Plans Change

After realizing that this world might not be as simple as he had imagined, Bai Zhi could no longer sit still.

The Scuttle Crab he had seen earlier was manageable—it was a neutral monster from League of Legends that would not actively attack people. But if it had been some other Wild Monster, things would have been hard to say. A bloodbath might erupt right here on Snack Street. Those endlessly debated Urban Legends online were not joking around.

As the saying went, it was better to be prepared. Bai Zhi had no intention of making the news again just a few days after finally getting another chance at life. Of course, he might end up becoming the victim Protagonist of some Urban Legend instead.

After sitting in his chair and thinking for over ten minutes, Bai Zhi listed his Previous Self's game account—which had had quite a lot of money poured into it—on a trading website at the market average price. Then he grabbed his wallet and Bank Card and headed downstairs.

About half an hour later, Bai Zhi hurried back to his Rental Apartment, laden with bags.

Thanks to the openness and advancement of the modern internet, one could find almost anything online, including priceless knowledge. Even if someone wanted a method for refining and making an Atomic Bomb, they could find the answer they wanted on the internet.

As a restless Inhuman Existence genius who had once successfully blown himself up, Bai Zhi decisively returned to his old trade after recognizing the dangers of this world. Using easily obtainable materials, he hastily assembled more than a dozen Flammable and Explosive Dangerous Goods inside his Rental Apartment.

If his savings had not been so limited, he would even have bought a full set of gear online to equip himself. People who had died once always treasured life more. Guns were impossible to get, and getting caught making homemade firearms would definitely mean prison. But there was something online that was even more intimidating than a gun.

Yes, that was right—the Chainsaw.

With a roaring chainsaw in hand, even seven or eight Big Guys would not be able to get close. Its intimidation factor was through the roof. It was the perfect essential self-defense item for the home, and most importantly, it was cheap—only a few hundred yuan with free shipping on Mao Bao...

Having learned from his Previous Life, Bai Zhi was much more careful this time while making those homemade flammable and explosive bombs. However, his purpose in making them was not to blow up fish this time, but to protect himself.

By his estimation, the scattered Iron Nails, steel pellets, and the like would be more than enough to kill a Scuttle Crab. Though he had no idea where that Scuttle Crab had run off to...

After carefully putting the dangerous goods away, Bai Zhi picked up his phone and checked the time. Only then did he realize that it was already noon. He casually grabbed a textbook from the table and headed for the school Canteen.

Skipping the morning classes did not matter, but the afternoon was a hands-on lab class. He planned to use the opportunity to bring back some free chemical reagents from the school's laboratory. He had even bought little bottles for holding them in advance.

Because he had been delayed for a while, Bai Zhi found the school Canteen packed with people by the time he arrived. Since buying those materials had nearly drained all his money, he simply got a few vegetarian dishes before squeezing out of the crowd to look for an empty seat.

"Xiao Wen, let's go."

Seeing the figure carrying a tray walking straight toward them from afar, Lin Xiaoyi slapped down her Chopsticks, which she had barely used, her face full of disgust.

"What terrible luck. I ran into that guy even here. I don't want to become the center of everyone's attention."

"Uh... but what about the food?"

Glancing back at the approaching figure, the petite Girl sitting opposite Lin Xiaoyi understood what was going on, but her face was full of hesitation.

"With so many people here, he probably won't..."

"You know how thick-skinned that guy is. I don't want him pestering me again. I'll treat you to a big meal later!!"

Lin Xiaoyi answered with absolute determination.

Ever since that scumbag, who was rather well-known around campus, had set his sights on her, Lin Xiaoyi felt that nothing in her life had gone smoothly. She had already tried her best to make her wishes clear in the most direct terms possible, but who would have thought that his skin was even thicker than she had imagined? He was simply relentlessly clingy.

She was certain that he would soon pretend to be pleasantly surprised at running into her here, then enthusiastically try to strike up a conversation with her. His face was admittedly quite good-looking, but she was not some brainless looks-obsessed Girl.

Lin Xiaoyi had already made up her mind. The moment he stopped beside her, she would immediately get up, turn around, and leave. She absolutely would not give him a pleasant expression. It might be a little unfair, but he had made her lose face in public several times before. This was merely paying him back in kind... Yes, exactly. This was karma!!

Seeing that he had already reached her side, Lin Xiaoyi ignored her bestie, who was frantically attacking the chicken leg on her plate. She swiftly rose, turned around, and stepped forward in one smooth motion, Perfectly ending up walking shoulder to shoulder with him...

Lin Xiaoyi: "..."

"Hm? Classmate, are you leaving this seat?"

Noticing her movement, Bai Zhi—holding a tray and seemingly searching the entire Canteen for an empty seat—immediately brightened.

"...Y-yes."

The change before her eyes had completely outpaced her plans. Lin Xiaoyi nodded with a slightly stiff expression, then heard an exceptionally delighted reply from the detestable guy in front of her.

"That's great. I was worried I wouldn't find a seat... Here, this is your tray. Thanks!!"

After thoughtfully placing the tray she had left on the table into her hands, the guy in front of her turned around without hesitation and sat down in her former seat, leaving her nothing but the back of his head.

"..."

Standing there stupidly with her tray in hand, Lin Xiaoyi had no idea why, but as she watched the guy sitting in her seat with his head lowered as he ate, she suddenly felt like a complete Fool.

"Uh...?"

At that very moment, Xia Wen finally finished gnawing the two chicken legs on her tray and reluctantly lifted her head. Then, in utter shock, she saw that someone else was sitting across from her, while Lin Xiaoyi—who had promised to leave the Canteen with her—stood alone behind him, holding her tray.

Xia Wen: "???"