城市猎人：系统升级之王

Chapter 13: Leveling Up by Defeating Monsters

What kind of family upbringing could result in such an innocent oddity? Throughout his life, Li Nianlong had never encountered a girl like Lan Ruyue. Even the purest girls he'd known before understood the dynamics between men and women, and very few of his current students were ignorant of these matters.
As a middle school PE teacher, Li Nianlong had taught students who, even as they entered junior high, were aware of gender boundaries. Lan Ruyue, at eighteen, behaved as if she knew less than a junior high student. Li Nianlong was curious about Lan Ruyue's upbringing—were her guardians two individuals who completely disregarded societal norms?
After explaining the proper understanding of gender relationships to Lan Ruyue and urging her not to dwell on the husband issue—since he was young, burdened with a vendetta, and not interested in romance or starting a family—Li Nianlong left the room and went upstairs to the third floor.
Once Li Nianlong left, Lan Ruyue closed the door and sat at her desk, writing down everything he had just told her:

1: A girl's body is sacred; areas below the neck and above the chest, and below the hipbone and above the thighs, should not be visible to the opposite sex, except to her husband.

2: Be wary of members of the opposite sex aged twelve to eighty.

3: Avoid being alone with someone of the opposite sex whenever possible, and if you must be, choose public places.

4: Beware of those who offer excessive kindness without reason, as they likely have ulterior motives; keep a safe distance from such individuals.

5: If you develop feelings for a boy, thoroughly investigate his personality, manners, education, and family background. Only engage with him if you find compatibility; otherwise, it's best to move on promptly.

6...
She listed over a dozen points, and rather than feeling annoyed, Lan Ruyue felt joyous as she looked at her notebook. Hugging it, she lay in bed, falling asleep that night while contemplating the written advice.
On the third floor, Li Nianlong lay in bed for over two hours. Just past midnight, his weariness vanished in an instant.
His eyes snapped open, clear and alert, devoid of any remnants of intoxication.
He got up, stretched his joints, and clenched his right fist into his left palm. "Full HP and MP!"
He had discovered this phenomenon yesterday at midnight; his body refreshed like a game character's stats at the stroke of midnight. With this cheat, sleep became unnecessary, and the extra time allowed him to accomplish much more.
Tying a rope to the balcony railing, Li Nianlong descended to the ground, mindful of the presence of Lan Ruyue and the Yue sisters in his home.
Utilizing his familiarity with the surroundings, Li Nianlong swiftly vanished into the night.
The darkness was a breeding ground for mischief and also his hunting ground.
The people of Tianfu were known for their love of leisure, inwardly fierce and outwardly unyielding, preferring to perish nobly than live humbly. On the battlefield, the Tianfu Army might not have been the strongest, but they were undeniably the bravest. In the East Asia Unification War seventy years ago, Tianfu sent three million troops, losing 1.8 million and injuring 1.2 million in just six months, contributing greatly to the unification.
Thirty-five years later, during the Southeast Asia Unification War, five million soldiers from Tianfu fought for three years, with 3.9 million casualties and 1.1 million injuries, again leading the charge for the reunification of the Chinese Empire.
Of the eight million Tianfu soldiers, 5.7 million perished, and the remaining 2.3 million were all wounded, their fearless combat style stunning the world. The king of the Chinese Empire at the time had remarked, "As long as the Tianfu Army exists, even if the entire empire falls, I have confidence in reclaiming our lands."
Thus, the Tianfu Army gained worldwide fame.
However, following the wars, China entered a prolonged period of governance and development, with no major conflicts in fifty years. The nation underwent large-scale demobilization. Many of the rough and uneducated Tianfu veterans struggled financially post-discharge. To maintain social stability, the Liu Family of Tianfu led the integration of the hundreds of thousands of discharged soldiers.
Most of the elite soldiers were absorbed by the Liu Family, while others were gathered by local prominent families into various small factions. Over fifty years, these factions evolved into security companies, transportation companies, construction companies, and martial arts schools.
Without war and due to Tianfu's unique geography, its people gradually became more leisurely. In recent years, with the country focusing solely on economic development and neglecting spiritual growth, Tianfu residents became increasingly selfish and indulgent.
The saying goes, "If you don't look out for yourself, heaven and earth will destroy you." To improve their lives, these factions inevitably clashed over resources. Tonight, two local small gangs, the Golden Snake Gang and the Wild Wolf Gang, were negotiating over a territory dispute in an abandoned factory.
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The leader of the Golden Snake Gang was a short man standing at 1.56 meters tall, but his muscular arms were exposed by his sleeveless shirt. He wielded a golden whip, which upon striking the concrete ground, sent sparks flying. He bellowed at the opposing gang, "You mongrels! We've always respected each other's territories, but now you dare extend your claws into mine? You must be tired of living!"
The leader of the Wild Wolf Gang towered at over 1.8 meters, wielding a three-foot-long machete, and a scar ran from his left eyebrow to the corner of his right lip, resembling a giant centipede, making him appear menacing.
Unfazed by the challenge, he sneered, "I'm taking your territory, what are you gonna do about it?"
His words infuriated the Golden Snake Gang members, who unsheathed their knives and cursed with murderous intent.
The Golden Snake Gang leader's face darkened, his bloodshot eyes locked onto the Wild Wolf Gang leader. "Looks like you won't back down until you see your own coffins!"
"Cut the crap! Today, I'll swallow your Snake Gang whole! Men, kill them all!" The Wild Wolf Gang leader charged forward with his machete raised.
His followers, fueled by his aggression, roared and surged towards the Golden Snake Gang.
"F*ck your mother! We're the Golden Snake Gang, not the Water Snake Gang! Damn it all, kill them!" The Golden Snake Gang leader erupted in anger, engaging the Wild Wolf Gang leader in battle with his golden whip.
Instantly, the air was filled with cries of battle, curses, and screams.
Blinded by rage, neither gang noticed an additional figure join the fray. This person was tall but hunched, his messy hair covered his eyes, and he carried nothing in his hands. Instead of charging upfront, he lingered on the outskirts, occasionally lunging in with wild punches that transformed a few unlucky ones into swollen-faced victims.
This person was none other than Li Nianlong, out on his hunt. As a Tianfu native, he was well-aware of the frequent conflicts among local small gangs. Though they often fought over interests, they adhered to an unspoken rule to avoid disturbing civilians. Any issues were settled in abandoned factories or wilderness, or risk facing the wrath of all Tianfu gangs.
Li Nianlong, operating under this principle, had searched near his home for such locations and, to his luck, stumbled upon this scene.
"Experience +20, Experience +20, Experience +25, Experience +20... Level Up!" As he dispatched several fighters, Li Nianlong heard the most delightful sound in his mind. An invisible golden glow enveloped him as he excitedly realized he had leveled up to 2. With the level increase, he felt a significant boost in his state, powerful enough to feel like he could punch a bull to death.
He wanted to check his attributes, but the ongoing battle prevented him from doing so. Resolved, he charged back into the fray with renewed vigor.
Post-level up, Li Nianlong found his wild punches significantly more potent and faster. The chaotic dance of blades and shadows appeared to slow down for him, allowing him to land his blows with precision and ease.
"Experience +25, Experience +20, Experience +20, Experience +25..."