The system is very abstract, fortunately I am also.

Chapter 373 Lin Li hopes that someone will give him a handful of glutinous rice after he dies.

If there are five requirements, then... it seems that Brother Ziang did not completely meet them.

"Male", "Big", "Student", "Tall", "Not Ugly".

Everyone has been frank with each other, and two of these five are indeed a bit of a dilemma for Brother Ziang.

But Lin Li was somewhat powerless to help with this.

After all, while he could awaken a sleeping lion and make it plump and bulging, he couldn't evolve it into the Lion King.

Lin Li was curious about something else at the moment: "Brother, how did Sister Yan, whom you mentioned, know about this?"

I've never seen two people go to the toilet at the same time.

Surely it's impossible for news of someone swimming yesterday to spread all over the country today?
Although Nansang Swimming Pool does not prohibit bringing mobile phones, in reality, very few people actually bring them, so there's no reason for the virus to spread so quickly.

“Of course she doesn’t know,” Zeng Zi’ang said, a spark twitching at the corner of his mouth. “How could I possibly admit it! I rejected her outright!”

"Sister Yan, I would certainly fulfill these five requests completely, even beyond your imagination, but please allow me to refuse."

"The main issue is that I can't accept this kind of reverse 'sugar baby' arrangement. I personally prefer to be down-to-earth and make my own way in the world! Being a kept man? Sorry, I'm completely uninterested!"

"My stomach is fine; the doctor said it's a waste for me to live off a woman!"

The resounding answer he gave then now echoes in Zeng Zi'ang's mind.

Damn it, what else can we do?

You can't just take off your pants, scratch your head sheepishly, and say to her, "Oh, sis, you see, I'm a bit too muscular, I'm not suitable, sorry, sorry," after hearing her request, right?

I have a sense of shame too!
I already lost face yesterday, I can't afford to lose it again today!
Upon hearing this answer, Sister Yan not only believed it, but also liked Zeng Zi'ang even more after discovering that his moral standards were so high.

That's why in the later stages, she continued to follow this "not-ugly male college student" and relentlessly bombard him with sweet words and flattery.

This presents the scene that Lin Li saw.

Faced with these offensives, Zeng Zi'ang, who had something to hide, remained steadfast and was not tempted at all.

"Brother, you have a message on your phone." Lin Li, who already understood everything, lowered his head to suppress a laugh, glancing at the phone stand between the two of them out of the corner of his eye, and reminded him.

"Please open it for me."

"Yan Sansui: Ziang, I really like you."

Yan Sansui: "Transfer" 520.

"Yan San Sui: After you drop off your friend, how about we grab dinner together tonight?"

After reading the message, Zeng Ziang's face contorted in rage, and the veins on his hands gripping the steering wheel bulged.

Grass.

It's like having ten million right in front of you, but you deliberately turn the car around and let it slip by.

I have the heart to want to die.

Zeng Ziang could only grit his teeth and say desperately, "Lin! Li! Help me return the transfer! And apologize to her, no way! I absolutely hate being a gigolo!"

"Received." Lin Lixian nodded and did as instructed.
"But, brother."

Gripping tightly at the top handrail to ensure his safety, Lin stood there, listening to the howling wind coming through the cracks in the window. He could no longer remain calm and gritted his teeth, saying:
"Can you please stop speeding up?! I'm scared! I don't want to die today either!"

Damn you.

I will never ride in Zeng Ziang's car again!

……

into the night.

Lin Li, who had just returned from school, began to tidy up the computer, mobile phone and other items that were stored in the living room.

Tonight I'm going to another competition tutoring session. Next Tuesday evening, the school's selection exam will begin.

I told Bai Bufan about the funny things that happened in the afternoon before evening self-study, and then relayed them to Chen Yuying after evening self-study started.

Chen Yuying chuckled at the news, while Bai Bufan scratched his head, regretting why he had gone home this week.

If I had known there was this kind of fun to be had, I wouldn't have gone back!

After Lin Li finished packing, the three takeout meals he had ordered when he left school were delivered one after another.

With these items in hand, Lin Li spent 20 system currency to purchase an extra departure opportunity for the week.

White light flashed.

Lin Li appeared in the cultivation world carrying large and small bags. As he became more and more sensitive to spiritual energy, the feeling of being enveloped by spiritual energy also became more comfortable.

Now, after taking the "Great Creation Pill," if Lin Li were to choose between being enveloped by spiritual energy or by the Spring Breeze Spirit, he would choose the former.

It's so comfortable, everyone, that's self-evident.

Lin Li put down what he was carrying, then looked at Shan Qing Daoist with a slight surprise.

Lin Li had thought he would see the third deceased old Deng on his return trip, but instead, there was no third person, only Shan Qing Dao Ren in front of him, and even Deng Wen had disappeared without a trace.

"Grandpa, this is takeout. I brought three portions today. You and Senior Deng can share them..." Lin Li greeted Daoist Shan Qing, then asked with some doubt, "But where is Senior Deng?"

"Don't mention him to me! Just give me takeout. A creature like him who can't even be a decent human being doesn't deserve takeout."

Master Shanqing snorted coldly and said in an annoyed tone.

"You shameless bastard! How dare you say such a thing! How many times have I been about to pass the test, but because you wouldn't let go of my butt, I ended up dying along with you?"

Though he was not seen, his voice was heard; Deng Wen's voice suddenly came from between heaven and earth, ethereal yet containing anger:
"I kindly carried you up the pendulum, but you suddenly let go and caused us to fall into lava!"

Lin Li turned his head and looked at another upside-down mountain—the sound was coming from that side.

Lin Li's eyesight is very good now, but that doesn't mean he can see images several kilometers away.

Fortunately, technology changes lives. Nowadays, the magnification of mobile phone lenses is so exaggerated that you don't have to worry about being secretly filmed in the city below when you take a dump on a mountain. This distance is no problem.

Sure enough, when Lin Li took out his phone and zoomed in on the opposite mountain, he could clearly see Deng Wen.

The phone brand itself is still advertised as "ad space for rent," it's easy to use, and Lin Li highly recommends it.

"Didn't you say you'd let go before I let go? How can you blame me for this!" Daoist Shanqing stared wide-eyed at the opposite mountain, the two arguing across a thousand meters.

“I said, ‘We might need to take a gamble; we can’t get over this if we don’t work together.’ You gave up after hearing just the first eight words? Are you out of your mind?” Deng Wen became even more agitated upon hearing this rebuttal.

"Are you any better? How many times have you thrown explosives at my head? Every time I tell you to blast rocks, why do you keep throwing them at my head?"

Deng Wen, who had been passionate and indignant, suddenly calmed down: "Oh, this? This was intentional."

Mountain Green Taoist: "?"

In an instant, Daoist Shanqing also disappeared from Lin Li's sight, and the sounds of fighting could be heard not far away.

Lin Li finally understood the situation: their friendship seemed to have capsized because of playing games.

Those who frequently stay up all night gaming in internet cafes know that gaming usually has three stages: "bold talk," "nonsense," and "silence."

If the game continues in silence until the end, the five of them can even sit at five separate tables when they have breakfast.

Sure enough, the computer screen still displayed a page indicating that the game had failed.

But weren't you recommending a competitive game? Why are you playing a cooperative one?

The fight between the two did not last long, since Lin Li was present. Soon, the two returned to the hilltop together.

"Senior Deng, these are the things I promised you. I brought them all. There are two copies of the cell phone and the computer. The extra one is for another senior who hasn't woken up yet."

When Deng Wen appeared, Lin Li could clearly see the eagerness in his eyes, so he immediately smiled and said.

“Thank you so much,” he said. In the next instant, both the computer and the phone flew to Deng Wen’s front, and he touched them tenderly.

Taoist Shanqing walked over, wanting to take a look, but as soon as he stretched out his hand, it was repelled by sword energy.

The old man shook his head, making a tsk-tsk sound of disgust.

Then, Deng Wen waved his hand, and a large number of Azure Sky Flowers flew in from all directions, neatly divided into "flowers" and "leaves," hovering beside Deng Wen.

"Lin Li, these are 'Qingxiao flowers' that I collected from other mountains after you left. The number of them that have been produced over the past hundred years can be considered quite abundant."

With these, whether in the present world or other worlds the Supernatural Abilities will take you to, you can confidently use them as consumables; they will last a very long time.

Looking at the size of the floating flowers and leaves on either side of Deng Wen, Lin Li pursed his lips: "But senior, my storage ring can't hold that many..."

Lin Li has been somewhat neglecting the ring-carving work lately, as he has too many other things to do.

However, even if it keeps chiseling, it can't hold that many. The "Qiankun Ring" becomes increasingly difficult to cultivate as it progresses, ultimately making it an extremely inferior magic weapon. As for the "Qingxiao Flower," the sword energy on its flowers and leaves was sealed by Deng Wen. After being placed in the storage ring, it can remain sealed indefinitely due to the completely enclosed and static environment.

But if you ignore everything and leave it in a real bedroom, it will eventually dissipate because it lacks spiritual energy and cannot maintain the seal.

Lin Li had witnessed their power.

They'll behave themselves when they get home and find their house is gone.

"I see..." Deng Wen raised an eyebrow upon hearing this, realizing that he hadn't considered things enough, and could only apologize, "Then take as much as you can. I'll store the rest for you, and you can come back for it when you've used up what you have."

"Okay, thank you, Senior Deng." Lin Li nodded.

"You've been in the mortal realm for a few days now. Do you have any questions about cultivation? If so, ask now. I'm getting impatient."

Deng Wen stroked the phone and computer in front of him and asked Lin Li with a smile.

"Yes, senior, but before I discuss cultivation, I have a magical artifact that I might need your help to assess."

As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Li materialized the "Fire-Nourishing Sword Gourd": "Senior, this is a new magic weapon that Shen Tong recently gave me, called the 'Fire-Nourishing Sword Gourd.' I would like to ask how to use it and how to refine it..."

Deng Wen moved to Lin Li's side and picked up the "Fire-Nourishing Sword Gourd".

After examining and admiring it for a while, he nodded in approval.

"A fine magic weapon. This sword-nurturing gourd is of very high quality. Whether it is its original innate gourd, the refining process it was made into, the inscribed array, or the natural treasures it was made into, it is all very good."

Lin Li was naturally delighted with this.

"Lin Li, it seems these flowers and leaves have a place to go. Compared to any storage ring, the sword-nurturing gourd is the more suitable place to store these Azure Sky Flowers and leaves. The two can even complement each other."

"As for your question, the sword-nurturing gourd has many uses, especially this quality of sword-nurturing gourd."

"The core function is naturally 'nurturing the flying sword,' which is the most basic and important function."

It can not only repair damage to flying swords, but also improve their quality and refine impurities. Unfortunately, Lin Li, you don't currently possess anything that can be called a flying sword.

In Deng Wen's eyes, the "invisible sword" was something extremely low-class, and he was unwilling to call it a flying sword at all.

"But now that you only have the 'Invisible Sword,' then store its spirit within it in your daily life. The 'Invisible Sword' will also possess the attribute of the 'Separating Fire,' and as it is tempered and refined over time, its power will become astonishing, and it will have additional restraining effects against restrictions, evil spirits, and vengeful spirits."

"Secondly, it has storage. Whether it's ordinary items or treasures, they can all be stored inside. It has a regular space and a main space for refining. Lin Li, yours can also absorb and store spiritual energy inside, and the storage capacity is definitely not small."

"In addition, the sword-nurturing gourd can nurture sword energy and sword intent. As the master of the magic weapon, you can seal your own sword energy, sword intent, and even sword aura in the gourd's internal space for nurturing. After being nurtured by the gourd's internal environment for a long time, it will have the gourd's own attribute bonus."

"When using sword techniques in the future, if one first draws upon the sword energy and intent within the gourd, the power will naturally more than double."

"These are the most basic functions; yours has other functions as well."

Deng Wen stroked and examined the array patterns engraved on the outside of the "Fire-Nourishing Sword Gourd," then explained it to Lin Li:
"Given time, when your consciousness becomes clear and you can immerse your mind in it, it will help you comprehend the way of the sword, elevate your realm, and nurture your sword heart and sword soul."

In addition, it can be used as a defensive magic weapon to resist attacks. It is especially effective against fire and water attacks. If there is an attack that exceeds its limit, the jade at the mouth of the bottle will break first as a warning, without damaging the gourd itself in the slightest. Before that, there is no need to worry when using it.

Finally, this formation suggests it should possess a spirit, but upon investigation, it seems not to. Whether the spirit was obliterated by your supernatural powers or something else, only you, its master, can investigate this yourself.

"..."

Deng Wen taught Lin Li the most efficient way to refine the sword-nurturing gourd after the blood oath ceremony, as well as how to use and activate each of the formations above and inside (which Deng Wen could not explore, but Lin Li explored and then told him), and how to distinguish the spaces inside.

Another little notebook was filled out.

There's so much more and more for me to learn and see.

However, it is definitely something to be thankful for. After all, if it weren't for Deng Wen, it would have taken several times the effort to figure out and use the "Li Huo Yang Jian Hu" (a magical gourd for nurturing swords), and in the end, he would only be able to use the most basic functions.

Following Deng Wen's instructions, Lin Li prioritized mastering the storage function.

The interior space was indeed large, amounting to over a thousand cubic meters, and filled with the aura of the Fiery Blaze. If Lin Li were to immerse himself in it for a while, he would only feel his brain being burned.

Compared to the size of the "Qiankun Ring", this space suddenly looks like a wild Pikachu.

However, it cannot be completely denied that the "Qiankun Ring" still has the advantage of size. The sword-nurturing gourd is too big a target. In reality, the ring is more practical.

He took all the blue sky flowers and leaves in front of him into this space and directly broke their seal.

Lin Li then gave the gourd directly to Deng Wen, watching him disappear and reappear—the gourd in his hand was gone.

"It's already on the other side. Let me know when you leave and I'll bring it back for you."

"Thank you, senior."

—The sword-nurturing gourd is also engraved with a spirit-gathering array, and it operates automatically, absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth on its own. It is not beneficial for it to stand on the same mountain as the forest, as it will affect the absorption speed of both of them.

Lin Li is very satisfied with this feature. If it can be fully absorbed, even if he can't come to the cultivation world for a long time, he won't have to worry about spiritual energy resources if he uses them sparingly.

The problems that had accumulated over the past few days didn't take Deng Wen more than a few minutes to solve.

After being liberated, Deng Wen immediately began studying his electronic devices.

Lin Li, however, remained true to his original aspiration and came to the side of Daoist Shanqing to replace the gas cylinder of the flamethrower, preparing to complete the mission today.

Then, it breathes fire and absorbs spiritual energy.

……

Task 4 has been completed.

The Warmth Mission was already two-thirds complete when it was last completed, so as expected, good news came a few hours later.

[You have received the following rewards: Constitution Improvement: Fire Resistance increased by 50%; Random System-Aided Item *1; System Currency *100.]

You have obtained the "Mall Mechanism - Probability Assignment"

【"Mall Mechanism - Probability Assignment":】
After using this item, when refreshing products in the store, there is a certain probability that "refresh" will change to "refresh in specified direction". When using "refresh in specified direction", you can provide the system with a keyword, and the field will then refresh to display products related to that keyword.

The initial trigger probability is 10%, increasing by 10% each time the effect is not triggered, and resetting to 10% after the effect is triggered.

Lin Li raised an eyebrow. "Refresh in specified direction" is quite useful, and it's a mechanism, not just once.

Given the cumulative effect of this probability, triggering it is quite easy.

Not bad.

[You have used the "Mall Mechanism - Probability Assignment"; a new mechanism has been added to the mall.]

Lin Li then looked at the system panel, and as expected, a new task appeared.

In the twilight of life, having finally found long-lost joy and warmth, with all his wishes and hopes fulfilled, only the afterlife remains. So, let's see him off to the end and help him one last time.

[Mission triggered!]

[Task Two: After the elderly person passes away, personally and diligently organize a funeral for them and erect a tombstone.]

[Task Rewards: Title: Old Friend; Physical Improvement: Lifespan increased by 20%; Random System-Oriented Item *1; System Currency *100.]

[Old Friend: When wearing this title, the older the person, the less likely they are to feel hostility towards you. If you are over a hundred years old, they cannot harm you unless you intentionally cause them any harm.]

The reward includes a title, so it seems to be the last in a series of quests related to Shanqing Daoren.

The task shouldn't be too difficult.

After all, Master Shanqing is already dead, so all I need to do is hold a funeral for him and carve a tombstone.

As long as you say it's a mission involving supernatural powers, the other party will definitely cooperate.

After I go back this time, I'll prepare the materials, and I should be able to finish it next time I come.

"Grandpa, have you thought about the funeral?" Lin Li tossed the flamethrower aside and asked Shan Qing Daoist, "Do you have any preferences, such as what kind of procedure or what kind of speech?"

"Funeral?" Daoist Shanqing was taken aback. "Lin Li, why are you suddenly asking about this?"

“Oh, Grandpa, I have supernatural powers…” Lin Li said frankly.

"I see. Then Grandpa will think about it carefully." Daoist Shanqing was not surprised that this supernatural power wanted to hold a funeral for him. After pondering for a moment, he scratched his head, seemingly at a loss.

—For the time being, I really didn't have any ideas.

If you die, just die.

So Shanqing Daoist looked at Lin Li, trying to find inspiration: "Lin Li, Grandpa doesn't know what he likes right now. Have you thought about your funeral? What do you hope those people will say to you then?"

"some."

"what?"

"Holy crap! Did Lin Li just move?! Holy crap! Lin Li really moved! Everyone! Stop offering wreaths! He's come back to life! I'll give you a handful of glutinous rice!" Lin Li excitedly and vividly replied.

Mountain Green Taoist: "?"

(End of this chapter)