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Chapter 512 - 382: I Saved You · Oct 13, 2026

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501 Chapter 501 - 373: Maiden Star Realm 2026-10-13
502 Chapter 502 - 374: News 2026-10-13
503 Chapter 503 - 375: Exposed 2026-10-13
504 Chapter 504 - 376: The Former Supreme 2026-10-13
505 Chapter 505 - 377: Old and Shrewd 2026-10-13
506 Chapter 506 - 378: Unexpected Discovery 2026-10-13
507 Chapter 507 - 379: Returning the Favor – Targeted (Double-Length - , Please Vote) 2026-10-13
508 Chapter 508 - 379: Returning the Favor – Targeted (Double-Length - , Please Vote) 2026-10-13
509 Chapter 509 - 379: Returning the Favor – Targeted (Double-Length - , Please Vote) 2026-10-13
510 Chapter 510 - 379: Returning the Favor – Targeted (Double-Length - , Please Vote) 2026-10-13
511 Chapter 511 - 381: Targeted at Every Turn 2026-10-13
512 Chapter 512 - 382: I Saved You 2026-10-13
513 Chapter 513 - 383: The Supreme’s Curiosity 2026-10-13
514 Chapter 514 - 384: Best Not to Act Rashly 2026-10-13
515 Chapter 515 - 385: Get Lost 2026-10-13
516 Chapter 516 - 386: Spare Me 2026-10-13
517 Chapter 517 - 387: Fighting Fire with Fire 2026-10-13
518 Chapter 518 - 388: The Hunt 2026-10-13
519 Chapter 519 - 389: No Other Choice 2026-10-13
520 Chapter 520 - 390: Enchanting Heart 2026-10-13
521 Chapter 521 - 391: So Tough 2026-10-13
522 Chapter 522 - 392: Going Too Far Is as Bad as Not Going Far Enough (Second Update) 2026-10-13
523 Chapter 523 - 393: Rushing Between Venues 2026-10-13
524 Chapter 524 - 394: Comprehensive Assessment 2026-10-13
525 Chapter 525 - 395: Divergent Opinions 2026-10-13
526 Chapter 526 - 396: Xiaohu’s Unusual Movement 2026-10-13
527 Chapter 527 - 397: Still Just a Child 2026-10-13
528 Chapter 528 - 398: Other Civilizations 2026-10-13
529 Chapter 529 - 399: Above the Supreme 2026-10-13
530 Chapter 530 - 400: Intensifying the Effort 2026-10-13
531 Chapter 531 - 401: Laying Low 2026-10-13
532 Chapter 532 - 402: Volunteering 2026-10-13
533 Chapter 533 - 403: The Dignity of Teachers 2026-10-13
534 Chapter 534 - 404: Immunity 2026-10-13
535 Chapter 535 - 405: No Resisting Allowed 2026-10-13
536 Chapter 536 - 406: The Killer Isn’t So Cold 2026-10-13
537 Chapter 537 - 407: Beat Me First, Then We’ll Talk 2026-10-13
538 Chapter 538 - 408: Evidence 2026-10-13
539 Chapter 539 - 409: The Patrol Guard’s Discovery 2026-10-13
540 Chapter 540 - 410: Taking Turns 2026-10-13
541 Chapter 541 - 411: Get Him 2026-10-13
542 Chapter 542 - 412: Coming to the Door 2026-10-13
543 Chapter 543 - 413: Not a Single Good Apple 2026-10-13
544 Chapter 544 - 414: Misgivings 2026-10-13
545 Chapter 545 - 415: The Tree Longs for Stillness, but the Wind Will Not Cease 2026-10-13
546 Chapter 546 - 416: Declaration of War 2026-10-13
547 Chapter 547 - 417: Failed Fishing Expedition 2026-10-13
548 Chapter 548 - 418: Whale Fall 2026-10-13
549 Chapter 549 - 419: I’m Not Worthy 2026-10-13
550 Chapter 550 - 420: Madness 2026-10-13

Chapter 512: Chapter 382: I Saved You

Sister Mary said, ”What a pity,” but her expression didn’t show any pity at all.

On the contrary, there was a somewhat playful look in her eyes.

Qu Jianlei couldn’t be bothered to respond, thinking, just a Modified Warrior who can’t stomach Exotic Beast Meat, shouldn’t you be the one feeling pitiful?

However, Zi Jiu Immortal sighed softly and spoke expressionlessly, ”Sister Mary, is today’s food not good?”

Upon hearing this, Sister Mary’s face changed slightly. After knowing the female professor for so many years, when had she ever heard her speak like this?

Ziu Jiu Immortal, who had always been gentle and elegant, now actually disliked her speaking too much?

She knew the other’s character, speaking like this already showed extreme dissatisfaction.

Sister Mary awkwardly smiled, ”Jiu Immortal, I was just concerned about you, it seems like I was wrong.”

After saying this, she stood up and slowly left—her slow pace was because she wanted to hear an explanation from the other side.

All the Academy’s teachers knew, although Zi Jiu Immortal had high cultivation level and potential, she possessed great poise.

However, it was unfortunate that even after she returned to her seat, she never got an explanation from the other.

Zi Jiu Immortal was very confident as she told Qu Jianlei, ”Try it, the Academy’s food is very famous.”

Qu Jianlei took a bite, and couldn’t help but twitch his mouth: you call this delicious?

This taste... is really hard to describe, there’s nothing particularly strong, but it’s rather odd.

Primarily, it’s very bland. Qu Jianlei’s former self liked gourmet food, could tolerate original flavors, but at least add some salt?

It’s as if Zi Jiu Immortal heard his inner thoughts, ”Does it taste bland?”

”A bit,” Qu Jianlei nodded, ”It doesn’t seem appetizing at all.”

”Then eat more vegetables and less rice,” Zi Jiu Immortal nonchalantly replied, ”Dishes high in salt are for heavy physical laborers.”

Qu Jianlei was left speechless, actually, on Blue Star, he had heard a similar saying.

Some say that one could judge a family’s financial condition or background by the level of saltiness in their food.

Those who love heavy salt and oil couldn’t afford dishes at home, those who aren’t finicky about food have a bland taste.

But to him, this saying was nonsense; eating like this with beer, if not obesity, then electrolyte imbalance.

He helplessly smiled, ”So many people awaken in the Imperial, I thought such prejudices didn’t exist.”

Superpower Warriors not only perform heavy labor, being able to eat effectively enhances cultivation level.

Zi Jiu Immortal chewed two more mouthfuls and swallowed, nonchalantly answering.

”Just a kind of trend. Everyone lives under others’ scrutiny... isn’t that right?”

”Anyway, just this once,” Qu Jianlei replied gloomily, then ate heartily.

When he finished, Zi Jiu Immortal had only eaten about half - mostly because her eating manners were very elegant.

Some teachers had been watching him, and seeing his way of eating couldn’t help but shake their heads: a bit uncouth.

Qu Jianlei didn’t care what they thought, eating quickly was a habit he painstakingly cultivated.

With more battle experiences, you learn that replenishing energy quickly is key!

But the Imperial’s trend is strange, it’s filled with slaughter, yet how did such a noble elegance develop?

After the two finished and left, someone quietly commented in the cafeteria.

”Zi Jiu Immortal rarely invites someone for a meal, and it’s a brute? Her taste is a bit... uh, off.”

”The young man looks presentable, but unfortunately, he doesn’t have much cultivation and isn’t from a wealthy family...”

In the afternoon nothing particular happened; Qu Jianlei earnestly sorted through the Academy’s library.

One must admit, the title of First Academy is not in vain; the variety of professional books is truly ample.

Besides his interest in mechanical manufacturing and maintenance, and medicine, there were many books on Superpower Cultivation.

Regrettably, the threshold was too high, the former required various prerequisites, the latter required a vast amount of ”Academy Contribution Points.”

Qu Jianlei genuinely felt tempted; he considered for a moment, then asked Zi Jiu Immortal a question.

”If I work as a librarian at your academy, would I be allowed to read books at will?”

”No,” Zi Jiu Immortal answered very bluntly.

However, she immediately added, ”But both the threshold and contribution points can be bought... provided you’re willing to spend money.”

”They can be bought?” Qu Jianlei was once again taken aback, the information barrier is so solid, yet someone dares to defy it?

”This is quite normal, isn’t it?” Zi Jiu Immortal casually responded, ”There are always people with no ambition anywhere...”

”Especially those who are older, willing to make some money to enjoy their later years, to them, compared to cultivation, Silver Notes are more reliable.”

Qu Jianlei was silent, and after a while, he slowly nodded, ”Well, that’s also the case.”

No need to make a fuss, in those top academies on Blue Star, such people abound.

There are indeed people seriously engaged in academia, but those muddling through... are overwhelmingly numerous.

If you can balance making money with academia, you’re already practically responsible.

Anyway, Qu Jianlei thinks, compared to his muddling through, those are the ones truly idling away.

As it was nearing the end of the workday, he said goodbye to Zi Jiu Immortal—why make things difficult for a fellow librarian?

Zi Jiu Immortal left the library with him, her expression changing as soon as they passed through the door.

Outside in the parking lot sat a large off-road vehicle with its windows rolled down.

An Chongfeng was seated in the driver’s seat, engrossed in a book.

Upon seeing them emerge, he glanced up once, expressionless, before returning to his reading.

Clearly, his focus wasn’t on the book; his intentions were evident.

”Tsk,” Qu Jianlei clicked his tongue and sighed, unable to comprehend the other’s obsession—was being alive not good enough?

He then glanced at Zi Jiu Immortal, ”You saw it yourself, don’t blame me... better head back early.”

”Don’t,” Zi Jiu Immortal understood; the guy was likely harboring murderous intent.

Not to mention whether Panda could kill him or not, the key point was that she couldn’t just sit by idly, ”Let me contact the great-grandmother first.”

She could personally escort Qu Jianlei home, but ignoring social considerations, she couldn’t possibly send Panda home every day, right?

Besides, she knew An Chongfeng a bit; he was relatively solitary and explosive. However, once he set his mind on something, he wouldn’t stop halfway.

Zi Jiu Immortal felt she couldn’t persuade An Chongfeng, especially since the other party was A-level, which made other school connections useless.

However, her great-grandmother was always cold but never let her down.

Normally, she might not be able to convince the elderly lady, but considering Panda’s situation... there should be an exception, right?

Zi Jiu Immortal managed to reach her great-grandmother, and as expected, the lady expressed decisively upon hearing.

”Got it, I’ll make arrangements. Remember to tell Panda to head back to the library first.”

About two minutes after ending the call, An Chongfeng connected with his own watch, ”Hello, Mr. Dean.”

The dean wasn’t actually that old. It was just that after advancing to Supreme Level, he retired from being vice-dean and stepped back.

At the same time, the previous dean was transferred away. It was meant for him to focus on safeguarding the academy.

Suddenly, the communication watch erupted in angry roars that Qu Jianlei and Zi Jiu Immortal could faintly hear even without using superpowers.

The yelling lasted a full minute, and when An Chongfeng hung up and raised his head again, his face was filled with helplessness.

After pondering a bit, he opened the car door and stepped out, coming to stand by Qu Jianlei’s car.

Instead of paying attention to Qu Jianlei, he looked directly at Zi Jiu Immortal and spoke emotionlessly.

”I don’t know how you managed to sway the dean, but now I need to tell you, I’m really lacking money!”

”This time, you’ve thwarted me, but just let it go... I hope there won’t be a next time!”

Zi Jiu Immortal heard this, laughed angrily, quite unusually for someone who values composure.

”Lord An Chongfeng, as a colleague, I feel obliged to remind you of something... I didn’t thwart you, I saved you!”

”Saved me?” An Chongfeng was stunned upon hearing.

Zi Jiu Immortal ignored him, waving to Qu Jianlei, ”Drive slowly, remember what I said.”

The dean had already been informed and had stated his stance—if anyone was blind enough to challenge Panda, even killing someone wouldn’t cause much trouble.

”Alright,” Qu Jianlei nodded, getting into his off-road vehicle.

Watching the vehicle leave in the dust, Zi Jiu Immortal finally refocused on An Chongfeng, speaking with an emotionless look.

”How much did Celt promise you?”

An Chongfeng hadn’t yet recovered from his shock. He steadied himself before speaking again, ”You saved me?”

Zi Jiu Immortal stared at him for about ten seconds before her lips parted slightly, ”What do you think could make the dean so enraged?”

Reflecting on this, An Chongfeng’s face instantly went pale, ”Did I get caught up in a Supreme Level vortex?”

Zi Jiu Immortal didn’t respond, simply watching him silently.

After a moment of contemplation, An Chongfeng finally spoke slowly, ”He promised me a huge sum of money... just to injure this person.”

Zi Jiu Immortal said solemnly, ”Whether he gets hurt or not isn’t important; what’s important is... you will die!”

Really? An Chongfeng’s eyes flashed with defiance, as he too harbored his own pride.

Being an Earth Attribute A-level, others might find injuring him easy, but killing him... that’s quite challenging.

Yet thinking of the enraged dean, he decided to accept this notion.

He sighed, ”Thank you, Professor Zi Jiu Immortal, feel free to approach me with anything in the future.”

Zi Jiu Immortal shook her head, sighed helplessly, ”This time, I’ve paid a price not small either.”

While things were straightforward with her great-grandmother, contacting the dean... would always incur a favor.

Supreme Level favors aren’t easily repayable, even if the debt wouldn’t be on her.

Moreover, her great-grandmother was inherently cold; next time she needs assistance, it would certainly be more difficult.

When Qu Jianlei arrived at the library, work hours had long ended—Green Water Academy was vast, coinciding with class endings and dinner time.

However, Granny Jia hadn’t left, still occupying her guard room.

Upon seeing Qu Jianlei enter, her expression became serious as she asked, ”Your adversary, how are they connected to the Tru Conglomerate?”

(Updated to, end of the month, can we push for more monthly votes? There really isn’t double anymore.)

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