novellhall Chapter 26 Hoshimaru throws angrily, Kobayashi runs the errand
Chapter 26 Hoshimaru throws angrily, Kobayashi runs the errand
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Lin Zhuo stood beside Min Peier, who was inspecting the damaged sandbag. She reached out to measure the diameter of the hole, tentatively reached inside to feel and dig, and then took out a clearly worn rubber ball.
She stared at the rubber ball in her hand, which was slightly smaller than a tennis ball, for a while before turning her head to look up at Lin Zhuo, her expression full of confusion and helplessness, as if silently asking: Shouldn't you explain?
Lin Zhuo shrugged, secretly relieved that he hadn't aimed his final attack at a wall or window, otherwise it wouldn't have been just an ordinary sandbag that was damaged.
Min Pei'er looked at the person in front of her with a friendly and sincere face, pretending to be pitiful like a husky that was destroying the house. She couldn't help but put her hands on her hips, take a deep breath, and try to say something but held it in. The breath got into her mouth and couldn't come out, so she blew her cheeks out and looked like an angry cream puff.
Lin Zhuo changed the subject without changing his expression, "The kids are all here, right? Haha, then I have to go teach them. Leave the trash on the floor, I'll clean it up when I have time, I promise."
Seeing that Min Pei'er was still staring at him angrily, he carefully backed away, waving goodbye as he went. Once his feet were completely inside the hallway, he turned and left smoothly, disappearing from Min Pei'er's sight.
During the short walk to the main stadium, Lin Zhuo took the opportunity to complete the skill information on the comprehensive network panel.
【Hoshimaru's Wrath (Low Grade, Gray)】
This skill involves storing power and conserving energy, like a dragon lying in wait in a deep abyss. When attacked, it responds with fixed, unpredictable moves; once an opening is found, the chain hammer is immediately sheathed, and then the full force is unleashed, unstoppable. It is described as "a punch like a cannonball, a furious burst of energy like a shooting star."
Learning progress: 0% (Base multiplier × 1)
Current effect: When this technique is first used, the user enters a charging state, during which the power of the [Destruction] True Qi is gradually adjusted to (180% + 3 × [Cultivation Level 0%]).
(When your progress reaches 99%, you can try to break through the bottleneck and unlock the next effect.)
Improper practice leads to financial ruin. — Ephemeral Yue
The spring doors of the main stadium swung open, and the children's clamor rushed in. Lin Zhuo strode in, walking quickly and nodding to the association members and instructors along the way. His voice was bright and deep, like a thick layer of dark clouds covering the area. All the children who were still laughing and playing felt a chill and turned around. They were so frightened that they immediately shut their mouths. All the noise disappeared by the time Lin Zhuo reached them.
"Let's start taking attendance now." Lin Zhuo didn't waste any words.
After leading the elementary school students through warm-up exercises, I sent them off to play as they had been divided into groups yesterday. I then called the four participating disciples over and prepared to lead them to the training room.
"Brother." Lin Wubing and Hua Jiaorong came over, it seemed that they had made up.
"What, want to practice with me?" Lin Zhuo joked with a smile.
"Okay... but I need to talk to you about something else." The younger brother gritted his teeth and agreed, making way for the female classmate next to him. "Hua Hua brought you something."
The little girl, Hua Jiaorong, took a lacquerware lunchbox from her schoolbag. It was wrapped in an elegant cloth with a simple orchid pattern, and looked very exquisite. She held the box with both hands, stood on tiptoe, and handed it to Lin Zhuo. "Comrade brother, these are some snacks my mother made. Here, have some."
Yesterday, after returning home, Hua Jiaorong mentioned the new teacher who had a great appetite and a huge appetite. He was also the older brother of her good classmate who sat next to her. The other parent obviously took it to heart and tried to curry favor with him.
"Please thank your parents for me." Lin Zhu bent down and accepted the gift with both hands.
He gave the six children special training. Lin Wubing was always the first to give up. If it weren't for his eldest brother Lin Zhuo channeling his spiritual energy to nourish his vital essence, his weak physique, coupled with his life-risking training methods, would inevitably have caused him to fall ill.
"Hehe." Lin Wubing once again felt that wonderful heat filling his whole body, as soothing as if he were immersed in a tropical sea, making him feel extremely comfortable and relaxed.
"Alright, you've rested enough, so let's continue practicing." Lin Zhuo didn't spoil him. In fact, if his younger brother's physique could be improved with sufficient training, his innate deficiencies could be made up for over time by Lin Zhuo's spiritual energy.
Watching the children on the field doing their own thing, Lin Zhuo rubbed his hungry stomach and told his disciples to focus on their studies, while he went out to the lounge to replenish his energy.
Lin Zhuo took out the snacks given to him by Hua Jiaorong, and the exquisite packaging made him take a second look.
Lacquerware is quite rare these days, and this lunchbox is made with natural tree lacquer and inlaid with mother-of-pearl. The raw materials probably need to be imported from other planetary communities within the Human Community. The craftsmanship is also superb; I don't know if it was made by hand or produced by the Daily Necessities Allocation Bureau, but in any case, it must have required a considerable amount of work points.
Considering that Hua Jiaorong's family background seems to be that of highly educated intellectuals, it's not surprising.
Dining in such a food box is pleasing to the eye, regardless of the dishes. Lin Zhuo opened the box and saw that it was full of rice, noodles and pastries. The pastry making was excellent, and the taste was light and not cloying. He was stunned for a moment when he took a bite, and before he knew it, he had eaten the whole box.
Around 6 p.m., after leaving the community canteen, Lin Zhuo and Min Peier split up again to escort the six children home.
"Goodbye, Hua Hua." Lin Wubing waved from the door of his female classmate's house.
The person who opened the door to greet him this time was Liao Yun, the mother of Hua Jiaorong, who made the box of pastries. Lin Zhuo can still recall the lingering fragrance in his mouth after eating the pastries, and he felt a deep respect for the graceful and poised woman in front of him.
During their brief conversation, Lin Zhuo returned the food box and praised the quality of the pastries.
"Your surname is Lin, may I call you Xiao Lin? Hehe, Xiao Lin, and Little Lin, why don't you come in and sit for a while? Lin Wubing can play with Hua Jiaorong for a bit. I'm trying out some new dishes, Xiao Lin can come and help me taste them. I'd also like to hear your honest feedback."
This was indeed a very attractive invitation. Lin Wubing, the youngest brother, was already so engrossed that he couldn't move his heels. Lin Zhuo, on the other hand, reluctantly declined because he needed to practice his skills, and secretly swallowed his pitiful drool.
The two brothers exchanged a glance.
Lin Zhuo could tell the boy didn't want to leave, so he sighed, "I'll have your second sister pick you up later. I'll email her. Don't go too wild, and be polite, understand?"
Lin Wubing stood tall and saluted.
"Comrade Liao Yun, thank you for taking care of him. Goodbye."
Lin Zhuo turned and walked towards the skyrail station. He sent an email to his second sister, Lin Ci, on his phone, asking her to come over later to pick up his younger brother and take him home. He also provided Hua Jiaorong's family address and her mother's name.
[Lin Ci]: Okay. [18:21][Read]
[Lin Ci]: Wait a minute, is this what Ms. Liao Yun looks like? [Attachment: Image] [18:22] [Read]
In the photos sent by my second sister, Ms. Liao Yun, whom I had just met, was wearing a chef's uniform and standing among a group of trainees. According to Lin Ci, she is the president of a folk food association and has also served as a pastry chef for many high-level banquets.
Lin Zhuo suddenly realized that he knew his second sister had a passion for cooking, so he wasn't surprised that she knew people in the industry. However, Lin Ci's tone in the email was more excited than usual about being able to meet her idol.
[Lin Ci]: Brother, can I go there now? Wouldn't that be too abrupt? [18:22]
[Lin Ci]: I'm so nervous [18:22]
[Lin Zhuo]: Then come on over, I'll go with you. [18:23]
A moment later, the second sister rushed to the skyrail station. She usually works at the hydroponic building. Although she is just an ordinary technician, she is also studying agricultural knowledge diligently. If she becomes skilled enough in the future, coupled with her work experience, she will have the opportunity to study at a research institute.
"Brother. Is it okay for me to dress like this?" Lin Ci was a little flustered, constantly fiddling with her bangs and adjusting her clothes and cuffs.
"My little sister is always so cute." Lin Zhu patted her head. "Let's go."
He led the shy, downcast Lin Ci back and knocked on the door again. Liao Yun was clearly a little surprised, but after learning their purpose, she laughed heartily, "Please come in."
As she spoke, she turned and walked towards the kitchen, where several steamers were placed on the stove, steaming with moisture. Even with the range hood on, one could smell a soft and pleasant wheat aroma.
Lin Ci changed into slippers in the entryway, while Lin Zhuo remained outside, preparing to say goodbye a second time.
"Xiao Lin," Liao Yun called out to him, holding a double-layered lunchbox. "I'd like to ask you to run an errand for me. Take this to my husband; he often forgets to eat. Is that alright?... Ah, that's great! I'll send you the address right away."
As the saying goes, plans can't keep up with changes. Lin Zhuo originally planned to go back to practice his lightness skill after finishing his meal and create a technique for leaping and maneuvering. However, in the blink of an eye, he was carrying a food box and taking the elevator up to the top floor of Hongshui City.
Lin Zhuo rarely ventured into this level of place, except for the annual field trips to primary and secondary schools, where he would visit facilities such as weather stations, observatories, space elevator launch stations, radar and global communication signal stations, and so on.
After starting university, I visited some military areas and witnessed firsthand the automatic defense cannons deployed on the dome and the planetary defense array composed of a large number of shield generating devices. I was quite impressed.
However, his destination this time had nothing to do with these familiar places; he was going to the Materials Research Institute located inside the artificial dome.