Jiang Lan opened the system panel and looked at his own section.
[Host: Jiang Lan] [Realm: None (martial artist talent not awakened)] [Indestructible diamond body: Level 1] [Defense: 10] [Vitality: 194] [Strength: 8.5 (average person: 10)] [Spirit: 10.8 (average person: 10)] [Agility: 8.8 (average person: 10)] [Constitution: 9.4 (average person: 10)]
Strength, spirit, agility, constitution.
Of the four main attributes, everything except spirit was below average.
As for vitality, Jiang Lan guessed that it should normally be ten times his constitution. His indestructible diamond body had simply added another hundred.
Jiang Lan cautiously moved his body and found that his wounds didn't seem to hurt as much as before.
Had the increase in vitality improved his recovery, too?
If so, maybe he could become a tank someday.
As long as his defense was high enough and his vitality deep enough, he could still roam this world teeming with Ferocious Beasts without fear, even without any talent as a martial artist.
After all, the Ferocious Beasts wouldn't even be able to break through his defenses.
The key was still essence blood.
The Salvage Team's pay was decent, but it was only five hundred Credit Points a month.
Converted to the currency of his previous life, this world's Credit Points were worth roughly ten yuan apiece.
One Credit Point bought about as much as ten yuan.
So five hundred Credit Points had the purchasing power of five thousand yuan back in his old world, which wasn't a small amount.
But buying Fierce Beast Blood Essence with his wages would leave him stretched pretty thin.
Even if he spent nothing on food or drink, he would have to save for four months.
But if he could kill Ferocious Beasts outside the city...
Jiang Lan took a deep breath.
It seemed he would have to return to the team as soon as possible.
"Lan, come out and eat."
Shen Qingqiu's voice came from outside the door.
Jiang Lan closed the system panel, climbed out of bed, and left his room.
In the living room, Shen Qingqiu was setting out bowls and chopsticks.
He had changed into lounge clothes and tied an apron over his chest, looking quite like a devoted homemaker.
But Jiang Lan knew that his aunt had been single his entire life. He had never even had a boyfriend.
There were three dishes and a soup on the table. It wasn't a lavish spread, but it was clearly a meal prepared with care.
"Auntie, let me help."
"No need." Shen Qingqiu raised a hand, motioning for Jiang Lan to sit. "Just sit there and behave."
After setting out the bowls and chopsticks, Shen Qingqiu sat down across from Jiang Lan.
"How are you feeling?"
Jiang Lan picked up his chopsticks. "Much better than before."
"Good." Shen Qingqiu placed a piece of meat in his bowl. "Eat more. Build your strength back up."
Perhaps because he had absorbed the original owner's memories, Jiang Lan felt a little conflicted.
"Thank you..."
Shen Qingqiu paused at that, then smiled. "Don't be silly. Your parents entrusted you to me. Of course I have to take good care of you."
"Mm..."
"Just rest up for the next few days. You can go back to the team once your wounds have mostly healed."
Jiang Lan nodded without saying anything else.
If he said he wanted to return sooner, Shen Qingqiu certainly wouldn't agree.
He would look for a chance tomorrow.
The two chatted back and forth for a while, and dinner came to an end.
Jiang Lan put down his chopsticks and stood up.
"I'll clean up. Go get some rest, Auntie."
After eating a meal someone else had made, Jiang Lan would feel guilty if he didn't help out.
Shen Qingqiu clearly didn't see it that way.
He gave Jiang Lan a sidelong look. "Go back to your room and lie down. Behave."
Jiang Lan: "..."
Fine.
Back in his room, Jiang Lan yawned, retrieved the original owner's phone from beside him, and scrolled aimlessly for a while.
This world's technology was somewhat more advanced than in his previous life, though mainly when it came to weapons and vehicles. Other things, such as phones and computers, were much the same.
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After scrolling through a short-video app for a while and learning more about this world, Jiang Lan slowly closed his eyes and drifted off to sleep.
Early the next morning.
Jiang Lan slowly opened his eyes.
Outside the window, dawn was just breaking.
He sat up and gently moved his arms and legs.
The pain had eased considerably compared with yesterday.
At this rate, he would probably recover completely in three to five days.
The indestructible diamond body really was impressive.
Was this the legendary guarantee that anything produced by the system had to be top quality?
Jiang Lan stood up, went to the bathroom, and quickly washed up before looking toward the living room.
It was a modest two-bedroom apartment, simply furnished but warm and welcoming.
A small sofa stood in the living room, with a few martial arts magazines on the coffee table.
Just then, the door to the neighboring room swung open.
Shen Qingqiu emerged in a nightdress with spaghetti straps, looking languid, his long hair cascading down his back like a waterfall.
Jiang Lan's gaze stopped short...
So they really did bounce?
"You're up so early?" Seeing Jiang Lan standing in the living room, Shen Qingqiu made no attempt to cover up. He merely sounded curious.
"Yeah, I've had enough rest."
Shen Qingqiu paused, then pointed at the sofa.
"Sit down. Let me check your wounds."
Jiang Lan obediently sat on the sofa and lifted his shirt.
Several vicious claw marks across his chest and side had already scabbed over. They looked quite frightening.
Shen Qingqiu examined them carefully, then raised his eyebrows slightly.
"You're healing pretty quickly..."
"With injuries this serious, you shouldn't have recovered in anything less than ten days to two weeks. Yet they've already scabbed over."
Jiang Lan replied casually.
"Maybe I have a good constitution?"
Shen Qingqiu glanced at him without pursuing it and simply said:
"Anyway, keep resting properly for the next few days. You'd better not go running around outside."
Jiang Lan looked into Shen Qingqiu's eyes and suddenly said:
"Auntie, I want to return to the team as soon as possible."
Shen Qingqiu looked up as well, his delicate brows drawing together. "What's the rush?"
"I don't want to stay home all the time," Jiang Lan said earnestly. "And I can't keep letting you support me. I need to earn more Credit Points, too."
Shen Qingqiu fell silent for a few seconds before speaking. "You've experienced firsthand how dangerous the Salvage Team is."
"Yeah."
"You don't have any talent as a martial artist."
"I know."
Shen Qingqiu's tone softened.
"Your aunt is a martial artist. I can support you for the rest of your life."
Jiang Lan: "..."
Well, things were looking up.
Who would have thought that transmigrating would land him a free ride?
If he didn't have the system, maybe Jiang Lan would have...
No way!
Absolutely not!
How could a man born into this world resign himself to spending his life beneath someone else?
He wanted to be on top!
Reining in his jumble of thoughts, Jiang Lan spoke earnestly.
"Auntie, I can't really depend on you to support me forever."
Shen Qingqiu stared at Jiang Lan for a few seconds. He was about to speak when the phone beside him suddenly rang.
He glanced at the caller ID and answered.
"Hello?"
"..."
"Right now?"
"..."
"All right, I'll be there right away."
After hanging up, Shen Qingqiu said:
"Something's come up with the team. I need to head over. We'll discuss you going back when I return."