She's a Passerby, But Can See the Protagonist's Halo-Chapter 148

Yan and Zhu Jue quickly left the dimensional convenience store after handing the USB drive to Boss Lu. Yan then sent a message to senior He Xing, informing her that the item had been delivered. However, He Xing replied that since the gift was given to Yan, it was hers to handle as she pleased.

Walking across the campus, Yan and Zhu Jue sighed deeply.

When had Lu Chen developed such a misunderstanding about them?

The more they tried to explain, the less he believed them—how strange.

Still, it was a relief to have finally handed over the peculiar item they didn’t know how to deal with to someone who actually needed it.

That so-called "Star Attraction Method" should be useful for Boss Lu, right? Yan thought to herself.

"Holy crap! This box of fruit is actually this valuable?!"

Inside the dimensional convenience store, Lu Chen had a sudden inspiration and activated his "Appraisal" skill as the store owner, exclaiming in shock.

[Current item appraisal in progress…]

[Item: Assorted Spirit Fruits]

[Grade: Low]

[Appraisal Result: Grown with wood-attribute spiritual energy and purified spiritual spring water on a special type of soil, these fruits gradually enhance physical constitution and invigorate the spirit.]

"So this box of fruit was specifically meant to improve my physique before I start practicing the Star Attraction Method," Lu Chen murmured.

Now, he truly felt the young couple’s thoughtful intentions.

The ​​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌‌‌​​​​​‌‌​​‌​​‌‌​​‌​​​​‌‌​‌​​​​‌‌‌​​‌​​‌‌​‌‌‌​​‌‌​​‌​​​‌‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​​​​​‌‌​​​​‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​‌‌​​​‌‌​‌‌​​‌​‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌‌​​​​​‌‌​​‌‌​​​‌‌​‌‌​​‌‌​​​‌​​​‌‌‌​​‌​‌‌​​​​‌​‌‌​​​​‌​‌‌​​​‌‌​‌‌​​‌‌​‍spirit fruits were packed in what looked like an ordinary foam box, but each was carefully wrapped and well-preserved. What caught Lu Chen’s attention, however, was the custom packaging inside.

[Yi Jia Farm]—printed on the front was a QR code for customer service and damage reports. Scanning it with his phone, Lu Chen was redirected to a mini-program.

His eyes widened as he saw the shop interface.

This was… a store selling these spirit fruits, though everything was currently marked as "sold out." He checked the product details, noting the weekly restock schedule and purchasing process word for word.

The "Yi Jia Farm" mini-program was clearly left by the couple as a way for him to continue buying spirit fruits and slowly improve his physique.

Lu Chen washed a few fruits and ate them. His eyes brightened with each bite. The large strawberries, completely out of season for June, defied logic—but then again, since they were "spirit fruits," defying logic was the norm.

The fruits were delicious, but Lu Chen didn’t overindulge.

He wasn’t sure how much his body could absorb or whether there would be any "impurity expulsion" effects like in novels, so he didn’t dare eat too many.

Though the appraisal labeled the fruits as "low-grade," Lu Chen didn’t underestimate them.

He saved the "Yi Jia Farm" mini-program to his collection and even set an alarm to ensure he could snag some before his next dimensional exploration.

Who exactly was behind Yi Jia Farm?

"Wood-attribute spiritual energy," "purified spiritual spring water," "special soil"—the appraisal results hinted at the extraordinary nature of both the fruits and their growers. Were they retired dimensional lords? Or some other extraordinary individuals?

Lu Chen had no idea. If fate allowed, perhaps they’d meet in the convenience store someday.

After appraising the spirit fruits, Lu Chen moved on to the "Skyfire Ore" and the USB drive the couple had given him.

[Dimensional Lord’s appraisal level insufficient. Please level up before attempting again…]

As expected, the dimensional realm brimming with stellar energy far surpassed any he had visited before—including his own current level. Just like during his time in the Stellar Dimension, his appraisal skill had failed on everything, leaving him unable to discern the value of the Skyfire Ore and Skyfire Crystals he’d brought back. Only now, with the help of the power couple, did he finally understand.

"Still gotta level up," he sighed. frёewebηovel.cѳm

"If my physique isn’t strong enough to explore new dimensions, I’ll just keep grinding the old ones."

Inside the dimensional convenience store, Lu Chen stored the fruits away and began inventorying his stock, planning what goods to take on his next trip.

June 21st.

Yan and Zhu Jue flew from Bin City to Yang City.

This time, they had been invited by an old high school friend, Brother Bao.

Brother Bao had mentioned acquiring a new "big toy" and enthusiastically invited them to come play. Since Yan and Zhu Jue hadn’t traveled in a while and had free time, they readily accepted their old friend’s invitation.

Brother Bao wasn’t part of the "gifted" crowd, and Yang City was perfectly safe! Plus, the city was famous for its food—Yan was already craving it. They packed up and left without hesitation.

The only downside was the season—humidity and heat were unavoidable. On their first day in Yang City, as soon as they dropped their luggage at the hotel, Brother Bao arrived with a local herbal tea from a time-honored brand.

The taste was so bitter it made them grimace.

Brother Bao was tall and broad-shouldered. His skin hadn’t been particularly dark before, but now it was noticeably deep brown.

Especially since he’d recently shaved his head, his dark skin and the work gloves he carried made him look years older than the two of them.

"Brother Bao, holy crap, how did you get so dark?" Yan blurted out in front of her old friend.

Though she’d seen photos and videos before, she’d assumed it was just Brother Bao messing around with filters. Now, seeing it in person, she realized it was real!

"This is dark? I’ve actually gotten lighter compared to before," Bao Hui said, rubbing his bald head. His grin revealed bright white teeth, which only made the contrast with his dark skin more striking. Yan couldn’t help but facepalm.

"I’ve been slathering on sunscreen like you guys told me, but working outside just does this to you," Bao Hui said, gulping down the herbal tea effortlessly.

Yan shook her head at his appearance. Brother Bao had been somewhat handsome before, but now he looked like he’d been marinated in a construction site. That said, his toned muscles were impossible to miss.

"But you’re still in school—aren’t you only thrown into construction sites during breaks? How does two or three months do this to you?" Yan couldn’t help but ask.

Brother Bao chuckled. "Spend a day at the beach and see if you don’t turn darker by the next day."

Because of his love for construction vehicles—and the fact that his family actually had related businesses—Bao Hui had earned the nickname "Foreman Bao." Every break, he was tossed into construction sites, starting with hauling bricks and now skilled at tying rebar. He’d truly experienced the life of a laborer.

"Brother Bao, you’re wearing gloves—did you come straight from the site to pick us up? Are you still busy lately?" Zhu Jue asked.

"Nah, if I were busy, I wouldn’t have time to invite you guys over," Brother Bao shook his head.

"I just got back from break, and my family’s site got some new equipment, so I figured I’d ask if you wanted to check it out. Plus, I’ll take you guys for some good food."

"Making money really isn’t easy," Brother Bao said with deep feeling.

Looking at Brother Bao now, Yan could tell that working on-site had grounded him. He was darker, yes, but he also seemed more dependable and steady.

"Wanna know why I’m not busy lately?" Bao Hui suddenly asked in a cool tone.

Yan shook her head, while Zhu Jue ventured, "Just got back from break, so your parents are giving you a few days to adjust?"

Brother Bao shook his head slowly with an indescribable expression. "There's something underground at our construction site. Work has been halted."

"Huh?" The two of them exclaimed in unison.

Yan and Zhu Jue's minds immediately raced through countless possibilities.

Yan cautiously asked, "Brother Bao, what exactly is this thing underground that you're talking about?"