21: Chapter 21 Ha, buddy, I didn't lose!

Rumble!!

At this moment, the massive body of the snake completely collapsed to the ground with a thunderous crash.

At the same time, the swarms of snakes surrounding the area fled frantically like the previous wolf pack, without the slightest hesitation.

[Challenge Mission: Kill the Black Paddle Ghost Snake King. Completed. Reward: SS-rank Golden Light Curse!]

As the system notification sounded, various circulation paths for the Golden Light Curse immediately began to surface in Song Yiqing's mind.

Simultaneously, clumps of Qi began to emerge within his body. This Qi continued to pour out as he circulated it, forming a thin layer of golden light.

The so-called Golden Light Curse was originally a technique from Longhu Mountain.

Once cast, it could be used for defense or further utilized for attacks and combat.

Its utility value was extremely high as it served both offensive and defensive purposes.

With this skill, his subsequent combat power would see a significant boost.

Following that, he controlled his Taotie Bloodline to preemptively devour.

However, this devouring occurred on a spiritual level.

Therefore, it was impossible for others to detect.

But Zhang Qilin, who was nearby, vaguely sensed that something had been extracted from the Snake King.

He crouched down to observe closely but found nothing, so he didn't dwell on it.

Next, Song Yiqing quickly began to mark their location.

However, the torrential rain was starting to turn into a flood, making it impossible to leave for the time being.

"Xiao Ge, let's head back to that village from earlier. The abandoned temple there is on higher ground; we should be able to take shelter there."

"..."

Zhang Qilin nodded heavily, then quickly followed Song Yiqing's lead toward the temple they had seen before.

Meanwhile, the bullet comments in the livestream exploded.

[I'm stunned. I really didn't expect these two to actually kill the Snake King and even directly destroy the Snake Nest.]

[My head is spinning. This has completely exceeded my imagination; it feels like a fantasy.]

[Opening the dragon's spine, then a decapitation... My god, is this something a carbon-based lifeform can actually do??]

[Violent, truly violent. The most crucial part is that Song Yiqing's strength is indeed impressive.]

[But from the current situation, he's still quite a bit weaker than Zhang Qilin.]

[Most of the time, the Ancient Martial Arts Guy acts as the main attacker, while he assists.]

[And then he goes in for the harvest at the critical moment.]

[But tell me, what exactly is Song Yiqing's background? Why is he so strong?]

[You don't know Song Yiqing? He's the hottest rising star among this year's graduates from Kyoto University of Archaeology!!]

[Whether it's professional courses or cultural studies, he's at the absolute top of the class!]

[Holy crap? He's that amazing? No wonder his knowledge is so vast, so that's why!]

[But there's something very strange. I remember top-tier students from the Kyoto Institute of Archaeology have spots for direct special recruitment, right?]

[So why wasn't he selected for the Archaeological Team?]

[Think about it! Someone that excellent and powerful, is there even a need for him to go?]

[That's true! But I think now that he's shining so brightly, the Archaeological Team probably won't want to let this favored child of heaven slip away.]

[Wait, no, the more important one is the Ancient Martial Arts Guy! After all, he's the combat carry!]

[Carry? Without Song Yiqing's command, would this battle have ended in victory?]

[I don't think that's necessarily the case at all, is it?]

The viewers were chatting heatedly, and related news even surged to the top of the trending searches.

Inside Dong Chengming's office at Kyoto University of Archaeology.

The elderly man, wearing a vest, held his phone which was displaying Song Yiqing's livestream.

He had happened upon it by chance.

Upon seeing that it was Song Yiqing's livestream content, he was deeply shaken, becoming incredibly nervous several times.

In his memory, this disciple of his was relatively frail and not good at fighting.

But now, everything that had happened was a solid slap to his face.

Yet this slap made him feel exceptionally happy.

"Good! Good!! Let those old fogies at the Institute of Archaeology take a good look."

"See exactly what kind of talent was buried, and exactly what kind of trash mixed into the Archaeological Team!"

At the same time, he quickly typed out a comment and directly exposed Song Yiqing's background.

As for whether others would have objections, that was their problem.

After all, since certain dirty deeds had already been done,

What face did they have to not confront it??

A bright pearl will never remain covered in dust!

The related discussions grew more intense in the livestream.

Similarly, when Fei Erfeng of the Flying Tiger Archaeological Expedition Team saw the comments scrolling through the livestream, his brow furrowed slightly.

"Hmm? A student from Kyoto University of Archaeology?"

As he spoke, he subconsciously looked at Xue Xingye, who was sitting nearby on pins and needles.

The people around them also instantly turned their gaze toward Xue Xingye.

Some of them already knew or had guessed the situation, they just hadn't been willing to say it directly.

But now, everything had changed.

After all, Fei Erfeng now knew.

The people present withdrew their gazes one after another, while also quickly looking toward Fei Erfeng.

However, Fei Erfeng only murmured a few words and didn't say anything more.

In that instant, everyone was extremely surprised.

What the hell??

Exactly who was it that stuffed Xue Xingye in here?

Could it be that Fei Erfeng had known all along?

But this man was famous for being upright and incorruptible!!

To pull off such a move, it must have been done behind his back.

And for Fei Erfeng to directly choose to ignore it,

It meant that the person who arranged for Xue Xingye was quite incredible.

Their status was extraordinary!!

Even Xue Xingye himself was somewhat stunned at this moment.

'Holy crap!! Just what kind of person did my old man find to get me in here??'

In this instant, his back straightened a bit.

Looking at Song Yiqing on the livestream screen, he no longer felt the previous inferiority.

'Heh, this bro hasn't lost!!'

However, in the next second, Fei Erfeng spoke up.

"For such an excellent student, we still have to try and recruit him. If he can join the Archaeological Team, it will surely be a good thing."

As he spoke, he immediately signaled Shi Zhishan to continue giving tips and to start sending a formal invitation.

...

Meanwhile, on the livestream screen, Song Yiqing and Zhang Qilin had already entered the abandoned temple.

Compared to other places, there were no traces of snakes having lived here.

It was as if there was some kind of magic.

Song Yiqing sat inside, looking around, but just as he lit the campfire, a voice came from outside.

"Hello, may we come in?"

...