Silently upgraded, indestructible for 100 million layers!

Shen Qingqiu was slightly taken aback upon hearing this.

She looked at Jiang Lan and found that he looked serious, without the slightest hint of joking.

After a few seconds of silence, Shen Qingqiu spoke softly:

"What are you thinking? What could a mid-stage Qi Opening cultivator like me do in the Central Base City?"

"Why not?" Jiang Lan said, "Auntie, you're the leader of the scavenging team here, you can do the same thing over there, and you're not weak at the mid-stage of the Qi Refining Realm."

Shen Qingqiu didn't reply, but lowered her head slightly.

Central Base City—she had heard of that place before.

The Central Base City of China can almost be called the strongest base city for humanity on the entire planet Blue Star. In terms of resources and opportunities, it far surpasses the peripheral base city where they are currently located.

Not to mention that she's only at the mid-stage of the Qi Opening Realm, she could knock down a whole group of Qi Condensation Realm martial artists with a single brick in the Central Base City.

She didn't think she could have any future in the central base city.

But Jiang Lan said he wanted her to come with him...

Shen Qingqiu couldn't quite describe what he was feeling; he just felt a fleeting flutter in his heart.

"Stop fooling around."

Jiang Lan looked at Shen Qingqiu and pursed her lips.

Since my aunt didn't directly refuse, there's hope.

"Auntie, don't worry. Besides, you said it yourself, the development of the Central Base City is definitely better than here."

"Believe me."

Shen Qingqiu opened his mouth, seemingly unsure of what to say, and after a moment, nodded.

……

Two days later, at noon.

After training, Chu Yun, as usual, invited everyone to dinner.

"Godfather, are you coming or not? It's on me today."

"You guys go ahead, I have something to do."

"Something else?" Chu Yun asked, puzzled. "What have you been busy with lately, Godfather?"

"It's a private matter, don't pry."

"Okay, okay." Chu Yun shrugged and went out with the others.

After most of the people had left, Jiang Lan got up and walked towards the administration building.

He was going to find Zhou Qing.

He has already thought things through regarding the central base city.

I definitely will go.

But he didn't go alone.

Before the central government officials arrive, let's get in touch with Zhou Qing first, so we'll have a better understanding of the situation when we talk.

A moment later, Jiang Lan arrived at the third floor of the administration building.

The vice dean's office door was half-open, just like last time.

Jiang Lan raised her hand and knocked on the door frame. Zhou Qing looked up from inside and said, "Come in."

Jiang Lan entered the office, and Zhou Qing spoke first.

"What's wrong?"

Jiang Lan said, "Vice Dean Zhou, there's something I'd like to discuss with you."

Zhou Qing put down the documents in his hand and leaned back in his chair.

"explain."

Jiang Lan didn't beat around the bush and spoke directly.

"I've decided to go to the Central Base City."

Zhou Qing nodded, clearly not surprised.

Given Jiang Lan's strength and talent, going to the central government would be the most reasonable choice.

To put it bluntly, staying here is a bit of a waste of talent.

"But I have a request."

Zhou Qing raised an eyebrow.

"What? You said that?"

"My guardian, Shen Qingqiu," Jiang Lan said earnestly, looking at Zhou Qing. "She's a mid-stage Qi Refining martial artist, currently the captain of the city guard's third scavenging squad. I hope she can come with me to the Central Base City."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Qing tapped his fingers lightly twice on the table.

"You'd like the college to help arrange this?"

"if you can."

Zhou Qing remained silent for a few seconds.

Looking at the boy in front of him, who was not yet eighteen, he felt a pang of emotion.

He's not only a genius, but he also has such a good character.

When good things happen to you, and you still think of your family, you're already extraordinary.

but……

"This matter," Zhou Qing said slowly, "I cannot make that decision."

Jiang Lan wasn't disappointed when she heard this.

Or rather, he had already anticipated it.

"However," Zhou Qing changed the subject, "after the people from the Central Committee arrive, I can mention it to you."

"Or, you could talk to them in person; that might be more effective."

"I understand, thank you, Vice Dean Zhou."

"Okay." Zhou Qing waved his hand. "Go ahead."

Jiang Lan got up and walked out of the office.

As he left the administration building, he glanced at his watch; it wasn't even noon yet.

Standing in the open space in front of the building, he thought for a moment and then turned and walked towards the Qi Condensation Training Room.

Although I had already tested it before, several days had passed since the last time.

Take this opportunity while no one is around to reflect on your current state and be fully aware of it.

After all, if someone from the central government comes to conduct a test, he needs to know his position.

A moment later, Jiang Lan swiped her card to enter the training room and locked the door from the inside.

The training room was empty.

He walked to the front of the track, warmed up briefly, and got into his starting position.

Take a deep breath.

The race begins.

"Whoosh—"

A whooshing sound rang out, and the surrounding scenery rushed past.

"Beep—"

169.3m/s

It's a tiny bit faster than the last time it measured 168.7.

The difference is not significant, but it indicates that his body is still adapting to the new state after his agility has doubled.

He then walked to the punching power testing machine.

Stand firm, adjust your breathing, generate power from the ground, and unleash a punch.

"boom!"

The air exploded as a fist slammed into the testing machine, instantly compressing the spring to its limit.

17503kg

Seventeen thousand five.

It's increased by 300 from the previous 17,200.

The increase was not large, but there was still an improvement.

Moreover, this is not his limit. If it were his limit, the number could have gone up even further.

However, for now, this is sufficient.

The standard for the Condensing Qi Realm is eight thousand.

Qin Yue, as a genius at the early stage of the Qi Condensation Realm, could only earn a little over ten thousand at most.

He now has nearly 18,000.

Even at the standard level of 32,000 for the Blood Exchange Realm, he was not without any power to fight back.

Moreover, he can fight back with his fists, but it's hard to say how he can fight back.

Thinking of this, a smile appeared on Jiang Lan's face.

He slowly exhaled, walked to the panel, and deleted the test record again.

After finishing, Jiang Lan turned off the equipment, restored the training room to its original state, and left.

……

I took a taxi home, pushed open the door, and saw Shen Qingqiu busy in the kitchen.

Jiang Lan changed her shoes, walked to the kitchen doorway, and peeked in, saying:

What are we doing today?

"Pickled cabbage fish," Shen Qingqiu replied without looking up.

"Hehe, Auntie, how did you know I wanted to eat sauerkraut fish?"

"Stop talking nonsense and go wash your hands."

A moment later, the food was served.

Pickled fish, stir-fried greens, pork rib soup.

The two sat down to eat, and halfway through the meal, Shen Qingqiu suddenly put down his chopsticks and looked at Jiang Lan.

"Have you thought things through regarding the matter with the central government?"

Jiang Lan put down her chopsticks and nodded slightly, saying:

"I've made up my mind, I'm going."

He paused for a moment, then continued:

"But I'm not going alone."

Shen Qingqiu's gaze darkened slightly.

"Don't be ridiculous."

"When have I ever acted recklessly?" Jiang Lan asked seriously. "Auntie, I'm already thinking about how to get a job. People from the central government will be coming in a couple of days, and I'll talk to them directly then."