Chapter 478: Chapter 477: The Trouble with Giving Gifts

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Seeing the two items in his hands, Xiong Kang felt bewildered—who am I, where am I.

After exchanging for the talisman manual from the points store, Lu Zixun took a look and realized that there wasn’t much he could use, so he waved over Zhen Zhuoxiu.

“Lord Xun, what’s up?”

Zhen Zhuoxiu trotted over with a smile and asked.

“Is there anything you want? I’ll transfer my points to you, you can pick whatever you like.”

Yawning, Lu Zixun transferred all his remaining points to Zhen Zhuoxiu.

Then, Zhen Zhuoxiu blinked, transferring the points back to Lu Zixun.

Not only did Lu Zixun’s points not decrease, but he also gained more than two thousand extra.

“The only thing I like in the points store is a dagger, which I’ve already exchanged. The other items don’t really enhance my strength, so no need to exchange for them.”

Hearing Zhen Zhuoxiu say this, Lu Zixun had to give up and prepared to start a shopping spree, buying whatever was expensive.

The items in the points store weren’t as undesirable as Lu Zixun had said.

It’s just that for Lu Zixun, who had the system, they could only be considered mid to low-tier items.

With elevated tastes, naturally, he wasn’t too impressed by these items.

Beside him, Xiong Kang packed away his items and watched Lu Zixun shopping as if he were browsing through some online platform.

Buying whatever caught his fancy, the act seemed amusing yet also made one realize that Lu Zixun’s strength had indeed become very formidable.

Laughter aside, Xiong Kang still transferred his own three thousand points to Lu Zixun.

Lu Zixun had already purchased the items he liked, and he had nothing else he wanted.

After experiencing the troubles of being wealthy in the points store, Lu Zixun contentedly stepped onto Xiong Kang’s shoulder and left the Trial Tower.

At the entrance of the Trial Tower, Qing Ling’er was chatting and laughing with a man.

The man wore gold-rimmed glasses, had a gentle demeanor, and was smiling at Qing Ling’er.

The scene of Qing Ling’er joking around with him reminded Lu Zixun of a saying,

The most beautiful moments are undoubtedly when she’s creating a ruckus, and he’s laughing.

“Kang Kang came out, and that little guy on his shoulder is Lu Zixun.”

Elbowing Wang Linfan beside her, Qing Ling’er softly made the introduction.

“Ding—Detected observation from Wang Linfan valued at +15000.”

He truly was on the brink of reaching J-level.

While Wang Linfan appraised Lu Zixun, Lu Zixun also got a general sense of Wang Linfan’s strength from the system.

But a Wang?

Could he be from the Wang Yicheng family?

“Xiao Kang, you’ve become a bit lazy lately, haven’t you?”

Smiling warmly at Lu Zixun, Wang Linfan’s gaze fell on Xiong Kang, and he teased him.

Xiong Kang just laughed helplessly, “Brother-in-law, what are you saying? I just recently advanced to S-level. It hasn’t even been a month, and I’m about to break into J-level. Is that slow?”

“That’s not what I meant.”

Pausing for a moment, Wang Linfan turned his attention to Lu Zixun, “Compared to Xiao Xun, your speed really isn’t up to par.”

To be fair, Lu Zixun quite liked Wang Linfan’s sly temperament.

It was just that Xiong Kang’s face instantly darkened with frustration as he looked helplessly at Qing Ling’er, “Sis, aren’t you going to deal with your husband? That attitude of his is unrivaled, and he’s the vice-chancellor to boot.”

“Well, he’s the vice-chancellor, and I’m nothing, so I can’t really control him.”

Covering her mouth to stifle a giggle, Qing Ling’er said this with utmost seriousness.

Xiong Kang’s expression grew even darker, and he prepared to leave with Lu Zixun, “Da Ju, we don’t have to eat this meal anymore, let’s go back.”

Xiong Kang’s deflated appearance made Lu Zixun laugh.

Jumping off Xiong Kang’s shoulder, he squatted next to Qing Ling’er: “I think I’m hungry, I want to go and eat.”

Xiong Kang, with a speechless face, looked at Lu Zixun as if he had nothing left to live for.

“Who are these two?”

At this moment, noticing Zhen Zhuoxiu and An Xiao standing beside her, Qing Ling’er asked.

“This is Da Ju brought out from the Trial Land, I don’t know them either.”

Shaking his head, Xiong Kang’s gaze fell on Lu Zixun, signaling him to introduce them.

After hearing this, Wang Linfan looked at An Xiao, pushed up his glasses, and pondered.

“This is Zhen Zhuoxiu, this is An Xiao.”

Lifting a paw, Lu Zixun pointed at the two, and that counted as an introduction.

Fortunately, Qing Ling’er wasn’t the kind to probe too deeply, so she nodded in greeting to the two and said,

“Come on over to our place for a meal, Linfan is a really good cook.”

An Xiao initially wanted to refuse.

But considering her current situation, she nodded in agreement.

She was eager to know what was going on in this world and the location of the World Tree.

While Zhen Zhuoxiu, feeling a bit embarrassed, scratched the back of his head: “I have to follow Lord Xun to Zone 13, I need to sort out some family matters today, sorry sis.”

“No problem, no problem, go ahead.”

With Zhen Zhuoxiu having said that, Qing Ling’er smiled, indicating it was fine.

Xiong Kang then gave Lu Zixun a look of admiration; somehow, this guy had recruited another capable helper without realizing it.

Getting into Wang Linfan’s car, Qing Ling’er held Lu Zixun in her arms, sitting in the passenger seat.

She stroked Lu Zixun’s back and asked, “Old Master Yang has nothing but praises for you, Da Ju, how did you manage it?”

“Maybe it’s because I’m pretty handsome.”

Wagging his tail from side to side, Lu Zixun boastfully replied.

“Pfft.”

Unable to hold back, Qing Ling’er laughed out loud, finding Lu Zixun too amusing.

His character reminded her of Yang Guohong’s most treasured granddaughter—Yang Youyou.

There must be a reason why Yang Guohong liked him so much.

However, thinking of Yang Youyou, Qing Ling’er suddenly felt a headache coming on.

Turning her head towards Wang Linfan, who was driving: “Youyou’s birthday is coming up soon, what should we give her?”

Hearing this question, Wang Linfan also felt a massive headache starting.

It would’ve been okay last year.

But this year it was Youyou’s coming-of-age celebration, and the gift needed to be more thoughtful.

“I’ll go back and discuss it with Dad first, and then we’ll decide as a family.”

He sighed, and as Wang Linfan’s sight fell on Lu Zixun, he said pensively, “Otherwise, we could give Da Ju as a gift, a young girl like Youyou would definitely love it.”

“If you’re not afraid of Da Ju beating you up, I have no objections.”

Qing Ling’er said laughingly and then sighed again, presumably troubled about the gift for Youyou.

Not understanding the fuss about giving a gift, Lu Zixun couldn’t help but ask: “Isn’t any gift just a token of thought? Why are you guys so distressed?”

“It’s partly because of the Yang Family, and partly because of Youyou’s personality…”

Before Qing Ling’er could explain further, they had arrived home and were ready to get out of the car.

Qing Ling’er shrugged: “I’ll tell you after we get out of the car.”