Silently upgraded, indestructible for 100 million layers!

In the afternoon, at the city guard compound.

The three SUVs slowly came to a stop. Shen Qingqiu led Jiang Lan and the others out of the vehicles, and the other two teams also got out one after another.

With the task completed, the next step is naturally to take stock of the results.

Back in the small building, everyone placed their spoils on the table.

After counting the spoils, Shen Qingqiu nodded and said:

"Thank you all for your hard work today. Take two days off and we'll meet up early the day after tomorrow to leave the city."

Originally, the rest period after leaving the city was three days.

However, we are currently short-staffed, so we have to work a little harder.

"Yes!" Everyone knew what was going on and readily agreed.

After everything was explained, Shen Qingqiu took Jiang Lan away from the city guard compound and drove home.

In the car, Shen Qingqiu would occasionally glance at Jiang Lan, making Jiang Lan feel uncomfortable.

He touched his face.

"Auntie, is there something on my face?"

"Pfft..." Shen Qingqiu couldn't help but laugh out loud, "Look at yourself, you look like a cat with a painted face."

Jiang Lan looked up at the rearview mirror.

The blood on his face had dried and congealed, forming patches.

They do look quite alike.

Jiang Lan tugged at the corner of her mouth and looked away.

Shen Qingqiu had been observing Jiang Lan.

She became increasingly certain that this kid had truly changed.

She seems like a completely different person from before.

A moment later, the car stopped in the underground parking garage.

Shen Qingqiu and Jiang Lan got out of the car one after the other and took the elevator home.

Shen Qingqiu opened the door and said to Jiang Lan:

"Go take a shower, you smell of blood."

Jiang Lan nodded.

He really needs to take a shower.

After changing his shoes, he rushed into the bathroom, took off his combat uniform, and turned on the shower.

The warm water washed away the bloodstains from my body.

After taking a long time to wash and take care of personal hygiene, Jiang Lan stood in front of the full-length mirror in the bathroom.

The person in the mirror is 1.8 meters tall, incredibly handsome, and exudes pure masculinity.

"Tsk..."

Looking in the mirror, Jiang Lan smacked her lips.

It's alright. Although I'm not as good-looking as I was in my previous life, it's still acceptable.

Even if he can't become a martial artist, with this appearance, he'd probably be good enough to debut as an idol.

Moreover, due to the improvement in his physical fitness, Jiang Lan has no excess fat on his body, and his body is covered with streamlined muscles and clearly defined eight-pack abs.

Looking down, there was a giant python!

OK OK.

1.8 meters tall and 180 centimeters.

The protagonist of the novel is always said to be a certain way.

Jiang Lan dried her half-long hair with a towel, put on a bathrobe, and walked out of the bathroom.

Hearing the noise, Shen Qingqiu glanced at the bathroom door and saw Jiang Lan, who had just come out of the bath.

She immediately lowered her head, a faint blush creeping onto her pretty face.

Jiang Lan... his physique seems to have improved quite a bit?

No, no, I can't let my mind wander!

"Ahem..." Shen Qingqiu coughed twice. "Go back and rest after your bath. We'll eat in a bit."

"Okay." Jiang Lan, unaware of Shen Qingqiu's inner thoughts, nodded and returned to her room.

After he finished taking care of his personal hygiene, his aunt naturally needed to take care of hers as well.

Lying in bed, Jiang Lan glanced at her panel again.

The next upgrade will require two portions of essence blood.

However, his strength has improved considerably, and he poses no threat to Ironback Wolves.

As long as you find the right opportunity, it's not difficult to make not just two, but even twenty.

I'll be able to leave the city again the day after tomorrow; we'll see if there's a chance then.

……

evening.

Jiang Lan helped set the table, and only after that did she sit down to eat with Shen Qingqiu.

After taking only a couple of bites, Shen Qingqiu suddenly asked:

"Did you really kill an Ironback Wolf today?"

"Yeah." Jiang Lan nodded. "Just lucky."

Shen Qingqiu asked again:

"Tell your aunt the truth, is the Ironback Wolf really injured?"

Jiang Lan lowered her head, her eyes flickering.

Or has something been discovered that's not right?

That's true. My aunt is a martial artist at the Opening Meridian Realm, and her insight is beyond what ordinary people can match.

But now, even if the King of Heaven himself came, he would only have one answer.

"Yes, it must have just fought with other ferocious beasts. That Ironback Wolf was seriously injured."

Seemingly remembering something, Jiang Lan reached into her pocket and pulled out a rhombus-shaped crystal core.

"Auntie, how much can this sell for?"

Shen Qingqiu knew at a glance that Jiang Lan held the crystal core of the Ironback Wolf.

"You're quite clever; you know how to mine crystal cores."

"Well……"

Jiang Lan remained silent for a while.

I may lack experience, but I'm not an idiot.

"It's a pity you didn't have a collection bottle, otherwise you could have brought back the essence blood as well. Here, I'll get you a few later, just in case."

Jiang Lan's eyes lit up.

Collection bottles are great.

With the collection bottle, there's no need to gnaw on the heart anymore.

He definitely doesn't want to experience that taste again.

"Oh right, you asked about the price, right?" Shen Qingqiu snapped out of his reverie. "Ironback Wolf Crystal Core, it's about a thousand points."

"Auntie, can you help me sell them?"

Shen Qingqiu thought for a moment and said, "I'm going to the market to buy some things tomorrow, I'll take you with me."

Jiang Lan readily agreed.

The two chatted for a few more minutes until dinner was over, at which point Shen Qingqiu suddenly spoke.

"I feel like you're a little different than before."

"Really?" Jiang Lan's heart tightened, but she maintained a calm demeanor. "Perhaps she's come to her senses after being injured."

"What have you figured out?"

Jiang Lan smiled.

"I can't be a burden forever. I have to rely on myself. My aunt has already worked so hard, and I can't keep adding to her burden."

Shen Qingqiu's gaze softened, and her expression towards Jiang Lan held a more complex and ambiguous emotion.

Jiang Lan didn't say anything more. She tidied up the table, washed the dishes, and went back to her room.

Lying in bed, Jiang Lan glanced at the door with lingering fear.

Shen Qingqiu indeed sensed that something was wrong.

It seems that in the future, I should try to follow the original owner's behavior and habits as closely as possible to avoid further deepening suspicion.

Of course, the most important thing is to be yourself.

At most, it shouldn't be too obvious; rather, it should be done subtly so that Shen Qingqiu accepts it without being immediately noticed.

The revolution has not yet succeeded, comrades still need to work hard!

……

The next day.

Shen Qingqiu, dressed casually, came out of the room.

Jiang Lan's eyes lit up when she saw Shen Qingqiu.

Today, Shen Qingqiu is dressed casually, which, while not as dashing as when she wears her combat uniform, adds a touch of gentleness.

A white T-shirt, jeans, and a long, wavy shawl—her figure was on full display.

Jiang Lan quickly looked away, silently warning herself not to commit a crime.

Shen Qingqiu noticed Jiang Lan's gaze and the corners of his mouth turned up slightly.

"Let's go."

The two went out and drove to the trading market.

Although it's called a market, it's actually the largest distribution center for ferocious beast materials within the base city.

The market was bustling with people, with stalls lining both sides of the street and many shops of all kinds.

Anything related to ferocious beasts can be found in this place, with buyers and sellers.