Study Monster Cultivation System-Chapter 339 - 338 Wonderful Life, Happiness Skills

Li Zheng’s appearance undoubtedly disrupted the day’s teaching plan for class one of the senior year.

However, with the end of the marathon test and the beginning of evening self-study, everything returned to its normal course.

After explaining to Jiang Qinghua and Zhang Xiaoke, Li Zheng then took his backpack and left early, holding the keys and heading to the library to return the "Sci-Fi World" he had picked up during the break.

However, the door was not locked.

Pushing the door open, he found inside more than a dozen new faces from junior grades, sitting quietly at the tables, either reading or studying on their own, finally giving the place a bit of a library feel.

Yet, it was Li Zheng himself who caused quite a stir, somewhat disrupting the atmosphere.

Li Zheng hurriedly turned around to gently close the door, satisfied as he looked at everyone inside, and habitually walked towards the librarian’s desk, ready to strike up a conversation with the old man.

But turning around, he noticed things were not the same.

There was only a girl sitting there, no old man in sight.

The girl too was startled for a moment, hurriedly straightened her hair and lowered her head, "About this morning... sorry..."

"It’s okay." Li Zheng opened his backpack, took out the "Sci-Fi World," and pushed it across the desk, "You’re called... Zhuo Yue, right?"

"Yes..." Zhuo Yue swallowed, not daring to look up at Li Zheng, just took the "Sci-Fi World," and started to look up the lending record on the computer, "The library is now managed by the student council, the old headmaster has officially retired. He had instructed that no matter how long, do not change the keys here, or else you and Lin Yujing might not be able to return."

Hearing this, Li Zheng’s nose tingled, and he quickly turned his head away.

By that table, it seemed as if the old man was still looking down at some documents, then stood up, put on a jacket, went to the bookshelf inside, and secretly stuffed an album into the gap between the books.

"Was he in good health when he retired?" Li Zheng asked somewhat stiffly.

"He was in great shape, looked like he could live a hundred years," Zhuo Yue replied after typing on the keyboard and frowning at the screen, "There is no borrowing record."

"It wasn’t an official borrowing; I took it myself this morning."

Zhuo Yue exclaimed, "Stole… you stole it?"

"I took it…"

"Ah? This…" Zhuo Yue hesitated for a moment but still took in the "Sci-Fi World," muttering to herself, "Must have been corrupted by Zhang Xiaoke... Definitely... not wearing the uniform, parking bicycles messily, reading non-curricular books in class..."

"Do you have some misunderstanding about me…" Li Zheng shook his head with his backpack on, "I’ve always been like this."

"That’s not it." Zhuo Yue grabbed a notebook from the desk, "According to the data I’ve collected, Li Zheng always wears his uniform properly, definitely listens attentively in class, especially when the teacher forgets to assign homework, he is sure to raise his hand to remind them."

"Hmm…" Li Zheng murmured with his backpack on, "Indeed, there was a time like that, but these are all formalities, there’s no need to record them..."

"But, that’s exactly what exemplifies a city-level outstanding student," Zhuo Yue covered her face, "Do you know how many rules you broke today?"

"I don’t know, but why do you know?"

"You don’t need to ask about that." Zhuo Yue shook her head vigorously, "It’s different... not at all like the God Zheng in the records, not even like the one in the photos."

"Congratulations on realizing the reality." Li Zheng tapped on the desk and tightened his backpack straps, "What I say or do doesn’t matter; the only reason you remember me is because I perform well academically. Performing well academically means you can do whatever you want, don’t bother with this idol stuff anymore, just focus on studying."

Zhuo Yue stared at Li Zheng, struggled for a long time, then slammed the notebook down, furiously scribbling with resentment filled in her heart.

[Li Zheng’s Quote 18: Performing well academically means you can do whatever you want, just focus on studying...]

That’s it.

This kid can’t be saved anymore.

"Don’t do this, it’s a waste of a lot of time that could be used for studying..."

"It’s none of your business." Zhuo Yue gritted her teeth and closed the notebook, turning her head to block Li Zheng’s account on the library system, "From now on, you are banned from the library. If you don’t wear the uniform tomorrow, I will still stop you."

"Why bother, when you clearly know I can do as I please."

"It’s none of the your business!"

"Alright." Li Zheng shook his head and walked out.

Are kids these days all so opinionated?

But thinking about his own past, he hadn’t really been much better.

Sigh.

Fame sure brings trouble.

Just as he stepped out of the library, Li Zheng ran into a man holding a basketball.

The man holding the ball saw him too.

This scene felt strangely familiar.

"Play... play ball?" the man asked, tentatively swinging the basketball.

"Let’s play." Li Zheng grabbed the basketball and dashed out first, "Come on, let’s snatch the court!"

"Hahahaha!" The man ran out, flapping his arms like a big moth, "Sophomores, the senior Sakuragi and Liuchuan Feng are here!!"

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Li Zheng’s sudden appearance was not exactly jaw-dropping, but it did gather a crowd.

It was the first time that Lake Ying’s basketball court had mostly emptied out, as everyone voluntarily gathered to watch an informal but spectacular game.

By now, Li Zheng had already overcome his physical shortcomings. With his relentless running across the court, he was an invincible presence.

Some of the younger students who didn’t know him well finally witnessed the legend of Lake Ying with their own eyes today.

Before they realized it, it had gotten dark.

When Li Zheng and Liu Xin returned to rest at the side of the court, Liu Xin, who had played basketball for seven or eight years, was enjoying drinks provided by the girls for the first time.

Watching the younger girls deliver the drinks and then shyly step away, Liu Xin couldn’t help but sigh.

"Brother Li, I feel like this is the peak of my life."

"Yeah, you’re right," Li Zheng said, sitting next to a pole and wiping his mouth. "Skipping night study too, you’ve really given up."

"It’s not like I skipped it; the teacher allowed it," Liu Xin said, sitting beside Li Zheng and flashing a crooked smile. "I’ve thought it over, and I’m just not suited for exams. I’ve already enlisted in the military."

"!!!"

"Don’t you see I’ve lost a lot of weight?" Liu Xin said, patting his stomach with a goofy smile. "My dad is actually supportive this time. He’s glad to see me serious about doing something... Plus, after my service, they’ll help me land a job, probably in some state-owned enterprise’s security department.

Li Zheng was about to say something else, but after thinking it over, he realized that the educational environment was really not suitable for Liu Xin, who might actually make something of himself in the military.

"You know, I was serious about being your driver," Liu Xin turned his head back around, looking forward. "I’ll learn everything in the military, whether it’s academic or martial, and mingle with all sorts of people. When I come back, the things you’re least skilled at will be my specialties. I might just be enough to handle those societal nuisances."

Seeing Liu Xin like this, Li Zheng felt he couldn’t keep a low profile anymore.

"If I ever have a slot for a driver in the future, I’ll keep it for you," Li Zheng said, patting Liu Xin. "Looks like the next time we meet, you’ll be discharged from military service."

"Then we should play one more game now, to at least enjoy a few more bottles of the drinks the girls send over."

"You got it."

That night, without a doubt, Liu Xin had his fill of drinks and Li Zheng ended up reluctantly adding many new contacts on WeChat from his younger female classmates.

This was probably a farewell game.

...

The next day, in the morning.

After his morning workout, Li Zheng took a shower and changed, then sat down at his familiar desk.

A historic moment had arrived.

He couldn’t hold it in any longer.

Like an Old Sword Saint who had reached the max level at Shili Slope, Li Zheng was overwhelmed with excitement as he took his first step outward!

[Are you sure you want to enter the next phase of study?]

[After confirmation, you will lose the remaining Game Coins, the Chemical Frenzy BUFF, and other relaxation enhancements.]

[Meanwhile, study efficiency enhancements and relaxation skills will continue to be retained.]

Li Zheng looked at the message and his eyes bulged.

Wait a minute!

I need to spend the Game Coins first!

Unlike before, this time the expenditure of Game Coins didn’t have any specific purpose.

It was purely for fun.

First, let’s check the relaxation interface.

[Li Zheng]

[Game Coins: 25]

Due to excessive restraint in spending, he now only has skills related to basketball and fashion.

As for the other consumable skills, they are all related to relaxation activities he had previously encountered.

Such as [Tentacle Artist: Gain full mastery of professional drawing techniques.]

Or [Professional Player: Instantly reach the average level of mainstream esports players.]

And [Ultimate Scumbag: Quickly discern the type of the opposite sex, cater to their preferences, and easily control the overall situation.]

Undoubtedly, these skills are all unrelated to learning, and instead are quite suitable for embracing corruption.

Actually, the Ultimate Scumbag skill would have been a nice emotional intelligence skill if it were effective on the same sex too, too bad.

Looking around, Li Zheng’s choices were only in the area of physical enhancement.

Ultimately, the distribution was as follows.

[Marathon Virtuoso: Gain the stamina of a professional marathon runner] (10 Game Coins)

[Fight to the Death: Master the combat tricks of an ordinary special forces member, each move lethal.] (10 Game Coins)

[Ultimate Lover: In indescribable intimate interactions with the opposite sex, possess unparalleled endurance, intensity, and skill.] (5 Game Coins)

Li Zheng admitted.

The last item, had elements of naughtiness.

But... the rest were all fair game...

This one, he simply couldn’t resist, he really wanted to choose it...

After toiling diligently for so many years, just 5 Game Coins, it’s not too excessive to get a selfish skill that makes life more beautiful and happier, right?

What’s more essential is, matters like family status, are largely derived from one’s status in bed.

If he could be absolutely awesome and dominating in that area.

Then she would just be an obedient little lamb.

What f*cking prairie lion!

What f*cking king of the family!

This is it!

Ding ding ding.

The residual Game Coins spent away.

New skills pocketed.

Li Zheng practically leapt up in amazement: "Wow!"

He felt full of vitality, not to mention 5 kilometers, he could run 50 kilometers.

He felt he could take on 10, no, 100 buzz-cut guys.

He felt... wow...

So there were so many fancy ways and playstyles?

So this is what studying women is like?

F*ck you, Shi Yang, you were totally wrong!!!

Wow.

After marveling for several minutes, Li Zheng finally settled back down.

If he had known, he wouldn’t have held back.

Should have enjoyed it earlier and rejoiced sooner, right?

No no no, it’s not just about enjoyment.

Five months later.

Next time.

I’ll let you truly experience what they call a French vacuum suction.

You’ll be begging me not to stop.

But sorry.

The initiative is in my hands.

A man should be like this.

The status should be like this.

After calming down for a long time, Li Zheng reluctantly switched back to the study interface.

[Are you sure you want to enter the next stage of learning?]

[Yes!]

[Beginning basic stage settlement...]

[Final Academic Power of the basic stage: 1104]

[Extra Academic Fortune gained: 104.]

[Final level of the basic stage: Lv.5]

[Extra Academic Fortune gained: 50]

[Final talents, titles, and achievements of the basic stage—]

[Human-shaped Dictionary, Senior Programmer, Senior Engineer, Chemical Meditation, Mathematical Brain]

[Extra Academic Fortune gained: 50]

[Academic Fortune: 117→321]

[Settlement complete, beginning to upgrade the system, and calculating the progress in each subdivision of studies...]

[Estimated to require 21 hours]

So annoying, another wait.

Then these 21 hours, can only be used to...

Ding-a-ling~~

Doorbell rings.

At the same time, excited shouting arises from outside.

"Master I’m here~~~brought breakfast~~~"

Li Zheng chuckled as he walked to the door.

The apprentice is really lucky—at training on a day when he’s unable to study efficiently.

Then these 21 hours will all be poured into you.

Upon opening the door, Zhang Xiaoke immediately presented a hot porridge and egg-stuffed pancake: "Made to your taste, just a little bit of chili."

"Hm..." Li Zheng examined Zhang Xiaoke, a kind smile on his face, "I wonder if you can handle it."

"What... what......" Zhang Xiaoke shuddered, sensing a different kind of fear.

"It’s nothing, come on in."

Zhang Xiaoke stepped in very skeptically: "The special training won’t... be harder than yesterday’s marathon, right?"

Bang!

The door closed.

Li Zheng rubbed his hands and smiled: "Alright, now that you’re here, don’t leave."

"Wait... I forgot my calculator..." Zhang Xiaoke instinctively shrank back.

"Like I’d be missing a calculator here? Try a better excuse."

Li Zheng turned and locked the door eagerly then turned back around.

"I heard you’re a persistent student."