In the world of martial arts, one works tirelessly to attain enlightenment.

Chapter 9, Yunzhu Takes the Initiative to Approach

apartment,

Lin Ran sent a message to Gao Jun, saying that she would not attend the cultivation classes anymore, but her academic classes would continue as usual.

Gao Jun said that it was perfectly fine, and that he would try his best to meet any requests he had.

"Thank you, teacher. That's all for now."

Conversation ends.

Lin Ran cooks.

[Cooking Skills, Experience +86]

[Cooking Skill LV1→LV2: 65/1000]

The aroma wafted out of the kitchen, and the big orange cat wriggled back and forth at the doorway, meowing incessantly.

After Lin Ran put some meat on his plate, he pounced on it with a loud yelp.

"Meow meow meow~"

Foolish humans! Don't think I'll submit! Mmm~ Delicious.

After the meal, Lin Ran began the liver ascension ritual.

Outside the apartment window, Qingmeng stood in mid-air, her golden pupils reflecting Lin Ran's every move.

She stood there quietly, observing for two hours before leaving.

"Humans with secondary specialization in rituals... truly astonishing."

……

It's midnight.

Lin Ran exhaled, having consumed six pieces of spirit beast meat, and her experience gain was very stable.

[Ascension Ritual, Experience +62]

[Fitness training, experience +702]

[Health Preservation, Experience +734]

Lin Ran estimated that at this rate, it would take about 260 more practices for the Spirit Ascension Ritual to level up, consuming an average of one pound of spirit beast meat every two consecutive practices.

We also need over 130 jin of spirit beast meat. If the school didn't provide it, it would cost over 600,000 yuan!

Lin Ran couldn't help but shake her head; it was simply burning money!

……

It's another morning.

Lin Ran practiced the ascension ritual as usual until 7:30.

[Health Preservation, Experience +364]

[Health Preservation LV3→LV4: 192/2000]

[Fitness training, experience +373]

[Fitness LV3: 1472/1500]

There were fewer physical changes.

……

Class 8, No. 3 Middle School.

Lin Ran was immersed in the changes brought about by the upgrade of her fitness skills when her deskmate Yun Zhu suddenly pushed a delicate lunchbox towards her.

"Lin Ran, I tasted some human cuisine last night, and I made some for myself after I got back. Could you try it for me?"

Lin Ran was about to say something when she suddenly stopped, feeling something furry wrap around her calf.

This texture feels like... a tail!

Lin Ran looked at Yun Zhu, who blinked, trying to get away with it by being cute.

"it is good."

Lin Ran took the lunchbox, a little curious about what Yun Zhu would do next.

The lunchbox didn't look very appealing, but it tasted amazing, even better than spirit beast meat!

Lin Ran appeared satisfied.

He was actually on guard and decided to go find Gao Jun or Chang Fei after class.

"It tastes great."

"Thank you for the compliment. May I invite you to try it again tomorrow?"

Lin Ran turned her head to the side.

A catgirl with very prominent ears leaned forward towards him, her orange ears twitching nervously, her tail wrapped around his thigh out of tension, and she looked at him with an expectant expression.

"Then I'll have to trouble you. I've eaten a lot of delicious food, but none of it can compare to your cooking."

Lin Ran said with a smile, and then pinched the cat's tail.

Yunzhu's cheeks flushed, and her tail brushed against Lin Ran's palm.

"Mmm~ Thank you for the compliment, meow~"

The school bell rang.

Lin Ran turned around, but the cat's tail did not leave his thigh, nor did it make any further moves.

The class ended smoothly.

[Exceptional Theory, Experience +213]

……

office.

Lin Ran found Gao Jun and explained the general situation to him.

Gao Jun's expression was strange.

Is it possible that you don't know how handsome or how serious you are?

"Teacher, don't joke around."

Lin Ran remained silent.

Gao Jun laughed and said,

"Ask Chang Fei; he has access to more information than I do."

"it is good."

Lin Ran then practiced flying again and briefly explained the situation.

Chang Fei: Come to the rooftop.

……

The rooftop of the teaching building.

Lin Ran waited for a while and then saw Chang Fei descend from the sky on a flying sword.

Lin Ran: ? ? ?

Chang Fei gripped the flying sword, looked up, and smiled.

"Isn't the latest generation of flying swords cool?"

"……handsome!"

If only I could wear ancient costume and be a little prettier.

With a flick of Chang Fei's flying sword, it vanished into thin air.

"This is a storage ring. You'll receive one for free once you join the elite training program. Now, tell me your story."

Lin Ran explained in detail, and Chang Fei pondered for a moment before speaking.

"Establishing diplomatic relations with the Catmen is actually a large-scale, long-term plan of the Human Alliance. Due to the limitations of the Mind Rules, I cannot tell you too much, and it will be gradually mentioned in the Elite Plan."

"What I can tell you is that this is like confessing your feelings. Whoever falls in love first loses. It's not just a simple matter of winning or losing; it also involves the future path and even oneself."

Chang Fei had just finished speaking.

Lin Ran saw a small dark cloud flashing with lightning above his head, as if it were about to strike him.

Chang Fei rolled his eyes and said to Wu Yun.

"Alright, alright, I got it. This person is a talented individual who undergoes two specialization ceremonies a week. He will definitely be included in the elite program. Telling him won't be considered a leak."

And so, dark clouds drifted down onto Lin Ran's head.

Lin Ran: ? ? ?

Amazing! Is this the extraordinary world?!

A moment later, a bolt of lightning suddenly struck Chang Fei from the dark clouds, turning his hair into an afro...

Lin Ran: ...Pfft, don't laugh!

Chang Fei, his face dark (as in physics), said, "Laugh if you want."

Lin Ran: "Hahaha..."

Chang Fei's face darkened even more.

Lin Ran laughed for a while, then stopped.

"Teacher Chang, what's this?"

"The mental rules that pervade the human realm, hmm... you could also call them the Heavenly Way, but I think the Human Way is more appropriate. In short, the only thing you need to pay attention to in this matter is your own heart; don't worry about anything else. Just do it with confidence. I can guarantee that the army will be your strongest support!"

Chang Fei patted Lin Ran on the shoulder, stepped onto his flying sword, and flew away in a flash.

Lin Ran watched Chang Fei disappear and then checked the price of flying swords.

A new generation of flying swords, released three days ago, features fully automated flight combat intelligence...

Price: 1000 million.

Lin Ran thought the sword immortal wasn't cool anymore.

……

back to the classroom,

As soon as I sat down, Yunzhu's tail wrapped around me, and she leaned in and whispered something.

"Lin Ran, I feel you're very comfortable, but no one else feels this way. I couldn't help myself today, and I'm sorry for the trouble I've caused you."

"...No need to apologize, you can do as you please."

Lin Ran responded to Yun Zhu, stroking her cat tail. It felt so good.

Yunzhu's face turned noticeably red.

Lin Ran felt that she might have read some romance novels, but she didn't really understand them.

He thought about it more deeply, recalling the awakening ceremony in his senior year of high school and the extraordinary things he had done in the training ground.

A flash of inspiration!

Lin Ran understood.

Yunzhu must have guessed that his ritual had been specialized! The delegation considers him a genius!

That's why Yunzhu has changed so much in the past few days.

Liking someone? Being in love? Not even a dog would believe that!

So he pinched the cat's tail and tried to probe it.

Yunzhu trembled slightly but did not move away.

Lin Ran smiled; he had guessed correctly!

It has to be said, no wonder Lin Qing wanted to pet the cat; it felt much better than the orange tabby and was much more obedient.

Orange Cat: Meow??

Foolish humans! I will remember this grudge!

Ring ring~