America: I came here to study, not to show mercy.

Chapter 210 Super Lollipop

Outside, snow was falling heavily, and inside the two-story villa, all was quiet.

“Sean…Sophie…”

Victoria looked around blankly, then unconsciously uttered, "You guys..."

Seemingly unaware that her actions had shocked several girls, Suffer turned her head and looked over blankly.

"what happened?"

"you……"

Victoria's face turned bitter, and her brows furrowed immediately. "Do you do this often?"

"No, there's a barbecue place in Aurora where all the skewers are placed together, and we ate there twice."

Cutting out Suffer's words, Li Xiaoen explained helplessly, still pushing the piece of meat away with his fork, "I've just been eating a bit too much for the past few days of travel, and I can't eat this pork skin now..."

"is it?"

Upon hearing this, Victoria turned to look at Sophie, and seeing that he did not deny it and had a serious expression on his face, the weight in her heart slowly lifted.

Looking at the two people on either side, she felt uneasy.

"I think this is great. In the wilderness, you can't waste any resources. No one would care if you were eating the same food as someone else."

Just then, Serafina spoke up from the other side. Just as Sean Lee was surprised that she would speak up for him, she handed him another asparagus.

"I'm on a diet lately and I've been eating too many vegetables. Can you help me with that?"

"..."

Having successfully attracted everyone's attention, Serafina laughed carefree, and her actions were not at all surprising.

"This is the first time I've heard of someone not eating vegetables when trying to lose weight."

If it were anyone else, he would think it was a brilliant move by the other person to divert his attention, but if it were Serafina, he would have no doubt that it was just a whimsical act by her, a lucky break.

Li Xiaoen sighed inwardly and muttered a helpless complaint.

"Today is my day of indulgence."

Facing everyone's meaningful gazes, Serafina spoke up to emphasize something. As soon as she finished speaking, she saw Sean Lee push the asparagus she was offering aside with his fork, and she couldn't help but narrow her eyes.

"This isn't wilderness survival, I don't think a young lady like you would worry about this kind of thing in your daily life, right?"

If I don't eat Sophie's food and instead eat yours, do you think she'll let me off the hook afterwards?

While inwardly complaining, Li Xiaoen shook his head and explained, then silently continued to eat his dinner.

"Alright, this isn't a barbecue or wilderness survival, so let's eat our own food, okay?"

Feeling a little tired, Victoria took a deep breath and greeted them.

Perhaps because Suffer didn't have any more "bad ideas," the rest of the dinner finally ended smoothly. Li Xiaoen took the opportunity to say goodbye, and only breathed a sigh of relief after parking the car and walking back to the dormitory without encountering any more girls.

It was already 7:30 p.m., and snow was falling heavily, standing out vividly under the dim streetlights. Li Xiaoen subconsciously raised his hand to catch a little bit, rubbing and crushing it between his fingers, letting it flow through his fingers.

His thoughts grew heavier.

Sophie was not satisfied with the status quo. At this rate, they would expose their relationship sooner or later, perhaps not long from now.

The key point is that she did nothing wrong, and Victoria has never wronged anyone from beginning to end; it was he who was greedy.

Taking a deep breath, Li Xiaoen temporarily put her worries aside.

I haven't been back to the dormitory for several days. From a distance, the two-story house is still pitch black, sitting alone in the wind and snow. If you take a picture from this angle, you could tell people that it's a house on the edge of a suburban forest.

Is Daniel still working? How long has it been since he came back?
With such doubts flashing through his mind, Li Xiaoen was about to take the dormitory key out of the [Containment Space] when his keen hearing suddenly noticed a rustling sound coming from the bushes next to him, and he couldn't help but feel a chill.

His heart suddenly raced, and Li Xiaoen immediately activated [Eye of Insight] to scan the area.

[The limited-time Eye of Insight has been activated. Upon self-examination, the host has not been observed in any way.]

The image of the bushes next to the house immediately came to mind—two figures, one in front of the other, bent over and overlapping, their hands supporting them against the trees, bumping back and forth between their groins.

"..."

“What the f**k…”

Li Xiaoen opened his mouth, then couldn't help but mutter an angry curse under his breath, and quickly turned off [Eye of Insight].

Damn it, it's not even spring yet! Why are you doing this kind of thing in this cold weather? Are you unable to afford a hotel room, or are you simply looking for a thrill?

Li Xiaoen was both angry and amused, but he still reached into his pocket and pretended to take out the key.

As usual, Li Xiaoen turned the heating on to its maximum power, returned to his room, took off his coat, and immediately went into the bathroom to take a hot shower. As soon as he came out amidst the thick steam, the system screen appeared in front of him.

Achievement (Heroic Deeds: Punishing Evil 2/10) Completed

[Congratulations, host! You have obtained: 1 Unlocked Item Selection Card and 1 Random Item Upgrade Card]

[Unlocked Item Selection Card: After use, you can freely select and obtain one item that the host has unlocked; the quantity of ordinary items will be increased by 3, and the three types of Virtual Action Time Cards will be upgraded to the highest level.]

[Random Item Upgrade Card: After use, it will randomly select one item currently owned by the host for upgrade, and the corresponding function will be doubled.]

Have all the criminal suspects in the town of Aurora been apprehended?

Li Xiaoen raised an eyebrow, picked up his phone and opened the latest news he had been following—to be fair, Suffer was right. With the help of Catherine's media coverage, the case had become a hot topic online, with many netizens even calling for the dismissal of the criminal charges against Mengkel for intentional homicide.

This case alone led to the arrest of several Catholic clergy members for their sordid crimes, and the number of arrests alone is comparable to several previous cases.

Li Xiaoen felt a pang of emotion, prayed for Meng Kai'er and the two poor children for a moment, then put down his phone and began to study the rewards of the system achievements while drying his hair.

As early as last night, when Meng Keer was detained at the police station, and three locations—the abandoned church, the primary school boarding school, and Father White's house—were heavily guarded and strictly sealed off, he anticipated that the system's "punishing evil" achievement would be accomplished. He didn't expect it to be delayed by a day.

But considering the efficiency of the American government, this speed is probably extremely fast—even something as simple as investigating other clergy members who visited Father White's home is quite straightforward.

After mentally complaining for a moment, Li Xiaoen began to focus on the system interface in front of him.

Based on previous experience, this [Random Item Upgrade Card] should be given as a reward for each achievement. The second achievement's [Virtual Top-Tier Time Card] has been changed to a choice of item or time, which means the reward has increased.

As you achieve more achievements, will more powerful or even invincible items appear?

Li Xiaoen thought to himself, and couldn't help but start to look forward to it—if things continued to develop this way, he could study in America and also punish evil and promote good on this "free" continent, thus fulfilling his childhood fantasy of traveling the world with a sword.

He felt both nostalgic and amused at his childhood naiveté and fantasies. As he approached the window, a huge black shadow had already taken flight from the garden not far away and was flying over.

Li Xiaoen took some dried beef from the [Containment Space] and handed it to the golden eagle's beak. Then he sat back on the bed and let it land freely on the top of the clothes rack not far away.

Is it that you're still lacking physical martial arts skills, internal strength, or perhaps a sword?
Li Xiaoen couldn't help but smile. Although his relationships with several girls were still in a state of ambiguity and confusion, things were undoubtedly getting better for him personally.

Feeling a bit better, Li Xiaoen immediately used the [Random Item Upgrade Card].

[Item Random Upgrade Card successfully used. Congratulations, host! The limited-time Eye of Insight has been successfully upgraded. Current time limit: 22 hours, 38 minutes, and 45 seconds]

"..." So this limited-time item upgrade just adds the same amount of time as when you first got it?

Li Xiaoen's face darkened, but considering how overpowered this prop was, he could only console himself.

Aside from the [containment space] that always contains various supplies he carries, this is the item he uses most often. It has provided him with considerable assistance on many occasions, and even allowed him to foresee risks and calm down. Now, extending his time is a sure-fire way to make money.

As for that [Unlocked Item Selection Card]...

After some deliberation and careful consideration, Li Xiaoen made a decision.

[Item Selection Card Unlocked: Confirm Use]

[Select Item: Virtual Time Pool LV1]

【…】

[This is the only fusion item available; it cannot be copied. Please select again.]

"..."

Okay, there's no way to cheat; this time pool is a result of fusion.

Li Xiaoen shrugged, not dwelling on it, and began to recall all the items he had obtained before. Excluding the [Eye of Insight] which had just replenished his time, the [Wish Fulfillment] and [Random Item Upgrade Card] were the most beneficial so far.

The Ruyi's strength lies in its high flexibility; it can detect, attack, defend, and even do things that defy the laws of nature, but there are only three of them.

As for the [Random Item Upgrade Card], it depends on luck.

After thinking it over, Li Xiaoen decided to take it back. There was no rush, and he could make a decision later.

Immediately afterwards, Li Xiaoen used up this month's fishing attempts in the [Virtual Time Pool].

It was already early February, and because the pool had been recharged very quickly, he had overlooked this once-a-month fishing opportunity.

The fishing nets in the pool within sight continued their usual catching motions, bursting forth with intense golden light as they were lifted.

Did I win gold in the lottery?
Li Xiaoen, whose expression had been normal, suddenly opened his eyes wide and stared intently at the not-so-blinding golden light.

[Congratulations, host, for consuming one fishing opportunity this month and obtaining 1 Super Lollipop]

[Super Lollipop: Made with "Rhinoceros Milk," "Ostrich Egg Yolk," and "Kouinor Diamond Spring Water," this is a gadget for Piggy Hero. After use, it greatly enhances physical strength and athletic skills for a short period, even allowing the use of martial arts techniques. However, after the effect wears off, the user will experience fatigue. Note: Can be used on any person or creature.]

"..."

"Oh... GG bond."

Li Xiaoen's expression froze for a moment, but he quickly regained his composure and nodded seriously.

After all, there's only one, and it only lasts for a limited time, with side effects afterwards. He wasn't exactly excited about the appearance of this new item, but it was still better than the Air Force.

Li Xiaoen's expression turned somewhat strange as he focused his gaze on the description of the props.

This special note means it's a return to the original story, meant to be fed to pigs...

With amusement, Li Xiaoen closed the system interface, dried his hair, and then went downstairs.

Just as I reached the refrigerator, took out a bottle of soda water, opened it, and took a sip, the door suddenly opened from the outside, and a figure walked in, panting heavily and with weak limbs.

"Hey, Sean..."

Daniel let out a sigh of relief and slumped onto the sofa, raising his hand with a smile, "You're finally back, give me a can of Coke..."

After giving the other person a meaningful look, Li Xiaoen took a can of cola from the refrigerator and threw it hard at the other person.

"You son of a bitch, if you want to do that kind of thing, can't you leave the school and go to a hotel? Is it fun to scare people in this cold weather?"

"you saw it?"

Daniel took the Coke with both hands and paused for a moment.

"Didn't see it."

Li Xiaoen rolled her eyes. "When I came back, I heard some noises next to the house, and thinking about your experience in Seattle at the end of last semester, I guessed it was you."

"Oh, that's right."

Daniel nodded upon hearing this, but still wore an awkward smile.

However, his embarrassment lasted only a moment before he revealed an excited and lewd smile. "Sean, have you ever experienced this? Black women's skin is really good, so smooth, the feel is absolutely top-notch!"

"I haven't experienced it, and I don't want to experience it."

Sean Lee rolled her eyes, finding Daniel's disapproving look somewhat amusing. "I remember, didn't you dislike Black women? You thought their skin was too dark..."

"Oh--"

Halfway through his sentence, Li Xiaoen suddenly exclaimed in realization, "So, you took her to the garden, to the darkness of the wilderness?"

"hey-hey……"

Daniel gave him a suggestive look. "Sean, I think you're very talented. With your looks, you shouldn't lack women in college or young people's circles. You've come all this way to study abroad, don't you plan to leave behind any precious, memorable experiences?"

"forget it."

Li Xiaoen quickly shook his head and refused. He was already overwhelmed with the feelings of the two girls he was dealing with, so how could he dare to get involved with other girls? As for casual flings, out of a sense of responsibility to the two girls, he couldn't accept it, both psychologically and physically.

"Ok."

Knowing that Li Xiaoen had a good relationship with several very beautiful young ladies, Daniel didn't ask any more questions and nodded helplessly.

"By the way, didn't you say you were going to do part-time jobs with Michael and then go to Brazil and Mexico during the holidays?"

Only then did Li Xiaoen voice his doubts.

"This is a girl I met on dating, and it doesn't cost me any money, so it doesn't conflict with my travel plans."

Daniel replied with a chuckle, "Just lower your expectations a little."

"So, that's why you went out into the dark?"

With a somewhat strange expression, Li Xiaoen raised his chin and warned, "Then be careful, don't catch any diseases."

Several days of uneventful and ordinary school life passed quietly, and it was Saturday morning.

After much anticipation, the conference on research and discussion in the fields of artificial intelligence and machine learning, which Professor Sedgewick had mentioned earlier, has finally arrived.

When they gathered in the parking lot next to the school gate, Li Xiaoen was surprised to see a tall figure wearing a denim skirt and a cotton coat, and couldn't help but be stunned.

"Please don't tell me you're going too..."

Looking through his frameless glasses at the girl's gray-brown eyes, Li Xiaoen slumped his shoulders.

(End of this chapter)