The system is very abstract, fortunately I am also.

Chapter 495 Xi Ling was actually filming The Matrix
The Voice of All Things—just by the name, this ability sounds pretty high-class.

Looking at the description, it's not bad either.

The fact that it can directly command low-intelligence creatures sounds quite domineering, judging from the description.

I just don't know what the criteria are for judging someone with low intelligence.

Are we talking about animals like cats and dogs that can understand some human commands? Or are we referring to insects that cannot communicate?

At least the latter should be considered, right?

Does that mean that in the future, in the summer I can command all mosquitoes to bite my skin, all flies to crawl on my body for food, and all roundworms to crawl into my buttocks?

That means the future looks promising.

Unfortunately, this ability can only make all things understand its language, but it cannot make the user understand what they are saying. So even if the ability is used, the user can only communicate in the simplest way using body language.

Putting reality aside, are zombies even considered living beings?

If we're talking about those low-level zombies who were once human but now, apart from non-mutants, act entirely on instinct, are they considered low-intelligence or high-intelligence creatures in the eyes of "Voice of All Things"?

The same goes for black worms. If you can command both zombies and black worms, the rating of this ability can be raised by one level.

I have a lot of ideas about this ability, but I haven't accumulated any attempts yet, so there's no way to test it. I'll talk about it later.

Lin Li turned his gaze to the [Shop].

After completing Task 3, Lin Li received 200 System Currency, bringing his total System Currency to 5500, enough to unlock the ninth item slot: "Refreshable Item Slot 8".

The reason why slot 8 is the ninth is because I received a "product slot 0" as a reward from a previous task.

【"Celestial Talisman": 50 System Currency (Limit 1 per day)】

【Heavenly Secret Talisman: It can be used by dripping blood onto the body. After use, it will completely disrupt the target's heavenly secrets, making it impossible for others to calculate, deduce, or track the target.

The duration of the disruption varies from 10 minutes to 24 hours depending on the opponent's strength. If the interval between uses of this talisman is less than three days, its effectiveness will be halved.

The new talisman item is rather useless to Lin Li, since he himself is an existence that cannot be predicted due to the system.

I reckon that in the end, considering the price isn't too high, people will buy one to fill their inventory and then find a chance to refresh it.

The next item slot requires accumulating 6600 system currency, but now my task panel only has two tasks left: "Blind Date" and "Academic Wisdom Realm". Compared to when all six task panels were full a while ago, it seems a bit empty.

I'm still not used to it.

Hmm, I can wander around in my free time and see if I can activate some new tasks.

After dealing with the changes brought about by the system, Lin Li returned his gaze to reality, where Yang Liang was still driving his simple, unassuming road at night.

After glancing out the window for a while, Lin Li couldn't help but speak up, feeling lonely:
"Uncle, as the people's demon-suppressing envoy, I want to test your professional skills."

Before Yang Liang could say anything in refusal, Lin Li spoke up directly:

"There's a serial killer who specifically targets boys around sixteen or seventeen years old and enjoys dismembering bodies. So, when you solve the case and search his house for evidence, what will you find?"

Yang Liang: "..."

This is the Ten-Bag Boys!

Although Yang Liang knew the answer, he also knew one thing—he absolutely could not reveal the answer Lin Li wanted at this moment! Otherwise, it would never end!

So let's just use the silent treatment.

Lin Li: "We will find the murder weapon, blood-stained clothes, evidence of the crime, and memorabilia belonging to the victim."

Yang Liang: "?"

Damn it, I thought you were going to mess with me, but you didn't. That's a kind of mess with me too!
Yang Liang took a deep breath, and while employing passive-aggressive tactics, he turned up the volume of the car radio, attempting to express his attitude and shut Lin Li up.

This is a radio program, and it's currently connected via telephone.

The call is connected.

Host: "Hello, can you hear me?"

"Hey, host, I just found a wallet on the road while I was driving. There's five thousand yuan in it," the caller said immediately.

A significant portion of car radio channels are specifically designed for drivers.

Host: "Okay, I understand. Please leave your phone number and the exact location where you found it, and our program will help you find the owner."

The listener chuckled and said, "You misunderstood. I wanted to request Da Zhangwei's 'Bei'er Shuang' to describe my current mood."

Host, Yang Liang: "?"

Lin Li: "()!"

"The sky is so bright~ the earth is so vast~ my emotions are so surging~ my heart is so carefree~ the song is so melodious~ the tune is so wild~ everything is so enjoyable~ today I'm just having a blast~ ha yi yo oh oh~ ha yi yo oh oh..."

Lin Li was thoroughly enjoying himself, and thus he eagerly began to speak:
"Uncle, what's the phone number for this radio station? I'm in a good mood tonight and want to share it with everyone."

Yang Liang: "..."

At that moment, Yang Liang suddenly had a terrifying guess.

Brain in a vat.

This is a hypothetical scenario: a person's brain is cut off from their body and placed in a tank containing a nutrient solution to keep the brain alive. The brain's nerve endings are connected to a computer, which sends information to the brain according to a program to maintain the illusion that everything is completely normal. To the person, it seems that people, objects, and the sky still exist, and their own movements and bodily sensations can be input. This brain can also have memories inputted or extracted.

That's why I'm bringing this up now.

It was because Yang Liang felt that perhaps... the entire Nansang was a giant brain in a vat.

Otherwise, there's no way to explain why there are so many neurotics in Nansang; there are neurotics everywhere!
Why do I run into someone even when I'm broadcasting?!

Some, exasperated, remained silent, simply changing the radio channel immediately.

"Attention drivers, the latest road condition update: There was a minor collision between two vehicles on Donghu Road tonight."

As a result, traffic is currently slow and congested in the eastbound direction of this section of the road.

Drivers passing through this area are advised to drive carefully, avoid the accident scene, and consider taking alternative routes such as Binjiang Road. When driving at night, please maintain a safe following distance and pay attention to safety.

Yang Liang breathed a sigh of relief, his eyes lighting up.

This is great; it's a human radio station that shares real-time traffic information with drivers.

Yay, it's a human!
Lin Li's eyes lit up: "Holy crap, we can eat cantaloupe in winter? Uncle Yang, this is an out-of-season cantaloupe. I heard on the radio that there are only two truckloads left, right? The line is blocking the road! Uncle, please, take me there to buy a few pounds! I really want to eat this!"

Yang Liang: "..."

Who the hell told this kid that the two cars that collided were carrying two carts of melons?

Yang Liang took a deep breath, rounding it up, and inhaled back all the relaxation he had just experienced.

If the radio station is basic, then the passengers won't be.

Yang Liang finally understood one thing: when the people on the bus are not human, no matter how human the radio content is, it will be of no use.

In Nan Sang's brain, which is like a jar, Lin Li is like the grime in the folds of the brain.

"Lin Li, there's no need to go out of our way to buy it. There are only two cars, and by the time we get there, everything will probably be packed. Here's what we'll do: as long as you keep quiet the rest of the way, I'll buy two bags of cantaloupes and bring them to you later, okay?"

Therefore, with a relieved expression on his face, Yang Liang made a sincere request.

Lin Lile laughed out loud, nodded, and stopped tormenting Yang Liang.

Actually, there are still some things I want to say, but I'll save them for when I'll torment Uncle Yan next time.

Keep quiet for the rest of the time. Twenty minutes later, the car has arrived at the entrance of the residential area.

"We've arrived, Lin Li." This was the most genuine smile on Yang Liang's face.

"Alright, see you next time, Uncle." "I just hope that 'next time' you're talking about can be a little longer, preferably next year," Yang Liang said irritably.

“That’s a bit difficult, Uncle,” Lin Li said with a smile as he got out of the car and waved to the overhead beam in the driver’s seat. “Good night.”

Yang Liang suddenly realized that the words "goodnight" have completely different meanings when spoken by different people.

Hearing "goodnight" from an ordinary person.

That was a polite and courteous greeting.

To hear "goodnight" from someone you like.

That was the clarion call of love's charge.

Hearing "Goodnight" from Lu Xun's mouth.

That is, "In this short sentence, the word 'evening' indicates the time, which makes people think of the darkness of the sky, symbolizing the darkness of the society at that time. Under this dark sky, people feel 'peace,' which reflects the numbness of the people. The final period further reflects Lu Xun's 'pity for their misfortune and anger at their lack of struggle' towards the numbness of the people."

As for the "goodnight" heard from Lin Li.

That's simply a criminal warning: "Uncle, you just wait, I'll have someone deal with you sooner or later."

With a heavy heart, Yang Liang sighed, waved to Lin Li, and stepped on the gas, driving away from this place of trouble.

Lin Li returned to his home, where he was alone, with ease.

Lin Li: "Transfer 500" as final payment.

Stool: "Received"

"Stool: Thanks, bro! How was tonight?"

Lin Li: Yeah, it went smoothly. You can give the little gold nugget you've been holding onto to Li Sheng yourself.

"Stool: Got it! By the way, bro, do you still need me to help you with the undercover work on the fake cigarettes? Brother Sheng still has many friends and channels. Although he'll probably lay low for a while after being arrested here, given some time, he can definitely infiltrate again."

Lin Li: No need for that. I'm quite satisfied with this one. I have no intention of doing it again. Let's stay in the shadows for now and let Li Sheng do what he needs to do. I'll contact you again if I need anything later.

Looking at Lin Li's messages, Dengzi, who was at home on the weekend, felt a little regretful.

After all, being the middleman between Lin Li and Li Sheng is really profitable—at least in the student sector, it's extremely profitable.

If someone asked me what I need most, setting aside money, I would probably answer that it's money, which is irrelevant.

However, not having money isn't always a bad thing. After all, a stool once saved a life because it didn't have any money.

—A friend of mine asked to borrow money for his girlfriend's abortion, but I didn't lend it to him because I didn't have any money at all.

The child's fate was the same as his mother's: a student.

It can be said that he avoided eighteen years of detours from the moment he was born.

When this child grows up, he can borrow some money from him, after all, he is his savior.

"Stool: Got it, bro. Just let me know if you need anything. I know more and more people now, and I can help with more things."

Lin Li: Mm-hmm.

Lin Li did indeed need help with something, but he didn't plan to look for a stool.

It's not that I don't consider the stool a friend, but rather that he probably can't help me with much this time.

—Used cars.

It's not that Lin Li is particularly eager to buy a car; he doesn't have that urge yet, and he doesn't really need one normally. In fact, it's something he's been thinking about along the way, an attempt to activate a new mission.

After all, the system's missions now have two directions: the world of cultivation and the world of mecha.

Theoretically, if the mission content corresponds to the worlds you can visit each week, there should also be a post-apocalyptic world mission, but so far, I haven't triggered it even once, so I'm not considering it.

This is what a stupid system is like.

While the rewards for missions in the cultivation world are better compared to those in the mecha world—after all, cultivation techniques and levels of cultivation can fundamentally improve one's strength—they are still quite different.

The problem is that the trigger points for missions in the cultivation world are too broad, so much so that most real-world objects can trigger missions if you get stuck on them, making it unsuitable for targeted exploration.

But the world of mecha is different.

Because it's obvious that the system identifies real-world electrified vehicles as mechs, and by maneuvering around them, the chances of triggering missions are much higher.

If it weren't for the fact that he wasn't qualified to take the driving test for types of licenses like A1, A2, B1, and B2, Lin Li would have definitely signed up for one.

If getting a driver's license can trigger a mission, then owning a car can probably trigger one too, right?
As for buying a new car from a 4S store... well, it's a pity, I'm short on cash.

However, it's not that I'll completely avoid going. After I've tried out the used cars, it's not out of the question to just look without buying.

Whether it's used cars or 4S stores, it's extremely difficult for Dengzi to provide assistance. He has indeed been slowly expanding his network of relationships thanks to Lin Li's efforts, but most of his so-called relationships are within a few vocational schools.

As for this kind of situation, he might be able to help, but only to a limited extent.

Lin Li plans to entrust the task to Brother Sun, whom he met early this morning and who is particularly capable.

Remember Brother Sun from the underworld!
Brother Sun got a tattoo inside his briefcase, then went inside to take the civil service exam, and came out to become a gangster. He's practically the complete evolution of a stool.

According to unofficial historical accounts, the bathhouse was short-staffed, and Brother Sun mistakenly entered the women's bathhouse while getting a scrub. Customers treated him like a self-service machine, taking a whole day's worth of shower gel! In terms of the sheer value of that, Lin Li felt it was comparable to his own!
Du Zhuo also said that he had committed some crimes in Sarajevo, resulting in the deaths of two people. Without saying a word, Brother Sun summoned more than five million people to help him deal with it.

Whether it's a used car or a new car, Lin Li can rest assured leaving it to Brother Sun!
No sooner said than done. Considering that Brother Sun's main job was running a barbecue business, he was probably still awake, so Lin Li simply sent him a message right now.

After more than ten minutes, the other party replied that they did know someone in this line of work, and after Lin Li subtly inquired, it turned out to be a woman—not because Lin Li wanted to sexually harass or be a prostitute, but simply because women could greatly increase the probability of triggering the mission.

After a brief, intermittent exchange, Lin Li put down his phone.

I won't have time this week.

Tomorrow I'll only be free in the morning—I have to go to school for competition tutoring in the afternoon. Although the content of the tutoring is no longer important to Lin Li, and it doesn't matter if I skip it, the people I tutor with are still very important to me.

Lin Like hadn't forgotten that Yingbao participated in the competition because of him, and it would be too much to leave her to tutor alone.

But Brother Sun and his friend didn't have time in the morning.

However, Lin Li was not in a hurry. This was just an experiment, so he would talk about it again next Friday.

After washing up and chatting with Chen Yuying, it was late at night, time to go to sleep.

I glance at the group chat before bed.

Although it was late at night, the online chat group was still bustling with activity.

Wang Ze: Shield dog!! Shield dog!! You son of a bitch, shield dog!!

Wang Ze: The Delta is garbage, even a dog wouldn't play there!

"Wang Ze: Renaissance, anyone playing the tile-making game? @All members."

Yang Bangjie: "Erotic Images"

Bai Bufan: Wang Ze, do you know who was the first person in the world to break a tile?

Wang Ze: ?

"Bai Bufan: According to unofficial historical records, it was Emperor Yongle of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Di: In March of the twelfth year of Yongle (1414), Zhu Di personally led an army of 50 from Laobaijing to personally attack the Oirat Mongols. He defeated the Oirat army at Hulanhushiwen, greatly reducing their strength. Because Zhu Di attacked the northern desert and defeated the Oirat Mongols, later generations honored him as Emperor Wuxue because of his merit in defeating the Oirat Mongols."

Wang Ze: ?

Bai Bufan: Wang Ze, do you know who in the world hates hitting tiles the most?

Wang Ze: ?

Lin Li: Zhu Qizhen: Don't break the tiles...don't...breaking the tiles will bring misfortune...

(End of this chapter)