Zhao Qiming glanced at his watch several times, his thick eyebrows slightly furrowed.

Given that kid's ruthlessness and efficiency shown deep in the pit, he shouldn't be dawdling like this.

Could it be that his injuries have flared up again?

Zhao Qiming was just about to step forward, intending to knock on the door himself to see what was going on.

"Buzz..."

The phone in his pocket suddenly vibrated.

Zhao Qiming paused, took out his phone.

The screen displayed a new text message, sender: Fang Qingyu.

He opened it.

The content was as brief as ever:

"Director Zhao, I appreciate your kindness, but I'm not accustomed to this kind of occasion, so I'm heading off first. I'll catch up another time..."

It even came with a somewhat awkward smiley face trying to convey a casual vibe.

Zhao Qiming stared at the text message, dumbfounded for a full two seconds.

Then, that stern and resolute face slowly, slowly crept into a look of sheer helplessness mixed with a hint of an amused smile.

He raised his head, looking at the subordinates and officials behind him who also wore expressions of expectancy and a little tension, spread his hands helplessly, and said in a voice not loud but clearly echoing through the silent corridor:

"Alright, everyone, disperse, disperse."

"The main figure...isn't used to this kind of scene, slipped away early!"

Everyone exchanged looks and then burst into a round of good-natured, understanding laughter and murmurs.

Heroes, after all, tend to have some strange quirks, which is normal.

Especially for someone daring enough to crush Divine Chosen heads.

...

On the highway to Qingjian City.

A spacious seven-seater off-road vehicle was smoothly navigating through the traffic, which had once again become a flowing stream.

The traces of the earthquake's devastation were still clearly visible on the roadsides.

But more engineering vehicles and personnel were diligently working on repairs.

Fang Qingyu sat in the front passenger seat, eyes slightly closed, enjoying the breeze blowing in through the window carrying the scent of earth and greenery, his long-tense nerves finally able to relax.

Qin Hui was driving, while Old Qiao and Lv Chen chatted softly in the back seats.

Qi Hao was sitting behind Fang Qingyu, constantly swiping on his phone, his facial expressions shifting between amazement and goofy grins.

"Qingzi," Qi Hao suddenly leaned half his body forward from the back, shoving the phone screen almost right under Fang Qingyu's eyes, his tone filled with mystery and excitement, "You've been nursing wounds these days, haven't checked the forum, right?"

Fang Qingyu lazily opened one eye: "No, what's up?"

"Tsk tsk tsk, you've missed a big show!" Qi Hao withdrew the phone, his fingers swiping quickly, "The Songdu Pit incident has blown up the Divine Management Bureau's internal forum! Especially the parts about you, it's totally buzzing!"

Fang Qingyu raised an eyebrow, getting a bit interested, took out his own phone, and opened the familiar Divine Management Bureau app with the crossed shield and sword emblem.

The notification number for messages was already an alarming "999+".

He clicked into the forum section.

The pinned posts, the highlighted ones, the explosively popular threads, each title more sensational than the last:

[Pinned][Official Report] Summary of the Songdu Pit Mutation Event (Including Identification and Handling of Traitor Divine Chosen Sikong Zhen)

Hotness: ★★★★★

[Hot Topic][Live Coverage! Video!] The Martial Saint Descends! Flesh and Blood Giant Monster Instantly Killed in One Strike! This Is the True Divine Presence!

Hotness: ★★★★★

[Hot Topic][In-depth Analysis] 'Red-headed White-bodied Beast' (Tentative Name) and Molting Level 'Corrupt Nest Monarch' Combat Power Assessment! How Strong Are They?

Hotness: ★★★★

More posts related to him, though, flooded the entire board like a tide:

[Explosive!][With Photos and Evidence] Hammered Down the Divine Chosen! That Man Called Fang Qingyu! Is He Human or Ghost?! (Attached: Blurry Distant Image of Two Entangled Figures Amidst the Ruins)

Hotness: ★★★★★★★

Posted by: Frontline Little Transparent

"First Floor (Frontline Little Transparent): Holy crap holy crap holy crap! I was at the scene! Right at the Force Field Barrier edge! Saw him burst out from that pile of collapsed stones with my own eyes! Riding on Sikong Zhen, punch after punch! Like a damn pile driver! That scene... it was too brutal! So satisfying!"

"Second Floor (Popcorn Eater): ??? Are you sure, poster? Fang Qingyu? I remember his profile is Micro! Crushing Divine Chosen? Have you drunk too much?"

"Third Floor (Rock Team - Ma Yan): @Second Floor, I testify. At that time, I rushed in with Deputy Director Zhao, and that kid... sure enough, was riding on Sikong Zhen... That image is unforgettable for life."

"Fourth Floor (Qingjian Branch - Passerby A): Captain Fang is one of Qingjian's... (trembling)"

"Fifth Floor (Tactical Analysis Emperor): Based on the degree of destruction of the ruins on-site and Sikong Zhen's confirmed final state of death (crushed skull), back-calculating Fang Qingyu's momentary explosive power at the time... it probably already surpassed the limits of Peak of Profound! This isn't something ordinary Micro can achieve! Either he broke through to Profound in the battle, or... he's been hiding his strength! Terrifying to think about!"

"Sixth Floor (Red Flame - Lei Gang): Heh, hiding strength? I saw him at the pit's entrance! Already felt something was off about him back then! Micro? Bullshit! His eyes, fiercer than the Life Ghosts at the Peak of Profound I've killed! I knew he wasn't a simple figure!"

"Seventh Floor (Admiring the Big Shot): Damn! Even Captain Lei came out to testify! God Fang, awesome! (voice break)"

"Eighth Floor (Seeking to Hitch a Ride): God Fang! Need a sidekick? Someone who can cheer 666 and all!"

[Hot Topic][Digging Deep] Fang Qingyu's Team Member 'Jiang Wei'! Only Eight Years Old, a Tier One Third Realm Divine Cultist! Is This Talent Even Human?!

Posted by: Information Little Whistle

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