"Do you think these things are suitable for a little fox like me to listen to?"
Ansheng looked bewildered, crawled under the table, returned to Ah Qing's arms, and silently poked its head out from under the table, glancing around at everyone bantering with each other.
Perhaps due to the influence of its biological cycle, today's discussion topics were so bold that Ansheng felt its roommates might want to silence it later.
"Why isn't Xiaolan eating? No appetite today?" Ah Qing, who had been feasting the whole time, wasn't particularly affected by Tang You and Lingren teasing each other about their figures, but was puzzled as the little fox seemed quite shy today.
If it were any other day, the little fox should be out on the table, playfully fighting for the Orleans chicken wings in the family bucket.
"I've got an appetite, just wanted to change seats to get closer to Ah Qing."
Ansheng plopped down in Ah Qing's lap, pointed to the cola on the table, and said, "I want ice cola."
"Okay..."
Ah Qing reached for the cola, wrapped the cup with napkins, and placed it in the little fox's arms so Huhu could hold and drink it herself.
"I seem to have ordered something like durian stuffed pig intestines. Does anyone want to try it? If not, I'll give it to the delivery guy..."
Momo, half-full, mustered some spirit, leaned back on her arms, exhaled, and looked at the table asking if anyone still needed food. There were more dishes available.
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Tang You and Lingren stopped their discussion about underwear, looked at Momo, and gave a puzzled expression.
"Why are you looking at me like that? Don't you think this combination has a high-calorie count?"
Momo shrugged indifferently, showing them the menu she'd ordered from, ensuring they knew she wasn't kidding.
"Whoa, chocolate crispy fried pork? What kind of unholy innovative pairing is this?"
Tang You looked skeptically at Momo's order, almost as if seeing a ghost, pushed Momo's phone away in horror, shivering.
"It's quite high in calories, deep-fried and then coated with chocolate sauce."
Momo seemed confused, not understanding why Tang You was reacting so strongly.
"Next time I'll treat you to mashed taro boba noodle soup, then you'll understand my feelings," Tang You said dismissively.
"Hmm... maybe it's quite good?"
Momo was startled, thought for a while, and since she didn't have to spend her own money, trying new things sounded appealing.
"........" Lingren maintained a polite smile, her mouth twitching slightly, looking like she wanted to say something but couldn't.
Are you sure this is food for humans?
You're sure this isn't some foreign spy setting up a biochemical weapon outpost?
"Ah Qing, if there's really no food, maybe we can wander around Lai Foo for some snacks..." Ansheng nudged Ah Qing's cheek with its snout, indicating that it wouldn't touch those bizarre things.
There are only two toilets in the dorm, with five people living there. If everyone had issues, the scene would be spectacular.
"Oh oh oh... we won't eat that." Ah Qing snapped out of it, patting Huhu on the head, with a hint of disappointment in her eyes.
It felt... Momo's point was quite valid.
Food meant for over ten people was completely consumed by the five in the dorm.
During the break, Ansheng spoke about its experiences on the Tropical Continent and the new friends it had met.
"I have something I'd like to ask the Fox Teacher..."
Momo exchanged glances with everyone, seemingly verifying something through their eyes and unanimously decided Momo should speak up.
Cautiously, Momo asked the little fox, "So, if we accidentally killed a creature suspected to be a Spirit Beast, would there be any legal risks?"
"Killed what?"
Lying on the table enjoying Ah Qing's grooming, Ansheng suddenly sat up in shock, staring at Momo with a horrified expression.
"You... killed a Spirit Beast?"
"Is it a big problem?" Seeing the little fox's startled reaction, Momo's heart skipped a beat, and she said with a bit of frustration:
"Actually, it wasn't really killing it. We were attacked, and after running it over with the car multiple times, it finally hit its head and died."
Momo looked troubled, explaining the incident that occurred while the little fox was away on business.
Spirit Beasts are considered strategic resources; Ah Qing and the others were well aware of this.
The Security Bureau is very particular about Spirit Beasts, occasionally even making exceptions for them.
But the Spirit Beast they encountered was quite aggressive, ready to bite as soon as it emerged.
It was a very odd leech, launching toward Ah Qing's face, knocked away with a swing of Lingren's backpack.
Momo and Tang You tried to kick it, but the leech didn't surrender and fought back.
In such an emergency, Momo drove the car, ramming into the leech repeatedly, resulting in a collapse in the woods and falling into an ancient tomb.
The leech hit its head against the tomb bricks, shrank into a dried fish-like state.
In any case, the Spirit Beast died, the tomb collapsed, and the corpse inside flew around before resting on the ground.
"Actually..."
"I bear some responsibility for this too..." Ah Qing spoke in a low voice, "If I hadn't suggested treasure hunting in the Qinling, we wouldn't have come across such a thing."
Momo explained the whole scenario, while Ah Qing added details of what happened before encountering the Spirit Beast.
After injecting the Spirit Particle Potion, Ah Qing didn't enter the Fuli state but remained in full human form.
In such a state, she had an enhanced five senses and a vague sixth sense.
With increased injection of Spirit Particle Potion and fast physical Spiritualization, Ah Qing's sixth sense became more perceptible.
She felt something in a location within the Qinling Mountain Range, as if it was glowing brightly.
After sharing this with Momo and the others, the next night they went on an adventure in Qinling.
"Although I want to say impressive, the Spirit Beast you mentioned probably isn't dead..."
After listening to everyone's many tales, Ansheng roughly understood the situation, motioned them not to worry:
"In a showdown, the brave win. In that situation, naturally whoever has the bigger fist wins..."
"Spirit Beasts are far smarter than you think. They know their own limits, and when they feel they're about to collapse, they admit defeat much faster than you can imagine..."
"But..."
Ansheng looked at Ah Qing, displayed a serious expression, raised its paw and slapped the table:
"Give me a location, and I will take you there myself right now!"
"What a joke! Pushing people, especially trying to bully me, does anyone really think I earned the title 'Qinling Invincible' through spending?"
"Let's also go check out who's there trying to seduce Ah Qing!"
"Just watch me beat it up until it...!"
Ah Qing said something was calling her, and Ansheng fully believed what Ah Qing said.
The Power of Will is akin to quantum mechanics; interactions can indeed entangle each other.
Just like the Mycelium High Tower and Dragon People, they share a connected will, capable of unleashing terrifying power.
Ah Qing possesses the Power of Will, hence inside the Qinling Mountain Range there might really be something calling her through the power of will.
Of course, from Ansheng's perspective, it was just inviting trouble, trying to freeload at their place!