I drew a talisman to save the sun from its bleeding state.

Chapter 37 Liu Zhen: I really want to strangle this Zhou Moling

Liu Zhen pressed the ring on his finger, turning it over several times, his face turning slightly green. This child's cultivation level was too low; he really couldn't find a suitable gift for him.

Liu Zhen glanced at the bedroom several times, then came up with a good idea and hurriedly dialed the phone: "Prepare some beginner cultivation resources for me, yes, lightning-based ones."

"What kind of beginner level are you at? Just finished your tribulation?"

Liu Zhen lowered his voice and covered his phone: "It's like the introductory stage of cultivation for mortals."

"...Brother Liu, what do you need this for? I can't even find this kind of thing while scavenging for trash. What's wrong? Are you having a child out of wedlock? An illegitimate child? Don't you have a wife? Besides, even if you're giving it to the child, you should at least use something better, why do you need this kind of thing?"

Liu Zhen: "Mind your own business! Hurry up and bring it over, or I'll kick your ass when I get back. And don't you dare tell anyone about this. If I hear anyone else talking about it, I'll take you down!"

"Okay, okay, I'll go find it right away, and I'll definitely deliver it myself!"

Liu Zhen hung up the phone, his expression softening. This kid might be a bit mischievous, but he's reliable; at least he won't leak anything. But this kid's currently practicing… well, I'll give it to him tomorrow. Hmm, should I also prepare some cultivation techniques, pills, or magic weapons?

Five Thunder Punishment! What does this kid need for cultivation again? This is homework from so many years ago, what did the teacher talk about back then? Oh my god, I fell asleep!

Liu Zhen was so worried that he kept scratching his head.

……

"Ring ring..."

The alarm clock rang.

Zhou Zheng opened his eyes and exhaled.

[Rejuvenation Technique: Defense increased by 20 points, maximum energy increased by 20 points]

[Rejuvenation Technique Level 1 → Rejuvenation Technique Level 2]

"Tsk, I always feel like even eight hours of daily training isn't fast enough."

Theoretically, this internal skill can be mastered in 60 hours. But in reality, even if you practice for 8 hours a day, it would still take more than a week to master it.

Once the thought arose in his mind, Zhou Zheng absorbed and processed it, then comforted himself that he shouldn't be impatient.

Before practicing, I didn't realize this. Only after starting to practice did I realize that for a mortal like myself, thoughts are ever-changing like underwater currents, and distracting ideas are like leaves in a forest. If I'm progressing at this pace, it proves that this is the pace I should be at, not blindly pursuing speed. Pursuing speed only leads to a rough foundation, ultimately harming me in real combat.

"That's right, I've been very diligent. I practice internal energy at night and other skills during the day. I shouldn't be too hard on myself."

Zhou Zheng was in a good mood. He put on his clothes, got out of bed, and went to wash up and eat.

As soon as the door opened, Aunt Xue Ting was standing in the doorway, pacing back and forth with her arms clasped together.

Zhou Zheng: "Hmm? What's wrong, Auntie?"

Aunt Xue Ting turned around and said with a smile, "Auntie would like to invite you to have a meal with everyone, at least breakfast together. Otherwise, it'll be too awkward if we don't see each other in the morning and evening."

Zhou Zheng glanced at the dining table. Xiao Zhengjun sat at the head of the table, his expression as solemn as ever, showing no trace of the humiliation he had felt the night before.

Xiaoxue, Xuan Yizi, and Tang Ying were also at the dining table.

"Okay, I'll wash my face and come right away."

Aunt Xue Ting beamed with joy: "Alright, Auntie knew you were a good boy. Oh, look at Auntie's mouth, she's treating you like a child. Master Zhou, don't mind."

Zhou Zheng smiled and waved his hand: "It's alright, Auntie is the same age as my mom, she can understand."

Zhou Zheng quickened his pace to wash up. Although he personally disliked Xiao Zhengjun's actions, his work was indeed very important, so he shouldn't waste his time.

After washing up, I quickly went to the dining table and sat down in the seat that had been reserved for me. I turned my head and saw Xiaoxue sitting next to me with a pout, yawning from time to time.

It's clear that getting up early is very difficult for her.

Xiao Zhengjun picked up his soy milk, took a sip, paused for a moment, and then asked, "Master Zhou, is this your new friend?"

Zhou Zheng looked at Liu Zhen, who gave him a kind smile, showing goodwill.

Stop laughing, uncle. Your laughter sounds like you're threatening someone.

Zhou Zheng: "...Liu Zhen, the big boss of Lei Department, is a good person, but he has a sharp tongue."

Zhou Zheng decided to be forgiving and didn't intend to continue arguing with Liu Zhen. He would accept Liu Zhen doing his job well, or not, as long as he didn't cause trouble.

Liu Zhen laughed heartily: "I wouldn't call myself a big shot, but there aren't many people above me in Ganzhou. Brother, I was wrong last night. I've prepared a gift for you. I noticed your hands are rather empty. How about this storage ring? A twenty-cubic-meter storage ring!"

It's a pity you're new to this industry, little brother. I was originally thinking of giving you a 50-square-meter apartment, but those are a bit too much trouble to use.

Liu Zhen took out an antique, dark iron ring from the inside pocket of his clothes and handed it to Zhou Zheng.

Zhou Zheng raised an eyebrow: "A storage ring? The kind where you can put things in?"

Liu Zhen grinned from ear to ear: "Yes, yes, try it on and see if it fits your hand."

Zhou Zheng put the ring on the ring finger of his left hand. The iron-black storage ring automatically shrank. He input spiritual power into it, and a space appeared in his mind, containing a bunch of good things that looked expensive.

Zhou Zheng smiled, took off the storage ring, and returned it to the table: "Thank you, but I don't need it. We're not related, so there's no need for that."

If the gift is too expensive, there's no need to accept it.

Liu Zhen: "...Brother, don't be like this. Aren't you determined to tell Lei Zu about me?"

Zhou Zheng nodded sincerely: "Yes."

Liu Zhen took a deep breath, fully realizing how difficult it was to coax a child: "This isn't that valuable, you can take it."

Zhou Zheng laughed: "If it's not precious, why did you give it to me?"

Liu Zhen: "...These are actually very precious, why don't you take them?"

Zhou Zheng laughed: "You're giving Zhengui back to me? Are you trying to take advantage of me?"

Liu Zhen felt a chill run down his spine. Who was this person?! Were they determined to file a complaint?!

Xiao Zhengjun tapped the table lightly with his fingers: "Master Zhou, what brings Liu Zhen here?"

Zhou Zheng: "He was supposed to protect me, but unfortunately he offended me right away. I have a very bad impression of this master."

Xiao Zhengjun: "...You're very strong, aren't you?"

Liu Zhen interjected, "They are extremely strong, strong enough to rank among the top 300 in the state."

Zhou Zheng was surprised: "It doesn't sound very strong."

Liu Zhen really wanted to strangle this demon spirit. "I'm comparing myself to those who have undergone tribulation. Who are you comparing me to?"

Xiao Zhengjun frowned, fully appreciating how troublesome Zhou Zheng could be when he got into trouble.

When someone came to visit, Xiao Zhengjun naturally checked the security camera footage and learned that Liu Zhen had descended from the sky as lightning, demonstrating extraordinary strength. However, this week, the troublemaker had been relentlessly pursuing their offense, which was causing him a lot of headaches.

Xiao Zhengjun smoothed things over, saying, "We'll be working together from now on, so Master Zhou, there's no need to be so formal. Some things are best left unsaid; there's no need to be like this. Xiaoxue will still need your protection in the future."

Xue Ting looked at her husband in surprise.

Xiaoxue, no longer bored, started poking at the plate with her straw and looked at her father in surprise.

Zhou Zheng raised an eyebrow slightly: "Alright, let's go then. Brother Liu, just pick two things for me, I don't need the rest. We're even."

Liu Zhen's brow relaxed, and he grabbed his storage ring, taking out a stone crackling with lightning and a paper book: "Alright, then it'll be the lightning stone and the cultivation technique, how about that?"

Zhou Zheng picked up the thunderstone with his bare hands: "I'll take this stone. I won't use the cultivation technique for now. Low-level techniques are quick to cultivate, while high-level techniques take too long to develop."

Low-level cultivation techniques also have their advantages; they are quick to develop and can rapidly build up combat power in a short period of time.

Liu Zhen had no choice but to put away his cultivation technique for now and put his storage ring inside his clothes: "Alright, as long as you don't get angry."

It's good that they've been given away; this is a good start. This child can't possibly stop cultivating, can he? As long as he cultivates, the remaining items can be given away.

Xiao Zhengjun picked up the soy milk and drank it all in one gulp. He wiped his mouth, stood up, and said, "I'm going to work. You guys continue eating."

Xue Ting hurriedly stood up: "Hey, are you in such a hurry to leave? We haven't even talked about our daughter yet."

Zhou Zheng sat as steady as a mountain, swallowed his soy milk, and said, "Auntie, we've finished talking, let's leave it at that."

Xiao Zhengjun waved to his daughter, turned and left, swift and decisive, without the slightest hesitation.

Xiaoxue looked completely bewildered: "...You two made up? When did you finish talking about me? I didn't know."

Zhou Zheng smiled and placed the fried dough sticks on her plate: "Let me summarize for you. Your dad and I took the initiative to make amends and reconcile, Brother Liu will take care of you, and I forgive Brother Liu's behavior last night. You don't need to worry about my relationship with your dad; we both just wanted what was best for you."

I meant well, but your dad's was different; his good intentions were mixed up.