Facing an Ancient God for a Year

Chapter 2685: Chapter 2680: The Confrontational Team Meeting

I would call it efficient. From now on, this transportation system will never make more money off me.

In the blink of an eye, Fu Qian transitioned from the sea of commerce to the boundless ocean of academia. He snorted softly, already plotting how to cash out travel expenses.

It seemed that on the academy’s side, night had fallen as well, and the atmosphere—wasn’t exactly too quiet.

Narrowing his eyes slightly, Fu Qian looked at the two people staring uniformly at him, and noted that this place was even livelier than a bookstore.

On his left and right, both with expressions of surprise, were Miss Liushuang and Miss Wen.

Indeed, leaders can’t leave casually; once they do, people slack off.

Oddly, it was just after nightfall and they were already back to rest.

They even seemed quite happy chatting, having brought out Professor Fu’s tea to drink.

Without rushing to say anything, Fu Qian lowered his gaze to the tea in front of them.

”Ah—Professor Fu, you’re back, just in time as the tea is brewed.”

This small detail was not only caught but seemed misunderstood.

Lab assistant Miss Liushuang snapped out of her reverie, being the first to greet him and stand up to pour tea, afraid the leader might be thirsty.

”Professor Fu returned faster than we imagined; it seems our previous worries were unnecessary.”

Although Wen Li didn’t move a muscle, her expression was also joyful, staring at Fu Qian’s face to express warm welcome.

Oh, young people... attempts to smooth things over with a few flattering words.

Nonetheless, an academic leader is not so easily fooled, as Professor Fu sipped his tea, he remained focused on their previous actions.

”What were you talking about just now?”

...

One must say, tea brewed by someone else does taste better.

As he entered the comfort zone, Fu Qian nearly considered whether the bookstore should also hire an assistant.

”It’s about the Gospel Group, Wen Li provided a lot of useful suggestions.”

The leader’s concern was overwhelming. Fortunately, both had decent mental fortitude; Miss Liushuang and Wen Li exchanged glances and immediately explained with a smile.

The Gospel Group?

Well, it’s true, Miss Liushuang’s sidejobs are quite numerous.

Aside from serving as a lab assistant here, she even manages part of the family business, and even the Night Watchman has expectations of her.

Under such circumstances, managing to maintain a heart of cultivation is already considered difficult.

And Wen Li, who has been exposed to commercial affairs from a young age, offering some business advice is only natural.

This explanation was quite convincing, and Professor Fu nodded slightly for a moment.

Of course, there’s another detail he noticed: in the few days apart, the two young people’s friendship seemed quite good, for example, Miss Liushuang’s address for Wen Li had become rather casual.

”Just talking nonsense, if I were truly handling specific affairs, I’d probably be flustered.”

In facing such praise, Wen Li didn’t claim credit, waving her hand to indicate it was just theoretical talk.

”No worries, she doesn’t handle specific affairs much either.”

Fu Qian gestured toward Ji Liushuang, implying she mainly formulates strategic guidelines, theoretical discussions suit her well.

Hehe...

Seeing Miss Liushuang’s unphased reaction to Professor Fu’s evaluation, Wen Li also covered her mouth and laughed lightly.

”Actually, we talked about Professor Fu’s itinerary as well, but just now it was so magical, appearing just like that out of thin air... could we achieve that by sitting in that chair too?”

As the conversation atmosphere relaxed further, she asked what had piqued her curiosity the first moment, carrying a hint of longing.

”Sadly, this is a special function of the exclusive seat.”

It was evident that while the leader wasn’t around, the two young ones behaved well, not even daring to secretly try the luxury chair.

Unfortunately, the leader poured cold water the next moment, indicating that the item is exclusive to academic leaders.

And any laziness you indulge in may thus fall into the leader’s eyes.

...

”Alright.”

Wen Li sighed regretfully.

As for Miss Liushuang beside her, although she wasn’t as expressive, it was still a sense of shattered beautiful imagination.

”So have you made any progress during this time? Don’t tell me you’ve been slacking since I left.”

Professor Fu paid no heed to these emotions, continuing to show his demanding side, asking for a report on the latest developments.

This...

Group meetings are always terrifying, and the two young ones exchanged glances immediately.

The problem is, the leader perhaps left and came back, about to complete important research, but realistically, it’s been just a few days.

Even if they were utterly unwilling to slack, such a short time for progress, the individuals themselves would doubt whether they’d encountered the Evil God.

”Try giving me a full-force strike.”

Professor Fu still showed no lenience, directly indicating to the lab assistant, intending to personally assess.

”Hmm... okay.”

Having worked under the leader for longer, Ji Liushuang quickly steadied her emotions, accepted the fate of overtime during rest.

As for execution capability, similarly on point, considering the leader said to go all out, the next moment she was already hastily upstairs, returning with a rough-sheathed sword.

”I’m starting now.”

Behold, the Sword in the Stone was directly brought over, and this theoretically ominous blade, upon a greeting, was already unsheathed, aiming directly at the leader’s brow.

Such a scene is undoubtedly the dream of many workers.

Although with the Sword in the Stone allowing a Middle Tier to strike with a Demigod’s power, combined with the inherently fierce Sword Heart Enlightenment, the speed of this final strike was not only slow but even crooked.

That’s right, it was like the Sword in the Stone was taken out for a dance, as Miss Liushuang slowly extended the trembling sword tip, as if a mountain weighed it down, drawing a quivering curve.

Boom—

With such slow movement, Professor Fu naturally held it effortlessly; even mimicking the gesture with his right hand, tracing a curve to greet it, his split index and middle fingers seemed ready to hold up the mountain.

The astonishing part was, upon connection, there wasn’t that crisp ringing sound but instead an abnormally muffled sound, as if a mountain truly crumbled.

”Not bad.”

Professor Fu’s fingers didn’t exhibit the slightest tremble, and he even gave it a commendation.

”Now, your turn.”

Without delay, Fu Qian turned to Wen Li, continuing to assess this genius student on behalf of the Divine Ashes Institute.

”Alright.”

Wen Li appeared completely unfazed, even her demeanor became serious as she softly responded.

And it’s notably rare for this player, known for mental attacks, to also extend an arm like Miss Liushuang.

Crystalline and translucent, like a dream, captivating heart soul... all the adjectives appeared on that hand, and with the latter, she surged towards the initiator of the group meeting.