Early morning, the sun was gentle, and the autumn breeze was cool.
Li Yao woke from meditation and stretched.
Damn, that felt good.
The stiffness throughout his body loosened, leaving his limbs so relaxed they felt weak and weightless.
Last night, he had analyzed the new spell until after three in the morning. Even though he had stayed up late grinding away, he was not worried at all. The Meditation Technique could not only strengthen his mind; during deep cultivation, his body's cells would also enter a state of highly efficient restoration, which was greatly beneficial to his health. Ever since he began practicing meditation, his body had actually become healthier and healthier.
After waking up, Li Yao was full of energy. He began constructing the Spell Circuit for Frost Death's Wrath. As his mind focused, the circuit gradually took shape. Spiritual energy drifting through the void gathered in Li Yao's hands. A faint, ghostly blue glow radiated an icy chill, while a trace of pale death-gray lingered deep within that coldness.
Now, if he wanted to, the glow in his hands could be fired in various forms to injure enemies.
Of course, the effect might be rather weak.
After all, he had only spent one night analyzing it. His proficiency was insufficient, and neither the speed at which he formed the spell nor its power was particularly satisfying.
Li Yao waved his hand and dispersed the spell's effects, then habitually picked up his phone and opened it—
Several new messages had appeared in the notification bar.
First was his roommates' WeChat group chat. Cao Rui had bought a new Hyundai and was showing it off in the group.
Cao Rui: "Hahahahahaha, Daddy has just gotten himself a Benz C3! Come on, little brothers, let's go have some fun! @Everyone."
Zhao Shuisheng: "666!"
Chen Tao: "...You shameless bastard."
Cao Rui sent a grinning panda meme. "Tonight, let's invite a few junior girls over. Tonight, your bro is going to have one on each arm!"
Chen Tao: "Just wait. I'm heading back right now. My piss is still hot—I'll wake you up with it."
Cao Rui: "...No, why are you talking like Da Yao now? You're not even coming back to the dorm tonight. Shuisheng Ge has no sense of romance. I'm so lonely."
Chen Tao: "Get lost!"
Zhao Shuisheng: "666!"
The group was just full of their usual idle chatter, and it looked quite lively.
He knew that Chen Tao had recently been smitten with someone and seemed to have gotten involved with a junior girl. That only left Cao Rui as the lone wolf. As for Shuisheng Ge, he had no plans to find a girlfriend, for one very simple reason—he was poor.
This world was simple. Poor people had no right to date.
When you were poor, you worked hard and made money! Once you had money, cute girls would naturally come flocking to you.
Cao Rui had money, and he was not ugly either—he was even a bit better-looking than Chen Tao. But his thought process was far too bizarre. Very few girls could keep up with his train of thought, and being around him would be exhausting. After all, there were so many rich suckers out there. Why make things so tiring for themselves? If they had brains, they would not need to fish for rich men. And girls with brains would look down even more on an idiot like Cao Rui.
After all, this was the kind of guy who could spend an entire night in a hotel room with a girl watching Story of Yanxi Palace.
Li Yao smiled and casually sent a message to the group. "Going to see Senior Sister Shishi today. smile.jpg."
The group went silent for a moment, then a system notification appeared: You have been removed from the group chat!
WTF!
You bastards are getting a little too cocky!
Li Yao's eye twitched. He decided that he would go back tonight. Let's see if I don't beat the shit out of you! Li Yao opened his text messages and saw one from Uncle Lin: "Da Yao, are you free today? Aunt Lin and I are coming to see you."
Thinking of his plans for the day, Li Yao casually replied, "I'm going to meet a senior sister today. I probably won't be free until the afternoon."
Uncle Lin: "Then we'll come pick you up then."
Li Yao: "All right."
After casually sending Uncle Lin the address, Li Yao started packing up, preparing to meet his senior sister. Before leaving, he called the front desk of Li Shishi's company. After arranging a meeting time, he set off.
Li Shishi's company was in the startup technology park of the commercial district. This was the administrative headquarters. He had heard that his senior sister also had an R&D center and production plant in the industrial zone.
When he arrived at the building and reached the floor where his senior sister's company was located, he explained why he was there at the front desk. Before long, a neatly dressed female assistant came out from inside and said with a warm smile, "You're Junior Li Yao, right? President Li is still in a meeting. Would you like to wait in President Li's office?"
Li Yao nodded. "Sure. Sorry for the trouble, please lead the way."
The female assistant chuckled. "You're too polite."
Soon, the assistant led Li Yao to Li Shishi's office. After bringing him tea and snacks, she left.
Li Yao set down his bag. Feeling a little bored, he began looking around.
Li Shishi's office was high up in Building C of the startup technology park. It had enormous floor-to-ceiling windows and an excellent view. From here, one could overlook the entire commercial district. Looking out, it felt as though the whole world lay beneath one's feet, completely within one's grasp.
Other than that, Li Shishi's office was rather ordinary. It had a minimalist, cool Northern European decorative style, with only a few luxurious yet understated ornaments adorning the corners. They softened the ascetic feel and elevated the overall decor.
After waiting for around ten minutes, the office door was pushed open, and Li Shishi, dressed in professional attire, walked in.
She moved with purpose and sat down sharply behind her desk. "Junior, sorry for the wait. Have you been waiting long?"
Li Yao said, "Not really. About ten minutes."
Li Shishi set down the documents in her hand and looked up. "Mm. I invited you here as promised, so what did you want?"
Oh, I had a few ideas.
Li Yao suppressed the flutter in his chest and could not help studying Li Shishi. She was already beautiful, so even light makeup made her look lovely. Only the lipstick on her lips was rather bold, like a flower blooming amid her cool, stern aura. That flower was especially charming and alluring. Li Yao took out the prepared Vitality Potion from his backpack. "This, Senior Sister. Would you like to take a look?"
Huh? Li Shishi was a little surprised. What was with this little brother? Wasn't he a student from the Business School?
Shouldn't he have come to seek advice, or perhaps to intern at her company? Why did it feel like he had come to sell her something?
Li Shishi asked, "What is this?"
Li Yao smiled. "An Oral Liquid that can awaken cellular vitality. You can have it tested. If you think it's good, we can talk further."
Li Shishi glanced at Li Yao, her eyes seeming to say:
You're being naughty, aren't you?
She extended her hand, her long, fair fingers tapping against the desktop. Tap, tap, tap... On the fifth tap, Li Shishi suddenly picked up the vial and drank it.
Li Yao was instantly stunned! Was a corporate president really this casual? Wasn't she afraid he might have drugged her??? Then Li Shishi's pretty face suddenly flushed red, sweat covered her face, and she slumped onto the desk as though her stomach hurt...
Li Yao stared at his senior sister in surprise. It felt as though a herd of alpacas was charging through his mind, bleating wildly:
Fuck, I think I screwed up.
Reply to Frostmourne here. I posted the group number in this chapter's comments at around ten in the morning, but Qidian blocked it. I'll post it here instead: 390247839
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