Chapter 61: The Lazy Person's Method of Revenge

Chen Shu returned to the bedroom, opened his computer, and drafted a preliminary outline.

This type of Rune Group engraved on a Martial Artist is different from the Spells learned by a Cultivator, because the engraving area is limited, so one cannot use too many Runes. At the same time, because a Martial Artist does not possess a Spirit Sea, one must also consider the Martial Artist's Spirit Power reserves and Spirit Power Quality; it must be sufficiently energy-efficient, and the method of supplying Spirit Power is also different.

In short, Martial Artists are just scrubs.

It also needs to incorporate the detailed requirements provided by Jiang Lai.

Chen Shu wrote down his ideas in his notebook and stayed quiet for a few seconds; he could no longer hear the sound of the washing machine outside, so he got up to go out. Just as he opened the door, he saw Jiang Lai helping him hang his clothes on the living room balcony, with only the last two pieces left.

"Thanks..."

Chen Shu shook his head.

A good kid, just too polite.

He returned to the bedroom.

He would have things to do for the next few days.

Having things to do is fine; a person like him is too lazy, and if he were to have nothing to do for too long, it would be easy to fall into a vicious cycle of laziness.

Two days later.

Chen Shu received the "Cage Spell" sent by the group owner, an entire A Book.

He set it aside for now to focus on helping his roommate with the Runes.

A week passed.

Chen Shu exceeded the task requirements and took a set of Dual-Effect Rune that didn't look ugly to find Jiang Lai.

A good Rune Designer not only designs powerful Runes but also adjusts the connections, positions, and layout of these Runes so that they form an attractive pattern when engraved on a Martial Artist, and may even customize the pattern according to the Martial Artist's needs.

Insects, fierce beasts, gods and Buddhas, plants, and even cartoon characters can be customized.

It would look like a tattoo.

Chen Shu, of course, did not have that level of skill.

Let alone designing it like that, he couldn't even draw some complex images well.

This Rune presented a simple sun-and-moon shape, with the moon being larger and having a notch, and a Small Sun inside the notch; it was simple but not unattractive.

"I've calculated it twice and tested it once with software; when you go to the Engraver, he will likely have to test it once more..." Chen Shu said, "Besides releasing shockwaves, this set of Runes has another function, which I added on a whim while working on it. When you activate the main Rune Group—that is, this larger-looking moon component—it will release a shockwave. When you activate the auxiliary Rune Group, it will borrow part of the main Rune Group's efficacy, but it will only add a shock effect to your attacks, making your fist power greater and making it easier to knock the opponent down. Of course, it can also be attached to your feet; what kind of tricks you can pull off depends on your personal development ability. I am just a designer; as everyone knows, designers don't play games."

"This..."

Jiang Lai blankly widened his eyes.

Runes are the power bestowed upon a Martial Artist by a Cultivator, and limited by the Martial Artist's physique, they are generally very simple. A single set of Runes only has one function and often lacks flexible transformation capabilities; for example, the Iron Fist Rune commonly seen in the Arena can only be used on the fist, and even the attachment area is strictly regulated.

Some Runes even have a fixed Spirit Power requirement for each activation and cannot be self-regulated; of course, many crude martial brutes love using these.

If the operation is too complex, they can't handle it.

Not to mention multi-functionality.

To achieve another function, one often has to engrave another set of Runes.

Having fought in the Arena for so many years and seen countless matches, Jiang Lai had never seen this type of design.

These past few days, he often fantasized about what the Runes Chen Shu designed would look like, but he was too embarrassed to ask, and sometimes he was so expectant he couldn't sleep. But even with his most active imagination, he hadn't thought of this.

"Isn't it ingenious?"

"It is..."

Jiang Lai nodded foolishly in reply.

"Other details are basically done according to your requirements, and some places will even give you a surprise. It's just that the usage is slightly more complex, but I figured that since you are so young and have strong learning ability, unlike those old, uneducated Martial Artists, it definitely won't be a problem."

"O-okay!"

"Go ahead and get it engraved to try it out."

Chen Shu patted his shoulder and said: "If the effect is good, you'd better cling to my leg in the future. You are a genius among Martial Artists, and I am very good at playing with Runes; I already have a strange sense of cultivation."

"W-what sense of cultivation?"

"It means I can personally foster a badass Martial Artist; tsk tsk, just thinking about it is great."

"O-okay! By the way, I... I will find two or more Engravers, one to engrave a part, so your design won't be leaked, Brother Chen!"

"I don't really care about that."

Someone who works on Spell Principles designing Runes for a Martial Artist is essentially a dimensionality-reduction strike, similar to someone who designs fighter jets designing small agricultural planes. In fact, most of this week he spent looking up information to understand how to design Runes for Martial Artists; now that he is familiar with it, he could make many different ones of this level in a short time.

If they want to copy, let them copy; I can't be bothered to care.

However, designing this stuff is quite fulfilling; it's simple, yet can have clearly visible, good results. Chen Shu has already started to like this feeling.

Later, he would design a set of Defense Rune for Jiang Lai, a set of high-aggression Runes, and a few sets of functional Runes.

A perfect modern Martial Artist.

I heard there is also a type of Spirit Source Rune that can provide extra abilities to a Martial Artist; one section is stronger than six.

With Jiang Lai's talent, after such a set of operations, even a Martial Cultivator would be afraid, right?

"Buzz buzz!"

The Mobile Phone vibrated twice, but there was no notification.

It was either that stupid shopping app—it still rings and vibrates even if you refuse its push notifications—or the Ancient Cultivation Group.

He opened the Ancient Cultivation Group to take a look, and sure enough.

Grandma Always Says: @Qingcai Keke

Grandma Always Says: I'll have the group owner send the wiretap to you; how about you help me with the Dark Silence processing?

Qingcai Keke: Can do.

Qingcai Keke: How do you plan to do it, Big Shot?

Grandma Always Says: The evidence of his crimes I have on hand right now is all very minor, at most enough to put him in for a few years, but I discovered he is helping people deliver drugs, only I never knew where their meeting point was. Once I find it, I'll catch him on the spot, then call the police, and try to finish him off in one go.

Qingcai Keke: That sounds so dangerous / Surprise

Nainai Zongshuo: Sigh.

Nainai Zongshuo: It's all for the country and the people.

Nainai Zongshuo: Eh? This idiot group owner isn't coming out to praise me? Usually, if I say two bad things, the mute comes faster than a dog.

Nainai Zongshuo was muted by Haoran for 1 minute.

Qingcai Keke: If there's anything else you need help with, you can also call me.

One minute later.

Nainai Zongshuo: /Tangled

Nainai Zongshuo: I feel like you're too much of a noob; it's very dangerous to ask you to do other things.

Qingcai Keke: I like excitement the most.

Nainai Zongshuo: We'll see.

Nainai Zongshuo: When the time comes, you might need to help plant a wiretap. This has some risks; if you're discovered, you might get beaten up, and if the other party calls the police, you might spend a few days in the station. Remember to be sharp.

Qingcai Keke: That's fine.

Qingcai Keke: Most people can't bear to hit me when they see me.

Nainai Zongshuo: Talk about nothing, post a photo.

Qingcai Keke: @Haoran

Qingcai Keke: The group owner is using foul language.

Chen Shu received the wiretap sent by the group owner that very evening.

Generally, cameras and wiretaps in this world use Spirit Power for energy, using specialized Rune Groups as the core of their operation, supplemented by physical components; their performance depends on both the design of the Rune Group and the physical components. They all have one point that is easily discovered, which is Spirit Power fluctuation.

Anyone who uses Spirit Power, whether they are a Cultivator or modern instruments and equipment, will exhibit abnormal Spirit Power fluctuations.

There are specialized methods to scan for these fluctuations.

Like the military, almost all detection instruments come with a built-in Spirit Power detection function; Spirit Power in the natural world is mostly uniform, but Cultivators and Spirit Power weapons will present as abnormal bright spots in the detection results, and if this function is a bit more complex, it can even lock onto and track a specific Cultivator.

How to hide these fluctuations is also a skill.

This is a contest between spear and shield.

Chen Shu did his best to make it well, and then it would depend on how rigorous and professional the other party's detection methods were.

Two hours to process, two hours to inspect.

Mailed it back to the fake address provided by the group owner.

This feeling is actually quite great; he didn't really do anything himself, but by relying on group members, he could take care of Zhao Haojiang.

It's just that there's no sense of participation.

Suitable for lazy people.

October 18th.

The national tournament of the National Spell Competition is about to be held.

Xiaoxiao is coming to Yujing.

Accompanying her are the teacher, Taozi, and President Ning.

Chen Shu chatted with Xiaoxiao on his messaging app and said with great surprise: President Ning is coming too?

Xiaoxiao: Mm.

Xiaoxiao: The teacher said I'm too young and need a guardian to accompany me. Dad received the teacher's call at the dinner table. He asked Mom to go, but Mom is too fierce. It just so happens his company has a collaboration with Yujing recently, and he originally planned to let a subordinate come, so this time he's coming himself.

Chen Shu: So that's how it is.

Xiaoxiao: /Tears

Chen Shu: The exam site is at Ling'an Academy, right?

Xiaoxiao: Mm.

Chen Shu: Then where are you staying?

Xiaoxiao: I have to stay with the teacher, along with other classmates. Dad is too, at Tuanzi Hotel.

Chen Shu: Tuanzi Hotel? Which branch?

Xiaoxiao: The branch very close to the exam site.

Chen Shu: Then I know it. My sister and I have stayed at that one too; it's very close to me.

Xiaoxiao: That's right.

Chen Shu: Then can you come out?

Xiaoxiao: I don't know.

Xiaoxiao: What about Sister before?

Chen Shu: Before, Sister could move around as she pleased. She was too badass; she wouldn't listen to what the teacher said either. But it seems like she could always move around as she pleased. It's just that I don't know if the teacher will agree at your age.

Xiaoxiao: Then I won't listen either!

Chen Shu: You can't; you should still ask the teacher.

Xiaoxiao: Okay.

Chen Shu: If you can move around freely, I'll take you out to play. If not, it doesn't matter; anyway, Sister and I will come to the hotel to see you in a while.

Xiaoxiao: The plane is about to take off.

Chen Shu: Okay.

Chen Shu closed the chat window with the little girl and clicked on Qingqing's avatar again.

Chen Shu: Qingqing, come out to take on a job. Xiaoxiao is coming to Yujing, along with Taozi and your dad.

Chen Shu: They've all boarded the plane.

Chen Shu: Let's go find them to play.

Chen Shu: I'll come find you at three o'clock this afternoon, remember to wait for me at the entrance. To prevent us from not recognizing each other when we meet, wear black silk stockings as a token; if you don't have any, you can borrow some from your roommate.

Chen Shu: Not replying means you agree.