A Talk with Uncle Qing

Under Instructor Jiang Nian's explanation, Qin Mu gained a clear understanding of guidance techniques.

Unlike Gene Energy cultivation methods, guidance techniques came in a vast variety, with efficiency differences between them reaching several times, or even dozens of times.

For instance, the Limit Martial Arts School, Thunderbolt Martial Arts School, the military, and others possessed the most top-tier guidance techniques.

This was also a key bargaining chip they used to attract warriors to join.

After the assessment ended, the group chatted with a few instructors for a while, carefully asking about details on various matters, such as guidance techniques, Mental Masters, and so on. Qin Mu listened from the side.

After a moment, Instructor Jiang Nian spoke.

"Alright, today's Pre-warrior assessment ends here. I still have things to do. You four can head back now."

They stopped their questions, obediently left the hall, and walked out of Mingyue Residential Area.

At the entrance of Mingyue Residential Area, Qin Mu, Luo Feng, Yang Wu, and Bai Yang all wore smiles.

Passing the assessment naturally made them happy.

"I'm Bai Yang, from Jiangnan First Military School. My hometown is in Yangzhou City, and since it's summer break, I came nearby to take the assessment here."

Bai Yang introduced himself, shaking hands with each of them in turn.

"I'm Qin Mu, a Limit Martial Arts School student."

Qin Mu also introduced himself with a smile.

"Luo Feng, Limit Martial Arts School student."

"Yang Wu, Limit Martial Arts School student."

Finally, they went to a restaurant for lunch, exchanged contact information, and then parted ways.

On the subway, Qin Mu watched Luo Feng's receding figure and chuckled softly.

Soon, Luo Feng would learn that his father had been insulted by a spoiled rich kid, then explode and injure the man, get locked up in the police station, be assassinated, and awaken as a Mental Master.

As for himself, having become a Pre-warrior, he needed to start preparing his plan to enter the Wilderness Zone and incubate the insect nest.

But before that, he still had to call Uncle Qing.

"Uncle Qing, I passed the assessment!"

Qin Mu said right off the bat.

"Haha, good, good, good! Passing is what matters. Come over for dinner tonight, I'll cook something nice and we'll celebrate properly!"

Wang Qing had been waiting for this call most of the day, and upon hearing the news, he couldn't help but grin widely.

Taking the assessment was one thing, but passing was another.

"Alright, Uncle Qing, I'll head over soon!"

Qin Mu didn't stand on ceremony and replied immediately.

"Fine, I'll take leave today, head back early, and we'll have a good drink."

Wang Qing was genuinely happy.

After hanging up, Wang Qing walked out cheerfully, planning to ask for leave.

"Old Wang, did Xiao Mu really pass the Pre-warrior assessment?"

Beside him, an auntie asked curiously. On the assembly line, a few other workers also looked on with envy.

They knew about Qin Mu's situation.

These people were either retired military personnel or their family members, and they understood the treatment of warriors better than most.

"Mm, he just called. He passed."

Wang Qing replied with a smile.

"Then go on, what are you waiting for! You'll be living the good life from now on!"

At the workshop entrance, a bald middle-aged man heard the commotion inside and also showed an envious expression.

That was a warrior, a warrior with privileges. Even someone like him, a manager at a military factory with military background, wouldn't dare offend a warrior.

"Manager, I'll head back first then."

Wang Qing smiled.

Under the envious and jealous gazes of the crowd, Wang Qing strode briskly toward home.

On the other side, Qin Mu got off the subway, bought two bottles of good liquor, and also picked up some snacks and treats.

Uncle Qing's home wasn't far from Qin Mu's, just a ten-minute walk.

Carrying his things, Qin Mu walked into a building, pressed the button for the 23rd floor at the elevator.

"Ding"

The elevator doors opened, Qin Mu stepped out, stopped at door number 2301, and knocked.

"Brother Mu, you're here."

The door opened to reveal a long-haired, oval-faced girl wearing an apron, her face beaming with a smile. Her features were delicate, and her expression radiated innocence and cuteness.

"Mumu."

Qin Mu's face broke into a smile as well.

The girl was Wang Qing's eldest daughter, named Wang Mumu, only fifteen this year.

Qin Mu carried his things inside and saw Uncle Qing busy in the kitchen, with a little boy helping out.

"You didn't have to bring anything just for coming over."

Uncle Qing glanced back, a hint of disapproval in his voice.

"Just some food and two bottles of liquor."

Qin Mu lifted the bottles slightly, smiling as he spoke.

Setting the things down, Qin Mu walked into the kitchen and started helping on his own.

Uncle Qing only had one arm, making many things inconvenient, and Qin Mu couldn't bring himself to just sit around and wait to eat.

"Xiao Wu, go play outside. I brought you some snacks, go eat."

The kitchen wasn't big; two people was already the limit. So Qin Mu sent Xiao Wu, Uncle Qing's younger son, out to play.

"Alright, Brother Mu."

Xiao Wu had already been eyeing the snacks Qin Mu brought, but he hadn't dared to leave. Now that he heard this, he had no mind for chores and ran straight out.

Uncle Qing scolded him with a laugh but didn't stop him. In the kitchen, the two worked on preparing ingredients while chatting.

"Xiao Mu, you've really made it this time. I never expected you to suddenly become a Pre-warrior."

Uncle Qing said with a smile.

"I didn't expect it either. It's mainly because the Human Cell Repair Fluid you gave me was really effective.

After I used it, my body recovered, and my strength actually jumped quite a bit.

Otherwise, I definitely wouldn't have passed the assessment."

Qin Mu replied.

That was true—without that Human Cell Repair Fluid, Qin Mu might have been stuck at the neural reaction speed test.

"That's your own hard work and talent. That stuff doesn't boost strength much."

Uncle Qing said with a sigh as he skillfully cut meat with one hand.

In casual conversation, the meal was soon ready.

At the table, both of them poured drinks.

Uncle Qing had no other hobbies, just liked a little drink. Qin Mu didn't care much for alcohol, but he enjoyed drinking and chatting with Uncle Qing.

After a few rounds of drinks.

"Uncle Qing, I heard that once the practical assessment is over, no matter which faction I join, I'll at least be assigned a villa in the Villa District. When that happens, Uncle Qing, you, Mumu, and Xiao Wu can all move in together."

Qin Mu took a sip of liquor, set down his cup, and spoke seriously.

"It's good that you have that thought, but as for moving, we won't go."

Uncle Qing's face lit up with a bright smile, but he refused outright.

As if he'd expected Uncle Qing's reaction, Qin Mu didn't beat around the bush and said directly.

"Uncle Qing, even though I haven't passed the practical assessment yet, I'm pretty confident. So I'm telling you now to avoid any rush later.

Once I pass, you'll move with me right away, so we can look out for each other.

The Villa District has much better conditions in every way."

Before Uncle Qing could 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 think about yourself, you should think about Mumu and Xiao Wu, right?

Mumu's taking the high school entrance exam this year, and you haven't decided which school yet. I've checked—if we move to the warrior district, she can get into a Private High School, which is much better than a regular one in every way.

Xiao Wu will be starting middle school next year, and he can get into a Private Middle School too."

Hearing this, Uncle Qing hesitated a little. For himself, he didn't care.

But when it came to the kids, it was different.

"Forget it. Your thoughtfulness is enough. You're not young anymore—in a couple of years, you'll be getting married and having kids. It wouldn't be convenient for us to be there.

Besides, even though becoming a warrior means getting a villa assigned, only relatives can move in. We'd better not go."

Though a bit hesitant, Uncle Qing still refused.

Qin Mu could tell Uncle Qing was tempted, so he added fuel to the fire.

"How are you not my relatives? If I say you are, then you are.

As for marriage and kids, that's nowhere in sight.

And besides, the villa's huge—can't it fit a few people?"

Seeing Uncle Qing about to argue, Qin Mu didn't say more and simply decided.

"When the time comes, just move over. It's settled.

When you bought me the Human Cell Repair Agent, did I say anything?"

Looking at Qin Mu's sincere expression, Uncle Qing didn't insist any further.