When Wang Luo took them around earlier, he only looked at the periphery and did not enter.
Hu Qi only realized it after walking in.
The cafeteria was not much different from an ordinary university cafeteria; rows of seats were neatly arranged in a spacious and bright area.
Most of the seats were conjoined, supported by sturdy metal frames.
The tables and chairs were wiped clean and tidy, and some tabletops still bore traces of students' meals.
On the ceiling, rows of bright chandeliers hung, casting a soft light.
At the innermost serving counter, a few people were queuing for food.
Stir-fries, noodles, wontons, and even snail noodles were available—all kinds of food were there.
Hu Qi took a stainless steel tray, got some food, pulled out the black card from his pocket, and swiped it lightly on the card reader, which showed a successful payment.
Here at the cafeteria, one could eat for free with the black card.
In addition, all expenses within Anshan Academy could be reimbursed by the black card.
However, there was a certain monthly quota, and once it was used up, one needed to pay directly with money.
He checked the quota, and it was quite generous; as long as he didn't waste excessively, it would not be used up in a month.
After getting his food, Hu Qi took a can of yogurt, turned around, scanned the area, and was about to find an empty seat.
Suddenly, a voice came from a corner.
“Hu Qi, over here!”
He turned his head and saw that it was Ye Li waving and calling him.
Across from her sat a young woman who bore a three or four-tenths resemblance to her.
Based on the red snake pattern on her martial arts uniform, it could be determined that she was a Level 2 student.
“This is Hu Qi, a classmate from the same hall as me, and this is my older cousin, Ye Lan.”
Seeing Hu Qi approach with his tray, Ye Li moved aside and briefly introduced the two to each other.
“Hello!”
Hu Qi greeted with a smile.
The woman named Ye Lan had a cold expression and merely nodded, clearly unwilling to communicate much with Hu Qi.
Hu Qi didn't mind this and sat down to focus on eating.
Seeing this, Ye Li, perhaps to avoid an awkward atmosphere, initiated a conversation with Hu Qi.
“Oh, by the way, have you read that basic manual?”
Ye Li seemed to have thought of something and asked.
Hu Qi chewed the pork ribs in his mouth twice and swallowed them.
He casually replied,
“Not yet.”
“That thing is very important, you should go back and take some time to read it.”
Ye Li was speechless.
“It contains information about the Snake Heart Gate, much more detailed than what I know.
For example, class times and some important notes.
Also, our Sect Leader of Snake Heart Gate and several direct Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters, all have photos and basic information on it.
At least you’ll have an impression, perhaps you’ll get to see them in the future…”
Ye Li chattered on, mostly talking by herself.
Looks can be deceiving.
This talkative demeanor left Hu Qi somewhat speechless.
During this time.
Hu Qi barely had a chance to speak; it was all the other person talking.
As time passed.
Soon, Hu Qi quickly finished the food on his tray, then he said he had something to do back at the dorm and left first.
Watching Hu Qi's departing back, Ye Li's smile faded.
She turned to look at her cousin, Ye Lan, who had a calm expression.
“Sis, what’s wrong with you today?”
Hearing this, Ye Lan understood what Ye Li was referring to.
She shook her head.
“My dear sister, I’m doing this for your own good. This person is not suitable for you.”
“Sis, what are you talking about? I didn’t mean that.”
A hint of embarrassment flashed across Ye Li’s face.
“This person’s strength is very strong.
Entering this place, he will surely be like a fish in water. I’m only doing this because I want to befriend him and build a good relationship. Perhaps there will be unexpected gains in the future.”
“Xiao Li, you don’t understand. Anyone who can come here is a Genius.
But the one thing this place doesn’t lack is Geniuses.”
Ye Lan’s expression was indifferent.
She looked at Ye Li.
“Your Aptitude is even better than mine. I don’t want you to waste time on this. You should put more effort into cultivation.
Here, only strength is the most important thing.”
...
Hu Qi was unaware of the conversation between the two behind him.
Even if he knew, he wouldn't care.
Regarding Ye Li, he only had the idea of obtaining useful information from her, at most wanting to be friends with her.
As for the so-called matters between men and women, he had no such thoughts.
If this were an ordinary world, he might have planned well to make money and then find a girl he liked to marry.
But unfortunately, this was a world with the extraordinary.
Coupled with the existence of the panel, it was impossible for Hu Qi to be content with being an ordinary person.
Getting married and having children, to him, was just a burden.
In this life, he only wanted to explore the unknown, achieve the extraordinary, and constantly become stronger.
In his previous life, the extraordinary was not apparent in his world; even if he had this idea, he was powerless.
Now, with such a good opportunity before him, Hu Qi naturally could not give up.
...
At eight o’clock the next day, after eating breakfast at the cafeteria, Hu Qi headed straight for a certain gray building.
In the large classroom, many unfamiliar faces gradually arrived.
Hu Qi looked around and only saw Simms and Liu Ping among them, clearly Wang Yue and Ye Li were not with them.
They must have been assigned to other classes.
The classroom space was very large; with over forty people standing inside, it still seemed more than ample.
Unlike ordinary university classrooms filled with desks and chairs, this place was empty, with nothing in it.
Soon after everyone had arrived, a burly, bald man strode in.
The somewhat noisy environment immediately quieted down. Wang Luo scanned everyone present and said,
“Everyone who joins the Core Class is here to cultivate the Breaking Limit Method.
Before I teach you the Breaking Limit Method, I need to briefly explain the general situation of our Snake Heart Gate to you.”
At this point, he saw the fervent gazes of the people below and smiled slightly.
“Regarding this, I believe you should have learned something from the manual distributed yesterday.
Based on the different Breaking Limit Method cultivated, it is divided into different factions.
There are one hundred and fifty-one factions registered in the entire Federation, among which one hundred and eight are lower-grade, thirty-six are middle-grade, and seven are upper-grade.”
At this point, Wang Luo paused.
“And our Snake Heart Gate is one of these thirty-six factions.
Your ability to join our Snake Heart Gate is a great opportunity for you.
I hope you will diligently cultivate and not waste this opportunity.
As for other superfluous words, I will not say more.”
Wang Luo paused here.
“The human body has its limits, and the closer one gets to this limit.
The more difficult it becomes to improve; I believe you all have experienced this.
A limit can be likened to a cup filled with water.
To hold more water, you need to increase the container.
The Breaking Limit Method was created for this purpose. Its principle is to use special methods to stimulate the elusive and intangible Qi and Blood Power within the body to strengthen oneself.”
At this point, he extended his palm and clenched his five fingers into a fist.
The next moment.
His arm muscles suddenly swelled by a circle, and his skin even turned slightly red, as if a faint layer of red light was penetrating through his skin.
Yes, it was indeed a layer of red light, not an illusion.
Even in broad daylight, it was still remarkably conspicuous.