Naming Technique of the Night

Qing Chen suddenly realized that the old man was also making an investment.

Just like Hu Xiaoniu’s father’s investment, they had all realized that after the connection between the Inner and Outer Worlds was established, it could bring new dynamics to both worlds.

Therefore, these truly clever individuals chose to support the most outstanding among Time Travelers with the aim of an uncertain future.

True investment does not necessarily see profit with every venture, and casual acts may sometimes create unexpected shelter.

However, for Qing Chen, this represented a significant leap in status!

Third-generation youngsters would address him as master, and they would call Uncle Li Dong as “Seventh Uncle.” In the future, he could independently stand side by side with Uncle Li Dong…

Wait, the old man’s significant status leap for him didn’t have any other ulterior motives, did it?

“By the way, old man, what do you usually do when you sneak out through the secret passages?” Qing Chen asked curiously, blinking his eyes.

The old man was taken aback: “You’ve discovered the secret passages so quickly?!”

“I’ve also found seven car keys, a wall of firearms… and some flashy clothes,” Qing Chen said: “Oh, and seven mobile phones. Are you usually using seven identities? I’m very curious about what these identities are…”

At this moment, the old man flicked his wrist and lifted the fishing rod, handing the Dragon Fish he had caught to Qing Chen: “Take it and scram.”

“Alright, then,” said Qing Chen, feeling somewhat reluctant.

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Upon returning to Autumn Leaf Courtyard, Qing Chen chopped off a thick branch from a camphor tree in the surroundings and carved himself a wooden sign.

The sign bore only two characters: “No Visitors.”

In the evening, when Li Ke got off school, he came over to cook and do miscellaneous chores.

He also meticulously wiped down the lounge chair that Qing Chen used daily.

At this point, because of the accumulation of lactic acid in his body after excessive exercise, Li Ke was moving somewhat uncomfortably, feeling as though his legs no longer belonged to him.