Chapter 190 – Beast Tide Erupts!

The next day,

Library.

The library was as usual, cold and desolate, with few visitors in sight.

“Beep—”

“Punched in, Qin Yang, work time: 7:45 AM!”

“First for two consecutive days, congratulations! Please keep it up!!”

The attendance machine’s voice was cold and emotionless, offering encouragement…

Qin Yang put down his punch card, opened his mouth as if to say something, then fell silent, returning to his seat with a face full of regret to continue slacking off.

Today’s life remained the same as always.

With nothing to do, the Manager had granted imperial permission to slack off during work hours, which instead felt somewhat uncomfortable.

“Without the thrill of dodging the boss, it’s actually a bit boring.”

Qin Yang sat on his Slacking Stool, sinking into the Enlightenment Space, contemplating the progress of the “True Explanation of Crafting.” His mental energy spread like water, enveloping the entire library, detecting any slight movement.

Jianghai had been restless lately, with too many fanatical cultists self-destructing.

This had scared off quite a few of the library’s security guards.

After all,

For a salary of three thousand, who would risk their life?

Those who could run had all run away!

Now, the task of guarding the library had ultimately fallen on his shoulders.

“Sigh,”

Qin Yang sighed softly.

Just then,

A familiar aura entered his mental range, coming through the entrance and slowly making its way toward the slacking spot.

It was Xia He.

“Why is this kid here again?”

Qin Yang frowned, staring at the revolving glass door. “Here to buy Pear Blossom Needles in bulk again?”

With this doubt in mind, it didn’t take long for Xia He to arrive at the slacking corner in Zone 1.

“Old Qin, I never expected you to hide your depths so well…”

Xia He leaned against the bookshelf, cautiously sizing up Qin Yang. “Now I understand why you’re so impressive.”

Ever since he got the clue from the Commander last night,

He had pieced everything together, tossing and turning all night… unable to sleep a wink!

After all,

What kind of status does the Jianghai Sword God hold?

He is the idol of all Jianghai City, with three thousand disciples and followers, a trending figure online… Among the youth of Jianghai, who hasn’t claimed to be a disciple of the Jianghai Sword God?

But the problem is…

Xia He looked at Qin Yang.

Everyone else was just joking, but you actually went and made it real?!

How absurd!

The thought that the Sword God’s Disciple was right beside him, while he himself had been flaunting his Ziwei Plus daily, pretending to be something he wasn’t,

Filled Xia He with bitterness and insecurity.

“This is just too clownish!”

“What’s up?”

Qin Yang put down his phone, glanced at Xia He’s unusual expression, and frowned. “What are you thinking? Why do you look so troubled?”

“Old Qin, I know everything,”

“Know what?”

“You’re actually…”

Xia He looked at Qin Yang, stammering, still finding it hard to speak openly.

What would happen if he said it out loud?

Would they still be able to remain brothers?

After all, Qin Yang was now a disciple of the Jianghai Sword God, sharing the same master as a genius like Li Zixuan, with extraordinary achievements in crafting and alchemy…

And then there was himself.

Apart from having a bit of money, he had nothing else to offer. While others gave their all, he relied entirely on his father—they were simply not on the same level!

“I’m so useless, Old Qin will probably distance himself from me eventually…”

“Whatever, if he distances himself, so be it,”

Xia He sighed, staring at Qin Yang, nervously clenching his fingers, and gritting his teeth as he whispered, “Old Qin, you’ve hidden it so well… You’re the Jianghai Sword God’s disciple, aren’t you?”

As the words fell.The arena suddenly fell into silence, as if time had frozen at this moment. Xia He didn’t even dare to open his eyes, keeping them shut while waiting for Qin Yang, with nothing but boundless darkness before him.

The words had been spoken.

If he opened his eyes now… what if Old Qin suddenly disappeared?

Shouldn’t a disciple of such an esteemed master despise these mundane mortal affairs the most?

After a long silence,

Xia He kept his eyes closed, waiting.

Qin Yang’s calm voice finally came through, still carrying that casual, carefree tone.

“Tsk, you wouldn’t sell me out, would you?!”

“Sell you? Absolutely not, Old Qin!”

Hearing this, Xia He hurriedly opened his eyes, meeting Qin Yang’s composed and steady gaze as he explained, “You know me well enough!”

“……”

Qin Yang curled his lip upon hearing this. “As long as you’re not selling me out.

It’s fine if you figured it out. Just treat me to some barbecue after work and stop going on about it.”

“That’s all the reaction you have?”

Xia He was stunned, instantly shocked.

Wait…

This reaction isn’t right!

Shouldn’t he be furious?

Or disappear on the spot…

No matter what, it shouldn’t be this reaction!

“What kind of reaction did you want then? Jumping around in surprise? Leaping three feet high?”

Qin Yang rolled his eyes and said irritably, “I’ve given you so many things before, you should’ve guessed long ago. After protecting you so many times, it’d be strange if you hadn’t figured it out.”

His words fell.

Still in that calm and composed tone.

Xia He, listening with his neck stiff, felt a wave of relief wash over him, and the more he listened, the more agreeable it sounded!

Damn!

He hasn’t changed a bit!

That tone was still the same Old Qin from before, not the slightest bit distant!

“Heh, the Sword God’s Disciple is actually my brother! Amazing! Old Qin!”

Xia He grinned smugly, wrapping an arm around Qin Yang as he exclaimed excitedly, “I never thought such a master would be right by my side all along. I’ll be counting on you to watch my back from now on, bro.”

“……”

“Being brothers with me?”

Qin Yang didn’t continue, only feeling somewhat emotional inside.

With the Beast Tide approaching and the arrival of those Beast God Sect followers, being brothers with him… might not be an easy thing…

………………

Evening.

Fuhai Villa District.

On the balcony at home, Qin Yang sat cross-legged, the wind rustling through the plants with a lively spirit. Xiaobai nestled beside him, peacefully enjoying the nourishing Law Power.

Zzz—

Violet lightning surged around him, the Law of Thunder rumbling, ready to strike.

The Law of Wood transformed into emerald fluorescent light, showering down on Xiaobai, moisturizing her fur follicles before being completely absorbed into her body.

“So comfortable, Master, give me a little more.”

Xiaobai squeezed closer, trying to snuggle up against Qin Yang. “This little bit isn’t enough, more, more…”

As she spoke,

The emerald fluorescent light intensified, falling around Xiaobai like a spring rain.

“Yay, Master is being so gentle with this Fairy today too.”

Xiaobai licked her fox fur, greedily absorbing all the nourishment while playfully flicking her fluffy tail, cooing, “I wish it could be like this every day.”

Just then.

Drip—

A faint tremor suddenly appeared in the mental realm, like a raindrop falling into a lake, sending out gentle ripples.

“They’re here!”

Qin Yang’s eyes snapped open as he gazed into the distance, his vision extending past the rows of towering buildings, looking far into the horizon.

A moment later.

Until he locked onto the area beyond the suburbs.It was the direction of the Great Li Mountains!

A violent aura surged through the sky, dark clouds pressed down, and a heavy, oppressive atmosphere spread. Something enormous was approaching the city’s border.

“The Beast Tide… has finally begun.”

(End of Chapter)