Nobody told me this wasn't a game.

Suddenly, Lizhi raised her hand and pointed at Zuo Chang.

Under Zuo Chang's puzzled gaze, Lychee bent down and bit into Zuo Chang's hand.

The warm, slippery sensation spread throughout his body, and Zuo Chang was startled, realizing that Lychee was licking the web of his hand.

What is this for!

Zuo Chang was dumbfounded, and finally realized the secret: "Litchi... don't tell me you're licking the magic potion on my finger."

Lychee looked up: "Otherwise what?"

"Are you... really that serious?"

"Miss Lychee can't stand waste. If it weren't for the fact that your shoes are dirty, I would be kneeling down right now!"

Ok.

Just as he pushed the bottle up, the medicine spilled onto Zuo Chang's fingers.

If Zuo Chang had known there was such a good thing, he should have controlled it better and not just kept it all to himself.

now……

Zuo Chang coughed and, in front of Lizhi, drank the last bit of medicine from the bottom of the bottle.

Then, he pointed forcefully to his lips, making it clear.

Lychee stood still, without moving.

Beneath the hood, her red lips curved into a bright smile: "Zuo Chang, you're so childish."

Gulu.

Zuo Chang swallowed the medicine: "Never mind if you don't want it."

"But I like your naivety."

Lychee seemed to have accepted Zuo Chang; she lowered her guard and took off her hood.

Her silver hair cascaded down like a waterfall, and beneath her thick, fan-like eyelashes, her indigo eyes shone like jewels, twinkling as she looked at Zuo Chang.

Zuo Chang felt a sudden burst of light before his eyes; the pitch-black forest was suddenly filled with brilliance.

It's a lychee.

The lychees are glowing.

Zuo Chang examined her for a moment before saying, "Lizhi, you are really beautiful."

Lychee smiled, her red lips curving upwards as she lowered her gaze, savoring the moment and reflecting on her feelings: "Almost everyone has said similar things; I've heard countless compliments. But Zuo Chang... such shallow, blunt, and simplistic praise, devoid of any literary flair or poetry, is a first for me. You're quite uncultured, yet I find your words the most beautiful... Isn't that a bit strange?"

Zuo Chang laughed and said, "I have no skills, it's all about emotion."

Lychee smiled brightly, then suddenly closed her eyes, raised her chin, and seemed to be asking for a kiss: "Miss Lychee, close your eyes! You can't see anything or know anything now. If a bad guy takes the opportunity to do something to me, I might not be able to resist—hmm."

Zuo Chang doesn't play games; he went straight for the kill.

He pulled Lizhi close by the waist, forcing her against his chest. Before Lizhi could open her eyes, he lowered his head and captured her unguarded lips.

As their breaths touched, Zuo Chang gradually came to understand a principle—

Even the toughest lips become soft when kissed.

Chapter 25 Friendship Sniping

Lychee touched her lips, looking confused, as if she was still savoring the memory.

Zuo Chang glanced at her and asked, "What are you thinking about?"

"Human lips... feel so strange. They're both soft and cool, the texture is indescribable, yet it leaves a lasting impression."

"You've even started researching this."

Lychee gathered her silver hair, put her hood back on, covering her face: "I'm a scholar, what do you think?"

Zuo Chang remained silent.

Just now—or more precisely, after having close contact with the lychee, he could see part of the lychee's surface with his eyes closed.

Her talent was on full display:

Name: Lychee.

Cultivation level: Third realm (75%).

Talents: Wide-Area Casting (Level 10), Spell Amplification (Level 10), Agility (Level 5), Curse Affinity (Level 15).

Recommended training direction: Guide them to learn skill styles related to curse magic, with the "Earth Grudge Style" being the best.

Zuo Chang was familiar with this interface.

This is a built-in plugin for the game, which allows players to see the talents of any follower and receive training suggestions from the system.

I never imagined that I would see this after traveling through time.

only……

How was this triggered?

Is there a certain level of trust between the two parties, or is it simply a matter of taking a sip and it will show up?

After a little thought, Zuo Chang leaned towards the latter.

In terms of trust, he and Blood Rose should trust each other very much, but Zuo Chang cannot see Blood Rose's profile.

Lychee possesses level 10 wide-area casting and spell amplification, making her exceptionally talented. Among Zuo Chang's previous retainers, she was also in the upper-middle tier and is worth developing.

She clearly had no idea what her true talent was; she was studying fire magic...

Fire spells don't get any bonus.

With her maxed-out level 15 "Curse Affinity" and other spellcasting talents, if she were to learn curse magic, its power would be far beyond what the current Wildfire school can match!

It can only be said that the organization that owns lychees doesn't know its value.

What a waste of a beautiful piece of jade to have been carved into this state!

Seeing Zuo Chang deep in thought, Lizhi raised her hand and waved it in front of his eyes: "What are you thinking about now?"

Zuo Chang snapped out of his daze and said, "Lizhi, do you want to try some curse magic?"

"Huh? Why?"

“I think you’re suitable; you should have the talent to cast curse spells.”

Lychee looked at Zuo Chang with suspicion, but did not respond.

After a moment, she said, "I don't know why you say that, but I'll try."

Zuo Chang laughed and said, "You won't regret it."

The earlier delay had been brief, but the firelight had reappeared in the distance.

Cang Youbing led his men in pursuit.

Lychee stood beside him and said, "Zuo Chang, let's go first. That Cang Youbing's skills aren't particularly refined, but they're quite troublesome. I don't have any way to deal with 'Yin Jue'."

Zuo Chang shook his head: "There's no need to leave. Cang Youbing and his men are all going to die tonight."

Lizhi frowned, wondering where Zuo Chang's confidence came from.

Seeing that Zuo Chang wasn't joking, she placed an unreasonable trust in him and said directly, "If you think it's okay, let's give it a try. Miss Lychee isn't afraid of death."

Of course I'll try it.

Zuo Chang did not seek revenge overnight.

He had previously killed four people, and his second monthly mission was now complete.

[Ten Steps, One Kill: After ending the lives of ten adventurers, you can reclaim one skill you once possessed. Current (5/5).]

He closed his eyes and accepted the reward.

The monthly mission 'Ten Steps, One Kill' has been completed. Please select the skill you wish to retrieve.

Please note: The skills you choose to retrieve will retain their original level, and their effects, limitations, and costs will remain largely unchanged. If you want to select a skill that you can use immediately, please check 'Available'.

Hundreds of skills appeared before my eyes.

Zuo Chang did not hesitate and directly checked "Available".

Immediately, a large number of skill icons dimmed, leaving only twenty or thirty remaining.

Zuo Chang looked at it and was extremely disappointed!

The remaining skills were all unfamiliar; it was obvious at a glance that they were the kind of weak, useless skills.

So weak that Zuo Chang didn't even want to spend resources to upgrade; his skill level was only one or two.

Among a group of fish eyes, there are two bright pearls—

"Little Wise General": Level 15. Summons a treasure-hunting mouse that can help you find hidden rooms and hidden treasure chests.

"Friendship Sniper": Level 15. Launch a powerful sniper attack, dealing considerable damage to the enemy. This skill allows you to utilize the power of others, and the casting authority can be changed. For each additional participant, the damage and range of Friendship Sniper will increase.

Being a minor strategist is a good skill, but now is not the time.

And a friendly sniper...

It couldn't be more perfect!

Zuo Chang made his choice without hesitation.

You have regained the skill 'Friendship Sniper (Level 15)'.

An inexplicable force came from above, silently pouring into the top of the head.

Zuo Chang's spirits lifted, and he suddenly had a flash of insight, mastering the spellcasting technique of Friendship Sniping.

He held out his hand and asked, "Ready?"

Lychee, confused, asked, "Huh?"

"Hold my hand, I need your strength."

"...That's weird, you just took advantage of me."