Qu Jianlei saw the message, his mouth twitching slightly. What are you asking at this hour, little girl?

However, he was in a good mood, even if his research was interrupted.

Originally, he was a bit upset about the long sword and the Barrier-Breaking Pill, but after finding the hidden threat, he felt these were trivial matters.

"I'm doing some experiments. Do you have urgent matters?"

After a while, Luo Hanshuang sent another message, "That Brain-Computer Interface System... is pretty impressive."

Hmm? Qu Jianlei frowned slightly. Interrupting me at midnight to say this?

After some thought, he instructed Xiaohu, "Search to see if her communications are being monitored."

Although Xiaohu was calculating, it only used eighty percent of the smart terminal's processing power—it's better not to run at full load for extended periods.

Multitasking is no difficulty for it. Five seconds later, it reported, "Four monitoring points, she only bypassed one."

"Open a secure line," Qu Jianlei sighed.

Xiaohu answered promptly, "It's done. Xingluo's processing power is strong, and the protection level is high, but it's not smart enough."

"Don't be complacent," Qu Jianlei couldn't help but remind it, "This academy's strength far surpasses Green Water."

Half a minute later, Xiaohu messaged again, "I've checked. Boss, your lack of trust really hurts my pride."

Qu Jianlei ignored it and quickly sent a message, "You can speak freely now, the line is encrypted."

Xiao Bai Tian quickly responded, "Huh, how did you know I was worried about this?"

Isn't it obvious? Qu Jianlei silently twitched his mouth, "Say what you need, I'm busy."

Luo Hanshuang promptly replied, "The person I introduced to you, didn't you contact them?"

Qu Jianlei quickly responded, "I have other plans, I need to digest the gains swiftly."

Luo Hanshuang replied, "I also want to quickly digest. By the way, speaking of gains... luckily, you weren't greedy back then."

The speed at which she was messaging made one suspect she was also using a brain-machine interface.

It turns out that after she returned to the academy, they compared her past records to understand what she encountered.

It turned out there was no stone cave matching the features she described.

The academy wasn't surprised either; maybe other academies hid the information, or perhaps a batch of interns played tricks.

While chatting casually with Luo Hanshuang, the female tutor unintentionally let something slip.

"Some people thought you emptied the stone cave, what a joke... the door you entered is still there!"

It was only then that Luo Hanshuang realized, even though there were many branches from the door they entered, the ending was just one.

The branches affected the opportunities along the way, but the endpoint remained unchanged.

If the stone cave were entirely emptied, that door would disappear permanently.

This sensitive information was something Luo Hanshuang wasn't supposed to know; it was only because she performed exceptionally well this time that the female tutor let down her guard.

After learning this, she felt a bit spooked and decided to share it with Brother Ran.

Qu Jianlei, on the other hand, was contemplating something else, "How many doors have permanently disappeared?"

Luo Hanshuang stated she didn't know for sure, but was certain that some doors had disappeared.

It was not surprising for Qu Jianlei that the other party could draw such a conclusion, as there must have been precedents; still, he felt a slight sense of loss.

Yet a moment later, he thought that if with all these years this couldn't be achieved, then the vast empire really would be a joke.

Then he got back to business and asked about how the academy valued him.

This time, Xiao Bai Tian didn't hold back, and honestly stated it was thanks to her being there that most of the heat was drawn away.

She admitted the commotion caused by the long sword and said the academy had already started contacting her family to negotiate rental terms.

Qu Jianlei wasn't surprised by this; he actually thought if it were as the other party mentioned, then the Xingluo Academy's teachers were rather decent.

Compared to those who kill and rob without hesitation, their conduct could truly be called "exemplary."

Then Luo Hanshuang also mentioned that the Luo Family's capabilities in Celestial Hook were not small, asking if Brother Ran needed help digesting his gains.

Qu Jianlei's mind wavered slightly but he still declined.

The Luo Family knew many of his roots, and now it's a win-win cooperation, allowing both sides to go their separate ways.

If he asked them to find a secluded estate, should they harbor ill intentions one day, the trouble would be considerable.

Just like his plan upon parting: better to forget each other than to cling to each other's company.

However, Luo Hanshuang had another thought, "Is Aunt Han's pill for detoxification?"

"Tsk," Qu Jianlei smacked his lips and sighed, a good deed really can't be done lightly.

Xiao Bai Tian didn't mind his feelings and cheerfully stated there were thirty-six pills inside.

More importantly, Aunt Han had already used one on someone in the Luo Family who was an A-level; the results were very delightful.

She didn't specify the A-level's identity or condition, but it was certain that with the empire's technological level incapable of curing, it was definitely a poison that had permeated the entire body.

Luo Hanshuang's meaning was that if Brother Ran needed it, she could help coordinate a few pills out.

Qu Jianlei expressed that it was Aunt Han's opportunity, and I wouldn't reach out to take it. If needed, I would certainly find her to exchange.

However, speaking of this, he already guessed what Little White Sweet was going to do.

Sure enough, Luo Hanshuang then stated that it seemed like the academy started asking people to inquire about what was written on her small bottle.

Even if the academy knew what the pill was, if they needed it, they wouldn't take it for free, but she doesn't like this feeling.

Qu Jianlei shook his head helplessly and replied with a message, "When the Supreme impacts the peak, it can be tried."

The Pill Book records that the Nascent Condensation Pill is best used with the Barrier-Breaking Pill.

The next best is the middle tier Golden Core impacting high tier, which also has a good effect.

But for the initial tier Golden Core impacting middle tier, it's best not to use the Barrier-Breaking Pill, because it can easily cause an explosion and death.

Even if there's no fiery explosion, and the advancement is successful, there still remains the issue of resistance.

"Impacting the Supreme Peak?" Even with ambitions sky-high, Luo Hanshuang gasped upon hearing, "Such powerful pills?"

The next moment, she sent another message, "Brother Ran, is there really something beyond the Supreme?"

Qu Jianlei casually replied, "The Luo Family had a Primordial Superpower Warrior, you're asking me this?"

Luo Hanshuang replied, "It's said to exist, but I don't quite believe it... Unfortunately, there are only three of such powerful pills."

Qu Jianlei smirked, "Having even one is worth smiling secretly about, don't be ungrateful."

Luo Hanshuang sent another message, "What's the pill in your small bottle? I can trade one with you one-to-one."

Not even aware of the pill's properties yet daring to promise an exchange, one can't help but admire: Being young is wonderful!

Qu Jianlei remained unmoved; once I reach Supreme, I will naturally seek those Secret Realms.

Moreover, although the Barrier-Breaking Pill is precious, it's not indispensable.

Breakthrough with elixirs, in the future, it's easy to not go far. Breaking through through one's own accumulation is the right path.

Thus he stated, "I don't need this pill for now, and you shouldn't think too much about it either."

But Little White Sweet was straightforwardly promising: you said it, next time Aunt Han sees you, she should call you lord.

Since you, Brother Ran, are so confident, I will definitely reserve one for you, striving to witness the scenery beyond the Supreme! 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Qu Jianlei was utterly baffled: such daring words!

He doesn't believe Little White Sweet has much say concerning the Barrier-Breaking Pill, even though nominally, this pill belongs to her.

At least in the short term, her words are mostly useless, just like a child can't truly control their New Year's money.

However, since the other party has this intention, he also cannot disregard it.

"Who can say about the future, anyway? As long as you don't keep obsessing over my elixirs, it's fine."

Yet, Little White Sweet was not ordinary in her willfulness, "Then tell me, what's your pill called?"

Qu Jianlei raised his hand, putting the watch into the Storage Ring, "Little Lake, let's continue."

An hour passed, and Qu Jianlei felt a bit uneasy, so he released his perception.

Then his brow furrowed slightly, Stone, this guy, arrived unknowingly, standing five hundred meters away, watching the courtyard.

An aspiring person? Qu Jianlei sighed inwardly, truth be told, such things are truly disappointing.

However, what if it wasn't? He quietly retrieved his watch, not holding out much hope.

A few messages popped out, from Little White Sweet, which he chose to ignore.

Next, two messages indeed came from Stone, one asking if he was there, one indicating he has something urgent.

Qu Jianlei relaxed, seemingly things aren't as bad as he thought; Stone isn't aspiring, just afraid to approach.

Such a matter is not surprising, putting aside he's the employer, those who mingle in society for years have stronger perception of danger.

So he replied via the watch, "If you have something, come in and talk."

Stone, receiving this message, got a big fright; does the master really know I'm here?

Perception, this thing, many A-levels with less experience can't master, for B-levels to master it, is extremely rare.

However, thinking more now is of no use, he replied "Okay," and dashed toward the courtyard.

Upon reaching the courtyard gate, the gate opened automatically, and Qu Jianlei came out from the house.

Stone walked into the courtyard, "I'm sorry to come so late at night, mainly because I heard some news."

"It's no problem," Qu Jianlei waved, "What news?"

Two straightforward people gathered together, sometimes communication efficiency is indeed high.

Stone answered candidly, "I was bored earlier, so I went to Red Flame Bar to drink…"

Qu Jianlei looked at him with a strange expression: you're so broke you're out working odd jobs, yet you're going to a bar?

Not to mention, Stone understood his expression, only feeling a sudden heat rise on his face.

He coughed lightly and stated, "Red Flame Bar is cheap and convenient to gather information."

"I heard the Iron Blood Brotherhood people are inquiring about your news."