[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-fantasy-i-become-stronger-by-adding-friends":3,"chapter-fantasy-i-become-stronger-by-adding-friends-fantasy-i-become-stronger-by-adding-friends-chapter-25":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Fantasy: I Become Stronger by Adding Friends",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},2055123,3195,"Chapter 25: You brat, you actually want to be on the same level as me! (Please vote!)","fantasy-i-become-stronger-by-adding-friends-chapter-25",25,"\u003Cp>\"It seems my aunt’s past is truly not simple.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing couldn't help but think.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With an aptitude like his aunt’s, if she were placed in the Profound Heaven Sect, I reckon even a Peak Master would come out of seclusion to take her as a disciple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now she has been crippled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forced to live in such a remote place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also, his aunt is his mother’s junior sister, which means his mother’s aptitude shouldn't be worse than his aunt’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Good heavens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking about it this way, the power his aunt once belonged to must be at least at the level of the Profound Heaven Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although I am naturally beautiful and approachable, you don't have to stare so intently.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Meng Zhangqing was pondering, Gu Hongyu spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing immediately came back to his senses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only to see Gu Hongyu looking at him playfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In public, his aunt was very serious, but in private, she was somewhat bold and open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially when she was with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He remembered ten years ago, when he was about seven, they even bathed in the same tub.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No taboos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps in this unfamiliar Meng family, only when she was with him could his aunt truly relax.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was just thinking about when you would be able to tell me about my parents.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing put on his clothes and said slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his memories, he had no impression of his biological father and mother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed they had passed away not long after he was born.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Gu Hongyu’s expression changed slightly, but it quickly returned to normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Later, when the time is right, I will tell you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Hongyu took a deep breath, her eyes somewhat complex.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing didn't press further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because his aunt was very tight-lipped about this, and he wouldn't be able to get anything out of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then let’s talk about something else.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing’s mouth curled up slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although his aunt was crippled, the attributes on the panel were real.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They made him very envious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Comprehension, talent, martial skills, etc.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Talk about what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Hongyu hadn't expected Meng Zhangqing to change the subject so quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the past, he would have pressed her for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We have an aunt-nephew relationship without blood ties, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then can we establish another relationship outside of this one?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing was somewhat expectant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you want to... that’s not very good; you can't make jokes about ethics.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Hongyu teased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you thinking about?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing was speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words he had just said were thrown back at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then what kind of relationship do you want to establish?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Hongyu took a step forward, raising her eyebrows slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her figure was slender and curvaceous, and every movement exuded the charm of a mature woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially that faint body fragrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was truly captivating.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Friends!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing was already used to Gu Hongyu’s way of interacting, so he had no extra distracting thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, his attention was all on the panel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"???\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Hongyu was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had thought of many things, but never this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What is a friend?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You brat, you actually want to be on the same level as me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reacting, Gu Hongyu immediately put her hands on her hips, her chest heaving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can't explain it specifically, just agree to be my friend, Aunt.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since she was the person closest to him at the moment, Meng Zhangqing was too lazy to spend the effort to make up reasons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He believed his aunt would agree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright... fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although this request was truly strange, seeing Meng Zhangqing’s serious expression, Gu Hongyu frowned and agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, it was just a verbal agreement in private.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had no impact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, after being away from home for two years, this brat must have developed some strange hobbies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who wants to be friends with their elder?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how you think about it, it’s absurd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ding!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Friend added successfully!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Current favorability: Four Stars!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Obtained attributes:\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Comprehension: Superior\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Talent: Spirit Eye\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Martial Skill: 'Exquisite Cold Moon Sword Scripture' (Perfection)\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Secret Technique: Lotus Palm Demon-Suppressing Art\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his mind, the system’s voice rang out continuously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was only because Meng Zhangqing’s psychological quality was high that he didn't shout out loud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had just added her as a friend, and the favorability had jumped directly to four stars!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had obtained four attributes in a row!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But thinking about it, it was normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, his aunt wasn't some stranger he had just met; they had grown up together, so it was very reasonable for her favorability toward him to be high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The system’s favorability limit seemed to be five stars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Four stars was already very, very high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least among his current friends, none were this high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The highest was only two stars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Aunt.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking a deep breath, Meng Zhangqing suppressed his excitement, \"The night is deep, I won't disturb your rest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing turned and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't wait to merge the attributes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door was wide open, and the bright moonlight flowed into the room like water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Hongyu stood where she was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Somewhat confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't even know what Meng Zhangqing was excited about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was he that happy just because she agreed to be his friend?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Does this brat really have some thoughts that transcend ethics?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Hongyu couldn't help but let her mind wander.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Become friends first, gradually fade the old aunt-nephew relationship, and then slowly develop in that direction!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they were real aunt and nephew, that would be impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there were no blood ties between her and Meng Zhangqing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My senior sister’s son.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Raising him from an infant?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Hongyu shuddered and quickly put away such a terrifying thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he grew older, this brat was indeed becoming more and more handsome, very much like her senior sister.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plus those perfect muscles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was truly full of masculine charm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slap slap~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling her thoughts getting out of control, Gu Hongyu patted her face and completely sobered up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, seeming to think of something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She let out a sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at the moonlight outside the window and spoke softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior sister, although Zhangqing’s aptitude is ordinary, it seems he has some luck on him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the future, he might achieve something in martial arts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But he will definitely not be able to contend with that behemoth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Actually, I still hope he can remain ordinary, at least live out his life in peace.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Without having to face...\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1098,"2026-06-16T01:57:58.319Z","2026-06-16T01:58:13.594Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","e4586b42f843052901e3066707fb63f3cdd3b49868cf61f1928c305b94e8f4c7","fantasy-i-become-stronger-by-adding-friends-chapter-26","fantasy-i-become-stronger-by-adding-friends-chapter-24",267,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffantasy-i-become-stronger-by-adding-friends-cover.jpg"]