100: Chapter 100 Older Civil Servants
The warm sun of early spring shone upon them, bringing a hint of warmth.
Xu Qingfang and the other two hid in an alley around the corner outside the school, each with a cigarette in their mouth, chatting wantonly.
"Is your Earth Spirit Cat fully cultivated?"
Mo Yu caught the key information from Yue Yun's words and couldn't help but be surprised: "You spent your championship prize money really fast!"
The prize money for the Campus Championship had been distributed before the New Year. It was all used to purchase Pet Beast Materials, and given Yue Yun's digestion speed, perfect cultivation was indeed achievable.
Yue Yun shook his head: "I haven't spent the prize money yet. I used the potion my sister gave me; the only thing left for perfection is the elemental progress."
The two nodded in realization upon hearing this.
Xu Qingfang looked thoughtful: "If I spend the prize money and the directed skill cultivation, my Thunderwing Griffin can just reach perfect cultivation!"
The rewards for the Campus Championship were undoubtedly generous.
Seeing that both Xu Qingfang and Yue Yun had gained something, Mo Yu took a deep drag of his cigarette, as if he had made up his mind about something.
"It's time to have a showdown with Pan Zi!"
Pan Xuan had already ordered a new car, so it was time to take this old car; after all, a teacher for a day is a father for life.
A look of determination flashed in Mo Yu's eyes.
Xu Qingfang and Yue Yun were speechless and could only silently give him a thumbs up, offering mental support for his suicidal behavior.
Suddenly, an energetic old man appeared at the intersection, walking with steady steps into the alley and heading straight toward the three.
The three didn't pay it any mind and moved aside to let him pass while continuing their chat.
A smile appeared on the old man's face. He quickened his pace to walk past the three of them, but tripped over his own feet right in front of Yue Yun, falling to the ground with a thud.
The three were all stunned.
Yue Yun reacted extremely quickly, reaching out to grab the old man before he hit the ground and pulling him up without much effort.
Now, even the old man was stunned.
The old man before them was none other than Chen Qingliu. He had intended to use a simple fall to test Yue Yun's response, but he hadn't expected Yue Yun's reaction, speed, and strength to be shockingly amazing.
Since the fall failed, Chen Qingliu changed his strategy.
He glared at Yue Yun and shouted sternly: "How could you, little student, trip an old man like me?"
The three had not expected Chen Qingliu to say such a thing.
"Old man, you tripped while walking yourself."
Yue Yun tried to explain, but Chen Qingliu was determined to be unreasonable: "It was you who tripped me, give me money!"
The three exchanged a knowing look.
Yue Yun set Chen Qingliu down on the ground: "Old man, you tripped yourself, so don't blame me. If it really comes to that, I'll go with you to check the surveillance cameras, how about that?"
"Hehe, there's no surveillance here!"
Chen Qingliu laughed as if his trick had succeeded.
In this situation, an average person might have panicked.
But the Three Heavenly Kings revealed a sinister smile, as if everything was under control.
"You're still acting so tough without surveillance?"
Mo Yu cracked his fingers, making them pop, while Xu Qingfang approached slowly with a sinister smile, like a malicious ghost.
Yue Yun's palm clenched suddenly, and the air in his hand was instantly squeezed to the point of explosion, emitting a crisp and loud sonic boom.
Chen Qingliu's expression suddenly froze.
An average person would have panicked in this situation and would definitely try to find a way to prove their innocence to avoid being extorted.
But could the Three Heavenly Kings be ordinary people?
Mo Yu excitedly raised his foot to kick Chen Qingliu, but an invisible pressure instantly descended, pinning Mo Yu and Xu Qingfang in place, freezing their punching and kicking motions in mid-air.
Yue Yun dropped his shoulder and retracted his arm, striking out fiercely. His large fist was like a high-speed train, creating a booming sonic boom.
The invisible pressure weighed heavily upon him, and Yue Yun's movements became incredibly slow, as if a pause button had been pressed.
This was the Soul being powerful enough to affect reality, using Contract Power as a bridge to achieve absolute suppression of strength.
The three suddenly felt bored.
They simultaneously put away their sinister expressions and looked at Chen Qingliu calmly and indifferently, as if waiting for something.
Chen Qingliu stood up nimbly and gently brushed the dust off his body: "So you've recognized this old man?"
The heavy, irresistible pressure vanished completely.
Mo Yu nodded calmly: "You are one of the notable Eight-Star Beast Tamers in our East District, and also the Governor of our province. It would be strange if we, as Beast-Tamer Students, didn't recognize you, right?"
Every powerhouse has their merits.
As a Beast Tamer pursuing strength, one must naturally emulate powerhouses like Chen Qingliu and learn from his virtues.
This was also the reason why the three could recognize Chen Qingliu.
"Sigh, a miscalculation!"
Chen Qingliu shook his head with a smile.
He, who didn't often engage with Beast Tamer textbooks, had indeed overlooked that Beast-Tamer Students in Nanyuan Province had to study his deeds, giving them a certain degree of recognition of his old face.
But then again.
Chen Qingliu raised his hand with a chuckle and pointed his index finger gently: "You brat really kicked just now!"
Mo Yu and Xu Qingfang immediately gave sheepish smiles.
The two of them were as sharp as anything.
After recognizing Chen Qingliu's identity, their brains began to run at high speed. They couldn't help but consider the current situation—was this the only chance in their lives to beat up an Eight-Star Beast Tamer?
"Do it, must do it!"
"This is the best chance to beat up an Eight-Star Beast Tamer."
Even if it only grazed his skin, it would be enough to brag about for most of their lives, and even if they were caught, it wouldn't be much different from the current situation.
Chen Qingliu turned his head to look at Yue Yun.
Yue Yun also smiled embarrassedly; obviously, he held the same thought. Anyway, there was no harm in trying.
Chen Qingliu couldn't help but comment: "Cunning little monkeys!"
What kind of thought process did the Three Heavenly Kings have? To pass up such a great opportunity to cling to power and influence, and instead want to beat up an Eight-Star Beast Tamer—they were truly rare talents.
Chen Qingliu thought for a moment and added: "Can't I just be an ordinary old man, an older civil servant?"
As soon as these words were spoken, the three felt ashamed.
Listen to that, what kind of talk is that?
An older civil servant, does that sound right?
"At your age, still on the job, even my dad would have to bow and scrape if he saw you." Xu Qingfang gave an analogy.
Setting aside status and position for a moment.
In the leadership team of the East District, Beast Tamer strength is considered a hard requirement and a powerful guarantee for implementing policies.
This is also the reason why leaders don't need bodyguards.
After all, bodyguards aren't as good at fighting as these leaders!
Yue Yun stared intently at Chen Qingliu: "Elder Chen, what instructions do you have for gracing us with your presence?"
Chen Qingliu fell right in front of Yue Yun, and if anyone said he wasn't here for Yue Yun, probably no one would believe it.
Chen Qingliu nodded slightly and looked Yue Yun up and down.
Seeing his upright posture, heroic and extraordinary appearance, and calm demeanor that faintly exuded a powerful and domineering aura, he couldn't help but be even more satisfied.
"Good lad!"
Chen Qingliu patted Yue Yun on the shoulder, his eyes filled with indescribable satisfaction: "I came here today just to see you, to see if you are worthy of me, an old man, throwing away my old face to get you into the Beast Suppression Army... Hmm, not bad!"
"Many thanks to Elder Chen for your support; I will definitely live up to your expectations!"
Yue Yun suddenly realized and immediately expressed his sincere gratitude.