Extra Update 2 for Reader "Sugarcane Residue"

Bonus chapter for reader [Sugarcane Bagasse] (Second Update). Many thanks to the patron!

Liu Zheng had bought a lot of food.

Reasonably speaking, the amount was enough to stuff them all, but he simply wanted everyone to have a good meal.

But as it happened, Lin Mo was there.

When the bone of the last half-leg of roast lamb was tossed into the trash can with a heavy thud, Liu Zheng's eyelid twitched in sync with the sound.

Lin Mo had completely polished off everything the others couldn't finish.

Old Bai looked at the mountain of empty food containers, then at the composed and relaxed Lin Mo, and finally couldn't hold back.

"You... you can really eat, can't you?"

Lin Mo pulled out a tissue and slowly wiped his mouth.

"If I couldn't eat, how would I have won against the instructor in arm wrestling?"

At these words, Old Bai instantly went silent, his face written with total concession.

Liu Zheng and Old Bai exchanged a glance, both seeing a hint of helplessness in the other's eyes.

The atmosphere settled into the quiet satisfaction that follows a meal. Lin Mo tossed the used tissue into the trash, his expression turning serious.

"Meal's over, so we can talk business."

Lin Mo reached into his pocket. When his hand emerged, his fingers were clasping several folded yellow paper talismans.

"This is a Rejuvenation Talisman. It can treat injuries; it can pull someone back even from heavy wounds. This is an Invisibility Talisman. It can hide your physical form and aura, though the effect only lasts for five minutes."

Lin Mo's finger tapped the final talisman. Its patterns were the most complex, with a faint, flowing light shimmering within.

"This is the Five Thunders Talisman. It's very powerful. Striking a few Shouzhens dead at once wouldn't be a problem."

Shouzhen pointed at himself, his expression asking: Me?

Lin Mo paused, then added, "The Mister said these are the assistance he is providing you."

Liu Zheng's gaze was fixed tight on the three types of yellow talismans, his Adam's apple bobbing. A massive sense of surprise and joy rose in his heart.

Among them, there were three Rejuvenation Talismans and five Invisibility Talismans.

The most powerful Five Thunders Talisman, though there was only one, was the trump card of trump cards.

Liu Zheng looked at the talismans on the table and couldn't help looking at Lin Mo with hope: "Is... is this all?"

"'Is this all?' You talk big. A Five Thunders Talisman that can strike several Shouzhens dead is very powerful, okay?"

A look of impatience appeared on his face.

"Don't want them? Fine. If you don't want them, I'll take them back. I can use them myself."

Saying this, Lin Mo reached out, making a move to take the talismans back.

"I want them!"

Liu Zheng's reaction was faster than his. He practically pounced, pinning the stack of yellow talismans to the table with a death grip, as if protecting a peerless treasure.

The force was so great his knuckles turned white.

At this moment, the silent Shouzhen also took two pieces of jade from his pocket and placed them gently on the table.

"Actually, there is also this. Layman Lin just delivered these spiritual treasures, saying they can keep us safe."

Looking at the talismans and jade on the table, Liu Zheng felt his heart settle slightly, knowing he couldn't ask for more.

"What about you?"

"Me?" Lin Mo blinked, looking the picture of innocence. "I'm a student. My mission is to deliver the goods and incidentally bum a meal."

Liu Zheng almost choked on his breath.

This kid brings out items that are terrifyingly powerful one after another, yet claims he's just here to bum a meal?

He touched the life-saving yellow talismans in his pocket, then looked at the jade on the table. Eventually, all his emotions dissolved into a long sigh.

"Fine."

Liu Zheng's voice held a trace of exhaustion, but also a sense of relief.

"Beixuan Zhenren has already prepared a lot for us. After all, you two are helping us for free."

Liu Zheng meant this sincerely. He hadn't wanted Lin Mo to get dragged into these matters in the first place.

If it were Beixuan Zhenren, he would naturally hope for more assistance.

In Liu Zheng's heart, he strongly believed in the saying that with great power comes great responsibility.

So, he hoped those with ability would contribute their strength.

As for a "flower of the motherland" like Lin Mo, he should just focus on growing up well.

"What do you mean 'for free'? Maybe in the future, I'll need your people's help with some mundane worldly matters."

Liu Zheng nodded repeatedly. "Of course, of course."

Actually, there were many layers of meaning in those words. Regardless, the fact that Lin Mo was willing to cooperate and maintain relations with them was good news to Liu Zheng.

After explaining how to use the yellow talismans, Lin Mo stood up.

"Alright, the rest is up to you."

With that, Lin Mo got up to leave.

He had worried his heart out for these few people. After all, he was the future ruler of the planet, but upholding justice was something that still had to be done.

It was just like how, for many people, the first thought upon gaining power isn't to abstain from meat, but to execute the justice within their hearts.

Lin Mo went downstairs, turned, and headed toward the street.

From the upstairs window, Liu Zheng watched Lin Mo recede into the distance and sighed.

"That guy, he's finally gone."

Shouzhen couldn't help saying, "Layman Lin is actually quite a nice person."

"True. Although his tongue is sharp, he and Beixuan Zhenren have indeed given us a lot of help."

As he spoke, Liu Zheng distributed the Invisibility Talismans to Shouzhen and Xia Zhi.

Shouzhen pushed the Invisibility Talisman back.

"This humble Daoist does not need it. After all, Layman Liu, you still have to go to Pengcheng. Yangcheng is very safe."

Liu Zheng didn't stand on ceremony.

Meanwhile, Shouzhen put away the Invisibility Talisman meant for her, as she and Ning Qingcheng were the targets, so the Invisibility Talisman would be very effective.

As for the Rejuvenation Talisman, Shouzhen asked for one, serving as a safety net.

The remaining yellow talismans were all taken by Liu Zheng and Old Bai.

Xia Zhi, meanwhile, continued to flip through the files, which recorded various transfer orders and the reasons why the coast guard hadn't mobilized at the time.

A thought rose in the bottom of her heart.

......

Early the next morning, just as Shouzhen woke up, he saw Xia Zhi applying makeup.

The makeup supplies had been brought by Liu Zheng, specifically to facilitate Xia Zhi's disguise so she could go out.

After all, they were a team, not prisoners under house arrest. So if Xia Zhi wanted to go out for a walk, Liu Zheng would naturally cooperate, provided that Xia Zhi disguised herself.

"Is Layman Xia planning to go out?" Shouzhen asked seriously.

Xia Zhi nodded while applying her makeup.

"Yeah, I'm going to find an internet cafe to look up some information. I'll be back before noon. I'll bring you back some food."

"Okay, then Layman Xia must be careful. If anything happens, call me, and I will come immediately."

Shouzhen spoke very seriously.

Xia Zhi also nodded seriously. After checking the items on her person, she spoke.

"Daoist Shouzhen, don't worry. I'll just be nearby."

After speaking, she put on a baseball cap and a pair of thick-rimmed glasses.

Added to that was a face full of whiskers.

There wasn't a trace of a girl left on her; she looked exactly like a man.

Except her build was slightly lacking.

Xia Zhi left the room, heading straight for the nearest internet cafe. There was an idea she needed to verify.

Shouzhen, meanwhile, stood to the side scratching his head, watching Xia Zhi hurry away.

He felt something was a bit off about this, but Liu Zheng and Old Bai had already set out early in the morning.