Chapter 81: Another Special Star Demon

Jiangcheng Martial Arts School.

Jiang Changkong had just woken up, his head still aching.

God knows where those guys got the alcohol, managing to get even him—a Star Sea Peak cultivator—drunk.

Three days had passed since the division of assets began.

During these three days, he hadn’t had a single moment of peace, constantly dragged out for drinks and meals.

First Cheng Huai, then Captain Wang, Shen Jiangxing, Liang Zhe, and finally Tang Ruoxi from Kexiang.

For borrowing the monitoring equipment this time, Tang Ruoxi had also earned some credit and invited him to a meal as thanks.

Rubbing his still-swollen temples, he circulated the Tai Chi Fist Scripture through his body a few times, finally feeling a bit more comfortable.

“You’re awake?” Ji Ziling was sitting on the living room sofa with her legs crossed, engrossed in a rare book.

“Awake, and feeling awful.” Jiang Changkong shook his head. “I’m never drinking with these people again.”

“You’re a big shot in Jiangcheng now. In this major arms case, you took the lead in merit.”

Ji Ziling put down the book, her beautiful eyes turning to him. “From now on, no one in Jiangcheng would dare not give you some face.”

“Same goes for you, senior. Let’s not flatter each other.” Jiang Changkong pursed his lips.

“It’s different. Your face carries more weight.”

Ji Ziling gestured toward the door with her chin. “That junior outside is practically terrified.”

“What’s going on? I don’t have any grudges with the school’s students.”

Jiang Changkong was puzzled. Those who had issues with him were basically all dealt with.

Where did this terrified junior come from?

Stepping out of the small room, he saw a young man outside with a backpack, staring eagerly inside.

“Senior Li Qiuchuan, what are you doing?”

Jiang Changkong was startled. This was Li Qiuchuan, whom he had collaborated with before.

Back then, he was just starting out, with nothing to his name, relying on Ji Ziling and Zhou Wen to intimidate others.

But what was Li Qiuchuan doing now? That backpack couldn’t all be filled with Star Stones, could it?

“Senior, I suddenly feel that I was too harsh back then. As a junior, I should have offered my help to you for free.”

Li Qiuchuan said earnestly, opening the backpack to reveal it was indeed filled with Star Stones.

Only a few were Second Tier, the rest were First Tier, mostly mid-to-high grade, with very few top-grade ones.

“Keep these Star Stones for yourself.”

Jiang Changkong’s lips twitched. He really couldn’t be bothered with them now. “I said they were yours back then, so they’re yours. Do you need something from me?”

“No, no, I just wanted to say that if you ever need anything in the future, just give the order.”

Li Qiuchuan hurriedly replied.

Jiang Changkong understood—this guy was here to latch onto him.

As for the previous conditions, there was no need to mention them. Li Qiuchuan didn’t have the guts for that now.

Among the students, he was now the undisputed top expert of the Martial Arts School.

As for the teachers and principal, he had concealed his cultivation level. Others only knew he was at the Early Star Sea Stage, infinitely close to the Mid Stage.

“Senior, here’s a map.” Li Qiuchuan carefully pulled a piece of paper from his pocket.

“A map?”

Jiang Changkong took the map, glanced at it, and frowned in confusion. “Is this a drawing of the Star Desolate Grasslands?”

“Exactly.” Li Qiuchuan nodded, lowering his voice. “This matter is quite strange. After passing the college entrance exam, I also left the city and accidentally came across this place, where I saw a strange Star Demon.”

Jiang Changkong frowned. “What’s so strange about a Star Demon?”

“This Star Demon looked like an ordinary one, but before we could even get close, an invisible force threw us several meters away.”

Li Qiuchuan said in a low voice, “It’s highly likely to be a Special Star Demon.”

A Special Star Demon!

Jiang Changkong’s expression grew serious. He had already verified the value of Special Star Demons.

If he could obtain another Special Starstone, even if it wasn’t suitable for him, he could keep it to sell in a big city.

“What is the strength of that Star Demon?” Jiang Changkong asked.

“That Star Demon is very weak, only at the peak stellar qi level, but it’s strangely difficult to approach.”

Li Qiuchuan pondered and said, “Once you try to get close, an invisible Star Power pushes people away.”

“Who else knows about this?” Jiang Changkong inquired.

“My three teammates. I’ve already instructed them not to tell anyone, not even the school,” Li Qiuchuan replied.

“Good, I’ll take this map. Once I confirm it, you won’t be left without benefits in the future.”

Jiang Changkong accepted the map.

“Thank you, Senior,” Li Qiuchuan said joyfully, feeling that this powerful connection was now secure.

Even if he were given a Special Starstone, he would only exchange it for some Star Stones.

But giving it to Jiang Changkong was different—it would strengthen their relationship and secure a reliable ally.

“Alright, you can carry these Star Stones back now,” Jiang Changkong said.

Li Qiuchuan left with the Star Stones on his back, while Jiang Changkong took the map into the small room.

Ji Ziling was once again engrossed in studying his rare book, completely focused.

“Senior?” Jiang Changkong called out.

“Don’t bother me. I’ve been very busy lately, and I still need to go to the Martial Market to check on the land.”

Ji Ziling glanced at him and said, “I’ll keep an eye on your land. What kind of business do you want to start?”

Although their earlier conversation had been quiet, it hadn’t escaped Ji Ziling, who had already reached the Star Sea level.

“No ideas for now. Let’s discuss it when I return,” Jiang Changkong replied.

“Don’t rush off just yet. There are two options now. First, you come up with an idea, and I’ll help you execute it.

Second, you come up with an idea, the school takes a 30% share, and they handle all the operations. You do nothing and collect 70%.”

Ji Ziling stopped him and explained.

“What are your thoughts, Senior? And what about Senior Yan Xue?” Jiang Changkong asked.

“Of course, let the school handle it. We’ll be leaving Jiangcheng in the future.

Martial Arts Schools are everywhere across the Federation. Any school can handle withdrawals.”

Ji Ziling said, “As for Yan Xue, she plans to have the school help her open a restaurant.”

Across the Thirty-Six Provinces of the Federation and the Eleven Overseas Islands, there are Martial Arts Schools everywhere, all belonging to the Federation.

Their businesses, even in other cities, can generate profits that can be withdrawn from any Martial Arts School.

Jiang Changkong thought it over and found it feasible. He didn’t have the energy to manage it himself, so he might as well leave it to the school.

Besides, he didn’t know how to run a business.

Moreover, as a certified Martial Artist, if anything happened, he could handle it under another identity.

As for Ying Yanxue, it seemed like opening a restaurant was purely to give herself a place to eat for free after leaving the school.

Although everything would be handed over to the school, some details would still require personal attention.

After understanding the situation, Jiang Changkong asked the two seniors to help keep an eye on things.

Ji Ziling also understood the importance of the Special Star Demon and urged, “Hurry up and go. Don’t let it slip away.”

“Don’t worry. For now, only we know about it,” Jiang Changkong assured her.

“If Li Qiuchuan discovered it, others might too.”

Ji Ziling frowned and said, “Act quickly. If it suits your studies and you can’t get it, it would be a loss.”

“Alright, I’ll go now.”

Jiang Changkong took his weapons, backpack, and a few bottles of water.

Ji Ziling said, “I’ll go to Yan Xue’s place to get some dried meat for you.”

Weapons, water, and clothes were all packed into the backpack, and Jiang Changkong was ready to set off.

Ji Ziling and Ying Yanxue arrived, carrying two large bags filled to the brim with dried meat.

Jiang Changkong: “…”

Just how many snacks have you been hiding in your own room?

Ying Yanxue’s expression remained as cool and detached as ever, not finding anything amiss: “Take it all with you. Don’t let yourself go hungry out there.”

Jiang Changkong glanced at his backpack, which still had a small amount of space left. After stuffing in the dried meat, he turned and ran.

He even saw Ji Ziling reluctantly stuffing a rare book into his bag, claiming it had miraculous pain-relieving effects.

These two abnormal seniors!