The Golden Elixir is A Star, and You Call This Cultivation?
Chapter 643 - 292: Gold-Inlaid?_2

Chapter 643: Chapter 292: Gold-Inlaid?_2

The girl appeared petite and delicate, yet inside her body lay a powerful energy. She was one of the few in the Martial Arts Academy with a Martial Artist Certificate.

Wang Shiqiao glanced at Qi Yuan, who was diligently cultivating, and smiled, "What do you mean by ’having intentions?’ Can’t you make friends just for the fun of it?

Having such a handsome guy as a friend is something to brag about when you’re out and about."

At first, Wang Shiqiao was indeed attracted to Qi Yuan’s good looks and coveted him.

Later, she realized Qi Yuan was different from what she had imagined, not like her at all.

So, she retracted her thoughts and treated him as an ordinary friend.

Of course, if they were to have a drink together someday, she wouldn’t mind if something more than friendship happened.

"It’s better that you think that way. He... his family isn’t wealthy. He’s the child of a martyr.

He must’ve spent all his savings to come to the Martial Arts Academy.

Seeing how serious he is, he’s different from you guys who treat this as a hobby; he’s treating it as a profession," said the petite girl with a touch of condescension in her voice.

Wang Shiqiao immediately laughed, "Xing Yu, I didn’t realize you had such a strong sense of class."

Wang Shiqiao had a good relationship with Xing Yu; they were dormitory roommates.

Wang Shiqiao came from a modestly wealthy family, while Xing Yu’s family was average, even poor compared to the others in the dormitory, originating from a small town.

Thanks to Wang Shiqiao’s connections, Xing Yu ended up in the bed of a billionaire and eventually became his official partner.

After serving the old man for a few years, Xing Yu’s hardships turned to joy—the old man was about to die.

She was about to inherit a large portion of his fortune.

In the eyes of the others from her class, Xing Yu was considered a winner in life.

However, it was only when Wang Shiqiao saw Xing Yu looking down on Qi Yuan that she actually laughed.

Xing Yu wasn’t angry but spoke softly, "In the future, I can play with as many men like him as I want."

"You’re not interested in Qi Yuan too, are you?" Wang Shiqiao said, somewhat exasperatedly, then added, "I always felt there’s something different about his temperament. Money probably won’t do the trick, otherwise I would’ve paid him already!"

"How could there be anyone in this world that money can’t move? It’s simply a matter of not offering enough," Xing Yu asserted confidently.

"What if the few billions you inherit can’t move him?"

"Covered in gold?" Xing Yu couldn’t help but burst into laughter, "Are you saying he’s worth more than Xu Tiehua?"

"Hey, isn’t it a bit impolite to speak ill of someone behind their back?

And for the record, I might not be covered in gold, but I’m worth more than those who are!"

Just then, a hearty voice filled the air, and a fit middle-aged man approached.

Despite being middle-aged, his face had a youthful, almost baby-faced quality. He was dressed in a shirt, but those from the Martial Arts Academy knew that underneath lay a body of explosive muscles.

This man was Xu Tiehua.

As the top disciple of Mingwu Martial Academy, his prestige even surpassed that of the eldest martial brother.

Seeing Xu Tiehua, Xing Yu’s cheeks flushed with a hint of red.

The other students also shifted their focus onto Xu Tiehua.

Some individuals just naturally become the center of attention upon their arrival.

"Ahem... Listening to the private whispers of young girls, aren’t you afraid of getting an ear infection?" Xing Yu said coyly, devoid of the arrogance she had shown earlier.

The rest of the students also greeted Xu Tiehua, but in his presence, they couldn’t help feeling a bit insecure.

After all, Xu Tiehua was the real person of influence, one who could attend the funeral of the Black Crystal Count.

Xu Tiehua greeted everyone there and then approached Qi Yuan, speaking kindly, "You’re Qi Yuan, right? The second senior brother told me you’re participating in the upcoming Martial Arts Tournament?"

He was here specifically to see Qi Yuan.

"Mhm," Qi Yuan nodded while looking at Xu Tiehua.

"I didn’t expect our Martial Arts Academy would have one more person signing up this year.

With you, we now have four participants. With four... besides the individual competition, there will also be a team event.

If you have the time, we four could train together daily for a while to prepare for the Martial Arts Tournament!"

Xu Tiehua extended a sincere invitation.

Team competitions relied not only on strength but also on tactics.

The order in which the four teammates competed, as well as the roles they played, was critical.

That’s why Xu Tiehua came to invite Qi Yuan, to get familiar with the rest of the team members beforehand.

Qi Yuan shook his head and refused directly, "There are still three months until the competition, plenty of time. We can sync up in the last few days. Right now... I’m busy enhancing my strength."

He was only at the fourth level of the Mingwu Resonance Fist, still a few levels away from becoming a Martial Artist.

He needed to drastically enhance his strength during this time.

He had to win the first Martial Arts Tournament.

Upon hearing Qi Yuan’s words, Xu Tiehua was momentarily taken aback, but then he said with a smile, "You’re right, enhancing your own strength is the most important thing.

Well then, whenever you feel ready, come find me."

Xu Tiehua was easy to talk to and took very good care of Qi Yuan.

If it had been someone else, they might have lost their temper after being rejected by Qi Yuan.

"Okay," Qi Yuan nodded.

Xu Tiehua didn’t say anything more. He said goodbye to Qi Yuan and then left the Martial Arts Academy.

Wang Shiqiao, who was standing by, saw this and winked at Qi Yuan, "Why did you reject young master Xu?

You’ve just joined the academy and for the singles tournament... uh, you’ll probably be out in the first round.

Why not get ready for the team tournament with them? Xu Tiehua is pretty strong, maybe you could last a few more rounds and build up some strength."

Wang Shiqiao’s words also represented the thoughts of most people.

Qi Yuan had just joined the academy and wasn’t even a martial artist yet. Participating in the Martial Arts tournament was basically handing over a win.

"My goal is to win the championship at the Martial Arts tournament, as for team competitions... it depends on the situation," Qi Yuan said truthfully.

"You..." Wang Shiqiao rolled her eyes, "You think you can win the championship with your skills?

If you can win the Martial Arts tournament, I’ll eat your shit!"

Qi Yuan gave Wang Shiqiao a faint glance upon hearing this, "Your thoughts run deep, don’t they?"

"Huh?" Wang Shiqiao was baffled.

"Where in the world does such a good deal exist, coming to con food and drink from me."

"Get lost!" Wang Shiqiao cursed openly, having understood Qi Yuan’s implication.

As night fell, people gradually left the Martial Arts Academy.

Wang Shiqiao said goodbye to Qi Yuan and left with Xing Yu.

Qi Yuan walked out of the Martial Arts Academy, looking rather lazy.

"Mr. Qi... what a coincidence, running into you here!"

On the side of the road, a car window lowered and a pair of fair hands reached out, waving to Qi Yuan.

Inside the car, a pretty young face emerged, eyes filled with delight.

"Oh, you are... Wu Qi?"

Qi Yuan recognized the person in the car, his expression calm.

"Mr. Qi, are you going home? I happen to be headed that way; maybe I could give you a lift," Wu Qi offered, trying to sound composed, but her inner turmoil was visible.

Yesterday on the cruise ship, Qi Yuan had left a deep impression on her.

Being a rational person, she was clear about what she was after.

Having encountered such a noble, she was naturally unwilling to let go.

Fortunately, one of her sisters had spotted a super handsome student in the Mingwu Martial Academy and had even sent her a photo.

She recognized him at once as Qi Yuan.

She felt instantly that this was fate, her good fortune.

Without any hesitation, she drove straight there, aiming for an accidental meeting.

Qi Yuan smiled, "How can it be on the way when you don’t even know where I live?"

Wu Qi’s face turned red inside the car, feeling flustered.

Then, she heard Qi Yuan speak.

"Well, npc, today you can be my driver."

Saving on cab fare, Qi Yuan was delighted.

Saying this, he got into Wu Qi’s car.

A look of ecstasy crossed Wu Qi’s face, and her heart raced even faster.

"What if I tell you now that I’m not interested in you and I don’t want anything intimate to happen between us, wouldn’t you think I’m so naive?" sitting in the car, Qi Yuan chuckled, as if thinking of something.

After all, his statement was indeed that of a naive man, with an old-fashioned flavor.

Wu Qi paused, a strong sense of disappointment welling up inside her.

Nevertheless, she managed a smile, "Mr. Qi, you jest."

"Do you know why I got into your car?" Qi Yuan asked again at that moment.

Wu Qi’s eyes held a bewildered look, not expecting Qi Yuan to ask her that all of a sudden.

Why?

She was a bit stunned.

"Because you... are somewhat special."

Qi Yuan’s gaze seemed to pierce through Wu Qi’s body, resting on her blood.

Feeling such a gaze, Wu Qi felt uncomfortable all over, as if her clothes were stripped away, exposing her entirely to Qi Yuan.

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