Chapter 223: Chapter 170: Social Flower and Herb Secret Manual (Charm Demon Dao) (Part 2)

Lin Hao thought Qianqian made a good point, so he nodded.

Qianqian: "Then I think making friends is really simple."

Lin Hao: "Tell me more."

Qianqian: "Have Beta get rid of Alpha, then keep Alpha’s corpse safe. If necessary, burn Alpha and keep the ashes, so they can accompany you always."

Lin Hao: ???

Li Chuchu: ???

If we follow Qianqian’s definition of friendship, she’s not entirely wrong...

But that’s absurd!

What kind of underworld method for making friends is this!

Looks like enhancing Qianqian’s moral education is still on the agenda, although this isn’t the first time Qianqian has said something shocking—

Before, when Li Chuchu was reading books on "enterprise management," Qianqian expressed doubt.

Qianqian: "Sister Chuchu, what does enterprise management manage?"

Li Chuchu: "Enterprise management is a broad field, but fundamentally, it’s management of talents."

Qianqian: "Managing talents? If they don’t listen, can’t you just let them die?"

When Qianqian said this, her expression was very natural, feeling that such an action was a correct and natural choice.

This is closely related to Qianqian’s growth environment.

Moreover, when Qianqian said these words, her abilities were naturally at play. If Lin Hao hadn’t been there, Li Chuchu might have been directly influenced by Qianqian’s powers.

Lin Hao couldn’t imagine then, if Li Chuchu agreed with Qianqian’s view of "enterprise management," the Ke Chen City Happy Milk Tea Limited Sect’s "legal representative" Li Chuchu might have been undergoing trial in a detention center by now.

Lin Hao: "Qianqian, you should never say such frightening things again. We must maintain respect for life, killing is not good."

Qianqian frowned. Is killing wrong?

Yesterday, Qianqian seriously finished reading the "Grimm’s Fairy Tales," and it didn’t say that...

According to the "Snow White" story, the evil queen character was forced to put on "heated iron shoes" and died miserably.

Those who don’t want to be friends with me, are they not villains too?

Qianqian put forth this query to Lin Hao, who frowned, squatted down, and patted Qianqian’s head:

"Qianqian, believing everything in books might as well be having no books. Every decision you make must be based on respect for life."

[Lin Hao teaches inner sect disciple Qianqian who has Taotie Bloodline in the sect]

[Notices inner sect disciple Qianqian leaning towards violence due to Taotie Bloodline]

[If the Taotie Bloodline is not restrained, guiding inner sect disciple Qianqian warns of a future where she may view mortals and cultivators as her food]

[This is Taotie Bloodline, even if diluted, it remains one of the ancient four great evil beasts]

[Unfortunately, Lin Hao’s Residual Pill Stage power has no substantial impact on the Taotie Bloodline]

[But nothing is absolute!]

[Based on his research and understanding of Qianqian’s bloodline power, Lin Hao begins to think strategies]

[Lin Hao begins to think strategies...]

[Lin Hao begins to think strategies...]

[Lin Hao temporarily can’t think of strategies]

Lin Hao: ???

Although the log didn’t provide practical solutions, Qianqian seemed to understand what Lin Hao just said and nodded thoughtfully.

Although I don’t understand, I’ll note it down.

Qianqian thinks she’s clever and will surely understand Teacher Lin’s words eventually.

Furthermore, Qianqian felt she doesn’t need to think too much; if a decision involves taking someone’s life, she could just ask Teacher Lin directly.

If Teacher Lin says it can be done, then do it. Isn’t that simple?

Though Qianqian’s answer hadn’t given Lin Hao any reference value, it inspired him.

"Why not go to the library?"

It should be noted, surely among the library’s collection, there are books concerning emotions and making friends.

Lin Hao hadn’t visited that section previously. Maybe I’ll check it out today...

Lin Hao: "I’ll first go to the library to borrow a few books, then come back to the hotel, and we’ll pick up Mr. Hua together?"

Li Chuchu: "No need for the hassle, let’s go together."

Qianqian also nodded in agreement.

The library is great with so many books to consume.

The more you read, the more you learn; Teacher Lin and Sister Chuchu will certainly appreciate my eagerness to learn.

The trio set off to the library in the Joyful District.

Can’t deny it, every city’s library is quite grand in structure, and its collections are varied, but...

Not many people visit.

In the vast library, Lin Hao arrived at the section dedicated to emotions.

"Deadly Intimacy," "Emotional Blackmail," "Intimate Traps," "Love and Art"...

Numerous books are displayed here, summarizing the emotional aspects by predecessors.

Lin Hao combined online reviews with ten books on making real friends, proper friendship types.

Soon, Lin Hao came to the borrowing section. Li Chuchu shortly emerged holding a book titled "The Collapse of Wolf Culture," while Qianqian carried a tall stack of books...

These books were so tall they blocked Qianqian’s view.

Glancing at the covers—

"Dictionary," "Lexicon," "Encyclopedia (1)," "Encyclopedia (2)," "Encyclopedia (3)"...

Does Qianqian have such a wide learning range?

Can she understand them?

But regardless, a child’s love for learning is a good thing and should be encouraged.

These books are borrowed, after all, if unread, they can be returned.

Once they finished borrowing books, they took a cab to the detention center in Joyful District.

Outside the detention center in Joyful District, there’s a dedicated waiting area.

Possibly due to arriving early, not many people were in the waiting room.

After Lin Hao registered today’s pickup for Mr. Hua, the staff confirmed with the detention center and instructed Lin Hao to wait there.

Lin Hao: "Sir, roughly when will he be released?"

Staff: "Two or three hours or so; it’s uncertain depending on the final verbal education session."

Lin Hao nodded and the trio sat in the waiting room, while Lin Hao engrossed himself in reading.

From today, he was determined to become a good friend of the Thunder Tribulation Cloud!

[Lin Hao borrowed a book titled "Going to Kindergarten, I will make friends!" at River Debris World Sect’s Shared Scripture Pavilion, deepening his understanding of feigning childishness]

[Lin Hao borrowed a book titled "Making Friends, I only focus on getting it right" at River Debris World Sect’s Shared Scripture Pavilion, deepening his understanding of chatterbox skills]

[Lin Hao borrowed a book titled...]

Reading quickly passed the time.

While knowledge filled his mind, Lin Hao unknowingly flipped through nine books.

During those reads, he learned, among other things, feigning childishness, being a chatterbox, playing weak, persuading, acting...

These are indispensable "skills" in making friends.

However, these aren’t enough; the prerequisite for using these skills on Thunder Tribulation Cloud is...

The other party needs to acknowledge him!

Currently, there’s no communication channel established, so regardless of skill mastery, it’s useless.

Now, all hopes rest on the final book, hoping its teachings will provide a useful skill.

[Lin Hao borrowed a book titled "If You Bloom, Fragrance Comes Naturally," solidifying his journey towards enlightenment]

[After borrowing numerous books at the Scripture Pavilion, Lin Hao compared these to his situation in the Cultivation Realm]

[The Cultivation Realm, though filled with bloody rivalries and deceit, also has goodness towards others and oneself]

[Cultivation isn’t just battles; there’s also etiquette and humanity]

[The Cultivation Realm is deep in tricks, but starting this journey leaves no retreat or way back]

[Lin Hao achieved enlightenment!]

[In the Cultivation Realm, make many friends and few enemies]

[Thus, the exceptionally insightful Lin Hao mastered the Divine Soul Technique "Social Flower and Herb Secret Manual"]

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