Chapter 216: Chapter 215: I Can’t Bear to Tell Him This Cruel Truth
"Old Xu, I broke through!!!"
The door had just opened when Zong Xiaoping rushed in, giving Xu Lingjun a big bear hug, and excitedly shouted, "I broke through, I broke through... Old Xu, I finally qualify to enter the Secret Realm!"
"You broke through to the True Transformation Realm?"
Xu Lingjun’s eyes couldn’t help but light up.
"Indeed... Although a bit later than you, being able to break through to the True Transformation Realm now, among the over a thousand new students at Bei Xuanwu Martial Mansion, I can at least rank within the top hundred. Hahaha, I can finally challenge the top hundred rankings, I can finally enter the Secret Realm."
Zong Xiaoping was so excited he lost himself; it seemed he was the first to find Xu Lingjun to share the good news.
It does make sense, although he has five roommates, I’ve heard their group of six has now increased to thirteen.
They all have their intrigues, not much good to share with them, saying it out loud might cause jealousy... Naturally, sharing with old friends is best.
Old Xu wouldn’t be jealous of me.
With my level of cultivation, he probably doesn’t even regard it... Well, well...
Zong Xiaoping could admit very freely the gap between himself and Xu Lingjun; this man beat those seniors one by one yet still made them obediently hand over the Bei Xuanwu Order.
Those seniors seemed clever but facing Old Xu, they had no intelligence at all... Isn’t it normal for me to admit my strength doesn’t match up to Old Xu?
"Congratulations!"
Xu Lingjun exclaimed in surprise, "So you can enter the Secret Realm as well?"
"Indeed, Senior Sister promised me, she would take me into the Secret Realm once before the year ends to get me familiar with the environment."
Zong Xiaoping laughed, "I even especially made a Jigsaw mask, planning to wear it inside to gain some of your luck, hoping that a demon beast’s carcass might fall from the sky, or when hunting demon beasts, found something good they had hunted, earning me some extra income."
"That’s great, but my mask has been causing some hate lately..."
"Nonsense."
Zong Xiaoping said seriously, "Haven’t you been staying out of the Secret Realm lately?"
Xu Lingjun nodded.
"That’s right, you probably don’t know, but your mask has been quite popular lately. Many people are wearing Jigsaw masks in the Secret Realm, with names like Jigsaw, Jigsaw Disciple, or Jigsaw Disciple 123; they’re all like you, fighting against those bullying and looting incidents."
Zong Xiaoping laughed, "You’ve become popular, Old Xu, you’ve become popular."
Xu Lingjun said in amazement, "I actually have disciples?"
"Indeed, I heard someone organized it, not seeking fame or fortune, just wanting to eradicate filth within the Martial Mansion, and a lot of people have joined."
Xu Lingjun inexplicably thought of Ye Qing... Could it be him?
Could it be that he got addicted to doing good deeds?
Was he really transformed by me?
This is... This is really messing up my game.
If you all do good deeds, what do I do then? If unsavory conduct is completely eradicated, what should I do?
Wait...
Xu Lingjun suddenly realized.
Actually, it might be a good thing.
Understand that I’ve now stepped into the Huichuan Realm, and theoretically, Miwu Ghost Forest shouldn’t allow me to enter anymore.
In other words, if I go again now, I’d have to enter the Ice Snow Realm.
And with so many Jigsaws stirring things up in Miwu Ghost Forest...
Even if I enter the Ice Snow Realm, Qu Zhengying probably wouldn’t suspect anything.
Previously, Xu Lingjun had been worried; they’ve confirmed Jigsaw is a newcomer... But here Xu Lingjun has just broken through to the Huichuan Realm, and there Jigsaw appears in the Ice Snow Realm.
Wouldn’t it then directly tell Qu Zhengying and others, yes, I am Jigsaw.
This would be incredibly bad.
Not afraid though, but having received Qu Zhengying’s Bei Xuanwu Order and his gifts... Telling him the truth would feel too harsh for him.
Now it’s fine.
With so many people doing good deeds, even if one or two Jigsaws appear in the Ice Snow Realm, it’s nothing unusual.
After all, even if they are grateful to Jigsaw, it would eventually be credited to me.
Doesn’t matter.
"Old Xu, Old Xu?"
"Ah, you called me?"
Xu Lingjun was pulled back to reality by Zong Xiaoping’s repeated calls and asked, "What’s wrong?"
"I just wanted to ask if there’s anything else I need to prepare for entering the Secret Realm?"
Zong Xiaoping said a bit embarrassed, "Senior Sister Xu Qian’s strength makes it likely she won’t encounter danger in Miwu Ghost Forest, so many of her hints feel inadequate. You’ve just come out and caused a storm inside; I wanted to ask you... what’s needed to prepare for entering the Secret Realm?"
Xu Lingjun thought first you need a Vibranium Battle Armor to ensure your safety, then a set of Nanometer Armor to help fly in the sky, evading many demon beast attacks.
Artificial intelligence can ensure you locate the highest value, weakest demon beast tracks and helps you detect traces of people around.
While Mecha has never been used, it’s a last resort when life is at stake, an absolute priority.
These are essential for entering the Secret Realm.
Xu Lingjun said seriously, "Strength!"
Zong Xiaoping said in surprise, "Strength?"
"Yes... Strength."
Xu Lingjun said seriously, "Absolute strength, Old Sect, let me ask you, after breaking through, do you understand your own strength? Have you fought after breaking through?"
"I... haven’t."
Zong Xiaoping bowed his head in shame, feeling his inadequacy; not understanding his own strength yet already thinking of entering the Secret Realm.
He asked, "How do I understand my strength?"
"How about this, I’ll help you."
Xu Lingjun patted his chest, said, "Come and hit me."
"What?"
"With a target, you can most intuitively understand your attack power, right?"
Zong Xiaoping hesitated, "You... but this would hurt you..."
"Don’t worry, I forgot to tell you, I’ve just broken through too, now at the Huichuan Realm, and I practice the Body Refining Technique, my physique is slightly better, so you even if you go all out, shouldn’t hurt me."
Xu Lingjun spoke somewhat diplomatically.
He had already figured out the characteristics of countershock.
The stronger the strength, the stronger the countershock... Zong Xiaoping has just broken through the True Transformation Realm, not very strong yet; if he punches with full power, my countershock wouldn’t harm him, but might make his arm sore for a while.
But if Sister Yaya punches me, the countershock wouldn’t hurt, but bounce her like a trampoline, wouldn’t hurt, biting doesn’t count, too sharp...
Okay, when Old Sect feels pain, I’ll treat him with the blood meat of the Mysterious races of the heavens as compensation.
After these words, Xu Lingjun waited for a response but got none.
Looking puzzled at the dumbfounded Zong Xiaoping, he asked, "What’s wrong?"
"N-nothing..."
Zong Xiaoping laughed dryly, dejectedly said, "Old Xu, did I look silly when I was happy just now?"
"No, not silly, seriously, I promise."
"Repeating that makes me feel really silly."
Zong Xiaoping sighed faintly, said, "I understand, really... I understand what you mean, don’t worry, Old Xu, I’ll go back and train harder, enter the Secret Realm tomorrow to hone myself seriously, won’t let a tiny progress make me too proud, rest assured, I understand, I’m leaving, goodbye."
Xu Lingjun called, "Wait, Old Sect, you forgot to hit me..."
"I understood your meaning, I know, you’re telling me even if I try my best, I can’t hurt you, I’m still weak, I don’t have the capital to be proud... I know... Old Xu, I know, so please don’t say anymore..."
Zong Xiaoping ran off quickly.
His voice even carried some sobs, but more determination.
Indeed.
Old Xu is truly my closest friend in life, using this method to motivate my progress.
How could I disappoint his good intentions?
His chest burned with fervor, felt filled with endless battle spirit, eager to rush into the Secret Realm and fight demon beasts three hundred rounds.
Xu Lingjun: "............"