Swallowed Star: The Zerg Overlord

Chapter 9: Conversation with Uncle Qing

Under Instructor Jiang Nian's explanation, Qin Mu gained a clear understanding of the guiding techniques. Unlike the genetic energy cultivation method, there were many types of guiding techniques, and their efficiencies varied greatly, with differences of several times or even tens of times. For example, the guiding techniques possessed by the Limit Dojo, the Thunder Dojo, and the military were top-tier. This was also an important bargaining chip for them to attract fighters to join.

After the exam ended, Qin Mu and the others chatted with several instructors for a while, carefully inquiring about the details of various matters such as guiding techniques and spirit masters. Qin Mu also listened attentively from the side.

After a while, Instructor Jiang Nian said, "Alright, today's prospective fighter exam ends here. I still have other things to do. You four can go back now."

Only then did they stop asking questions and obediently leave, heading towards the exit of Ming-Yue sector. At the entrance of Ming-Yue sector, Qin Mu, Luo Feng, Yang Wu, and Bai Yang were all smiling. Passing the exam, they were naturally happy.

"My name is Bai Yang, and I'm from the first military academy in Jiangnan. Since it's summer vacation, I came here to take the exam nearby," Bai Yang introduced himself and shook hands with everyone.

"I'm Qin Mu, a student of the Limit Dojo." Qin Mu also smiled and introduced himself to everyone.

"Luo Feng, a student of the Limit Dojo."

"Yang Wu, a student of the Limit Dojo."

In the end, they went to a restaurant for lunch and exchanged contact information before parting ways.

On the subway, Qin Mu watched Luo Feng's receding figure and chuckled. Luo Feng would soon learn that his father had been insulted by a spoiled rich kid, then explode in anger and injure someone, get locked up in the police station, be assassinated, and awaken as a spirit master.

As for himself, now that he had become a prospective fighter, it was time to start preparing for the plan to enter the wilderness area and hatch the bug nest. However, before that, he needed to make a phone call to Uncle Qing.

"Uncle Qing, I passed the exam." Qin Mu said as soon as he opened his mouth.

"Hahaha, well done. Passing is great. Come over for dinner tonight. I'll cook something delicious to celebrate properly." Wang Qing had been waiting for this call for half a day. Hearing the news, he couldn't help but grin from ear to ear. Taking the exam was one thing, but passing was another.

"Alright, Uncle Qing, I'll be there in a bit!" Qin Mu didn't stand on ceremony and immediately agreed.

"Okay, I'll ask for leave today and go back early to have a good drink." Wang Qing was genuinely happy. After hanging up the phone, Wang Qing walked out with a smile, planning to ask for leave.

"Old Wang, Xiao Mu really passed the prospective fighter exam?" A middle-aged woman with a curious face asked from the side. The other workers on the assembly line also looked on enviously. They also knew about Qin Mu's situation. These people were either retired from the military or family members, and they were more aware of the treatment of fighters than ordinary people.

"Yes, he just called. He passed." Wang Qing replied with a smile.

"Then hurry up and go. What are you still doing here? You can just wait to enjoy the good life now."

At the entrance of the workshop, a bald middle-aged man heard the commotion inside and also showed an envious expression. Those were fighters with special privileges. Even someone like him, with a military background and a manager of a military factory, would not dare to offend a fighter.

"Manager, I'll head back first then." Wang Qing smiled. Amidst the envy and jealousy of the crowd, Wang Qing walked home with a light step.

On the other side, Qin Mu got off the subway, bought two bottles of good wine and some snacks. Uncle Qing's house was not far from Qin Mu's, just a ten-minute walk away. Carrying the things, Qin Mu walked to the elevator entrance of a building and pressed the button for the 23rd floor.

"Ding" The elevator door opened, and Qin Mu walked out, stopping in front of the door with the number 2301, and knocked.

"Brother Mu, you're here." The one who opened the door was a long-haired girl with a melon-seed face, wearing an apron and a smile on her face. The girl was pretty, with a simple and cute look in her eyes.

(T/N: Believe me I am just as shocked as you are, but melon-seed face is actually a thing in china!!)

"Mumu." Qin Mu also smiled. The girl was Wang Qing's eldest daughter, named Wang Mumu, and she was only 15 years old this year. Qin Mu carried the things inside and saw Uncle Qing busy in the kitchen, with a little boy helping inside.

"You came, why did you bring things?" Uncle Qing turned his head and said with some dissatisfaction.

"It's just some food and two bottles of wine." Qin Mu raised the wine bottles and smiled. 

Putting the things down, Qin Mu walked into the kitchen and helped out on his own initiative. Uncle Qing only had one arm, and many things were inconvenient for him. Qin Mu couldn't just sit and wait to eat.

"Xiao Wu, you can go out and play. I brought you some snacks. Go eat something." The kitchen was small, and it was already crowded with two people. So, Qin Mu simply let Xiao Wu, Uncle Qing's youngest son, go out and play.

"Okay, Brother Mu." Xiao Wu had been eyeing the snacks Qin Mu brought for a while. He didn't want to work anymore and ran out immediately. Uncle Qing scolded him with a laugh but didn't stop him. In the kitchen, the two of them chatted while busy with the ingredients.

"Xiao Mu, you've really made something of yourself this time. I never expected that you would become a prospective fighter all of a sudden." Uncle Qing smiled.

"I didn't expect it either. It's mainly because the human cell repair serum you gave me was really effective. After using it, my body recovered, and my strength actually increased significantly. Otherwise, I definitely wouldn't have passed the exam," Qin Mu said.

This was indeed true. Without that human cell repair solution, Qin Mu might have been stuck at the reaction speed test.

"That's because you worked hard and have good talent. That thing doesn't increase strength much," Uncle Qing said, skillfully cutting meat with one hand and sighing.

They chatted casually and soon finished preparing the meal. At the dinner table, they both poured wine. Uncle Qing had no other hobbies, except for enjoying a drink, and although Qin Mu didn't have much of a taste for alcohol, he also enjoyed drinking and chatting with Uncle Qing.

After a few rounds of drinks.

"Uncle Qing, I heard that after passing the practical exam, no matter which force I join, I'll at least be assigned a villa. At that time, you, Mumu, and Xiao Wu can move there with me." Qin Mu took a sip of wine, put down his glass, and said solemnly.

"It's good that you have this intention, but we won't go." Uncle Qing's face was full of smiles, but he refused straightforwardly.

Seemingly having anticipated Uncle Qing's thoughts, Qin Mu didn't beat around the bush and said directly, "Uncle Qing, although I haven't passed the practical exam yet, I'm quite confident, so I'll tell you in advance to avoid being caught off guard later. After passing the exam, you can move there with me directly, and we can look after each other. The environment and conditions in the villa area are much better."

Before Uncle Qing could speak, Qin Mu continued, "These years, you've treated me like your own nephew. Now that I've become a fighter, we should definitely enjoy some happiness together. Moreover, even if you don't consider yourself, you should consider Mumu and Xiao Wu, right? Mumu is taking the high school exams this year and hasn't decided which high school to go to yet. I've inquired, and as long as we move to a fighter residential area, we can enroll in a private high school, which is much better in all aspects than a regular high school. Xiao Wu can also enroll in a private school."

Hearing Qin Mu say this, Uncle Qing was also hesitant. He didn't care about himself. But when it came to the children, it was different.

"Forget it, your intention is appreciated. You're not young anymore. In two years, you'll be getting married and having children. It wouldn't be convenient for us to go. Moreover, although becoming a fighter will get you a villa, only relatives can move in. We won't go," Uncle Qing said, still rejecting the idea despite his hesitation.

Qin Mu knew that Uncle Qing was tempted, so he added fuel to the fire, "How can you not be my relatives? If I say you are, then you are. As for getting married and having children, that's still far off. Besides, the villa is so big, can't it accommodate a few more people?"

Seeing that Uncle Qing wanted to refute, Qin Mu didn't say much and simply said, "Just move there when the time comes. It's settled. Uncle Qing, when you bought me the human cell repair potion, what did I say?"

Looking at Qin Mu's sincere expression, Uncle Qing didn't insist anymore.