I Can Grant Origin Powers To Anything
Chapter 188 - 187: I Like People Who Repay Kindness

Chapter 188: Chapter 187: I Like People Who Repay Kindness

After the Spiritual Protection Device was pressed.

The protector burst open at a speed visible to the naked eye, then transformed into a golden glowing circle, completely enveloping Qian Buhuan within it.

This should be the absolute protection that lasts for one minute.

According to Gu Xi, it was by relying on this one-minute absolute time that she managed to escape the pursuit of the Ice Snow Leopard.

In other words, with this layer of protection, even someone with Profound Realm strength cannot easily break through it; it truly provides safety.

Sadly, Qian Buhuan, protected within this barrier, showed no signs of relief but instead looked utterly miserable...

Pressing this meant he would have to pay 200 academic credits as compensation for damaging the Spiritual Protection Device.

Yet within the Secret Realm, whenever those robbers strike, they’ll prevent anyone from pressing the Spiritual Protection Device, fearing that their loot would come up empty-handed.

Being forced to press this thing, it’s truly unprecedented within the Secret Realm.

Unexpectedly, the first person to experience such treatment turned out to be himself.

And once the Spiritual Protection Device disappeared from his hand...

Qian Buhuan collapsed on the ground, tears streaming down, unsure if it was from physical pain or heartache.

Xu Lingjun ignored him, turned to help Zhou Yunliu, and asked with concern, "How are you? Is your injury okay?"

"No... no problem."

Xu Lingjun reprimanded, "You really are something, with your life clearly in someone else’s hands, yet still insisting on being mouthy. If I had been even a bit later, do you know you’d be finished? Constantly provoking with words is not only unwise but also reckless."

Zhou Yunliu gave a bitter smile, sat up with Xu Lingjun’s help, and said, "It’s my fault. I thought we were all classmates, so he wouldn’t go too far... didn’t expect him to be harsher than I imagined... thank you."

He looked at Xu Lingjun gratefully.

At this moment, a line of small text appeared in Xu Lingjun’s eyes.

[You rescued Zhou Yunliu from the threat of disability, receiving his heartfelt gratitude, thus gaining the favor of the world’s origin will, increasing Origin Value by 108!]

Xu Lingjun couldn’t help his eyes lighting up, instantly putting more effort into supporting him...

Grateful people are naturally more likable.

He opened his mouth to comfort, "Don’t worry, once the Spiritual Protection Device is activated, it’s said that someone will come to rescue you soon."

Beside him, Qian Buhuan opened his mouth, wanting to say weren’t they coming to save me...

But seeing Xu Lingjun helping gather Zhou Yunliu’s severed hands.

He didn’t dare speak out...

In times like this, silence is best.

Obviously, he didn’t violate the rules; instead, he skirted the edges, and although he didn’t break them, the law enforcement rules of the Bei Xuanwu Martial Mansion aren’t that rigid, and he’s likely to face consequences later.

And in fact, the inspection efficiency of the Miwu Ghost Forest was quite impressive.

In just two minutes.

They arrived at the location ahead of all the trainees...

Upon seeing those inspecting figures, Qian Buhuan couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief, immediately feeling saved.

He was just worried it would be fellow trainees; knowing if trainees came to the rescue first, he would have to pay a high Source Value, luckily not.

The inspectors were two trainees wearing police dog masks, seemingly both at the Huichuan Realm.

Their gaze swept over the three, pausing at Zhou Yunliu, who lay on the ground with his severed arms, and the muddy and pained Qian Buhuan, looking at Xu Lingjun with growing caution.

One of the inspectors already assumed a defensive stance, demanding, "Was it you? Did you really sever your classmate’s arm? How could you be so cruel?"

Xu Lingjun pointed at Qian Buhuan and explained, "It wasn’t me, it was him who severed his arm."

Zhou Yunliu also nodded and said, "That’s right, it was this bastard who cut off my arm. After leaving the Secret Realm, I want to apply for arbitration. Although he didn’t intend to kill me, he just tried to chop my arm into pulp, leaving me disabled for life."

Upon hearing this, the person relaxed their defensive stance and turned to Zhou Yunliu, asking, "So, it was you who activated your Spiritual Protection Device?"

"It was me who activated it."

Qian Buhuan cried out.

"What?"

Both were stunned this time.

Xu Lingjun explained, "Yes, indeed it was him who pressed it, but there was no choice... this classmate Zhou is already in a terrible state, and clearly couldn’t make it back to the exit on his own. If we let him lose 200 academic credits pressing the Spiritual Protection Device, wouldn’t it be worse?"

"I see."

They accepted this explanation.

And Zhou Yunliu looked at Xu Lingjun in surprise, asking, "How do you know my last name is Zhou?"

Xu Lingjun acted innocent and said, "You just introduced yourself to me, don’t you remember?"

"Oh, right, sorry, I forgot."

Xu Lingjun smiled, "So, I’d like to ask if you two could bring this person back when you rescue them, along with this classmate Zhou. He clearly needs urgent treatment now, and delaying further may leave sequelae. By the way, here are his gains from this Secret Realm trip. Since he has no hands now, please help him carry it."

"Okay, we understand."

One of them moved forward to support Qian Buhuan, while the other gingerly carried Zhou Yunliu.

Qian Buhuan called out, "And my gains, my bag, return it to me."

Xu Lingjun casually slung the bag over his shoulder, saying, "I must have mentioned, whoever dares to rob others, I dare to rob them. Maybe you didn’t know before that bullying is wrong, but now, you should be aware, right?"

Qian Buhuan: "........."

The ugly, terrifying mask, along with the kindness so genuine it seemed foolish, and an unyielding approach to wrongdoers.

One of the inspectors cast a glance at Xu Lingjun, and his eyes softened considerably.

He asked Xu Lingjun, "You must be the real Jigsaw, right?"

Xu Lingjun nodded and replied, "Can’t really say if I am or not, but I did use the Jigsaw identity."

That inspector nodded, saying, "Then it’s definitely you, right... the reason you’re not using the Jigsaw identity now is that someone else has already used it. He’s using your identity to hurt and rob people everywhere, clearly trying to tarnish your reputation."

"I don’t have any reputation to speak of."

Xu Lingjun modestly said, "I’ve never aimed to gain a reputation anyway; if anyone wants Jigsaw’s identity, they can have it. I just do what I believe is right. I’m no saint and can’t bring peace to the world, but I can’t stand seeing the strong bully the weak, so I only concern myself with things happening before my eyes... I’ve never expected this Secret Realm to become completely harmonious; all I want is a bit of peace and quiet."

Besides, if it were really harmonious, I’d be doomed.

That’s the truth.

"Having peace in front of you is already impressive enough."

That inspector smiled, "Junior, you’re truly admirable. It’s a pity that this is the Secret Realm, I can’t reveal my identity, but your identity won’t stay hidden for long. By then, I must find you and have a drink with you, but for now, be cautious. They’re clearly targeting you, and your actions are so conspicuous, they might easily catch you. They’re prepared, remember, at the crucial moment, don’t hesitate to use those mere 200 academic credits, got it?"

"Thank you, senior, for your concern."

The two nodded at Xu Lingjun.

They turned around with the two injured ones and left.

And Xu Lingjun, holding Qian Buhuan’s backpack, opened it to take a look, and couldn’t help but have his eyes light up.

There’s quite a lot of blood and flesh inside; most eye-catching are the four bear paws, presumably from the Level 5 Demon Beast Wild Barbarian Bear. This kid is quite formidable, as those four paws are probably worth 50 academic credits.

After all, demon beasts, strictly speaking, are also part of the mysterious races of the heavens... their blood and flesh effects may not be much inferior to those of other mysterious races.

The reason why the blood and flesh of all heavens’ mysterious races are more expensive is simply because their effects are more comprehensive, and rarity makes them precious, that’s all.

"Not bad."

He kept the blood and flesh behind him, but the four bear paws were already stored in the transformation space, intending to keep two for himself and have Father Wang eat the other two.

Bear paws are indeed a great supplement.

With two backpacks slung over his shoulder, he continued walking toward the originally designated destination under Xiaoya’s guidance.