Chapter 101 - 93: Misunderstanding Finally Resolved, Truth Revealed!

"I didn’t expect Wang Yuezhi to be so afraid of electricity, do you think he’ll be okay?" asked Chen Yu Ying, her mind filled with concern for the world as she looked at the still unresponsive Wang Yuezhi. "Don’t worry, he’s fine." Lin Li had controlled the strength just right, enough to daze without harming his brain. "Class leader, if you don’t believe me, watch me perform some magic for you." Lin Li moved next to Wang Yuezhi, gently stroked him, and shouted powerfully, "Pain, pain, fly away!" Children’s books don’t lie; indeed, under this incantation, Wang Yuezhi’s pain seemed to fly away, making him jerk and sit up. Actually, the unlucky kid was shocked again, clutching his neck while staring warily and confusedly at the ’powerful’ lighter in Lin Li’s hand. How does this thing control the strength of the electric shock? Isn’t its maximum power just like being pricked by a needle? Wasn’t Chen Yu Ying just tingling? Why did it make me jump? Is it really a matter of physical constitution? Many questions floated in Wang Yuezhi’s mind, even causing him to doubt himself. After all, with short sleeves, everyone could see that Lin Li only had this in his hand, nothing else. Who would have thought Lin Li’s hand was discharging electricity? "So, Lin Li, what’s your constitution like?" After Lin Li returned to his seat, Chen Yu Ying curiously asked. "Class leader, do you want to shock me? You can just say so." Lin Li spread his hands, speaking somewhat innocently. "Oh, I want to shock you," Chen Yu Ying stated sincerely, staring into Lin Li’s eyes. Lin Li: "..." How did the class leader come to be just like me in mischief? She didn’t learn any of my many virtues but mastered this sincere knockout move instead. But what can you do? Let her shock you then. "After shocking me, remember to say the pain flew away, thank you." ... After school. Lin Li rode his bike home, picked up his battery pack, and returned to the familiar shrubs. It’s time for the thrilling electric shock experiments with the Little Demon Heaven Blood Crow. If he did it at his window at home, like last night, it would take at least until two or three in the morning to finish electrocuting a hundred of them, which is too long. However, this time, although Lin Li was concerned for the Little Demon Heaven Blood Crow, he was very cautious, keeping a constant watch on his surroundings. As the saying goes, the key to the problem is to find the critical issue. And sure enough! That mother and son pair who like to stroll around at this time soon appeared at the end of the road. So Lin Li faced them with a kind and gentle smile. A saint will not stumble in the same place twice. Before, the situation didn’t allow, but this time, Lin Li must explain that he isn’t an idiot. He’s a human being! "Mom, it’s that silly big brother!" The little boy shouted as soon as he saw Lin Li, illuminated by the streetlights. Kids say the darndest things, and Lin Li doesn’t hold grudges. He might even repay enmity with kindness; when he succeeds in cultivation, women and children will be the first to fly. When the mother saw Lin Li, she was initially stunned. She hadn’t seen this kid since last time and thought he had been taken in by his family. But now, as she noticed Lin Li smiling at her, visible fear appeared on her face. —Who wouldn’t be scared seeing a stranger smiling at them in the bushes at night? "Xiaobao, let’s go!" The mother didn’t even let the kid walk, picking him up and turning back the way they came. Lin Li: "?" Lin Li immediately chased after them because he knew that if he didn’t catch up and explain, the community might start spreading a bizarre tale—an idiot smiling in the bushes at midnight. "Auntie, I’m not crazy, let me explain, I’ve actually been conducting scientific experiments these past few times!" Lin Li knew he must simultaneously chase and explain; merely pursuing without explanation wouldn’t do. Unfortunately, even though he spoke up, it didn’t seem to have the desired effect: The woman looked back to see a freak running, holding a rattling string of batteries. —Despite his logical explanation, she only ran faster. The kid was already scared to tears. However, holding the child, she was no match for Lin Li at this stage; seeing he was about to catch up. The hero arrived! "Lin Li, what are you doing?" Zhou Youwei squinted, looking at the duo running toward his building and asked, frowning. Seeing Xiaozhou, Lin Li sighed with relief and gave up the chase: "Grandpa Zhou, this aunt mistook me for an idiot, I wanted to explain to her, but she got too scared. Since you both live in the same building, help me explain to her, would you? I still have my research to continue, goodbye, auntie, goodbye Grandpa Zhou, and goodbye little brother." After a polite explanation, Lin Li waved to the child in the woman’s arms and slowly walked away. Xiaozhou knew very well what a good kid Lin Li was, and with him there, the misunderstanding between him and the mother and child would surely be resolved entirely, leaving nothing for Lin Li to worry about. He could let go of the burden and go back to electrocuting mosquitoes. "Elder Zhou? Does this kid...not actually have any mental problems?" Looking at Lin Li departing, the woman indeed began to doubt her judgment. After all, Lin Li’s polite speech didn’t match her image of an idiot madman. Had she really misunderstood? "He has problems? Impossible, his brain is sharp!" Zhou Youwei stared at the already darkened figure of Lin Li, snorted coldly, and said. "Ah! It seems I made a mistake, jumping to conclusions. I’ll catch up and apologize to him with Xiaobao." The woman, upon hearing this, thought the cold snort was because of her misunderstanding Lin Li, and she immediately felt a bit guilty and awkward, wanting to go apologize. "If you don’t want bad luck, don’t." Zhou Youwei stopped her. "Huh?" "That kid, he’s the most evil and insidious child in our community! Although I don’t know why you think he’s an idiot, I’m afraid it’s all part of his scheming, you’ve been trapped in his ploy the whole time." Zhou Youwei sighed deeply, "Luckily, I was around tonight, luckily, from now on, it seems it’s better not to go to bed early, I should patrol the neighborhood." Woman: "?" She stepped back with her child in her arms and quietly covered the child’s ears. Master Zhou wasn’t quite right either. ... [With Qingzheng Thunder Control Technique, slay at least a hundred demons (97/100)] Lin Li squatted on the ground, happily electrocuting termites. After electrocuting mosquitoes for two minutes, Lin Li suddenly realized he had entered into a thought trap. Why was he limiting demons to just mosquitoes? The system never said he could only slay the Little Demon Heaven Blood Crow. With how the system behaves, other harmful insects or animals should also be considered demons, right? In fact, that was indeed the case. Lin Li had electrocuted ordinary ants, but the counter hadn’t increased. But when he found a termite nest, seemingly recently appeared, and started electrocuting, the task progress immediately changed. Termites are also demons. Though he didn’t know what they’re called. But electrocuting these crispy chicken-flavored termites packed with six times the protein of beef was much better than dealing with those elusive annoying mosquitoes. [With Qingzheng Thunder Control Technique, slay at least a hundred demons (100/100)] [Task Four Completed.] [You have received the reward: Physical Improvement: Purity and Righteousness Thunder-Controlling Body Effect +50%; Title: Thunder Summoner; System Currency * 100] After electrocuting three more termites, the task was finally completed. Lin Li stood up, a bit tired from squatting for over twenty minutes, and stretched. He didn’t rush home; instead, he went to the neighborhood washbasin, filled an entire bucket of water, and came back to pour it down the hole of the termite nest. Flooding an ant nest might be excessive, but flooding a termite nest is a good thing for the entire community. These creatures are especially destructive to buildings, particularly in old neighborhoods like Lin Li’s. Lin Li only regretted not having molten aluminum to pour into the nest, which would have been his fourth stress-relief video hobby after restoring old items, cleaning carpets, and fixing cow hooves. But surely water should drown the queen termite. After doing all this, and returning the bucket, Lin Li walked home. As he reached the bottom of his building. [The work is done, and the technique is practiced! In this perilous world, you now possess a force of self-improvement and victory. But without greater trials and additional resources, growth will be limited. Just when Meituan Escort Sect is recruiting capable individuals, why not take this opportunity to meet more fellow cultivators and slay more demons?] [Task Triggered!] [Task Four: Perfectly complete thirty sect missions issued by Meituan Escort Sect.] [Reward: Physical Improvement: Qi Blood +50%; Random Active Ability * 1; Random Magic Weapon * 1] Lin Li: "Ah?"