Zhou Heng had initially assumed that Qi Yuan was some great clan's spoiled young master, throwing money around to secure a place in the top three.
But that one remark told him that while this young man might indulge in wine, women, and revelry, he was definitely no wastrel—his mind was exceptionally sharp!
"Please, sit!" Qi Yuan gestured with a hand. There was a chair opposite him as well.
"Thanks!" Zhou Heng did not stand on ceremony, dropping into the chair with a thump as he studied Qi Yuan with considerable interest.
"Brother Zhou, I'm not into men!" Qi Yuan seemed unable to bear Zhou Heng's gaze any longer and hurriedly raised a hand.
"Neither am I!" Zhou Heng said with a smile. "I just wanted to remember Brother Qi's face clearly, so I won't forget it later!" This man reminded him of Fang Heqing from the Mortal World. Fang Heqing had not been particularly strong, but he was highly intelligent and possessed immense personal charisma. He had gathered around him quite a few "experts" who were even stronger than himself.
Under normal circumstances, stronger people could never possibly work under weaker ones!
Yet Fang Heqing had managed it, and he had not relied on the power behind him!
Qi Yuan reminded Zhou Heng of Fang Heqing. But in this world, strategists usually had little room to shine. So long as one possessed sufficient strength, every scheme was futile.
Qi Yuan burst out laughing. "Brother Zhou, you've got quite the nerve!"
"Brother Qi, let's get straight to the point. The one you want to kill is... a Star Realm demonic beast, isn't it?" Zhou Heng abruptly changed the subject.
"That was indeed my original plan, but after seeing Brother Zhou, I changed my mind!" Qi Yuan smiled. "My purpose in