The King of Black Fog

"Why haven't my Intelligence and Charm increased? The Attribute Points given by the Value Upgrade can't be allocated to these two either," said Li Qianxia, puzzled.

"Don't worry about it," Li Changzhou bent over, his right hand's five fingers bracing against the ground, "What's the use of guessing right about things that can't be verified?"

His feet left the ground.

"What about it?" he asked the two people with a hint of boastfulness.

Li Qianxia and Yang Qinglan thought he was showing off his strength, but then they heard him say, "I've lifted the Earth."

"..."

Li Qianxia said to Yang Qinglan, "Let's go."

Yang Qinglan smiled and nodded, "Okay."

The two walked towards the edge of the sports field.

"Hey, wait for me!" Li Changzhou walked with ease, supported by the fingers of his right hand.

"Holy shit! Ouyang Feng!" a guy passing by exclaimed.

"You're wrong, I'm Tom Cat," Li Changzhou corrected him.

"Bro, you're awesome!"

"Isn't that a given?"

"Stop showing off," Yang Qinglan turned around, somewhat helpless yet unable to do much, "Do you want everyone to know you're not normal?"

"A beautiful double entendre that leaves even an invincible guy like me without rebuttal," Li Changzhou said as he put his feet down and stood back on the Earth.

He wasn't boasting. He was just in great condition, like a hermit crab that had finally found a shell, feeling secure and full of strength, bold enough to display its pincers even to a tiger.

"Bro, you won't be popular with girls like this," Li Qianxia said with a headache.

"I don't care about being popular. People live for themselves."

Back in the dorm, Li Changzhou took off his shirt and stood in front of the mirror.

He had a lean body, his fringe hanging lightly over his forehead, skin glowing, a well-proportioned figure, tight muscles, and the more he looked, the more he felt mesmerized.

"Big bro, your physique is kinda exaggerated!" Dong Ge said as he reached out to touch.

"Get lost," Li Changzhou swung his hand and knocked his away.

Dong Ge didn't really care at first, but Li Changzhou's resistance made him want to touch all the more.

He circled around Li Changzhou discreetly and headed for the bathroom. Just as he was about to enter, he suddenly lunged at Li Changzhou's waist with a "Hey!"

Large hands with distinct knuckles caught his wrist.

"What are you doing?" Li Changzhou asked.

Dong Ge paused for a moment, "Big bro, your hand speed is so fast!"

He was a bit scared inside, the first time he felt fear towards a peer, but he tried not to show it.

"Get out of here!" Li Changzhou said with a laugh as he let go.

He put his shirt back on and tried doing push-ups and pull-ups, which he found very easy.

Easy meant ineffective.

The normal methods of training were no longer working; he might have to try weighted training, like pulling car tires.

But such exaggerated training would attract too much attention at school.

He released the railing of his bunk bed, his feet touching the ground, and picked up the mobile phone on the desk.

[Three Sisters (3)]

Changzhou: Sisters, I have a question to ask

Qing Lan: You've integrated well, sister

Changzhou: It's okay

Qing Lan: What is it?

Changzhou: My training intensity going forward isn't suitable for doing at school, and even at fitness clubs, it's likely to draw attention

Changzhou: What should I do in this situation?

Qing Lan: You do need a place that is secure and confidential enough

Qing Lan: Have you considered renting a place outside?

Changzhou: Honestly, with my empty sleeves, how dare I deceive a lady (bows)

Qing Lan: Zheng Qing mentioned she wants to buy a sniper rifle, at some point, a cash transaction will be necessary

Qian Xia: Bro——!!!

Qian Xia: I just went to shower, and I discovered my chest really did firm up!

Qian Xia: Not just that!

Qian Xia: My skin is smoother, my waist is tighter, full of elasticity and hydration, I look so fresh and vibrant, like a freshly picked vegetable!

Changzhou: ...If I've sinned, punish me with the law, why do I have to listen to my little sister report these things (despair)

Qing Lan: (smiles)

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Qian Xia: But still not as good as Qing Lan's skin.

Almost at the same time, Li Changzhou sent a message.

Changzhou: Go into detail.

Qing Lan: (Smile)

A terrifying feeling arose, sending chills down my spine.

Changzhou: Speaking of which, the various harsh environments in the value game can also serve as training.

Changzhou: The key is it doesn't count as real time, just like the Hyperbolic Time Chamber.

Qing Lan: What's the Hyperbolic Time Chamber?

Qian Xia: It's a fictional room from the manga "Dragon Ball" where you stay for a year inside, and only one day passes on the outside. Something like that, I don't quite remember clearly.

Qing Lan: Thank you.

Qing Lan: The value game has its good points, but there are also dangers that we can't ignore. These past few days, I've compiled survival tips for regions like deserts, snowy landscapes, rainforests, swamps, and grasslands.

She sent a file.

Qian Xia: Captain Qing Lan is amazing! (Hug)

Changzhou: Thanks, but I choose to watch Bear Grylls.

Qing Lan: Who?

Qian Xia: He's the star of "Man vs. Wild," known for surviving in various harsh environments and eating all sorts of disgusting stuff.

Changzhou: Miss Yang, I'm very curious, what do you usually do for entertainment?

Qing Lan: I've told you, I read more books than you.

Changzhou: You could just say that you spend your time reading books. Why do you have to phrase it as 'I read more books than you'?

Qian Xia: Qing Lan's family owns a bookstore.

Changzhou: Can I visit your family's bookstore sometime?

Qing Lan: Sure, Zheng Qing just contacted me, suggesting we meet up tomorrow. Let's do it at my family's bookstore.

Qing Lan: I don't have classes tomorrow afternoon, so I'll head there first. You and Qian Xia can come after your classes; she knows the address.

Changzhou: Will your parents be there?

Qing Lan: They're dead.

Changzhou: Our parents are dead too.

Qian Xia: Big bro, you're really going all out to charm her. They're still alive, you know.

Qing Lan: ?

Qian Xia: But it's almost like they're dead. They divorced when we were young, and each of them started a new family. Grandpa and Grandma raised us.

Qian Xia: Later, Grandpa got lung cancer, and Grandma had all sorts of illnesses. They both passed away when I was in high school, leaving just the two of us to rely on each other.

Qing Lan: From now on, it'll be the three of us depending on each other.

Qian Xia: @Changzhou (sneaky laugh)

Qing Lan: He has no objections. He just called me sister a moment ago.

Changzhou: Huh? When did I?

Qing Lan: (Forward: Sisters, I have a question to ask.) Since Qian Xia is your sister, doesn't that make me your sister too?

Qian Xia: Li Changzhou, what's going on? Didn't you say I was the only family you'd have in this lifetime? Where did this sister suddenly come from? Clear this up for me todayor I'm cutting all ties with you!

Changzhou: …

Changzhou: I've got nothing to say to you two, going to take a shower.

Li Changzhou put down his phone. Next door, playing video games, Da Huang asked with a sleazy grin, "What's got you laughing so happily, Uncle? Chatting with a girl?"

"What else? Who's got the time to chat with guys?"

"Oh!" Chen became excited, "Uncle, some girl from the Student Union asked for your WeChat. Should I give it to her?"

"Don't!" Li Changzhou quickly said, "Just tell her I only want to play games, not interested in that stuff."

"How about a few rounds? I'll carry you guys with the Hand of Noxus!" Da Huang truly found romance boring and thought video games were more fun.

Compared to chasing girls, it was easier to strive for higher ranks in games.

Li Changzhou thought it over, regular training was completely useless for his body now. With a crisis looming, seizing the time to enjoy the last bits of peaceful life wasn't a bad idea either.

"Fine, I'll play mid." He pressed the power button on his shabby desktop computer.

He had assembled it himself, spending very little money to get a performance that was decent enough.

"Take me with you! I'll play support!" Chen also hurried to wake up his laptop.

"Dong, are you in? We're four short of one!" Li Changzhou shouted toward the toilet.

"I'm in!" The sound of Dong pulling paper towels came from the bathroom, "Open the computer for me! I'm gonna play Yasuo!"

"God help us." Da Huang let out a despairing moan that sounded like 'don't expect to rank up tonight'.

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