CHAPTER 179: CHAPTER 178: DO I NOT DESERVE PURE FRIENDSHIP?

Xu Lingjun had no idea that he had unknowingly exposed a flaw.

At this moment, he had already returned to his room for the first time.

He raised his hand and asked the AI on his chest: "How do you access the data?"

"Just plug me into any internet-connected electronic device, and I can read and learn on my own."

Xu Lingjun looked at the small pendant on his chest, which indeed resembled a USB drive.

He casually plugged it into the tablet and said, "Is this enough?"

"Yes, thank you, sir."

The AI paused, presumably to show its intelligence, and said proactively, "Sir, my database doesn’t have information on Kana Hanazawa or Maria Ozawa, but as an AI, I am genderless. If you want me to use a female voice, just let me converse with her, and I can imitate her vocal cords to produce any voice you want."

"Alright, I got it. You go ahead and learn first."

"Yes, sir."

The light on the USB drive went out, and the AI turned into an ordinary USB stick.

Fang Zheng then got up and walked out again...

He went to the living area, bought some vacuum-sealed bags, and prepped the demon beast meat in advance.

The best-tasting front leg meat was naturally reserved for Sister Yaya and Father Wang.

Also for Instructor Zhou Qing, Principal Guo Xu, Feng Zhichen... they are all staying in Qingzhou City now.

Back then, they took good care of Xu Lingjun. Now that Xu Lingjun has some good stuff, even though he knows that for Feng Zhichen, perhaps Level 6 demon beast meat is nothing.

But still, a goose feather sent from afar, the gift is light but the sentiment is heavy.

The intention is what counts.

Also, there are two troublesome friends... can’t forget them either.

And Ji Roufeng, Li Lei mentioned that she has been taking care of him quite a bit recently, so write her a letter and send some meat as gratitude.

It’s said that Instructor Su Huanqing has been especially busy lately, working tirelessly reading various materials, seemingly unwilling to remain just an ordinary high school teacher.

Send her some demon beast meat to nourish her brain, plus it’s said that demon beast meat is rich in Qi blood, maybe it has a bit of a... bust-enhancing effect... how pitiful...

Sun Lingli should get some too.

It’s said that there are Secret Realms inside West Origin Martial Mansion as well, and given her capabilities, she wouldn’t lack demon beast meat, but this Bone Transforming Dragon’s meat isn’t easy to come by.

Just over two hundred kilograms of meat were distributed in no time.

Once everything was sorted, Xu Lingjun lay down on the bed and drifted into a light-hearted sleep...

Over four hundred academic credits, more than six hundred Source Value points.

Strictly speaking, it’s not actually that much.

What truly surprised Xu Lingjun, though, was the method to obtain Source Value.

Consider this, he only spent one day on this three-day trip.

If he had worked the full three days, undoubtedly, his gains would be higher than this... especially once the AI finishes learning, the understanding of the Secret Realm will be more comprehensive by then.

With its help, big things can be expected.

Hmm, time to sleep, and then eat once I wake up.

Lost several meals on this trip, feels like I’ve lost a billion or something.

With that thought, Xu Lingjun drifted into slumber.

After a long while...

He was awakened by the sound of the doorbell.

Opening the door.

Outside, Li Jingjun stood there with her chubby cat on her shoulder, no, it’s Pang Hu.

As the door was opened, it unceremoniously jumped down from Li Jingjun’s shoulder, sauntered into Xu Lingjun’s living room, and perched itself on the table.

Xu Lingjun asked in surprise, "Why are you here?"

Li Jingjun replied, "I knew you just got out of the Secret Realm, so I came to see you and brought some healing medicine."

Xu Lingjun chuckled, "You’re overthinking it, I’m not hurt... although the Secret Realm is chaotic, with my strength, self-defense is more than enough."

"Self-defense is certainly more than enough, but what if it’s outside the Secret Realm?"

Li Jingjun sighed softly and said, "You’ve acted too flamboyantly. Those you have taught a lesson may not let it slide. If they’re certain it’s you, do you think they might attack you within the Martial Mansion?"

Xu Lingjun asked in confusion, "Did I do something flamboyant?"

"Do you think so, Mr. Jigsaw of Infinite Love?"

Li Jingjun couldn’t help but purse her lips, feeling it was somewhat absurd, she said, "I actually think the rules within the Secret Realm are inappropriate. Wearing a mask seems to change a person into someone without any bottom line or principles. How can this cultivate true powerhouses? You did what I didn’t dare to do, I actually admire you for that."

Xu Lingjun asked in surprise, "How did you know it was me?"

"It was your first time entering the Secret Realm, and no one had ever done something like that before. Probably everyone suspects that Jigsaw is actually a freshman this year, and as the Dragon Gate Champion Scholar, aren’t you the prime suspect?"

"Then as the second place in Bei Xuanwu Martial Mansion, wouldn’t you be within the range of suspicion as well?"

Li Jingjun shook her head and said, "I’m not afraid of that. If they dare to cause me trouble, I will infinitely welcome it... whether in the Martial Mansion or the Secret Realm, I do not fear any challenge."

Saying so, she placed a bottle of healing medicine on the table.

"Carry it with you, this is our Li Family’s secret healing ointment, it works excellently on external injuries, healing within three days without leaving a scar."

"Thank you."

Xu Lingjun accepted it without hesitation and stored it away.

Although he may never need it in his life, she brought it over specifically, so it probably works well.

"Also, here’s a bottle of Spirit Blood Potion, please accept it as well."

Li Jingjun said, "Consider it compensation. I want to ask you a favor."

"Just say what you need, no need for this."

"Only if you accept will I talk."

Li Jingjun was resolute, placing a bottle of Spirit Blood Potion on the table, "If you don’t accept, then just forget it."

"Alright, I’ll take it."

Xu Lingjun asked, "What’s the matter?"

Li Jingjun placed a key on the table and said, "This is the key to my room, I hope you can have it."

"Ke... Key?"

Xu Lingjun’s eyes widened in shock, exclaiming, "I always thought you weren’t the kind to judge by appearances, but it turns out you..."

He touched his troublesome face.

Could it be he doesn’t deserve to have a purely platonic female friend?

"I don’t know what you’re talking about, but you’ve misunderstood."

Li Jingjun said, "Just last night, I successfully broke through to the late stage of True Transformation."

She continued, "The Secret Realm really tempers a person, so I may frequent it often in the future... but I don’t want another incident like the last one to occur. If one day you find I haven’t shown up for more than two days, I’d appreciate it if you could check my room for Pang Hu and help take care of him for a day or two."

"So, you plan to venture into the Secret Realm more?"

"Yes."

Li Jingjun said earnestly, "You can handle three opponents at once, I’m confident I could too, but perhaps not as effortlessly as you. You probably don’t know, but you’re a hurdle I need to cross, so I won’t give up."

"Alright, I understand."

Xu Lingjun nodded and said, "When you leave, just hand Pang Hu over to me. I won’t be in the Secret Realm for more than three days myself, and I have an Assistant Tutor. If I plan to leave for a long period, I can entrust Pang Hu to her."

"Thank you."

Li Jingjun was clearly coming here to find a backup plan for her cat...

She didn’t really have any friends, and the only person she could talk to was probably Xu Lingjun.

A bottle of Spirit Blood Potion in exchange for such a trivial favor... she certainly got the short end of the stick.

But precisely because she got the short end, she felt comfortable asking for it.

After sorting things out with Xu Lingjun.

She soon took her leave.

And just after Li Jingjun left...

The AI’s voice sounded, but it was no longer the mechanical tone from before; instead, it was a cold voice with a slight crispness, clearly the voice of Li Jingjun.

"Master, would you like me to use this young lady’s voice?"

Xu Lingjun said speechlessly, "What master... didn’t you call me sir before?"

"I found it in the hidden data on this tablet. I only recently learned that men prefer being called ’master’ by female voices."

Xu Lingjun said speechlessly, "Forget it, change it back, don’t use someone else’s voice randomly. If discovered, I wouldn’t be able to explain it even if I had numerous mouths."

He looked at the bottle of healing medicine and the bottle of Spirit Blood Potion on the table.

Reaching out, he picked them up.

Another prompt appeared before him.

[High grade Circulation Powder detected. Would you like to bestow its True Source? Consumes 20 Source Value points!]

[High grade Spirit Blood Potion detected. Would you like to bestow its True Source? Consumes 40 Source Value points!]

Xu Lingjun paused, thinking about the superior level?

Talent Source only 40 points?

For a moment, Xu Lingjun, who had recently come into some wealth, couldn’t help but feel invigorated.

Speaking of, what’s above the superior level again?