I practiced as a monk alone in Japan.

Chapter 93 Zhao Ri's Mighty Man!

"call"

Throughout the night, I absorbed and digested a great deal of spiritual energy.

Just as Tsukino Gen had predicted, after resolving last night's events, the spiritual energy was indeed abundant, as if everything was telling him that his choice had not been wrong. This seemed to be the thing he should do.

Great, I'll order a Batman suit tomorrow, and then buy a motorcycle. From now on, let's not call this place Zhaori, let's call it Gotham.

Consolidating the third level of cultivation involves more than just further improvements in physical abilities. Additional effects of the third level include things like the previously encountered "bullet world" and a more accurate prediction of danger and hostility.

Furthermore, the ability to more precisely control the external projection of internal energy is very suitable for Kiyono Mitsuki. After a period of "recuperation," aside from other factors, her senses seem to be slowly recovering, and she can even move her toes.

What will happen if things continue like this? The fourth, fifth, and sixth levels are still unclear, but Tsukino Gen can clearly feel that the path to the fourth level has become significantly more difficult.

As she was leaving, Tsukino Gen received a message from an unknown number.

[Orders have been issued that you may be contacted soon. Please be careful. (This message is deleted after reading.)]

This is clearly a message from Shinichiro Kawakami. He's quite cautious, knowing to use an unfamiliar number.

But what is this "disappearing message" thing? It's pretty old-fashioned. Is it some kind of old school thing?
Gen Tsukino naturally didn't reply to the message and deleted it immediately. It was entirely predictable that Shiro would contact him. Since he had specifically chosen Kawakami as a living witness, this kind of follow-up was inevitable.

Such a massive yakuza organization would not allow a key figure to live freely; it's just a matter of how they choose to face themselves.

It is still that school with a vibrant life force.

Summer vacation is almost here, with only one week left. Tsukino Gen intends to finish strong, behaving normally in class and not twirling his pen anymore; the only thing missing is raising his hand to answer questions.

Putting everything else aside, Sakuraba Yuki was quite satisfied with the boy's attitude. From her perspective, it was probably just that she had ultimately interfered in the boy's life. But it was a well-intentioned interference, making him more sociable and cheerful, so he wouldn't have to live such a solitary life in this world.

"To the clubroom?"

After school, Kazama Sakura tiptoed closer to Tsukino Gen like a kitten.

Gen Tsukino didn't actually know that this girl was just childishly measuring whether the boy had grown taller every day.

But even if they knew, they would only say that the girl was excessively cute.

"You're so enthusiastic?"

Tsukino Gen asked curiously.

Kazama Sakura nodded and adjusted her schoolbag. "Of course~ I brought a present today."

"A gift? For me?"

Don't worry, you'll get a share too!

"So you're planning to give Asagiri Rin a gift?"

Tsukino Gen's strange expression caught Kazama Sakura's attention. "Yeah, I promised her yesterday. Is there a problem?"

"Giving gifts is normal. It's just that she's a rather strange person. You should be prepared to be hurt instead of giving her a well-intentioned gift."

He doesn't like to dampen other people's optimism, no matter how much he dislikes that person.

"It's not that serious, is it? I thought the young lady was quite normal yesterday, she just didn't talk much."

That truly reflects Kazama Sakura's feelings, but Tsukino Gen thinks she might have experienced a certain sense of disillusionment. It's like when someone who's always treated you badly, someone you subconsciously find difficult to deal with, suddenly becomes nice to you, and you start to feel like they're actually a good person.

Doesn't this look a bit like Stockholm?
"Okay, if you think it's good, then it's good."

He put his hands in his pockets and walked towards the activity room.

"Hiss, I bet it's turned up to 20 degrees again."

As soon as they reached the classroom door, feeling the cold wind blowing out from the crack in the door, Kazama Sakura shivered slightly and hugged her shoulders, whispering to Tsukino Gen.

The boy smiled and replied, "It's okay, just remember to wear a jacket next time."

"Hehe, if you keep talking behind people's backs like that, be careful the young lady doesn't come after you."

"You don't think people can't hear you just because you're standing here, do you?"

"Eh? Really?"

The girl, still somewhat skeptical, opened the door.

A cold wind swept over us, a stark contrast to the sweltering heat outside, making it feel like a freezer.

The girl hidden deep within this icy mountain still sits on her throne, looking down with equal disdain on every mortal who comes to pay homage.

Sakura Kazama went in first, and Gen Tsukino closed the door last.

"Asagiri-kun is here so early."

Sakura Kazama greeted him with a smile.

Asagiri Rin, still staring at her phone, didn't look up. "Because I don't want to go home so early."

"Why? It should be more comfortable at home."

Kazama Sakura asked curiously.

At that moment, Rin Asagiri looked into her eyes and asked, "Do you really feel more comfortable at home?"

This statement was clearly targeted, but that's normal. If Asagiri Rin wanted, she could obtain the personal information of all the students in this school, including more private details.

The girl's expression dimmed for a moment, clearly recalling some unpleasant memories. However, Kazama Sakura's mindset was much better than before, and she quickly smiled and looked up.

"I feel fine. Oh, by the way, this is for you."

She took two bags out of her schoolbag, placing one in front of Asagiri Rin and the other to Tsukino Gen beside her.

As soon as she held it in her hands, Tsukino Gen knew what it was: cookies, this girl's specialty.

"what?"

Asagiri Rin frowned slightly as she looked at the other person.

It wasn't that she was dissatisfied with Kazama Sakura's behavior, but rather that she seemed very puzzled as to why the other party would give something to someone who seemed to lack nothing.

Given its value, what can she offer herself?
Do they need to show affection to express their feelings? Their relationship isn't that close at all.

So in her view, it was somewhat abrupt and inexplicable.

Kazama Sakura, however, showed the girl her sweet and innocent smile, "The dessert I promised to bring you yesterday, didn't you say you didn't hate it? I made it myself, you can try it."

Asagiri Rin frowned as she looked at the bag in front of her, her tone not very pleasant.

"I don't recall asking you to bring any, do I? Besides, the desserts I've tasted are the best in the world."

Before she could finish speaking, Kazama Sakura sat down next to her and said with a smile, "It's okay. After all, you're a new member of the club, so consider this a gift from me. Asagiri-kun must have eaten a lot of delicious food, but nothing is as good as something I made myself."

"What's different?"

"It reflects the heartfelt intentions of the person who made this dessert."

Asagiri Rin looked at the other person's big, watery eyes strangely, which were as bright and clear as gemstones.

She glanced away, "What a cheesy thing to say."

"Give it a try~" Kazama Sakura moved even closer, seemingly audacious enough to take advantage of the girl's good temper and do whatever she wanted.

"The food I taste is unlucky; if it's not good, I'll scold you."

Asagiri Rin gave Kazama Sakura a cold look, trying to make her back down.

However, Sakura Kazama didn't seem to feel anything. Instead, she nodded and said, "It's okay. It's my problem if it doesn't taste good. It's fine to throw it away."

Why is she so heartless? Does she not care about anything?

Rin Asagiri inexplicably found him troublesome, even more so than the boy. She subconsciously looked over and saw that Gen Tsukino was already eating cookies from a bag.

It seems to be chocolate flavored.

He showed no particular expression and seemed completely oblivious to what was happening between the two of them.

"Just try one piece."

She opened the bag, seemingly out of desperation. But she seemed to completely ignore who could make her feel helpless, who could force her to do something she didn't want to do? Tsukino Gen ate her cookie, wanting to laugh.

Kazama Sakura watched with inexplicable nervousness as the school's renowned young lady put a cookie she had made into her mouth and chewed it gently. Even though the other girl only took a small bite, her heart was in her throat.

"How about it?"

She asked nervously.

Asagiri Rin looked up at her and said, "So-so. It's basically not up to the average level of the cookies I've ever had."

It's a fairly objective, yet also cold and harsh, evaluation.

Sakura Kazama sighed somewhat dejectedly, "I'm sorry, Asagiri-kun, you can give me the rest, I'll eat it myself."

"No need, I'll handle it myself."

"Ok?"

Kazama Sakura looked at the other person strangely, not understanding what she meant.

Asagiri Rin had already retied the remaining bags and placed them aside, saying casually, "I don't like letting others dispose of things I've touched."

".is that so?"

Something feels off.

However, at least Asagiri Rin ate the piece she had eaten completely, leaving no crumbs behind, and she didn't show any signs of enjoying it.

But why do I feel a strange sense of accomplishment? It's like finally getting close to the most dangerous beast in the world—it's exhilarating.

After the minor incident, everything seemed to be returning to calm. The ocean after a tsunami also experiences a brief period of calm and tranquility.

In the activity room, Tsukino Gen and Asagiri Rin were both looking at their phones, while only the energetic Kazama Sakura was racking her brains for a way to inject real vitality into the club. How could they all be so patient?
You shouldn't be here studying; you should be monks and nuns! How despicable!
"Damn it. I've been thinking about it all night and I still can't figure out what to do."

Just as Kazama Sakura was feeling a bit annoyed, realizing that she didn't seem to be part of the think tank.

"correct."

The girl, who was sitting on the sofa and almost sinking into it, looked up. This opening line seemed a bit deliberate.

Gen Tsukino also looked over.

She completely ignored the boy's gaze and casually took out three tickets from her bag.

"what is this?"

Sakura Kazama's gaze was immediately drawn to it, and then her eyes widened. "My God! Are these tickets to the premiere of Miki Mochizuki's new movie?!"

The volume was so loud that even Tsukino Gen muttered, "Whose alarm is going off?"

Ignoring the boy's sarcastic remarks, Kazama Sakura looked excitedly at Asagiri Rin, "Asagiri-kun, is this for us?"

Asagiri Rin felt a little uncomfortable under her gaze, so she adjusted her posture and leaned gracefully to the side.

"My mom probably slipped it into my bag this morning, I don't know. Do you like her?"

"Of course! Who doesn't love Mochizuki Miki? I dream of being a cool and charming woman like her. This new movie has been hyped up for a long time, and it will be officially released this summer. I'm planning to go see it! And she'll be at the premiere herself!"

Asagiri Rin glanced subtly in the direction of the boy.

"Since you like it so much, you can take it."

"Huh? Is that okay? This is very precious."

"This isn't anything special to me. Besides, don't you always complain about not having any club activities? Going to the movies is a waste of life, so you guys can go ahead and watch it."

Asagiri Rin said casually.

Kazama Sakura looked at her strangely, "What do you mean... you're not going?"

"I'm not interested in movies, and I don't know anyone named Mochizuki Miki."

"But there are three tickets here! And isn't this a club activity? Since it's a club activity, of course three people should go together, right, Ah-Xian!"

You only think of your buddies at times like this?
Gen Tsukino put away the bag of cookies in his hand, and then looked at the two beautiful girls with different styles, each with their own charm.

"I'll go if they provide dinner."

"Hey, what idiot?"

"Tsk."

Two disapproving glances came over, but Tsukino Gen continued to leisurely look at his phone.

Meanwhile, Kazama Sakura was already pulling Asagiri Rin along, saying, "Let's do it together, consider it a club activity. We can even write a review afterward."

"Who wants to write that stuff? If you're really bored, I can arrange for you to work on a construction site."

"No way, I'll get a tan. Come on, let's go together!"

"No, you think I'm in a good mood right now? Watch out!"

"Come on, come on, we're just killing time anyway, and we don't have to go to school tomorrow, so consider this a way of repaying my gift, okay?"

"I told you your cookies weren't good!"

"Then you should eat it too. You're obligated to eat it, so hurry up!"

".It's so annoying."

Gen Tsukino, who stood up at just the right moment, couldn't help but sigh.

Women who know how to be charming and coquettish have the best lives, and Kazama Sakura is definitely a top expert in this regard.

The girl, who had a cool expression, was surprisingly swayed by his act. Was she implying that he should also try to charm her?

Ugh, just thinking about it makes me feel disgusted.

My buddy Zhao Ri is a tough guy. Acting cute? Not even a little bit.

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(End of this chapter)