Shuguang Avenue is located in Shuguang Commercial District, the busiest part of the ancient city. It is also the center of administration, culture and education.
No. 3 on the street is the office area of the ancient city government, and No. 133 at the end of the street is the ancient city sports center, where various large-scale sports activities are held.
In particular, the Chaser Gymnasium has first-class sports facilities and training mechanisms and is very popular among citizens.
After eating breakfast, watching Xia Qin go to work, and playing two more games, Lu Ping'an came here to meet his old leeks and look for new leeks...
"Too slow! It's already nine o'clock! If you don't come, we'll leave."
As soon as he stepped onto the runway, he was blocked at the door.
His not-so-tall body was covered in sweat, and he could vaguely see his well-formed muscles in his slim-fitting red tights, as well as his spiky head that went straight up to the sky. This was a young man who made people feel hot just by looking at him.
Lei Huo Ren, 24 years old, is not a student... he is a member of the Xia Qin team, and is a subtle being who is described by others as "a very fast man".
"...It seems we didn't make an appointment at a specific time."
"Since there is no specific time, of course the sooner the better! Time is precious, especially for us young people, how can you sleep? We have been here at four o'clock, and we can't run away if you don't come.
, I can only go home."
Came at four o'clock? Waited for more than five hours? Still working out? Isn't this leek a little too self-disciplined?!
While looking forward to tomorrow's harvest, looking at the Thunder Fire Blade eager to try in front of him, what else can Lu Ping'an say, brush up the BUFF.
[Investment takes effect, life points - 1.]
The self-disciplined boy rushed out before the system's beeps gave any explanation, and was gone in a flash.
Lu Ping'an sighed helplessly. This leek was too self-disciplined, didn't he seem to be a bit salty?
"As expected of a 'very fast man', he is indeed very fast."
But, are you just thinking about it and forgetting something?
This person in front of me, who is the girl who came with you? Why did you abandon her like this...
"Hello, are you Lu Ping'an? I was introduced by my brother. I am Lei Shuiyun, a candidate who is about to take the college entrance examination..."
The younger sister, who had been forgotten by her brother, also had a wry smile on her face, wondering what happened if the introducer ran away on her own.
He is not tall, or in other words, his small stature and big eyes are a bit cute, and his baby-fat cheeks are full of helplessness.
Her unyielding hair, like her brother's, is neatly combed, and the pink hairpin with a kitten pattern on her head is a great contribution to her good-looking girl.
There are also traces of pink cats on the clothes, which look smaller than the ones in the information.
Isn't it said that he is a senior in high school? He looks a bit like a junior high school student.
"Hello, Xinjiao...cough, Miss Lei, your brother should have told you the specific situation, what are your intentions, and are the conditions acceptable?"
"We should be the same age, right? Or should I call you senior brother? I heard that you also want to be an archaeologist?"
"Meow?"
The strange oral habit made Lu Pingan frown.
However, Lu Ping'an has been out of school for nearly a year due to illness. This senior brother's statement is really not wrong, but calling him "Brother" when meeting him is asking for help?
The girl is only fifteen this year. She has two dimples when she smiles. Her brows are carefree and bright, but there is something forced to please her.
"Meow? Did you hear it wrong? I mean, 'Are you also a major in archeology?' The confidentiality and other conditions are acceptable, but these five hundred days are a bit..."
This scene reminded Lu Ping'an inexplicably of his first love seatmate in his previous life.
When she wasn't doing her homework, she would stare pitifully at her strict class teacher, trying to make him feel pity.
So, he laughed.
"Oh, five hundred is the friendly trial price for your brother, and it will be raised to one thousand from today."
The girl's eyes widened with disbelief on her face. Is this such an excessive increase in price? I beg you! It's not easy for me as a poor student.
"How can this be possible, senior brother? Can you do me a favor? I will take the exam soon."
The look of pretending adoration when he raised his head, the deliberately sweet voice, and the clenched heart made Lu Ping'an smile even more happily.
"One thousand is the price of your brother's friendship. After all, he is on Sister Qin's team, so he wants to give him face. In your case, one thousand and two."
Looking at the little girl with eyes wide open and full of disbelief, Lu Ping'an gave a brief explanation. After all, it was expected to be high-quality leeks, and it was very troublesome to find them.
"It's very low, junior sister. It's non-toxic and has no side effects, so you can use it for two days a day. What's the most important thing before the college entrance examination? Time and state. A day of super-god state only costs over a thousand. It's super affordable. I'll definitely do it later.
It will continue to increase, my quota is limited, and the one with the highest price will get it."
The girl became more and more hesitant. She didn't even try it yet, so she just sat down and raised the price?
"How do I know there are no side effects? Powerful abilities basically have hidden side effects. Is it as magical as you said... Huh?"
Lu Pingan patted her on the shoulder, and she froze. The next moment, her eyes widened with shock on her face.
[Lu Ping An has extended an invitation to you to ‘invest in life’ and will provide you with ‘life gain’ in exchange for a 10% life return. Do you agree? 】
In the girl's ear, a mechanical voice sounded.
"High-level rule-based ability?! How can the voice of rules be so clear? This is at least the level of a 'communicator'."
Now, Lei Shuiyun finally understood why he had to agree to keep it secret before coming. This was simply not an ability that should appear in the hands of young people.
According to the characteristics of use, innate abilities are roughly divided into six common types, namely transformation, protection, element, life, inheritance, and rules. Among them, the sixth series of "rules" is the rarest and weirdest.
The power of the rule (anti-rule) system is the analysis of the world, the correction of reality, and the reinterpretation of reality.
Rules, a universe of its own, against the self-power of the real world.
This also means that the initial "rules" are often surprisingly weak, and even under the pressure of the "real world", users cannot figure out their abilities.
However, the rules system is also the most unreasonable ability. After it can grow up, it will generally be weird and powerful in the later stage. Many well-known secret keepers unknowingly have the ability to favor rules.
The same is true in the secret realm.
Although there are no unsolvable rules such as "the one who starts with the left foot first dies", many "Secret Keeper's Tomb"-level secret realms that can never be conquered are based on rules.
Not to mention, in a sense, the quasi-god-level Kris-chan is included in the rules of that secret realm, or the "life exchange power" rules she made herself.
The most powerful ability of the rules system is actually...
"I didn't expect that he is really a senior brother. Can you give me some advice?"
For newcomers to the Secret Keeper level, the most powerful part of the rules system is actually the "intelligence of growth".
When the ability of the rule system is activated, it will actively and automatically analyze the surroundings. Often the first thing to analyze is the user's own abilities and characteristics.
The piles of "Calligraphy LV1" and "Fighting Fighting LV2" on Lu Ping'an's system panel are all the results of his ability to analyze himself.
The analyzer is Lu Ping'an, a time traveler. Naturally, it is presented in the way he can best understand, intuitive and data-based, just like a game he is familiar with.
Acquire information that is invisible under normal circumstances, clarify yourself, and understand the improvement of each step of training, and you will naturally be able to grow like cheating along the way.
In the system of superpowers, some "professions" and "abilities" require a lot of accumulation and thresholds.
Some even require special materials, and these rule systems can provide guidance to avoid obstacles.
In trials in unknown secret realms, a top soldier from the rules system is often brought along to conduct intelligence analysis.
The stronger the rules system ability, the clearer the results, and the more valuable the information.
The new rule system is generally very weak. It is often a "one-sentence rule" that only the superpowers themselves can perceive, and there are many restrictions on the use of their abilities.
A "system" as complete and powerful as Lu Pingan should not only appear in newcomers, but should not even appear in the human world.
After all, its birth itself is a miracle and a headwind of fate.
It is a mockery of the fate of Chris who is trying to become a god - "Want to become a god? Are you worthy? Your 'truth' is full of loopholes, your logic is nonsense, and a mortal can make you fail."
Judging from the results, the Life Bank "burned" the spiritual foundation of the ninth-level quasi-god Kris during its conception, which is equivalent to using this quasi-god as a nutrient to cultivate the only fruit.
Although it is just a seed, as long as it does not die young, it will eventually become a towering tree.
In fact, only Lu Pingan himself knows that the potential of the "Life Bank" is god-level (tenth level)!
"Have you thought about it, Junior Sister? The Voice of Rules will never lie. If there are no side effects, there will be no side effects."
Lei Shuiyun had never been exposed to this rule-based ability that was "spoken directly to his ears", but when he heard it, he knew that it was a super-advanced rule-based ability, and he was immediately moved.
But now, she blinked, trying hard to remember the little white at home, imitating the praying cat, and uttering sweet sounds.
"Senior brother, senior brother, point me out and see where I still have shortcomings."
She tried to get information for free.
It is impossible for a poor person like her to afford a professional "analyst" to conduct a pre-exam analysis.
"...We'll talk about it later. Are you willing to trade now?"
But obviously, the man on the other side was so hard-hearted that he easily bypassed her desire.
In fact, Lu Ping'an has not yet developed his own powers and has not received professional training, so how can he be an "analyst"?
He didn't even know the existence of the analyst, he just refused the free prostitution, and then reaped the other person's disappointment with satisfaction.
In his opinion, this little girl's happiness, anger, sorrow, and joy are all about face, and she also pretends to be mature and sophisticated, which is quite interesting.
Hesitant, uneasy, and hesitant, Lei Shuiyun bit her nails subconsciously.
Judging from the marks left by the small tiger teeth on the thumb nail, this should be her habitual action.
She calculated her living expenses and spent all her money and resources on preparing for the exam, which was really tight.
In an ancient city where the average salary is less than two thousand, one thousand two is not a small amount.
The most terrible thing is that these are consumables that are charged on a daily basis.
If her brother had not tried it himself and promised that "it has never felt better" and "one day is worth ten days", she would not have considered it at all.
Do you expect that "super fast" man to pay? He is poorer than me, lives in a dormitory, and spends money very fast.
I have no money on the second week of every payday, and I often ask my sister to help me get instant noodles.
Bah, you are a good-for-nothing and a scumbag. After I graduate, I must find a good job with a high salary and don’t rely on others!
"... I worked hard and got admitted to Guda University. I have housing allowance, food and accommodation, and I don't have to worry about food and accommodation. If I can't pass the exam... bah bah bah, I will definitely pass the exam! The carp leaps over the dragon's gate, that's it.
today."
The "special major" of Gucheng University is the only fully public institution among the six first-class universities in the city, and the threshold is quite high.
Those who enroll are regarded as quasi-secret keepers, and a large number of graduates enter public offices, including relevant departments. Xia Qin and Lei Huo Ren are among the graduates.
As a freshman, you have to do mission internships with veterans. The battle damage quota is exceeded every year, and you will naturally have resettlement allowance and pension.
By the way, Lu Ping An is quite satisfied with the official "suggestions".
That's because their pensions and settlement allowances are generous, and they can earn money by doing tasks in the name of internships while they're in school.
Today, he is actually poorer than the girl in front of him.
The medical expenses of half a year's hospitalization have emptied his family's life, and he also has a shocking amount of foreign debt. He is now handing it over to the relevant departments to see how much relief he can get in the end.
If it weren't for Gu University, which paid all tuition fees and provided settlement allowance, he wouldn't be able to afford it even if he was admitted to other universities.
In order to avoid misfortune to his parents who had just been persuaded to return to their hometown, he needed to make money and save money as soon as possible.
In case, you really can't solve your "lifespan" problem, you can also leave a keeper-sized pension to your family, which is perfect.
Looking at the girl who was biting her thumb and still struggling and hesitating, Lu Pingan smiled.
He knew that his asking price had touched the bottom line of the other party, and it seemed that he was really a poor student.
He doesn't want to let go of these high-quality leeks, nor does he want to let go of any opportunity to make money. So, is there a way to get them all?
Of course, there is, and you should be able to earn more.
"How about this? You can try it for one day first. It's half price 600 like your brother. But if you want to renew the contract later, you have to make up for my loss today. If you don't want to renew the contract, just treat it as your profit."
It was still like this, and the girl was immediately overjoyed.
"Thank you, senior brother."
"Haha, I should thank you for taking care of my business. Come on, stick your head out, and I'll give you another BUFF..."
Immediately, the two of them laughed, and it was like a scene of loving brother and sister.
Lei Shuiyun, who was just smiling sweetly, was actually already paying attention.
It’s half price on the first day, but if I don’t continue on the second day, I’ll make 600 in vain? Isn’t this guy a bit stupid?
And Lu Pingan smiled happily.
Those who have tasted their own abilities, are there still those who can run?
"When she gets hooked, will the price increase? The price will still increase, right? The price will still increase! This girl will have a very interesting expression when the time comes."
"Ha, such an interesting little junior sister, it's a bit cute to grit her teeth and serve as leeks. She will be even cuter when she cries and takes out her wallet. I'm already looking forward to college life."