Chapter 23 - 23: Sleeping Anywhere and Everywhere

On the other side, seeing Zhu Haomiao's look of sudden realization, Ye Wan Ning smiled and nodded. "The educational models for geniuses and mortals cannot be generalized." "Everyone's temperament and Fate Grid are different. Some people are born smart, able to see through confusion from a young age and clearly understand their Dao Heart, which naturally allows them to enter the Illusion Realm earlier." "Dao Heart?" "Yes, in other countries, it's also called Soul Strength, intention, will, self-awareness, et cetera. But I still think our Dao Heart description is more accurate." "Though Dao Heart is intangible and invisible, it is more important than all concrete conditions." "It can dispel confusion, firm one's true heart, resist invisible distortion and corruption. It is the strong inner root of a person!" "This knowledge was supposed to be taught to you in the latter half of this school year..." Seeing Zhu Haomiao's serious expression, Ye Wan Ning sighed helplessly. "Another reason I don't have high hopes for you is that you're not only way behind other contestants in strength, but also a blank slate in transcendent knowledge." "Rashly entering the vast Illusion Realm of the Boundless Type, let alone compete with geniuses from other countries, just surviving would be as hard as ascending to the sky." "Lastly, you mentioned it too late. The registration is about to end, and by now, the slots have surely been allocated. Who would give up a spot for you now?" Upon hearing this, Zhu Haomiao unwillingly bit his lip. "Is there really no way?" Seeing the young man's stubborn and unwilling expression, Ye Wan Ning's heart softened. "I'll ask around for you, but don't hold too much hope." Hearing this, Zhu Haomiao gazed sincerely into Ye Wan Ning's eyes, filled with heartfelt gratitude. "Thank you, senior sister, you're such a good person." Being inexplicably handed a kindness card, Ye Wan Ning was amused and pouted. "Alright, back to the topic, do you know why I asked you to come?" Upon hearing this, Zhu Haomiao honestly shook his head. "Because there's something special about you. Your brain... no, your soul has something powerful in its depths that shields my perception of you." The Book of Black?! Zhu Haomiao's heart shuddered but soon calmed down. It's not that he underestimated Ye Wan Ning, but the Book of Black belongs to another dimension's product, transcending forms of existence like time and space, unable to be pondered upon with categories like cause and effect, attribute, existence, logic, or non-existence. Even what he holds is merely a projection from a higher dimensional level mapped into reality. Theoretically speaking, everyone can only indirectly recognize the Book of Black through the anomalies it exhibits. Humans... due to the limitations of their own existence, can never understand Transcendent Objects. On the other hand, it's impossible to completely conceal one's divine anomaly. If real danger arises, he cannot sit idle; he must unleash the power of the Book of Black. Moreover, a "victimized youth" whose name we still do not know had already leaked it once, but after so many days have passed without the police seeking him, it indicates that the bit of supernatural power is not noticeable in this world, at least not enough to require law enforcement intervention. In the future, as he aims to ascend step by step to the Heaven Rank, such occurrences will inevitably increase. Therefore, the best response strategy is not to cover up but to openly mislead, making people focus on him as a person rather than link it to the soul and Alien Object from another time and space. Understanding this, Zhu Haomiao calmed down and candidly looked at Ye Wan Ning. "How do you need me to cooperate with you?" "It's simple, just lie down." Pointing to the examination bed already prepared beside, Ye Wan Ning laughed gracefully. Zhu Haomiao: "......" Originally thinking that the previous 'lie down' was merely a metaphor, he didn't expect it to literally mean to lie down!? With a complex expression, as he lay down on the examination bed, a familiar feeling inexplicably surged, and Zhu Haomiao instinctively clenched his fists. For now, I am at the mercy of others! Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river. Never underestimate a young man... Wait a minute, I've experienced this situation before somewhere... "Don't be nervous, senior sister will be very gentle," Seeing the young man's body tense, Ye Wan Ning joked. Immediately, a faint spiritual power diffused from her forehead, evenly covering Zhu Haomiao's whole body. On the other side, discovering that Ye Wan Ning was just staring at him with her eyes slightly glowing, Zhu Haomiao waited for a long time without feeling anything special, and his tense muscles gradually relaxed, uncontrollably yawning. "You can sleep if you want, don't mind me, just sleep peacefully." "Uh... isn't that a bit inappropriate." After receiving 30,000 from you, do I just come and take a nap? Otherwise, why don't you hit me once, otherwise I'm uneasy taking this money. "It's fine, as a matter of fact, sleeping would be even better!" "......" If you keep talking like this, I'm gonna get very sleepy! After holding on for more than ten minutes, Zhu Haomiao couldn't help but yawn again, and his consciousness gradually faded away. So boring... so sleepy... By the way, this isn't Sloth, I'm seriously working here... Don't deduct my Dao Heart... Sёarᴄh the ηovёlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The last trace of consciousness still mumbled about his Dao Heart, and Zhu Haomiao soon fell completely asleep, breathing softly. When he opened his eyes again, the sun outside the window was hanging right in the center of the sky. "......" The supernatural power of Sloth wouldn't be falling asleep anywhere, would it? All well, at least I won't have to worry about insomnia in the future... Savoring his lips, Zhu Haomiao got out of bed and turned to see Ye Wan Ning sitting nearby, scratching her head over a pile of data. In a trance, Zhu Haomiao remembered the time right after his transmigration, when many medical personnel would scratch their heads over his various examination reports. "Senior sister, did you find anything?" "Hmm... very strange! This is unscientific!" That's the same as what those medical staff said back then! Grumble grumble~ At this moment, the "crying" from the young man's stomach interrupted Ye Wan Ning's thoughts. She looked up at the slightly embarrassed Zhu Haomiao, then checked the time before realizing. "Sorry for delaying you; go and eat quickly." "Uh... senior sister, would you like to join me?" "No need, I have to carefully analyze this data." Seeing Ye Wan Ning's serious, immersed thought process, Zhu Haomiao could only quietly exit the meditation room, embarking on his path of Cultivation alone. "Mastering Gluttony, Dao Heart +3" More than an hour later, Zhu Haomiao lay lifelessly on a cafeteria chair, eyes blankly staring at the ceiling. Every noon meal feels like a tribulation, and there's no enjoyment in eating! Yet I have to eat as much as possible to hone my Dao Heart, ideally at the mental and physical limit, not like just going through the motions as with breakfast and dinner...