Whether it's Spirit Refinement or Martial Arts, both involve the evolution and changes of the body, and it takes time to adapt after a breakthrough.
After briefly testing the "Mental Object Attachment" ability that could make bullets curve, Lu Li didn't activate it again.
After enjoying the sumptuous New Year's Eve dinner prepared by Wan Qing, I went to bed early.
I slept for a full hour, and my body fully recovered and adjusted.
The next morning, Lu Li was awakened by the laughter and chatter of the girls.
[Xiao Cha is hanging firecrackers, Tong Shao is throwing snowballs at her, and Wan Qing is also mentally making a snowball to join the fray.]
He lay in bed, not looking with his eyes, but rather having all the images "reflected" in his mind!
"This is the world of mind-sensing, 'like a baby in the womb'!"
Lu Li found it very interesting; the principle was actually quite simple.
An ordinary person can figure out what something tastes like by staring at it and thinking about it carefully.
Whether you've tasted it before or not, you can know its flavor; this is the simplest form of mental perception of the external world.
Lu Li tested it and found that his sensing range was about 100 meters.
Activating it during battle is like having a radar with no blind spots.
Just as Lu Li was testing things out, Xiao Cha poked her head in through the window and called out:
"Get up! We still need to visit Uncle Chen for a New Year's greeting!"
"Let's get up."
Lu Li floated up from the bed, clothes flew in one by one and gently put on her body, buttons fastened automatically, and shoes fit her feet perfectly.
Xiao Cha was very envious of this ability to change clothes. "Spirit Refinement is so convenient..."
This is precisely the subtle and precise control that Cultivator at the Fetal Breathing Realm have over their "mind and spirit."
Lu Li strolled out of the room and saw three young women standing in a row, bowing in unison:
Happy New Year!
"Happy New Year!" Lu Li quickly returned the greeting with a cupped hand, only to see that Tong Shao's gaze was full of expectation.
After a moment's thought, I realized that the little girl wanted New Year's money.
With so many happy events happening lately, Lu Li was overjoyed and reached out his hand behind him...
With Deity, he opened the wardrobe, then a suitcase, and took out a gold bar.
This was something he had previously stolen from drug dealers. Lu Li held it in his hand and handed it to Tong Shao.
"Here's some lucky money for you. Wishing you peace, safety, and that you grow tall and strong."
"For... for me?"
Staring at the gold bars before him, Tong Shao was completely stunned!
Immediately afterwards, she grabbed the gold bar, her face beaming with smiles as she repeatedly bowed:
"Thank you, thank you! Young Master Lu have many children and grandchildren, and enjoy abundant blessings!"
Although the little girl was young, she came from a homeless background and knew all too well the benefits of money.
At this moment, Xiao Cha, with a stern face, said intimidatingly, "It's useless for a little kid to have money. Here, I'll keep it for you."
After saying that, he pretended to snatch it, which frightened Tong Shao so much that he quickly hid behind Wan Qing.
Wan Qing stroked Tong Shao's little head and said, "Young Master gave too much, and the gold is too conspicuous."
Lu Li smiled and said, "Let's just consider it a lucky draw. Besides, with our strength, we don't need to hold back."
Wan Qing was slightly taken aback, then suddenly realized—
With one marrow cleansing practitioner, one Embryonic Breathing, and himself in Thoughtless Meditation... they've unknowingly amassed quite a force!
It had been exactly seven months since Wanqing met Lu Li; things had progressed so quickly that Wan Qing hadn't even had time to adjust her mindset.
She smiled gently and said, "What you say is true, Young Master. You should keep the Tong Shao; don't lose it."
Tong Shao nodded repeatedly, then suddenly knelt down and kowtowed three times to Lu Li, shouting:
"I don't feel comfortable taking this, so let me kowtow to you again."
This behavior amused all three of them.
Lu Li tugged at the little girl's pigtails and asked, "By the way... has Tong Shao not been cultivating at all?"
"She had been homeless for two years, and her body was too thin and weak."
Xiao Cha took the initiative to speak, picked up the Tong Shao and bounced it around, saying:
"No, she only weighs 40 pounds with her clothes on. She needs more time to recover before giving birth."
"I'll get fat soon~" Tong Shao made a face and ran off to play.
Holding a gold bar in one hand and his whistle in the other, he was playing some kind of game.
Lu Li whispered, "That whistle of hers is probably no ordinary object."
The two girls nodded in unison. "We felt it, thankfully she only showed it to us."
"I hope she can find her family..."
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After chatting for a few minutes, the sun was shining brightly.
Xiao Cha said, "Let's go visit Uncle Chen for the New Year and deliver the car we ordered earlier."
Lu Li nodded and gestured for the two puppets to get the car.
Wan Qing said, "You all go ahead. The sun is nice today, I'll air out the Calming Incense to prevent it from getting damp."
She opened the storeroom, her eyes sparkling, and boxes of Calming Incense flew out on their own.
Seeing this, Lu Li said, "Bring some Calming Incense for Chief Constable Chen as well."
Xiao Cha readily agreed, picked out a newer leather suitcase, filled it to the brim, and went out with Lu Li.
The streets were filled with people visiting each other to exchange New Year's greetings; the two families lived only a 15-minute drive apart.
As the director of the district branch of the Public Security Bureau, Chen Zhizhong naturally received a constant stream of people coming to pay their respects during the New Year.
Xiao Cha's colleagues also came, and none of them came empty-handed.
They exchanged smiles and didn't say anything more.
Those who were close even chatted for a bit in front of the door:
"Luo girl will probably be transferred at the beginning of the year, which will free up a constable position."
"This little girl has gotten too arrogant. What kind of treasure did her father leave behind that allowed her to advance to the Marrow Cleansing stage so quickly?"
They had barely exchanged a few words when two black Cadillac pulled up in front of the door.
Two drivers in suits and top hats got out of the car first and opened the door to welcome Xiao Cha and Lu Li.
"Hey, you never know when you'll hear it, they've arrived!"
"Hey! Why did you come empty-handed?"
Xiao Cha's colleagues were all somewhat puzzled.
If you're visiting during this time, even if you're bringing money, you should at least bring some snacks and drinks as a token of appreciation.
There must be "physical items" to comply with the customs of celebrating the Chinese New Year.
"Could it be that this girl hasn't been taught any manners and doesn't know any rules?"
"Maybe it really is! That cripple came back from overseas, he definitely wouldn't know!"
These people all wore expressions of disdain and mockery, unable to bear seeing others do well.
But soon, their expressions froze on their faces.
Chen Zhizhong's servants rushed out, flung open the door, and even removed the threshold.
A man in a suit and top hat came out and drove a brand-new Cadillac into the yard!
Upon seeing this, everyone gasped in shock, as if it were the middle of the lunar year.
"Wow! They even gave him a car! I heard that cripple's family is incredibly wealthy overseas, I never imagined they were this rich!"
"It seems they're determined to get Old Chen to help them get a lucrative position. As long as there's money, a single word from Prefect Zhang is all it takes."
"If I had a girlfriend like that, I'd have had a blood transfusion done long ago!"
The group cursed under their breath, seething with anger, and dispersed.
Unbeknownst to them, Chen Zhizhong was staring blankly at a suitcase full of Calming Incense...
I'm out drinking, the next chapter will be later.