"Geez, judging by your expressions, you'd think this pill was the elixir of life," Peng Lin started being cheeky again.
"Shut up. I'm not afraid to tell you, this pill can open up your Conception and Governing channels. With your aptitude, you might even reach the level of an internal martial arts practitioner after four or five years of study. Moreover, your injuries are nothing to worry about anymore."
Shen Lan Ni stared intently at the pill. She knew how important it was for Ren Yuan Hao. After all, when she learned about what Ren Yuan Hao was carrying on his shoulders, she could increasingly understand how precious these life-saving items were. Yet, this man was willing to offer such a treasure for his disciple. This magnanimity was truly rare.
"Hey, hey, hey, have you guys been reading too many novels, or am I dreaming?" Peng Lin reached out to touch his forehead, then pinched his cheek, wincing in pain. It seemed he wasn't dreaming, so the only explanation was that these people were acting strange. Peng Lin looked at the coach with a peculiar gaze, then glanced at Ren Yuan Hao. However, he found no trace of exaggeration in their eyes!
"Ah, I know, you must be trying to comfort me, so this must be a candy~"
Before Peng Lin could finish speaking and while his mouth was wide open, Ren Yuan Hao shoved the extremely precious pill into his mouth.
"Sister Ye Lan, please close the door. This kid might cause a scene after taking the medicine, and it wouldn't be good if the staff saw. It's better to keep it discreet."
As Shen Lan Ni finished speaking, and Peng Lin was about to chuckle sheepishly, he felt a fiery heat surge from his abdomen. It felt like a hot air balloon, with scorching temperatures continuously roasting his dan tian!
"Kid, don't move around. Ren Yuan Hao and I are about to guide your Qi."
*Damn it, guide my Qi? Am I going to ascend to immortality and become invincible from now on?*
Peng Lin's internal energy became increasingly chaotic, and his consciousness began to blur. Shen Lan Ni and Ren Yuan Hao sat on either side of him, and without much further ado, they began to guide his Qi. The process of guiding Qi lasted for about an hour. Perhaps it was because Peng Lin was full of vigor, and had consumed such potent spirit medicine, that he fainted shortly after.
"Boss Shen, are we going back to the martial arts hall now?"
"No, we're not. Anyway, the remaining opponents won't pose any threat to us. How about this, you spent a lot today, and you've won the match. I must treat you to a big meal."
Shen Lan Ni smoothed her hair. Upon hearing about food, Yang Ling Xue immediately became excited and started dancing, her expression akin to the "Maruko" family from Chibi Maruko-chan.
During this time, Shen Lan Ni went to the restroom. Only then did she remember that Yue Ran had handed her a note at the opening ceremony of the exhibition match. And now, she was finally opening it. On the note, there was a large character, 'Shu'. This character itself was not particularly unusual, but upon seeing it, Shen Lan Ni's face instantly turned pale. Even the elation from winning the match was completely overshadowed! She intended to put the note away, but someone patted her shoulder from behind and cheerfully asked, "Hey? What does 'Shu' mean?"
"It's nothing."
The person asking was Yang Ling Xue. However, she was usually rather carefree and didn't pay much attention. She just suddenly felt that Shen Lan Ni's complexion was not very good, so she asked again.
"Hey, hey, hey, could it be that you're heartbroken because we're going to bleed you dry?"
"That's not the case. Let's go, stop standing there like an idiot. Don't you want to feast?"
Shen Lan Ni subconsciously folded the note, then composed herself and led her disciples, who had been waiting outside, along with Ren Yuan Hao, Ye Lan, and of course, Zhou Long who had arrived. A group of eight people entered a four-star restaurant.
During the meal, Zhou Long kept boasting to his three disciples about how valiant, how brave, and how stirring Shen Lan Ni had been in the past. The protagonist, on the other hand, seemed a bit lost in thought, only responding to everyone intermittently. At this moment, Ren Yuan Hao tilted his head and fearlessly asked.
"Could it be that Boss Shen's relatives are visiting, which is why she looks so glum?"
"Don't talk nonsense, it's not like that."
"No, you're definitely hiding something. Hey, Boss Shen, I've been working in your establishment for so many years, I still have some discerning eyes."
Seeing their intimacy, Zhou Long ignorantly squeezed between them with red fruit wine, refilled Shen Lan Ni's glass, and raised his own cup, acting as the host. He swept his gaze over everyone, "Everyone, for our first victory today, I'll toast you all on Lan Ni's behalf."
Just then, a system loli voice suddenly echoed in Ren Yuan Hao's mind.
"Di di, a new order has been generated. Please check it, host, arrange a meeting time with the employer, and do not be late."
"What the heck, seriously? You've activated the order-taking mode at this time?"
"It's been a long time since we've taken any orders. I'm afraid you'll get rusty. This is all out of good intentions, please don't disappoint my efforts and make me feel disheartened."
"Pah, you've been watching The Legend of Zhen Huan too much lately, haven't you?"
"No, no, no, the system language pack has been unlocked, and I'm testing a new language pack."
"Stop testing, it's giving me the creeps. Oh, by the way, I have something I want to ask you. Are superpower levels innate, or can they be trained?"
"Generally, they can be strengthened later. However, some overly monstrous abilities cannot be strengthened."
"Then let me ask you, is the ability to 'copy' others' combat skills considered monstrous?"
"That's hard to say. However, such an ability falls under combat-type superpowers, and it's not necessarily more exaggerated than psychic-type superpowers. Of course, the strongest superpowers are natural-type."
"I somehow feel a sense of deja vu from One Piece."
"Alright, I'll explain these things to you slowly later. Also, after the system repair, there are new items in the shop. You can check them out when you have free time."
After the system finished speaking, it immediately fell silent. After the eight people finished their meal, they did not return to the martial arts hall. Instead, Zhou Long led them to a hotel he had arranged. During this time, Ren Yuan Hao quickly detached himself from the three women and returned to his room alone, opening the data left by the system.
"Date: 7 PM.
Location: Lanting Rose Hotel.
Employer's Identity: Washed-up celebrity.
Boyfriend requirements: Noble young master, extraordinary temperament."
After reading this information, he lay down comfortably on the soft large bed to rest. Although Shen Lan Ni's behavior during the meal was a bit strange, with Ye Lan and Yang Ling Xue looking after her, there shouldn't be any major issues.