Mini World Game Console-Chapter 736 - 737: There are differences between scumbags and scumbags too
March 1, Friday.
In the Heavenly Lotus Academy's battle training field, Ren Suo observed the students practicing Spells in the resting area while tuning the new Spells he had acquired. He had just completed his registration at the school yesterday and had to start working today. In his absence, the academy had only been able to call in a First Aid team from the school hospital to stand by. Without the protection of a Healing Cultivator, the students were cautious not to get injured while practicing Spells. So, when Ren Suo returned, the students were invigorated, as if unleashing pent-up energy in the training field after many days.
Previously, Ren Suo would use Cloning to handle the healing duties at the training field, but now he realized this was a very inefficient practice. To possess healing Ability, the clone had to maintain a certain level of strength, which resulted in a decrease in its duration of existence. It could be said that after the healing duty was over, the clone had to return home immediately. Otherwise, it would disappear on the spot, leaving only its clothing behind. This was a method of poor cost-effectiveness. He could either let the clone be in its prime—possessing great strength but a short duration, which could help him clear games—or let the clone be in its mortal state—weak but able to exist for a long time to help him handle most daily chores. Therefore, Ren Suo decided to attend to the healing duties himself. Moreover, although the students were quite dependent on Ren Suo, situations requiring healing were not frequent.
Unlike last semester, most students this semester had already entered the First Turn and had basic control over Spells. Not all of them were learning Combat Spells; Infrastructure Spells like Fossil to Mud and Concrete Making, Healing Magic like 'Healing,' and Material Spells like Spirit Inscription were also popular among many students. Thus, Ren Suo was on duty for an hour and a half, of which at least 70 minutes were idle time; if he was lucky, even 90 minutes. He could completely use this time to do his own things instead of lying in bed playing with his phone.
Ren Suo looked down at the glowing Moonlight emanating from his hands, which instantly turned into a pair of White Gloves, fitting seamlessly over his hands.
With the secret from Ren Han, Ren Suo easily neutralized Yun Wangshu's combat power and then dealt with their group. Not only Yun Wangshu, Ren Suo did not directly defeat the others either. Instead, he suppressed them with his superior strength and numerous battle experiences, in an almost perfect manner. The reason, of course, was his hope to harvest more Combat Memories. But unfortunately, Ren Suo fought until morning and only obtained the Combat Memories of Yun Wangshu and Changsheng. Therefore, he didn't continue to increase his sunk costs at this initial level and saved the progress instead.
Moreover, Ren Suo discovered that the items gained from consuming Combat Memories were not fixed, but they were generally of similar value. The reason Ren Suo preserved this save was because he felt the props he obtained from using two Combat Memories this time were quite satisfying.
'Wangshu Flow Immortal: Special application techniques of Moonlight Spells, create on the body surface according to one's thoughts, Energy Clothing that slightly reduces physical damage (3%) and moderately reduces energy damage (12%). It does not conflict with any Spiritual Energy Barrier Spells and can cover existing clothing.'
'Changsheng Cross Slash: When the Five-Fire Bead is triggered, the Gatekeeper will automatically get a chance to use the Changsheng Cross Slash, slashing out two fully-formed Azure Dragon Crescent Winds consecutively.'
The rewards obtained by the Gatekeeper would be synchronized to Ren Suo, so he could also use Wangshu Flow Immortal. Actually, the value of Wangshu Flow Immortal was not high because it did not directly grant the Player Spells—that is to say, if Ren Suo did not know Moonlight Spells, then this Moonlight Spell technique would be meaningless to him. However, other rewards that could be exchanged from Yun Wangshu's Combat Memory were not better than this technique. Perhaps it was because although Ren Suo had fought hard with Yun Wangshu, Yun Wangshu was not in his best state, which therefore diminished the value of the Combat Memory. Victory achieved merely by verbal sparring was not recognized by Truth. But Ren Suo was decisively unable to face Yun Wangshu and Changsheng at the same time, and since he also knew Moonlight Spells, he willingly accepted this reward suitable for him.
In fact, this Spell was very useful. In the future, the clone wouldn't even need an apron; just wearing the Energy Clothing would suffice for running around naked. Although its defensive capability was not strong, it was better than nothing. It also did not conflict with Energy Gauze Clothing; they could coexist and be used as a permanent Spell.
Changsheng Cross Slash was very interesting as it linked directly to the Bead Rotation Matrix. Although Ren Suo in his True Form could not enjoy this benefit, the benefits the Gatekeeper derived from it far exceeded Azure Dragon Crescent Wind. Removing five Fire Pearls simultaneously was not difficult. In a 5-minute battle, Ren Suo could trigger it about four times. This meant four cost-free uses of Changsheng Cross Slash, enough to completely shift the balance of victory.
However, just by igniting the First Prime and clearing the first level, he had gained such a powerful boon... Ren Suo recalculated the difficulty of the upcoming levels.
"Hey, did you notice any disturbances last night?"
Ren Suo clapped his hands, and the White Gloves dispersed like white cherry blossoms. He turned his head to look at Zhao Huo next to him and said calmly, "No, I went to bed early."
"So it seems..." Zhao Huo supported his chin with both hands, paused for a moment, then asked, "Aside from the three of you, there are no other Fourth-Stage Cultivators in the academy, right?"
"I don't know," Ren Suo replied. "It's impossible for a Low-Turn Cultivator to disguise as a High-Tier one, but it's hard to see through a High-Tier Cultivator disguising as a Low-Turn one."
"Then do you think the slash that split the Lotus Lake in front of the dorm building in two could be from a Fourth-Stage Cultivator?"
Ren Suo glanced at Zhao Huo and asked, "Why do you ask?"
"I saw someone split the Lotus Lake in two with a single slash last night; it was astounding." Zhao Huo sighed, "That's the kind of Spell, bordering on martial prowess, that I aspire to. I wanted to catch up to that Cultivator to ask if I could learn that Spell, but by the time I got there, they had already disappeared."
"Oh?" Ren Suo said nonchalantly, "Did you see what that person looked like?"
"I didn't get a good look, but it was probably a woman," Zhao Huo said, somewhat frustrated. "And it most likely wasn't Dong Chengling, so I'm still guessing who it was."
Luckily, he was dressed as a woman.
Unexpectedly, Zhao Huo, up in the middle of the night, had seen him practicing his technique.
But Ren Suo was prepared, so Zhao Huo would never suspect him—if Zhao Huo had seen that the person was a man, he would likely be kneeling down now, clutching his legs and crying to learn Azure Dragon Crescent Wind.
Ren Suo said, "Even if you found her, do you think she would be willing to teach you the Spell?"
"I could pay her!"
Ren Suo looked at Zhao Huo and shook his head. "Not to look down on you, but your financial resources aren't at the level where you can say something like that, right? Moreover, according to you, that woman possesses strength comparable to a Fourth-Stage Cultivator. If she wanted to make money, there are legitimate and respected ways to do so."
"However," Ren Suo pointed at the training field, "she hasn't appeared among those training Spells, nor has any teacher capitalized on that strength to advance their rank and gain more resources. This shows that this woman isn't interested in using her power to obtain resources."
"She just wants to hide that power, blending into the crowd, living quietly," Ren Suo said. "You won't find her."
This, naturally, was to discourage Zhao Huo, but Zhao Huo sighed.
"But in that case, she must be very lonely."
"Hmm?" Ren Suo was somewhat surprised. "What do you mean?"
Zhao Huo, supporting his chin, gazed into the void and softly said, "Her slash was lonely. It was a self-reliant type of slash, with no attachments or desires to struggle for—purely slashing for the sake of slashing."
That sounded somewhat like a description of Changsheng, especially since Azure Dragon Crescent Wind is his signature Spell. Perhaps, like the Somber Soul-Stealing Palm, casting it might affect the emotions of onlookers.
However, based on normal assumptions, Ren Suo thought this was just a figment of Zhao Huo's imagination.
It was like a reading comprehension question asking, 'What inner thoughts does the author express here?' Inferring loneliness from the slash actually meant Zhao Huo's own heart was stirring.
"Do you like her?" Ren Suo asked bluntly.
It was time to move up the schedule for the new headphones; he needed the Listening Headphones and Desire Resonance to access the thoughts of others.
Zhao Huo jumped in surprise and shook his head repeatedly. "How could that be? I'm just curious about who that was."
It seems he has fallen for her.
Upon reflection, it was quite normal for Zhao Huo to like him dressed as a woman. As a Martial Artist, Zhao Huo naturally idolized the strong, and a powerful female Cultivator in a revealing maid outfit clearly hit his sweet spot.
He might have been fantasizing that the female powerhouse shared similar quirks and a similar background with him: born into an ancient martial arts family, combining Martial Arts with Spells, but so enamored with anime culture that she liked to wear maid outfits during her Spell training...
Men are such ignorant and fanciful creatures.
Deceiving such a man is an easy task.
Thus, Ren Suo didn't continue persuading him, but instead said, "You could try leaving your contact information at places where she has appeared; she might contact you proactively."
Zhao Huo was startled, nodded, and said, "That could be a method... Yeah, thanks."
However, he said gloomily, "I never believed the nonsense you said yesterday. They are still angry with me. If I hadn't sent that kind of gift..."
"Is it really just because of your gift that they are angry?" Ren Suo said with a slight smile, standing up.
Zhao Huo blinked. "You mean... they want me to take a stand..."
"Someone got hurt." Ren Suo strode toward the training field, where a student had made a mistake while practicing Fossil to Mud, causing rocks to explode, sending fragments flying and injuring several students. Ren Suo immediately used Saving Lives and Healing the Injured to control the situation. Naturally, the most seriously injured was the female student practicing the Spell, who had a gash on her left cheek that looked fierce and terrifying.
She covered her face, with a mournful expression asking, "Doctor Ren, Doctor Ren, will my injury—it won't—"
"Your injury will actually make you look prettier." Ren Suo pried her hand away; his gentle healing Spiritual Energy quickly easing her pain, and the wound healed rapidly, leaving no trace.
"Avoid makeup for the next couple of days, and don't use facial cleansers when washing your face. You'll be fine." Ren Suo touched the place where her wound had been, gently smiling. "The healed area will become fairer, and your boyfriend might prefer kissing your left cheek in the future."
The female student immediately calmed down, breaking into a smile. "Doctor Ren, I don't have a boyfriend."
"Oh, what's your name then?"
"I'm Zhang Yamu, from class seven, a Non-Awakener." The female student reported her details nervously yet hopefully.
"If there's a male student as tall, handsome, and good-looking as me looking for recommendations for girls, I'll recommend you." Ren Suo said, patting her head with a smile, then stood up to heal the next injured person.
After busying himself for a while, the training field's operating hours were almost over. Ren Suo finished his shift and left straight for home.
At that moment, Gu Yueyan and Lin Xianyu came over. Gu Yueyan glanced at the students nearby, then just tugged on his sleeve and said, "Pretty impressive, you."
"Hmm? Thanks. I like it when you praise me straightforwardly. I'm a bit slow and can't understand if it's all indirect," Ren Suo smiled and replied.
Gu Yueyan, both irritated and amused, said, "You were very gentle when you were healing just now. Many female students now think you are the man of their dreams. You're almost rivaling Teacher Bai in the academy."
"That means your taste is good. Even before I could match Bai Ji, you already thought I was your dream man."
Gu Yueyan's cheeks flushed slightly. She pursed her lips and said, "Not at all! I think you are stupid, slow, and a philanderer, full of bad habits that need correcting. You're absolutely not a role model, a disqualified adult! I just think I need to be by your side so you have a role model to learn from!"
"So I am learning from you," Ren Suo laughed. "I learn your Gentleness, your consideration. Because you are by my side, I'll strive to be a better person. However, I also hope you'll learn my smile, because you look good when you smile; it can improve your popularity."
Gu Yueyan was briefly taken aback, then stared at Ren Suo for a while, as if seeing something funny, a slight smile appearing on her lips.
"Not as good as mine, but I'll accept it."
"I don't need your approval... And where am I not as good as you? You look like an idiot when you smile!"
Ren Suo chuckled. "See you tonight. I heard you and Cheng Ling are cooking? I'll come hungry then."
Watching Ren Suo go back to the teachers' dormitory, Gu Yueyan pulled Lin Xianyu by the sleeve back to the student dormitory. But then she noticed Lin Xianyu staring at Ren Suo's retreating figure. Her expression was like someone looking at a first-order linear differential equation.
"What's up?" Gu Yueyan asked, puzzled.
Lin Xianyu withdrew her gaze and shook her head. "Nothing. By the way, class president, how far have you guys gone?"
"What do you mean 'how far'?"
"Like, have you caught his weaknesses, has he found your loopholes..."
It took Gu Yueyan three seconds to realize Lin Xianyu was joking about something risqué, and she smacked Lin Xianyu's butt, angrily saying, "No!"
"That's good, that's good... If he ever makes such a request, you must definitely refuse, okay?"
"Of course!" Gu Yueyan agreed, then curiously asked, "Why are you suddenly bringing this up?"
"Just caring about a roommate, and also..." Lin Xianyu pondered her tone, saying, "Haven't you felt a particular aura emanating from him?"
"What kind of aura? Like a perfume smell?" Gu Yueyan grew alert.
Lin Xianyu glanced at Gu Yueyan. "More like the aura of a scumbag."
"He is one, yes," Gu Yueyan bit her lips, angrily saying, "Casanova, a beast in human clothing, a disgrace... I must correct his erroneous thinking!"
Lin Xianyu was about to say something, then held back, her words caught in her throat.
There are different kinds of scumbags, after all.
But... to speak further would be overstepping bounds, and the class president definitely wouldn't listen.
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Zhang Yamu's friendship added, worth 90 Truth Points.
Zhou Bai's friendship added, 50 Truth Points.
Nie Ziqi's friendship added, 80 Truth Points.
New additions...
Gu Yueyan's Truth Points increased by 100 points.
Lin Xianyu's Truth Points decreased by 180 points.
Zhao Huo's Truth Points increased by 30 points.
Upon returning home, Ren Suo immediately put on Pandora's Magic Box to enter the Door of Truth to check for changes in the price list of emotional exchanges.
That was also one reason Ren Suo did not send a clone to work but went himself.
It's all resources.
