Chapter 216

Crackling~~~

Crackling~~~

Thunder Tower, 100th floor, Room 6.

Inside the room, dense blue lightning flickered, and within this blue lightning.

Only a tall figure sat cross-legged on the ground, surrounded by faint, brilliant, and noble golden lightning.

The lightning seemed to possess its own will, darting and leaping nimbly around the figure.

Ding-ding~~~

Suddenly, the phone rang; the tall figure's cold eyes, fixed on the lightning, finally turned toward the device.

"It's Song Qiuyun's video call. Why is she calling now?"

During these past few days back in the city, Song Qiuyun had been calling every day.

But usually only after nine at night—now it was only five in the afternoon.

Though puzzled, Xu Jingming still chose to answer.

Hum~~~

A holographic image projected from the phone appeared before Xu Jingming.

The phone's holographic projection was naturally inferior to a professional projector, yet still far superior to ordinary video calls.

In the hologram, Song Qiuyun wore a form-fitting battle suit.

Sitting in the driver's seat, she smiled sweetly:

"Jingming, guess where I am?"

"Thunder Secret Realm?" Xu Jingming raised an eyebrow.

"How did you know?" Song Qiuyun's eyes widened in the hologram.

Xu Jingming: "......"

My dear, besides the Thunder Secret Realm, where else would the light flash constantly like a runway show?

"Alright, forget about the lighting."

Song Qiuyun realized it herself and added:

"I originally planned to come with Sister Jiang to surprise you, but I forgot to ask for your address, so I had to call."

"Is Sister Jiang coming too?" Xu Jingming was surprised.

Their relationship must be getting a bit too close.

"What? Senior Xu doesn't welcome me?"

Jiang Chu, with her silver-white hair, stepped into view, her expression less than pleased.

"Of course not—I'm delighted you're both here." Xu Jingming smiled quickly. "Where are you now?"

"How could that be? If you can get here, I naturally welcome you," Xu Jingming replied with a smile, "Where are you now?"

"Alright, I'll come get you."

Xu Jingming hung up, stood up, and left the room.

He had arrived at the Thunder Tower at 7 a. . today; excluding his one-hour lunch break, he had spent nine full hours inside.

His spiritual energy was growing weary, and his comprehension efficiency had dropped—it was time to rest.

"Ding~~, Room 6 usage ended. Your remaining time: 4. hours."

He swiped his access card at the door's device, and a prompt sounded.

"Only 4. hours left? I wonder if I can break through to the Liquid Condensation realm in one go..."

After this session of contemplation, Xu Jingming felt he was very close to the Liquid Condensation realm—but still just short.

"If these last 4. hours don't let me break through,

I'll have to wait until I return from the Thunderstorm Zone after killing a fourth-tier beast."

He shook his head and turned to leave.

It was indeed troublesome that the Thunder Secret Realm didn't sell Thunder Cores.

Senior Jiang Luo probably still had a fourth-tier Thunder Core he could lend, but Xu Jingming wouldn't bother him unless absolutely necessary.

More than ten minutes later, Xu Jingming was still some distance from the city wall entrance.

But from afar, he spotted Song Qiuyun and Jiang Chu standing by the roadside.

Two beautiful women, plus a red sports car—this combination was unmistakable in the city.

"Jingming, over here!"

Song Qiuyun spotted him and waved.

"Coming." Xu Jingming smiled and walked over.

"It's only been twenty-some days since we last met, and you've leveled up again?"

Seeing how much stronger Xu Jingming's aura had become since leaving campus, Song Qiuyun exclaimed in surprise.

"Isn't your leveling speed a bit too fast?" Jiang Chu was also momentarily stunned.

As a second-year senior, she had seen many geniuses from Magic University.

But someone like Xu Jingming, who leveled up as easily as drinking water—she'd never encountered before.

"During training in the Thunderstorm Zone, I faced some danger and barely broke through to Third-Tier Upper."

"We encountered some dangers while training in the Thunderstorm Zone and barely broke through to Third Stage Upper."

"I half-suspect that by graduation, you'll already be a Seventh-Tier Master."

Song Qiuyun clucked her tongue in amazement, opened the rear door of the sports car, and sat down with Jiang Chu.

Then, her eyes crinkled into crescents as she said to Xu Jingming:

"Future Master, you're now on your own turf—drive us around, please."

"Future Master, you're now on your own turf—so you're driving."

Xu Jingming slid smoothly into the driver's seat. "Dinner first, or back to the hotel first?"

"Back to the hotel—we'll drop off our things first."

"Which hotel did you book? I'll take you there."

"Booked a hotel?"

Song Qiuyun blinked her clear eyes. "We didn't book any. Can we stay at yours?"

Song Qiuyun blinked her clear, large eyes, "We didn't book a hotel—can we stay at your place?"

Xu Jingming cleared his throat and didn't refuse.

His villa had four bedrooms; even with one more person, there'd be no issue.

The residence in the Thunder Martial Arts Villa District was a privilege granted with an S-class access card.

At the villa entrance, Xu Jingming showed his S-class card; Song Qiuyun and Jiang Chu each presented their B-class cards.

After security verified their identities, the two women's information was temporarily linked to Xu Jingming's villa.

From now on, entry and exit would require only iris confirmation.

Afterward, entry and exit require only iris authentication.

The villa gate opened, and Xu Jingming drove the sports car inside.

"Did you both buy your B-class cards from Magic University? How many credits did they cost?" Xu Jingming asked curiously.

"B-class cards let you stay two days in the Thunder Secret Realm, but they're expensive—1, 00 credits each."

"A Class-B pass allows only two days in the Thunder Secret Realm, but it's quite expensive—one thousand credits per pass."

They knew Xu Jingming was here for training, so they didn't buy longer-duration access cards.

"1, 00 credits for two days?" Xu Jingming whistled.

Only Song Qiuyun and Jiang Chu, both wealthy girls, could afford to spend so many credits just to accompany him to the Thunder Secret Realm.

The sports car entered the compound and stopped at the door. Xu Jingming led the two women inside and up to the second floor.

"There are four rooms on the second floor. Besides mine, there are three—pick any two you like." Xu Jingming smiled.

"We don't need that many rooms. We'll share one." Song Qiuyun chuckled.

"Alright. You two get settled—I'll wait downstairs."

If they were guys, Xu Jingming could've helped tidy up.

But these two girls—if they pulled out personal items, it'd be awkward...

Both had space rings, so packing was easy; within just over ten minutes, the two women came downstairs.

Both had space rings, making packing extremely convenient; just over ten minutes later, the two women came down from the second floor.

Xu Jingming checked the time—it was just after six p. ., perfect for dinner.

"Tonight is New Year's Eve—dinner must be eaten at home."

Song Qiuyun smiled brightly. Jiang Chu lifted her finger, showing her ring:

"Before coming, we already prepared all the ingredients."

"You two can cook?" Xu Jingming was surprised.

Song Qiuyun came from a Grand Master family; Jiang Chu was a million-follower online influencer.

Neither looked like someone who cooked.

"Of course! Me and Sister Jiang are experts!"

Song Qiuyun proudly puffed out her chest, making her already ample bosom surge dramatically.

Song Qiuyun proudly puffed out her chest, making her already ample bosom swell dramatically.

"Alright, I'll help out these two great chefs."

Xu Jingming smiled and stood up, entering the kitchen with the two girls.

Along the way, he called his senior brother Jiang Luo, inviting him over for New Year's Eve dinner.

Jiang Luo readily agreed.

An hour later, when he arrived at the villa, he saw this scene.

Xu Jingming and the two young women were sitting on the sofa, chatting and laughing, waiting for his arrival.

"Huh?"

Senior brother Jiang Luo looked at the three on the sofa and scratched his head, bewildered.

What's going on with my junior brother?

How come in just a day or two, two girls have appeared in the room—and both are this beautiful?