Chapter 55: Chapter 55: Zhuge Clan, Divine Strategy Bloodline
Qin Tian looked up, two young men stood beside him.
One of them was handsome, with sword-like eyebrows and star-like eyes, a high nose bridge beneath which were distinct lips, and a clean short haircut. He wore a simple white shirt, giving off a fresh and stylish vibe.
The other was slightly shorter, with thick and long hair. His eyes, whether by nature or on purpose, were squinted into slits, and the corners of his mouth were slightly upturned, giving an impression of lazy leisure.
"Have a seat."
Qin Tian did not refuse, pointing to the seat opposite.
"Thank you."
The two men sat down and each ordered a signature set meal.
"I heard from Huo Yuanyuan, this is the shop she has frequented the most since she was little. It’s perfect to try their signature dish on this visit to Luori City."
The handsome man poured two glasses of water, his tone slightly upbeat, conveying a lively energy.
Qin Tian glanced at him, scooping a large spoonful of beef and rice into his mouth.
The beef was so tender it almost melted in the mouth, the rich meat aroma blossomed on the tongue, blending perfectly with the sweet onions and soft rice.
"Friend, how’s the taste of the food?"
The handsome man asked.
Qin Tian chewed a few bites, swallowed, and said blandly, "Not bad."
"Haha, looks like we made the right choice in coming here."
The handsome man chuckled, then asked again, "Friend, are you from around here?"
So talkative~
Qin Tian took a sip of his drink and answered simply.
"Yes."
The handsome man’s eyes lit up and he asked:
"Can you recommend a few must-visit attractions in Luori City for me?"
Qin Tian: "Check the Star Net."
The handsome man’s face stiffened, clearly not expecting that kind of answer from Qin Tian.
"Cough cough~"
The squinty-eyed man looked down, stifling a laugh.
"Alright, then I’ll check the Star Net for guides."
The handsome man, realizing Qin Tian’s indifference towards him, tactfully shrugged and said no more.
Without being disturbed, Qin Tian could finally eat his meal in peace.
This signature set meal cost a total of 550 Star Coins, not exactly cheap. However, in Luori City, where land is as valuable as gold, high prices are common.
Just like in Great Shanghai, there are restaurants costing thousands, even tens of thousands, and buying a piece of fruit can easily cost hundreds.
The money spent isn’t called RMB, but rather Hu Coin.
Upon settling the bill, Qin Tian glanced at the two men before leaving the restaurant.
Watching the silhouette gradually disappear through the transparent glass, the handsome man smiled and shook his head,
"This person is really cold."
Squinty-eyed wiped his mouth, asking; "Young master, is he a talent?"
"Yes, that’s right." The handsome man nodded slightly.
Upon hearing this, the squinty-eyed man specifically took a look at Qin Tian’s departing silhouette.
The person beside him had an extraordinarily keen sense for identifying talent; people he took notice of might seem insignificant or even useless to others.
But over time, these people without exception would show remarkable talent in a particular field, proving the young master’s judgment never failed.
"It’s a pity we have important matters to attend to in Luori City this time, otherwise we would have pursued him to the end."
The handsome man said as he took a bite of side dish: "Since he’s a local, we can always find out his identity. A Yu, I’ll leave this task to you. In three days, I must go to the Imperial Capital to officially enroll in the Royal Military Academy, and I don’t have time to handle this matter."
The squinty-eyed man nodded and said: "I’ll find him."
"Hmm, I can always trust you to accomplish things without fail."
The handsome man smiled and said, "But your focus should shift to cultivation. A year from now, we’ll meet at the Royal Military Academy."
"Hmm, I’ll come to you." The squinty-eyed man said in a light voice, but his tone was full of confidence.
"I believe in you; being the most outstanding Zhuge Yu of the Zhuge family’s younger generation, securing a place at the Royal Military Academy is a piece of cake for you." The handsome man smiled slightly.
......
Royal Military Academy
Isn’t that Su Yunyi’s school?
In the distance, Qin Tian’s ears perked up, and a ripple surged in his heart.
He didn’t expect that the young man who sat opposite was going to attend the best Royal Military Academy within the Empire.
It’s well known that students entering that school are timeless talents combining heritage and gifts; many make it into the top one hundred on the Hidden Dragon List before graduating, becoming leading figures among the younger generation.
Those two people, one going to study, and another with full confidence in getting in—it clearly showed their extraordinary backgrounds.
Zhuge family, Zhuge Yu
Qin Tian immediately went to the Star Net to check the Zhuge family’s information.
Mentioning the name Zhuge, the first thought undoubtedly goes to the famous Marquis Wu, Zhuge Liang.
Because of Marquis Wu, people often instinctively associate the surname Zhuge with intelligence.
Even if you’re called Zhuge Goudan, you’d still be a clever Goudan.
And in this world, there is actually a Zhuge Clan.
Do they also carry on the illustrious name of the Zhuge family?
"Sure enough, anyone with the surname Zhuge can’t be mediocre."
The Star Net revealed that the Zhuge family is a Golden Clan within the Galaxy Empire, possessing the Divine Strategy Bloodline.
The current Clan Leader, Zhuge Jin, holds the position of the Chief Dean of the Empire’s Royal Council, undoubtedly a significant figure in imperial authority.
Despite coming from such a noble background, Zhuge Yu still referred to that man as ’young master.’ From their conversation, it seemed Zhuge Yu’s status was relatively lower.
Presumably, that man most likely hails from the Holy Blood Clan and might even be a direct lineage heir of the Holy Blood Clan.
"Who would’ve thought that simply going out for a meal would result in encountering descendants of the Golden Clan and the Holy Blood Clan."
Recalling the conversation between the two, Qin Tian’s lips subtly curled up.
"They consider me a talent and want to pursue me to the end. I have to admit, their judgment is quite astute. Unfortunately, I’m not a local, so they can take their time searching for me."
Qin Tian held no interest in the Golden Clan nor the Holy Blood Clan.
While these young nobles seem to highly value talent, in their hearts, only those of the same class are worthy of standing alongside them.
"Talent" sounds promising, but it’s just another term for a pawn.
Moreover, mingling with these individuals could be as perilous as the battlefield, if not more. The covert schemes and plots might be harder to defend against than battlefield engagements.
For now, he only wishes to find a safer and more stable place to slowly grow, increase his spiritual ability level, accumulate evolution points, and harvest more talents.
If the opportunity arises in the future, he would visit that Imperial Capital, a place countless people yearn for, to compete alongside those prodigies and meet the most intriguing person to him.
Marshal Lin, Lin Xuanqing
Returning to the hotel, Qin Tian freshened up and started his daily cultivation.
With the aid of the Spirit Essence Pill, his spiritual progress was rapid. Before reaching the Silver Gray Star, he’s confident in breaking through to Tier One Four Stars.