Matrix Survival: I Get A Random Chest Every Day-Chapter 950 - 658: Bad Boy!

"Sure!" Li Zheng gave a thumbs up to the returning Zhan Zhouzhou: "You're getting more and more fantastical."

"Fantastical?" Zhan Zhouzhou hesitated, twitching her mouth: "Not really, at most it's high martial arts."

Li Zheng was surprised: "Do you read novels too?"

"What's so unusual about that?" Zhan Zhouzhou rolled her eyes under her hood: "I'm also a young person of the new era; what's wrong with reading novels when I have free time?"

"I thought your family upbringing was strict, and you wouldn't get involved with such idle pastimes." Li Zheng chuckled dryly: "After all, they're all virtual things."

"Virtual..." Zhan Zhouzhou was silent for two seconds, nodding: "Indeed, in the eyes of those who don't understand, they are considered virtual."

"..."

"???"

Li Zheng was full of questions: "What do you mean?"

"You're not in the circle, so you can only watch the spectacle." Zhan Zhouzhou explained: "You've read 'Solitude of the Master,' right? The author is the president of the Martial Arts Association, and there are many insights on martial arts in it, all based on his personal experiences. It's very valuable for our younger generation."

Master... Solitude? 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

Li Zheng recalled, wasn't that an online game novel?

Oh, right.

The online game version of Master Solitude is on Earth, but now this universe is Water Blue Star, so Master Solitude might be a... martial arts novel?

Li Zheng hadn't read it, so he could only nod in bewilderment: "I see."

"Those long-winded novels may seem boring to outsiders; it's normal if you haven't read or couldn't get into them." Zhan Zhouzhou saw Li Zheng's confusion and didn't continue on this topic: "These twisted creatures are a bit interesting; their physical strength is high, but their minds are poor, only fighting with brute force."

If the environment didn't affect it, Zhan Zhouzhou could let loose and was confident in fighting ten at once without falling behind.

In terms of pure martial arts combat strength, Li Zheng was far inferior to Zhan Zhouzhou, but after observing the more refined 'Passing Swift' technique she performed, Li Zheng had a premonition that this technique... he could perform it too.

The enlightenment brought by the Bodhi Tree was unbelievably strong; merely watching once allowed his mind to automatically deduce the techniques Zhan Zhouzhou used in her moves.

At this moment, Li Zheng felt that he should often hang out with Miss Zhan; after all, any achievements she made in martial arts would ultimately become his.

"Hmm, your martial arts are good, but unfortunately the next moment they'll be mine." Li Zheng thought to himself, wondering what kind of unstoppable protagonist template this was?

Unfortunately, this wasn't the kind of fantastical world found in novels; the martial arts ceiling should be quite low.

Thinking of this, Li Zheng suddenly recalled the 'Space Annihilation Version·Passing Swift' which he had gathered but hadn't been able to comprehend in the Dark Realm; perhaps that level was the limit this universe could achieve, which was why he couldn't figure it out.

"..." Li Zheng thought a lot; somehow, his thoughts jumped to spiritual power: "Speaking of which, with my spiritual power being so strong, if I enhance my physique, wouldn't I be invincible? Is there still a point in practicing martial arts?"

Isn't this a bit of missing the point?

"It shouldn't count; after all, the martial arts path can also strengthen the body, so let's just treat it as a way to enhance physical strength." Li Zheng discarded his errant thoughts, raising his eyes to find Zhan Zhouzhou standing right in front of him, staring directly at him, but not speaking, which startled him: "What are you doing?"

"What am I doing? Isn't that something I should be asking you?" Zhan Zhouzhou asked meaningfully: "I found that every time you're with me, you tend to space out, and each time it's for a long while. Honestly, are you thinking of some wicked thoughts?"

Under her hood, Zhan Zhouzhou's cheeks suddenly turned red after finishing her sentence.

This guy wouldn't be fantasizing about her, right?

Probably not.

Mirel has both better looks and figure, there's no need for him to fantasize about her.

Hmm...

What is he thinking about when he spaces out?

Li Zheng said honestly: "I was trying to comprehend that 'Passing Swift' technique you did earlier, and have gained some insight."

"..." Zhan Zhouzhou was silent for several seconds, the blush on her cheeks quickly faded, replaced by a look of disbelief: "You were trying to comprehend the 'Passing Swift' I used earlier? And gained some insight?"

"Yes."

"With your martial arts talent, you could comprehend it?" Zhan Zhouzhou shook her head: "That's impossible!"

She had long observed Li Zheng; he was just a martial arts novice. Even if given a hundred years, he wouldn't be able to master the 'Passing Swift' she performed earlier.

It's not that she's underestimating him, but talent is a major limitation for everyone practicing martial arts; those with insufficient talent have difficulty succeeding in martial arts.

"Actually, it's not very hard." Li Zheng took out a Black Iron Longsword he'd used for practicing sword techniques before, casually flicking a mock sword flourish, then bent his elbow backward, briefly charged up, and thrust forward forcefully.

In an instant, he seemed to become one with the Black Iron Longsword, transforming into a giant sword glowing with black light, piercing the air and appearing five meters away.

"You really mastered it?!" Zhan Zhouzhou's eyes widened, exclaiming in disbelief: "How...how did you do it?"

Li Zheng retrieved his sword and looked back at her: "Remember a few days ago when I mentioned to you that I have a place that can enhance martial arts enlightenment?"

After obtaining the Bodhi Tree, he had invited Zhan Zhouzhou, wanting her to experience the effects of the Bodhi Tree while trying to comprehend 'Space Annihilation Version·Passing Swift,' so he could make a comparison for himself, seeing if the enhancement achieved by him and top talents using the Bodhi Tree was different.

But back then, Zhan Zhouzhou refused, claiming she didn't want to rely on external forces to enhance her martial arts comprehension.

"What kind of treasure land could raise a near-martial-arts-idiot's enlightenment to this level..." Zhan Zhouzhou's expression was complex; the swordsmanship she painstakingly comprehended through hard work could be replicated by just a glance for him, making her feel a bit disheartened.

However, she soon regained her composure: "He learned my technique so quickly using an exploit, but the same technique has little chance of independently achieving further breakthroughs. For me, it's different; everything I learned came from my own comprehension and hard work, and I can explore my future path, my martial arts journey is limitless, while he can only follow in my footsteps!"

However... She couldn't help but feel dissatisfied with how easily the technique she had arduously understood was learned by someone else.

After hesitating, she recalled Li Zheng previously wanting to become her disciple, but she refused due to his lack of talent.

"Uh... so..." She bashfully asked: "Do you want to take me as your teacher and learn swordsmanship with me?"

Li Zheng was taken aback: "Take you as my teacher? Didn't you refuse me before, saying I was too dumb and didn't accept?"

Why bring this up now?

"Times have changed; your enlightenment now barely qualifies you to enter the Zhan Family Sword Hall as a swordsmanship apprentice." Zhan Zhouzhou looked a bit unnatural.

She certainly wouldn't say that accepting apprentices was a way to prevent the true essence of the Zhan Family Swordsmanship from being learned by an outsider; giving Li Zheng the title of apprentice was a roundabout way, so she'd feel better when seeing him use the sword technique.

"Why just an apprentice?" Li Zheng said dissatisfiedly: "Isn't this the same as those who learn swordsmanship through livestreams?"

"They're students, not apprentices." Zhan Zhouzhou explained seriously: "Students can only learn the basic sword skills of the Zhan Family; only apprentices receive the more core swordsmanship inheritance."

"Like what?"

"For example, sword techniques like the 'Passing Swift' you saw earlier." Zhan Zhouzhou said without a blush, without mentioning she only had one technique at that level.

Li Zheng thought for a moment: "I won't; anyway, I can learn whatever technique you use just by watching, becoming your disciple would make me inferior, giving you the upper hand."

"What?" Zhan Zhouzhou was furious: "You sneakily learned my martial arts technique, isn't that taking advantage?"

"One is me taking advantage, the other is me being taken advantage of, you tell me?" Li Zheng turned his head, saying: "Let's go, we need to find the next twisted creature."

Zhan Zhouzhou was enraged: "You scoundrel, stand there! You must take me as your teacher today!"

She swiftly summoned the Purple Extreme Thunder Sword, and angrily pursued Li Zheng.

Curiously, though she felt very angry, her rationality wasn't affected by the environment.

"Hehe, no way." Li Zheng sneered and quickened his pace while maintaining his spiritual power, forming a separation barrier beside Zhan Zhouzhou to reduce the Sin Domain's influence of evil thoughts.