Shen Qiang slightly frowned as he looked at Wenren Meiqiao's signature file, then couldn't help but focus on the photo in her profile picture. In the photo, all that was visible was her back, dressed in a short skirt that reached her thighs and a tight short-sleeved t-shirt, with her slender waist, prominent hips, and long, graceful legs.

Yet atop her head, there was a cowboy-styled straw hat.

A detail that made her entire silhouette look lively and full of wild charm.

Not only that.

In the photo, the long Miao blade she held in her jade-like hands exuded an indescribable sense of danger amidst the wild allure.

Very impressive.

Even though it's certain that Qing Scorpion is assisting her, the over 130-point lead still proves that she indeed has some skills.

Otherwise, with just Qing Scorpion helping her, she wouldn't have such a huge advantage.

Qian Shanxue, who ranks second, is quite low-key.

Everything is normal.

As he casually glanced at the colonel in third place, Shen Qiang was surprised to find that this person, who had been left behind by a great margin previously, not only caught up but was now only three points behind Qian Shanxue.

How can this be?

In just five days, such a change occurred.

But after looking further back.

Shen Qiang immediately understood what had happened.

After Qing Scorpion blatantly helped Wenren Meiqiao, the other three contestants also chose to form an alliance, and it was the combined efforts of three teams that quickly caught up in points.

So in these five days, despite there being seven contestants, only the points of four contestants changed.

They were Wenren Meiqiao in first, Qian Shanxue in second, Qian Xiangming in third, and Feng Ruifeng, whose points lagged significantly behind. The other three teams' scores remained unchanged.

In this way, the situation is clear as day.

Qing Scorpion is helping Wenren Meiqiao, and the other two teams are helping Qian Xiangming.

Therefore, Qian Shanxue, who is fighting alone, has dropped from first to second. Looking at the situation now, with only five days left until the end of this qualification match, it's already the final sprint stage. If this continues, Qian Shanxue's chances of qualifying are clearly in jeopardy.

Because the group-backed Qian Xiangming is only three points behind Qian Shanxue, this score could be surpassed at any time.

Failing to make the top two would render all previous efforts in vain.

Thinking of this, Shen Qiang immediately got up, dressed, brushed his teeth, washed his face, and left the Mountain Villa, driving straight to the city. After confirming over the phone that Qian Shanxue and Ali Ye Xiaolei were at Jinyu Huacheng, Shen Qiang headed straight there.

Arriving at Jinyu Huacheng.

Went upstairs, arrived at home.

As soon as he opened the door, Shen Qiang saw the charming Ali, sitting cross-legged on a mahogany chair in the living room, staring at a laptop on the coffee table.

Ye Xiaolei, meanwhile, shyly came forward to greet him.

After exchanging greetings.

He opened the balcony door, and Shen Qiang went to the rooftop terrace garden.

In the harsh winter.

At this time, apart from a few pots of evergreen plants showing some green, the rooftop terrace garden was filled with withered yellow mixed with the black-green of icy frost, creating a rather unpleasant scene.

Especially when the cold wind blew, the abundant sunlight still made one feel chilled to the bone.

And at this moment, the graceful and heroic Qian Shanxue still stood at the edge of the terrace railing, with her long hair gently lifted by the wind, making her figure appear as coldly elegant as a character in a painting.

Shen Qiang walked to her side, the breeze carrying her faint fragrance.

"I'm going to lose."

Qian Shanxue sighed, "The easiest way for the Combat Team to accumulate points is through battles, but since Heshenghe formally established itself, those who dare to blatantly use cultivation abilities in the Provincial City have become scarce."

Shen Qiang chuckled and said, "But there should still be many people secretly using cultivation abilities for wrongdoing. After all, everyone has noble ideals in their hearts, yet also the most wicked desires."

Qian Shanxue was silent for a moment, then suddenly smiled, "I thought you'd bring Kang Luoying today. She is, after all, the idol-level genius beautiful girl of the Cultivation World."

Shen Qiang raised an eyebrow and said, "She just joined Heshenghe and is not familiar with many matters, so I let her go with Chu Qing to learn about the situation."

Qian Shanxue smiled and said, "Congratulations, Heshenghe is becoming more and more powerful. Not only has Kang Luoying joined Heshenghe, but Zuo Lianghao has also joined. At this rate, it won't be long before Heshenghe's status will be unshakeable."

"Really?" Shen Qiang raised an eyebrow and said, "Nothing lasts forever. To ensure others cannot shake you, you must do even better."

Qian Shanxue smiled and said, "I know Heshenghe is very busy, so go ahead if you have work to do, no need to stay here."

Shen Qiang laughed, turned around, and looked at Qian Shanxue, "I thought you would become anxious and restless about falling behind in points, seeking help everywhere."

Qian Shanxue calmly said, "Some things cannot be solved by seeking help."

Shen Qiang laughed, "How do you know if it won't work if you don't try?"

Qian Shanxue sighed, "The Provincial City is vast, with nine districts and three counties, hosting a population of millions. We all know things happen every day in such a big city, but some are discovered and some disappear without a trace, never to be known."

Shen Qiang chuckled and said, "There's no wall in the world without a crack; all deeds come to light, just as the ancients said, 'A god three feet above your head watches over us.'

Seeing Shen Qiang's serious eyes, Qian Shanxue smiled.

Just then.

Ali and Ye Xiaolei both came out.

They walked to the two of them.

Ye Xiaolei said helplessly, "Colonel, after checking the information sent by the Dragon Group, we found no information that matches cases involving cultivators, so it looks like we'll come up empty-handed today as well."

Qian Shanxue was silent upon hearing this.

Meanwhile, Ali, who was looking at her phone, had a slightly troubled expression. After hesitantly glancing at Shen Qiang, she said reluctantly, "Colonel, I have some bad news. Five minutes ago, after the point refresh of the Major General Qualification Competition, Qian Xiangming's points have surpassed us by fifteen points, and you are now in third place."

Qian Shanxue remained silent, her eyes filled with a sense of loss and bewilderment.

Like a warrior who's lost her target.

Noticing this, Ye Xiaolei consoled her helplessly, "Colonel, we've done our best. Now all the cultivators around the Provincial City are behaving exceptionally well, with no incidents occurring. No matter who comes, there's no way to solve this points issue."

Ali similarly comforted her, "Yes, it's something no one can change. It's not that you're not working hard enough; it's just that no one can solve such a problem under these circumstances."

Qian Shanxue sighed, "Perhaps this is destiny."

Hearing their sighs, Shen Qiang smiled, then took out his phone and said, "Young people, don't believe in fate too soon. Just because you can't solve it doesn't mean I can't solve it."

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