Better to Rely on Yourself Than Others

I left the stadium rooftop and returned to my dormitory.

As soon as Lin Zichen entered, he saw Shen Qinghan exercising in the Training Room.

I was sweating profusely even without the air conditioning on.

For convenience and comfort, Shen Qinghan didn't wear a bra while exercising. The soaked clothes clung tightly to her body, perfectly showcasing her graceful figure, which was very alluring.

Looking at the scene before him, Lin Zichen couldn't help but feel a sense of emotion.

The baby girl who used to urinate has grown into a stunningly beautiful young woman with a perfect figure.

Looking back now, it feels like she suddenly grew up in the blink of an eye, like playing a raising simulation game.

He sighed and reminisced for a while.

Soon, Lin Zichen sat down on the sofa, took out his phone and browsed the school's app store, which is what the senior students often call the Credit Mall.

He only glanced at the Gene Reagent, Alloy Equipment, high-tech props, etc., focusing mainly on the Exotic Beast Meat.

I watched it for about half an hour.

Lin Zichen's gaze finally settled on the flesh of the Living Dead Slug.

He had seen this kind of Exotic Beast Meat in a shopping mall before the college entrance examination; it sold for 100,000 yuan per kilogram.

In the Credit marketplace, however, it only costs 8 Credit per kilogram.

That's equivalent to a 20% discount, which is much cheaper.

If nothing unexpected happens, this should be a discounted price only available to Mountain University.

There are now a total of 769 Credit.

If it costs 8 Credit per kilogram, you can buy 96 kilograms.

The remaining 4 jin can be purchased at a shopping mall outside.

This will allow you to access the album of Living Dead Slug.

I wonder what Biological Attribute I'll gain...

Thinking it over, Lin Zichen was about to place an order for 96 jin of Living Dead Slug meat in the online store.

Just as he was about to submit the order, he changed his mind and felt that it wasn't quite right.

A freshman suddenly spending over 700 Credit to buy Living Dead Slug meat is highly unusual and will definitely attract attention.

To avoid unnecessary trouble, it's better to buy them separately.

Buy some every now and then.

This time, I'll just buy 10 jin (5 catties) first.

After thinking it over, Lin Zichen spent 80 Credit to order 10 jin of Living Dead Slug meat.

After doing all this, he took out the Blood Qi Pill that Liu Chuanwu had given him.

There are 10 in total.

Each one is the size of a soybean, with a bright red color and a faint, pleasant fragrance.

Lin Zichen picked up a piece and put it in his mouth to taste. It melted in his mouth, turning into a warm current that flowed into his body, making him feel warm all over.

At the same time, a numerical notification popped up in the Void.

[Qi and Blood +108]

Is that all the Qi and Blood you're adding?

This improvement is less effective than the health boost from running a few kilometers under the influence of the Biological Attribute [Use-Disuse Evolution].

It's ready for Hanhan to eat.

Her Biological Rank is low, so the improvement effect should be good for her.

Just as Lin Zichen was thinking this, Shen Qinghan walked out of the Training Room.

Holding a pair of Fruit Headphones that were still playing music, she walked up to Lin Zichen and stopped, slightly out of breath, and asked, "When did you get back?"

"They came back half an hour ago."

Lin Zichen took out a Blood Qi Pill and handed it to her, then said, "Here, take a Blood Qi Pill and see how it works."

Shen Qinghan took the Blood Qi Pill and swallowed it without thinking.

A few seconds later, her body began to sweat profusely, her face turned bright red, and she seemed to be very hot.

How are you feeling?

Lin Zichen looked at Shen Qinghan and asked.

Shen Qinghan said with some surprise, "I feel so warm, and my blood and qi are so much more abundant. Xiao Chen, this Blood Qi Pill is so effective!"

"That's good. You can take the remaining eight Blood Qi Pills. Take one at most a day."

Aren't you going to eat?

"I just ate it, and it wasn't very effective for me. It was a waste to eat it."

Oh, I see.

Shen Qinghan nodded and took the small bottle that Lin Zichen handed her.

Looking at the eight Blood Qi Pills in the bottle, she smiled and said, "Giving me both Credit and Qi and Blood Qi Pill, it feels like I'm being taken care of by a sugar daddy."

Lin Zichen laughed and said, "If anyone's going to be kept, it'll be you keeping me. I'm staying in your dorm right now."

"Then we'll be mutually supporting each other." Shen Qinghan smiled and then asked, "What do you want for dinner later? I'll make it for you."

Lin Zichen thought for a moment and said, "I'm getting tired of eating the same thing every day. How about some rice noodle soup and a side of cucumber salad? What do you think?"

"Sure, leave it to me. We can start eating in half an hour!"

Shen Qinghan patted her chest and assured him.

Then, she started taking off her clothes and walked towards the bathroom.

I just worked up a lot of sweat, so I need to take a shower and change into some clean clothes before I go to the kitchen to cook.

After the meal.

The two sat on the sofa reading, delving into various profound evolutionary knowledge.

I watched for about two hours, and after the food in my stomach had mostly digested, I went into the Training Room to exercise.

Shen Qinghan is doing strength training.

Lin Zichen sat cross-legged on the ground to undergo Second Skin Tempering.

It was around 11 p. m.

After finishing their workout, the two took a shower together and went to bed in their room.

However, instead of going to bed immediately, he lay there chatting.

"Xiao Chen, you were way too over-the-top in the Opening Trial today. All those so-called geniuses in my class were completely stunned by you. They're probably still questioning their existence right now."

"It's not that bad."

"As for it."

Shen Qinghan's hands were restless; while skillfully massaging Lin Zichen, she said, "I just checked the school forum, and everyone's talking about you. A lot of people are feeling discouraged by you."

"It's not just freshmen, but also upperclassmen. Many sophomores, juniors, and even seniors say they can't take on the entire freshman Talent Class by themselves, calling you an Exotic Beast in human skin."

"Also, I saw someone post a group on the forum, and the group's name is 'Chen Shen Support Group.' This is another fan group of yours."

At this point, Shen Qinghan couldn't help but say with a hint of envy, "From kindergarten to university, you always had a large number of fans admiring you. It must have felt amazing to be the center of attention like that."

Lin Zichen: "Having too many fans can often be a problem."

Shen Qinghan said dismissively, "It's the experience that's troublesome. Someone like me who hasn't experienced it yet, if one day I could be the center of attention like you, that would be awesome."

Lin Zichen: "Your Gene Fusion compatibility is as high as 21%, you will definitely be the center of attention one day."

"I feel the same way, and I hope that day will come soon."

As she spoke, Shen Qinghan felt her hands getting a little sore, so she stopped what she was doing. With her bright, watery eyes, she said to Lin Zichen, "Um... I saw some learning videos on your phone before, and the female lead in one of them was massaging the male lead with her feet. It looked pretty comfortable. Would you like to try it?"

"OK."

Lin Zichen answered without hesitation.

Anyway, he's the one getting a massage; he just needs to lie in bed, close his eyes, and enjoy it. There's no reason not to try it.

Soon, Shen Qinghan awkwardly began massaging Lin Zichen with her feet.

This was her compensation to Lin Zichen.

After all, she had received 90 Credit and 9 Blood Qi Pill from Lin Zichen in just one day.

If she doesn't make it up to Lin Zichen properly, she'll feel like she's being kept by Lin Zichen.

She disliked this unequal relationship.

She prefers relationships where both parties contribute.

Time passed by, second by second.

About half an hour later.

Shen Qinghan stopped massaging her feet.

It was mid-September, and the weather was hot. She had always been prone to sweating, and her body was already covered with a thin layer of sweat.

Especially her pair of delicate, white feet, which were already sticky.

"You're sweating so much! Want to go take a bath together?"

Shen Qinghan took out a few tissues, wiped herself and Lin Zichen clean, and then suggested to Lin Zichen.

Hearing the sound, Lin Zichen sat up in bed, put his arm around her waist, picked her up, and carried her to the bathroom. He smiled and said, "As a reward for the massage you just gave me, I'll scrub your back while you take a bath."

The next day.

Lin Zichen got up early to make breakfast.

It's very simple: just a piece of bread, a sausage, an egg, and a glass of milk.

Not long after, Shen Qinghan emerged from the room, still half asleep.

After she finished washing up and eating breakfast, we went out downstairs together, and then we went our separate ways.

Arrived at the Pure Human Research Institute.

Lin Zichen walked into the Leisure Area and saw Song Yuyan doing yoga there, just like before.

Good morning, Newcomer King.

Upon seeing Lin Zichen arrive, Song Yuyan stopped her yoga practice, sat cross-legged on the mat, and greeted him with a smile.

Lin Zichen smiled in response, "Good morning, Sister Yan."

"Come, sit here with Sister Yan. Sister Yan wants to have a good chat with you." Song Yuyan smiled and patted the side, gesturing for Lin Zichen to sit down next to her.

Lin Zichen walked over and sat down.

He knew what Song Yuyan wanted to talk about; it was nothing more than the Opening Trial yesterday.

"I heard from the Dean that your Biological Rank is actually Ordinary Rank 6, and you've even learned Muscle Tempering?"

Song Yuyan asked, her bright almond-shaped eyes sparkling.

Lin Zichen nodded. "Yes."

Upon hearing his answer, Song Yuyan exclaimed incredulously, "My God Zichen, you're such a genius! Seriously, compared to you, I, the Capital City Runner-up, am practically a useless piece of trash."

As she spoke, she became somewhat excited, saying, "With your joining us, the Pure-Blood Human Path will definitely achieve something remarkable. At that time, our Heavenly Human Pavilion will shock the world and change people's perceptions!"

"Okay, let's work together," Lin Zichen said, turning his gaze to the side.

The neckline of Song Yuyan's dress is way too low; you can practically see her cleavage.

The two chatted for a few more minutes.

Soon, Lin Zichen got up and left the Leisure Area, heading straight into the research area.

The purpose of going inside wasn't to conduct research, but to study the original text of the Blood Tempering Technique.

Liu Chuanwu and Song Yuyan studied it for many years, but they still couldn't comprehend the contents of the Blood Tempering Technique's Opening Aperture Chapter.

Lin Zichen felt that he couldn't rely on them; he had to rely on himself.

Once I learn the original text of the Blood Tempering Technique, I'm sure I can achieve results much faster than Liu Chuanwu and Song Yuyan.

After all, the effects of the [Heavenly Human Wisdom Root] Biological Attribute are no joke; it will definitely make research on this kind of thing much more efficient.

No, saying it's twice as effective with half the effort is too conservative.

Be bold, and you'll achieve a hundred times the result with half the effort!

PS: There's one more chapter, I'll update around 3 PM.