Translator: CinderTL
The three girls couldn't care less about Feng Qi.
The moment Feng Qi made his move, they were ready to retaliate.
They weren't worried about potential punishment from Star City Academy. Winterfrost Academy would intervene, and at worst, they'd be sent back.
Compared to Winterfrost Academy, Star City Academy had far more restrictions on its students, making them feel out of place. They'd rather return home.
But Lin Ran's arrival completely changed the situation.
As a fellow exchange student from Winterfrost Academy, Lin Ran held a special position. He was the captain of their exchange group, responsible for all communication with Star City Academy.
Moreover, Lin Ran enjoyed immense prestige within Winterfrost Academy.
Having already been accepted by the Tiger Soul Research Institute, he was an idol to many students, a role model they strived to emulate.
Offending Lin Ran meant incurring the wrath of his massive fanbase within Winterfrost Academy.
Watching the furious Lin Ran stride toward them from afar, the three girls grew visibly flustered. They couldn't understand what they had done to provoke him.
But they soon found out.
Lin Ran approached Feng Qi, his expression awkward. "Brother Qi, I'm so sorry for causing you trouble. They're exchange students from Winterfrost Academy."
The three girls stared in disbelief when Lin Ran addressed Feng Qi as "Brother."
They knew Lin Ran well—beneath his humble exterior lay an arrogant heart. Though polite to everyone, he rarely truly acknowledged anyone's worth. Even within Winterfrost Academy, few earned his genuine respect.
Now, Lin Ran was calling the man before them "Brother" and even apologizing. His attitude toward Feng Qi spoke volumes.
Feng Qi didn't respond. Instead, he turned to Mu Qing, who was still cowering in the corner, and said coldly, "Apologize to her!"
The girls instinctively glanced at Lin Ran, but his gaze was icy. They quickly approached Mu Qing, their faces stiff with awkwardness, and stammered, "We're sorry, Senior Sister. We were rude earlier."
"Get lost!" Feng Qi roared.
The girls immediately turned and fled from the Body Tempering Room.
Seeing Mu Qing still huddled in the corner, Feng Qi took a few steps forward, intending to help her up. That's when he noticed she was crying.
Following her gaze downward, he saw the harmonica lying on the floor, broken in two.
Having glimpsed fragments of Mu Qing's memories through his nightmare ability, he understood the significance of this harmonica to her. It was the last gift from her father.
Every time Mu Qing played her harmonica, she was thinking of her deceased loved ones.
But now, the harmonica that had been with her for over a decade was broken.
"Waaah..."
Tears streamed down her face as Mu Qing finally shed her cold exterior and began to sob openly, releasing the emotions she had been suppressing.
Feng Qi watched silently, then crouched beside her, offering quiet companionship.
As an orphan himself, he understood the feeling of channeling longing through objects.
Seeing an object, thinking of a person.
The harmonica's destruction severed the link to her memories, inevitably causing her grief.
Patting Mu Qing's shoulder, Feng Qi said softly, "Senior sister, let's go get some food. You'll feel better after you eat."
Hearing these words, Mu Qing turned to Feng Qi, her eyes still wet with tears. For some reason, she was reminded of her father.
He had said the same thing to her:
"Mumu, eat well and you'll have the strength to stand up again. Don't cry!"
This was the first time someone had protected her, and the first time she had felt such warmth.
After picking up the broken harmonica from the ground, Mu Qing couldn't hide the disappointment in her eyes, but she quickly masked her emotions and looked at Feng Qi.
"Let's go eat," she said.
"Alright! The 'Food Squad' is on the move!" Lin Ran chimed in from the side.
As for the three girls, he had already decided how to handle them.
By the time they arrived at the restaurant, the peak dining hours had passed.
Fortunately, the buffet area remained well-stocked. After filling their plates, the trio began to feast.
Mu Qing ate particularly heartily, her mood gradually stabilizing as she ate.
After finishing their meal, the three parted ways, and Feng Qi returned to his dormitory alone.
Before he even reached the door, he spotted a package lying outside his room.
It was clearly the Dusk Wolf Rune Crystal he had ordered online the previous day.
After entering his room, he immediately tore open the package, retrieved the Dusk Wolf Rune Crystal, and crushed it between his teeth before swallowing.
As his body temperature gradually rose, the energy progress bar began to fluctuate, eventually settling at 141.76%.
Compared to the previous Dusk Wolf Rune Crystal, this one's effectiveness was slightly reduced, but still within acceptable limits.
His energy level had now met the requirements for entering the Dream Realm.
However, Feng Qi didn't act immediately. He planned to continue strategizing for the future, determined to maximize the benefits of each entry into the Dream Realm.
His bank account balance no longer allowed him to waste any more resources.
The Dusk Wolf Rune Crystal had cost him 880,000 yuan, leaving him with a bank balance of 1,870,000 yuan—enough for only two more entries into the Dream Realm.
Until he secured a stable income stream, he had to play it safe, avoiding the reckless deaths he'd suffered before.
Feng Qi's current state was akin to a gamer preparing to make a major in-game purchase, carefully considering how to spend their money for maximum benefit.
Seated at his desk, Feng Qi activated his tablet and navigated to a shopping website.
Mu Qing's harmonica was broken beyond repair, so he decided to gift her a brand-new one.
He was truly worried sick about this future great demon king who would wreak havoc across an entire era.
After typing "harmonica" into the search bar, the website displayed relevant product listings.
As he scrolled through the options, a silver harmonica caught his eye.
Nature's Voice Harmonica
Holes: 10
Type: Diatonic
Hole Material: Halo Domain - Light Tree Resin
Feng Qi didn't know much about harmonicas, so he clicked on the reviews to read what other users had to say about this particular model.
After browsing for a while, he found the reviews to be overwhelmingly positive and clicked "Purchase."
This harmonica wasn't cheap, as its construction incorporated spirit plants harvested from the Domain Field.
Buying it cost him 30,000 cash.
Feeling a pang of regret, Feng Qi could only hope that Mu Qing would change her mind and stop hating humans because of this.
At the very least, he wanted her to understand that not everyone despised her, and that there were still people who could offer her warmth.
With that done, he opened his notebook and began a new round of "conversations with the future."
In addition to the three previously recorded messages, he started writing down ideas that might prove useful.
For example:
If possible, please marry and have children early, and establish a family tradition. This will allow me to obtain the database access account. Although you may die young, your descendants will eventually include someone who enters Star City Shelter and becomes a privileged member.
Reminder: Act quickly. You might not have much time left.
(End of the Chapter)
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