Chapter 44: Chapter 44: Glasses and hairspray hands are a perfect match
At noon, Xue Jing had lunch at the Canglong Dojo.
Since beginning his martial arts training, his appetite had steadily grown. If he were eating regular meals, the portions would need to be measured in bowls to satisfy him. However, the direct disciples of Canglong Dojo usually consumed specially prepared medicinal meals, supplemented by nutritional pastes Xue Jing had never encountered before.
After these meals, his entire body would feel warm, and practicing the Hibernating Dragon Technique afterward would yield greater gains than usual.
[You performed the Hibernating Dragon Technique, fitness experience +258]
[You have performed a practice of the Hibernating Dragon Technique, and your Strength Experience Points +221]
[You have performed a practice of visualization of the Hibernating Dragon Technique, visualization experience points +79]
[Visualization upgraded to Lv2 (30/500)]
After an hour of standing practice with the Hibernating Dragon Technique, Xue Jing took slow, measured breaths, calming the surging Qi and blood in his body. The "dragon energy" that had enveloped him gradually dissipated.
It felt as if a cool summer breeze was blowing through his mind, bringing a refreshing clarity that sharpened his focus.
With his eyes closed, Xue Jing visualized the entire training room in his mind. He then took a few steps forward, squatted down naturally, picked up a bottle of mineral water from the wooden floor, unscrewed it, and drank deeply.
Afterward, he walked to the window, opened it without hesitation, and welcomed the fresh air from outside.
It was as if he hadn't lost his vision at all.
Typically, when people close their eyes, they lose their sense of distance, balance, and direction. But for Xue Jing, even with his eyes closed, he could visualize the training room so clearly that it was almost like a mental scan, allowing him to "see" everything as if his eyes were still open.
"Maybe if I continue training like this, I can develop a 'mind's eye'?" Xue Jing pondered.
The idea of being able to perceive all of his opponent's actions through conscious imagination, without relying on his physical senses, was an enticing future goal for his [Visualization] skill.
As he took a break, the phone on the floor vibrated.
Opening it, he saw a message from his wealthy and domineering contact.
[Wu Youqing: There's work. Come quickly.]
Xue Jing immediately perked up, 'Finally, some action!'
He quickly stood up, changed his clothes, and practically sprinted out of the Canglong Dojo to catch the bus.
First, he went home to grab his library card, took a moment to rub the head of the cat who was napping, and then hurried out, heading straight to the Qingda University campus. He arrived on the seventh floor of the library.
As he entered, Xue Jing scanned the area. Apart from a girl who was seated in the rest area wearing glasses, there was no one else around.
He took another look and suddenly realized something was off.
Hmm? Wearing glasses... wait, isn't that Wu Youqing?
He turned back quickly.
The girl had removed her frameless glasses and was now smiling at him.
Xue Jing couldn't tell if it was an illusion, but Wu Youqing seemed even more beautiful than the last time he saw her.
"Your 'focus' is impressive. You found me so quickly," she remarked, blinking in surprise.
Noticing Xue Jing's focus on her glasses, Wu Youqing chuckled and said, "...As you can see, this is a divine relic."
"Want to try them on?"
Xue Jing kept his composure, took the glasses, and asked curiously, "What does this divine relic do?"
[Divine matter detected, absorbing divinity...]
"GOD-1280: Ordinary glasses," she explained, sitting up straighter and inadvertently highlighting her well-developed figure.
For some reason, Xue Jing found Wu Youqing more attractive than before, and he couldn't help but steal a glance.
"The effect is simple. It reduces a person's presence, making them appear 'ordinary' and preventing them from attracting attention."
Wu Youqing noticed Xue Jing's wandering gaze and teased him lightly.
"However, though the glasses suppress your sense of presence; they don't eliminate it. Once you take them off, the suppressed presence bursts forth, making you particularly noticeable. The longer you wear them, the stronger the effect when you take them off."
Xue Jing suddenly understood.
It wasn't that he had suddenly become lecherous—rather, the effect of the glasses had made Wu Youqing seem more striking than usual.
That's a relief.
He focused his gaze on the girl's appealing features, looking openly now.
It wasn't his fault, after all—it was the divine relic's influence.
"Boss, you mentioned there was work?" Xue Jing asked, bringing the conversation back to the task at hand.
Wu Youqing pulled a stack of documents from her bag and handed them to Xue Jing.
"This mission is a bit special. It's a C-level containment mission. Normally, it wouldn't be assigned to you, but..." She trailed off, motioning for him to look at the documents.
Xue Jing put on the [GOD-1280] glasses in his hand, feeling his presence diminish instantly as if he had transformed from a notable figure to a mere stone on the roadside. Wu Youqing watched in surprise as he flipped through the file.
[Report on sighting of divine relic]
[At 2:32 pm on October 18, a stabbing incident occurred on Lianming Street in the southern part of Yuqingcheng. According to the investigation, the attacker was a young woman with blond hair and tattoos wearing a crown.]
[At 1:11 am on October 19, the woman appeared again...]
The first few pages of the file contained eyewitness reports and several photos. The photos depicted a young woman, around 27 or 28 years old, wearing a black dress, her hair dyed blonde. An exaggeratedly large spider tattoo adorned her neck, and she wore an ornate crown with a black flower in its center.
[It has been confirmed that the crown worn by the woman is 'GOD-1105·Crown of the Evil Woman,' a 'dangerous level' divine relic. Please collect it as soon as possible.]
After reading the last paragraph, Xue Jing turned the page and found the details about the [Crown of the Evil Woman].
[GOD-1105: The Crown of Evil Woman]
[This relic actively seeks out women with evil thoughts. Once worn, it continuously amplifies those thoughts while simultaneously enhancing the wearer's physical abilities, eventually transforming her into an unparalleled evil figure.]
Xue Jing placed the documents back on the table.
"Finished reading?" Wu Youqing asked.
Xue Jing nodded. "Yes... So why am I being assigned this C-level containment mission?"
Wu Youqing smiled, her gaze appraising him.
"[Crown of the Evil Woman] amplifies the wearer's evil intentions. But don't forget, those 'evil thoughts' also encompass desire."
"When a woman sees a good-looking man and wants to possess him, that's an evil thought too."
Xue Jing "..."
Suddenly, the reason for his involvement in this mission became clear.
He adjusted the rimless glasses on his nose. "So these glasses are also part of the plan?"
Wu Youqing nodded, her smile widening. "Your natural appeal is already strong. Once you've worn [GOD-1280] for a while, the effect when you remove them will be enough to overwhelm the [Evil Woman]'s psychological defenses and ignite her desires."
"Then, you'll be able to easily remove the [Crown of the Evil Woman]. This mission is tailored for you."
Xue Jing was at a loss for words.
Was this really asking him to use his looks to complete the mission?
But the plan actually seemed feasible.
Maybe he could pull it off—after taking off his glasses, he might just strike a pose and run a hand through his hair.
From then on, would he be invincible? (TN - He's talking in terms of looks)
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