Ke Xue exorcists demons and starts with immobilization

"Chu Zhong, where do we go next?"

Sonoko then leaned closer, asking expectantly, as if she were the leading lady of today's date.

On the right is Xiaolan, who seems a little upset.

On the left is a garden where everyone is in high spirits and laughing and joking.

Without exception, they all cared a lot about today's date.

One is meticulously dressed, the other is freed from the seal...

Chu Zhong gradually came to his senses and really wanted to say, "I want them all!"

Unfortunately, I dared not speak, for fear of being crippled by the Demon King.

"Let's go to the cinema, I heard the new movie that just came out is getting good reviews..."

Chu Zhong had no choice but to choose a date location that didn't require much interaction.

Unsurprisingly, on the way to the movie theater, Ran subtly hinted to Sonoko that it was time for her to leave.

But Sonoko seemed not to understand, and said that she just "happened" to want to see a movie as well, so she followed him all the way.

The three of them went to the movie theater.

When Chu Zhong was in charge of queuing to buy movie tickets

Sonoko, who had been constantly dodging Ran Mouri's attempts to "capture" her, took the initiative to sidle up to her best friend.

"Sonoko, what are you trying to say now?"

Ran Mouri immediately realized what her best friend was up to.

They can't just stupidly come over and get beaten up.

Let's hear what it is first, and then it won't be too late to take action.

"It seems you really like Chu Zhong, Xiao Lan," Yuanzi teased. "You've only known each other for a few days, and you're already so possessive of his food?"

Ran Mouri raised her hand.

Sonoko quickly grabbed her best friend's arm, "Hey, hey, don't be so angry. At worst... I won't fight you for it, Ran."

Ran Mouri got even angrier, pinching Sonoko's waist with her other hand. "I don't believe you'll give up! Chu Zhong recognized you at a glance..."

Ran Mouri knew the significance of the 'test' that Sonoko had been conducting for over a decade.

To fulfill a wish she made since childhood, Sonoko rarely takes off her headband, whether attending a corporate banquet or in her daily social life.

"It's a pity, but there's nothing we can do about it."

Sonoko sighed, saying helplessly, "Well, it's because you met Chu Zhong first, Ran~"

"If that arrogant jerk were here, maybe I could have argued with him. But now you live next door, we see each other day and night, how can I possibly win?"

"And... Chu Zhong seems to really like you, Xiao Lan..."

At this point, a rare bitter expression appeared on Sonoko's face.

"Sonoko..." Ran Mouri hugged her best friend with heartache, but couldn't help her curiosity and asked how they came to that conclusion.

Sonoko then said, "It was yesterday, when Xiaolan wasn't feeling well and went to the infirmary to rest. Chu Zhong specially took leave and stayed with her for the afternoon."

"But... I can only say I care about it a bit..." Ran Mouri said with a slight blush.

Sonoko continued, "Then I also took leave and spent the whole afternoon staring out the window of the infirmary."

"Huh???" Ran Mouri was very surprised, but Sonoko has always loved gossip, which is indeed something she would do.

"Xiao Lan, do you know how soundly you were sleeping back then? That afternoon, Chu Zhong was kicked out of the school clinic twice."

Ran Mouri shook her head, indicating that she was unaware of this side story, "This alone cannot prove..."

Sonoko interrupted, "The key point is, Chu Zhong didn't gain any advantage at all... Ran, do you know what that means?!"

"Does that mean... Chu Zhong is a good person?" Ran Mouri was a little confused.

Sonoko frowned immediately: "Ran, are you really that clueless, or are you just pretending?"

"what?"

"Let me put it this way, Xiaolan, if Chu Zhong were sleeping soundly in front of you, wouldn't you have the urge to sneak a kiss?"

"..." Ran Mouri blushed instantly.

Because Chu Zhongzhen was sleeping soundly in front of him, and in a state of unconsciousness.

And indeed, she couldn't resist the temptation...

No need to hear an answer,

Sonoko knew the answer just by looking at her best friend's expression, and continued her analysis: "Right? For ordinary people, this is such a huge temptation, isn't it?"

"I've heard that boys are more likely to take advantage of this kind of thing than girls, and that this type of movie even sells particularly well..."

"Alas! Chu Zhong didn't lay a finger on her! What pure love this is!"

For a long time,

"But if you really like someone, how can you resist?" Ran Mouri, unable to resist the temptation, became somewhat insecure.

Sonoko explained, "It's definitely because I'm afraid you'll get angry, Ran! There's a saying, 'True love is about being careful, not about being carefree.'"

Sonoko, who had no experience in dating, was now talking at length, quoting classics and historical allusions, leaving Ran Mouri completely bewildered.

Sonoko nudged Ran with her elbow, "And the taste of a first kiss... it's definitely something to savor together when you're sober~"

After saying that, Sonoko looked infatuated, as if she had fallen into some kind of romantic fantasy again.

Ran Mouri blushed, whether from shame for doing something wrong or for some other reason, it was unclear.

It took a while for the heat on Ran Mouri's cheeks to subside.

Just then, Sonoko also came to her senses and chuckled maliciously, "Of course, I can't have come here for nothing today."

"Xiao Lan, I can give up competing with you for Chu Zhong, but you have to show me your sincerity."

"Sincerity?"

Sonoko nodded. "That's right, for example... my first kiss!"

"My first, first, first kiss?!"

"And it has to be done during the movie!"

"But this is also..."

"If you can't do it, then I'll have to wonder if you really like Chu Zhong, Xiao Lan... I wouldn't mind taking over~"

Ran Mouri's cheeks started to heat up again: "How can you do that on a first date..."

Chapter 38 It's only natural that you can't fool your own brother.

Chu Zhong stood in the queue to buy tickets and slowly moved forward.

With nothing to do, I looked at my attribute panel:

Rating: 17

Health: 100

Mana: 130

Attack: 30

Defense: 70

Spiritual Essence: 56800

Equipment: Willow stick +30 attack power, Golden Embroidered Robe +70 defense power

Skill: Immobilization Spell Lv10 (Reduced cost at level 5)

Rare Treasures: Golden Flower Jade Calyx (+10% Spiritual Energy), Love Lock (Restores 1% HP every 6 minutes)

Pendant: Old Gourd (Sake, Remaining Sake: 2)

Transformation Technique: 100% Over-the-Shoulder Throw

Although Chu Zhong hadn't been at Ke Xue's place for long, he rapidly grew stronger while clearing dungeons thanks to the superhuman effect of the immobilization spell.

Then I looked at the items in my inventory:

爱情巧克力*126、友情巧克力*115、老酒鬼啤酒*29、老酒鬼鱿鱼丝*30、炸肺香烟*10、幸运小钢珠*30、手捧花*17

These items have unique functions, but they only work in specific instances. When used in real life, their effects are greatly reduced.

For example, Love Chocolate can be used to cure poison and synthesize summons in dungeons.

In reality, if you take it out, it can only slightly detoxify; otherwise, it's no different from regular chocolate.

Some props do not have unique effects, such as clothing and accessories.

In addition, there are the materials accumulated from clearing dungeons over the past few days:

3 Cold Iron Leaves, 1 Fine Gold Thread, 4 Exquisite Inner Cores, 3 Cotton Yarns

Chu Zhong paused for a moment when he saw the materials.

After clearing the dungeon this morning, I was too worried about Xiaolan's condition to check on her properly.

I just realized that the materials I collected are enough to make another piece of equipment!

"Golden Armguards": +30 Armor.

Recipe: 1 Cold Iron Leaves, 1 Fine Gold Threads, 3000 Spirit Essence

[Crafting complete, obtained Celestial-grade equipment: "Golden Body Armguards"]

[Current Spiritual Energy: 53800]

With his new equipment, Chu Zhong's defense has increased to 100.

Its ability to survive has been further enhanced.

Only two more pieces are needed to complete the 'Golden Body Set'!

Those two parts require a total of 4 cold iron blades and 3 fine gold threads.

Chu Zhong immediately looked toward the garden not far away, where he and Xiao Lan were chatting about something.

It's a boss-level dungeon, so it should drop some materials, right?

Last time, I accidentally unlocked the hidden mode in the Garden dungeon. I got a lot of rewards, but no materials.

We'll have to see what good stuff drops this time!

"Here are the three tickets you requested. Please keep them safe."

Ticket seller: "This show will start in 15 minutes. Please arrive 10 minutes early for ticket check-in."

Chu Zhong finally got to queue up. After buying his ticket, he returned to the garden and Xiao Lan's side.

We picked out some snacks and drinks for the movie, and just as they started checking tickets, the three of us rushed in.

Since it's a date, the natural choice is a romantic movie.

The three of them sat next to each other in the second row.

There were actually quite a few people watching the movie, but even more people chose to sit in the back row... Perhaps because most of the moviegoers were couples, the back row was dimly lit and had a better atmosphere.

Chu Zhong was so focused on the dungeon when he bought the ticket that he didn't pay attention to his seat. He only realized how close it was to the front after he got in.

But it didn't have much of an impact.

Judging from Sonoko and Ran's attitude, no matter which side he wants to get closer to, he will definitely be interfered with by the other side.

The two best friends didn't even want to sit together, each occupying a seat on the left or right side.

Chu Zhong could only sit in the middle.

At the same time, I was puzzled:

While he was queuing to buy tickets, the two best friends seemed to be having a good chat.