The next morning, after dropping Jessica off at school, Lu Li his car and returned to the garage alone.
Number 0 and A'da each carried a huge wooden packing crate and stood beside their owner.
Lu Li summoned the Kunlun Mirror and activated the [Cross-Realm] Divine Ability.
The next second, the master and two servants arrived at the "Mo's Medical Hall" in another world.
"Ha..."
Lu Li exhaled a puff of white mist; the temperature here was already below 0 degrees Celsius. He was wearing only a single layer of clothing, but he didn't feel particularly cold.
Although Martial Arts training is slow, it ultimately results in a strong body.
Lu Li took the lead and headed towards Xiao Cha's house.
Two puppets in suits and top hats followed behind, their "Shanghai Bund" style attire perfectly blending into the era.
We encountered many people along the way, most of whom only glanced at the wooden box with curiosity, completely unaware that the two puppets were not human.
Before long, they arrived at Xiao Cha's house. Lu Li blinked and realized there were guests at home.
The visitor was Chief Constable Chen Zhizhong.
He was standing in the courtyard, explaining the key points of Jin Xi Sui to Xiao Cha:
"You must have felt it when you broke through to the Organ Refining, right? When a martial artist advances to a higher realm, they also need a surge of [Fighting Spirit]! A heart surging with emotion, blood boiling, and a shout of 'Hey!'—that's it!"
Xiao Cha had experienced this firsthand and nodded repeatedly as she listened.
Breakthroughs in Martial Arts are not only related to the body, but also to one's state of mind.
At this moment, Chen Zhizhong noticed Lu Li's arrival, glanced at the two puppets without making a sound, and nodded with a smile:
"Young Master Lu is back."
"Lord Chen speaks very well, don't worry about me, please continue."
Lu Li slightly and led the puppet into the warehouse to unload the goods.
Xiao Cha stared in astonishment at Number 0 and A'da, recalling what Lu Li had said before leaving, and immediately realized that these were puppets that had been refined!
Chen Zhizhong stared at the feet of the two puppets and said in surprise:
"This Young Master Lu is indeed of extraordinary birth! He carries two attendants carrying five or six hundred pounds of things as if they were nothing; he must be at least at the Great Perfection of the Organ Refining!"
He lowered his voice and said, "Girl, was that machine gun you had also bought from overseas by Young Master Lu?"
"Mmm." Xiao Cha nodded gently.
She had a vague feeling that... some things couldn't be provided overseas.
Chen Zhizhong, however, was unaware of all this and simply offered a reminder:
"His character, talent, and family background are all excellent; he's a perfect match. You'd better hurry up and make the move. Don't worry about that broken leg; it won't affect anything."
Xiao Cha blushed. "Uncle Chen, I know what I'm doing. I never cared that he was missing a leg."
"That's enough for you. I'm leaving now. You should try to find that fighting Fighting Spirit."
Chen Zhizhong got up to leave, and Lu Li saw him off all the way to the front door.
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Back in the courtyard, Xiao Cha closed the door tightly and said excitedly:
"Shout it out so we can see!"
Wan Qing and Tong Shao also came out of the house, their faces full of curiosity. They had noticed the two thugs in suits a long time ago.
At that moment, Lu Li waved his hand gently, and Number 0 and A'da stepped into the center of the courtyard.
He slowly removed his top hat, sunglasses, and then his hood.
"A machine operator!"
"That's terrifying!"
Xiao Cha and Tong Shao exclaimed repeatedly, yet they couldn't help but stare intently at each other.
"Lu Li, can I touch it?"
"Touch me as you please."
The three girls then cautiously reached out and touched it.
Wan Qing touched it the most carefully and exclaimed in amazement, "Made entirely of metal, perfectly round and flawless, these fingers are almost indistinguishable from real people! Exquisitely crafted, they seem otherworldly!"
This girl, who frequently reads Western academic books, was the most deeply moved by them.
Xiao Cha and Tong Shao, on the other hand, were just watching the show.
Lu Li asked, "Are you about to break through to the Marrow Cleansing stage?"
Hearing this, Xiao Cha's face fell:
"It's strange, I've eaten five monster eggs, and my physical strength and Internal Breath are sufficient, but it just doesn't work..."
Lu Li offered his analysis. "Is it because you lack a bit of [Fighting Spirit]?"
"Maybe..." Xiao Cha wasn't sure either, and was getting a little anxious.
"You and Wan Qing have both reached your cultivation limits, I need to break through quickly to help you... Why did you have to let me down at this crucial moment! It's infuriating!"
Hearing this, Lu Li understood somewhat where the problem lay...
Wan Qing gently advised, "Don't rush, we can practice slowly. With medicinal cuisine, you'll break through sooner or later."
"Hmm..." Xiao Cha still had a bitter face and looked sullen.
The effects of the monster egg are time-limited; once the peak effect is over, it will be even more difficult to break through.
At this moment, Lu Li called out, "Come on, let me help you boost your Fighting Spirit first~"
After saying that, he walked into the warehouse.
Xiao Cha's eyes lit up, and she quickly followed him inside.
Tong Shao, looking rather naive, wanted to go in and take a look, but Wan Qing grabbed him, saying, "Don't go, you'll get a sty."
The little girl looked confused, but still followed Wan Qing back to her room to practice calligraphy.
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In the warehouse, Xiao Cha went straight to the square wooden packing crate.
Upon closer inspection, it was indeed a beautiful suit of armor!
"Wow~~" she cheered and pounced on it. After feeling around, she saw the opening on the back and instinctively crawled inside.
Lu Li explained, "There are levers inside the arm guards. When you pull them back to your chest, the armor will close. See the knobs? There are some in every part; you can adjust the tightness."
Xiao Cha did as instructed, then looked at the knobs on her waist, elbows, and legs.
The knob is an Allen screw, which normally requires a screwdriver to adjust.
Lu Li could use his mind, but he let the girl come on her own so that he could teach her.
Xiao Cha inserted her little finger and easily rotated it, adjusting the tightness of each part to suit her perfectly.
Finally, put on the helmet, rotate it left and right to lock it into the buckle, and the armor was officially on!
She looked herself up and down, then at her delicate finger joints, and was overjoyed.
"This is amazing! It's so sturdy, even stronger than steel!"
Seeing that the girl liked the gift, Lu Li couldn't help but smile:
"That's for sure. The materials inside and outside the armor are all used for cutting and polishing steel."
Inside the armor, the girl's voice was muffled. "How do I take it off?"
"Oh, turn a knob on the waist, then open the arm armor."
Lu Li took her hand and placed it over her, and sure enough, he easily opened the back of the armor and took it off.
Xiao Cha's pretty face flushed with excitement. "Thank you so much!"
But Lu Li stretched out a hand. "Do you remember what we agreed on?"
"I remember..." Xiao Cha lowered her head, her face flushed, and said, "I always keep my word, so feel me."
"Yes, I won't be polite."
Lu Li lifted the girl's clothes, about to put his hand inside...
"Who told you to put your hand in there and touch me!" Xiao Cha exclaimed in shock, quickly covering her bottom and jumping away.
Lu Li replied matter-of-factly, "These thick cotton pants won't do."
"You..." Xiao Cha was shocked by this person's shamelessness and said angrily, "I won't let you touch me anymore!"
Lu Li was somewhat dissatisfied. "We made an agreement, and you broke your promise."
Xiao Cha turned her head away. "Hmph, this is the only way to touch it~"
Seeing that the girl was adamant in her refusal, Lu Li could only sigh and say, "Then I'll have to accept it."
Xiao Cha glared at him and turned her back.
Lu Li grabbed it without hesitation and squeezed it hard; even through the cotton pants, the elasticity was amazing!
Xiao Cha's ears turned red, and she whispered, "Damn it... we've only known each other for half a year, and you've already made such a fuss with me."
Lu Li, struck by a sudden inspiration, said, "There will be even more frivolous things in the future."
"You bastard~" Xiao Cha lightly punched him twice, then ran outside, only to see Wan Qing there.
Wan Qing asked with a smile, "So, are Fighting Spirit yet?"
Xiao Cha said a little shyly, "I'm still a little short... I'll try harder."