CHAPTER 25: CHAPTER 19: THE PRICE OF LOVE

Su Yue took the advancement pill overnight, since it was necessary before the joint exam, there was no need to wait.

Xu Baiyan didn’t exaggerate the efficacy; he indeed broke through, the detector showed a Qi Blood value of 14 cards.

But Su Yue felt something was off.

This 1 point of Qi Blood seemed somewhat hollow, like eating a belly full of instant noodles—though no longer hungry, not entirely at ease.

Maybe this is the side effect.

Actually, through subsequent hard practice, this 1 point of Qi Blood can still be solidified.

As an emergency solution for exams, it is also a method.

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Available diligence points: 101 points.

Diligence counter:

1. Sleep Exemption

2. Can be activated: Costs 100 diligence points

Qi Blood value: 14 cards.

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Finally, the diligence counter showed some changes.

When the diligence point reaches a round number of 100, the second skill can be activated, roughly matching Su Yue’s guess.

Consuming 100 diligence points directly, Su Yue felt a bit distressed.

With only 1 diligence point left, he couldn’t even exchange for a sleep exemption.

Activate.

Of course, Su Yue would never waste this kind of opportunity.

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[The Cost of Love]

Skill description: You can spend 100 diligence points to directly exchange for 1 card of Qi Blood value.

This skill is incremental.

The second redemption also increases 1 card of Qi Blood, but the diligence point consumption increases by 100 points.

After activating the skill, one limb of the body will enter a week-long paralysis period, with the paralyzed limb being random.

Activation reward: First use of the skill is free, second use starts directly at 200 diligence points.

System advice: If you love, you must hurt deeply.

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Looking at the simple and crude system interface, Su Yue fell into contemplation.

Could this system be my ex-girlfriend from the previous life?

To be honest, this [The Cost of Love], the effect is truly remarkable.

Directly raising 1 card of Qi Blood, it’s the same effect as the advancement pill, worth about 110,000.

And unlike the advancement pill’s ineffectiveness above 20 cards, this system skill clearly stands out.

But it’s just too expensive, and the cost is too high.

Using it for the first time, 100 diligence points.

Second time, it’s 200 points.

Third time, 300 points.

Tenth time, 1000 points.

Su Yue wants to increase 10 cards of Qi Blood, cumulatively costing 5500 diligence points.

Despairing.

Recently being oppressed by the major general, beaten by my sister, it took all that effort to accumulate 100 diligence points.

Not to mention 5000 points, Su Yue currently isn’t even confident in gathering 200 points.

And there’s also the cost of a limb being paralyzed for a week.

This cost is ruthless.

I wonder if my treasure counts as a limb, what if when I get a girlfriend, and sparks fly, my limb paralyzes, wouldn’t I be a waste?

Luckily, it’s only paralyzed for seven days.

Su Yue now firmly believes this system is crafted by his ex-girlfriend from the previous life.

It’s certainly not a diligence system, it should be called a ’die badly system’.

Exchange Qi Blood.

Since it’s free the first time, Su Yue did it without a second thought, fearing this unreliable system might go back on its word.

Buzz!

A mysterious sensation, Su Yue felt his blood boiling, and all physical metrics soared once again.

cards.

On the detector, a brand new number made Su Yue elated.

cards.

It has already exceeded the admission threshold for Class B Wuda, I’m a genius, it’s nailed, no argument!

And the Qi Blood value granted by the system, unlike the hollow nature of the advancement pill, is like what is achieved through hard training, utterly without discomfort.

"Now at 15 cards of Qi Blood, not far from 16 cards. Don’t know if I can break through by the final exam!

"Should be able to, I still have the military’s special supply of Qi Blood Pills."

Su Yue took a deep breath, marveling at why he was so outstanding.

Recently bullied by the major general and sister, his Qi Blood increased greatly, and with the advancement pill still having some residual effects, Su Yue can quickly reach 16 cards.

A sophomore with 16 cards, who would believe it?

Feeling thirsty, Su Yue had a cup of water in front of him, he instinctively reached out to grab it.

Huh.

Where’s my arm?

My arm?

Damn, my right arm is paralyzed, I can’t feel it.

Dazed by joy, Su Yue had already forgotten about the paralysis.

He wanted to drink water now, only to be shocked to find his right arm numb.

From the shoulder, it felt like having no arm at all.

Su Yue pinched his right arm with his left hand, without feeling, like a Jinhua ham hanging on his body.

This is terrible.

Su Yue wasn’t left-handed, he heavily relied on his right hand, and now it’s gone just like that.

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Available diligence points: 1 point.

Diligence counter:

1. Sleep Exemption: 3 points for 1 hour.

2. The Cost of Love: Paralysis countdown: 6 days 23 hours 59 minutes. Next cost: 200 points.

Qi Blood value: 15 cards.

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Su Yue awkwardly held the cup with his left hand to drink water.

This system is not friendly at all.

Sleepiness came.

Su Yue fell asleep, lacking enough diligence points, even losing the privilege for nighttime roaming.

The next day.

Su Yue continued with the school special training, but he wanted to kill Wang Lu Feng.

Under this beast’s propaganda, he became a total scumbag.

As for his right arm paralysis, he made up a reason, and no one asked much, after all, being beaten so severely by a senior from North Wu, it’s normal to recuperate.

A whole day passed quickly, the system only increased by 5 diligence points, indifferent as it may be.

Of these 5 diligence points, 4 points came from the effect of the 6th silver needle.

Su Yue’s Qi Blood value is already 15 cards; now he carries a weight of 120 pounds, planning to challenge 140 pounds after a few days.

After returning home, Su Jianjun was very happy.

He was planning how to design the house, thinking that soon this would truly become their home.

Su Jianzhou reminded him again that tomorrow was the day to visit Su Qingfeng.

Su Yue had already asked for leave early.

He asked Uncle about Xu Baiyan, and Su Jianzhou said that dad indeed adopted a daughter, but due to special circumstances, the daughter was taken away by the authorities, he had never met her.

So, Su Yue felt reassured, it seems to be true.

The fact that the other party could visit the prison, Dad should be very gratified.

Since Xu Baiyan didn’t mention visiting the home, Su Jianzhou didn’t insist on inviting her.

After all, Xu Baiyan never lived in Cengyan City, forcing her to recognize relatives wouldn’t make sense.

Morally blackmailing someone isn’t feasible, everyone has their own life.

"Oh, by the way, don’t hate your sister for beating you senseless."

Su Jianzhou suddenly said.

"What’s the use of hatred? My dad often says, it’s better to suffer losses early, seeing more storms, you won’t mind a little rain.

"If it’s for my own good, I’m a man, being magnanimous about it counts.

"If it’s intentional bullying, then I can only endure it, until I have the ability to fight back.

"No need to bear a grudge."

Su Yue smiled and walked away.

"This kid has improved a lot, knows how to adjust himself, good sign."

Su Jianzhou nodded.

Young people, being too rigid and easily broken, experiencing frustrations early isn’t necessarily a bad thing.

Late at night, Su Yue lay in bed.

"Dad, haven’t seen you for a year, are you doing well?"

Tossing and turning.

This time he didn’t use the sleep exemption, but strangely had insomnia.

Recalling his dad’s playful smile, Su Yue felt both excited and uneasy.

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’Let’s learn to meow like a cat together, let’s meow, meow, meow, meow, meow, act all cute in front of you~’

Early morning, Su Yue’s phone rang.

It was Xu Baiyan.

She seemed more anxious than him, sending the coordinates early, asking Su Yue to find her.

Uncle was disabled, and due to some special reasons, he couldn’t go to prison to visit.

Su Jianjun, being a primary school student, was also inconvenient to visit the prison.

As a direct relative of Su Qingfeng, Su Yue had the right to bring someone to visit.

Previously, he planned to go alone, this accompanying permission was wasted.

Now with Xu Baiyan’s appearance, it can be put to good use.

Xu Baiyan, not having a direct blood relationship with Su Qingfeng, couldn’t visit on her own either.

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