The system is very abstract, fortunately I am also.

Chapter 385 Let's accompany each other in this mortal world, living freely and unrestrained [Seeking monthly votes!!]

"What did you do when you went back?"

At the top of the stairs, Chen Yuying, who had been waiting, saw Lin Li return and asked him some questions out of curiosity.

Just now, Lin Li, like Ding Sihan a few days ago, suddenly had a flash of inspiration and abandoned himself.

So Chen Yuying is quite used to it.

Of course, Chen Yuying's statement did not imply that she thought the two were a good match—she still felt that she and Lin Litian were a perfect match.

She just felt that Ding Sihan had become completely different from when she started school, and Lin Li really needed to be shot.

Yes, they'll have to be shot repeatedly!

Never mind, I can't bear to part with it.

Let's just execute Bai Bufan.

Sigh, it's all Bai Bufan's fault. Under the monogamous system, his husband and wife are both identical, so isn't that just a waste of monogamy?

Replace Yifu?
Never mind, I can't bear to part with it.

If you really want to change wives, then change one yourself.

"Of course, I went to touch Bufan's fair, soft, and small hands."

Hearing Chen Yuying ask this question, Lin Li felt as if he were bathed in a spring breeze.

The thought that Bai Bufan must be mentally scribble down his virtual family tree right now and vent his frustrations on him gave him a sense of satisfaction.

According to a report from the McDonald's outpatient department of the First Affiliated Hospital of Los Angeles, Lin Li is an M, so this is reasonable.

However, you must be careful when returning to your seat after the evening competition coaching session.

Hearing Lin Li's nonchalant reply, Chen Yuying tilted her head slightly and said with a smile:
"Lin Li, do you know what words can instantly disappoint a girl?"

Lin Li: "Mom, I won't be coming home for Chinese New Year this year."

Chen Yuying: "?"

Her lips parted slightly, but the words of rebuttal failed her, and she finally let out a pleasant chuckle. Chen Yuying gently punched Lin Li, truly helpless against him.

"Don't use family ties as a shield! You're just lying through your teeth! Tell me the truth!"

Lin Li reached out and took Chen Yuying's hand. Chen Yuying struggled briefly but couldn't break free. After turning around and finding no one following, she let him do as he pleased.

They moved a little closer to the forest so that if someone suddenly appeared, they wouldn't immediately notice that the two were holding hands.

Having tasted the sweetness of success, Lin Li then revealed his evil plan in its entirety.

After hearing this, Chen Yuying suppressed the smile on her lips and looked at Lin Li seriously: "Lin Li, you are not allowed to say that you are my boyfriend at school from now on."

"No."

"Okay, whatever you say."

Chen Yuying's stance has never been firm in front of Lin Li.

Upon arriving at the multi-functional classroom, there were already quite a few people there, including Hua Ming, the veteran coach of the competition.

"Students who have come in, please come up and find your exam papers first," Hua Ming said to the students who entered.

"Your tickets are already in your seats." Just as Lin Li and Chen Yuying were about to look for them, Chen Tianming, who was sitting in the first row with Yao Qiaoqiao, immediately spoke up.

"Thanks, Yao Qiaoqiao," Lin Li said.

Chen Tianming and Yao Qiaoqiao: "?"

"Why are you thanking me?" Yao Qiaoqiao asked, somewhat puzzled.

"If you weren't here, I'd be being polite if Tianming didn't kick my test paper twice."
This statement, though seemingly derogatory, is actually a compliment; this is the way of Lin Li's wingmen.

But Tianming doesn't seem to understand this point yet, and is even baring his teeth at himself.

Lin Li plans to contact investors to find an opportunity to take down the bad dog.

After two weeks of competition coaching, everyone had indeed settled into their 'fixed' positions, so Lin Li and Chen Yuying took their seats in the second row.

"What was the maximum score again?"

Lin Li picked up the exam paper, glanced at the score, and asked Chen Yuying.

"200 points." Chen Yuying replied after glancing at the numbers on the rows of test papers.

"Oh, I lost fifty points, so I did pretty badly on the test," Lin Li said with some regret.

"Tch." Ignoring the smug Lin Li, Chen Yuying looked at her test paper with a score of 138 and decided to see where she lost those twelve points.

I thought it would be 140.

Seeing Chen Yuying looking at her wrong answers, Lin Li didn't disturb her thinking. Instead, he looked at Hua Ming expectantly, waiting for the task to be completed.

—Being selected with a perfect score is a foregone conclusion; now, all that's missing is Hua Ming's announcement to complete the mission.

Once everyone had gathered in the multi-functional classroom, Hua Ming stood up and spoke:
"The results of the school's selection exam are out. Everyone, please check your test scores. Those who scored below 112 points did not pass the selection process."

"However, students who did not pass should not be discouraged. If they still want to try, or simply want to accumulate competition experience, they can find their math teacher and participate in the preliminary exam at their own expense."

"Just pay the registration fee. Our on-campus tutoring is still free, and I welcome everyone to attend class next week."

"If the eliminated students do not plan to participate in the Xuezhi Cup again, and are not interested in how to answer the questions on this test paper, they can now go back to the classroom to study normally and make good use of their time."

"Alright, for those who haven't arrived yet, let's make a decision. We'll start going over the test in three minutes."

After Hua Ming finished speaking, the multi-functional hall became much noisier, with most people peeking around to check the exam papers of acquaintances to see if any had failed.

Although it was a selection exam for a competition, most of the participants were students who had only studied for the competition for less than ten hours, so the exam was not difficult, and 112 points was not a high standard.

"Just one point away, just one point away from passing..."

Zhang Haoyang's regretful and remorseful voice came from the aisle next door.

He held the test paper with a score of 12 in his hand and let out a "hehehe" sound of crying.

Sadness flowed like a river, and Zhang Haoyang followed the current, heading out of the classroom without looking back. He was free!

I'd guess those 12 points came from several multiple-choice questions that Zhang Haoyang answered correctly.

This guy never intended to participate in the competition; this score was indeed the result of Zhang Haoyang's efforts to avoid the correct answers.

Of the six people from Class Four, no one else left.

Even Chen Tianming, who had the worst foundation, didn't linger after Lin Li stood up and took a look. Instead, he scored 114, barely passing the test.

Tianming's foundation was the weakest among those present. Although the passing score wasn't high, achieving this level already proved that he had worked very hard.

Lin Li looked at the system.

Task 5 is complete.

[You have received the following rewards: Physical Improvement: Comprehension increased by 10%; Random Ability *1; System Currency *100]

You have gained the active ability: Mark.

【"Mark": Designate a visible target within 100 meters and mark it. After marking, you can accurately perceive its location within a certain range.

The range of perception varies depending on your strength and ability, with a minimum of three kilometers; the duration of the effect is three hours for living beings and twenty-four hours for non-living beings.

One use attempt is accumulated every 24 hours, with a maximum of 3 uses accumulated.

[Having won the previous battle, winning the sect selection battle will be a piece of cake, and I have successfully obtained the opportunity to represent my sect in the battle!]

This is a good start, but certainly not the end. You must hone your skills, persevere, and spread your might far and wide, so that all the prodigies of Pingjiang will know your name!

[Mission triggered!]

[Task Four: Obtain the qualification to enter the final debate in the "Secret Realm of Wisdom".]

[Task Rewards: Physical Improvement: Comprehension increased by 20%; Random Ability *1; System Currency *150]

Unsurprisingly, the task was completed, and a second task was immediately assigned: to advance to the semi-finals, which should still not be too difficult.

And this "marking" ability, which is a reward, is actually quite useful in reality.

With this ability, Xi Ling's perversion was utterly hopeless.

Because the throne of the King of Perverts is now completely undisputed!

There was a time when Xiling was in great danger. Girls who wore little clothing were easily followed by perverts, and Lin Li had lost track of her several times before.

But now, we can't lose track of them!

However, the duration of this ability's mark varies considerably depending on whether it targets a living or inanimate object.

Without enhancement, the mark on non-living creatures can last for a day, allowing for unlimited refills, but the mark on living creatures only lasts for three hours, a difference of eight times.

It's not a big problem. When using this ability, you can track living things by marking clothes or earrings. However, there is a risk of misjudgment with such marking, so you need to make a trade-off.

The ability is still on cooldown and can't be used right now. I'll test it again when I have the chance.

In the multi-functional classroom, those who were planning to leave had all left, not too many, only twenty or thirty people, less than a third.

There were about fifty people left in the classroom. Excluding those who didn't pass but wanted to hear the whole test, there should be about fifty people who passed.

This doesn't even include students in the competition class, so it seems the entry requirements for the Xuezhi Cup are indeed quite low.

However, this is a positive development for Lin Li, but it may actually take more time.

Hua Ming started the lesson, and Lin Li also put aside his thoughts and began to listen.

……

During a tutoring break.

Chen Tianming turned around, pointed to a question on the test paper, and asked Lin Li, "Lin Li, I didn't quite understand this question when the teacher explained it. How did you figure it out step by step?" Lin Li, the wingman, was still very sensible: "I don't know how to do this question."

Chen Tianming: "I can do this question."

Lin Li: "I really don't know how to do this question."

"Stop talking nonsense! You're only 150, what can't you do? Hurry up and teach me!" Chen Tianming gave Lin Li the middle finger without any politeness.

"I thought you were going over lines with me," Lin Li chuckled, taking out his exam paper as he asked, "Why didn't you ask Yao Qiaoqiao?"

“She didn’t understand completely either,” Chen Tianming glanced back to make sure Yao Qiaoqiao wasn’t there before continuing, “I’m waiting to teach her after I learn it, so Lord Lin Li, I’m counting on you!”

"Okay, which step? This question is quite difficult, but the teacher explained it in quite a lot of detail." Lin Li nodded and looked at the question.

Chen Yuying, who was standing nearby, also came over to take a look. After realizing that it was a question she had completely mastered, she lost interest in listening to it again. She picked up her and Lin Li's water cups from the table and went out to get water.

……

"understand?"

“I don’t understand.”

"From which part did you start not understanding?"

“The part after ‘Solution: (1)’” Chen Tianming revealed an innocent and harmless smile.

Lin Li took a deep breath and sneered:
"Chen Tianming, if you ask me, why don't you just use your shoulders to squeeze your head out like a blackhead?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Yuying, who had just returned from fetching water, couldn't help but tilt her head and laugh.

Chen Tianming: "..."

Hey, grass is everywhere, your words are really hurtful.

"Try it again, try it again! I'll do it three times! I'll definitely learn it this time, I'm sure!" But circumstances forced Chen Tianming to continue his obsequious behavior.

"Let's give up on trying to fully understand this during break time for now. This question is still too advanced for you."

"Your foundation is weak. Even if I teach you using a cramming, idiotic method, you'll be exposed the moment Yao Qiaoqiao asks you a few follow-up questions while you're teaching her. It will actually have the opposite effect."

Lin Li shook his head, threw the pen on the table, and shrugged.

“…Alright then.” Chen Tianming didn’t try to be stubborn. He just scratched his head and continued looking at the questions on the test paper with some regret.

Seeing Chen Tianming so dejected, Lin Li felt it was necessary to cheer him up.

"Tianming, I still have good news to tell you," Lin Li said.

"What do you mean?" Chen Tianming looked at Lin Li.

"Judging from your approach to solving this problem, you won't be love-struck in the future, which is good," Lin Li explained.

Chen Tianming blinked.

Although he sensed something was amiss, seeing that Lin Li was focused on the question and not looking at him, seemingly serious, he slowly asked:

How did you figure that out?

To be honest, I think I'm a bit... right now, when I'm with Qiaoqiao every day, all I can think about is her. If I were with Qiaoqiao, I think I'd be totally love-struck...

“They’re not contradictory. I don’t know if you’ll ever have a ‘love-struck’ mind,” Lin Li looked up and smiled, “but a ‘love-struck’ mind is definitely one of the two things you’ll never have in your life.”

"Damn! I knew it, you little brat!" Chen Tianming had anticipated that Lin Li wasn't going to speak like a human, so he pointed at Lin Li with a grin.

"Oh," Lin Li clapped his hands upon hearing this, "that won't happen either."

"Huh?" Chen Tianming was stunned.

"……etc."

"?"

"Hey, Lin Li, you fucking deserve to die!" After realizing what had happened, Chen Tianming couldn't hold back and roared.

—So it turns out I not only lack "love" and "brain", but I'll never even have "grass" in this lifetime?
A forest of gullies.

However, out of the corner of his eye, he noticed that Yao Qiaoqiao had already appeared outside the multi-functional classroom. Chen Tianming immediately stopped choking Lin Li and tried to appear more gentlemanly.

"Alright, while I can't let you use your 'brain' to showcase your charm and earn Yao Qiaoqiao's praise and admiration, I have other methods."

Lin Li also noticed Yao Qiaoqiao's approach, so he immediately lowered his voice and said, "Come on, give me your hand."

"No!" Once bitten, twice shy, and Chen Tianming had already made three mistakes in a minute. He felt like he was about to grow a brain, so he resolutely refused.

"I won't hurt you. You can try it on the class monitor later, and I guarantee you'll get praise." Lin Li pointed to Chen Yuying, who was eavesdropping beside him, and assured her.

Chen Tianming glanced at Lin Li suspiciously, then stretched out his hand.

It wasn't that I trusted Lin Li, but I simply wanted to see what Lin Li was really up to.

Because of the time constraint, Lin Li wrote "Xiao" on Chen Tianming's right palm and "Zai" on his left palm.

"Finish!"

"Xiao is here? What's this?" Chen Tianming looked at the words on his palm with a puzzled expression.

Lin Li remained silent, only gesturing for Chen Tianming to face Chen Yuying in a French military salute. Then, he asked Chen Yuying expectantly, "Squad leader, how would you best describe Tianming's actions?"

Chen Tianming and Chen Yuying: "?"

Chen Yuying paused for a moment, then noticed Lin Li's lip movements. A thought flashed through her mind, and she answered somewhat uncertainly, "Carefree and unrestrained?"

"Bingo!" Lin Li snapped his fingers excitedly, then patted Chen Tianming heavily on the shoulder, proudly boasting, "Tianming, did you hear that? That's a genuine compliment!"

"My Yingbao has very high standards. If she can praise you like this, then Yao Qiaoqiao and the like will be a piece of cake!"

Chen Tianming looked down at the two words on his palm, lacking confidence.

If you write these two words and then raise your hand in surrender, you'll be praised for being carefree and easygoing?

"潇" and "在" have been found.

Chen Tianming smiled: "Lin Li, where's 'Sa Zi'? How did you figure it out?"

Lin Li waved his hand: "Hey, that's not important."

Chen Tianming: (へ╬)!

"..."

"..."

"Lin Li, I really have to feed your horse grass!!!"

It's better not to be a gentleman!
……

He got into a fight with two classmates in one night, which left behind a deep-seated hatred...

As Lin Li was leaving school, he noticed Chen Tianming and Bai Bufan looking at him gloomily and whispering to each other, seemingly planning revenge.

So what?

What is there to fear! They're nothing but clay chickens and earthen dogs!

The most romantic thing I can imagine is selling computers with you.

Lin Li hummed a song, hoping the music would remind the motion-sensor lights in the apartment building that were no longer working properly, so that they would turn on in advance.

That's how it is in old neighborhoods; unless you make a lot of noise, the motion-sensor lights won't even acknowledge you.

Sometimes Lin Li felt that this motion-sensor light was like the husband in an NTR movie; even though water was flowing from the bedroom into the living room, he remained unmoved, watching Dora find the troublemaker on the sofa.

To be this slow-witted is something I'll never forget.

Upon arriving at his doorstep, Lin Li took out his key and opened the door. He noticed an extra pair of shoes on the entryway mat and looked up.

Sure enough, Wu Min was sitting on the sofa playing on her phone.

"Mom, you're back? Didn't you say you wouldn't be back until tomorrow morning?" Lin Li greeted her as he took off his shoes.

"You finished your work early and came back tonight, right?" Wu Min put down her phone, said simply, then stared intently at Lin Li, asking with a slightly serious expression:

"I was shocked when I found out. Lin Li, where did you get so much money?"

Lin Li raised an eyebrow, stopped what he was doing, and looked at Wu Min in surprise.

Has his wealth been exposed?

In theory, once you reach adulthood, your bank card balance should not be checked by others without your consent.

Lin Li wasn't flustered. Although he didn't know how Wu Min found out about this, he was fortunate that he hadn't spent too much money or had too little left. He could use the reward money from the Demon Suppression Division as an excuse.

Lin Li had already prepared a response: "Mom, actually..."

Wu Min threw a stack of paper money on the coffee table and interrupted with a frown: "Lin Li, you didn't steal all of this from other people's graves, did you?"

Lin Li: "(；☉_☉)?"

So it was paper money?

Never mind, that's not important right now.

More importantly, Lin Li felt his dignity had been insulted.

"Sister Min! What are you saying? What kind of talk is this?! When you said that, did you act like a mother at all?"

"How could I possibly steal someone else's paper money when I go to the grave? I can't use it anyway!"

Lin Li suddenly calmed down: "What I stole were, of course, tributes."

(End of this chapter)