"What's gotten into you this early in the morning?"
Qin Ze rolled over and wrapped himself tightly in the smelly blanket.
"I got revenge for you last night~"
Qin Yu sounded excited, as if he had accomplished something big.
Qin Ze asked with his eyes closed, "What revenge are you trying to take for me?"
"I'd be so grateful if you just stopped calling me so early in the morning."
Qin Yu explained, "It's that guy who caused a scene at the banquet last night. Didn't he attack you?"
I made a cursed doll overnight.
"He's now under my curse and is doomed!"
"Hurry up and thank me!"
Qin Ze yawned. "Thank you."
This kind of cerebral palsy-related thing really seemed like something Qin Yu would do, so he wasn't surprised at all.
"Tch! That's so perfunctory."
"By the way, did you bring the amulet that Huai'an gave you last night?"
Qin Yu spoke seriously, as if this was something very important to her.
Qin Ze opened one eye and looked at the jade pendant around his neck.
"It's hanging around my neck."
Qin Yu said happily, "That's good."
"I've worn this amulet for many years, and it's very effective."
Qin Ze was extremely sleepy. "If you have something to report, speak now; otherwise, the court is adjourned."
Qin Yu said in a rough voice, "This subject takes his leave."
After tossing his phone aside, Qin Ze went back to sleep for a good night's rest.
The preliminary rounds of the national competition have begun.
Qin Ze got up around noon.
After finishing my meal in the cafeteria, I went to the martial arts gym with my thermos, just like a retired cadre.
When Qin Ze arrived at the martial arts school, a 5v5 team battle was underway inside.
Since both sides were freshmen, this team fight was anything but entertaining.
There was no teamwork between the players; it was practically a pure street brawl.
After watching two matches, Qin Ze, having lost all interest, left the martial arts gym.
Everyone else is practicing, it seems like I'm the only one doing nothing.
Qin Ze muttered to himself, "Never mind, I'll find a quiet room to meditate for a while."
Within the Local Area Network, the clones couldn't help but complain.
"Everyone burst into laughter, family. This guy needs to meditate."
I bet five minutes.
Three minutes, no more than that.
"Short styles are actually quite cute."
"..."
Qin Ze rolled his eyes. "Today I'm going to show you all what I'm made of."
"I need to meditate for at least ten minutes."
The clones. "..."
Unfortunately, he didn't even know which way the meditation room door faced.
Since the start of the school year, he has never used the school's training grounds.
Just as Qin Ze was about to ask someone for information, his phone suddenly rang.
" Teacher Yao?"
Qin Ze was somewhat surprised.
Apart from the first day of school, Teacher Yao never contacted me again.
This woman never visits unless she has a reason.
I wonder what business he has with me today.
Come to my office.
After the call was connected, Teacher Yao spoke succinctly, saying only one sentence.
Putting his phone back in his pocket, Qin Ze couldn't help but sigh, "Geniuses are just too busy every day; even their cultivation time is taken up by others."
thump thump thump--
"Enter."
Qin Ze pushed open the office door.
I saw Teacher Yao sitting by the window, basking in the sunlight.
Today, Teacher Yao is still dressed in the style of an intellectual and sophisticated woman.
The white shirt was stretched into an arc that Qin Yu could only dream of.
Beneath the black knee-length skirt, her long, straight, fair legs were unadorned, yet they always drew attention and made one want to look twice.
In these simple yet exquisite sandals, ten toes are round and full like Zhenzhu.
"Please sit down for a while."
"There's coffee and water over there. Help yourself to whatever you'd like."
Teacher Yao didn't even look up, quickly flipping through the documents in her hands.
Qin Ze sat down on the sofa, closed his eyes, and began to meditate.
That's what geniuses are like—they use every spare moment for cultivation.
Teacher Yao's office has a large floor-to-ceiling window.
The sunlight felt warm and cozy on Qin Ze's body.
It was early autumn, and the weather was already a bit chilly.
After meditating for twenty seconds, Qin Ze couldn't help but feel a little sleepy.
He sat cross-legged on the sofa, motionless like an old monk in deep meditation, and began to doze off.
Half an hour later, Teacher Yao finally finished reading all the documents in her hand.
She stretched her arms and yawned, almost causing the buttons on her shirt to pop off.
Seeing Qin Ze sitting motionless on the sofa, lost in thought, Teacher Yao nodded with great satisfaction.
Qin Ze.
Teacher Yao called out softly, but there was no response.
Teacher Yao was even more satisfied.
Meditation has entered a state of selflessness, unaffected by any external influences.
It's truly remarkable that they were able to achieve this level of accomplishment in just half an hour.
Teacher Yao once again admired her own judgment; she hadn't misjudged the person.
She didn't disturb Qin Ze, and quietly got up to get a cup of coffee.
As she passed by Qin Ze, Teacher Yao suddenly frowned.
Is that... snoring?
Teacher Yao looked exasperated.
He was sleeping.
Snap--
Teacher Yao slammed her coffee cup down on the table.
Qin Ze rubbed his sleepy eyes. "Is the teacher done with their work?"
Teacher Yao sat down in the chair, her face serious, and said, " Water Element, if you don't move forward, you'll fall behind."
"Your talent is great, but if you continue to be so complacent, you will eventually be surpassed by others."
I don't want to talk about the tragedy of Zhong Yong anymore.
"There is no turning back on the path of martial arts."
"You are indeed the top student among the new students, but I don't want you to lose your life in the future when facing the Abyss beast tide because of laxity in your training."
Qin Ze put on his shoes. "Ah, right, right, the teacher is right."
Teacher Yao sighed; this guy clearly hadn't listened to a word she said.
"So, what did Teacher Yao call me here for today?" Qin Ze asked.
Do you remember the test I told you about on the first day of school?
Qin Ze rummaged in his shirt pocket and pulled out the black invitation card that Teacher Yao had given him earlier.
"Remember."
Teacher Yao glanced at the invitation card and said calmly, "What's your decision?"
Tonight is the deadline.
"If you wish to accept this test, this invitation card will take you there tonight."
"If you don't want to, you still have a chance to back out. Just return the invitation card to me."
"This is a very important matter, I hope you can..."
Before Teacher Yao could finish speaking, Qin Ze handed over the invitation card.
Here, take it.
Teacher Yao opened her beautiful eyes wide, momentarily stunned.
Can you tell me why?
Qin Ze said calmly, "Our dorm is having a team-building event tonight, and as the eldest, I naturally can't be absent."
Teacher Yao gave a slight twitch at the corner of her mouth.
What an outrageous reason.
"The team building activity has been moved to next week; I want to see you tonight."
Teacher Yao stood up and put the invitation card back into Qin Ze's shirt pocket, then said seriously:
The world is much more than what you see.
"Once you pass the test and uncover a hidden corner, you will be grateful for the invitation I extended to you today."