C54 Time to Buy a Car!

Lee Yu swiftly took Huang Xiu back to her home. Given the circumstances, returning to school was out of the question, so he made a point to call Huang Xiu's mother and update her on the situation.

Without someone by her side, there was a risk of another incident occurring.

He reassured everyone that all was well, bringing this episode to a close.

Settling into the living room sofa, Lee Yu's consciousness delved into the system.

Ding! Congratulations, host, for a successful check-in. You've earned a three-star tiger devoured ghost.

This prize was claimed from the secret chamber beneath the Amon Nightclub.

In the system space, Lee Yu observed the tiger devoured ghost. Its form was inherently translucent, yet within the system, its outline was discernible, particularly faint around the abdomen.

Lee Yu had managed to stop a bullet, thanks to the unseen tiger devoured ghost that had shielded him, intercepting the bullet with its ethereal form.

In Huaxia, there's a proverb about becoming a pawn for a tiger.

Legend has it that those consumed by tigers become tiger devoured ghosts, destined to ensnare others for the tiger's feast. These ghosts serve the tiger with unwavering loyalty.

The tiger devoured ghost Lee Yu had acquired was elusive, not the spirit of one eaten by a tiger, but it served a similar purpose.

"It fears light and high temperatures and lacks intelligence."

The tiger devoured ghost was immensely useful, albeit with significant limitations.

Lee Yu spoke to himself, not particularly disheartened. After all, tiger devoured ghosts were indestructible. Should they be scattered to the winds, a stint in the system's care could restore them to their lively selves.

"System, what are these two extra slots?"

Lee Yu inquired, driven by curiosity. Behind the tiger devoured ghost, there were two identical spaces, yet both were vacant.

The host could capture souls to occupy these empty tiger devoured ghost slots, or even replace the initial one.

Did this mean he could potentially have three reliable underlings in the future?

But Lee Yu's initial excitement quickly subdued. In the cultivation system of the Otherworld, there was no mention of souls or divine spirits, and Blue Star was even less likely to have such entities. If his hunch was right, in the Dharma ending age of Blue Star, souls would be non-existent.

This item would only become usable once a new world was generated by the system in the future.

Lee Yu let out a few sighs when, at that moment, a middle-aged woman emerged from Huang Xiu's room.

"Auntie Huang!"

"Lee Yu, I owe you a great deal for this," Huang Xiuzheng said with a warm smile. She had learned the full story from Huang Xiu and looked at Lee Yu with astonishment.

She hadn't expected such a drastic change in him after a few years of no contact. If her daughter's account was accurate, the transformation in Lee Yu was nothing short of revolutionary.

A martial artist...

After giving some brief instructions, Huang Xiuzheng took her leave.

Back in the living room, Lee Yu mused to himself, "Auntie Huang is extraordinary." In his eyes, Huang Xiuzheng's vitality seemed even more robust than that of a healthy adult male.

It wasn't until the evening that Huang Xiu woke up, well-rested. Her demeanor showed no signs of distress, suggesting she hadn't been traumatized by the day's events, much to Lee Yu's relief. He would have struggled to forgive himself otherwise.

That night, as usual, he helped Huang Xiu with her homework. Later, in the dead of night, Lee Yu hesitated before deciding to travel to the Otherworld to collect the recent gains of the mimesis puppet.

All was quiet within the Qing's, where the mimesis puppet continued its disciplined cultivation. Bound to always be a step behind its master's level, it nonetheless showcased a strong performance, thanks to inheriting Lee Yu's natural talents.

And since the Qing's had yet to deliver the Seventh Grade cultivation technique, Lee Yu couldn't yet harness his spiritual energy to its full potential.

Once he had the technique in hand, he'd be ready to dazzle the world with his extraordinary prowess. Then, he'd show everyone what it truly means to be exceptional!

...

The following day, Huang Xiu set out with a clear mind to delve into the vast sea of knowledge.

Meanwhile, Lee Yu took a leisurely walk around the neighborhood after leaving behind his unfinished breakfast. He eventually ran into Chen Jingfu near a trash can.

"Everything taken care of?"

Lee Yu nodded. "All set, thanks for lending me your car." He tossed the car keys to Chen Jingfu. The night before, Ann Kangyu had somehow tracked down his contact details and sent him the outcome.

Looking at the situation, if the black panther was still tight-lipped and not spilling any secrets, Lee Yu figured his own efforts would be futile. He wouldn't be able to extract any information, and he might just stir up trouble for himself.

Since Huang Xiu was uninvolved and his anger had dissipated, he was indifferent.

"I appreciate the intel this time. If there's anything you need, just give me a shout," Lee Yu offered.

Chen Jingfu bit her lip and responded, "No worries. Without you, I never would've uncovered the traitor lurking right here in S City."

As it turned out, the individual in the black dog's room was a disciple Chen Chengde had taken under his wing years ago. He had figured that even if the disciple lacked talent and insight, honesty and loyalty would suffice. To his dismay, the disciple proved not only to be lacking in ability but also in integrity, betraying his own master!

Chen Chengde was livid, his fury erupting like thunder. His subordinates had scoured the area to no avail, assuming the traitor had fled the province. They never suspected he was hiding right under their noses.

Lee Yu raised an eyebrow in surprise, then casually remarked, "That's a separate issue. Without your tip-off, I would've been kicking myself for any delay!"

He had managed to save someone just in the nick of time yesterday; a few minutes later would have been too late.

After a moment's thought, Chen Jingfu said, "Actually, there is something you could help with. You don't need to take direct action; just keep an eye on things for me."

She was referring to the discussion about the allocation of martial arts dojo slots that Lee Yu had overheard during his last encounter with Chen Chengde.

The opening of the dojo was drawing near. Chen Chengde had mentioned how much easier he'd rest if Lee Yu could lend his support. Yet before he could make the request, Chen Jingfu, seizing the opportunity, broached the subject first.

"If the timing works out, I'll definitely be there," Lee Yu assured her, mentally noting that it was coming up soon, though it was still at least a month away.

With the time he had, he could have been celebrating the New Year in the Otherworld. Assuming no surprises, his cultivation was sure to surge significantly.

With his exceptional skills, he'd have nothing to fear wherever he went.

Chen Jingfu walked away brimming with joy after receiving an answer, while Lee Yu rubbed his chin, watching her car disappear in a cloud of dust.

It wasn't until the sixth taxi with its "occupied" sign passed that Lee Yu mused, "Maybe it's time I got myself a set of wheels."

His eighteenth birthday was just around the corner. Why not treat himself to a car as a gift?

He could easily afford a car now, as long as it wasn't one of those high-end models... He wasn't much for brands anyway; if it ran well, that was enough. To him, buying a car was no big deal—just a drop in the bucket!