I Have Infinite Skill Points-Chapter 539 Return to Suzhou City

"Does the Dean mean... he wants us to go?" Wang Lan asked hesitantly. Eld Di’s hints were already so obvious that Wang Lan naturally understood his intention.

"For you two—one a major general of Jade Country, the other a captain—you’ve both reached the Star Sea Stage. Especially you, Wang Lan; you’re already an internationally recognized Titled Strongman. Indeed, there’s no real need for you to join the International Security Council. However, obtaining the Council’s certification is necessary. By passing the assessment, you’ll receive the International Security Council’s special agent certification. This certification allows you to travel freely to any country worldwide without a visa or any procedures, which will be more convenient for future overseas missions.

Another point is... in recent years, the Demon Clan has been increasingly active. Our earlier prediction of thirty years might have been too optimistic. The Demon Clan could arrive at any moment, and a full-scale war could break out at any time.

And for pillars of strength like yourselves, your battlefield should be the world stage. I believe you should participate in the assessment... Of course, this is entirely voluntary. If you’re unwilling, that’s perfectly fine."

"Willing, for sure. Let’s just consider it a vacation abroad," Wang Lan said with a smile, shrugging. It wasn’t that Wang Lan was arrogant; he knew he would have no problem passing the assessment. It was a sure win for him.

"Alright then, I’ll sign you both up. The assessment should be around the New Year. It’s near the equator, so it will be summer there. You two can take a break for the next two months; there’s nothing more the school can teach you."

"Are there no missions?"

"Ordinary missions don’t require experts of your caliber, and it’s the same for Xinyu. After breaking through to the Star Sea Stage, the focus is no longer on improving your Star Martial Art level, but on consolidating your Cultivation Level and increasing your strength."

"Okay, thank you, Dean."

After leaving Eld Di’s office, the two hesitated for a moment before deciding to skip classes and head home. Since Eld Di had already given them leave, there was no need for them to remain at school.

In the current climate, it seemed like the whole world was bustling, except for Wang Lan and Jiang Xinyu, who had some leisure. After two instances where the Demon Clan nearly arrived, the entire world’s nerves were stretched taut.

Military factories worldwide were operating at full capacity, and Jade Country’s Time-Space Gem Detectors were also being urgently produced and installed globally. Although he hadn’t seen it clearly, Wang Lan could feel the world’s rhythm accelerating.

"How about we go back to Suzhou City?" Leaning against Wang Lan’s chest, Jiang Xinyu suddenly proposed during a moment of quiet reflection afterward.

"Back to Suzhou City... Now that you mention it, it seems we haven’t been back for almost a year. No problem, whatever you say."

Jiang Xinyu got up, swiftly showered in the bathroom, and then changed clothes. By this time, Wang Lan was already dressed and sitting on the couch, instructing Xiao Ai to clean regularly, air out the place regularly...

"Shall we drive back, or will you teleport us directly?"

"Let’s drive. I didn’t realize how precious this Power of Space was before. Later, when I wanted to use it, I often found I couldn’t. It’s hard to recharge it fully, and I’ve just used most of it to save time. Unless absolutely necessary, I can’t use teleportation anymore."

Since it wasn’t a holiday and they had missed the rush hour, the drive back to Suzhou City was smooth and unobstructed. After arriving in Suzhou City, Jiang Xinyu gave Wang Lan a kiss, then took his car and drove home, not even inviting him to come with her.

Wang Lan suddenly realized that he used to visit Jiang Xinyu’s home quite frequently, but since they had officially become a couple, his visits had become few and far between.

With his aunt and Jiajia not in Suzhou City, and Xu Xiangwen and the others busy with internships, the only people Wang Lan really knew in Suzhou City were his ’brothers’ from the Tianjian Bureau and Hu Qing. Due to the changing global situation, it seemed all Tianjian Bureaus across the country were quite busy. After some thought, Wang Lan decided not to disturb the Tianjian Bureau and instead called Hu Qing.

Receiving Wang Lan’s call, Hu Qing was clearly surprised. "Well, if it isn’t Major General Wang... no, I should call you Greedy Wolf Crown! You’re a very busy man. What brings you to call me all of a sudden? I’m truly flattered, and a bit overwhelmed," Hu Qing said.

"If you keep talking like that, I’m hanging up."

"No, no, no! I’m just kidding, just kidding. So, what’s up? Why’d you call?"

"Nothing much. I’m back in Suzhou City, just bored and alone."

"Bored? Well, that’s perfect! Come on, I’ll treat you to some drinks."

"Aren’t you on duty? Aren’t you busy?"

"Busy my ass! I’m bored stiff! Ever since the Suzhou Tianjian Bureau expanded, its sheer presence is enough to scare the local troublemakers so badly they’re shaking in their boots. With no cases, we’re idle. Pick a place. It’s been a long time since we last met; let’s grab a couple of drinks."

"Alright then."

Previously, Wang Lan couldn’t handle alcohol; one cup would often be enough to knock him out. But as his Cultivation Level rose, his tolerance for alcohol gradually improved. This was likely related to his enhanced physical constitution.

Becoming a Star Martial Warrior could cure alcohol allergies, and naturally, it could also help someone with poor alcohol tolerance build up resistance.

At Rong’an Plaza, Wang Lan and Hu Qing ordered several good dishes and two bottles of fine liquor. As they sipped their drinks, their conversation began to flow freely.

"Although I’ve always known your future was immeasurable, I truly didn’t expect you to be such a demon. You’re only twenty, and you’re already a Titled Strongman! Excluding the Five Emperors, you’ve reached the pinnacle among all Star Martial Warriors."

"For me, it’s been manageable. But sometimes, looking back and reflecting... it’s still frightening. The experiences of these past years... it’s a long story. Come on, cheers."

"By the way, Hu Qing, what about you? We haven’t sat down and talked like this for a long time, have we? It’s been over two years, since I started college," Wang Lan asked.

"What else is new with me? You laid a solid foundation back then. The underworld of Suzhou City... was almost wiped clean before you even graduated. Thanks to the merits you helped me earn back then, I managed to become a deputy director. Not bad, huh? In a few years, when the director retires, I’ll probably have hit my ceiling."

"Your kid must be three years old by now, right?"

"Yeah, three. He’s very robust and spoiled rotten by his mom; I can hardly discipline him at all."

"You’re really something else! You’ve only known Xiaoling for three years, and your kid is already three? That’s some serious efficiency."

"Stop teasing me. It was an accident. We originally planned to get married and then wait three years before having children, but it ended up being a shotgun wedding. Feifei is in middle school now, at Number One Middle School. She was heartbroken for a long time after Jiajia left and has become much quieter and more introverted since."

"It couldn’t be helped; that’s just how things are. What level is Feifei at now?"

Hu Qing raised his glass, took a smug sip, and said, "Star Shine Stage, peak!"

"Oh? That fast?"

"Feifei has a natural talent for Star Power. Plus, with the widespread popularization of the Heavenly Earth Star Power extraction method, her cultivation soared as if she were on a rocket. She broke through to the Star Shine Stage during the summer vacation after fifth grade. By the time she started middle school, she was already in the late Star Shine Stage.

"Even though I’m at the Star Cloud Stage now, if we really fought, I wouldn’t necessarily be her match."

"Hmm... A peak Star Shine Stage defeating a Star Cloud Stage... it’s barely plausible," Wang Lan mused, and Hu Qing’s face stung at his words.

"Hey, don’t rub it in like that! I’m at the peak of the Star Cloud Stage, you know."

"Huh? You’ve reached the peak Star Cloud Stage at your age? That’s not scientific."

"’Not scientific,’ my foot! I’m only twenty-eight, alright? I’ve still got at least seven years until I reach my peak potential. In those seven years, I’ll definitely break through to the Galaxy Stage. Don’t you dare look down on me!"

"Alright, alright. Come on, cheers!"

A few drinks and some casual conversation managed to dispel Wang Lan’s sudden feelings of emptiness and loneliness. By the time they parted ways around two or three in the afternoon, Wang Lan’s mood had returned to normal.

People do tend to get sentimental all of a sudden, usually when they have too much time on their hands.

Back home, he lounged on the couch watching TV, and before he knew it, the sky gradually darkened. Suddenly, the elevator door opened, and Jiang Xinyu unexpectedly arrived.

Wang Lan looked at Jiang Xinyu stepping out of the elevator, bewildered. "Didn’t you go home? Why are you back?"

"I couldn’t get used to staying at home, so I made an excuse and slipped out after dinner."

Hearing this reason, the corner of Wang Lan’s mouth twitched. Can’t get used to staying at home? What kind of excuse is that?

Jiang Xinyu’s nose twitched slightly, her brows furrowing a little. "Have you been drinking?"

"Yeah, after you left, I had a meal with Hu Qing. Can you still smell the alcohol on me? If so, I’ll use my cultivation to expel it."

"No, it’s not that. Weren’t you the type to get knocked out by a single drink?"

"That was ages ago! What was my Cultivation Level back then? Now I’m a Star Sea Stage expert; getting knocked out by one drink? That would be ridiculous!"

"It seems it still affects you a bit," Jiang Xinyu said with a faint smile.

"Speaking of which, won’t your parents worry about you staying out? Or does Uncle Jiang already know we’re living together?"

"I didn’t tell them, but they’ve probably guessed. When I left, I just said I wouldn’t be back tonight. Mom and Dad just said, ’Oh,’ and didn’t ask anything else."

"Sigh... Looks like I’ll have to visit them properly soon, or Uncle Jiang might get annoyed."

"No, there’s no need," Jiang Xinyu said, a little flustered, her tone slightly stiff.

"I was planning to just order some takeout, but since you’re here, shall we go out to eat?"

"I’ve already had dinner."

"Just come with me. Besides, Star Martial Warriors don’t get fat anyway."

"Okay."

As Wang Lan got up to change, intending to head out, his cell phone rang. It was an unfamiliar number.

"Hello?"

"Guess who I am?" The voice on the other end was crisp and pure, like a young girl’s. Hearing it, Jiang Xinyu froze as if under a spell.

"Is that you, Feifei?" There was a slight stiffness in Wang Lan’s smile.

"Yes, yes, yes, this is my phone! My brother told me you were back."

"Yeah, I had lunch with your brother just this afternoon."

"Brother Lan, you came back but didn’t even come to see me... Brother Lan, I don’t have school tomorrow. Can I come find you? Um... I have some questions about my cultivation I’d like to ask you about."

"Tomorrow... No problem. I actually want to test your cultivation progress. If you perform well, I have a reward for you. Let’s meet at the Tianjian Bureau in the morning; they have a suitable training ground there."

"Oh, okay! Then I’ll see you tomorrow, Brother Lan."

"Alright."

After hanging up, Wang Lan smiled sheepishly at Jiang Xinyu. "That kid, Feifei, wants me to give her some guidance on her cultivation."

Jiang Xinyu had a contemplative expression. "Feifei isn’t a little kid anymore. She should be thirteen by now, right?"

"Yeah, but isn’t a thirteen-year-old still a kid?"

"To us, perhaps. But not to herself. A thirteen-year-old’s mind can be quite mature. Don’t you think Feifei’s attachment to you... is a bit much?"

"Hmm!" Wang Lan nodded, readily admitting, "I saved her life back then. To her, I’m the person who gave her a second chance at life, so it’s normal for her to be somewhat attached to me."

"I’m just worried it’s more than just attachment."

"I understand your concern, but she’s only thirteen now. Although she’s maturing, she’s still a child. She should be able to understand these things more clearly when she’s a bit older. Let’s go!"

"Okay."