Chapter 238: 237 Sorry, I Have Something Else

Of course, in reality it's not that exaggerated, but indeed the two have been flirting all the time.

Wang Wu is a monster; charming others is basically his default move, or rather his innate skill. It might not be obvious within the demon race's own society, but in human society this ability is clearly displayed.

Up to now, Wang Wu has only—well, not that many—actually just Luo Lan.

At least on this ship there's only one; as for when we were below the ship, back on Rong Lan Star, that sort of thing is irrelevant.

While constantly flirting with Wang Wu, Luo Lan of course hasn't forgotten her primary duties. Although most of the fellow cultivators on this ship avoid and fear her, she actually has no problem with her abilities.

"I am of the Luo Ting Sect."

After listening to Luo Lan's speech for a while, Pei Wuji spoke to Wang Wu again, clearly having some thoughts about him, though not like in some great world…

To be honest, Pei Wuji is indeed prettier than Luo Lan, and her figure is clearly superior, but that doesn't matter, because Wang Wu doesn't want to provoke her.

Nevertheless, out of politeness, Wang Wu will still give some appropriate responses.

But sometimes, you really… um, how to put it? A simple polite reply might make the other person think you have a bit of affection, and then the conversation opens up, and they start talking nonstop.

Nevertheless, from Pei Wuji, who opened the conversation, Wang Wu did indeed learn a lot.

For example, he had previously been curious that those entering the entrance selection were basically cultivators from established sects.

Since they already belong to sects, why join this so-called Qiong Lan Sect? It wasn't until Pei Wuji explained that it's equivalent to going to school back home.

The local sects on their home planet are like high schools, while Qiong Lan Sect is like a university.

After graduating, they either return to their own sects for a position, or stay at Qiong Lan Sect.

Yes, the 'Great Sect' here is similar to the university back home; the big fellows train in their planet's local sects for decades, then take part in sect-wide elections, which are the Great Sect elections.

Then they enter the sect for further study, and upon reaching a certain realm, they are considered 'graduated.'

This graduation doesn't mean reaching the highest realm, but cultivating to the standard level of the Qiong Yuan civilization within the human forces, after which one can 'emerge' and become free to do as they wish.

Returning to one's hometown sect for a post, or staying in the Great Sect for further development—generally most choose the latter.

Indeed, they choose the latter.

Because everyone has innate talent, and differing talents determine how far they can go on this path.

Perhaps on your home planet you are considered a prodigy, but once you enter Qiong Lan Sect, everyone is equally a prodigy, and naturally you blend into the crowd.

This is a harsh reality.

However, before being hammered by this harsh reality, most cultivators who haven't entered yet, or are about to, still hold fantasies about their future.

After all, humans have short lifespans, but their power grows quickly, and demons also improve fairly fast. The notion that demons advance slower than humans is just a stereotype of the Tianyuan Realm.

After all, that side is dominated by human forces; demons have few major powers, no large civilizations, and their so‑called society is merely a city‑state system, not even a loose federation.

On that basis, demons are naturally a step weaker than humans.

But in the space age, with space civilizations, the demon empire and human empire can stand on equal footing; demons, despite being fewer, hold a status equal to humans, which says a lot.

Demons are not weak at all, not in the slightest, and their innate talents reflect that.

"So, fellow Daoist Wang, you still haven't…" After rambling a lot to answer Wang Wu's questions, Pei Wushuang finally began to pry into Wang Wu's private life.

"I have many wives now," Wang Wu replied directly, "several, close to ten."

"J-just that few?"

The remark made Wang Wu pause, then he looked at Pei Wushuang.

But immediately he recalled something he had seen while staying on Rong Lan Star.

The Qiong Yuan civilization is also polygamous, and compared to the Tianyuan civilization, it's—how to say? —far more exaggerated.

How exaggerated? Wang Wu doesn't actually know, as he didn't stay long on Rong Lan Star, but from Pei Wushuang's words he can tell that his near‑ten men are clearly of the very 'infatuated' type.

Yes, infatuated.

Just under ten, and if it's not infatuation, what else could it be?

Facing Pei Wuji's increasingly admiring gaze, tinged with other meanings, Wang Wu could only awkwardly turn his head away.

Now his view of this woman may need to change, as she clearly isn't the type he first thought. Or rather, she seems not to care how many beauties he has.

Nevertheless, even so, Wang Wu still has no intention of getting involved with her, because his master warned him not to waste too much time on such romantic entanglements.

A fleeting encounter, a brief romance, that's fine, no problem. But something clearly aimed at a long‑term relationship is a different story—essentially a topic you shouldn't even touch.

Out of politeness, Wang Wu still exchanges a few words with Pei Wuji, but she can clearly sense his absent‑mindedness.

Until the end of the speech, watching Pei Wuji still trying to say something, Wang Wu just nodded at her:

"Nice to meet you, Miss Wuji, but I may have to leave now. When we reach that giant star, perhaps we can continue our chat?"

"Um, ah? Okay, okay!"

Pei Wuji was momentarily stunned, then immediately nodded, her face showing excitement. Seeing her like that, Wang Wu realized he might have misspoken again.

I shouldn't have said that, really shouldn't have.

But there's nothing he can do; he truly lacks experience in this area, since he never really refuses... *cough* never mind.

"What are you still doing here? Come with me."

Nevertheless, the earlier deal with a senior cultivator proved useful, because at that moment a voice rang out, pulling Wang Wu out of the awkward situation and also rescuing him.

Luo Lan stepped before Wang Wu, grabbed his hand, "Let's go, we still have unresolved matters; don't think you can just run away."

"Um, this, this... sorry, Miss Wuji."

And so, Wang Wu was led by Luo Lan, quickly leaving Pei Wuji's side.

Time passed swiftly; in the blink of an eye it was the day of the Qiong Lan Sect entrance exam, or rather the testing hall.

(End of Chapter)