Under Instructor Jiang Nian's explanation, Qin Mu gained a clear understanding of guidance techniques.
Unlike Gene Energy cultivation methods, there were countless types of guidance techniques, and their efficiency varied enormously—by several times, or even dozens of times.
For example, the guidance techniques possessed by the Limit Martial Arts School, Thunderbolt Martial Arts School, the military, and similar organizations were among the very best.
This was also an important bargaining chip they used to attract warriors.
After the assessment ended, the group chatted with the instructors for a while, carefully asking about details concerning guidance techniques, Mental Masters, and so on. Qin Mu listened from the side as well.
After a while, Instructor Jiang Nian finally said,
"All right, today's Pre-warrior assessment ends here. I have things to do as well. You four can head back now."
Only then did they stop asking questions and obediently leave the hall, heading out of Mingyue Residential Area.
At the entrance of Mingyue Residential Area, Qin Mu, Luo Feng, Yang Wu, and Bai Yang all wore broad smiles.
They had passed the assessment, so of course they were happy.
"My name is Bai Yang. I'm from Jiangnan First Military School. My hometown is in Yangzhou City, and since it's summer break, I came here to take the assessment nearby."
Bai Yang introduced himself and shook hands with each of them.
"I'm Qin Mu, a student of the Limit Martial Arts School."
Qin Mu also smiled and introduced himself.
"Luo Feng, Limit Martial Arts School student."
"Yang Wu, Limit Martial Arts School student."
In the end, they went to a restaurant for lunch. After exchanging contact information, they finally went their separate ways.
On the subway, Qin Mu watched Luo Feng's receding back and chuckled softly.
Luo Feng would soon learn that his father had been humiliated by a spoiled rich kid. Then Luo Feng would snap, injure the man, be thrown into the police station, face an assassination attempt, and awaken as a Mental Master.
And now that he had become a Pre-warrior, it was time to begin preparing for his plan to enter the Wilderness Zone and hatch the insect nest.
But before that, he still needed to call Uncle Qing.
"Uncle Qing, I passed the assessment!"
That was the first thing Qin Mu said.
"Hahaha, good, good, good! It's great that you passed! Come over for dinner tonight. I'll make something delicious, and we'll celebrate properly!"
Wang Qing had been waiting for this call all day. Upon hearing the news, he could not help but grin widely.
Taking the assessment was one thing; passing it was another.
"Okay, Uncle Qing. I'll come over in a bit!"
Qin Mu did not stand on ceremony and immediately agreed.
"Fine. Then I'll take the day off and head back early. We'll have a proper drink."
Wang Qing was genuinely delighted.
After hanging up, Wang Qing cheerfully headed outside, planning to ask for leave.
"Old Wang, did Xiao Mu really pass the Pre-warrior assessment?"
An older woman beside him asked curiously. Several other workers on the assembly line looked over with envy.
They all knew about Qin Mu.
These people were either military veterans or family members of military personnel, so they understood the benefits afforded to warriors better than ordinary people did.
"Yeah, he just called. He passed."
Wang Qing replied with a smile.
"Then hurry up and go! What are you still working for? From now on, you can just enjoy life!"
At the workshop entrance, a balding middle-aged man heard the commotion inside and revealed an envious expression as well.
That was a warrior—a privileged warrior. Even a military factory manager like him, with a military background, would not dare offend one.
"Manager, then I'll head back first."
Wang Qing smiled.
Amid the envious and jealous looks of the crowd, Wang Qing hurried home with light steps.
Meanwhile, Qin Mu got off the train and bought two bottles of good liquor, along with some snacks and treats.
Uncle Qing's home was not far from Qin Mu's, only around ten minutes away.
Carrying the bags, Qin Mu entered an apartment building, arrived at the elevator, and pressed the button for the twenty-third floor.
Ding.
The elevator doors opened. Qin Mu stepped out, stopped before apartment 2301, and knocked on the door.
"Brother Mu, you're here."
The person who opened the door was a long-haired girl with an oval face, wearing an apron and smiling brightly. Her features were delicate, and she had an innocent, adorable air about her.
"Mu Mu."
A smile appeared on Qin Mu's face as well.
The girl was Wang Qing's eldest daughter, Wang Mumu, and she was only fifteen this year.
Qin Mu carried the things inside and saw Uncle Qing busy in the kitchen. A little boy was helping him as well.
"You came over, so why did you bring things too?"
Uncle Qing glanced back, sounding somewhat displeased.
"Just some food, and two bottles of liquor."
Qin Mu lifted the bottles and said with a smile.
After putting the things down, Qin Mu went into the kitchen and started helping without being asked.
Uncle Qing only had one arm, which made many things inconvenient. Qin Mu could not just sit around and wait to be fed.
"Xiao Wu, go play outside. I brought you some snacks. Go eat."
The kitchen was small, and two people were already the limit. So Qin Mu simply told Xiao Wu—Uncle Qing's younger son—to go out and play.
"Okay, Brother Mu."
Xiao Wu had been eyeing the snacks Qin Mu brought for a long time, but he had been too embarrassed to leave. Now that Qin Mu said so, he had no mind to keep working and ran out immediately.
Uncle Qing laughed and scolded him, but did not stop him. In the kitchen, the two worked on the ingredients while chatting.
"Xiao Mu, you've really made something of yourself this time. I never expected you to become a Pre-warrior all at once."
Uncle Qing said with a smile.
"I didn't expect it either. Mainly because the Human Cell Repair Fluid you gave me worked really well, Uncle Qing.
After using it, once my body recovered, my strength rose by a huge amount.
Otherwise, I definitely wouldn't have passed the assessment."
Qin Mu said.
That was indeed true. Without that bottle of Human Cell Repair Fluid, Qin Mu would very likely have been stuck at the neural reaction speed test.
"That was your own hard work and talent. That stuff doesn't do much to increase strength."
Uncle Qing said with a sigh as he skillfully cut meat one-handed.
As they chatted, they quickly finished preparing the meal.
At the dining table, both of them poured themselves drinks.
Uncle Qing had no other hobbies, except that he liked having a drink now and then. Qin Mu did not particularly care for alcohol, but he enjoyed drinking and chatting with Uncle Qing.
After several rounds of drinks,
"Uncle Qing, I heard that once I pass the practical assessment, no matter which organization I join, I'll be assigned at least one villa in the Villa District. When that happens, you, Mu Mu, and Xiao Wu can all move in with me."
Qin Mu took a sip of liquor, set down his glass, and spoke solemnly.
"It's enough that you have the thought. As for moving over, we won't."
Uncle Qing's smile was bright, but he refused decisively.
As though he had long anticipated Uncle Qing's thoughts, Qin Mu did not beat around the bush and said directly,
"Uncle Qing, although I haven't passed the practical assessment yet, I'm very confident. So I'm telling you in advance, so we won't be rushing around when the time comes.
Once I pass, you can move in with me directly. We can look after one another.
The environment and overall conditions in the Villa District are much better."
Without waiting for Uncle Qing to speak, Qin Mu continued,
"All these years, Uncle Qing, you've treated me like your own nephew. Now that I've finally become a warrior, we should enjoy the good life together."
"Besides, even if you don't consider yourself, shouldn't you consider Mu Mu and Xiao Wu?
Mu Mu is taking her high school entrance exams this year, right? She hasn't decided which high school to attend yet. I asked around—if we move into a warrior residential area, she can enter a Private High School. The conditions in every respect are much better than at ordinary high schools.
Xiao Wu will start middle school next year too, and he can attend a Private Middle School."
Hearing Qin Mu say this, Uncle Qing hesitated a little. He did not care much for himself.
But when it concerned his children, things were different.
"Forget it. Your intentions are enough. You're not that young anymore. In another couple of years, you'll need to get married and have children. It wouldn't be convenient for us to move in.
Besides, even though becoming a warrior means being assigned a villa, only relatives can move in. We'd better not go."
Although he was somewhat hesitant, Uncle Qing still refused.
The moment Qin Mu heard that, he knew Uncle Qing was tempted, so he pressed further.
"How are you not my relatives? If I say you are, then you are.
As for getting married and having children, there isn't even a prospect yet.
Besides, the villa will be so big. Wouldn't it fit a few more people?"
Seeing that Uncle Qing still wanted to argue, Qin Mu did not say more and simply stated,
"When the time comes, we'll just move in. It's settled.
When you bought me the Human Cell Repair Agent, Uncle Qing, did I say anything?"
Seeing the sincerity on Qin Mu's face, Uncle Qing did not persist any longer.
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