When Zhou Meng reappeared in the cultivation room, it was already noon. He had brought two sets of lunch. As soon as he entered the room, he saw Qinchuan sitting cross-legged on the floor, meditating. Zhou Lin was also observing Qinchuan from a distance.
Zhou Meng carried the food to Zhou Lin's side and asked, "How do you feel?"
Zhou Lin reached out and took the food from Zhou Meng's hands. She said, "He's very hardworking and can endure hardships."
Zhou Lin and Qinchuan had not known each other for long. Although she did not know much about him, she could still see some things. At least, hardworking and enduring hardships were two qualities that could not be faked.
"Children from the slums understand the value of strength and the difficulty of cultivation better than children from aristocratic families. It's only natural for them to be hardworking and able to endure hardships."
Zhou Meng glanced at Qinchuan, who was meditating, with gratification. He was quite satisfied with Zhou Lin's evaluation of Qinchuan.
"I just checked. He has a lot of meditation runes and cultivation resources for developing the brain. They're worth about a million. Are you sure he's really a child from the slums?"
Zhou Lin looked at Zhou Meng with suspicion. How could a child from the slums casually take out cultivation resources worth a million?!
Zhou Meng was clearly shocked when he heard Zhou Lin's words. He did not expect Qinchuan to have so many cultivation resources. However, when he thought about Qinchuan's brain development, he felt relieved. Obviously, these cultivation resources were related to Qinchuan's fortuitous encounter.
Zhou Meng's thoughts were not wrong. After all, Qinchuan's fortuitous encounter included the potential to become a Talisman Formation Master and his outstanding eyesight.
"He had a fortuitous encounter. These cultivation resources should be related to his fortuitous encounter."
Zhou Lin did not ask any more questions after hearing Zhou Meng's explanation. Everyone had their own secrets. She was not interested in finding out what kind of fortuitous encounter Qinchuan had. As long as the cultivation resources in Qinchuan's hands were not stolen or snatched, it was fine.
"I'm going back to school tonight."
Zhou Lin sat down on a chair at the side, picked up the food, and started eating. She didn't care about her image. Zhou Meng was already used to Zhou Lin's carelessness, so he didn't say anything.
"Go back. Go back and cultivate well."
Zhou Meng patted Zhou Lin's shoulder and said, "You still have a heavy burden on you. Perhaps when this kid grows up, he can help you share some of it."
Zhou Lin was shocked. "Him?"
Originally, Zhou Lin thought that Zhou Meng only helped Qinchuan because of his pitiful background. She didn't expect that Zhou Meng had a deeper meaning behind it.
"Although I'm not sure yet, I have a feeling that it's him."
Zhou Meng looked at Zhou Lin seriously and said, "I believe in my own judgment and your evaluation of him."
Zhou Lin suddenly put down her chopsticks and stood up. With a serious expression, she said to Zhou Meng, "I want to apply for leave from school for a week."
Zhou Meng was a little surprised. Then, he thought of something and frowned. "You don't trust my judgment, so you want to observe him personally?"
"Your judgment can't be wrong, but I'm afraid that his ability isn't good enough."
Zhou Lin looked at Qinchuan with a deep gaze and said firmly, "Only the strong can become my companion!"
Seeing Zhou Lin so determined, Zhou Meng stopped trying to persuade her. Letting Zhou Lin spend a week with Qinchuan would be beneficial for Qinchuan's growth. Coincidentally, it would also allow Zhou Lin and Qinchuan to develop a tacit understanding. If they really had to fight side by side in the future, they wouldn't drag each other down.
"I'll do as you say."
Zhou Meng also wanted to see how far Qinchuan could go in a week.
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Meditation runes used to be a very difficult task for Qinchuan. He couldn't even completely meditate on the simplest Clear Water Rune. However, it was different now. His brain had been greatly developed. At the same time, with the help of high-grade spirit powder, he was able to completely meditate on a Low-Grade Yellow Level Clear Water Rune in less than ten minutes.
Qinchuan's heart skipped a beat. A pale golden rune slowly appeared on his palm. It was like a stream of water that slowly flowed in his palm, emitting a cool feeling. At this moment, as long as Qinchuan was willing, this rune could turn into a puddle of clear water at any time to quench his thirst or wash his face.
This was the first time Qinchuan had experienced the mysteries of runes. It also made him look forward to becoming a self-cultivator.
This Clear Water Rune only persisted in Qinchuan's palm for a moment before dissipating. At this moment, Qinchuan felt that his body was clearly getting tired. Meditating on a rune was still a bit too strenuous for the current him.
Just as Qinchuan was about to start the next step of the "Thunder Devouring Art" cultivation, Zhou Lin suddenly squatted down in front of him.
Seeing Zhou Lin's sudden appearance, Qinchuan smiled slightly and asked, "Senior Sister, is there anything I can help you with?"
"My dad came by just now. He talked to me about you. Although your brain development is very high, your control of it is not high. Moreover, your physical fitness can't keep up with your current state. You should be able to feel it."
Hearing Zhou Lin's words, Qinchuan nodded slightly and answered honestly, "I can feel it. My current body is like an old optical computer with the latest chip installed. The optical computer can't support the chip at full speed. If I want to change this situation, I have to modify the optical computer."
Zhou Lin nodded and said, "You have a clear understanding of yourself. Now, I have a way to help you completely control your current strength in a short period of time. However, you will have to pay a price. Are you willing to do so?"
Looking at Zhou Lin's serious expression, Qinchuan was somewhat curious. "Why are you so good to me?
Just because of my identity as a slum dweller? "
Qinchuan was not a child who did not know anything. If it was only because of his identity, Zhou Meng and Zhou Lin would not have spared no effort to help him. Besides his fortuitous encounter, there must be something else that Zhou Meng and Zhou Lin paid attention to. It was just that he did not know about it yet.
"Since you can sense it, at least you're not an idiot."
Zhou Lin looked deeply at Qinchuan. "However, you don't have the right to know these things now. After a week, if your performance can satisfy me, I will tell you some things. Now, I want your answer."
Qinchuan looked seriously at Zhou Lin and answered solemnly, "I'm willing!"
Qinchuan was very weak. He also knew that he was weak. Therefore, he would not let go of any opportunity to become stronger!
After receiving an affirmative answer from Qinchuan, Zhou Lin reached out and patted Qinchuan's shoulder lightly. "I'll wait for you at the school gate at six o 'clock tomorrow morning."