The system is very abstract, fortunately I am also.

Chapter 490 Bubu Flower uses Parasitic Seed on Puni!
At times like this, one can only lament why no one keeps providing an ashtray in the restroom.

Ashtrays are actually very useful.

Haruki Murakami recounted this in his book "The Drumbeat of the Distant Place":

Someone asked Haruki Murakami if he knew how to transport four Germans and eight Japanese people in a Volkswagen.

Haruki Murakami didn't know, so the other person told him the answer: two Germans in the front seats, two Germans in the back seats, and eight oil-loving people on the ashtray.

Haruki Murakami suddenly realized what was going on, and so he wrote the story into his book.

Ladies and gentlemen, this ashtray is pretty amazing, isn't it?
In short, after hearing about Du Zhuo's unfortunate experience, Lin Li understood his decision.

This is indeed a huge shadow.

I feel that my experience at the time was similar to those who misunderstood the idea that "medicated oil can remove dirt from leather bags".

"Then you can smoke, Brother Du. I'll keep an eye on things for you." So Lin Li only acted as a concerned watchdog for a second before sincerely speaking up.

"Thanks."

Du Zhuo wasn't unlucky enough to run into someone catching people smoking. After relieving his craving, he got back into the car and continued to accompany Lin Li to complete the mission.

……

[Complete at least 10 requests from citizens of an unfamiliar empire while piloting a mech (10/10)]

midnight.

Later on, I had better luck and received more orders from women.

It was a little earlier than Lin Li had expected, not even Saturday morning, but just before midnight, the remaining six stages of the task were finally completed.

I thought I'd have to go to the bar street again at two or three in the morning, but now I don't have to bother.

Task 2 is complete.

[You have received the following rewards: Physical Improvement: Mech Synchronization Index +10; Random Ability *1; System Currency *150]

[You have acquired the active ability: Parasitic Seed]

【Parasitic Seed: Select a target within three meters and use it to plant a parasitic seed inside the target's body. This seed has no physical form, no negative effects, and cannot be detected by the target.】

The parasitic seed will replicate 20% of the target's positive "growth" gains during the parasitic period—"growth" encompasses physical strength, mental strength, knowledge, cultivation, ability, talent, etc.

— This replication is an additional replication, not a "growth" that steals from the parasitic target.

When the distance between it and its parasitic target is no more than three meters, it can retrieve the parasitic seed at any time and take back the "growth" that has been replicated inside, digesting and absorbing it.

When the "growth" segment no longer fits your current situation, it will be converted into an equivalent amount of basic or extended content that is suitable for you in that direction.

This ability has no cooldown, but only one parasitic seed can exist at a time.

When the parasitic target dies, the parasitic seed also dies.

At the same time, it can force the death of parasitic seeds remotely regardless of distance. When a parasitic seed dies, it will not gain any internal "growth" and will take a week to spawn a new parasitic seed.

Looking at the pop-up introduction of the new active ability, Lin Li raised an eyebrow in surprise.

Such a powerful blood-sucking ability.

No, it can't be considered a bloodsucker, or even a parasite. The term "symbiosis" is more appropriate because while this ability doesn't help the host, it also doesn't cause any negative effects on the host.

Since the skill has no cooldown, Lin Li simply selected Du Zhuo as the target and used "Parasitic Seed".

[Parasitization successful]

No unusual phenomena occurred. Lin Li saw nothing, and Du Zhuo felt nothing either. There was only a system notification. If it weren't for this message popping up, Lin Li wouldn't even know that he had successfully parasitized Du Zhuo.

This means that this ability is highly concealed and will not be detected by anyone when it is used—not even by the user, let alone by others.

However, Lin Li's feelings for Du Zhuo remained unchanged.

Just because he is now the parasitic target doesn't mean I can sense his location or his physical data. It seems that I and the parasitic target will not have any additional bond because of the parasitic relationship.

You have retrieved the parasitic seed.

[Currently digesting and absorbing the "growth" process.]

Digestion complete.

Three system notifications popped up in succession.

The digestion process was almost instantaneous, and Lin Li didn't feel that he had "grown" at all.

But that's normal. It only parasitized for a few seconds, and Du Zhuo is just playing on his phone right now. It would be strange if he could sense any changes.

Lin Li now has expectations in his heart.

He believed this ability was extremely powerful.

But not in the real world.

In reality, Linli has no suitable parasitic target at all.

Their own physical and mental strength is already at a level that humans cannot reach, and parasitism can only secretly replicate about 20%. Real-world "growth" is linear, with almost no possibility of instant success, so they can't actually absorb much.

The benefits that Lin Li can absorb are actually very small.

Better than nothing.

Hoping that this ability will steal some talent for you in reality is far less effective than using your current high level of comprehension to directly learn and cultivate yourself.

Of course, there's no harm in not using this ability, so Lin Li figured he could just find someone at the school to use it... like his own Yingbao, but it would just be to make sure it wasn't wasted.

There are indeed many more suitable parasitic targets than Chen Yuying. After all, Chen Yuying only learns knowledge in her daily life. Regarding this, Lin Li is considering the difficulty of retrieving the seed.

Once it is unable to get close to the parasitic target, there is no possibility of retrieving the seed, so the only option is to remotely control the seed to commit suicide.

But after committing suicide, not only did he lose his "growth," he also lost a week's worth of CDs, making it a losing proposition.

The fundamental reason for judging this ability to be powerful is that Lin Li is able to travel to another world.

The apocalypse, and the cultivation world, which should have the most dramatic effects.

In the post-apocalyptic world, awakened individuals will have their abilities enhanced after absorbing the "core".

As long as you parasitize and then retract during this period, you can replicate some of the benefits onto yourself.

This means that the "core," which was originally meaningless to him because he was not an awakened one, can now indirectly bring him benefits.

Furthermore, if this ability can also parasitize zombies and "mutants," Lin Li is quite looking forward to seeing what kind of "growth" it will produce.

Needless to say, the cultivation world is an even bigger story. The growth rate of stats in the cultivation world is absolutely exponential.

—The amount of spiritual energy that a cultivator in the "Tribulation Transcending Stage" can absorb and digest in a single breath is equivalent to that of a cultivator in the Qi Refining Stage, which would take the entire sky, or even more.

To put it in a more online gaming style.

The experience required to level up from level 95 to 96 can be given to a new level 1 character, allowing them to level up to 90 instantly.

However, the monsters that a level 95 character can fight when grinding for experience are definitely not monsters that a level 1 character can easily defeat.

The description of the ability includes the sentence, "When the 'growth' segment cannot fit your current situation, it will be converted into basic content that is suitable for you."

In other words, you don't need to worry about whether the "growth" you absorb is too profound or incomprehensible, because it doesn't matter, the system will take care of it.

Imagine planting a seed in the body of a top-tier cultivator in the cultivation world, making them cultivate diligently, and then absorbing it back – wouldn't that be incredibly satisfying?
Even after discounts, a single day of their dedicated effort might be equivalent to several months of my own hard work!

Although Daoist Shanqing and Deng Wen only possess spiritual bodies and their cultivation can no longer grow, Lin Li's current plan to parasitize the cultivation world does not target them.

—Now I can choose to "add a random location" when "returning", which means that I can appear in a new place in the cultivation world.

When the time comes, I should be able to use a "luck talisman" or something to appear in a normal cultivation world that is not a secret realm, right?
Lin Li's current plan is very good. He wants to find Taoist Shan Qing and Deng Wen to get some tokens or something, which can be used as the foundation for his livelihood after he gets out!
The "Nameless Forbidden Land"—which is the battlefield information of the ancient war between humans and demons—must definitely be of significance to the human race in the cultivation world, right?

It would be even better if Daoist Shanqing and Deng Wen had any sect or descendants. In short, by using this as a bridge, they might be able to meet a powerful figure who can normally improve their cultivation, and get close to him without his resistance, and use the "parasitic seed".

Then it can be used as a thigh accessory.

With this thought in mind, Lin Li felt that this ability had a very promising future, so he didn't hesitate any longer.

Purchase an "Ability Amplifier (+2)" and use it on a "Parasitic Seed".

Parasitic Seeds (+1):
Select a target within five meters... The parasitic seed will replicate 40% of the target's positive "growth" bonuses gained during the parasitism period... This ability has no cooldown, but only one parasitic seed can exist at a time... and a new parasitic seed needs one week to spawn.

Increases the casting range by 2 meters and the copy limit by 20%.

Lin Li no longer has any "Ability Amplifier (+1)" in stock. "+1" sells for 100 each, and "+2" sells for 120 each. It's a waste of 20, but it's still acceptable.

"Ability Amplifier (+2)" can only be purchased once a day, but just in time, it's past 12 o'clock and the purchase limit has been refreshed.

Buy another one and use it again.

Parasitic Seeds (+2):
Select a target within five meters... The parasitic seed will replicate 50% of the target's positive "growth" bonuses gained during parasitism... This ability has no cooldown, a maximum of two parasitic seeds can exist at once, and a single target can only have one seed... It takes one week for a new parasitic seed to be born.

This time the distance remains the same, the duplication limit only increases by 10%, but the seed limit increases by one, which is quite an exaggerated increase of more than 100%.

However, a new rule has been added that a target can only parasitize one seed.

Lin Li was quite satisfied.

After all that, I only had 110 system currency left. I had just received 150 system currency and then lost it all, including the principal and interest.

But money is meant to be spent, and I don't need to buy any big-ticket items right now, so it's not a big problem.

"Lin Li? Lin Li? Are you still taking orders?"

Although many thoughts flashed through Lin Li's mind, not much time had passed in reality. After noticing that Lin Li was somewhat distracted, Du Zhuo asked him with concern.

Lin Li then came to his senses. Seeing that the system did not pop up any more similar tasks, he smiled and nodded, then took out his phone to scan the payment code:
"Thank you for your hard work, Master Du. I have collected ten sets of experimental data, which is enough. This is very helpful for my research. I will transfer the rest of the money to you now. Thank you for staying up so late with me tonight."

"Let's add each other as friends. If I need anything similar again in the future, I'll just contact you."

Is that enough?

Upon receiving this answer, Du Zhuo felt somewhat unsatisfied.

After all, every extra moment meant several hundred yuan in income, which was a very large sum for an ordinary person like him from Xiling.

Lin Li has proven through practice that, setting aside his character and manner of speaking, his actions alone demonstrate his reliability.

Du Zhuo has begun to trust Lin Li.

"Yes, we may publish the research report in the top journal Rubbish. Master Du, you can look forward to it."

"Wow, I don't understand, but it sounds impressive. You young people are really something!" Du Zhuo generously offered emotional support, then, seeing Lin Li start the car again, he asked curiously, "Where are we going now?"

"Go back to the station, because my bicycle is still over there."

"Oh, oh," Du Zhuo suddenly realized, then after a moment's thought, asked, "So, are you going straight home or something later?"

“That’s right.” Lin Li nodded.

"Let's go grab some late-night snacks first, it's on me," Du Zhuo immediately said, revealing what he had just been thinking, then added somewhat shyly:

"Although it was all paid for by you, Lin Li, I've earned so much money after all, so I'll give you a little back. You've been busy all night, and it's Saturday now. I know a really good late-night snack stall around this time, it's absolutely delicious."

"No need, Uncle, this money is what you deserve," Lin Li said with a smile.

"No, no, I still want some." But Du Zhuo insisted earnestly, "Besides, Uncle is hungry too. You haven't eaten for so long, you must be hungry too, right?"

After declining several times but not being able to refuse, Lin Li gave up and nodded in agreement.

In fact, Lin Li didn't eat dinner after school. He went home, changed his clothes, and came to Nansang Station. If he weren't a cultivator, and if he hadn't taken some random manifestations and eaten some snacks along the way, his stomach would have been protesting long ago.

"Uncle, please give me a seat."

"Let me drive. You must be tired after driving all day. Anyway, I know where the station is. I'll take you there after we finish eating."

"also."

Lin Li didn't insist. Driving is actually quite boring, and now that there are no missions, he really doesn't want to drive.

So the two got off the bus and switched seats.

"Tsk," Du Zhuo, who got out of the car, turned up his collar, felt the cold wind of the night, and shivered: "It's so cold at night without sunlight, and it's also dark. Driving at night is easy to cause an accident. It's better during the day when there is sunshine."

Lin Li hesitated for a moment upon hearing this, looked at Du Zhuo, and after some deliberation, firmly gave his different opinion:
"The sun isn't actually that good."

"Uncle, don't you think the sun is too lewd?"

"I've been chased by Kuafu, shot by Houyi, and have had my period every day. Hundreds of millions of people in this world have touched their temples..."

"It's like a rotten crotch... I'm afraid of getting sick if I leave it out to dry... but it still sprays all over my face every morning without warning..."

Lin Li became increasingly disgusted as he spoke.

As for Du Zhuo...

“(゜▽゜)?”

Is someone who can say such a thing even human?

(End of this chapter)