Cao Ying did not continue dwelling on whether Qin Yu was merely playing the fool to catch the tiger or had truly improved at an astonishing pace. Given some more time, the answer would reveal itself.
Meanwhile, Qin Yu stood on the platform, circling the Thunder Puppet, which had evolved into a Heavenly Demon Puppet, again and again, unable to put it down.
Suddenly, Qin Yu's gaze fell upon the Tier 6 lightning-attributed Magic Core he had originally inserted into the back of the Thunder Puppet's head.
"I'll try replacing it with a Tier 7 one later."
After all, now that the Thunder Puppet had evolved into a Heavenly Demon Puppet, continuing to use a Tier 6 Magic Core was somewhat shabby.
"Your puppet truly is exquisite."
At that moment, Xuan Kongzi suddenly flashed over to the platform. After examining the Thunder Puppet's structure up close, he could not help but sigh. No wonder Cao Ying believed Qin Yu came from a puppet sect.
How else could anyone but a true professional create such an exquisite puppet?
"It's merely a means of self-preservation. Please forgive me for making the president laugh."
Xuan Kongzi smiled and waved his hand, then directly tossed Qin Yu a question.
"Qin Yu, would you be willing to officially join the Pill Tower?"
"Officially join?"
Qin Yu rubbed his chin with one hand. After pondering for a moment, the first question that popped out nearly made Xuan Kongzi lose his composure.
"What are the benefits like over here?"
Ignoring the stunned expressions of Xuan Kongzi and everyone around them, Qin Yu continued asking.
"Are there any special privileges? Are there mandatory missions after joining? Is there... ah, forget that. Is personal safety guaranteed?"
Xuan Kongzi took several deep breaths in succession, yet he still could not