Chapter 13 - 13, Thanks to all my family for sparing me

That was close... almost couldn't control it... In those last few bites, he was about to lose his mind. If not for the shred of clarity from the Dao Heart, he probably would have committed the sin of Gluttony again! Sёarᴄh the nôvel_Fire.ηet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But once you exceed being very full, all the nutrition you intake instantly reverses conceptually and becomes negative! The more you eat, the more you lose! Damn it... this isn't scientific at all! Cursing in his heart, Zhu Haomiao ground his teeth and sighed helplessly. Indeed, using a level 0 Dao Heart to control a level 2 Original Sin is very difficult! Forget about the extreme of being very full, even at seventy percent full, he was struggling... "Harnessing Gluttony, Dao Heart +3" Just at that moment, the Divine Soul reminded him through the Book of Black, and a bright smile appeared on the tired youth's face. Although it was tough, the rewards were great... With three meals a day, won't my Dao Heart soar like a rocket? Of course, Zhu Haomiao knew this was just his unrealistic fantasy. Just from this one meal, he was already about to collapse. The depletion of physical strength and mental energy was immense, no less than a high-intensity real battle, testing and tormenting both his body and mind! With such an experience akin to a tribulation, having it once a day was daunting enough, not to mention three times a day. Ah... take it slow, eat one bite at a time, walk one step at a time... This is a long-lasting war! However, as the Dao Heart grows, the monsters hidden within my instincts will also grow in sync! To subdue them... I'm afraid... it will be a never-ending entanglement... One must get used to fighting against oneself! After adjusting his emotions, Zhu Haomiao took the leftover tray to the recycling area and slowly walked towards the dormitory. The morning class was already missed, might as well go back and sleep in the afternoon. So tired... As he walked languidly and wearily across the campus, Zhu Haomiao suddenly was startled. Didn't you decide to be self-disciplined and strong, and live a good life? Why are you thinking of slacking off again? But yesterday, you suffered an old sin, and today, this meal felt like a tribulation; can't you rest a bit? The two thoughts wrestled endlessly in his mind. After some inner turmoil, Zhu Haomiao forced himself to perk up, ready to head to the afternoon class. Back at the dormitory, Zhu Haomiao lowered his head to sniff his jacket, furrowing his brows inexplicably. Last night, a cup of milk tea was spilled all over him, the sweet and sticky liquid had started to sour by now. No wonder some passersby in the cafeteria gave him strange looks... Swiftly taking off his clothes, Zhu Haomiao walked into the bathroom, letting the warm water wash over his body. After bathing, the youth habitually walked to the fitting mirror, seeing a shriveled, thin, and ugly body. It wasn't very noticeable when wearing clothes, but now deprived of cover, Zhu Haomiao realized directly just how dangerous his body's condition had become. If it continues to deteriorate, it's estimated that before long, my body will completely collapse... Fortunately... Lost in thought, he looked down at his chest and abdomen, where Zhu Haomiao could feel a faint warm current spreading from his intestines, nourishing his drought-ridden body like sweet spring water. This was a sensation he had never experienced before. Previously, after a bout of gluttony, fullness and satisfaction felt disconnected; clearly, his stomach was uncomfortably full, yet there was no satisfaction, only increased hunger! He could even feel his insatiable stomach digesting and consuming himself! But now, a continuous stream of nutrients flowed through his blood, with every cell rejoicing, as if parched, cracked earth greedily absorbed this precious rain. Looking at his palm, Zhu Haomiao slowly clenched his fist, feeling the faint strength, and sighed in contentment. It wasn't the uncontrolled, violent, restless anger. Rather, it was a calm, hefty, steady, gentle strength that belonged to him! Although still small, it represented hope! Offering a smile at his reflection in the mirror, Zhu Haomiao quickly changed into clean clothes, picked up his textbooks, and headed out the door. About ten minutes later, he found the classroom for the afternoon class, and as soon as he stepped inside, the noisy and boisterous classroom suddenly fell silent. Everyone in the room simultaneously looked at him as if he were an alien object that didn't belong there, their gazes filled with disgust, disdain, mockery, rejection, and various negative emotions. Zhu Haomiao habitually scanned the room with a quick glance, and his indifferent gaze, as if looking at insects, made the negative emotions in everyone's eyes even more pronounced. Then, the youth snapped back to reality, retrieving his disdainful eyes, and with an unnaturally stiff smile, he nodded politely and amiably at everyone. Thank you, everyone, for not killing me… In Zhu Haomiao's view, the classmates who interacted with him daily merely ostracizing and isolating him already counted as virtuous and of high moral character! Isn't it obvious that just three sentences yesterday drove a man insane, eagerly committing some demented act? The toxic encouragements online are just for fun. If you really want three sentences to drive a man completely mad (literally), it would have to be Zhu Haomiao! Meanwhile, the whole class looked at each other in disbelief, unable to believe that this weirdo was actually greeting them? He can smile? Isn't this guy always wearing an angry face, ignoring everyone? Even when making eye contact, it's always that maggot-like gaze, so what changed today? Weird glances were exchanged among the crowd as Zhu Haomiao quietly found a seat near the corner by the backdoor, politely avoiding disturbing anyone. But as soon as he sat down, the class quickly returned to its lively state, everyone tacitly ignoring his presence until the bell rang to quiet them. "Ding-a-ling~~~~" Almost simultaneously with the bell, the classroom's backdoor quietly opened, and several figures stealthily slipped in, slithering to sit beside Zhu Haomiao like soft-bodied animals. "Lucky~ Just made it~~" "Fortunately, the teacher isn't here yet~" "It's all your fault for oversleeping!" ... The group of young girls chirped away, and the girl seated next to Zhu Haomiao noticed the person beside her, ready to greet him. When she turned her head, her smile froze. Oh no, why is it this annoying guy? But since they met each other's gaze, Liu Xiuxiu could only muster up a stiff smile. "Morning." Contrary to the expected cold shoulder, the boy paused and then slowly spoke. "It's afternoon now." ... As everyone knows, the time after waking up is immediately considered morning, as per national standards! Liu Xiuxiu was embarrassed and angry, shooting a glare at the boy. Yet, due to her preconceived notions, she dared not complain to him, so she sulkily turned away without acknowledging him. But after exchanging glances with her friends, Liu Xiuxiu curiously stole a few looks at Zhu Haomiao.