Chapter 64: Language LV1!

The afternoon sun was already slanting, casting blocky patches of light between the desks through the windows.

Everything was tranquil; most of the students who were too lazy to go home and chose to stay in the classroom were asleep. Senior year was exactly the age for pure exhaustion; there were often things one only realized after waking up with a start from a nap, and more than half the class could be found slumped over during short breaks, let alone during the lunch hour.

But one boy and one girl were not asleep.

Logically speaking, the only reason to be awake at this time would be to engage in some shameless, reckless behavior... It was the age of budding romance, so that would be normal, but the act of flaunting their affection like this was a bit detestable.

Yet, what these two were doing was beyond what could be described as merely detestable—they were Learning!

One was hunched over the desk, pen in hand, while the other sat straight-backed, reading a book.

They were none other than Lu Mingfei and Zero.

Lu Mingfei was not aware of the detestable nature of his behavior; when in a state of Learning, he would not notice other things.

Except for—

【Through diligent Learning, your 【Language】 level has increased, gaining 2 points of Proficiency.】

If he weren't in the classroom right now, Lu Mingfei reckoned he would have at least jumped up and wiggled his butt.

Finally!

A large number of translucent characters appeared out of thin air before his eyes.

【Congratulations! Through diligent Learning, your 【Language】 level has increased to LV1.】

【You have obtained the entry—【Words Follow the Law: First Tier】!】

【Entry: Words Follow the Law: First Tier

Effect: You can choose and comprehend the true meaning of specific characters. After successful comprehension, you can speak the corresponding character's true meaning to gain the ability to influence things related to that character for a short time.

This action will consume a large amount of spirit and physical strength, depending on the scope and intensity of the influence; please be sure to use it with caution.

Currently selectable character—"Fire".

Not during 【Sleeping】 Schedule time, comprehension cannot be performed.】

Lu Mingfei was in a state of system crash.

"Not even pretending anymore..."

He thought to himself.

At first, the Schedule Plan still had a bit of a disguise, with things like 【Physical Recovery】 and 【Super Speed Calculation】 still within the range of a normal human; there were always people with special constitutions or outrageous talents who could achieve such things.

But with 【Explosive Sprint】 and now this 【Words Follow the Law】 appearing... it was hard for him to say whether he still counted as a human.

He hadn't even made any mental preparations, so how was he expelled from the human race just like that?

"But this is fine too; at least blending in among the Hybrids won't be a problem!"

Lu Mingfei pondered.

"As for this comprehending the true meaning of characters..."

He shivered.

Something was wrong.

Something was one hundred percent wrong!

Having been electrocuted for these five days, Lu Mingfei considered himself to have some understanding of the Schedule Plan.

Five words—it was incredibly sinister!

Some might ask, isn't that four words?

Eh, you said "four", right? Very good, you agreed!

In Lu Mingfei's perception, the Schedule Plan was sinister to about that degree.

In short, Lu Mingfei felt that the way to comprehend this character's true meaning, which was restricted to non-【Sleeping】 time, must be particularly outrageous.

It might even be similar to when he was awarded the Tai Chi reward last time, where it directly arranged for "Senior Brother Chu" to provide him with practical combat training!

"But it really looks very strong..."

Lu Mingfei sighed; he felt a sense of melancholy, like "knowing there are tigers in the mountain" yet insisting on heading toward that "mountain."

Even if one ignored that long string of explanatory text and restrictive conditions, just looking at the entry name, it was terrifyingly strong!

Words Follow the Law—this was an ability that only legendary immortals should have, right?

Lu Mingfei thought of the Spirit of Words: Monarch Flame that Senior Brother Chu had unleashed; it seemed that such supernatural abilities also required "chanting" to be used. Thinking about it this way, it was quite similar to his own Words Follow the Law.

It was just that he didn't know... which was stronger and which was weaker?

Melodious and soothing music came over the broadcast; the lunch break was over.

The first class of the afternoon, also the last class of the day, began.

"That's all for today's class. Remember to do the distributed worksheets; we'll go over them tomorrow..."

The bell for the end of class rang, and the students began to pack up their things one after another.

Lu Mingfei had already quietly given the key to Zero. He wouldn't be able to go home until at least ten in the evening, and those activities couldn't involve Zero tagging along, so of course, he handed it to her first so she could move things in.

When he got home, he could just have Zero open the door. The key Chen Shu gave him actually had spares—three full sets—so he could just take one later.

He didn't dare give this thing out in the open; otherwise, if others found out, there would probably be a pile of gossip posts on the Shilan Middle School Campus Forum again, right?

He quickly packed his things and noticed Liu Miaomiao looking back at him, wanting to say something but hesitating.

"See you tonight."

Lu Mingfei realized, leaned over with a grin, and whispered.

"Mm."

Liu Miaomiao's heart, which had been a bit anxious, was now completely at ease, and she even felt a bit of joy.

Her peripheral vision swept over Zero without a trace. Zero was still sitting in her seat with an expressionless face; although she was also packing her things, she didn't seem to have any intention of leaving with Lu Mingfei.

Throughout the day, Liu Miaomiao hadn't heard Lu Mingfei and Zero speak; it seemed there was actually nothing between the two? There were people on the campus forum who had posted photos of Lu Mingfei and Zero sitting across from each other eating, but it was said they had only chatted a few words.

No big deal, the advantage is mine!

"Do you want me to take you there?"

Liu Miaomiao knew that Lu Mingfei was preparing to go to the Qingning Basketball Hall.

"No need, I've been dazed from Learning all day, I'll go Running to loosen up my brain."

Lu Mingfei shook his head and casually tossed out another piece of nonsense.

After the level-up ended, he wasn't as focused on Learning anymore, returning to that "slack off if you can" personality. Chemistry was still far from leveling up, today was definitely not the day, so naturally, he wasn't in a rush.

He put his schoolbag on his back and waved lightly, "I'm off!"

Liu Miaomiao let out a "huff," changing her mind; she was no longer planning to send Shanshan Ayi away when the time came, but would speak to Shanshan Ayi directly instead.

How could making a decision alone be better than asking a knowledgeable helper to decide together? Shanshan Ayi was so beautiful and had seen so much of the world; she would definitely know how to handle this situation!

……

The winter sunlight spilled onto Lu Mingfei, warm and cozy, and the leaves that remained oily green and lush swayed slightly.

This was winter in the south. If not for the touching temperature and the fact that pedestrians were wearing winter clothes, one would almost think it was still midsummer.

Lu Mingfei ran the whole way; without needing to be distracted by memorizing books or thinking about formulas, Running was now a relatively easy task for him. Although he was still assigned an "Aerobic Limit" speed by the system based on his physical fitness, he was no longer gasping for air like at the very beginning.

Compared to sitting stiffly for most of the day Learning, it was indeed a relaxation!

He soon arrived at the Qingning Basketball Hall, walked in, changed his clothes with familiar ease, grabbed a Basketball on the way, and came to the outside of the indoor basketball court from where the "thump-thump" sounds of falling balls were coming.

"The sound of Basketballs today is much more intense than when Brother Chu is here alone... Is someone from Cassel College here playing Basketball with Brother Chu?"

Lu Mingfei pushed the door open.

There were only two people on the basketball court: one was Chu Zihang, and the other was a man with delicate, sword-like eyebrows, not much older than them. When Lu Mingfei pushed the door, they were shooting baskets.

Two Basketballs were released one after another, overlapping as they drew different arcs in the air. Amidst the interplay of light and shadow, the Basketballs, which should have both gone through the hoop, collided, their trajectories changed, and one of them headed straight for Lu Mingfei's face!

Lu Mingfei didn't have time to think.

Ever since he obtained the traits, he had constructed countless combinations and usage methods in his mind during his spare time, and he used them subconsciously now.

【Force Analysis】, 【Super Speed Calculation】, 【Precision Hit】, activate!

Vectors emerged; the vectors for a mere two Basketballs were not many, and with the help of Super Speed Calculation, Lu Mingfei finished calculating in the blink of an eye.

What followed was very simple.

Within ten meters, he never misses!

Lu Mingfei threw the Basketball in his hand with great force, almost to the point of smashing it!

The Basketball flew out and accurately hit the "face-attacker"; amidst a huge sound, the "face-attacker" actually flew high up, its direction reversed, heading toward the hoop.

If it were just that, it could be called a coincidence, but after the Basketball Lu Mingfei threw changed its trajectory, it actually went straight toward the other Basketball.

After the two collided at an extremely ingenious angle, Lu Mingfei's Basketball bounced back toward him, while the other one accurately found Chu Zihang's position!

In that instant, the three Basketballs seemed to have come to life.

But Lu Mingfei knew it wasn't that the Basketballs had become spiritual.

Everything was just Physics, mathematics, and a little bit of "Precision"!

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