Chapter 154 - 119: Fox Race Saintess

Chapter 154: Chapter 119: Fox Race Saintess

He didn’t waste any time.

Gu Qing quickly placed his hand on the Blue Stone Ball.

BZZZZZ—

The instant his palm made full contact with the Blue Stone Ball,

the stone ball immediately began to tremble violently.

At the same time, a cool sensation like spring water surged into Gu Qing’s palm and quickly swept through his entire body. It felt so good he couldn’t help but shiver in pleasure.

About three seconds passed.

CRACK!

The sound of something hard cracking rang out.

A fissure had suddenly split open on the surface of the Blue Stone Ball.

Gu Qing turned to look at the warehouse manager beside him.

The warehouse manager said with a deadpan expression, "Xiaochen, go get a new Blue Stone Ball for a replacement."

"Yes, sir."

The staff member turned and walked toward the storage room.

A moment later, he returned, pulling a large cart of Blue Stone Balls—it looked like there were ten of them.

He had witnessed Gu Qing’s power before; last time, Gu Qing had drained several Blue Stone Balls until they cracked.

To save himself the trouble, he had brought back a whole cart this time.

This way, he wouldn’t have to torture himself by running back and forth later.

The warehouse manager’s brow furrowed slightly. "I told you to get one. Why did you bring back a whole cart?"

The staff member explained, "I remembered he drained several in a row last time, so I brought a bunch over at once to avoid running back and forth."

"Use your head."

The warehouse manager looked exasperated. "It’s only been two days since last time. Just two days. His Qi Blood Strength can only have improved so much, which means the gap between his Qi Blood Strength and Spiritual Strength can’t be that large. Do you really think he can drain several in a row like last time?"

The staff member immediately admitted his mistake. "Steward He, it was my fault. I wasn’t thinking."

He then quickly picked up a Blue Stone Ball and stepped forward to replace the broken one.

Steward He, the warehouse manager, looked at Gu Qing and said, "Continue."

Gu Qing didn’t say a word, silently placing his hand on the new Blue Stone Ball.

BZZZZZ—

CRACK!

The Blue Stone Ball still couldn’t last three seconds before cracking apart.

Steward He looked at the staff member. "Xiaochen, replace the ball."

The staff member immediately stepped forward to replace it.

After it was replaced,

Gu Qing once again placed his hand on the new stone ball.

BZZZZZ—

CRACK!

The third Blue Stone Ball was also drained and cracked within three seconds.

Steward He frowned.

’Three cracked in a row... how can this Gu Qing absorb so much?’

’Just how much did his Qi Blood increase in the past two days?’

The staff member noticed that Steward He’s expression had soured and asked hesitantly,

"Steward He, should I... replace the ball again?"

"Keep replacing them."

Steward He’s tone was firm. "I’d like to see just how many he can crack. I refuse to believe he can drain more than last time."

Steward Tian, who had been silent for a while, spoke up with a faint smile. "I wouldn’t be so sure about that."

’Hm?’

Hearing Steward Tian’s words, Steward He’s brows instantly knitted together. He had a bad feeling about this.

In the moments that followed.

BZZZZZ—

CRACK!

BZZZZZ—

CRACK!

BZZZZZ—

CRACK!

...

The sounds of the Blue Stone Balls vibrating and cracking echoed one after another.

From the beginning until now, a total of half a minute had passed.

All ten Blue Stone Balls in the cart had been drained and cracked by Gu Qing, without a single one to spare.

During this time, Steward He’s face went through a series of dramatic changes, like a Sichuan opera performer changing masks.

His complexion went from sallow to green, from green to purple, from purple to black, until finally his entire face and neck turned beet red.

’Ten stone balls!’

’Ten stone balls broken in a row!’

’It would take me a fucking week of all-nighters to fix all of these!’

’What kind of fucking game is this!’

’I’m done!’

Steward He, now completely livid, scowled at Gu Qing and said, "Alright, time’s up. It’s been a full minute. No more absorbing."

’Fine, fine, fine. So you’re going to be a sore loser, are you?’

Gu Qing complained inwardly, then said aloud,

"Steward He, your timing is off. I’ve only been absorbing for a total of half a minute."

’Saying this might offend Steward He,’

’but Gu Qing had to say it anyway.’

’He would absolutely not let himself be short-changed.’

’After all, Steward Tian was standing right there.’

’He had backing, too.’

However, his so-called backer spoke up at this moment, saying, "Gu Qing, that’s enough. Ten balls is a lot. Know when to quit while you’re ahead."

As he spoke, Steward Tian casually picked up a vial of Elixir Pills and stuffed it into Gu Qing’s hand. He then smiled at Steward He and said, "Old He, let this vial of Recovery Pills make up for the remaining half a minute. If there’s nothing else, we’ll be leaving."

Steward He said with a grim face, "Suit yourself."

"Old He, let’s grab a drink sometime."

Tossing out this cheerful remark, Steward Tian pulled Gu Qing out of the warehouse.

Once they were outside, he explained to Gu Qing,

"Don’t blame your boss for not backing you up just now. If you’re going to blame anyone, blame that Steward He for being such a bastard."

"Let me tell you about that guy. He’s the type to secretly get his revenge, the kind who’d stuff you in a sack and beat you with a club."

"A new Extraordinary Awakened once accidentally offended him, and the guy ambushed him right outside the Night Court Headquarters, stuffed him in a sack, and gave him a beating. A real piece of work."

’Holy crap, that Steward He is that petty?’

Gu Qing was stunned.

’To think that a dignified Night Court Steward would actually stoop to something so disgraceful.’

’It really is like the saying goes: a shameless person is invincible.’

With this in mind, Gu Qing asked curiously, "Boss, what’s that Steward He’s power level?"

Hearing this, Steward Tian raised an eyebrow. "What, you’re suddenly asking about Steward He’s power level? You planning on going after him later?"

He couldn’t help but chuckle. "Tsk tsk, I didn’t think you had it in you, kid. You’re pretty wild. A rookie who hasn’t even officially reported for duty, and you already dare to hold a grudge against a Steward."

"You’ve misunderstood me, Boss."

Gu Qing explained with a smile, "I was just asking casually. How would I dare hold a grudge against a Steward?"

Steward Tian didn’t believe him, but simply said, "I’m not exactly sure of Steward He’s current power, but I do know he was already one of the Advanced Creatures twenty years ago."