Could that girl be looking for me?
The thought flashed through Jiang Taiping's mind!
He instinctively turned to leave, but then paused, remembering he still needed to ask his teacher for permission!
"I wore a mask last night—she shouldn't recognize me!"
Jiang Taiping reassured himself, steeled his nerves, and headed toward the school entrance!
But the moment he reached the gate, Su Qiqi's sharp voice rang out!
"Stop right there!"
Jiang Taiping knew she was addressing him, yet he didn't even glance her way as he continued walking toward the school!
"I'm talking to you! Stop this instant!" Su Qiqi's commanding voice echoed again!
Jiang Taiping tried to pretend he hadn't heard, but unfortunately, he couldn't keep up the act—Su Qiqi had blocked his path!
"Why are you stopping me?" Jiang Taiping feigned ignorance.
"Why do you think I'm stopping you?" Su Qiqi retorted.
Jiang Taiping looked utterly innocent. "I'm not you. How should I know?"
"Come with me!"
Without another word, Su Qiqi grabbed Jiang Taiping's hand and pulled him toward the school entrance!
Jiang Taiping tried to pull away from Su Qiqi's delicate hand, but after several attempts, he was stunned to discover that her seemingly dainty hand was like an iron clamp—he couldn't break free!
Moreover, Su Qiqi was incredibly strong—he couldn't even stand his ground!
Helpless, he let her drag him forward.
This scene left the students gathered at the school gate exchanging bewildered glances before whispers erupted:
"School beauty Su seems to be waiting for that guy. What's going on?"
"Who's that guy? Did he take advantage of Su Qiqu?"
"I wish I were that guy—let Su Qiqu grab my hand!"
"Jiang Taiping? How does that quiet guy even know Su Qiqu?"...
Jiang Taiping, already being dragged away by Su Qiqu, didn't hear the murmurs.
If he had, he'd have been deeply offended. Taking advantage of Su Qiqi? Hell no—he saved her, didn't he?
Besides, he never wanted to know Su Qiqi. He certainly didn't want her grabbing his hand!
Dragged along by Su Qiqi, Jiang Taiping arrived at a door on the second floor of the office building.
"Why are you dragging me here?" Jiang Taiping asked, puzzled.
"This is my office!"
Su Qiqi explained before pulling out a key and unlocking the door.
Jiang Taiping was taken aback. How could a student like Su Qiqi have an office?
Before he could ponder further, Su Qiqi yanked him inside, slamming the door shut with a loud bang!
Immediately, she shoved him against the wall, pressing one hand against the wall beside his head while standing on tiptoe and staring intently at him. His heart began racing wildly—this girl was actually wall-kissing him?
"Wh-what are you doing?" Jiang Taiping asked timidly.
"What do you think?" Su Qiqi countered.
Jiang Taiping fell silent for a moment before stammering, "You... be gentle!"
Su Qiqi froze, puzzled. "Gentle about what?"
"I know I'm handsome. It's just you and me here—a man and a woman alone in a room. You cornered me against the wall. You must have feelings for me, want to take advantage... I won't resist!" " Jiang Taiping said shyly.
Su Qiqi rolled her eyes. She raised her hand and smacked Jiang Taiping on the head, snapping irritably, "Who has feelings for you? Who wants to take advantage of you? I came here for business!"
Jiang Taiping grimaced. How could this girl hit so hard? Her smack made his head buzz!
"If you had serious business, why did you corner me against the wall?" Jiang Taiping demanded.
"Who... who cornered you? I just thought it would feel more imposing!" Su Qiqi explained.
Jiang Taiping pursed his lips. He hadn't felt any imposing pressure—just a distinctly flirtatious vibe!
Su Qiqi seemed to realize her mistake too. She pulled her delicate hand away from his head and demanded fiercely, "Answer me! Why did you hang up on me last night? And turn off your phone?"
Jiang Taiping looked surprised. "You called me last night?"
"Of course I did..."
Su Qiqi snapped, flushed with embarrassment and anger. "If I hadn't called, how would I even know about this?"
"I didn't know it was you calling. I thought it was a prank call!" Jiang Taiping replied truthfully.
Hearing this, Su Qiqi felt slightly better. Since Jiang Taiping didn't know it was her calling, it didn't count as him hanging up on her. What she didn't know was that if Jiang Taiping had known it was her calling, he would have hung up even more decisively!
"Forget about it..."
Su Qiqi pressed, "Why did you run away after saving me yesterday?"
"Save you? Run away? I have no idea what you're talking about!" Jiang Taiping feigned ignorance.
"Stop playing dumb..."
Su Qiqi glared at Jiang Taiping. "Even though you wore a mask yesterday, it covered your face but not your eyes, forehead, or hair. I'm absolutely certain it was you. Don't try to wriggle out of this—it won't work!"
Jiang Taiping felt a pang of regret. He should have disguised himself more thoroughly yesterday; then Su Qiqi wouldn't have recognized him. But it was too late for regrets now. He asked, "What do you want?"
"What I want depends on your decision!" Su Qiqi declared.
"What do you mean?" Jiang Taiping was confused.
Su Qiqi explained, "I think you have cultivation talent. I want to test your cultivation potential!"
If it had been before yesterday, Jiang Taiping would have immediately agreed when Su Qiqi suggested testing his cultivation talent—after all, not everyone gets such an opportunity. But now, he couldn't care less!
He already possessed cultivation talents, two of them at that—one god-tier and one S-tier. Why bother with a test?
Besides, he understood the principle that the tallest tree in the forest is the first to be struck by the wind. Whether it was a god-tier cultivation talent or an S-tier cultivation talent, both were too astonishing. It was better not to let others know!
Jiang Taiping didn't answer. He asked, "Are you a cultivator?"
"Yes, to be precise, I'm an E-tier cultivator!" Su Qiqi didn't deny it!
Jiang Taiping suddenly understood. No wonder Su Qiqi possessed such immense strength!
He was an F-rank cultivator, while Su Qiqi was E-rank—her cultivation level was a full tier above his. It was only natural he couldn't break free from her control!
"You're an E-rank cultivator, yet you let that otherworldly disciple capture you?" Jiang Taiping exclaimed in disbelief.
"I let myself be captured on purpose..."
Su Qiqi explained, "People often pass by there. To avoid causing a commotion, I pretended to be captured. I planned to deal with him when no one was around. I didn't expect you to suddenly intervene. That E-rank otherworldly disciple was even killed outright by a few bricks you threw at him!"
Jiang Taiping nodded. No wonder last night, he had felt that Su Qiqi, controlled by the otherworldly disciple, showed no panic whatsoever. At the time, he had thought it was just his imagination!
At the same time, a chill ran down his spine. That otherworldly disciple was actually an E-rank cultivator! Fortunately, he hadn't given the otherworldly disciple a chance to react. Otherwise, a single finger could have killed him!
"Come on, let me test your cultivation talent!" Su Qiqi said.
Jiang Taiping was silent for a moment before asking, "Can I refuse?"