Qin Jue Ming nodded, "Huang Biao just told me."
He looked at Zhou An and the others, "Youâre Zhou An, right? Iâm the manager of the settlement, Qin Jue Ming. Weâve just tidied up some rooms upstairs, Iâll take you there."
Zhou An smiled, "Then Brother Su, weâll see you later."
At first glance, he was quite satisfied here; it was organized, at least a well-regulated settlement.
"Yeah, see you later."
Su Changxing guessed that Huang Biao was probably sleeping and didnât bother him, intending to return to his room for a nap.
"Master, are you okay? I see your clothes are all torn."
Zhu Xin Xue approached, a lollipop in her mouth, smiling with crescent-shaped eyes, seemingly enjoying the taste of the candy.
Su Changxing replied irritably, "You donât sound concerned. Where did you get that lollipop?"
Zhu Xin Xue replied proudly, "My brother brought it for me."
Su Changxing nodded, "Your brother is indeed good to you."
Zhu Xin Xueâs face was pale, with a bit of baby fat, looking somewhat cute, and smiled attentively, "Master, my ability is getting stronger. I can now kick a zombie five to six meters away, which is pretty awesome."
Su Changxing raised an eyebrow, "And then?"
Zhu Xin Xue was completely unfazed by Su Changxingâs attitude, leaning closer, "Teach me how to become stronger, youâre my master, Iâll definitely obey you."
Su Changxing pretended to think seriously, "I think teaching your brother would be more cost-effective."
Zhu Xin Xue retorted, "But I have superpower, my brother doesnât, Iâm the only one here who does."
Su Changxing thought of Zhou An, "Maybe now there are two people with abilities."
Zhu Xin Xue was a bit surprised, "Master, you have superpower too."
Su Changxing shook his head, "No, I meant someone else... try using your superpower on me."
He estimated that Zhu Xin Xueâs superpower was merely enhancing strength and wasnât continuous, just momentary; sensibly, this superpower seemed ordinary.
But he decided to give it a try.
Zhu Xin Xueâs eyes widened with excitement, posing, "Master, watch out, being beaten by your apprentice isnât something to be proud of."
The hall was spacious enough for the two to move around.
"Quit bragging, give it a try first."
Su Changxing stepped back a couple of steps, giving Zhu Xin Xue space, noticing people around were looking their way, whispering.
Zhu Xin Xue, being unable to hide, always sought people to try out her abilities, and everyone in the settlement knew about her superpowers.
A slender young man said, "Zhu Wenwuâs sister is trying again; that person probably canât withstand her, no one has managed to yet."
His face seemed new, apparently a newcomer.
Next to him, Qian Runwei in a yellow hoodie said, "Donât you know him? The big guy in our settlement, unrivaled in combat, just yesterday he chopped down a couple of seven or eight meters tall giant zombies."
He was injured when he returned yesterday, so he didnât go out with Huang Biao, staying in the settlement.
The slender young man looked surprised, "I heard they were only four or five meters tall?"
Qian Runwei thought for a moment, "Some were tall, some short, just like us; at the time I dealt with the shorter one."
"Really? Youâre quite impressive then."
The young man looked at Qian Runwei with a hint of admiration.
Qian Runwei felt a bit embarrassed, "Cough, Iâm ordinary, mostly itâs Su Brother whoâs really strong."
A blue light flashed in Zhu Xin Xueâs eyes; she leaped and kicked sideways at Su Changxing, her speed not too fast but felt a bit strange.
Su Changxing easily caught Zhu Xin Xueâs leg, just as he was about to throw her down, a strange force came from his hand.
One step, two steps, three steps.
He actually slid back three steps; it was unbelievable, knowing his power was quite terrifying now, punching a hole in the wall wouldnât be a problem.
To push him back three steps would need at least equal strength, yet Zhu Xin Xue managed to do it.
Su Changxing looked at Zhu Xin Xue with surprise, her superpower seemed different from what he imagined.
Not a simple enhanced power ability, more like one focused on repelling, and he didnât feel Zhu Xin Xueâs strength was that great.
Zhu Xin Xue exclaimed, "Wow, youâre amazing, Master, everyone else would be sent flying."
Su Changxing thought for a moment, "Hmm, try again."
Zhu Xin Xue didnât hesitate, flying in with a kick, which Su Changxing caught with his hand; similarly, he still slid back three steps this time.
Qian Runwei wasnât too surprised, but the slender young man was stunned because everyone else hit by Zhu Xin Xue went flying, but Su Changxing merely stepped back.
This distinct difference highlighted Su Changxingâs uniqueness or strength.
Su Changxing affirmed, "Hmm, your superpower is interesting, but youâre not qualified to be my apprentice."
He turned to walk outside, Zhu Xin Xue followed, "Then you must state the standard, is my brother qualified? You could take me as your apprentice and teach him too."
Su Changxing felt this girlâs thinking was novel, calmly, "So, taking you as an apprentice to teach your brother, what logic is that?"
Zhu Xin Xue murmured, "You could take my brother as an apprentice to teach me; you can see us as a whole, taking an apprentice and getting two for one, thatâs really profitable."
Heh, profit.
Su Changxing found it hard to retort, entered the room, sat down, took out a bottle of water from his backpack, gulped it down, and then an Oreo pack, asking, "Want some?"
Zhu Xin Xueâs eyes lit up, nodding repeatedly, "I want it, I love Oreos."
She licked her lips with a pinkish tongue.
Su Changxing smiled a bit, feeling kids were easy to fool, "Donât call me Master anymore, and this pack of cookies is yours."
Zhu Xin Xue decisively said, "Nope, I wonât be defeated by sugar-coated lures."
Su Changxing opened the Oreos, threw one into his mouth, looking at her, "Are you sure you donât want any?"
Zhu Xin Xue, drooling, said, "Iâm sure."