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"Sawari, calm down and let me explain."

"Please correct your attitude before explaining..."

Ze Zhi gave Lin Qiu a subtle glare, but also appeared overly nervous and uneasy.

After all, they are all friends I know, they would never harm me... I can't be sure about Lin Qiu, it's better to be on guard.

Thinking of this, Ze Zhi's gaze toward Lin Qiu suddenly became sharp.

"My intuition tells me that you're thinking about things you shouldn't be thinking."

"That's not important. Tell me quickly, what exactly happened? Did you all become Superman overnight?"

Zezhi crossed her arms and looked at the two of them with a serious expression.

I have a feeling that a lot of big things have happened without my knowledge! And last night, Fatty inexplicably went and picked up the key to open the cabinet where the cat treats are hidden!

There's a very likely connection between them!

"This situation is a bit complicated to explain."

Lin Qiu scratched his face and looked at Zhao Yunge beside him questioningly, wanting to know why she could also use skills!

Zhao Yunge glared back in dissatisfaction. "How long has it been? And you're still holding me like that! Don't you know to let go first?"

Realizing his mistake, Lin Qiu smiled awkwardly and quickly released his grip.

Regaining his freedom, Zhao Yunge breathed a long sigh of relief, clutching his chest with lingering fear.

Putting aside why Lin Qiu's reaction speed is so terrifying, the sharp pain in my heart when I was just about to capture him was a bit strange!

I didn't feel any discomfort when I used the ability before, so why is there a problem this time?

"Teacher Zhao, could you please explain why you've become like this?"

After pulling up a chair and sitting down next to Ze Zhi, Lin Qiu asked the question solemnly.

I thought only myself, Wu Xiaoxiong, Qi Xi, and Bai Ya could use the skill, but unexpectedly another one appeared. This situation is a bit surprising.

Have you noticed that something's off about the environment lately?

Zhao Yunge did not give a direct answer immediately, but instead asked a question in return.

“In our neighborhood, all the plants have mutated, growing wildly out of season, and the air is much fresher.”

"When my chubby baby goes out to play, he even crosses his legs and hugs both of them!"

"..."

Sawari, it's not that there's a problem with your environment, it's just that your cat has become a spirit!

Lin Qiu glanced at Ze Zhi, who had interrupted, but didn't pay much attention to her. Her attention returned to Zhao Yunge.

Has the environment changed in your area as well?

"Yes, at first those plants also mutated and produced strange fruits, but after checking, there was nothing poisonous or harmful about them, so I ate a few."

"To be honest, the taste was pretty good. I felt warm all over, and my physical condition even improved a lot, but that's about it."

As if remembering something, Zhao Yunge's brows furrowed.

"But just yesterday, I don't know what happened, those plants seemed to have had their suppressors removed and mutated further! After eating the fruit that mutated twice, I was able to use the skills of 'Kara no Kyoukai'."

"Hey, hey, hey, you're kidding, right? It can't be that mysterious."

Zezhi stared blankly at the two people who seemed to be speaking gibberish, her brain unable to keep up for a moment.

What is this feeling of helplessness, like being the only ordinary person left in the whole world?

"I'm in a similar situation, and I can only use the skills I've learned in my skill bar."

Lin Qiu shrugged, his gaze intentionally or unintentionally drifting towards Ze Zhi.

This guy... seems to be no match for me at all right now!

Sensing Lin Qiu's malicious gaze, Ze Zhi's heart tightened instinctively, and she decisively looked at Zhao Yunge beside her—

"Teacher Yunge, do you have any fruit left? I'd like to eat some too!"

"That's all. Most of what I had in my yard was handed over to the research institute, and the rest has already been eaten."

Zhao Yunge shook his head. He had eaten most of it because he thought it was non-toxic and edible.

Upon hearing this, Ze Zhi immediately deflated and looked expectantly towards Lin Qiu.

"Unscrupulous merchant"

"What to shout?"

"Ahem—Lin Qiu, I think given our relationship, you should understand what I'm thinking, right? You see…"

"Really? You looked like you were about to kill me after eating the fruit."

Lin Qiu glanced at the scheming wildcat, but didn't refuse, simply holding up three fingers.

"What do you mean?"

"Thirty pieces of intelligence, hey hey hey—don't bite me, this is a really good price!"

Seeing that Zezhi was about to bite, Lin Qiu immediately withdrew his finger.

"Thirty pieces of intelligence? Why don't you just rob me! I don't even have that many pieces of intelligence on me right now. Are you trying to fleece me?"

Zezhi bristled and yelled, "This guy is too greedy! How can he raise prices like this!"

However, Lin Qiu remained unmoved. After she calmed down for a while, he spoke in a serious tone—

Do you crave power?

Snapped!

Zezhi's forehead immediately creased with anger, and she wished she could bite him a few times.

It seems I'm just destined to clash with this guy!

"Ten! That's my limit!"

Thirty, no bargaining.

"Fifteen! I've handed over my life savings, it's all yours, I can retire now!"

Zezhi practically forced out those words through gritted teeth, but she wasn't flustered at all.

Are you kidding me? Do you think I'd let this swindler drain my savings? Thirty is just a tiny fraction of my savings!

Lin Qiu naturally didn't believe this thieving cat would be so honest, and rolled his eyes before speaking again—

"We can choose not to collect intelligence..."

"You shrewd businessman, I knew you were the best to me. From now on, if I have any important information, I promise to share it with you as appropriate."

"Could you be any stingier...?"

228 - Sawaori, whose evil nature was born from courage

"You actually brought it with you."

Zezhi was stunned when she saw the bag of fruit that Lin Qiu had brought over.

I thought something this important would be kept safe at home, but it turned out to be brought over in a plastic bag.

"Qi Xi kept saying she wanted more food before she left yesterday, so I brought some with me."

"Oh-then I won't be polite!"

Ze Zhi excitedly rubbed her hands together, but before she could reach for the mutated fruit, Lin Qiu picked it up and moved it aside.

"Don't rush me. Let's make this clear beforehand: if you want to eat this, you'll have to be my loyal follower for the next month. Don't argue with me."

"I know, I know. If you tell me to go east, I'll never go west!"

Zezhi made a solemn promise and almost impatiently took the bag from his hand, not noticing the creepy smile that flashed across Lin Qiu's face.

I may not know about other places, but once this fish-stealing cat eats the fruit in my yard, it will never be able to resist me again!

Completely unaware of the seriousness of the problem, Zezhi took out the pear-like object and opened her small mouth.

But before she could take a bite, as if remembering something, she quickly asked—

Do we need to peel these fruits if we want to eat them?

"Can you even see where the skin is? It's all transparent..."

Lin Qiu rolled her eyes. She and Qi Xi hadn't been so particular about food when they ate together.

Who knows if something important will be revealed after peeling? If the desired effect is lost, it would be a huge loss!

Upon hearing this, Ze Zhi smiled awkwardly and, without further delay, took a big bite out of the mutated pear.

The moment the pear flesh entered her mouth, it transformed into countless warm currents that flowed through her limbs and bones, healing any hidden ailments in her body while continuously strengthening her physical constitution.

"Mmm- This feels pretty good, like after a whole year of hard work, I suddenly get a full-body relaxing massage."

Sawa couldn't help but let out a comfortable moan, then slumped lazily in the chair.

Seeing the guy's blissful expression, Zhao Yunge was also tempted and stared longingly at the remaining fruit in the bag.

The ones Lin Qiu brought over seem to have mutated even more powerfully than our own!

Noticing the school nurse's gaze, Lin Qiu smiled and tossed the fruit over as well.

"Teacher, you should try some too. Eating more might increase your blue stats."

"Have you also encountered the problem of having mastered all the skills you've learned, but being extremely short of mana?"

"more or less."

Lin Qiu responded vaguely, without revealing that he didn't lack mana.

If this guy were to dissect himself, that would be a bit dangerous!

"However, Qi Xi and the others said that this is just an adaptation process. After a while, the magic power in their bodies will continue to increase and eventually return to the level of their game accounts."

"Is that so? I have to say, this feeling of being influenced by the game in reality is like a dream."

Zhao Yunge rubbed his temples, feeling a bit of a headache. Although the feeling of having superpowers was great, he always felt a strange pressure in his heart.

Power doesn't come from nowhere; with power comes the possibility of encountering a corresponding enemy...

Just as she was pondering, Ze Zhi, who had already eaten the pear, rolled her eyes. The moment her gaze fell on Lin Qiu, a bold idea immediately popped into her mind.

I can now feel the magic power within my body, and I can use skills!

Before eating the fruit, Lin Qiu was just a shut-in; he definitely wouldn't be a match for me in a real fight, even though he became much stronger after eating it...

But now I've eaten it myself!

Given the same circumstances, why should I be afraid of him? Besides, this guy actually wants me to be his follower?

"Are you kidding me? With my power in hand, do I need to be afraid of him?"

I'm going to be the queen!

While we're at it, let's give this unscrupulous merchant a good beating and make him our servant!

After some thought, Ze Zhi suddenly became emboldened and, following her thoughts, involuntarily gathered her magical power in her hands.

Lin Qiu, whom she thought hadn't noticed, sensed the magical agitation beside her almost immediately, and her expression became somewhat subtle.

No way......

I thought this guy would hold out until no one was around before making a move, but now he can't wait and is about to rebel. He's so arrogant!

However, he didn't take it to heart. After his duel with Wu Xiaoxiong, he had clearly realized that anyone who ate his fruit would never be his match!

With his mind at ease, Lin Qiu became even more fearless, and even stretched lazily with a slightly provocative air.

Seeing that this guy was completely unprepared, Ze Zhi's eyes narrowed instantly, and instinctively, just like in the game, she stomped her foot on the ground—

"Cat Shadow!"

Zezhi leaped into the air in an instant, feeling the height that almost easily touched the ceiling, and a somewhat arrogant smile appeared on his face.

You swindler, let's see if you back down now!

The magic within his body surged wildly into his hands. As his fingers swept through the air, the overflowing magic light scattered in all directions, looking dazzlingly beautiful, yet also carrying a deadly threat.