A Half Day at Home

It had been exactly one week since Chen Miemie transmigrated.

This past week, he had been constantly dealing with matters big and small every single day. If he wasn't looking for trouble, trouble was looking for him.

Today, the sixth day of the week and the day before his graduation exam, he decided to stay at home all day to rest and recuperate.

"Qinghua, Bobo, let me tell you, our household operates on a two-day weekend system. We must ensure two days of leisure time every week, and no overtime is allowed. Understood?"

"Understood."

In reality, Qinghua and Bobo didn't know what "going to work" meant, much less what "overtime" was.

Staying at home today didn't mean there was absolutely nothing to do.

Chen Miemie needed to familiarize himself with the large pile of equipment he had newly acquired.

After waking up in the morning, he combined breakfast and lunch into one meal. After eating, he began to take inventory of his belongings.

He temporarily commandeered the dining table and placed the treasures that had been appraised by Xiao Shuang last night onto it, one by one in order.

1. [Root of the Lucky Four-Leaf Clover], accompanied by the blessing of a Great Witch, increases luck.

This thing was the nail that the female assassin Ash had driven into his forehead twice right after he transmigrated. After all that, it turned out to be the source of his passive skill, "Witch's Luck."

2. A bottle of magic potion, from the witch Amber, with whom he had a blind date.

3. A kitchen knife that could cut through anything and a frying pan that could cook anything, from the [Chef].

Out of the [Chef]'s large box of kitchenware, only these two were [Mystic Items]. The side effect was that once used, one had to complete a sufficiently lavish meal. If there weren't enough ingredients on hand, the user would have to cut their own flesh to cook.

4. [Courage Essential Oil]: After application, it grants fearless courage, but the user loses all caution and fear, potentially causing them to lose their minds and challenge anomalies barehanded.

[Infinite Boomerang]: Once thrown, it is guaranteed to fly back, regardless of any obstacles in the way. However, its return trajectory and speed are completely random, so the user had better hope their head isn't in its path.

[Dancing Scissors]: Capable of automatically cutting fabric and sewing clothes that perfectly match a person's figure and temperament, but it will secretly add some horrifying designs that it considers "more fashionable."

These three came from the "stationery" set gifted by the Jiang family.

5. [Flower Hat Jellyfish Cap], [Silence Scarf], and [Loom of Fate]. These three came from last night's night market.

Chen Miemie felt that [Mystic Items] were not as good as anomalies.

To him, anomalies like Qinghua and Bobo became trustworthy companions after forming a contract; he could always entrust his back to them.

But [Mystic Items] were different. Although each one had powerful functions, their side effects were significant. Using them either required relying on sheer luck or keeping a guard up.

For example.

The [Flower Hat Jellyfish Cap] had sucked up a large bucket of his brain matter, and even then, it could only be said to be temporarily quiet and obedient. If on some day or [Day Without Tomorrow] his pre-stored brain matter balance in the hat ran low, the flower hat jellyfish might just start drilling into his head again.

Those kitchen utensils and the boomerang were the same. Relying on them was equivalent to gambling with his life every time; sooner or later, he'd be doomed.

"So, my foundation should still be focused on finding anomaly companions."

Qinghua and Bobo sat on two chairs by the dining table, making squeaking and huffing sounds.

The two of them were under the effect of Chen Miemie's [Silence Scarf], with murmuring ravings echoing in their ears.

Given that the [Intensity] of the [Silence Scarf] was only 1.6 during the day, they could break free at any time, but right now, the two volunteers were cooperating with Chen Miemie to test the effects.

The murmuring ravings had two effects. One could drive a person mad, but it required Chen Miemie's mysticism level to be much higher than the opponent's.

The other was the "silence" effect.

The name [Silence Scarf] wasn't given randomly. The "silence" effect was equivalent to interrupting others from using their abilities, temporarily turning mystics back into ordinary people. It was quite a terrifying power.

The last thing he needed to familiarize himself with was Chen Miemie's [Lifebound Object]—the [Loom of Fate].

The description was indeed grand and impressive, but Chen Miemie himself was completely in the dark, having no idea how to use it.

Xiao Shuang had given some advice.

She suggested that Chen Miemie learn knitting techniques and first knit a set of clothes for himself using moonlight.

Thus, this afternoon, Chen Miemie held four needles, temporarily playing the role of an auntie knitting a sweater.

"A day without anyone disturbing me is truly wonderful." For three whole hours, Chen Miemie hadn't even grasped the basics of knitting gloves.

Qinghua looked at his moonlight gloves, which were at 0.01% progress. "Chen Miemie, I think you need a teacher."

"Knock, knock~"

A knock sounded at the door.

Qinghua opened the door.

It was Joker.

Actually, every time Qinghua opened the door, Joker felt a lot of pressure, but he managed his expressions well and didn't show it.

Anyone standing this close to an anomaly would feel immense pressure, and a madman was no exception.

Chen Miemie, who was usually enthusiastic, wasn't very welcoming to him today.

"Well, well, Joker. It's just 6 years of time. We're neighbors, I'm not going to run away."

Joker couldn't follow Chen Miemie's train of thought; he had already forgotten about the 6-year time transfer.

To Joker, the concept of "borrowing" didn't exist. Once something left his hands, it belonged to someone else and had nothing to do with him anymore.

"I obtained information through special channels. In your graduation exam tomorrow, although the specific action plan is unclear, it is certain that the Fog Church's operation has not been canceled."

So Joker had come to tip him off.

The [Chef]'s partner was still in some corner of Sixiang City, ready to strike.

Seeing that Joker didn't mention returning the time, Chen Miemie's attitude changed again, restoring his enthusiasm.

"Easy to say. I got it, thank you for the information. Since you're here, don't leave yet. Stay for dinner before going back."

Joker glanced at the table.

Sure enough, the main dish was another large plate of pineapple roast chicken.

He rarely lied: "I've already eaten. I have things to do tonight, so I'll be leaving first."

After Joker left.

Chen Miemie felt a bit guilty. He felt his reluctance to pay back the debt earlier was a bit too obvious, and he worried it might harm their good neighborly relationship.

Look, the guy wasn't even willing to stay for a simple meal.

After dinner.

The time reached 6:00 PM.

Chen Miemie had also mastered the process of elimination and knew that tonight must be the Eternal Moon.

Pale yellow moonlight spilled in through the window.

Chen Miemie's eyes turned into two half-moons.

Qinghua and Bobo once again became reserved and awe-struck.

The four needles of the [Loom of Fate] stood upright on the table.

The crowd of previously unruly mystic items now resembled quails, trembling slightly.

Chen Miemie swept his gaze over the mystic items, his profound look seeing right through them.

At this moment, all the [Mystic Items] lost their side effects.

From this moment on, until the [Day Without Tomorrow], the invincible six hours had arrived.

"It's time to make good use of this period and go out for some activity." Chen Miemie flicked the tail of the [Silence Scarf] behind him and walked out the door.