Chapter 03: Set Sail with Your Dreams
At this moment, the beef was cooked, and a group of people laughed in agreement as they all rushed their chopsticks into the pot. Wang Qi, seeing this, put down his chopsticks and leisurely said, "The future treatment will depend on your performance..."
No problem
Wang Qi, please say a few words to warm everyone's hearts
Snowflakes are falling
Their life trajectories have always been different from those who are currently waiting to participate in the long-distance trial, even though they are in the same academy
What characterizes those who hold power in an empire is that they pursue none of the wealth or status associated with being a tycoon
The cold gates of the academy closed once more, as the crowded students awaited to board the next flying beast for their journey.
In the dormitory building, those who participated in the training examination raised their glasses to congratulate each other after graduation, and then discussed the crowds that were squeezing from the entrance of the academy to the academy square at that moment
In the end, someone shouted and asked: "Wang Qi! Is going early just to be cannon fodder?"
Hearing Wang Qi's words of completion, everyone was surprised, even though they all knew he had a knack for making money. The beautiful Sai was particularly incredulous and excitedly asked, "Last month you said you only had three hundred, and now you've managed to come up with one hundred eighty thousand? How did you do it? If that's the case, why bother being a mercenary? You might as well go into business!"
Their sorrow has already been forgotten by Wang Qi and the other two hundred successful graduates who have ascended.
Oh? The green-haired woman pretended not to understand the meaning of this statement, feigning confusion
Wang Qi was also unpretentious, stepping onto the hands of those who had clasped their palms together to form a makeshift step, instantly elevating himself above the crowd. With a stern gaze, he surveyed the surroundings and declared: "The era of mercenaries has lasted for thousands of years and will continue to endure! The world of mercenaries is filled with countless wonders! The aspirations and dreams of everyone can be realized on this path! We are heading towards a future brimming with possibilities, a life full of excitement! The world of mercenaries is filled with countless wonders! The aspirations and dreams of everyone can be realized on this path! We are heading towards a future brimming with possibilities, a life full of excitement! What reason is there not to eagerly anticipate!"
The man nicknamed "Dwarf" helplessly raised his hands in surrender and pleaded, "Alright, alright, I misspoke, but you know I didn't mean it that way."
Wang Qi laughed and scolded, "Are we friends?"
The strongest foodie raised both hands, wearing an exaggerated expression of pain. "Alright, alright, I know you are the one most valued by the dean—an outstanding individual who truly understands the spirit of the academy! Please, don’t say such serious things; it’s much more comfortable for us to hear you talk nonsense."
Sending someone
If it is said that he is one of the most remarkable individuals at the Mercenary Academy, this statement is undoubtedly correct
Wang Qi, you scoundrel, stop being unreasonable and cutting in line
Because it is my dream. Wang Qi smiled happily and shouted towards the distant sky: "If youth is spent learning to be old, without the vitality of running and the passion for the future, life is as if it has never been young. Therefore, I choose to run to see the scenery, rather than to quietly watch the water flow slowly!"
Everyone laughed together and Wang Qi repeatedly nodded in praise, saying: "To recognize one's mistakes and be able to correct them is of great significance"
Inside the academy gate, a series of angry shouts erupted.
At that moment, Wang Qi leaped over the heads of the crowd in front of him, over the cold, tightly locked gates of the academy, and landed in the snow outside, just as a creature resembling a beast happened to fall from the sky in the darkness.
When a group of people was staring at him, he looked up and said, "The beef was bought with everyone's contributions, right? We should be eating it together. Under Wang Qi's threat, we all gave him our share, and he ate the largest portion and then shared it with us. And now we still have to thank him?"
A group of people began to discuss animatedly, and their spirits lifted. Although they were not the most outstanding individuals at the Academy, the truly exceptional ones were those who had already cultivated the power of the Heart Weapon.
Everyone knows that Wang Qi's abilities are on par with any president of the Eleven Weapons Association. If I were the president, I would certainly send Wang Qi some money and encourage him to participate in other weapon assessments
A group of people noticed that there was not a single piece of beef in the hot pot broth, and after glancing at the cooked beef in their bowls, they all understood the situation.
Participate in the long-distance travel trial
The students on the back of the creature shouted joyfully, completely forgetting to blame Wang Qi for his despicable act of cutting in line.
The classmates around were also looking forward to it, but they all felt that Wang Qi was different. The person next to him, seeing his eager anticipation as he gazed into the distance, couldn't help but ask a question that almost everyone who knew Wang Qi wanted to ask. "We had no choice but to participate; Wang Qi, why are you choosing to take part in the expedition trial instead of participating in the college assessment?"
The countless stars in the sky are growing brighter, and the clouds and mist have quickly settled beneath my feet
Regrettably, by the time of graduation, I had still not cultivated the power of the heart weapon. Consequently, I felt disheartened, knowing that even participating in the martial arts examination would be unlikely to earn the favor of the empire. Thus, I decided to directly take part in the distant journey trial.
The home planet of the Academy, the Empire of Jia Jia, is now behind us, and the azure glow is visible when we look back.
This is Wang Qi's dream, which has remained unchanged since he can remember, and that is—to become a happy mercenary on the road
Wang Qi's friend from the lower level of the dormitory, nicknamed the "Short, Poor, and President of the Comic Book Society," incredulously looked him up and down again and again. "... Are you kidding me?"
Originally, it was irrelevant, as they were all individuals who had not yet cultivated, and may never cultivate, the power of the heart soldiers. Moreover, their lives, as well as the future they could hope for, could only lie on an unknown path, about to embark on a distant journey of trials.
She is the vice president of the Sword Association. This time, she achieved an excellent result, ranking second in the swordsmanship examination. With the influence of her powerful family in the empire, she successfully became a member of the Imperial City Guard.
They are truly pitiable, setting off for a distant journey of trials in the dead of night. A green-haired woman, filled with a sense of superiority, tilted her face upward to look down at the densely packed crowd in the square outside.
Suddenly, many voices chimed in, shouting: "No!"
This is something everyone believes, as it has never been heard that Wang Qi has suffered any losses. It is well known that he, coming from a humble background, enjoys a carefree life at the academy that is not much inferior to that of the wealthy and handsome.
Wang Qi comfortably leaned against the seat installed on the back of the creature, enjoying the breeze and gazing into the void, and said leisurely: "Of course not. The trial standards of all major guilds in the distant journey are different. Once they gather enough people, they will leave. The timing varies, and the content of the challenges also differs. The earlier you go, the harder it is, and the standards become lower as time goes on."
The team leader embodies loyalty
Forget it, it's not like we just met him! So Wang Qi is everyone's good buddy! The rich and handsome, as well as the beautiful and wealthy, from the Eleven Weapons Society are all willing to hang out with him, but Wang Qi chooses to join us in the distant journey trial. What does this indicate? It indicates that Wang Qi remains true to his original intention! This is precisely the bright path for us underdogs
The farther they leave, the closer they approach the moment of embarking on their own future as adults.
The short, unattractive, and poor president looked on with disdain at the spitting, vulgar president. In fact, the academy did not have these two clubs, but the short, unattractive, and poor individual was indeed short, unattractive, and poor. The difference was that since he entered the academy, his martial arts skills had been outstanding, earning him the support of many who similarly prided themselves on being short, unattractive, and poor, thus earning him the nickname of the president of the short, unattractive, and poor club
Hey, hey, hey—" another person called out unwillingly: "What do you mean, dwarf? What's wrong with the police? I respect the police! They work tirelessly for the safety of the public and have always been respected and beloved heroes!"
A person serving as the honorary vice president with eleven types of weapons is something that has never occurred in the history of the Mercenary Academy.
There is no need to use the example of a patrol officer! In the future, when I get tired of being a mercenary with Wang Qi, I plan to return and become a patrol officer.
In the crowd at Guanghe - Tu - Shuchang, this figure is the most watched.
The short one also hurriedly asked: "The minimum deposit for a new mercenary group application is at least 10,000 per member. Are you ready?"
The night is deep
He wants to be a happy mercenary on the road! To experience all the joy and excitement that the retired mercenaries in the village of solitary mercenaries have gone through!
Wang Qi immediately burst into laughter, and amidst the envious gazes of those around the table, he unabashedly took several large bites before finally putting down his chopsticks. He pushed the remaining half plate of beef forward and said, "Am I someone who eats alone? We share our blessings together"
Wang Qi had been filled with anticipation; he had been looking forward to this moment since he could remember
The earlier I go to practice, the better! Who knows, I might just catch the attention of the Mercenary Guild
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However, the cultivation of mental weaponry at such a young age is indeed a rarity. Apart from comparing themselves to this select few, each of them is an elite graduate from the First Academy of their respective star systems. Even though they are aware that the journey ahead will involve competition from graduates of many other academies, they still possess considerable confidence and assurance.
The strongest foodie does not care about so much; they quickly stuff everything they don't understand into their mouth. Wang Qi's expression darkened as he pointed at the strongest foodie and reproached, "Someone like him will definitely be treated poorly!"
However, the flying creature has already gone further and further away
When the gate finally opened, the students rushed eagerly onto the Pababeast. Those who missed their chance and ended up back on the ground exaggeratedly lay on their backs, shouting: "Let the burning blood turn into cold snow water! The future that has yet to begin has been ruthlessly shattered by conspiracy!"
In an instant, everyone around the academy felt their blood burning, so intensely that they forgot their envy towards those who were still celebrating their secured futures within the academy
Does the president know where Wang Qi is participating in the training examination? If there is still someone of humble origins who is worthy of her concern, it can only be one person, and that person is Wang Qi, the honorary vice president of the Eleven Weapons Association
In an instant, more than half a plate of beef was picked clean by pairs of chopsticks, and the people at the table said while eating: "Thank you, leader"
Moreover, he has many friends, regardless of whether they come from prominent backgrounds or are impoverished, all of whom are willing to associate with him. In the eyes of those from humble beginnings, Wang Qi is a symbol of inspiration; however, Wang Qi should not have been part of the team participating in the distant journey trial.
Upon learning that Wang Qi also participated in the distant travel examination, the crowd, immersed in self-pity and despondency compared to the celebratory atmosphere of the dormitory building, suddenly erupted with voices: "Wang Qi also participated in the distant travel examination, which makes me feel https://m.hetushucomcom my blood boil! Can Wang Qi's choice of path be wrong? Huh?"
Wang Qi did not participate much in the lively discussions, only speaking up when others nearby addressed him. He was well aware that his intentions for participating in the long-distance trial were different from those of others. He aimed to challenge the trials of the major guilds, but solely to test himself, with no intention of joining any large mercenary guild after passing.
The others at the table, eager to follow suit, quickly put down their chopsticks and hurriedly poured the contents of their plates into Wang Qi's, saying: "Team Leader, please eat. This is our small token of appreciation."
"Don't let him go up, we were the first in line!" Those inside the door, excitedly shaking and shouting while holding onto the railing, were ignored by the person on the Pachi Pachi beast.
Unclear. The president of the Sword Association actually knows that Wang Qi's figure has not appeared in any of the weapon testing venues, but at this moment, he does not wish to discuss that name. He politely smiled and nodded, saying, "Please excuse me for a moment"
Isn't going early just asking to be cannon fodder?
Suddenly, someone exaggeratedly pounded their chest and lamented loudly, "Then why did we go so early?"
The burly glutton, with his mouth full of meat, called out to Wang Qi without even swallowing: "Listen, he is ready to withdraw at any moment. Give him half the salary, and the rest we will divide among those of us who are wholeheartedly committed."
The surrounding crowd erupted in applause, each person feeling that the night was no longer so cold, and the once dim and uncertain future seemed to come into clearer view
A circle of people began to shout in anger, while Wang Qi fixed his deep gaze on the dwarf. "Those who disrupt unity like you must be punished"
The short man immediately changed his expression and smiled, saying: "Oh dear, I made a mistake. Everyone, think about it, since we voluntarily gave the beef to the leader, it is his meat. If he shares it with us, we should be extremely grateful!"
Wang Qi looked out the window with a disdainful glance, then turned his gaze to the distant sky, filled with hopeful aspirations, and said: "Only mercenaries on the road can truly witness the wonders of the universe. What is money? It is merely a means to meet the necessities of life, just as one uses a bowl to hold food. The difference is that money can address a greater range of needs. But would you make the accumulation of countless bowls your life goal? You would not! Yet, you would make the accumulation of more money your life goal?"
Amidst the continuous flattery, Wang Qi secretly touched his already protruding belly, when suddenly the short man exclaimed, "Something's not right"
The green-haired woman pretended to drink, and after a while, she lightly uttered, "I can't figure out what he is really thinking."
"I want to be a mercenary." The black-haired woman in the illustration smiled gently, her gaze fixed on a figure in the crowd of the square.
He is Wang Qi
The strongest foodie let out a satisfied burp, patted his belly, and seeing Wang Qi's serious expression, couldn't help but feign a gag. "Hey, hey, hey! Speak plainly! You haven't even started yet, and you really think of yourself as the leader? Who knows, during the distant journey trial, we might be recognized by the big guild, and by then, who would still follow you around aimlessly?"
A table of people was laughing heartily, while outside the window, bursts of cheers echoed through the night sky of the academy. However, many graduates like Wang Qi, who were in the dormitory, seemed to be unrelated to the excitement of the competition.
Some people initially did not understand, but after listening to Wang Qi's explanation, they said: "I understand now. The earlier one goes, the higher the requirements. If one can pass, they will be regarded as an excellent newcomer by the major labor unions, and the treatment and job arrangements will certainly be better. Later on, when it becomes difficult to recruit people, the standards are lowered, and it turns into a situation where they only want to find barely qualified individuals to fill the numbers. It is definitely better to go early!"
Following the leader in the future is undoubtedly the right choice
Chapter Introduction: Some people are destined to pursue great dreams! ... Does this statement make you want to laugh? ... Hmph ... That is merely because you misunderstand the essence of greatness ... ? ... Where is the greatness? Where is the greatness? Must greatness be flamboyant and ostentatious ... ? ... ? ... Alright, you are right, let's speak calmly, can you please put down the beer bottle first?
Indeed! By what right?
The short, unattractive, and poor president pretended to be deep in thought while resting his chin on his hand. "That is why I advise you, being a mercenary is a helpless choice for someone short, unattractive, and poor! Do you, as the vice president of the Eleven Weapons, really need to take this path?"
However, the "loser" president is different; his martial arts skills are not outstanding. He became famous for constantly using the catchphrase "we losers". Naturally, he is habitually looked down upon by the truly capable and short, poor president.
Everyone who knows him is quite surprised
A group of people is laughing heartily with great joy
The president of the sword association walked away holding a wine glass. A woman with black hair approached, clearly having overheard their earlier conversation. At that moment, a hint of sarcasm flashed across her face as she said to the woman with green hair: "How could the president be willing to talk about Wang Qi?"
At this moment, what was originally unclear became clear, and someone happily interjected, "That's right! Moreover, if you go early, in case the large mercenary group fails the trial, you can immediately look for another mercenary group to try again, which gives you more opportunities than others"
Wang Qi jumped up with a plaque certifying his status as a graduate of the academy and sat down near the head of the flat shell of the Pachi Beast.
The strongest foodie, while feeding himself vegetables, grinned and said: "The pig has finally awakened..."