162: See the world map on the wall? I want to conquer the whole world!
After a joyful dinner, Xu Ling'er, like a big sister, arranged for everyone to clean up, and the group of friends tidied everything away before sprawling on the living room sofa.
Xu Ling'er held General Feng, scratching his chin and making him cackle with laughter.
The others lay on the sofas, patting their round bellies and letting out satisfied burps.
Tang Gao lay comfortably, feeling how pleasant life was: "This is truly comfortable... Little Ren, you really know how to eat hotpot. That dipping sauce recipe is absolutely perfect. You could totally find a foodie girlfriend with that in the future; she'd never leave you for that recipe."
Liu Ren had only moderate interest in Cultivating, but he was truly proficient in eating, drinking, and having fun. This hotpot meal conquered everyone's appetite.
Liu Ren chuckled: "It's a pity you don't go out, otherwise, Brother Tang, I'd definitely let you experience the wonderful performances of ancient flying dancers. They dance so beautifully!
If you go to the Water Lily Pavilion, you can even see underwater dances, which are exquisite!"
Brother Tang shrugged, uninterested in these things: "I'd rather Cultivate. Relying solely on passive Cultivation only yields the effect of 24 hours of Cultivation.
If I actively Cultivate, I can achieve 48 hours of Cultivation effect."
Liu Ren's mouth twitched: "Brother Tang, you've already Cultivated the ability to do two things at once to this extent?"
24 hours of passive Cultivation was already outrageous enough, but now 48 hours of Cultivation?
Is this the ultimate Genius among Geniuses?
Even though he knew Tang Gao's internal competition was absurd, after hearing about it...
It really was absurd!
Upon hearing this, Xu Ling'er's heart was completely unruffled; she had completely given up: "It would be strange if he couldn't achieve this. Otherwise, what kind of will do you think he relies on to transform that Evil Qi for his own use?
By his looks?"
Tang Gao's appearance was actually quite striking, with the charm of a sunny boy next door. However, he was often elusive, constantly busy beyond measure, and never utilized his handsome features.
Not only was he handsome, but he was also a super Genius.
Not only was he a super Genius, but he was also a super internal competitor.
Not only was he a super internal competitor, but he was also a super scholar.
Anyone who met him couldn't help but feel impressed.
Tang Gao smiled faintly: "I don't have much talent, nor much background. I can only rely on a little insignificant effort to change myself."
Liu Ren, of the Zhanqi System's superior attribute, struggled to lift his head, looking at Tang Gao and asking in return: "No talent?"
Brother, do you know what you're saying?
Do you know that Geniuses my age are only at the first stage? Do you know that?
Xu Ling'er, a descendant of the Winter Battle General, held General Feng, her teeth aching: "No background?"
The Hidden Fox General's beloved disciple, a key target for the Military System's internal cultivation plan—you call that no background?
Hot tip: The top student in military training will be internally designated for cultivation by the military, receiving resource allocation until graduation. After graduation, joining the Military System comes with significant bonuses.
Diligent Liu Yi sighed helplessly: "Insignificant effort? Brother Tang, you're being too modest."
Xu Ling'er exuded an aura of resigned idleness, hugging General Feng: "Give up, he's too abnormal."
Li Yuan remained silent, obediently playing dead.
Brother Tang shrugged: "Look, compared to Little Ren, I don't have a Cultivation Family supporting me.
Compared to Xiao Yi, I don't have a teacher or a guide, nor a foundation laid since childhood.
Compared to Xu Ling'er, I don't have super talent; I'm just a Mortal.
And compared to Li Yuan... that's truly too tragic, so let's not compare."
Li Yuan hesitated for a moment, then raised his left hand and gave Tang Gao the middle finger.
Thank you, kind brother, thank you for remembering that my background is the most tragic.
Xu Ling'er stroked General Feng's head, curiously asking: "Brother Tang, what kind of person do you want to become in the future?"
Everyone looked over curiously, anticipating Tang Gao's answer.
Tang Gao clasped his hands behind his head, a relaxed smile on his face: "I want to compete with the heavens, to witness the countless historical figures conquering all directions."
The world is bustling, and I am still very small. I truly want to see more of the different wonders of this world.
Liu Ren stared blankly: "Can you speak in plain Human language... I don't understand such artistic talk."
Tang Gao rolled his eyes: "See the world map on the wall? I want to defeat the whole world.
To prove that our Human Race is the strongest!
To prove that our Xia Dynasty is number one in the world!"
Liu Ren clapped vigorously, his eyes shining: "Tang Gao is truly a historical figure!"
Liu Yi retorted: "You're good at learning on the fly."
Xu Ling'er's eyes lit up. She sat up straight, her voice clear and loud: "I want to become a great teacher! An engineer of the Human Soul! Although girls have risen in modern times, there are still many Domains they haven't explored!
I want to be a great explorer, to show more girls how to solve those design problems!
I've already optimized the introductory tool design for Formations, and I'll explore more in the future!
And there are so many younger brothers who haven't received a good education. I want to earn lots and lots of money so they can get an education!
Poverty and ignorance are the greatest diseases in this world!
I want all my younger brothers and sisters to escape poverty and ignorance!
I want all the younger brothers and sisters in the Xia Dynasty to have access to school, to have knowledge they can learn, and to learn how commoners can Cultivate!"
As Xu Ling'er spoke these words, her eyes were exceptionally bright, her voice clear and crisp. Her whole body seemed to emit a different kind of light, and with outstretched arms, she was like a vibrant little sun, striving to illuminate everything around her in life.
And she truly did act this way. On her online accounts, she not only taught commoners how to enter Cultivation but also instructed young girls and boys on how to protect themselves and how to handle small problems in life.
For example, what to eat and what to pay attention to during menstruation.
For example, how boys should shave their beards—this part of the content was handled by her younger brother.
Don't ask why; the answer is Xu Ling'er doesn't have a beard to shave.
Xu Ling'er's smile was as radiant as the morning sun: "I want every younger brother and sister to be able to take care of themselves! I want every younger brother and sister to live a good life!"
Liu Ren weakly raised his hand: "So, can I not Cultivate today, Sister Xu?"
Xu Ling'er's smile instantly vanished. She glared at Liu Ren, disappointed in him, treating him habitually like her own younger brother, exuding a sisterly aura of authority:
"If you don't work hard, in the future... never mind, today is special, take a day off."
Liu Ren shrugged: "My dream is to be a slacker, you all know that."
Liu Yi said enviously: "My duty is to protect the Family, you all know that."
Everyone had dreams, but Liu Yi had to shoulder the responsibility of being the future Family head.
Although he lost his dream, Liu Yi also lost the troubles of being poor and powerless.
Everyone looked at Li Yuan.
Li Yuan felt their gazes, sat up, and said calmly: "Follow Big Brother in Cultivation, live a peaceful life, and take care of my younger brothers and sisters.
If possible, I want my Physical Body to become a Saint, unrivaled under heaven."
This was his mother's last wish and his path for the rest of his life.
Becoming a Saint through his Physical Body was because he had apprenticed himself to the tyrannical Big Brother; only by doing so could he keep up with Big Brother's pace.
One must know how to repay kindness, even if it means doing so for the rest of one's life—this was Li Yuan's principle.
Tang Gao hesitated for a moment, then slowly raised his hand: "So, does anyone know what classes we have after the competition ends?"
The air fell silent, and everyone exchanged glances.
They had gotten too carried away and hadn't paid attention to that.
General Feng helplessly bit open his backpack, took out their respective class schedules, and the translator on his neck spoke: "Your class schedules are already prepared for you, you kids, sigh."
General Feng was either taking care of kids or on his way to take care of kids.
Tang Gao cleared his throat: "Thank you, General Feng."
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Still writing, but I'm not sure if I can write two more chapters!
Hmm, asking for gifts~~