Free Web NovelLu Yibei ultimately couldn't figure out how Ju Meng used ordinary pots and pans, plus a few common ingredients, to make such a terrifying thing.
It's poisonous, this thing is definitely poisonous!
Looking at the thin, dark green smoke drifting out of the bronze basin, waving like the tendrils of evil spirits, Lu Yibei came to this conclusion in her heart.
Lu Yibei looked at Ju Meng and said weakly, "How about we don't eat this?"
"Eat it or not, I don't care! Hmph!" Ju Meng snorted softly with her arms crossed, puffed up her cheeks, walked to the side, turned her head away, and plopped down on the sofa. But after sitting down, her peripheral vision secretly drifted towards Lu Yibei's body, and a faint glimmer of anticipation flashed in her eyes.
"Uh, well..." Lu Yibei scratched the back of her head and said, "I know you made this dish because of what happened last night, and I'm not an unreasonable person, but..."
But if you insist on me eating this stuff, aren't you trying to make me a test subject for some evil ritual?
Lu Yibei muttered to herself and continued, "How about this, I'll do the cooking? I'll go to school in a bit and buy some groceries when I come back later."
"Hmph!" Ju Meng snorted coldly and remained silent.
"Uh... or how about you tell me what you'd like to eat?" Lu Yibei said helplessly, "As long as I can buy the ingredients, I can make it."
"Really?"
"Really, truer than bubble tea." Lu Yibei nodded.
Hearing this, Ju Meng pouted, "Fine, I forgive you. After all, it's not easy for anyone. Apologize, and this matter is over."
Apologize for what?! Lu Yibei rolled her eyes, looked at the bronze basin containing the strange object in front of her, then looked at Ju Meng, hesitating to speak.
Ju Meng noticed Lu Yibei's strange look and said nonchalantly, "Forget it, I know you young people care about face. It's fine as long as you feel apologetic in your heart, saying it or not doesn't matter."
"For dinner, just make four dishes, one soup, and dessert. Anyway, I'm not very interested in human food."
"No problem." Lu Yibei replied, and after chatting idly with Ju Meng for so long, she finally changed the subject and got to the point, "Also, I need to ask you for a favor."
"Speak!" With the previous setup, Ju Meng didn't immediately notice Lu Yibei's little scheme.
"During the day, if you're free at home, could you please make a copy of the memories from the half of the urban legend core you devoured? I have a great use for it." Lu Yibei said seriously.
Although Lu Xu's urban legend core contained the blood of a corrupted deity, after Ju Meng devoured it, not only did it fail to heal her injuries, but she also almost died.
However, she did indeed swallow half of Lu Xu's urban legend core and obtained some of Lu Xu's memories.
When chatting with her before, she had complained that some of the content in the special text project Lu Xu was working on with Professor Ma contained incorrect information.
And Lu Yibei was certain that most of Lu Xu's memories about the bamboo slips should be with Ju Meng.
Although Headless Senior also devoured part of Lu Xu's urban legend core, she didn't get any important information from it.
If she had truly obtained Lu Xu's memories about the bamboo slips, when she saw that strange Old man wandering around the school, she should have easily connected the two, instead of simply treating him as an unknown urban legend intruder with malicious intent.
Hearing Lu Yibei suddenly mention that half of the urban legend core, Ju Meng narrowed her eyes, scrutinized Lu Yibei for a moment, and asked in confusion, "Why are you suddenly interested in that kid's memories?" frёewebnoѵel.ƈo๓
"I recently took his place and am helping Professor Ma continue the research on the bamboo slips. This research is quite difficult for me, and I really need his memories." Lu Yibei said expressionlessly.
Ju Meng had long known that Lu Yibei had the ability to lie without changing her expression, and she didn't expect to see anything useful on that highly deceptive deadpan face.
She looked at the mark on the back of her hand. Seeing that it didn't light up, she dismissed her suspicions and shrugged, "No problem, it's a small matter!"
As long as it doesn't violate the contract and isn't harmful to me, who cares what kind of death this kid is courting?
Anyway, as long as he doesn't die completely and still has a breath left, I, Sister, have a way to save him. At worst, I'll just turn him into a urban legend.
After thinking for a moment, Ju Meng said, "However, copying it down isn't the best option."
"First, I, Sister, find it very troublesome and it significantly delays my gaming. Second, it would also be time-consuming and laborious for you to fully grasp that kid's knowledge, so I suggest you use another method."
"Another method?" Lu Yibei looked at Ju Meng in confusion, tilted her head, and waited for her to continue.
Seeing this, Ju Meng walked forward, patted her shoulder, and said earnestly, "You might not know this, but many high-level urban legend, after devouring the core of a certain urban legend, have special means to transfer the memories within to other people."
"You mean you're going to transfer Lu Xu's memories directly to me? That's great! Hurry up!" Lu Yibei said happily.
If she relied solely on Ju Meng's transcribed text, it would probably take a lot of effort to find useful information. But if she could directly obtain Lu Xu's memories, it would be much more convenient and faster.
"That won't do!" Ju Meng waved her hand, "You might not know this, but even high-level urban legend are negatively affected when they suddenly gain a large amount of memories that don't belong to them after devouring a urban legend core!"
"A Psychic like you, who's eighteen-tier, doesn't have much stronger tolerance than an ordinary person. If I transfer it directly to you, you'll probably go crazy on the spot."
Lu Yibei looked at Ju Meng and thought to herself, I know that very well. So far, influenced by Yun Meng's memories, I still occasionally find myself inexplicably walking into cosmetics stores and chatting happily with the Misses at the lipstick counter.
The Misses at the cosmetics store almost think I have a crush on them, and they've hinted several times about exchanging WeChat.
While Lu Yibei was thinking, Ju Meng changed the subject, capturing her attention.
"Although directly receiving memories is dangerous, if there's a kind person like me, Sister, to help you make a special potion, the problem won't be big."
Although Ju Meng was only half-knowledgeable about fixing the flaws of newly born mythical species.
But as the inheritor of Jumang's Power, she possessed much knowledge that ordinary people couldn't grasp, and in making certain special potions, she was at least at the Grandmaster level.
She paused and winked at Lu Yibei, "But if I don't have money, I, Sister, can't even afford the raw materials!"
After speaking, she rubbed her index finger and thumb together towards Lu Yibei, making a universally understood gesture.
"...You were waiting for me right here, weren't you?" Lu Yibei realized in her heart and said expressionlessly, "If you want to scam money, just say it directly, don't beat around the bush!"
As long as we don't talk about money, we're still good friends!
"Taking from you and using it for you, how can that be called a scam?"
Haha..." Ju Meng chuckled dryly twice and said unhurriedly, "Actually, it won't cost much. Would I, Sister, harm you? Isn't it all to protect your smart little head?"
Lu Yibei, "..." I see you've been staying at home spending money on games, used up the ★ 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 ★ savings you had with you, and now you've set your sights on me, haven't you?
I saw it! Although you spent money very stylishly, the way you were still utterly crushed after spending it was really pathetic. Lu Yibei thought.
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Seeing that Lu Yibei was unmoved, Ju Meng's eyes rolled around, and she continued to persuade, "Besides, as a seasoned gamer, don't you understand the difference between spending money and not spending money?"
I'm actually a seasoned free-to-play gamer, the kind who waits for platforms to give away single-player games for free. Lu Yibei muttered to herself.
However, what she said did make some sense. If she could directly obtain Lu Xu's memories from her, things would be much easier, and at least her true purpose for obtaining his memories wouldn't be discovered.
Lu Yibei thought for a while, looked at Ju Meng, and said expressionlessly, "Okay, when I come back tonight, I'll buy the necessary materials along the way. Tell me, what materials do you need?"
"A wise choice! You need..." Ju Meng paused halfway through her sentence, a smile that made Lu Yibei uneasy appearing on her face.
"Oh, no need to trouble yourself with such a small matter. I, Sister, know people and have special channels. There are no middlemen making a profit, so it's much cheaper than you buying it yourself! You just need..."
"Pay for it, right?" Lu Yibei rolled her eyes.
Hearing this, Ju Meng nodded her head like pounding garlic, "Right, right, right! Talking to a sensible person saves effort!" After speaking, she cupped her hands together and held them out in front of Lu Yibei, making a gesture for money.
I knew you, Smelly Girl, were up to no good! But... Lu Yibei sneered in her heart, took out her wallet, took out a bank card, and placed it in Ju Meng's hand, "I see you don't have a phone, so just swipe the card then!"
Swipe whatever you want, if you can swipe more than a thousand yuan, I lose! Lu Yibei added in her heart, How could I possibly put all my eggs in one basket? Squirrels store nuts in several places!
"Little brother is generous!" Ju Meng beamed with joy, patted Lu Yibei's shoulder, and said, "Don't worry! By then, let alone that kid's memories about research, I guarantee you'll know exactly what his girlfriend's favorite position is!"
"Actually, this can... Never mind, just make sure it's detailed." Lu Yibei said.
Anyway, I'm not some virtuous gentleman, no need to pretend! As a native Z Country person, watching the excitement and listening to gossip is an interest etched into my genes! Lu Yibei thought.
...
After handing the bank card with a balance of no more than a thousand yuan to Ju Meng, Lu Yibei put on her backpack and left the house. Before she even reached the small gate of Huacheng Institute of Technology, she received a series of consumption alert text messages.
【Latest transaction alert for your savings account ending in 25xx: Transaction amount: 400... Summary: Personal account transfer.】
Two minutes later.
【...Transaction amount: 500... Summary: Personal account transfer.】
Five minutes later.
【...Transaction amount: 500... Summary: Personal account transfer.】
When she saw that the total transaction amount had exceeded a thousand yuan, Lu Yibei was stunned for two seconds. Before she could even react, new transaction alerts appeared.
【...Transaction amount: 2000... Summary: Dungeon & Fighter Point Coupon Recharge.】
Five seconds later.
【...Transaction amount: 2000... Summary: Dungeon & Fighter Point Coupon Recharge.】
Three seconds later.
【...Transaction amount: 2000...】
"Damn!"
Lu Yibei cursed. She didn't know how Ju Meng managed to swipe tens of thousands of yuan from a bank card with a balance of less than a thousand yuan. urban legend definitely had their ways, but what she did know was that if she didn't do something, there would be big trouble.
With a change of thought, she immediately took out her phone, logged into mobile banking, quickly filled out the form, restricted the consumption of that bank card, and after thinking for a moment, transferred ninety percent of her savings to a fixed deposit.
Soon, those transaction alerts, which felt like death warrants, finally stopped.
Putting away her phone, Lu Yibei snorted coldly in her heart.
Hmph! Damn that Smelly Girl! Fortunately, the power of urban legend is not enough to completely overcome technology! Today, I've marked this grudge. I'll deal with you when I get back! Lu Yibei thought.
...
At the same time, in Jingyi Apartment, Lu Yibei's home.
"Hehehe--!"
Seeing the successful recharge notifications appear one after another, Ju Meng couldn't help but let out a smug laugh.
"With these point coupons, I can upgrade to +13. Watch me crush those noobs today!"
"Stupid, Lu Yibei? Although you're not my subordinate, what kind of behavior is handing a bank card to a deity? This is an offering to me! Oh my, it's so satisfying!"
"Buy, you can buy anything! Wait, why can't I recharge anymore?"
Seeing the recharge failed notification pop up on the computer screen, Ju Meng was startled for a moment. She then re-entered the password, preparing to try recharging again, and then she saw the brightly shining mark on the back of her hand and fell into contemplation.
The mark on the back of her hand hadn't not lit up before. In the past, Lu Yibei had also had improper thoughts about her. Every time she came out after a shower, wrapped in a bath towel, and wandered around the house, a faint glimmer always flashed on the back of her hand.
But this time was different!
In broad daylight, the mark on the back of her hand was dazzlingly bright, like a powerful light bulb. A little thought was enough to know that there was likely big trouble coming.
...
Half an hour later.
A Magpie with oily, glossy feathers flew in through the window into Lu Yibei's home. It circled for a while and found Ju Meng sitting on the balcony.
She had a cigarette of unknown origin in her mouth, looked up at a forty-five-degree angle, her expression solemn, like a salted fish that had lost its dreams.
The Magpie landed on Ju Meng's shoulder, tilted its head, a hint of confusion flashing in its mung bean-like eyes, and spoke in human language, "Master, I've brought the item for you. What's wrong with you?"
"Xiao Cao, I feel like I can't overcome this calamity in my life. That kid probably wants to kill me."
"Huh?" The Magpie said in surprise, "Didn't you say you had allied with her and your relationship was very good? What did you do to make it..."
"I just used her bank card to recharge some point coupons, and she's so stingy!"
The Magpie, "..." Although it might not be good to say this, I still want to say from the bottom of my heart... Serves you right!
