Chapter 1275 - 562: Those Who Don’t Laugh Are Gay, Those Who Laugh Are Too_2

Without hesitation, Lin Li searched and added them directly on WeChat.

The reward for this task can be considered quite shabby, but Lin Li feels it definitely isn't the whole picture. Besides, even a tiny mosquito has meat, and this task's introduction is to "cultivate." Simply joining isn't real cultivation; most likely, it's just the first hurdle task, with more to follow.

After sending the request, Lin Li then rode home.

When he arrived home, the other party had just accepted his friend request.

Lin Li got straight to the point and sent a message.

"Lin Li: Hello, Ms. Li. I saw your store's recruitment information on Zhongxing Road and am interested in participating in any part-time position. Can I inquire about the details now?"

Lin Li hesitated whether he should mention that he's seeking a long-term position rather than just part-time work. But once the task ends, quitting would be the same either way.

After all, most stores seem to prefer hiring long-term stable staff. But Lin Li thought about it; hiding it would be troublesome, and since his purpose isn't really for money, even part-time work should be fairly attractive to the store. So he decided to be honest.

"Ms. Li: Hello, sir. I am currently available. However, the job details need to be discussed in person. The store is on holiday planned to reopen on the sixth. We will arrange interviews on that day. Can you come to the store for a chat after the sixth?"

"Lin Li: Alright, I completely understand. What time would be convenient for an interview? I will prepare in advance."

"Ms. Li: Our opening time is from 9 am. The closing time isn't definitive, but we'll definitely be open until 6 pm. Just contact me a day or half-day in advance before coming to the store, and we'll discuss the salary and training details in person."

"Lin Li: Got it. Thank you for informing me."

"Ms. Li: 'The person above is GAY'"

"Ms. Li retracted a message."

"Ms. Li: 'Uh huh'"

Lin Li: "?"

Clearly, the other party posted the wrong meme.

However, Ms., something strange seems to have mixed into your memes.

"Lin Li: 'The person below is GAY'"

"Lin Li retracted a message."

"Lin Li: 'Uh huh'"

The other party didn't reply again.

What a shame.

After thinking for a bit, Lin Li sent it to Wang Ze.

"Wang Ze: 'I am gay'"

...

Time flies like an arrow.

Friday.

Approaching midnight, Wu Min, who had accompanied Lin Li to his grandparents for the New Year's visit during the day, had already gone to the master bedroom to rest, perhaps already asleep.

As for Lin Li, at this moment, he's dressed neatly, even holding two steaming hot takeouts in hand.

Because at this very moment, it's January 31st, and in three more minutes, February will arrive.

The new month represents a "new" Otherworld.

If it's a three-group cycle, that would mean this month has returned to the Cultivation Realm.

Of course, this pattern doesn't have enough data to support it, so Lin Li doesn't dare to be certain.

But no worries, from a safety perspective, as long as he first activates the "Solid as a Rock" ability before venturing out, it'll be fine.

This way, he can ensure at least ten minutes of invincibility, whether entering the "Mecha" or directly returning to reality; he can do so leisurely and safely.

If he's heading to the familiar Inverted Mountain forbidden area, wasting his ability doesn't matter at all, since there's no danger over there.

In anticipatory waiting, the clock strikes midnight.

February arrives.

The system panel changed as expected.

"Choose, switch return node."

"Unnamed Historical Node 1 (currently selected node)"

"None", "None", "None", "None"

In the Doomsday month, all those node names set previously have disappeared, returning to this "initial" state.

Looking at this new "Unnamed Historical Node 1", Lin Li felt half confident.

The changes didn't stop there.

Below the selection bar are two buttons.

—These two buttons appeared last month, though while both were lit, only one had text. The button with text shows the phrase Lin Li had used multiple times, "Add Random Node."

With this new month's update, the button that previously had no text now displays its label.

"Add Specified Historical Node (200 system currency)"

Is the number in the parentheses the price? Such a steep price, lucky I hadn't tried clicking it before.

Lin Li carefully checked and after reading the instructions, his expression cleared.

The function of this button is quite useful as well—it allows "adding history nodes," but it doesn't mean it can exceed the five-nodes save limit. Rather, Lin Li can choose any place he has visited in the respective world and set it as the crossing point.

It's just like playing a game; initially, the map is covered with exploration fog, but as you walk, those areas will light up, and now these regions can be used for TP—only, a teleport scroll costs 200 system currency.

Taking the Doomsday World as an example, the nodes Lin Li could choose before were either totally random or a few "historical nodes" right before returning to reality.

But now, as long as he is willing to pay the price of 200 system currency, he can traverse to any other place he's previously visited, like the post-apocalyptic men's hospital where he left many fond bed memories with Beauty.

—It's precisely that hospital where the nurse pretentiously waits until the visitor finishes cutting their foreskin, dresses provocatively around the men to cause the stitches to pop open allowing for a second charge.

By locking in the specific location in mind before crossing over and clicking this button, he can generate a "historical node" at that spot.

Setting aside the price, it's certainly useful since it opens up many possibilities.

For instance, if he returns to the All-Women World next month, he can choose from any number of points between the canyon and the outpost, spanning several hours of flying distance, covering a wide range.

Unfortunately, he couldn't ignore the price.

Thus, without any intention to test this button, Lin Li decisively selected the historical node and set out.

The weather is clear, the light is just right, familiar tufted purple thunder dances among the clouds, surrounded by mountains, and between breaths, spiritual qi fills his body.

Undoubtedly, it's the Cultivation Realm!

Wuhu!

The surrounding environment hasn't changed much. Lin Li can even see quite a few items he casually placed here three months ago.

As for Old Deng, Deng Wen, and Shanqing Daoist, who have been on his mind, they are now sitting leisurely on chairs two to three meters apart, wearing headphones, operating laptops, seemingly oblivious to his arrival.

Shanqing Daoist is shaking his crossed legs back and forth.

Deng Wen is dressed in modern clothing instead of his previous ancient-style attire.

Video games, indeed, are harmful; they made two true cultivation masters complacent and unaware of his arrival.

"Ahem! I, Hu Hansan, am back!!"

Lin Li shouted, gathered power in his palm, and unleashed Thunder Skill, directly hitting the two of them.

This sound made the two look up or turn around, and upon seeing Lin Li, their faces first displayed shock, followed by an expression of unmistakable delight.

Between breaths, the Thunder Skill had dissipated, and Shanqing Daoist instantly moved before Lin Li, while Old Deng heavily patted Lin Li's shoulder:

"Lin Li? You're back?"

Their voices were filled with enthusiasm.

"Yes, Grandpa Shanqing, I've finally returned. Has three months passed in the Cultivation Realm?"

Lin Li nodded and then looked towards Deng Wen, who almost instantaneously followed Shanqing Daoist, and his gaze held the joy of a lonely elder being visited by a fellow senior. He graciously spoke:

"Ohayou, Lin Li."

"Ohayou—"

Lin Li: "?"

Oh what?