The System is Abstract, Luckily, So Am I

The rewards for this task were nothing if not generous—this was the most rewarding task he'd seen so far.

This Light of Xiling title was definitely better than his current degraded version of the bug spray aura.

Summer was almost over anyway.

However, the system really wanted him to become an anti-prostitution pioneer.

Speaking of which, what kind of town was Xiling anyway? Why were so many chicken farms hidden here?

No wait, his understanding was too narrow. This involved basic human needs—regardless of city size, there were probably shocking numbers of chicken farms and free-range chickens hidden everywhere. It's just that because they couldn't be brought into the open, each had their own survival methods, so outsiders didn't know about them.

After all, if outsiders knew, it would be over.

Unlike niche anime culture, this was truly "going mainstream means going to the grave."

Like the classic line from Ghost Academy: Go tell the whole world, you've already transcended to your funeral!

But along with this, Lin Li also realized the most difficult aspect of completing this task—he was just an outsider.

He could discover Light Earl Health Club because this abstract system had reminded him of its existence through the task.

He told Yang Liang his information source was a friend, but he knew very well this was making friends out of thin air. Now without connections, where would he find Xiling Town's other three chicken farms?

Perhaps when passing by chicken farms again, the system would give him similar notifications?

He only had one month. Lin Li looked at the finally unlocked shop, then saw lock after lock.

[Shop unlocked.]

[Unlock refreshable product slot 1, requires accumulating 600 system currency. (300/600)]

[Unlock refreshable product slot 2, requires accumulating 1000 system currency. (300/1000)]

[After unlocking the previous refreshable product slot, you can view the unlock requirements for refreshable product slot 3.]

Haha.

Lin Li laughed—he was truly angry-laughing at this ridiculous system.

Had he unlocked the shop? Like hell.

He'd unlocked the qualification to enter the shop, but not the products.

Someone tell Lin Li what was the point of browsing an empty supermarket—exercise by walking around?

Damn.

His shop was even virtual, so walking around wasn't possible.

If the system had a physical form, Lin Li would probably lift it high up, then pathetically hug it back to his chest while quietly cursing—choosing to be angrily pathetic between pathetic and angry.

Was this morning's update just for this?

But honestly, when this outrageous operation appeared on his system, Lin Li surprisingly accepted it calmly after a brief angry laugh.

Thinking about it was terrifying—was the system trying to manipulate and PUA him?

The only good news was probably that unlocking didn't consume system currency. He still had 300, and the slot unlock requirement was cumulative acquisition rather than possession. Eventually there would be time to spend it.

Lin Li, who had originally hoped for a chicken farm detector, completely abandoned this idea. The system definitely couldn't be relied on—only himself.

But if you're unreliable next time, I'm really really going to get angry.

"Well, our mission here is complete. Thanks again to Student Lin for his help in this case. We won't disturb you further—it's about time to say goodbye. We'll see you next time during campus safety knowledge promotion." Sun Ying said to everyone.

"Good, good. Thank you for making this trip. Let me see you out." The principal's etiquette was naturally perfect.

"No need, no need..."

"Yes, yes, we should..."

The adults started their crazy back-and-forth again. The adult world was truly troublesome.

"Little Lin, why don't you look very happy?" Yang Liang gently asked Lin Li.

Lin Li was stunned.

Old Brother Yang, isn't your target that colleague of yours? Instead of helping her out of this situation, why are you still watching me?

And it seemed like making conversation for conversation's sake.

Warming me all day isn't as good as warming her all day.

"No, I'm very happy." Lin Li looked back at the red envelope and supply card in his hands, his smile immediately becoming very sincere.

"How do you plan to use this money?" Yang Liang asked again.

Top up games, buy snacks, buy Spring Breeze Elves (Xiaochuan mold), get massages again (last time's taste was quite unforgettable), keep as system task operation funds...

That's what he was thinking, but he couldn't say that with Xue Jian nearby: "Help with household expenses."

"Good child, good child." Yang Liang nodded with relief. He took a deep breath as if making some important decision, then looked at Xue Jian standing nearby: "Teacher Xue, could you let me chat with Lin Li privately?"

"Ah? Of course, please go ahead." Xue Jian had no objections and went to the principal's side to exchange pleasantries.

"Uncle Yang, what's the matter?" Lin Li was genuinely puzzled now—he felt he couldn't understand Yang Liang's intentions anymore.

As if the following words were hard to speak, Yang Liang's lips moved for a long time without saying anything. Finally, after making up his mind again, he exhaled, looked Lin Li seriously in the eyes, then spoke:

"Lin Li, can I be your father?"

Lin Li: "?"

Yang Liang had spent this weekend extremely restlessly. After checking the information and finding everything Lin Li said was true, he dreamed of Lin Li's changed expression and response after he asked that question.

Hurting such a child was truly an unforgivable thing.

Yang Liang naturally wanted to compensate this youth who pretended to be strong.

Being able to get 3,300 in prize money involved Yang Liang's considerable effort, and the additional supply card was even from the Sanqiao Police Station's usual gifts for officers during holidays—Yang Liang had taken out his own portion and forcibly given it to Lin Li.

But even so, Yang Liang felt what he'd done wasn't enough.

Taking money and thinking of helping with household expenses—what a thoroughly good child.

Given this, Yang Liang decided—

Young man hurt by me, the fatherly love you lack, let me compensate you for it!

Lin Li, be my son!

Yang Liang, transformed into Whitebeard, looked expectantly at Lin Li, waiting for his answer.

Lin Li stared at Yang Liang with earthquake pupils.

Your mom.

So this guy's real target wasn't Sun Ying, but himself!

Could Yang Liang be a priest who likes little boys?

Jesus, come save me!

Oh wait, even if Jesus covered the boy's butt with his hands, he couldn't protect the boy—his hands had holes. No wonder medieval priests were so rampant.

Worshipping foreign things was indeed inadvisable.

Sorry, got distracted.

Buddha, come save me!

Buddha's hand could suppress Sun Wukong, so it could definitely protect him, covering him tightly.

Unless he pressed down on him with butt facing outward.

But facing Yang Liang's gentle gaze, Lin Li quickly calmed down.

No, Yang Liang didn't seem like that kind of person.

Although he hadn't spent much time with him, he could still distinguish whether someone was a good person. Yang Liang was truly a Demon Suppression officer—glorious and bright, absolutely wouldn't have such dirty thoughts.

Then what did these words mean? Why did he inexplicably want to be his father?

Wait.

Lin Li's expression completely cooled down as he looked at Yang Liang and said word by word:

"Uncle Yang, when did you and my mom start?"

Yang Liang: "?"

(End of Chapter)