Chapter 22 What Does It Mean to Be Wealthy and Imposing_1

"You think I'd be afraid?"

Xiao Hongchen raised his eyebrows and retorted.

"Cut the crap, just say whether you agree to challenge Qin Xiao or not."

Meng Hongchen couldn't be bothered with Xiao Hongchen's nonsense.

Xiao Hongchen clasped his hands behind his back, exuding an air of unbeatable confidence, "With my talent, Xiao Hongchen, unrivaled in this world, what do I have to fear?"

Meng Hongchen said, "Fine, first thing tomorrow morning, I'll come to find you, and we'll go see Qin Xiao together."

...

The next day.

Royal Soul Master Academy.

Inside Laboratory No. 3.

Qin Xiao, who had been sitting cross-legged, suddenly opened his eyes.

A slight smile played upon his lips, expressing satisfaction.

"Not bad at all."

"The Whale Ointment, along with the medicinal pill Kong Deming gave Jing Hongchen and then passed on to me, has raised my cultivation level by three grades overnight, reaching Level 24."

It must be said, Kong Deming really does have substance.

The mysterious medicinal pill was of very high quality.

It had allowed Qin Xiao to make continuous breakthroughs in his cultivation level.

Even on his body's surface lingered a thick layer of muck-like substances.

These were impurities expelled from within his body.

They were fundamentally improving Qin Xiao's physique.

After getting up and cleaning himself thoroughly in the bathroom, Qin Xiao felt even more refreshed and invigorated.

However.

When Qin Xiao walked out of the bathroom, he couldn't help but pause in surprise.

In the laboratory.

There were two additional people.

A young man and a young woman.

Meng Hongchen was also taken aback.

Wasn't this guy the one who sold her five golden soul coins?

But.

After eating the grilled fish, she had long since let go of any grudge.

She was even looking forward to a next encounter with Qin Xiao.

And she had secretly resolved that if she had the chance to meet him again, she would hire Qin Xiao at any cost to become her personal chef.

Not for any other reason.

But simply because the grilled fish was just too delicious.

"What are you doing here?"

Meng Hongchen couldn't help asking.

"What's so strange about that?" Qin Xiao was puzzled. Where else would I be if not here?

After all.

He didn't even have the status of a formal student.

"Sister, do you know him?"

Xiao Hongchen's mind raced, and he smiled, "This brother, since we all know each other, that makes things easy.

I'm here to find Qin Xiao; do you know where he is?"

As he spoke, his eyes roamed the laboratory.

Qin Xiao: "..."

You're looking for me but you don't recognize me?

What kind of joke is this?

He said expressionlessly, "I am Qin Xiao, what do you want?"

Huh? So the guy right in front of us is the real deal... Xiao Hongchen's face went through a range of odd expressions.

What? You're Qin Xiao?"

Meng Hongchen was stunned.

She had not expected that the young man she wanted to hire as a chef was the very person they were looking for.

He knows how to bake fish, is handsome, and has great talent...

At this moment, Qin Xiao became a much fuller character in Meng Hongchen's mind.

Grandpa really understands my heart.

I'm very satisfied with the job he arranged.

Meng Hongchen felt a bit delighted.

"Guaranteed genuine, tell me, what do you need from Qin Xiao."

Qin Xiao was puzzled, what exactly did these two want to do?

Besides, the girl's gaze was strange, as if she was looking at him as if he were a roast fish, seemingly wanting to eat him up.

"Qin Xiao, hello.

My name is Meng Hongchen, this is my brother Xiao Hongchen."

Meng Hongchen hurriedly introduced herself.

It was indeed them... Qin Xiao's mind raced, recalling information about the two.

No doubt about it.

They were geniuses rarely seen in the Hongchen Clan, even within the entire Sun-Moon Empire.

At this moment, Xiao Hongchen directly stated his purpose, "Qin Xiao, I'm not one to beat around the bush, I'm here to challenge you."

"I refuse."

Qin Xiao shook his head.

If he accepted every challenge that came his way, he'd be busy to death.

"Huh?"

Xiao Hongchen's expression changed, "You refuse? Why?"

However.

Before Qin Xiao could answer, Meng Hongchen tugged on Xiao Hongchen's sleeve, "Brother, he doesn't agree, let's not compete.

A forced melon isn't sweet."

Xiao Hongchen looked at Meng Hongchen in surprise, finding the girl serious.

So, she's really advising me earnestly?

That's ridiculous.

"You're wrong there. A forced melon isn't sweet, but it can quench thirst."

Xiao Hongchen shook his head, sticking to his own thoughts.

Meng Hongchen paused for a moment, then said, "Brother, how long did it take you to become a Second-level Soul Master?"

"A little over a year, why?"

Xiao Hongchen suddenly smiled, "Have you forgotten? I hold the record in the Hongchen Clan as the youngest Second-level Soul Master.

Oh, not to mention, I also hold the records for level 3 and level 4.

And it won't be long before I become a Fifth Grade Soul Master and set another new record."

He said, puffing out his chest with pride.

"But, Grandpa said Qin Xiao only took a little over a month to become a Second-level Soul Master.

That would mean you were dead before you even set out, losing before the competition even started."

Meng Hongchen couldn't help but murmur beside Xiao Hongchen, reminding him.

However, Xiao Hongchen just smiled slightly, "You believe that kind of talk?

I'm certain Qin Xiao must have had some foundation before joining our academy."

To become a Second-level Soul Master in just over a month?

Impossible!

Absolute impossible!

I'd die before I'd believe that."

"You don't even believe what Grandpa says?"

"Grandpa is getting on in years, it's only natural that he might sometimes be mistaken..."

"Oh, I get it, you're saying Grandpa is senile!"

Meng Hongchen looked surprised.

Xiao Hongchen: "..."

He felt that something was very off with Meng Hongchen today.

"Meng, what's wrong with you, why are you constantly going against the grain today?"