Boarding Life-Chapter 689

Looking again at Master Bai Ling, he smiled and said, "Alright, the rankings have been announced, and now it's time to choose the ore veins. Red Flower Company, Qin Qi. You secured first place for Red Flower Company, so you get to decide which ore vein to guard during the elimination round!"

The scene was once again abuzz with discussion.

"Let's see which ore vein this kid picks!"

"Haha, do you even need to think about it? It's definitely going to be Ore Vein Number One. After all, Red Flower Company is just a small company, without much experience. Given the chance to take a bite at an ultra-large ore vein, would they hold back?"

"If they really dare to target Ore Vein Number One, they'll have a good cry later. The Number One Ore Vein is the largest, and once they choose it, they'll become the target of all the factions!"

Mu Ning hardly hesitated and advised, "Qin Qi, don't choose Ore Vein Number One. Although it's a good ore vein, it's definitely beyond what our Red Flower Company can handle!"

"Just pick a medium-sized ore vein. Although it doesn't have as many resources as a large one, it won't attract unwanted attention!"

She no longer needed to use an ore vein to save her daughter, so naturally, she was looking for the most advantageous choice.

With the Red Flower Company's capabilities, they absolutely couldn't protect that Number One Ore Vein!

Qin Qi naturally planned to listen to Mu Ning.

But at that moment,

he froze on the spot.

"What did you say?" Qin Qi frowned and said, "You're telling me to choose Ore Vein Number One, why?"

A mysterious woman's lazy voice sounded, "Inside that Number One Ore Vein, there is a resource of utmost importance. If you obtain it, you will certainly reap endless benefits!"

Qin Qi smiled bitterly, "Damn, are you crazy? If I choose Ore Vein Number One, won't I become the focus of everyone?"

"Do you think that even if you don't choose Ore Vein Number One now, you're not already the focus? At least those two from the Zhang Family, do you think they'll let you go?" the mysterious woman said slowly. "Moreover, Qin Qi, I have a feeling that the time left for you is running out!"

Qin Qi had always been bound to the mysterious woman.

There was no reason for him not to listen to her.

"Qin Qi?"

Mu Ning looked at Qin Qi hesitantly and was puzzled when he did not respond.

At this moment, Qin Qi suddenly spoke, taking everyone by surprise, "I choose Ore Vein Number One!"

As soon as these words were spoken, it caused an uproar!

"Hahaha!"

"I think this kid is purely crazy for daring to choose Ore Vein Number One!"

"Tsk tsk, does this kid really think that obtaining a top rating means his strength has reached that level? To guard Ore Vein Number One, even the Zhang Family would have to put in extreme effort!"

"In the elimination round, Ore Vein Number One will be the focus of all factions. This kid is just a Tier Seven True Martial, he'll die not even knowing how it happened!"

The mocking voices were incessant.

Master Bai Ling was also quite surprised. After exchanging a look with Monk Huiming and some unknown communication,

he immediately said, "Second place, Tang Family, Zhang Huaizhi, which ore vein do you want to choose for the Tang Family?"

"Ore Vein Number Two!" Zhang Huaizhi answered without hesitation.

Subsequent ore vein selections attracted no attention. Each faction naturally chose the largest ore vein within their capabilities!

But Mu Ning furrowed her brows and asked in confusion, "Qin Qi, why did you choose Ore Vein Number One?"

Yan Qingyu also whispered, "Qin Qi, choosing Ore Vein Number One will inevitably make you the target of every faction. With your and Fei Xue's current strength, facing the geniuses of the Five Great Clans, you have no chance. Why did you choose Ore Vein Number One!"

Qin Qi rubbed his nose, having already thought of his excuse, "Given my current popularity, would choosing another ore vein stop me from being targeted?"

"I don't think so, so why not choose Ore Vein Number One!"

Upon hearing Qin Qi say this, Yan Qingyu and Mu Ning exchanged glances, their smiles filled with bitterness.

Qin Qi's excuse was too far-fetched. They had no idea what Qin Qi was thinking, but at this point, saying more was pointless!

Finally, another half-hour passed.

The determination of the ore vein slots finally drew to a close.

Master Bai Ling folded his hands behind his back and said, "Alright, the allocation of slots has ended. In one week, everyone will gather at Ore Vein Mountain, then the final ore vein competition will commence!"

The factions didn't waste words and left successively.

Master Bai Ling's gaze was fixed on Qin Qi's figure.

"Master Huiming, when do you plan to come clean with this kid?" Master Bai Ling asked with bewilderment, "I've heard that this kid has countless ties with that person from Qianding Palace back in the day!"

"If you place such a heavy burden on this kid, who knows what 'that person' will think!"

Monk Huiming folded his hands behind his back, "The demise of Qianding Palace back then was indirectly caused by the Evil Demon. Fairy Duan Meng will understand this humble monk's concerns!"

"When the time comes, I will naturally explain it to her. As for confronting this kid, that will be after the elimination round!"

"I'm curious to see what kind of confidence this kid has to dare choose Ore Vein Number One. He can't be foolish enough not to realize that choosing Ore Vein Number One would mean facing the geniuses of all the factions with their Red Flower Company's background!"

Master Bai Ling was similarly curious as Qin Qi did not seem like an impulsive person from his appearance.

As for Qin Qi, just as Master Bai Ling and Monk Huiming thought,

all factions were watching him, most with ill intent.

Among them, the Zhang Family members were the most blatant.

Standing behind Zhang Quanhe and Zhang Quancheng was Zhang Sihai.

Zhang Sihai chuckled, "Mu Ning, your Red Flower Company is truly audacious, securing first place and even daring to take Ore Vein Number One?"

"I know you're counting on this Qin kid like a treasure, but rest assured that when the elimination round begins, our Zhang Family will make sure this kid doesn't come out alive!"

Mu Ning's face turned extremely displeased. She wanted to argue, but knowing the strength of the Zhang Family, she couldn't muster the confidence to do so.

At that moment, Qin Qi spoke slowly, "There was a guy named Zhang Quande who said something similar back then. But guess what? He died!"

"Don't worry, I won't let Zhang Quancheng and Zhang Quanhe leave the elimination round alive either!"

His words left everyone stunned.

To Zhang Sihai and his group, it sounded like the greatest joke in the world.

"Does this kid know what he's saying?"

Zhang Sihai sneered, "Mu Ning, this kid might have some talent, but could it be that he traded his brains for it?"

"Alright, I'm looking forward to seeing what you have to fight against our Zhang Family in the elimination round!"

With that, Zhang Sihai flashed a cold smile and turned away.

Mu Ning sighed lightly, still unclear where Qin Qi's confidence stemmed from.

Even if she tried everything within this week to help Qin Qi, it was impossible for him to advance to Tier Nine True Martial and stand against the Zhang Family geniuses.

During this time, Qin Qi also pondered.

He was certainly aware that his strength was lacking.

Being Tier Seven True Martial, he was still somewhat short, nowhere near enough to compete with the super geniuses of the Five Great Clans. The only way was to further enhance himself.

For him, the fastest way to enhance his strength was to win over women!

"Seems like I need to quickly win over Gu Xiaoyou and Wan Huarou," Qin Qi grinned.

Then he turned his gaze to Mu Ning.

If he could conquer Mu Ning within this week, it was hard to imagine how much his strength would increase!