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Chapter 3
Chapter 3: The Test
A sudden knock on the door echoed through the room. Qin Mu was puzzled. Who would come visiting at such a late hour?
Despite his confusion, his actions were swift. He picked up the meat and larva from the living room and placed them in the kitchen. With a thought, the larva stopped its feeding to avoid detection.
After tidying up, Qin Mu approached the door and peered through the peephole. Standing outside was a middle-aged man with a square face, looking weary and missing an arm.
"It's Uncle Qing," Qin Mu murmured.
Seeing the visitor, Qin Mu quickly opened the door and welcomed him in, leading him to the living room to sit down. The visitor, Wang Qing, was a retired soldier and had been Qin Mu's father's squad leader during his military service.
Eight years ago, during a beast tide, Qin Mu's father had lost his life, and Wang Qing had lost an arm. According to him, he had survived because Qin Mu's father had saved his life, costing him only an arm. After retirement, Wang Qing had taken care of Qin Mu over the years, especially after Qin Mu's mother had also passed away. If it weren't for Wang Qing, Qin Mu might not have been able to hold on.
"Xiao Mu, have your results come out?" Wang Qing