After speaking, Sanhua suddenly grabbed Lucian's arm.
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Lucian asked in confusion, "What are you doing? Did you take a fancy to me and want to drag me back to warm your bed?"
Faced with Lucian's teasing, Sanhua's heart remained utterly unmoved—perhaps she was already used to it.
"I'm taking you back to Jinzhou to undergo a physical examination at Huaxu Academy."
"???"
"You're not from Solaris, yet your frequency exists in its original form in this world. That's strange."
"Moreover, did you become a Resonator as soon as you arrived in this world, or was it by chance after leaving the city?"
"Regardless of the reason, all Resonators must submit a physical examination report at Huaxu Academy."
[Ding! Option triggered!]
[Option 1: Agree to Sanhua and go to Huaxu Academy for the examination and report! Reward: Item 'Strange Glasses']
[Option 2: Knock Sanhua out and sneak away. Reward: Blood Saber Technique +1 Level]
"Tsk—" Lucian sucked in a cold breath. "Only two options this time?"
"That Blood Saber Technique upgrade is way too tempting!"
Though skill levels could still be raised through daily practice, it was nowhere near as fast as a direct upgrade from the system.
Lucian hesitated. Most importantly, he had no idea what the "Strange Glasses" from the first option did.
Every time the system issued these choices, it never explained the rewards' specific functions—he could only guess based on their names.
In the end, though, Lucian chose not to strike Sanhua.
After all, he wasn't the kind of guy who would attack a beautiful girl!
"Fine, I'll agree. But you have to promise me one condition too!"
Sanhua: "What condition?"
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Jinya Forum.
[Topic: I am indeed Lucian himself, come here and take your beating, Aalto!]
[Content: As you all must know by now, I am the legendary Lucian!]
[However! Everything I've said in my posts is true!]
[Meanwhile, that brat 'Autumn Water Without Ripples' has been slandering my reputation!]
[Today, alongside several esteemed figures, I foiled the Fractsidus' conspiracy!]
[Magistrate's Guard Sanhua can vouch for me! [Image] (A selfie of Lucian and Sanhua together)]
[I demand that 'Autumn Water Without Ripples' publicly apologize and restore my honor!]
[Otherwise, I will report this to Jinzhou's Public Security Bureau!]
[—Edited by: Master Jinhsi's Dog]
The moment the post went up, it instantly exploded across the entire Jinya Forum. After all, the forum was usually just for daily gossip—nothing as major as this.
Especially since it coincided with the Magistrate's city-wide announcement, it was practically the drama of the year!
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[Cloudpeak Dragon Beard Candy: I knew you weren't an ordinary person! When you return to Jinzhou, you must spar with me!]
[—Master Jinhsi's Dog replied: Seeing your persistence, young one, I shall grant you a match upon my return to Jinzhou!]
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[Autumn Water Without Ripples: ? ? ? ? ? ?]
[—Master Jinhsi's Dog replied: Scared now, huh? Hurry up and apologize!]
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[Unknown User: Oh? Sanhua is vouching for you? Hard not to suspect Sanhua took some bribes from you.]
[—Master Jinhsi's Dog: Salty?]
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[Black Sheep White Sheep: Big bro, I'm waiting for you at Black Shores!]
[—Master Jinhsi's Dog replied: Just wait, Encore! I'll definitely save you!]
[—Black Sheep White Sheep replied: ? ? ?]
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[Thunderous Fist - Yuanwu: Even I'm curious now. When you return to Jinzhou, I'd like a match too. I'll be waiting at the martial arts hall.]
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[Eternal Blaze: Which esteemed figures are you talking about?]
[—Master Jinhsi's Dog replied: Top-secret Jinzhou intel. Cannot disclose.]
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[Ding! Your reputation has reached 10,000!]
[Reward obtained: Mirror of Inquiry]
[Mirror of Inquiry: You may ask the mirror one question per day. The mirror may or may not answer. If it answers, the response will always be truthful.]
[Keep up the good work, Host!]
"Why might the mirror not answer? Are there conditions?"
[Ding! Response to Host: The mirror is not an encyclopedia! If it doesn't know, it won't answer!]
"What kind of lousy reward is this?"
[Ding! Do not question this system! This system reserves the right of final interpretation!]
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Sanhua watched as Lucian grinned foolishly at the forum:
"Do you care that much about your reputation?"
Lucian: "If everyone in Jinzhou knows me, I can start livestreaming sales!"
Sanhua looked baffled: "Livestreaming sales? What does that mean…?"
Lucian explained the concept to her.
Sanhua pondered: "Would people really buy things they don't need just because someone sweet-talks them?"
"And this 'livestreaming sales' you speak of—is it really that profitable?"
Lucian placed his hands on his hips: "Of course! Since ancient times, sincerity never lasts, only schemes win hearts. It's all about the tactics!"
Sanhua rubbed her chin, then said seriously: "I won't let you do that."
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Sanhua: "Fundamentally, it's a form of deceiving customers."
Lucian argued earnestly: "How can a merchant's methods be called deception?"
Sanhua: "Regardless, neither I nor the Magistrate will allow it. If you're short on money, you can start a legitimate business."
Lucian sighed: "If that's the case, I'll just have to scam—I mean, borrow some money from Aalto first."
Sanhua frowned: "I'm aware of your dealings with Aalto. But it's best not to do that—it's still a form of deception."
Lucian exclaimed indignantly: "You won't let me do this, won't let me do that—what exactly am I allowed to do? Hand me Jinzhou's legal code! I need to study it carefully!"
Sanhua was puzzled: "What does making money have to do with the law?"
Lucian: "The world's most profitable methods are all written in the legal code!"
Sanhua remained expressionless: "I'd hate for the person who arrests you and throws you into Jinzhou's prison to be me."
Lucian patted Sanhua's head speechlessly: "Dummy! Of course, I don't mean breaking the law—ugh, you wouldn't understand even if I explained!"
Sanhua grabbed Lucian's arm again: "I don't know what you're planning, but I can recommend a job for you."
"What job?"
"You can become a Magistrate's Guard like me."
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