Superhumans of the Dome City-Chapter 1401 - 14: Arrogance Unleashed (Part 3)

Qin Ming thought for a moment, and said, "Fight with them."

"If everyone had your skills, the world might be a lot simpler," Gongsun Ce shook his head, "Let’s talk about something else. Do you think we’ve indirectly helped His Majesty with this task?"

"The Emperor has been waiting for this moment," Yan Qi sneered, "Do you know why these idiots are so rampant?"

Gongsun Ce pondered for a while, "Has the secret war been going on for ten years, causing the radical faction’s power to surge?"

"That’s right. In times of peace, those generals and rogue soldiers aren’t worth a damn. These years of war have inflated their arrogance, made their ambitions wander, and they’re even trying to meddle in things beyond the barracks. Look at that worthless Chief of Staff, how did such a wine bag and a food sack climb to his position in the court? By relying on the momentum of war!" Yan Qi said, "But these fools can’t realize that the Emperor’s patience is also limited. Zhang tolerating those instructors coming to the Imperial Academy, Qin watching the Left and Right Guards impersonate his badge, isn’t this all because the Emperor is counting on us to take the lead for him!"

Liu Zhongwu was startled, "Oh my! You better not speak recklessly!"

"The doors of the Left and Right Guards are smashed and you’re still afraid?" Yan Qi scoffed, "It’s just bothersome because we’re students now. When I enter the court in the future, I’ll make these useless creatures disappear in minutes."

Gongsun Ce was genuinely surprised, "Yan Qi, you smelly painter, you want to become an official?"

"I’m the smartest person in the world, who else is fit to be an official besides me?" Yan Qi said proudly, "Not only do I want to be an official, I want to be a high-ranking one, to be first-rate, to be among the Three Dukes, to become the top figure of this world. I want to sweep away the accumulated evils of the court, to settle the war between two nations, to restore a clear sky, and ensure peace under heaven!"

The leftover wine in Yan Qi’s cup stirred with his bold words, he wore simple black clothing and drank cheap inferior wine, yet his aura was so formidable it seemed as if he could swallow mountains and rivers. Such incredibly overconfident words coming from him bore astonishing persuasive power, anyone who knew him believed this man could achieve his arrogant claims, even if he weren’t a Creator Realm Mage, there’d be no problem.

"Truly worthy of being an inner student at the Imperial Academy, such ambitions!" Gongsun Ce gave a thumbs up, "I don’t have such grand ideals; years of running errands for the court have worn me out, I just plan to live a peaceful life after graduation..."

"Gongsun Ce, with your skills, it might be hard for you to settle for a peaceful life," Liu Zhongwu said, "I, on the other hand, am quite hopeful to land a leisurely official position with my ordinary talents."

The four of them burst into laughter at once, Yan Qi teased, "Becoming an official and wanting leisure? You, fatty, are destined for a life of hard work!"

Gongsun Ce envisioned Mr. Liu’s future appearance, and couldn’t help but be impressed by Yan Qi’s keen insight into people. He saw Situ Yi waiting expectantly, but he chose not to ask about his aspirations, instead turning to Qin Ming, who was quietly eating, "Qin Ming, what about you? What do you want to do in the future?"

"Um..." Qin Ming looked up from his bowl, "I have no idea."

"Have you never thought about it?" Gongsun Ce asked in surprise.

"What I am going to do has long been decided, so there’s no need for thinking," Qin Ming said.

His gaze passed over the tavern window, looking at the little bird resting on the treetop. The dull grey sparrow flapped its wings and leapt up, flying towards the clear sky amidst the heavy clouds. Qin Ming’s sight followed the sparrow, going far away. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

Gongsun Ce wanted to investigate further, but was held back by the sleeve by Situ Yi.

"Family duty at hand, how can there be a personal path?" Situ Yi said.

Gongsun Ce was taken aback, "Has the Qin family already arranged his future? Mr. Qin doesn’t seem to be such an inflexible person..."

"Some things have nothing to do with being open-minded," Liu Zhongwu said softly, "After all, Qin Ming is from the Qin family of the imperial capital."

Gongsun Ce didn’t quite understand the deeper meaning in his friend’s words, and it seemed inconvenient to delve further at the moment. He discreetly sent telekinesis into his pocket to observe the condition of the pointer, pausing for a moment.

The historical pointer, originally inclined towards the positive side, silently shifted towards the negative direction.