On his forehead, neck, arms... he saw not a single drop of cold sweat on any exposed skin, and there was no change in his expression.

Having already demonstrated his strength to Qin Su in every aspect, if he doesn't restrain himself now, he'll go too far.

Halton immediately withdrew the oppressive aura created by his Pheromones.

The strong scent of jasmine Pheromones disappeared, and the suffocating oppressive feeling dissipated.

The group, who were feeling unwell all over, were finally able to catch their breath.

"I've never hated the smell of jasmine as much as I do now."

"It shattered our preconceived notions about jasmine."

People gradually calmed down and began to gather towards the center.

"Call--"

Cen Yuan let out a big breath, as if he had been pulled out of the water.

When everyone returned to their original position 100 meters from the center, He Muzhi had already managed to help Cen Yuan up.

"Thank you." Cen Yuan truly admired He Muzhi for being able to hold on to this extent.

Although the others saw that He Muzhi's expression had softened, they also helped Cen Yuan from his arms.

"Thank you, no need, I can stand up by myself now." Cen Yuan knew the others weren't feeling well either, so he waved his hand and stood up straight.

"You're really something." Sheng Shuang gave Cen Yuan a thumbs up.

Anthony sincerely asked Cen Yuan, "Don't you feel ashamed?"

He would never have dared to do something like that.

"Never mind about shame, just tell me if I made it to the end or not." Cen Yuan wasn't ashamed at all; on the contrary, he was proud.

He's not very capable, but he's shameless.

[Cen Yuan is such a kid (covers face and smiles bitterly)]

Is there a more respectable way?

Qin Su: "..."

Lying down in a suit?

"Class Monitor, can we go now?" Sophia asked loudly.

Halton: "..."

Qin Su didn't say anything, so why are they so obedient!

Qin Su: "Okay."

Halton's condition should have improved sufficiently.

He had already tried it; they could smell the various floral scents that existed in the Comic World, but once these floral scents were associated with Pheromones and were released along with Pheromone, he couldn't smell them at all.

Upon receiving Qin Su's reply, the crowd surged forward.

"Why don't you think the Class Monitor used Pheromones to suppress it back?"

"Are you stupid?" Jeffrey muttered, analyzing the situation.

"Halton obviously released a high-intensity Pheromone attack at the end, which means that if the Class Monitor wants to make Halton kneel, he must use an even higher concentration of Pheromones to counteract it. Didn't you see what happened to Ruan Chengye and those bugs? If the Class Monitor really uses it, Halton won't be able to withstand it, and we can expect him to collapse and foam at the mouth."

"But the Class Monitor used it on us before, and we didn't feel anything particularly difficult... Wait, I understand now. From the very beginning, the Class Monitor leader has been exceptionally kind to us. Even when he used Pheromones, he was only restraining himself and never intended to harm us!"

"You're only just realizing it now? Isn't this an obvious fact? I understood this the moment the Class Monitor abruptly stopped the massive flock of Red-Winged Pheasant Crows."

"Don't you have anything to say to me?" Seeing everyone gathering around, and Qin Su not commenting on his Pheromones, Halton grew anxious, his voice unconsciously tinged with resentment.

Qin Su treated He Muzhi differently even though He Muzhi's Pheromone level was lower than his, while He Muzhi's was a level higher.

[No, this sounds more like resentment/unwillingness to accept defeat?]

[I've wanted to say this for a long time; it's obvious this person is just showing off.]

"..."

He couldn't smell it or feel it, he could only... Qin Su stared at Halton's face, his lips moving slightly. "Very good."

Previously, he had no interaction with Halton at all. Qin Su could easily guess from Halton's measured behavior before releasing Pheromones in front of him today that the other party must have believed in the persona he had marketed and wanted to prove his strength to him so that he could be recruited.

Unfortunately, he is still a lone commander, with no 'position' assigned to Halton.

Halton: "..."

He now understands the devastating power of the saying "simplicity is the ultimate sophistication."

Qin Su's tone was so flat and monotone that it was as if he was praising him, but it was meaningless.

His Pheromones couldn't stir any waves in Qin Su's heart.

' Qin Su's offer, he didn't get it?'

'No, no, no, since he's already here, he has to try again.'

Halton spoke again, "Anything else?"

Before Qin Su could even speak, Raymond, sensing the danger, rushed forward and shouted, "You smell so good! An Alpha with jasmine Pheromones, that's quite rare!"

Being in a good position gives you an advantage, but they didn't have any, and others wanted to get Qin Su's offer before they (Class 6)... He had to crawl in the shadows!

He was right; most Alpha Pheromones are either ebony or various kinds of alcohol, and very rarely jasmine.

"..."

Even in the Comic World, there are lines like "Hey bro, you smell so good!" Qin Su was glad he was used to it and his facial expressions didn't show any abnormalities.

Halton: "???"

In a few short seconds, Halton, who had been in a deafening silence, first became confused, then understood Raymond's words, then was shocked, and finally burst out with a sharp, explosive shout, "This isn't something I could choose! What can I do with what God has given me!"

If he could, he would like to have Pheromone scent that sounds calm and domineering, just like other Alphas.

After explaining himself, Halton realized everyone was staring at him and that he had overreacted, especially in front of Qin Su. He decided to go all out and look Qin Su sincerely in the eye. "Qin Su, I know that Pheromones alone aren't enough to move you, but besides Pheromones, I also have excellent physical abilities, am proficient in all kinds of weapons, and can..."

Halton's words confirmed his suspicions. Qin Su interrupted Halton and said frankly, "You have a more suitable place to go."

Halton froze, realizing he had been rejected by Qin Su, and a look of disappointment flashed across his eyes.

It's true that his Pheromone level is very high, but that's only within the small environment of the Fourth Military School. People respect him a bit because of his Pheromone level and his character.

He knew very well that his family background wasn't great. After graduating from the Fourth Military Academy, in the face of absolute power, no one would use Pheromone levels to speak, unless he wanted to be made to suffer and humiliate to death.

Even worse, someone like him, possessing high-level Pheromones but lacking a powerful backer, faces an ever-increasing probability of being tortured in a cannibalistic environment.

He didn't understand these principles when he first entered Military Academy, but he came to understand them after suffering many setbacks.

This was his last year at the Fourth Military Academy. He had inquired and learned that for students like him with Pheromone levels but lacking support from their families, the only way out after leaving the academy was to be assigned to fields other than military, political, and judicial affairs.

It goes against his ideals.

Qin Su chose Class 6) and treated everyone except He Muzhi the same. He wanted to try his luck to win Qin Su's favor. At most, he would lose face, but he wouldn't lose anything.

Furthermore, Qin Su may seem cold, but his character is impeccable, so the probability of him being made things difficult is very small.

Seeing that Halton had misunderstood him, Qin Su called out loudly, "He Muzhi."

"Arrive!"

A conditioned reflex caused He Muzhi to step forward immediately upon hearing Qin Su's voice.

'The fact that the Class Monitor called him at this moment means that, between him and Halton, even though Halton's Pheromone level is higher, the Class Monitor has chosen him.'

'His standing ramrod straight without backing up had an effect.'

Cen Yuan rubbed his chin, pondering to himself.

'Could it be that he lay down and seemed spineless, which is why the Class Monitor didn't call on him?'

[This is hilarious! A bunch of childish kids are laughing so hard they're about to burst!]

[They've started subtly comparing themselves to each other (laughing and crying)]

Halton looked at He Muzhi, who had stepped forward and was staring intently at him, and was momentarily speechless.

'I was really impressed.'

With everyone lost in their own thoughts, Qin Su said to Halton, "Could you please come over here for a moment?"

Qin Su looked at He Muzhi: "You come over here too."

After saying this, Qin Su looked in one direction, and before he could speak, the crowd automatically dispersed.

"Thank you," Qin Su said softly, then calmly left the crowd.

"Yes."

He Muzhi responded without hesitation and followed Qin Su's steps.

Halton followed closely behind, maintaining a pace parallel to He Muzhi's.

The two were secretly competing behind Qin Su's back.

Presumably because the others couldn't hear him, Qin Su stopped and turned to face the two who had stopped.

Qin Su glanced at He Muzhi first, then fixed his gaze on Halton, and went straight to the point. "He Muzhi can give you what you want."

"Me?" He Muzhi looked at Halton blankly.

Forgive him for not being Qin Su; he lacks the ability to see through people's hearts and truly doesn't know what Halton wants.

[Mu Bao's puzzled expression. jpg]

[A-Mu: Class Monitor, you think too highly of me!]

Meeting He Muzhi's questioning gaze, Halton looked on with disbelief. "Are you sure?"

"...'You' is fine," Qin Su continued, "Confirmed."

Previously, he had only looked at the data and made brief observations. From what he can see now, He Muzhi and Halton are both very good people.

They will complement each other.

Halton: "... Okay then."

It doesn't matter if He Muzhi is confused, because based on what he has seen and heard... Qin Su will cover for him.

Qin Su doesn't seem like the type to speak carelessly.

What price will I have to pay?

He didn't believe in free lunches; since Qin Su had been so open about it, he naturally had to openly admit his own ambitions as well.

Qin Su: "During the remaining time you stay at school, without holding back, let He Muzhi defeat you."

The Federation governs many planets, each with deeply entrenched power structures. Many people are eyeing that position, and every president has faced countless assassination attempts.

The He Family was doing alright at the Fourth Military Academy, but they weren't good enough for the vast and complex Federation.

In the future, many people will want He Muzhi's life. He Muzhi's physical abilities are getting stronger and stronger, and sooner or later he will surpass the physical abilities of Earthling without using special methods.

He couldn't teach He Muzhi in this area for long, as that might allow He Muzhi to notice his physical abnormalities during their fight.

Halton's Pheromone level is superior to He Muzhi's in all aspects, including experience and understanding of human nature.

He offered himself up; I couldn't let him go.

More importantly, Halton is tactful, capable, and needs a powerful backer. He was successfully deceived by Halden's persona and is easy to manipulate.

Thinking about it this way...

Qin Su: "..."

He's secretly plotting against someone again.

My parents' advice was right: people's hearts are the most unpredictable thing in the world, and you should never trust anyone other than yourself.

It's okay if He Muzhi doesn't understand now; his family will understand. He will find an opportunity to communicate with the He Family.

Halton is about to graduate, and by taking advantage of the He Family three years earlier, he is embarking on the path he wants to take, which can also be seen as paving the way for He Muzhi.

Some feelings are forged through struggle. After Halton left the Fourth Military Academy, they would keep in touch. Moreover, Halton was a sensible person and believed that the He Family had given him the opportunity, so he would keep in frequent contact with He Muzhi.

He Muzhi was able to see and hear a lot of news through Halton that he didn't care about at the Military Academy.

Halton was thinking, and Qin Su didn't urge him, quietly waiting for him to make up his mind. He wasn't worried that Halton would be rejected.

If he still wants to continue serving in the military, he has no choice but to agree.

For anyone, giving up the long-held obsession that arose from the praise of those around them regarding Pheromone differentiation is extremely difficult.

After a long pause, Halton, having finished his thought, asked Qin Su, "... Is this the only way?"

'To teach someone who is less experienced than me in every aspect and whose Pheromone level is also lower than mine to defeat me... that's too much to ask.'

On second thought, even if He Muzhi receives special treatment from Qin Su again, what difference will it make? Qin Su still won't personally teach him!

[Halton: This is so hard for me!]

[This kid knows how to cut off his own candy (laughing and crying)]

[Doesn't anyone think Qin Su is too controlling? What gives him the right to control He Muzhi's life? Leave He Muzhi, control me instead, I don't want to work anymore.]

[Abacus beads bounced all over my face]

Qin Su said calmly, "Hmm."

"Good!"

With no room for maneuver, Halton had no choice but to make a decision.

Before the two could speak, Halton suddenly looked at He Muzhi, "Hello, could you please leave first? I'd like to speak with Qin Su alone."

He Muzhi turned to Qin Su: "Class Monitor, shall I go first?"

"Go ahead," Qin Su, not stopping him.

The others were far away, and Qin Su had his back to them, straining his ears, so they couldn't hear what the three of them were whispering about.

Seeing He Muzhi heading in their direction, they felt a surge of excitement and decided to ask He Muzhi for details before Qin Su returned.

Unexpectedly, halfway there, He Muzhi stopped and looked back at Qin Su's retreating figure, his expression thoughtful.

Halton glanced at He Mu's distance, making sure he couldn't hear him, and asked Qin Su softly, "Can I know why it's He Muzhi?"

Someone as perceptive as Qin Su should have seen through him long ago that he wanted to become Qin Su's man, not He Muzhi.

Do you think I'm not qualified?

"No." Qin Su denied Halton's words, his dark eyes fixed on Halton's blue eyes. "You must believe that everything happens for a reason."

Halton: "?"

'Arrangements? Qin Su... place himself next to He Muzhi? Be his eyes and ears, watching over He Muzhi?'

Hmm... Thinking about it from this perspective, it's not impossible. Halton felt he could do it again.

But... this also means that Qin Su had even included He Muzhi in his calculations...

Halton: "..."

He has mixed feelings right now.

Some parents choose to let their children grow up in the storm, while others place them in a greenhouse. Qin Su's upbringing was clearly the latter.

To this day, no one has figured out what he was trying to do.

Halton was a little confused about whose side he belonged to.

"One last question, Qin Su, before I leave school, will I have the opportunity to spar with you and experience your Pheromones?"

Qin Su deliberately gave an ambiguous answer, "... It's best not to."

That's not good for his health.

He is suicidal and suffers from severe paranoia. He always carries K-110 and Glands with him when he goes out, but no matter what he uses, it always comes at a price.

Halton understood Qin Su's meaning instantly. A clear look of disappointment flashed across his blue eyes, and he said softly, "Thank you, I understand. Well... goodbye."

Qin Su expressed his meaning tactfully but clearly: his SSS Rank Pheromones, which he was so proud of after differentiation, were no match for Qin Su, and Qin Su did not want to hurt him.

Qin Su: "Goodbye."

Both sides achieved their respective goals, and there was indeed no need for Halton to stay any longer.

Halton nodded to Qin Su, took two steps back, and then strode towards his classmates.

Seeing Halton leave Qin Su, He Muzhi quickly walked towards Qin Su. As he passed Halton, remembering that Qin Su had asked Halton to be his teacher, he politely nodded to Halton and asked, "Hello senior, could we add each other as friends on the Optical Brain?"

Qin Su must have had his reasons for doing that, and it's very likely that he did it for Qin Su's own good. Anyway, after thinking it over, he firmly believed that there was nothing about him that Qin Su could take advantage of.

Halton was taken aback when He Muzhi spoke to him first, but quickly nodded back after realizing what he meant.

The two quickly became friends, and He Muzhi said goodbye to Halton before leaving.

Watching He Muzhi stride away towards Qin Su, Halton thought to himself that he now understood why Qin Su had chosen He Muzhi.

Everything he does has a purpose, He Muzhi... at least he seems genuine, and he's exceptionally obedient and easy to control.

Halton left with his companions, and He Muzhi arrived in front of Qin Su.

"Class Monitor, you deliberately made Halton owe me a favor, didn't you?" He Muzhi asked in a low voice.

He wasn't stupid. Given Qin Su's demonstrated strength and background in the Federation, what kind of solution couldn't Halton find with just a few words? Why would he need him? Why would Halton need to use the He Family's connections?

After a moment's thought, he realized what was going on and came to Qin Su for confirmation.

He Muzhi's thinking was not wrong; it was indeed one of the reasons. Qin Su readily admitted, "Yes."

Although the most important reason is that he appears to have a lot of influence in the Federation, he actually has no real power. He only relies on "creating momentum" to make the Qin Family seem powerful, but he is currently unable to actually place people in his positions.

"Why?"

He Muzhi didn't understand. In his view, even if he graduated from the Fourth Military Academy, he would still choose to join the army that kills the Zerg, and he wouldn't have much interaction with Halton was going to work in other fields.

Qin Su offered his go-to, albeit dismissive, answer, "It depends on how you think about it."

He Muzhi: "Hmm?"

Qin Su didn't say anything more, and walked past He Muzhi toward the students of Class 6): "Go change into your Training Uniform, training is about to begin."

Back among his classmates, Qin Su said the same thing to them. The students from the other classes followed suit. Even if they were curious about what the three of them had talked about in private, they didn't dare to ask Qin Su and obeyed the order to disperse.

Qin Su also went into the Changing Room to change into his Training Uniform.

He dared not gamble on the explosive power of these Interstellar People, who were enhanced by Pheromones. To avoid messing things up, he decided to wear his Training Uniform to protect his body as much as possible.

Less than five minutes later, Class 6) regrouped.

Although it's a niche skill, once mastered, even a casually picked leaf, a sharpened twig, or a playing card can become a life-saving tool for oneself or others in a critical moment. Qin Su taught diligently.

"Don't be nervous, you're wearing protective clothing."

"Your head's only been chopped off in half, don't cry."

"Stop looking, you're applying the wrong force. It's not about brute force, it's about this..."

Similar to the Simulated Battlefield, the highest level of special protective clothing is designed specifically for Military Saber. It not only protects the students but also simulates the most realistic damage when they are stabbed, allowing different types of Military Saber to adhere to the injured area.

Qin Su coldly caught the small Dagger that flew towards his head from the side, turning it to send Dagger flying back the way it came. "Next time you miss, this is what will happen."

As he spoke, the blade precisely pierced the center of the target beside him.

"Ahhh--"

"It hurts so much!!"

"My brain/legs/arms/fingers, sob sob sob..."

After experiencing firsthand the various ways of dying—being bitten, chewed, or swallowed whole—on the Simulated Battlefield, they once again deeply felt the horrifying sensation of different parts of their bodies being sliced off or stabbed, with cries of pain echoing throughout the air.

"Hiss, how brutal."

The teachers watched, their necks hunched back, their scalps tingling. Yet, those students showed no sign of giving up. Between fear and throwing, they chose the fearful act of throwing.

Then the boomerang repeatedly struck either themselves or others.

Whether learning Cold Weapons was important or not was unimportant to them; what they considered important was that Qin Su was something they also wanted to learn.

The teachers were filled with admiration for the students' indomitable spirit.

At 7 PM, Qin Su, whose training time had been extended, returned to his dormitory, opened a drawer, put on the ring, dripped a special medicine into his eyes, and used his Life Points to land at a designated location.

The white light disappeared, and when Qin Su opened his eyes again, he was standing inside the Military Factory he had purchased from Abraham.

During the previous five days of exams, he came several times at night, each time Transport the 'talents' his sister had recruited and who had signed contracts here via spatial means.

Nowadays, although this place is not exactly overrun with ghosts, ghosts still roam in small groups. Qin Su could Ghosts gathered together everywhere through the Electronic Eyes, holding the instruction manuals he had printed for them, and engaging in heated research and debates about the production line.

After inspecting the interior, Qin Su switched to the outside view, where a group of fully armed, living people were climbing in one after another through the holes in the metal wall created by the bombing.