"You... What’s your strength level now?"
"That quick?" Yu Shusheng exclaimed in surprise.
"It’s already quite slow."
"But even if you’ve advanced to Vajra Five-star, you still can’t match Zhu Guangbai at Vajra Nine-star. If you’re careless, you might die."
"Principal, trust me. Even if you die, I’ll be just fine."
Yu Shusheng’s face darkened, and he erupted, "You brat, how can you talk like that? Show some respect for your elders!"
The communication screen was abruptly disconnected. After staring in a daze for two seconds, Yu Shusheng shook his head and chuckled bitterly.
"That brat. Hopefully, this time he’ll pace himself and not die before me..."
Inside the room, Qin Shou pondered deeply before summoning the system interface once more.
Dealing with Zhu Guangbai at Vajra Nine-star was impossible with just the beasts in the System Space.
Moreover, this broken system’s only function was Synthetic Monsters, and that was it.
Seems like it’s really time to take a dangerous gamble.
[Sea Beast Skeleton] + [Second-level T-Rex Body] + [Second-level Giant Strength Cell] + ...
The Sea Beast Skeleton stored in the Mermaid Treasure Vault came from a lifeform that was, at minimum, a Horrible Nine-star monster during its lifetime.
By exploiting a system bug, Qin Shou was confident he could obliterate Zhu Guangbai into smithereens.
But the backlash he’d face afterward would depend on his personal handling skills.
After tweaking the model and expending nearly ten thousand Synthesis Points, he successfully synthesized a monster of terrifying power.
Outside the Transmission Room, a group of reporters had already been waiting for ages.
"What do you think? Qin Shou has been in the Beast Cultivation Main City for barely two months. Why is he suddenly back?"
"No way, you’re a journalist, right? Haven’t you heard the news?"
"Honestly, you’re hopeless. Two nights ago, a Horrible Nine-star Monster appeared in the West City Center Villa District. Surely you’ve heard of that?" Chapters first released on novelFirｅ.net
"That, I know. But what does that have to do with Qin Shou returning?"
"Are you dumb? Qin Shou’s parents live in the villa district. They almost got into trouble—don’t you think he’d be worried?"
"Oh, I see. So it’s because he’s worried about his parents. But was it really necessary to come all the way back for that?"
"You don’t know—it’s more complicated than you think. I have an exclusive scoop: Qin Shou rushed back not just for this matter, but also because of the Federation’s extermination of the Heavenly Eye Divine Race..."
"What? If you know about this, how come there’s no news from your TV station?"
"Don’t even bring it up. Orders came from the top—anyone who leaks this will be stuck in jail for the rest of their life!"
"Then why are you telling me?"
"Ahem, look, I’ve got two movie tickets to ’Ring North Pole.’ Interested in a little outing...?"
"Screw off! I’m a guy!"
"Heh, does that matter...?"
The effeminate reporter dry-heaved.
Just then, someone in the crowd suddenly shouted.
"Look! Qin Shou is coming out!"
"He’s out! Quickly..."
"Don’t push me, you bastard..."
The reporters shoved and jostled, swarming toward Qin Shou as he walked out of the Transmission Room.
Seeing this chaotic scene, Qin Shou’s cheek twitched.
I just told the principal to make a token gesture—what’s with the massive hype?
Anyone who didn’t know better would think I’m selling fans as the Light of West City!
Hmm, better ask the principal how much he spent when I get back.
"Qin Shou, is it true you’ve returned because of the Horrible Nine-star Monster that attacked the villa district where your parents live?"
"Qin Shou, is there any truth to the rumors about you and Leng Wanbai from the Long Family in the Beast Cultivation Main City...?"
As the reporters energetically fired off their questions, Qin Shou couldn’t help but smile in satisfaction.
Professionalism comes with a paycheck!
Evading the reporters’ "ambush," Qin Shou activated his crimson battle armor, releasing a burst of seven-colored energy from his back, and soared skyward, quickly disappearing from view.
Instead of heading straight home, Qin Shou first made his way to a local branch of the Fengshen Group, spending ten thousand Earth Core Energy Crystals to purchase a top-tier Second-level Nine-star Mecha.
Handing over the Space Wristwatch to Fang Datong in that moment made Qin Shou wince a little.
Just a Second-level Nine-star Mecha costs ten thousand Earth Core Energy Crystals—what about a Third-level Mecha?
Turns out I’m still just a poor guy.
As he eyed Fang Datong’s grinning face, Qin Shou sneered inwardly.
The money I spent on this mecha will eventually come out of your son’s wallet!
"See you, Uncle Fang."
"Haha, Qin Shou, why don’t you stay for a bit? I have other great products here. Want to take a look?"
Back home, Qin Shou noticed that his parents had successfully advanced to Newborn Nine Stars after using Gold Devouring Potions. He couldn’t help but smile in relief.
Wait—why do I feel relieved?
Sigh, I worry too much about this family.
"Sonny, let Mom take a look at you—it seems like you’ve lost weight..."
"Don’t talk nonsense, woman. Sonny has bulked up."
"No, he’s definitely lost weight."
"No, he’s bulked up..."
"Hey, Sonny finally comes home, and you dare argue with me? Looks like your guts have grown big, huh?"
"No, no, not at all..."
Qin Shou massaged his temples. Seeing his parents still bickering , it seemed they hadn’t been too frightened by the Horrible Nine-star Monster.
"Old Qin, it’s me, Long Xia! Open up!"
Long Xia hollered from outside. Qin Shou opened the door, only to find his friend had gained quite a bit of weight.
"Old Qin, you’re back and didn’t say a word beforehand."
Long Xia gave Qin Shou a punch and pulled out all sorts of food from his Space Wristwatch.
"Come on, we’re having hot pot tonight!"
Qin Shou kicked Long Xia, laughing and scolding him: "Eat, eat, eat—that’s all you do. Look at how fat you’ve gotten! Even Fatty Fang is slimmer than you."
Long Xia grinned cheekily, "Haha, that’s because life is sunny and I’ve been slacking on exercise."
Qin Shou shook his head and sighed, "Sigh, if one day I become Earth’s strongest man and people find out I have a childhood friend like you, it’d be so embarrassing!"