Chapter 62

The strength of the *Yao Ding Suanjing* does not lie in its offensive and defensive capabilities, nor in the mystic spells and magical techniques it carries. The most powerful aspect of this cultivation method is the terrifying computational power it brings.

After Wang Qi activated the *Yao Ding Suanjing* and looked at the mission list, he quickly understood Su Junyu's intention in choosing these missions. Most of the areas that needed to be investigated for these missions overlapped, allowing them to be carried out simultaneously, which was indeed the fastest way to earn merit points.

Seeing the other three still pondering how to proceed with the missions, he raised his voice: "Hey, everyone, I've come up with a plan."

Wu Shiqin looked at him with some confusion, seemingly puzzled by how quickly Wang Qi had figured out the mission plan. Wu Fan had a similar expression. Only Mao Zimiao, who trusted Wang Qi greatly, praised him: "Xiao Qi is so amazing, nya!"

Wang Qi didn't mince words and asked first: "Zi Miao, I remember you want to join Tianling Ridge, right?"

Mao Zimiao nodded: "Tianling Ridge's Spirit Beast Mountain, nya!"

"You must have studied herbal medicine well, right? You should be more familiar with the plant encyclopedia than the others. In the vegetation information collection mission, twenty-four of them are herbaceous and vine plants. I might miss them, but you should be able to handle it, right?"

The cat-eared girl nodded happily: "Nya!"

Wang Qi looked troubled: "Azimiao, it's hard for me to tell if you're agreeing or disagreeing with just 'nya'! 'Nya' is just an interjection for you, right?"

"I've already nodded, nya!"

Wang Qi then turned to Wu Shiqin: "No problem... right?"

"Name, Wu Shiqin!"

"Calling you 'No problem' and you still have so many issues..."

"Wu Shiqin!"

"Anyway, in the vegetation survey, there are four large trees. Even you should be able to recognize them, right?"

The irritable law enforcer raised an eyebrow: "Even I?"

Wang Qi, impatient, said: "Can you find those herbaceous and vine plants? Is it a problem to say 'even you'?"

Wu Shiqin thought for a moment: "Reasonable and convincing."

"Also, the demon beast herds. You won't misidentify them, right?"

Wu Shiqin thought expressionlessly: "I feel like you're insulting me."

"Finally, capturing ordinary mosquito samples. With your *Heavenly Song Technique*, killing a few bugs shouldn't be a problem, right?"

"You're underestimating me."

Wang Qi didn't answer Wu Shiqin's question but turned to the last, least noticeable young man: "Investigating demon beast herds isn't just about where they are; observing their tracks is also necessary. I think the law enforcer won't pay attention to these details. How about you take care of it, whoever you are..."

"Wu Fan..." the young man responded with a bitter smile.

Wang Qi pondered: "Finally, pay attention to all other missions to supplement them... collecting samples will depend on you, okay?"

"No problem."

Mao Zimiao asked: "What about you, Xiao Qi, nya?"

Wang Qi smiled proudly: "All the statistics and calculations! And data processing!"

Mao Zimiao immediately clapped: "Great! I'm not good at this, nya! It's great that you're willing to take it on, Xiao Qi!"

Wu Shiqin, however, was puzzled: "Why?"

Wu Fan also seemed to share this sentiment: "We're all here for the merit points. Even if Brother Wang is proficient in mathematics, such a large amount of computation..."

Wang Qi smiled proudly again and displayed the aura of the *Yao Ding Suanjing*.

I just love being proud! Let these low-ability people see the power of this top student! Dare to question me? Haha, this slap in the face is so satisfying!

However, the expected groveling didn't happen. Wu Fan still looked puzzled, waiting for an explanation. Wu Shiqin trembled: "Displaying aura to intimidate? Want to fight?"

Damn, at least you're a law enforcer, don't always talk about fighting. Use a more sophisticated term like 'duel'! And you two can't even recognize my cultivation method! Don't use your eyes, use your mind's eye or heavenly eye to see!

Su Junyu's slow voice came: "At the early Qi Condensation stage, the spiritual sense is still in the development phase. It's very crude, so it's strange that they can feel your aura. Also, our cultivation method doesn't have the effect of making male intelligence dull to become a subordinate or making females' desire rise to become a sword friend."

The term "sword friend" in the vernacular of the Divine Continent is equivalent to "fuck buddy" on Earth.

Wang Qi was immediately embarrassed. Su Junyu continued: "Wu Shiqin, Wu Fan, his point is that he has cultivated the *Yao Ding Suanjing* and the *Book of Geometry*, and his abilities in calculation, abstraction, and归纳 are superior to yours."

Wu Shiqin stood up abruptly: "When we fought last night, he used the same *Heavenly Song Technique* as me!"

Wang Qi smiled proudly again: "This top student is also cultivating it."

At least I salvaged some dignity here!

The girl suddenly felt a surge of anger: "You look down on me!" Without waiting for Wang Qi to respond, she walked out of the array: "After we get out, fight me again."

Wang Qi could only smile bitterly: "What the hell is this!"

After the group left the array, they turned back and saw a large green stone behind them. Su Junyu explained: "There are usually illusions here to prevent demon beasts and spirits from mistakenly entering and attacking the early Qi Condensation disciples who haven't yet stabilized their foundations."

After hearing Su Junyu's explanation, the group walked in the predetermined direction with peace of mind.

At this moment, Wang Qi inadvertently glanced in Su Junyu's direction and instantly fifty-six languages converged into one word: "Damn!"

The other three, hearing Wang Qi's exclamation, couldn't help but look back. Then, they all froze in place.

Su Junyu, noticing the group had stopped, looked up and asked: "Why aren't you moving?"

Wang Qi, expressionless, pointed at Su Junyu. Su Junyu looked down at himself. He was sitting on a cushion, which was floating in the air, and more infuriatingly, he was holding a book.

Su Junyu suddenly realized: "Oh, this? Don't worry, don't worry. I've left my mark on you, so this cushion will follow the mark automatically. Also, any demon beast at the late Qi Condensation stage will alert me. Move forward boldly, young people!"

Wu Fan forced a laugh: "Ahaha, Senior Brother Su's pursuit of the Dao is... very determined."

Wang Qi walked over and turned Wu Fan's head to face forward: "Forget it! The book he's holding is *Ge Gong's Cases*!"

*Ge Gong's Cases* is a detective novel based on the true stories of a few low-rank protectors of the Immortal Alliance during its early days, using modern methods and wisdom to solve strange cases. It is very popular among cultivators.

Wang Qi thought angrily: I must have been blind to think this guy was reliable!