Chapter 216

"What should we eat today at lunch?"

He unconsciously fell into thought, nodded slightly, then said: "Let's eat the discounted takeout! Wait, let me check which takeout shop is offering discounts today."

He unconsciously picked up his phone, but his hand froze just as he was about to place the order.

No, he had almost been led astray by Yu Qiyu.

The most critical issue right now isn't this at all—he shook his head, took a deep breath, forcibly hardened his expression, then turned to gaze at Yu Qiyu.

"Teacher Yu Qiyu, I have something extremely serious to tell you!"

Yu Qiyu, seeing his solemn demeanor, instantly stiffened, a grave expression appearing on his face: "Could it be..."

"Yes, exactly that 'could it be'!"

He nodded seriously, feeling a touch of relief inside.

Sure enough, Yu Qiyu had also sensed that something big was about to happen.

Although he seemed unreliable in daily life, Yu Qiyu was truly dependable in crucial moments.

Then he heard Yu Qiyu mutter, "You don't have money anymore, do you?"

"..."

He nearly twisted his waist from that curveball.

So how on earth did Yu Qiyu deduce he was broke! Even if he was an impostor, everyone outside still regarded him as Earth's strongest man.

The Xiongxie Society gives him funding measured in hundreds of millions annually! Measured in hundreds of millions!!! Seeing his bewildered expression, Yu Qiyu grew even more somber: "Indeed... back when you lived with me, you said you'd cover all living expenses."

"It was indeed a bit hard on you."

Yu Qiyu clenched his teeth and vanished with a flash.

When he reappeared, a stack of banknotes was in his hand; he placed them before him with obvious reluctance.

"..."

Although he didn't want to say much more.

But he couldn't help feeling that this stack of banknotes looked familiar. Yu Qiyu nodded heavily: "So you've realized it! Yes, these are the gifts you brought when you first visited me."

"I've kept them all along."

Teacher Yu Qiyu let out a long, melancholy sigh; it seemed hard times were coming, but it didn't matter—he had already prepared himself thoroughly.

After all, before he came here, he lived exactly this kind of hard life—he was long accustomed to it.

"Since our lives have now fallen into hardship, this money should naturally be used."

His cheek twitched; he clawed fiercely at his hair, took a deep breath, and suppressed his frantic urge to scream.

He forced himself to break away from Yu Qiyu's gaze.

"Alright, Yu Qiyu, no more joking! Our lives are fine—we have more than enough living expenses!"

"You should've said so earlier!"

The Yu Qiyu who had been on the verge of tears from heartache instantly perked up; with a flash, the banknotes vanished from before him.

Veins throbbed several times on his forehead.

So now your only concern is your money? He inhaled deeply, exhaled slowly, repeated it several times, and finally forced himself to calm down.

"Yu Qiyu, I only have one question for you now!"

He stared intently at Yu Qiyu, who had reappeared in his room, and spoke slowly, word by word.

"Ask."

Yu Qiyu lazily stretched his arms: "Are we going to deal with another weirdo?"

"No!"

He gazed deeply at Yu Qiyu, then said: "I just want to ask... do you want to face an opponent strong enough—even one who could threaten your life?"

Yu Qiyu's body froze.

The next instant, his demeanor shifted.

If before he had been lazy, like a slacker middle-aged man, now his eyes gleamed sharply, and he became as keen as a drawn sword.

He stared straight at him, then suddenly smiled.

"An opponent who could threaten my life?... If such a being truly exists, that would be perfect."

"Then, accept this invitation, Yu Qiyu."

Upon receiving his definite answer, a smile appeared on his face.

Without hesitation, he handed Yu Qiyu the membership invitation.

The moment Yu Qiyu touched the invitation, it erupted in brilliant light, transforming into a rune that directly merged into his body.

"Ding! I'm Not Bald has joined the Ciyuangong Society."

Miss Xia Shizi: "Teacher Yu Qiyu has arrived! Welcome, welcome."

Tony Isn't the Richest: "A true titan has descended! I am Hou Jue."

I am Hou Jue: "Hou Jue, if you've got guts, go challenge Teacher Yu Qiyu!"

I am Hou Jue: "..."

Although Marquis Wo Ban knew this was routine, no matter how many times he witnessed it...

Marquis Wo Ban still thought Tony Stark truly deserved a beating.

Fallen Angel Twelve-Winged Black Cat Clan: "Welcome, welcome! Welcome the new member, the great one has arrived.

I am Fallen Angel Black Cat! Please remember me, great one."

I'm Not Bald: "..."

Yu Qiyu looked utterly bewildered; his earlier surging bloodlust slowly cooled.

Wasn't the plan to make him face an opponent who could truly threaten his life? How did he end up joining this... what-the-hell Society? "I'm Not Bald."

Welcome, Teacher Yu Qiyu.

I'm Not Bald: "Ah... come to think of it, weren't you saying you could let me face an opponent who could truly threaten my life?"

As he spoke, Teacher Yu Qiyu quietly opened his eyes and glanced beside him.

So, since we're this close, we could just talk with our mouths—why do you insist on posting inside the Society?

"This one..."

Su Xiao Xiao: "Let me explain, Yu Qiyu."

I'm Not Bald: "Ah... so this Society has a leader! Leader, looking forward to your guidance."

Although Yu Qiyu didn't understand what this Society was, the leader was clearly its head; greeting the head of a new place was only natural.

Su Xiao Xiao: "This Society is called Ciyuangong Society! It can link to billions of worlds."

In other words, it's even possible to connect to worlds inhabited by unimaginably strong warriors!"

Su Han gave Yu Qiyu a detailed explanation.

This dealt a heavy blow to Ti Qie Hui Li, who had been lurking, making her fully feel the gap between newcomers, masters, and ordinary newbies.

Though she muttered inwardly, Ti Qie Hui Li, who had already started watching One Punch Man, only muttered.

She dared not voice any opinion.

After the explanation ended, Yu Qiyu felt a slight interest, but his passion was clearly extinguished.

I'm Not Bald: "... So, right now there's still no opponent who can make me fight at full strength?"

Su Xiao Xiao: "For now, there isn't."

I'm Not Bald: "Then that's truly disappointing! If you ever face top-tier warriors in the future, come find me again!"

Yu Qiyu clearly had no interest.

Without strong foes, what good is linking countless worlds? Su Han didn't mind—inviting Yu Qiyu was always meant as a final reserve.

Yu Qiyu exists more as a deterrent force than as ordinary combat power.

Su Xiao Xiao: "Yu Qiyu, the memory replica templates in this Society contain many valuable things."

Equivalent to virtual reality movies."

I'm Not Bald: "..."

Yu Qiyu became interested.

He instantly entered the Society's memory template, and after casually viewing a few memory replicas,

He instantly changed his mind.

I'm Not Bald: "I take back what I said! This Society is truly amazing!"

Fallen Angel Twelve-Winged Black Cat Clan: "Tastes good."

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