Qin Ming had planned it all out perfectly and had no regrets about it, but he was stopped halfway through.

He had just turned the corner of the stone path beside the exit of the secret realm when a figure strode up to him.

Qin Ming's heart tightened, and his first thought was, "Is the speed of a combat-type character really that fast?"

Just as he was lamenting that he was a step too slow, the familiar laughter reached his ears.

"Good lad, I knew you could do it!"

The laughter was loud and hearty, like thunder rolling through the clouds in summer, carrying an undisguised sense of joy.

Qin Ming looked up and saw that the person who had come was none other than Wang Tianbing.

"Senior Wang?" Qin Ming was taken aback for a moment. "What brings you here?"

Seeing a familiar senior in a foreign land brings a surge of warmth to my heart.

"You went missing for a while, and although we got back to you later, you didn't really need to come. But I figured I had all the time in my schedule, so I decided to come anyway."

He spoke casually, but Qin Ming wasn't stupid. Given Wang Tianbing's status, his so-called "having time" was nothing more than squeezing out a break from his busy schedule, and it was self-evident who he was coming for.

Wang Tianbing didn't want to get sentimental on this topic, so he changed the subject abruptly, raising his voice: "It's fortunate I came, otherwise I wouldn't have witnessed this wonderful scene today!"

He stretched out his large, fan-like hand and slapped Qin Ming's shoulder hard, so hard that Qin Ming almost stumbled.

"Although I've always had high hopes for you, you've grown even faster than I expected! Great, great!"

He said "good" twice in a row, each word sounding as if squeezed out from the deepest part of his chest, making the air buzz.

He was genuinely excited, so excited that he lost his composure. What is the thing a teacher fears most? It's a pearl being tarnished, a promising student growing astray.

Qin Ming not only didn't grow up badly, but instead grew at a speed that astonished even Qin Ming.

"I just got lucky, so I made a small breakthrough." Qin Ming casually took a step back and subtly brushed away the other person's hand that was still pressing on his shoulder.

However, he immediately remembered his business and changed the subject, his tone becoming somewhat urgent: "But I just got my hands on a few Creation Fruits and I'm in a hurry to use them, you see..."

If he wasn't in a hurry to refine it, he wouldn't have hastily said goodbye to the students from the formation department at the exit of the secret realm.

Upon hearing the words "Creation Fruit," Wang Tianbing's eyebrows shot up. A thought quickly dawned on him, and he knew exactly how Qin Ming had obtained it.

The entire assessment was conducted within the mezzanine space, which was beyond the scope of monitoring.

"Your consideration is correct." He suppressed his smile, his expression becoming solemn. "This kind of rare item should be refined as soon as possible. You should go into seclusion and don't worry about me."

Qin Ming breathed a sigh of relief, but then heard Wang Tianbing say, "However, before I leave, I'll give you a few more treasures in the name of the academy. Giving gifts was one of the main purposes of this trip, and I can't skip it just because you're busy."

He took out three items from his bosom and laid them out in his palm.

The first item was a palm-sized jade talisman, entirely silver-white, with densely packed spatial array patterns engraved on its surface, shimmering faintly in the sunlight.

The second item was a palm-sized bronze mirror. The mirror surface was not for reflecting people, but was covered with layers of spiral defensive patterns. However, it felt light in the hand, and the material was very strange.

The third item is a golden sphere with a smooth surface, but upon closer inspection, one can see countless fine, hair-like patterns slowly moving inside, like a living creature sealed in amber.

"Teleportation Talisman, Heart-Protecting Mirror, Vajra Shield." Wang Tianbing pointed to each item one by one, his tone as calm as if he were introducing three insignificant little things. "After your mental power is activated, you can integrate them into your sea of ​​consciousness. They will activate automatically when you encounter danger, without you needing to control them. The teleportation distance and the strength of the defense are both linked to your mental power level."

Qin Ming's gaze froze. The three items that Wang Tianbing handed him were things that grew along with their owner.

In other words, he can use it now, and he will still be able to use it when he reaches an even higher level in the future. In a sense, this is something that money can't buy.

Moreover, all three items are for the protection of the Spirit Master himself, which will be of great help to him when he travels outside in the future.

Wang Tianbing solemnly handed the three treasures to Qin Ming, patting his hand as if entrusting him with something heavy. "I know you have a space to carry supplies. After your seclusion ends, make a proper purchase. There are still several dangerous trials in the border war zone. You can consider going there."

Qin Ming's heart skipped a beat.

Border war zone. Several dangerous areas.

Wang Tianbing wasn't just chatting with him; he was paving the way for his next step.

After the fifth level, there's not much the academy can teach anymore; the real training happens outside the academy walls.

The three items that Wang Tianbing gave him were the armor he was preparing for the more treacherous path he was about to embark on.

"I understand." Qin Ming took it with both hands and carefully put it away.

Looking at his expression, Wang Tianbing suddenly burst into laughter and patted him on the shoulder again.

"Alright, no need for that serious look. It's not like we're parting ways forever; we'll have plenty of opportunities to meet again."

He stopped joking, his gaze softened, and his voice lowered, "Seeing you grow is always the most gratifying thing for us."

He paused, as if remembering something, "By the way, is there anything else you need me to pass on or help you with? I'm leaving soon too."

A powerful figure like Wang Tianbing naturally holds multiple positions and cannot stay away from home for long periods of time.

It's already extremely rare that someone would squeeze out this much time to come and take a look.

Qin Ming answered instinctively, "No."

But just as Wang Tianbing nodded and turned around, Qin Ming suddenly froze.

"No, wait a minute." His expression became somewhat subtle. "Little Fatty said... it would be best if you could help take some of the seafood with him; he needs to clear out his space."

The air fell silent for a moment.

Wang Tianbing's lips twitched.

He had imagined many possible requests Qin Ming might make. He even mentally considered who Qin Ming cared about most in the academy, and whether he should pass on a message to them.

But he hadn't really considered this situation.

Aquatic products.

A turtle's inventory clearance request.

"Little Fatty is very career-minded." Qin Ming probably realized that what he said was too absurd, so he quickly helped to explain, speaking faster than usual.

"He remembered the investment the chef gave him. That batch of seafood was his earliest asset, which he hadn't been able to deal with. Now that he's upgrading his business, using it up is a contribution."

Wang Tianbing remained silent for a moment, his expression shifting, before waving his hand and saying, "It's alright, it's fine."

He didn't even feel resentful about being underutilized.

He had heard about the special delicacies that had recently become popular at the Magic City Academy. Ever since a certain cafeteria started preparing spiritual cuisine, its popularity had skyrocketed, and even the students' enthusiasm for cultivation had increased considerably.

If this batch of aquatic products is put into the school cafeteria, it will also promote the cultivation of students.

So after a brief moment of astonishment, he actually found it quite reasonable.

"Then take it out."

"Little Fatty!"

"Hmm." The chubby boy slowly peeked out from behind Qin Ming, a shrewd glint in his eyes.

With his ever-growing taste for novelty and increasingly ambitious standards, he started taking stock of his inventory.

"This lake needs to be cleared out to raise dragon-breath snails and dragon carp. All the odd-shaped and deformed fish and shrimp will be discarded..."

Wang Tianbing didn't hesitate either, arranging for several shipping containers to be loaded and shipped.

His spirit control space is already large enough for storage, and he can easily take some aquatic products back with him.

"Come on, pour it in."

Little Fatty opened his space and started dumping out red krill, blue-backed crabs, three-tailed silverfish, spotted oysters... The splashing sound of water mixed with the crackling of fish and shrimp jumping, and soon the first container was filled.

Wang Tianbing nodded and then brought up a second one. "Any more?"

The second one is full.

The third one was brought out.

The third one is full now.

the fourth.

Wang Tianbing's expression was no longer composed.

He glanced at the spirit beasts huddled together in his spirit control space, trying to make room for each other.

He glanced again at the seemingly endless army of fish and shrimp that Little Fatty was still pouring out, and sweat began to bead on his forehead.

Careless.

How much exactly do we need to transport? How much is left? How will he get back?

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