Chapter 17: Questions and Provocation
Chapter 17: Questions and Provocation
In the blink of an eye, half a day had passed.
The bell rang, signaling the end of school, and just like always, Li Qian was ready to leave at the first opportunity.
However, just at that moment, a clear and somewhat familiar voice called out to him from behind, "Li Qian."
Li Qian turned around and saw that it was Class President, Tu Jiaojiao, who had stopped him.
Upon seeing this, a hint of confusion suddenly appeared in his eyes.
Additionally, there was also a hint of embarrassment.
Although Li Qian hadn't been involved in some of the matters, they were all debts left behind by his previous life, but since he had inherited all of his predecessor's memories, he couldn't help but recall the situation when he secretly changed the name on An Paozi's love letter to his own and sent it out.
Thinking back, he still felt a bit embarrassed that Class President Tu Jiaojiao had rejected him without hesitation.
She said that she currently had no interest in romance and had devoted all her thoughts to her Beastmaster career.
She even proactively advised him not to have wild thoughts and to focus his mind on his studies.
Although this incident didn't happen in public, it was still a bit embarrassing.
Therefore, Li Qian usually wouldn't bring it up on his own initiative, pretending that it never happened.
"Class President, is there something wrong?" After a brief moment of embarrassment, Li Qian's emotions quickly calmed down.
These absurd matters were all done by his predecessor, and he had nothing to do with them.
Alright, this was a bit of self-deception.
"You've been rushing off after school these past few days. Is there something wrong at home that you need to hurry back for?" Tu Jiaojiao asked, her tone carrying a hint of concern.
Li Qian was a bit dazed when he first heard this.
What was going on?
As far as he knew, Class President Tu Jiaojiao usually maintained a cold and indifferent attitude towards everyone.
Why was she suddenly showing concern now? Was there a hidden motive? Perhaps it was due to her responsibilities as a class president.
"It's nothing. There's just a family matter that I need to attend to urgently," Li Qian replied, not intending to answer truthfully. He casually made up an excuse.
"At this point in time, if you have any difficulties, you don't have to hide it. You can tell me," Li Qian's casual lie didn't seem to work, as Tu Jiaojiao continued to speak based on her own assumptions.
Scratching his head, Li Qian forced a smile that he thought was radiant, "Thank you for your concern, Class President."
He continued, "But I don't have any difficulties, nor have I encountered any problems."
"The reason I'm rushing back is indeed because of a family matter, but it's not a big deal."
Tu Jiaojiao tilted her head and looked at Li Qian, then sighed to herself, "After three years of being classmates, if you truly encounter any difficulties, you can talk to me. Also, remember not to use Psychic Energy Potions indiscriminately."
Although Li Qian still found her words a bit puzzling, he now had a rough understanding of Tu Jiaojiao's intentions.
He smiled and sent a grateful glance towards Tu Jiaojiao, "Thank you, I understand."
After a brief pause, he decided to reveal his true situation, "I don't use Psychic Energy Potions because I've already awakened."
After saying this, he waved his hand and quickly left the classroom.
Tu Jiaojiao watched Li Qian's departing figure and was momentarily stunned, but soon realized what had happened.
She muttered under her breath, "So, you've awakened too."
At the Non-Motorized Vehicle Parking Area next to the teaching building, Li Qian got on his old bicycle.
The bicycle darted out like a puff of smoke.
When he reached the school gate, he executed a perfect drift with his bicycle, and then turned around.
Just as Li Qian was about to head straight towards the Artificial Waterfall, a sports car slowly approached him, revealing a head full of fat.
It was indeed An Paozi.
"Li Qian, you've been rushing around these past few days. What have you been up to?" An Paozi pouted and asked.
"I've been figuring out how to spend your million," Li Qian replied honestly.
In a sense, he wasn't wrong.
Whether it was training Qizi and Ah Fu or studying breeding knowledge, it was all for evolution.
And evolution meant spending money.
"Are you really researching the evolution of that Overlord-grade Potential Companion Beast?" An Paozi still found it hard to believe.
The doubt in his eyes hadn't lessened in the slightest.
"Am I not trustworthy?" Li Qian glanced at him.
This guy still didn't seem to believe in him even now.
"How far has your research progressed?" An Paozi's expression turned serious.
"It's almost done. Unless something unexpected happens, I should be able to present the results before graduation," Li Qian answered.
He wasn't exaggerating.
Wait until you awaken, and if the Companion Beast prepared by your family hasn't reached the Overlord-grade Potential, you can wait for my Companion Beast.
"You sound so serious, I'm actually getting curious now," An Paozi's doubt in his eyes turned into interest.
He knew that Li Qian wasn't the type to boast.
But entrusting his first Companion Beast to Li Qian, this matter, still sounded a bit unbelievable.
"Yo, isn't this the unawakened Prince An?" Just as the two were talking, a familiar voice sounded from not too far away.
Li Qian followed the voice and saw a slender figure with a hint of gentle and delicate air between his brows.
He recognized this person.
His name was Sun Shouhe, and he had a history with An Paozi.
Perhaps because they were both from wealthy families, Sun Shouhe and An Paozi never got along.
Whenever they met, there would be some bickering.
As Li Qian and An Paozi were close friends, Sun Shouhe also had a bone to pick with Li Qian.
He would often tease them.
This time was no exception. Sun Shouhe, after saying something to An Paozi, turned his attention to Li Qian, "As expected, like attracts like, and birds of a feather flock together. Useless people can only hang out with other useless people."
An Paozi looked at Sun Shouhe, unbothered, and retorted, "Some people's eyes must be covered in shit."
"My brother awakened days ago, and you're still here, barking blindly."
An Paozi's words were harsh and venomous.
But at their level, this kind of trash-talking was just child's play.
Sun Shouhe didn't pay much attention to such matters.
What truly concerned him was An Paozi's previous statement.
Li Qian had actually awakened.
And he had done so silently.
Sun Shouhe snorted coldly, then pouted and said disdainfully, "So what if he awakened? He can only contract the trash Companion Beast provided by the school, and his future achievements will be mediocre."
Li Qian, upon hearing this, didn't get angry but calmly retorted, "Trash Companion Beast, I've recorded these words, and I'll play them for the teacher tomorrow."
Sun Shouhe's face, originally gentle, turned pig-liver colored upon hearing this.
His family was wealthy, but it couldn't compare to the Beastmaster High School.
In this Beastmaster world, to achieve success in Beastmastery, the Beastmaster High School was an indispensable institution.
Without a Beastmaster High School diploma, the Beastmaster University wouldn't accept you.
And for a Beastmaster, the difference in achievements between those who attended the Beastmaster University and those who didn't was like night and day.
The Beastmaster University had the best Beastmaster training system in the entire Federation.
The resources within were beyond the reach of ordinary Beastmasters.
As far as Li Qian knew, currently, almost all renowned Beastmasters in the Dongxia Federation had graduated from the Beastmaster University.
If a teacher heard Sun Shouhe's words, it wouldn't lead to expulsion, but a severe reprimand was certain.
(End of Chapter)
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