Chapter 214: Su Jingchuan: So, Where Is My Student???

Professor Luo De'an at the time used some methods to "forcefully" pull me back from the brink of death; I survived, looking no different from an ordinary person, even able to attend school normally and use Aberrant Arts.

But I know that some things have long been different—what those methods were, what the price was, the professor never says, and I don't dare to investigate.

He looked at Ying Duo, his eyes clear yet carrying a hint of helplessness.

"I'm afraid to know the truth of that time, and also afraid to learn the price that let me 'survive.'"

"But you seem…." Luo Jinyou paused, "…to have no such worries."

Ying Duo listened quietly as he finished.

He couldn't fully empathize with Luo Jinyou's envy; perhaps after seeing Luo Jinyou, that human marked with a question mark, he was already mentally prepared for it.

Honestly, in this world he's only seen two races so far—a human and an Aberrant Species; unless the designer suddenly adds half‑orcs or elves midway, it's hard to guess what that question mark means.

"In the end, are Aberrant Species or humans really that important?"

Ying Duo tilted his head and asked back, "Bai Mu Yun and Lu Mu are both Aberrant Species, but aside from their non‑human traits, they're no different from humans."

"Fear doesn't change anything; as long as the ability is useful and controllable, that's fine, right?"

If the chance arises later, Yang Yixie plans to study the evolutionary aspects of Mutation.

Generally speaking, the existence of Mutation might be another Level Up system.

He wouldn't avoid it just because NPCs might discriminate against Mutation; it's mainly that his level is too low now, and if he tried too early, he feels he might not even survive leaving Xinshou Cun.

Luo Jinyou was stunned for a moment; Ying Duo's words were rough but not unreasonable—after all, power itself is neither good nor evil; the key lies in how it's used.

If Mutation no longer causes people to lose their sanity, could it be a decent choice?

"Ying Duo, you can't let the people of the Heresy Tribunal hear that........"

Otherwise they'll probably invite you for tea again.

Luo Jinyou quickly brushed away the dangerous thoughts that surfaced in his mind and couldn't help muttering a few words.

Those few sentences were practically the same as the rhetoric used by the Co‑Absorption cultists; if anyone from the Heresy Tribunal heard them, being invited for tea would be a mild outcome.

Although Ying Duo's words were dangerous, they did provide some comfort.

Ying Duo, the true cultist, just blinked innocently; in his view these were merely tools, and as long as they achieved the goal, it was fine.

Moreover, he was originally an undercover; if his identity were exposed, he'd be hunted even without the Mutation issue.

Just as Luo Jinyou was about to nag a bit more about Ying Duo's dangerous thoughts, the infirmary door was knocked again and then pushed open from the outside.

This time, Qi Hengyu came in.

He still had a carefree look, carrying a bag that held several cans of energy drinks and some snacks.

Ordinary people visiting a patient wouldn't buy those, but fortunately Luo Jinyou wasn't truly ill.

"Yo, awake?"

Qi Hengyu saw Luo Jinyou sitting, greeted him, and placed the bag on the nightstand.

"Why are you here?" Luo Jinyou thought his dealings with Qi Hengyu weren't many; the last time, because Ying Duo was drenched in blood, his attitude toward Qi Hengyu hadn't been good, and he didn't expect Qi Hengyu to come this early to check on him.

"Shen Zexi originally wanted to come too, but he has a class in the morning so he'll come later. Here, this is what I just bought at the convenience store—haven't you had breakfast?"

After receiving a commission from Cai Mao, his finances suddenly became more comfortable.

Luo Jinyou thanked him and took a can of drink from his pocket.

Qi Hengyu's gaze shifted back to Ying Duo; after all, not everyone is like Ying Duo, being expelled by their homeroom teacher and barred from returning to class.

"Speaking of which, didn't Teacher Su Jingchuan previously specifically invite you to attend his class?"

The homeroom teacher's class is no longer attendable, but the credits from Teacher Su's class can still be mixed in, right? After all, Ying Duo is quite skilled with firearms, so the final exam should be a breeze.

Ying Duo: "........"

Yang Yixie truly had forgotten about it.

Mainly, the gun‑fighting art doesn't have a skill page showing proficiency; after Qi Hengyu's reminder, he recalled it.

Besides the course itself, he also has an unclaimed quest reward titled "Teacher Su's Mysterious Gift."

"I forgot," Ying Duo answered honestly.

Qi Hengyu was unsurprised; after Ying Duo had messed with him so many times, he thought this level of trouble was all light.

Before leaving, Shen Zexi had specifically asked him to check Teacher Su's class schedule.

"Consider yourself lucky; Teacher Su has no class today, but tomorrow afternoon he'll teach in Combat Training Ground C Area. Don't forget—make sure to submit the courses you want to add today."

Ying Duo nodded; besides Teacher Su's class, he mustn't forget the anatomy class.

This is crucial for the important skill that reduces material costs in later provincial battles, so he must attend.

Seeing that Luo Jinyou was in decent condition, having asked what needed asking, and with no further events to trigger for now, Ying Duo left first, submitting the two extra courses he wanted to add.

Meanwhile, Su Jingchuan, who was eager to become a "Wang Ying Stone," was beyond thrilled when he saw his attendance sheet finally had Ying Duo's name on it.

Who among the family understands? After finally finding a student they like, that student runs off to become a mercenary in the wild on the first day of the week.

Even Su Jingchuan hadn't been so reckless before; after seeing Ying Duo's Mercenary Corps members, he felt a bit relieved, since the kids in that squad truly have exceptional talent and possess some experience fighting Aberrant Species, making it no problem to face lower‑level Aberrant Species.

Then he quickly realized he had let his guard down too early.

What does it mean that they went to look for missing miners, only to encounter New-type Exotic in the mine?

What does it mean that they took a D‑rank mission out, only to be hunted by Co‑Absorption cultists?

What does it mean that they fell into an abandoned research base, and under the leader‑level Aberrant Species and several wanted criminals, they managed to escape successfully?

Su Jingchuan didn't understand, perhaps because when he studied at Mitra he never experienced such lively mercenary missions.

It's fine; at least Ying Duo finally added his courses, and tomorrow the formal classes will begin.

After submitting the schedule, Ying Duo returned straight to the dormitory and, using the game console that Luo Jinyou had placed in the room, activated a 【Teleport】 to the outpost in Zone Eight.

The various materials Cai Mao helped gather have basically all arrived; the simplest items like tin sheets are abundant in the Slum, but the special materials needed for firearms are comparatively scarce.

After producing a batch of blue‑quality firearms for Cai Mao to sell, Ying Duo turned the remaining materials into bombs to replenish his stock.

An empty backpack makes one feel especially insecure.