Chapter 27: Lin Li, Be My Son! (In a Whitebeard Voice)

The reward for this mission could not be called meager; it was already the most generous reward he had encountered so far.

This title of "Light of Xilingzhen" was far superior to his current degraded version of the Six Gods Aura.

—Summer was nearly over.

However, was the system really intending to make him a Vanguard Commander for sweeping vice?

Come to think of it, what kind of town was Xilingzhen exactly, and why were so many chicken farms hidden here?

No, rather, his understanding was too one-sided; this involved basic human needs, so regardless of a city's size, there were actually an exaggerated number of hidden chicken farms and free-range chickens, but because they were not presentable and each had their own way of surviving, they remained unknown to outsiders.

After all, if outsiders found out, it would be over.

Unlike niche two-dimensional culture, this was truly a case where stepping into the spotlight meant stepping into a funeral procession.

Just like the classic line from the Japanese academy: "Go tell the whole world that you have made a spectacular entrance into your own funeral!"

However, following that, Lin Li also realized the most difficult point in completing this mission—he was an outsider.

The reason he could detect the Qingjue Wellness Club was because this abstract system had reminded him of its existence through a mission.

He had told Yang Liang that his source of information was a friend, but in his heart he knew clearly this was fabricating a friend out of nothing; now, with no connections, where could he find the other three chicken farms in Xilingzhen?

Perhaps when he passed by another chicken farm, the system would give him a similar notification?

He only had one month; Lin Li turned his gaze to the finally unlocked mall, only to see lock after lock.

【Mall Unlocked.】

【Unlock Refreshable Product Slot 1: Requires accumulating 600 system currency. (300/600)】

【Unlock Refreshable Product Slot 2: Requires accumulating 1000 system currency. (300/1000)】

【After unlocking the previous refreshable product slot, view the requirements for unlocking Refreshable Product Slot 3.】

Haha.

Lin Li laughed; he was truly laughed into anger by this heaven-defying system.

Had he unlocked the mall? Yes and no.

He had unlocked the qualification to enter the mall, but had not yet unlocked any products.

Someone tell Lin Li, what is the point of wandering through an empty supermarket? Taking a walk to exercise?

Damn.

His mall was still virtual; he couldn't even take a walk.

If the system had a physical form, Lin Li would have lifted it high, then cowardly hugged it back to his chest, cursing softly—choosing to swallow his anger between feeling cowardly and being angry.

Did Your Majesty update early in the morning just for this?

But to be honest, after this heaven-defying maneuver appeared on his system, Lin Li, after briefly laughing in anger, calmly accepted it.

Thinking deeply about it was terrifying; could the system be training and PUA-ing him?

The only good news was that unlocking did not consume system currency; he still had 300, and the requirement for slot unlocking was "accumulated earnings" rather than "current holdings," so saving up would eventually allow him to spend.

Lin Li, who had originally hoped for a chicken farm detector, completely abandoned this idea; the system was definitely unreliable, so he could only rely on himself.

But if you are unreliable next time, I will really, really get angry.

"Alright, our mission here is considered complete. Once again, thank you, Student Lin, for your help in this case. We won't disturb you further; it's about time we took our leave. Let's meet again at the next campus safety knowledge promotion," Sun Ying said to the group.

"Yes, yes, thank you for making this trip. Let me see you off." The principal, naturally, was very proficient in such etiquette.

"No need, no need..."

"Yes, yes..."

The adults began their frantic tug-of-war again; the world of adults was truly troublesome.

"Little Lin, why do you look not very happy?" Yang Liang asked Lin Li gently at this moment.

Lin Li was stunned.

Brother Yang, isn't your target that colleague of yours? Why aren't you going to help her out of her predicament, and instead you're still staring at me?

And it seemed like he was just making conversation for the sake of talking.

Warming me for a whole day is not as good as warming her for a whole day.

"No, I'm very happy." Lin Li turned his gaze back to the red envelope and supply card in his hand, and his smile immediately became extremely sincere.

"How do you plan to use this money?" Yang Liang asked again.

Top up games, buy snacks, buy a Spring Breeze Elf (Sichuan mold), go for a massage (the sensation last time was quite unforgettable), keep it as operational funds for system missions...

That's what he thought, but he couldn't say it, especially with Xue Jian beside him: "To supplement household expenses."

"Good child, good child." Yang Liang nodded with gratification; he took a deep breath as if making an important decision, then looked at Xue Jian standing nearby: "Teacher Xue, could you allow me to have a private word with Lin Li?"

"Ah? Of course, please go ahead." Xue Jian had no objection; he moved to the principal's side to engage in pleasantries with him.

"Uncle Yang, is something the matter?" Lin Li was now truly puzzled; he felt he couldn't decipher Yang Liang's intentions.

As if the upcoming words were too shameful to utter, Yang Liang's lips moved for a long time without speaking; finally, after steeling his resolve once more, he exhaled, looked seriously into Lin Li's eyes, and spoke:

"Lin Li, can I be your father?"

Lin Li: "?"

Yang Liang had spent this weekend extremely restless; after checking the information and discovering that everything Lin Li said was true, even his dreams were filled with Lin Li's changed expression and his answer after Yang Liang asked that question.

Hurting such a child was truly an unforgivable act.

Naturally, Yang Liang wanted to compensate this youth who was pretending to be strong.

The fact that he could secure a bonus of 3,300 was largely due to Yang Liang's efforts, and the additional supply card was normally distributed by the Sanqiao Police Station as holiday gifts to the Demon-Suppressing Enforcers; it was Yang Liang who had taken his own share and forcibly stuffed it to Lin Li.

But even so, Yang Liang felt what he had done was still not enough.

Taking the money and thinking of using it to supplement household expenses—he truly was a thoroughly good child.

Since that was the case, Yang Liang made his decision—

Oh, youth whom I have hurt, let me compensate you for the fatherly love you lack!

Lin Li, be my son!

Transforming into Whitebeard, Yang Liang looked at Lin Li expectantly, awaiting his answer.

Lin Li stared at Yang Liang with pupils trembling from shock.

Your mother.

After all this time, the goal of this person in front of him was really not Sun Ying, but me!

Could Yang Liang be a priest who likes little boys?

Jesus, come save me!

Oh, no, even if Jesus covered a boy's buttocks with his hands, he couldn't protect the boy; his hands have holes, no wonder the priests of the Middle Ages were so rampant.

Blindly worshipping foreign things is indeed inadvisable.

Sorry, I zoned out.

Tathagata, come save me!

Tathagata's hand could suppress Sun Wukong; it could definitely protect me, covering me completely tight.

Unless he suppresses me but leaves my buttocks facing outward.

However, facing Yang Liang's gentle gaze, Lin Li quickly calmed down.

No, Yang Liang doesn't seem like that kind of person.

Although he hadn't spent much time with the other party, one could still distinguish whether someone was a good person or not; Yang Liang was a true Demon-Suppressing Enforcer, glorious and bright, absolutely incapable of such filthy thoughts.

Then what did those words mean? Why did he inexplicably want to be my father?

Wait.

Lin Li's expression turned completely cold; he looked at Yang Liang and said word by word:

"Uncle Yang, when did you and my mom start?"

Yang Liang: "?"

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