Chapter 142: That Kid Probably Wants to k*ll Me
Luxianbei ultimately couldn’t figure out how Jumeng managed to create such a terrifying thing using ordinary pots and pans along with a few common ingredients.
It’s toxic; this thing is definitely toxic!
Looking at the thin, deep green smoke swirling out of the copper basin, like the tendrils of a sinister creature dancing languidly, Luxianbei reached this conclusion in his heart.
Luxianbei turned to Jumeng and weakly said, “How about we just don’t eat it?”
“You can eat or not! Hmph!” Jumeng crossed her arms in front of her chest, huffed lightly, walked to the side, turned her head away, and plopped down on the sofa, but her gaze secretly drifted back towards Luxianbei after sitting down, a hint of unnoticeable anticipation flashing in her eyes.
“Um…” Luxianbei scratched the back of his head and said, “I know you made this dish because of what happened last night, and I’m not unreasonable, but…”
But if you insist on making me eat this, you must be planning to turn me into some kind of test subject for an evil ritual, right?
Luxianbei thought to himself and continued, “How about this, let me cook instead? I can run to the school later and pick up some ingredients.”
“Hmph!” Jumeng coldly snorted and remained silent.
“Uh… why don’t you tell me what you feel like eating?” Luxianbei said helplessly, “As long as I can buy the ingredients, I can make anything.”
“Really?”
“Really. More real than bubble tea.” Luxianbei nodded.
Upon hearing this, Jumeng pouted, “Forget it, I’ll forgive you. After all, it’s tough for everyone; just apologizing works for me.”
I apologize for bullshit! Luxianbei rolled his eyes, glancing at the copper basin containing the bizarre item, then looked at Jumeng, wanting to say something but hesitating.
Jumeng noticed Luxianbei’s strange gaze and nonchalantly said, “Forget it, I know you youngsters care about face. As long as you feel guilty, it doesn’t matter whether you say it or not.”
“For dinner, just whip up four dishes and a soup along with dessert. Anyway, I don’t have much interest in human food.”
“Sure.” Luxianbei agreed, and after chatting with Jumeng for so long, he finally shifted gears and got to the main topic, “Also, there’s one thing I need your help with.”
“Say it!” With the previous context, Jumeng did not immediately pick up on Luxianbei’s careful thoughts.
“During the day, if you’re at home and have nothing to do, could you please copy down the memories of the half core of the urban legend that you devoured? I have a great use for it.” Luxianbei said seriously.
Although the core of the urban legend contained the corrupted bl**d of the deities, and after Jumeng devoured it, not only did it not heal her wounds, but she almost passed out, leaving everyone waiting for dinner.
However, she did successfully consume half of the urban legend core, gaining some of Luxu’s memories.
In their previous casual chats, she had even complained that there were parts of the content in Luxu’s last special character project with Professor Ma that showed incorrect cognition.
And Luxianbei was quite sure that most of Luxu’s memories about the bamboo slips would be with Jumeng.
Though the Decapitated Senior also consumed part of Luxu’s urban legend core, there wasn’t any important information there.
If she really had obtained Luxu’s memories regarding the bamboo slips, it should be easy for her to associate them when she saw that strange old man wandering around the school, rather than simply seeing him as an unknown urban legend with malicious intent invading the school.
Upon hearing Luxianbei suddenly bring up that half of the urban legend core, Jumeng squinted her eyes and examined Luxianbei for a moment, puzzled, “Why are you suddenly interested in that kid’s memories?”
“I recently took his place and am assisting Professor Ma with the ongoing research on the bamboo slips. This research is quite difficult for me, and I really need his memories.” Luxianbei said expressionlessly.
Jumeng already knew that Luxianbei was skilled at lying without changing his expression; she didn’t plan to glean anything useful from that deceptively blank face.
She glanced at the mark on her hand; seeing that it hadn’t lit up, her suspicions vanished, and she shrugged, “No problem, it’s a small matter!”
As long as it doesn’t violate the contract or harm me, who cares what that kid wants to do?
After all, as long as he doesn’t d*e and still has a breath left, I have my ways to save him; worst case, just turn him into an urban legend.
After a moment’s thought, Jumeng said, “However, copying it down isn’t the best option.”
“First, I find it very troublesome, and it takes up my gaming time. Secondly, trying to fully grasp that kid’s knowledge is also a time-consuming and labor-intensive task, so I suggest you use another method.”
“Another method?” Luxianbei looked at Jumeng with confusion, tilting his head in anticipation of her further explanation.
Seeing this, Jumeng stepped closer, patted his shoulder and earnestly said, “You may not know this, but many high-level urban legends have some special means of conveying memories to others after consuming a certain urban legend core.”
“So you plan to directly transfer Luxu’s memories to me? That sounds great! Hurry up!” Luxianbei said delightedly.
If I had to rely on Jumeng’s written notes, it would probably take a lot of effort to find useful information, but if I could directly gain Luxu’s memories, it would be much quicker and easier.
“That won’t do!” Jumeng waved her hand, “You may not know this, but even high-level urban legends, when suddenly faced with an overwhelming amount of unfamiliar memories after consuming an urban legend core, will experience negative effects!”
“Someone like you, a second-rate spiritual ability user, can barely handle it compared to ordinary people; if I directly transfer the memories to you, you might go insane on the spot.”
Luxianbei looked at Jumeng, thinking to himself, I am quite aware of that. So far, since being affected by Yun Meng’s memories, I sometimes inexplicably walk into a cosmetics store and casually chat with the ladies at the lipstick counter.
The beautiful ladies at the cosmetics store are starting to think I have a crush on them; they’ve hinted several times for exchanging WeChat.
While Luxianbei was lost in thought, Jumeng shifted subjects, attracting his attention.
“Though directly receiving memories is dangerous, if there is a kind-hearted person like me helping you create a special potion, it wouldn’t be a problem.”
Although Jumeng was only half-understanding when it came to remedying the flaws of the newborn mythological species, as the inheritor of Jumang’s powers, she possessed much knowledge that regular people couldn’t grasp and at least attained a master-level standard in making certain special potions.
After a pause, she winked at Luxianbei, “But without money, I can’t even afford the raw materials!”
After saying this, she rubbed her fingers and thumbs together, making an internationally recognized gesture for money.
“…So you’re just waiting for me, huh?” Luxianbei realized, expressionless, “If you want to scam money, just say it; don’t pull this nonsense!”
As long as we don’t talk about money, we’re still good friends!
“Taking from you and using it for you, how can that be called a scam?”
“Haha…” Jumeng laughed dryly a couple of times, slowly saying, “It actually won’t cost much; I wouldn’t harm you! Isn’t it just to protect your clever little brain?”
Luxianbei thought, “I see you’ve run out of money playing games at home and turned your attention to me.”
I saw it all! Although your spending looks fancy, after spending, you still seem to get wrecked. It’s really a pathetic sight, Luxianbei thought.
Seeing that Luxianbei wasn’t moved, Jumeng’s eyes rolled around, and she said, “Besides, you know the difference between spending money and not spending money, right? You, as a seasoned player, should be aware!”
Actually, I’m a seasoned free-to-play player; I wait for platforms to give me free single-player games. Luxianbei groaned inwardly.
However, she had a point. If I could directly obtain Luxu’s memories from her, it would make things much easier, at least it wouldn’t raise suspicion about my true motive for obtaining his memories.
After thinking for a bit, Luxianbei looked at Jumeng, his face still expressionless, “Alright, when I come back in the evening, I’ll also buy the needed materials. So, what materials do you need?”
“Wise choice! I need…” Jumeng paused midway, a smile appeared on her face that made Luxianbei uneasy.
“Oh, for this small matter, you don’t need to bother! I know someone with special channels; without middlemen, it’ll be much cheaper than if you buy it yourself! You only need to…”
“Pay, right?” Luxianbei rolled his eyes.
Upon hearing this, Jumeng nodded her head vigorously, “Yes, yes, yes! Talking to an understanding person is much easier!” Afterward, she held out her hands in front of Luxianbei, indicating she wanted money.
I knew you were a stinky sister, so bad! However… Luxianbei scoffed inside, pulling out his wallet, took out a bank card, and placed it in Jumeng’s hand, “I see you don’t have a phone, so just swipe this card later!”
Swiping at will, if you can spend over a thousand, consider me defeated! Luxianbei added in his mind, How could I possibly put all my eggs in one basket? Squirrels store nuts in different places!
“You little bro is quite straightforward!” Jumeng’s face lit up as she patted Luxianbei on the shoulder, “Don’t worry! By then, I guarantee you’ll know not only that kid’s research memories but also his girlfriend’s favorite positions in detail!”
“That might not… never mind, just remember to make it detailed.” Luxianbei said.
After all, I’m not a saint; there’s no need to be overly righteous! As a native of Z Country, watching drama and gossip is in my genes! Luxianbei thought.
……
After handing the bank card, which had less than a thousand balance, to Jumeng, Luxianbei donned his backpack and stepped out the door. Before he even reached the small door of Huacheng University, he began receiving a series of consumption alert messages.
[You have a new transaction reminder for the savings account 25XX: Transaction Amount: 400… Summary: Personal Account Transfer.]
Two minutes later.
[… Transaction Amount: 500… Summary: Personal Account Transfer.]
Five minutes later.
[… Transaction Amount: 500… Summary: Personal Account Transfer.]
When he saw that the total transaction amount had exceeded a thousand, Luxianbei was stunned for two seconds. Before he could react, a new transaction alert appeared.
[… Transaction Amount: 2000… Summary: Dungeon and Heroes Points Recharge.]
Five seconds later.
[… Transaction Amount: 2000… Summary: Dungeon and Heroes Points Recharge.]
Three seconds later.
[… Transaction Amount: 2000… ]
“d*mn!”
Luxianbei cursed aloud. He had no idea how Jumeng managed to spend over ten thousand from a card that initially had a balance of less than a thousand. There were definitely urban legend methods at play, but he knew that without doing something, he would run into big problems.
With a flicker of thought, he immediately took out his phone, logged into mobile banking, and quickly filled out the form to restrict that bank card’s spending. He thought for a moment and transferred ninety percent of the deposits into a fixed deposit.
Soon, the string of transaction alerts resembling d*ath tokens finally ceased.
Putting away his phone, Luxianbei snorted coldly in his heart.
Hmph! Damned stinky sister! Luckily, the powers of urban legends are still not strong enough to completely overpower technology! Today, I’ll bear this grudge and settle it with you when I return! Luxianbei thought.
……
At the same time, in the Jingyi Apartment, at Luxianbei’s home.
“Hehehe—!”
Watching the series of successful recharge alerts pop up on the screen, Jumeng couldn’t help but let out a gleeful chuckle.
“With these points, I can reach level 13! Just watch me wipe out those noobs today!”
“Luxianbei, are you dumb? Although you’re not my subordinate, giving your bank card to a deity, what kind of behavior is that? You’re essentially offering tribute! Oh, how joyous!”
“I can buy, I can buy! Wait, why can’t I recharge anymore?”
Seeing the warning for recharge failure pop up on the computer screen, Jumeng paused for a moment, then re-entered her password, preparing to try recharging again, when she noticed the radiant mark on her hand and fell into deep thought.
The mark on her hand had glowed before; Luxianbei had once acted on inappropriate feelings, and every time she came out of the shower wrapped in a towel, there would always be a faint glow on her hand.
But this time was different!
In broad daylight, the mark on her hand shone dazzlingly, like a bright light bulb. Just thinking about it, she realized that something big was likely wrong.
……
Half an hour later.
A shiny-feathered magpie flew through the window of Luxianbei’s home, circled around, and found Jumeng sitting on the balcony.
It held a cigarette in its beak that it had somehow gotten, gazing at the sky at a forty-five-degree angle, with a serious expression, like a salted fish that had lost its dreams.
The magpie landed on Jumeng’s shoulder, cocked its head, and a glimmer of confusion shone in its green bean-like eyes as it said, “Master, I’ve brought you what you asked for, but this is…”
“Little grass, I feel like I can’t get through this calamity in my life; that kid probably wants to k*ll me.”
“Eh?” The magpie exclaimed in surprise, “Didn’t you say you had allied with him and were getting along very well? What exactly did you do to make him…”
“I just used his bank card to recharge some points; he’s too stingy!”
The magpie, “…” Although it might not sound right, I’d still like to genuinely say… you had it coming!
