[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-comment-1-for-virtue-i-m-really-not-the-chosen-o":3,"chapter-comment-1-for-virtue-i-m-really-not-the-chosen-o-comment-1-for-virtue-i-m-really-not-the-chosen-o-chapter-39":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Comment '1' for Virtue, I'm Really Not the Chosen One!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2348611,4590,"Chapter 39: Immortal Exam Countdown!","comment-1-for-virtue-i-m-really-not-the-chosen-o-chapter-39",39,"\u003Cp>At dusk, near Shahe Park, a barbecue stall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, where’s that one? Why didn’t she come today?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The barbecue stall owner smiled at him and said this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo glanced at him and chuckled: “Still pretending? Don’t tell me you didn’t hear yesterday.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The barbecue owner’s act of eavesdropping was too obvious to miss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was so absorbed in listening that customers had to urge him for their orders multiple times—unless Lin Mo were blind, he couldn’t have missed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So naturally, he also knew that Chu Wange was going to Jinding Temple for seclusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After being exposed, the barbecue owner gave an awkward laugh and awkwardly changed the subject:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Haha, just these few skewers today? Enough to eat?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bamboo basket Lin Mo brought over held only a sparse dozen or so skewers—far fewer than the usual full one or two baskets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said stiffly: “I ate a bit too much for dinner.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The barbecue owner gave him a knowing, half-smiling look: You ate a bit too much? Or did your little rich girl not pay for you today!?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After eavesdropping yesterday, he naturally realized the person who’d been freeloaded on all along wasn’t Chu Wange—it was Lin Mo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, he automatically interpreted Lin Mo’s daily money-picking as some kind of “couple’s quirk.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he’d never seen a woman go to such lengths to give her man money—it made him insanely envious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My wife at home? All she does is play mahjong and reach out for cash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every bit of pitiful money I earn after work setting up this stall gets gambled away by her—I’m sick of it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I couldn’t secretly stash away some private cash by running this stall, I’d never endure this misery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing the barbecue owner’s teasing expression, Lin Mo clenched his fist inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t wanted to come today—after all, without the freeloaders, there was no timely “money-spawn” near the park pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just like every year, after following his habit of walking the pavilion’s circuit, he unconsciously headed this way—and then, passing by, caught the scent of charcoal smoke…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn, still craving it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo sighed inwardly; his self-control was still insufficient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The barbecue owner didn’t press further and said: “Forty-five yuan. Eat here or take out?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking it home meant throwing away trash… he said: “Eat here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he pulled out his Spirit Device, scanned the code, and tapped to pay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luckily, he’d snagged Old Li’s big red envelope a few days ago—his pockets still had some “grain reserves” to afford a couple more meals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thank you, Old Li—you’re truly a great teacher!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo sat down at his usual spot, and the barbecue was quickly brought over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Same spot. Same flavor. But one person was missing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No service… it felt strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo, used to being treated like a “master,” had to wipe the table and break open his chopsticks himself—thinking inwardly as he did so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that my daily money-picking has nothing to do with luck at all?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is it just because I’m astrologically incompatible with Chu Wange, so I keep picking up her money?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought long and hard but couldn’t find a better explanation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d even asked Chu Wange about this—and her answer surprised him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though she’d always had good luck since childhood, she’d never experienced daily money-picking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of the time, luck manifested in daily cultivation tasks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Wange’s entire collection of Perfect-Realm sword techniques came almost entirely from daily cultivation task rewards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, that was essentially no different from picking up money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No—it was even more extreme. It was outright stealing money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo muttered inwardly as he ate, quickly finishing off the meager skewers on his plate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He patted his stomach—only one-third full.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was fine; he usually ate barbecue just to satisfy cravings, while Chu Wange was the one who ate far more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She eats this much barbecue every day—how does she stay so fit?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo wiped his mouth, greeted the barbecue owner, and headed home—but had barely taken two steps—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soft “swish” echoed in his ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked down and saw a flash of red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Skillfully stepped on it, squatted, tied his shoelace, slipped it into his pocket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All in one smooth motion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he stood up, his eyes lit up again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ha! I told you picking money has nothing to do with freeloaders—I still pick even without her!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this time, it was a hundred more than usual—three hundred yuan total!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo let out a “Wuhu!” and finally walked contentedly toward his housing complex.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after he vanished at the end of the street did the barbecue owner, about to pack up, unconsciously pat his pocket—and then his eyes widened in shock:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey! Where’s my secret stash?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo didn’t know the barbecue owner’s tragic loss of his secret cash. Back in his rented room, he opened his two-day-unrecorded diary and picked up a ballpoint pen to write:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【May 20, sunny. I’m writing my diary again—my typing speed remains steady, deducted 1,130 merit points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luck value still top-tier—tomorrow’s barbecue money is secured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only pity is no freeloaders; barbecue feels a bit bland—definitely not because I lost my “side dish entertainment.”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【May 21, sunny.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heard the “main character” has also entered seclusion. Zhang Dahai no longer needs to flee overnight, so he’s thrilled and plans to stay all night at the internet café to celebrate—but before he even leaves campus, Old Li catches him and drags him back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fifteen thousand characters of self-criticism. Now he’s properly behaved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Li, please discipline this disobedient son for me!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also, the money-picking spot shifted from near the park pavilion to near the barbecue stall—looks like the money-spawn point updated. No wonder I didn’t pick up any money yesterday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Typing speed steady, error rate steadily decreasing—deducted 1,135 merit points.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【May 22, sunny turning cloudy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Barbecue stall: steady 300 yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seems luck value increased, so the amount picked up rose too—this makes sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now I can confirm: luck value is tied to money-picking. Thank you, Heaven’s grace!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>P.S.: Deducted 1,138 merit points.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【May 23, cloudy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wrong recipient of thanks—I learned from chatting with the barbecue owner that he’s been losing money for four straight days. Probably… not my fault?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whatever. Take from the people, use for the people. Fate is fate—no need to overthink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>P.S.: Deducted 1,140 merit points. Don’t underestimate two merit points—they’re worth more than money.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【May 24, continued cloudy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【May 25, cloudy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not good—today the owner stared at me several times while I tied my shoelace. Did he figure it out?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But even if he did, so what? I didn’t steal…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Worst case, next time I’ll just pay 298 yuan for the barbecue and not take change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>P.S.: Deducted 1,145 merit points.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【May 26, sunny.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Didn’t go for barbecue today—hold off for a few days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Picked up 300 yuan near the men’s restroom at school. Look, boss—I’m not just picking your money; I pick others’ too…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time it was probably Zhang Dahai’s cash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahai, consider this your early filial offering to your old man…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>P.S.: Deducted 1,145 merit points.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【May 27, cloudy turning heavy rain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Dahai: 300 yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over ten thousand merit points accumulated, still unallocated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These past two days, I specifically asked Old Li for lots of materials on the Immortal Exam’s secret realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Supposedly, some die from dangers inside, while others get trapped for over two years—luckily, one guy survived by using the Rain-Sowing Technique to farm inside the realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Essay: “The Importance of the Rain-Sowing Technique?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now I have another mandatory spell to choose—so agonizing, how should I allocate?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>P.S.: Deducted 1,149 merit points—10 days until Immortal Exam countdown!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【……】\u003C\u002Fp>",1280,"2026-06-21T02:07:02.078Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","ccc3d655f464a5ba9956f1fda13bb0a3c897e7fdc177ad5cb5c9c637067ea471","comment-1-for-virtue-i-m-really-not-the-chosen-o-chapter-40","comment-1-for-virtue-i-m-really-not-the-chosen-o-chapter-38",479,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcomment-1-for-virtue-i-m-really-not-the-chosen-o-cover.jpg"]