By the window, Jiang Ruochan quietly read a book bathed in sunlight, her black hair hanging down over her cheeks, highlighting her stunning and beautiful profile.
However, after hearing Zong Zheng Nan Mo's exclamation, Jiang Ruochan spoke again.
"Don't pay too much attention to the data, the power rankings mainly exist as motivation so that those in reserve can see their strength changes daily."
"The foundation is composed of fifty percent realm, thirty percent talent ability, followed by the objectives of the task and the enhanced resources used for exchange."
"Therefore, the power is quite inflated; similarly, a tier three might have ten thousand power but can't beat one with eight thousand."
"... No wonder, I was wondering why the gap between tier two and tier three is so big." Zong Zheng Nan Mo suddenly understood.
While the two were talking, Jiang Hou opened the exchange page at the top of the power rankings.
There were six types of Extraordinary Resources listed, each with item descriptions.
"Energy Crystal, low-tier, stock 25 pieces, greatly enhances the energy concentration and upper limit in a Transcendent, exchange requirement 20 points."
"Demon Power Crystal, low-tier, stock 3 pieces, contains rich demonic power, can hasten the progress of transcendents' demonization, exchange requirement 30 points."
"Inheritance Fragment, stock 1 piece, water attribute, Deities inheritance exclusive, contains parts of incomplete inheritance, exchange requirement 300 points."
"Earth Evil Power, out of stock!."
"Soul Seal Crystal, stock 2 pieces, no requirements, special item with no usage limit, refining it can enhance vitality and purify mental will, exchange requirement 40 points."
"Supreme Yang Golden Sand, out of stock!"
Five out of the six types of Extraordinary Resources have corresponding awakening systems, only the Soul Seal Crystal is the most special.
Not only is there no requirement for a power system, but also no usage limit, meaning a person can exchange for it countless times, continuously strengthening vitality and purifying the spirit.
Of course, the premise is having enough points.
Moreover, the Extraordinary Resources are very popular, two of the six are out of stock, and the others have very few in stock, not only that...
Just now, even the Soul Seal Crystal which showed two pieces in stock has turned into out of stock status.
At this moment, Zong Zheng Nan Mo also opened the exchange page; seeing the description for the Energy Crystal, he was a bit eager: "President, how do you earn those points, by completing tasks?"
Jiang Hou's strength is greatly improving every day, today it's already on par with his, if he continues to stand still, in a few days he won't even be able to see his tail.
Being brothers means getting stronger together, ideally, he will always be stronger than Jiang Hou.
Who let this guy have such a pretty and capable childhood sweetheart.
Jiang Ruochan didn't lift her head, saying indifferently: "That's right, completing tasks will earn you points, which you can use to exchange for resources; this is the reason why many transcendents want to join Celestial Punishment."
"Currently, only the Celestial Punishment Department, which steadily oversees five large passages, handled by top-level experts deep within the ruins, can consistently excavate resources."
"However, over several decades, the cracks have multiplied, some Extraordinary Forces in the country have also seized one or two small passages."
"These passages are unstable and require fixed times to enter the ruins, plus those forces are weaker, meaning even less resources obtained."
"As for taking tasks, don't even think about it for now."
"Although your realm appears to be Late-tier One, you lack actual combat experience and proficiency in ability; taking on tasks is courting death, you can't even beat Early-tier One pollution monsters."
"President, am I really as weak as you say?" Zong Zheng Nan Mo wasn't convinced.
The black-haired girl nodded mercilessly: "Very weak."
Zong Zheng Nan Mo, feeling belittled, turned around and looked at Jiang Hou with a resentful gaze, making him get goosebumps all over, replied bluntly.
"Your weakness is none of my business, scram."
"Come on... No consolation for a brother?" Zong Zheng Nan Mo raised a middle finger.
Following the principle of less talk, fewer mistakes, today's club 'activity' saw Jiang Hou rarely opening his mouth, while Zong Zheng Nan Mo curiously asked around.
Compared to Zong Zheng Nan Mo, Jiang Hou doesn't have much interest in those tasks.
He can grow stronger by entering the ruins and hunting ferocious beasts, so there's no need to run errands for the officials; this club is solely a place for him to access transcendent information.
5:30 PM
As they left, Jiang Ruochan pulled them into the Wind Chime Squad's small group and sent them two 'teaching' videos.
One was to teach Zong Zheng Nan Mo how to harness and train his own abilities to reach standard levels soon.
The other, meant for Jiang Hou, was an ancient boxing skill video; after learning it, he could maximize his physical strength and enhance his power.
6:00 PM
Jiang Hou returned home, as soon as he entered, Qin Siyu who was setting up the bowls and chopsticks asked curiously.
"Jiang Hou, why did you suddenly think of joining a club?"
When school ended, Jiang Hou messaged Qin Siyu saying he joined a club and would be home late.
"Didn't you always tell me not to stay cooped up at home all day, to exercise more? So I found a club planning to train in boxing for exercise."
Saying this, Jiang Hou tossed his backpack onto the sofa.
"Boxing, you sure?" The ponytail girl was a bit skeptical.
In the past, Jiang Hou did try to 'get motivated,' but he'd fish for three days and dry the nets for two; buying a pair of boxing gloves only to train for two days then get too lazy to move.
"Don't believe me? I'll show you my eight-pack abs in a few days."
"Always boasting." Qin Siyu obviously didn't believe him, after all, getting abs in a few days was too implausible, then happily shared her experiences of filming videos today with Jiang Hou.
At the same time, Jiang Hou learned from Qin Siyu's mouth that her classmate was named Divine Palace Feirou.
After dinner, Qin Siyu finished her bath early, wearing that pink pajamas she sat on the sofa, with the remote in hand ready to find something to watch on TV.
Jiang Hou sat beside her, wearing headphones, and opened the video Jiang Ruochan sent him.
In the video, an elderly man wearing a black training suit appeared, with a solemn expression, exuding the aura of a master, and began introducing in a deep voice.
"The ancient boxing skill I teach is called the True Martial Seven Kills Fist. The technique is bold and dominant, with a wide and powerful stance, and has a heritage of over three hundred years."
"However, the core of ancient boxing is toughening the body, refining power to fight the enemy. It doesn't cultivate the legendary inner energy, nor is it about wall-climbing."
"Those things are fabrications from folklore novels, they don't actually exist."
"Of course, although True Martial Seven Kills Fist doesn't cultivate inner energy, as long as the moves are practiced skillfully, you can easily take on two or three ordinary people."
"Furthermore, once you further integrate all your body strength, every movement can concentrate power from the waist and legs into your fists, meaning you could fight a dozen ordinary people."
"For example, I am fifty-seven, but three years ago when out for a walk, I encountered a group of thugs bullying a couple, and fought back, defeating them one by nine."
Saying this, the elderly man wore a proud and self-confident expression typical of a great boxing master; even at over fifty years old, he could take on nine.
But right then, the elderly man's face showed a pained expression in the video: "I may have won that fight, but I paid over a hundred thousand in medical expenses..."
Cough cough!! The sudden twist almost made Jiang Hou choke on his own saliva.
"What's wrong... Oh! Jiang Hou, are you really going to practice boxing?" Qin Siyu turned her head, seeing Jiang Hou's video on his phone, she was a bit surprised.
Speaking, the girl leaned closer, resting her chin on Jiang Hou's shoulder.
Since they were so close, their faces were almost touching, and Jiang Hou could smell the faint jasmine fragrance from her hair and the warmth of her breath.
Of course, this wasn't some body scent.
At this age, high school girls aren't in the habit of using cosmetics, the scent usually comes from laundry detergent, body wash, or shampoo.