Chapter 1056

"So, Miss Ji, you should already know the importance of this mission by now," Gao Yang said.

Ji Qingzhu nodded thoughtfully, "Indeed, the nature of this mission is particularly critical. I have many skilled individuals in my team; Captain Gao can feel free to choose from them."

Gao Yang leisurely replied, "I heard that there is a newcomer in Miss Ji’s team. And what’s more, he single-handedly killed an Elite Demon?"

At these words, the expressions of Ji Qingzhu and Ji Hongzhuang changed instantly.

Are these people really so sharp-nosed?

Qin Qi had only been in their team for a few days, and the news of him single-handedly killing an Elite Demon had already spread?

Ji Qingzhu frowned, "Captain Gao, where did you hear this news from?"

Gao Yang smirked, "Miss Ji, you just need to tell me whether this news is true or not!"

"Or is it that Miss Ji wants to keep such talent to herself as a treasure?"

Ji Qingzhu knew that since Gao Yang was asking for Qin Qi by name, he must have confirmed this information from somewhere.

It seemed likely that someone from their side had leaked the news.

Knowing that it wouldn’t help to hide it, she said, "Captain Gao, you can pick anyone from my team. However, Qin Qi has never experienced such an important and advanced task. Isn’t it inappropriate to have him take on such an important mission right from the start?"

However, the more Ji Qingzhu said this, the more curious Gao Yang became.

He leisurely continued, "Miss Ji, this is a Earth-level mission, and all teams must select someone to assist me; it is a duty."

"Whether or not Qin Qi is suitable, that’s my concern. After I evaluate him, I will decide!"

"What Miss Ji needs to do is simply bring this young Qin Qi out!"

Upon hearing this, Ji Qingzhu’s face undoubtedly turned unpleasant.

Although she was unwilling, Gao Yang was right; this was an Earth-level mission. They indeed had a duty to select someone from any of their teams to assist!

Thinking of this, she could only frown, "Captain Gao, please wait a moment!"

After speaking, she and Ji Hongzhuang intended to call Qin Qi to appear.

On the way, Ji Hongzhuang couldn’t help but feel nervous, "Sister, how did this man named Gao find out this information, and it looks like he’s specifically targeting Qin Qi!"

Ji Qingzhu frowned, "What I feared most has happened. We haven’t had the chance to recruit Qin Qi, and already his achievements have spread!"

"At this point, there’s no other way, we can only ask Qin Qi if he’s interested."

If Qin Qi isn’t interested, that would be for the best...

Saying this, the two had already arrived in front of Qin Qi’s courtyard.

Qin Qi naturally sensed their arrival and opened the door, "Ladies, is there something you need?"

Ji Qingzhu didn’t waste time and explained the situation to Qin Qi.

Upon hearing this, Qin Qi said with puzzlement, "Defending Xuanling Pass? I have no objections to this. It’s an Earth-level task, and it sounds like it comes with many battle merits."

Ji Qingzhu sighed lightly. Although she didn’t want Qin Qi to be exposed too early, after all, this was the battlefield; she couldn’t be biased or fraudulent!

Ji Qingzhu explained, "The battle merits of an Earth-level mission, even when distributed to everyone, would still be worth thousands each."

"If Mr. Qin is interested, you might as well give this mission a try!"

Listening to Ji Qingzhu, Qin Qi smiled knowingly and asked, "So, Miss Ji, do you think I should be interested, or should I give it a try?"

"If Miss Ji thinks I shouldn’t try, it’s perfectly fine for me not to accept this mission!"

Ji Qingzhu was slightly stunned and hesitated for a moment.

In her heart, she didn’t want Qin Qi to take on this mission, but after thinking it over, she said, "Qin Qi, this matter is entirely up to you!"

Qin Qi’s lips curled into a slight smile.

This Ji Qingzhu.

Clearly she doesn’t want him to take on this mission to keep his value hidden from others.

Yet she still says it’s up to him to decide.

Such a contradictory woman!

If that’s the case, it seems he’ll have to find ways to provoke and inspire these two more.

"Alright, since Miss Ji has no objections, I’ll give it a try!"

Qin Qi followed Ji Qingzhu back to Gao Yang and the others.

Meanwhile, Gao Yang was chatting leisurely with a few people.

"Captain Gao, do you really believe such a person exists?"

"With just a Fake Core Stage cultivation, he single-handedly killed an Elite Demon? Haha, maybe Ji Qingzhu made it up!"

"If anyone could really kill an Elite Demon, they would already be famous on the battlefield!"

Gao Yang stood with his hands behind his back, calm as ever, "Whether it’s true or not, we’ll know when we meet him shortly. Given Ji Qingzhu’s reluctance earlier, haha, this Qin kid probably has something special! It seems Ji Qingzhu is reluctant to let her treasure go!"

As they exchanged these words,

Ji Qingzhu had already returned with Qin Qi, "Captain Gao, I’ve brought the person. This is Qin Qi, see if he fits the bill!"

The members of Gao Yang’s team all looked Qin Qi up and down.

Then, Gao Yang said, "So, you’re the one who single-handedly killed an Elite Demon?"

"Yes, that’s true." Qin Qi responded.

"Just you, managing to take down an Elite Demon on your own?"

"Though you’re also in the Fake Core Stage, I’ve never seen you before. You don’t seem to be a genius from great sects like Xuan Yi Sect or Great Star Sect!"

"Captain Gao, this sounds like a rumor!"

Many of those around Gao Yang voiced their doubts.

Seeing this, Gao Yang said with a forced smile, "Young Qin Qi, I do want to invite you to join this Earth-level mission. But it seems my team doesn’t trust you yet!"

"So, I’d like my team to test your strength. Since it’s an Earth-level mission, I must strictly ensure the strength of every team member!"

Qin Qi shrugged, "Sure, I don’t mind!"

Gao Yang turned his gaze to a few people under his command.

At a glance, these individuals were all elite members of the Foundation Establishment Stage, the lowest was at the peak of the Foundation Establishment Stage.

The more advanced ones, like Qin Qi, had reached the Fake Core Stage.

Upon Gao Yang’s signal, the leading figure stepped forward.

"Zhang Chong, you go ahead!" Captain Gao ordered.

The man named Zhang Chong, appearing to be in his thirties, with a small braid,

stepped forward and bluntly said, "Qin Qi, no offense!"

With that, his mana unfolded instantly, directly enveloping Qin Qi!