Chapter 324: Chapter 324

However, Qian Qi is far more extraordinary than he imagined. He originally thought that the areas of Magic Potion and Guardian Beast were her limits, but unexpectedly, she also took the lead in finding underground dungeons.

So, he came in person.

Incidentally, he wanted to see how his panic-stricken son could trust and like someone so much that he relaxed so fully in an A-level dungeon, even passing out right in front of the girl.

"Father, why are you here?"

The silver-haired young man stood in front of Su Xingchen, his tone fairly calm, "Weren’t you in Sealed City?" The source of this content ɪs 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵•𝑓𝑖𝑟𝑒•𝙣𝙚𝙩

"I came to discuss some matters with Mr. Qian," Su Xingchen said flatly, while inconspicuously observing Su Ang’s expression.

Su Ang appeared calm. After all, he could fool the media reporters, but in the eyes of an old fox like Su Xingchen, who had been immersed in the world of fame and fortune for years, Su Ang was still too green.

Su Ang lowered his gaze, "You initiated that plan not just to stir the pot, but also to replace my role, didn’t you?"

Su Xingchen smiled, "That’s right. Humanity has long been tired of Double S-level Awakeners. Now there’s increasingly less interest in you. Instead, using student teams uplifted by a few Families to create buzz is more effective."

In this way, the risk of failure is also shared. Even if one person dies, at least there are those remaining who can continue to appear before the public.

And the main reason he wanted Qian Qi to participate in this plan was because she seemed so at ease when tackling instances. She could create an effect that made the public feel like tackling instances wasn’t that difficult, thereby setting restless hearts at ease, allowing them to continue living quietly and honestly.

"So, who do you plan to appoint as her Command Captain?" Su Ang asked, seemingly casually.

"For her? Which her are you referring to?" Su Xingchen’s lip corners curled up slightly, finding rare amusement in teasing his son.

"... I mean, Mr. Qian."

"Why are you so interested in Mr. Qian?" Su Xingchen continued to tease, "Are you very familiar with her?"

"Father." Su Ang gazed deeply into Su Xingchen’s eyes, "Since when did it start?"

Since when did his father notice Qian Qi?

"The butler said you made a friend." Su Xingchen unfolded his crossed leg, stood up, and looked down at Su Ang meaningfully, "Of course, you won’t realize it because you think I don’t care about you."

How could a father not cast his gaze toward his son?

How could he not be concerned about his social interactions?

Utilizing and caring are not mutually exclusive.

"I saw your spiritual power test report. Your spiritual power is nearing the breaking point, so just live an ordinary life from now on. Stop using your spiritual power." Su Xingchen patted Su Ang’s shoulder, walked around him, and headed out of the command room.

"Wait!" Su Ang grabbed Su Xingchen’s arm and asked that question again, "So, who is it?"

Su Xingchen glanced at him with a smile, deciding not to tease him anymore, "Aren’t you very familiar with her? Do you think anyone can command her?"

Su Ang was taken aback for a moment.

"I only said I have an idea who the Command Captain should be, but I never mentioned selecting a student from the Command Department. Besides, who said the Command Captain has to be a Commander?" Su Xingchen gave him a meaningful look, "Son, you’re too naive to fall for such a simple trap?"

"Then..." The silver-haired young man slightly tilted his head, his ears turning slightly red as if his thoughts were exposed, "Won’t the team still have students with Spiritual Skills?"

So there will always be someone...

Su Xingchen gave Su Ang a rather surprised look, "Su Ang, you’re not some kind of weirdo who wants to dominate everyone’s spiritual consciousness, are you? You’ve had quite a bit since childhood, how could you have such a strange sense of possession?"

"I’m not!" The young man’s face turned red as he quickly responded, "I just think that students from the Command Department are used to commanding others. Suddenly becoming the one being commanded must need a lot of adjustment..."

"So?" Su Xingchen exposed his thoughts, "You think you don’t need to adjust with her? Don’t forget you’ve been commanding much longer."

"..." Su Ang turned his head back, his face earnest, "It’s just that I’m tired of commanding and want to be commanded for a change."

Qian Qi made some very bold commands, and he didn’t believe others would have his courage to trust and cooperate with Qian Qi unconditionally.

Those fresh students might cause Qian Qi to get hurt or plan to fail with even a moment’s hesitation. They simply don’t have enough experience.

So, he is the most suitable.

"You should know, she’s bold and unconventional in her actions. If not coordinated well as the squad commander, it might even result in the opposite effect. Not everyone is like me, Gong Qiang, or Nangong Yan, who can choose to trust her judgment based purely on their strength."

Su Ang looked squarely at Su Xingchen, pressing him, "If she ends up being rejected and insulted by the public because of this, what then? I don’t want her to face such a disastrous situation."

Su Xingchen chuckled, "Do you think she cares?"

Su Ang was stunned for a moment.

"Forget it, saying more is useless. I’ll instruct the headmaster to try and select students she knows as much as possible." Su Xingchen compromised, "Will that do?"

Su Ang shook his head, "I don’t care, I want to join."

Su Xingchen was momentarily speechless. It was the first time he saw his son being so obstinate and had no idea who he learned it from, "Forget it, your spiritual power is already disordered, just stay home obediently."

With that, Su Xingchen walked out with large strides.

Su Ang followed closely behind Su Xingchen, "Father, I... actually..."

Remembering what he said earlier about his spiritual power breaking down, Su Ang wished he could go back in time and slap himself, "Actually, my disorder has already been cured..."

Su Xingchen’s walking pace suddenly halted.

He turned sharply, eyes flashing with astonishment and disbelief, "What did you say?"

"A treatment method for Spiritual Power Disorder has already been discovered. I received the treatment." Su Ang said in a low voice, fearing that Su Xingchen wouldn’t believe him, he brought in a scapegoat, "Uncle Sikong also knows, Aunt Shangguan is undergoing treatment."

Su Xingchen laughed in exasperation, "Well! You all are good at keeping secrets!"

No wonder when Su Ang’s attending physician handed over his health report, he couldn’t look him in the eye. He thought the doctor was guilty for not being able to cure Su Ang and didn’t ask much more. Turns out this was going on?

"Aren’t you afraid that by telling me now, I might change my mind and force you to do those tasks again?" Su Xingchen didn’t understand why Su Ang, who originally intended to hide it, revealed it now. Is Qian Qi so important to him, even surpassing himself?

"Wouldn’t keeping control over me stop you from targeting her?" Su Ang stepped forward, gazing deeply into Su Xingchen, just as he did when proposing to retire, filled with determination and reluctance to give in, "If that’s the case, go ahead and keep controlling me."

He was willing to continue burdening himself to let her spread her wings more freely.

So, he would never let his father pick up even a single string controlling her.

"You..." Su Xingchen’s heart trembled slightly. Initially, he thought Su Ang had romantic feelings for Qian Qi, but now it seemed... he misunderstood.

Su Ang clearly regarded Qian Qi as his younger self, fearing she would also become a puppet under his control.

He was fighting for "his younger self," for a different way of living.

Su Xingchen looked deeply at his son, finally letting out a long sigh.

"Alright, since you want to join, that position will be reserved for you."