Upon arriving at the Police Station, Dongfang Linglong did not make things too tough for Lv Zhong but conducted everything professionally. Moreover, upon finding out that Lv Zhong was a senior year student, Dongfang Linglong's anger dispersed. As the unit leader of the City Criminal Police Team, although she thought Lv Zhong was extremely loathsome, she would not stoop down to vent her anger on a student.
After arranging for her colleagues at the police station to file the case for Lv Zhong, and understanding the origin and progress of the matter, Dongfang Linglong even escorted Lv Zhong out of the Police Station's main door. This raised her impression greatly in Lv Zhong's eyes.
Returning to his residential area, it was already past one in the afternoon, and Lv Zhong's stomach was growling.
By this time, Lv Tianlin, Liu Shuxian, and Lv Xiaojin had all returned from their uncle's house.
Upon opening the entrance door, Lv Zhong called out, "Dad, Mom, I'm home!"
"Little Zhong, where did you run off to play today? Why have you returned only now? And why aren't you picking up your phone calls…" As soon as she saw Lv Zhong, Liu Shuxian came forward and started chastising worriedly.
Lv Zhong wryly smiled, "Mom, the motherboard of my computer broke down, so I went to the city to see Brother Xiao Ming. Now with the Spring Festival approaching, the transportation is congested, and my mobile also ran out of battery. I would have called you earlier otherwise, just to avoid getting you worried…" After saying this, he showed his mobile to Liu Shuxian.
Liu Shuxian knew her son was not one to laze around. Her scolding was out of a parent's worry for their child.
"Alright, stop talking, I know you must be starving. Let's have lunch, I've kept some for you…" Liu Shuxian led her son into the house and went into the kitchen to fetch the warm food that was kept inside the electric rice cooker.
Returning his laptop bag to his room, Lv Zhong hurried to the dining room. The food on the dining table filled the room with an alluring aroma. Lv Zhong was indeed starving and started eating ravenously as soon as he got his bowl.
Lv Xiaojin, who was watching the TV while curled up on the sofa, suddenly stepped into the dining room in her slippers, casting doubtful glances at Lv Zhong.
"Xiaojin, why are you looking at your older brother like that? Did I become more handsome?" Lv Zhong cheerfully slurped his hot soup, joking around with Lv Xiaojin.
With a height of 1.75 meters, a ruggedly handsome face, and a strong body due to practicing national martial arts from an early age, Lv Zhong indeed had an air of masculinity. He was undeniably handsome.
Lv Xiaojin quickly nodded her small head and eagerly asked, "Brother, it's only been a day, but it seems like you've become a lot more handsome. Weird, how did you do it? Do you have any secrets, tell me…"
Hearing their daughter's words, Liu Shuxian and Lv Tianlin, who was reading a book in the living room, both curiously looked towards Lv Zhong.
At this moment, they also noticed the change in Lv Zhong!
Although his handsome face hasn't changed, they both could feel a change in Lv Zhong's temperament!
A day earlier, Lv Zhong seemed dispirited and would not talk much, let alone smile. But now, they could see a bright smile on Lv Zhong's face and an imposing spirit emanating from him.
Confidence!
Yes!
Lv Tianlin and Liu Shuxian finally noticed, Lv Zhong now emanated a profound confidence, an "absolute confidence of having everything under control."
The couple was overjoyed!
They understood; their always-confident son Lv Zhong was back! And he has become even more confident!
If Lv Zhong has become more confident, then his academic performance is sure to improve!
At this thought, the couple was beaming with joy.
Indeed, in their hearts, they placed great importance on Lv Zhong's academic achievements!
"Did I really get more handsome?" Lv Zhong was also a bit puzzled. He looked in the mirror before he left in the morning and he could be certain he did not notice any modifications to his appearance.
"Of course you've become more handsome, no, rather, you've become more charismatic. Brother, spill it now, what's your secret…" Lv Xiaojin prompted excitedly.
Lv Zhong glared at Lv Xiaojin, somewhat annoyed, "Naughty girl, your brother has always been this handsome and charismatic, alright? There's no secret."
"Xiaojin, don't bother your brother anymore, let him eat first!" Liu Shuxian happily ladled up more food for Lv Zhong, her eyes filled with affection.
Seeing her son regain his confidence gave her a sweet feeling transcending even that of honey.
Lv Tianlin was equally pleased. With a piece of off-tune Peking Opera on his lips, he did not join in the conversation with Lv Zhong, he just called out to Liu Shuxian next to him, "Shuxian, I have to go the hospital for rounds today, leaving a bit early."
"Go ahead, just come back early." Liu Shuxian simply replied without even looking up. At this moment, her eyes only saw her son.
Without taking any offense, Lv Tianlin cheerfully put on his shoes and headed out.
Seeing his mother bustling around him, Lv Zhong paused his meal, saying with a bitter smile, "Mom, you're too busy fussing over me, aren't you afraid you'll spoil me?"
"Exactly! Mom, you've never pampered me this much! Hmph! All you're seeing is my brother now…" Lv Xiaojin pouted, feeling a pang of jealousy.
Liu Shuxian gently rubbed Lv Xiaojin's head with a laugh, "Little rascal, haven't I pampered you enough? Are you actually jealous of your brother?"
Liu Shuxian was right. The one who gets the most pampering in the Lv family is not Lv Zhong, but the youngest, Lv Xiaojin. While their older sister, Lv Lei, has grown up, and Lv Zhong being always calm and composed, hardly ever acted childishly. Only Lv Xiaojin, the cute and spoiled girl, is adored by Liu Shuxian and Lv Tianlin.
"I'm not jealous!" The little girl retorted, lifting her chin defiantly.
Ignored by the unruly Xiaojin, Lv Zhong finished his meal, bid Liu Shuxian goodbye as he intended to take a nap, and then retreated to his small room. After locking the door, he prepared to refine his first Mother Insect— the Soul-Devouring Worm.
By now, Lv Zhong has greatly increased his Soul Energy, same as having reached the third level of the [Microcosmic Spirit Concentration Technique], and fully controlling that trace of True Spirit from Lv Yue. He was confident that he can refine the [Soul Devouring Bug] without harming his Divine Soul much.
Having received Lv Yue's memories, Lv Zhong now knew some methods to use the mysterious Plague Pearl.
Lying in bed, Lv Zhong drives a small amount of his Spiritual Sense towards the Plague Pearl in his Sea of Consciousness.
"Zi..."
A faint buzzing sound echoed in his mind, and, in an instant, Lv Zhong entered the Plague Pearl's space.
If Liu Shuxian were there, she'd probably be shocked. That's because Lv Zhong, who had just been lying on the bed, had suddenly and inexplicably vanished…
Entering this space for the second time, Lv Zhong carefully scrutinized everything about this space.
The sky here is a dull grey, the space is extremely barren and quiet, with not a sound to be heard.
In the center, the mysterious well was emitting a wisp of white fog. Not far from it, the huge deadwood proudly stood, with densely packed wormholes on it!
"These bugs will soon be my battle companions!" Looking at these sealed bugs that were motionless, a warm feeling arose in Lv Zhong's heart.
With these bugs, even if it is the End of Dharma Era now, Lv Zhong was confident that he could become stronger in a short time.
Following his memories, Lv Zhong's hands formed a strange seal, and a black Mother Insect about the size of a thumb's nail appeared in his hand.
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