Chapter 585: Patchouli GO

Upon seeing Super Alloy Darkshine, Fang Mo also felt a bit of regret.

It wasn't for any other reason, but mainly because he had been too casual when modifying his hero name.

Upon further reflection, the name "Black Watch" actually sounded quite nice, even though it had nothing to do with N, and was actually the name of a villainous organization in the game "Prototype."

Yes, that Black Watch.

It was actually quite similar to the Umbrella Corporation from Resident Evil, both involved in virus research.

But at least in the game, Black Watch was much stronger than Umbrella... you should know that these guys were really pressing down with the Darkshine virus, even managing to contain the virus within Manhattan instead of letting it spread worldwide.

Even Prototype A, at the highest game difficulty, was sent running for cover by these people.

"Ah, that was rash..."

With that thought, Fang Mo sighed.

Had he known earlier, he would have chosen the name "Black Watch" for his hero persona.

And even if he didn't choose Black Watch, he should have chosen a more impressive name, like "Master" or something... then he wouldn't just be taking advantage of N, but the whole Hero Association.

It's a pity it's too late for regrets now.

He couldn't just keep causing a fuss and changing his name, could he?

Shaking his head, Fang Mo temporarily gave up on the idea of changing his name, since his current name was passable for now, and it would serve as a foundation for future encounters with Child Emperor.

After realizing these points, a smile once again appeared on Fang Mo's face.

"Ah well, don't mind the details."

Facing the odd looks of the Puri-Puri Prisoner and Super Alloy Darkshine, Fang Mo smiled and patted their shoulders: "My hero name can always change..."

"Ah? Hero names can change?"

Super Alloy Darkshine looked a bit bewildered: "Aren't those arranged by the Association early on?"

"Not really, Little Black."

Hearing this, the Puri-Puri Prisoner took the initiative to explain: "Priest had another title before, but he didn't like it much, so he changed it."

"Is that so?"

Super Alloy Darkshine was visibly surprised: "You never told me about this... So what was his previous hero title?"

"Uh..."

The Puri-Puri Prisoner's expression stiffened: "That's a taboo topic."

"Oh? What happens if it's mentioned?" Super Alloy Darkshine, now even more curious, asked: "It's not like you get killed, right?"

"Maybe even more painful than being killed."

The Puri-Puri Prisoner recalled the Deep Sea King, who was buried in manure and shivering uncontrollably.

Yes, although the Puri-Puri Prisoner was a robust muscular man... still, he was not foolish, and after the series of events in J City, he had realized that the cheerful and sunny Priest was actually very vengeful and seemingly quite scheming.

"More painful than being killed? Really?"

Unlike the Puri-Puri Prisoner, who had experienced the whole event, Super Alloy Darkshine was somewhat naive and fearless.

At that moment, hearing the Puri-Puri Prisoner's explanation, he burst out laughing: "Hahaha, don't joke around. How could there be anything more painful than being killed?"

"The last time in J City, the god-level monster Cthulhu thought the same way."

Just then, Fang Mo timely reminded him with a smile: "Until I sealed him inside a weapon filled with manure... Are you sure you want to try it?"

"What?" Super Alloy Darkshine was taken aback.

"But for you..."

Just as Super Alloy Darkshine was lost in thought, Fang Mo magically pulled out a bronze pickaxe from behind: "This seems more suited for you."

"???"

Super Alloy Darkshine was stunned.

He then instinctively turned to look at the Puri-Puri Prisoner.

"Don't look at me." The Puri-Puri Prisoner, understanding what he was thinking, quickly waved his hands to explain: "At most, I could stuff a cellphone or something. I can't handle that."

"How did you manage that?"

Hearing his companion's words, Super Alloy Darkshine couldn't help but look at Fang Mo in amazement: "Where did you pull that tool from?"

"This isn't just any tool."

However, Fang Mo shook his head with a mysterious smile: "…this is agricultural equipment."

"…"

Hearing this, the two men couldn't help but be dumbfounded.

An eerie silence fell.

But soon, Super Alloy Darkshine couldn't help but laugh a couple of times, though his smile seemed somewhat disgruntled, and he subconsciously clenched his fists: "I feel like... this newcomer isn't very easy to get along with."

"Ah, that's not quite right."

Yet, facing Super Alloy Darkshine's dissatisfaction, Fang Mo casually put away the pickaxe and then spread his hands to explain: "I'm actually a very refined and easy-going person."

Saying this.

Fang Mo then suddenly picked up the fruit plate from the coffee table.

"Come on, have some watermelon."

As Fang Mo spoke, his smile became even more sincere: "Since you are friends with the Puri-Puri Prisoner, you are naturally also friends of mine, Fang Mo. Come, have some watermelon to cool off."

"Hmm?"

Super Alloy Darkshine was a bit dazed, having never encountered such an eccentric character before. Just a moment ago, there seemed to be a hint of tension, but the next second he was offering him watermelon.

Under the overwhelming hospitality.

Darkshine had no choice but to pick up a piece of watermelon and take a bite, nodding in appreciation: "Thank you."

But as he bit down, the crisp and juicy flesh exploded in his mouth, turning into a cool, sweet juice that flowed down his throat.

This refreshing sensation immediately permeated his entire body.

"This... this is?"

Super Alloy Darkshine looked at the watermelon in surprise. It was just a piece of fruit, but it felt like he had swallowed a big gulp of ice-cool thirst-quenching juice.

"Is this really watermelon?"

Darkshine asked incredulously: "How can it be this sweet? This... this is too delicious, isn't it?"

"You like it?"

Seeing his reaction, Fang Mo was amused. He of course knew it was because of the MC quality: "If you like it, I'll send a few home with you to enjoy later."

In fact, back in the Marvel universe, Fang Mo had noticed this trait when he cooked half a pot of milk on the helicarrier, which completely enchanted the entire Avengers.

There was also Taneleer Tivan, to whom Fang Mo had only given a universal meatball, yet he managed to lure him from being a universal collector to a universal gourmet.

The food Fang Mo brought out naturally had a boutique attribute, especially since it was watermelon...

Young Darkshine couldn't resist this at all.

"This... you're too kind."

Seeing this, Super Alloy Darkshine immediately showed a tempted expression: "But I didn't bring any gifts with me, how could I accept your gift? That would be too rude."

"Hey, we're all buddies here."

Hearing this, Fang Mo waved his hand nonchalantly: "Just take a few to quench your thirst... Let's just chat for a bit, and then have lunch together."

"Since you say so, I can't refuse."

Super Alloy Darkshine scratched his head with a smile.

Actually, he had only accidentally met the Puri-Puri Prisoner on the road and followed him here. He hadn't planned to stay long: "But as for lunch, I just..."

However, before Super Alloy Darkshine could finish his sentence.

Fang Mo immediately interrupted him enthusiastically, while slapping his shoulder: "I feel a kinship with Brother Black, as if we could drink and chat for three days!"

"Uh, I'm sorry I don't really like to drink..."

Super Alloy Darkshine, hearing this, instinctively responded.

"It's okay, we can switch to grape soda." Fang Mo smiled and waved his hand: "But since we're switching to soda, let's change the lunch menu too. I heard soda goes well with fried food here, right?"

Saying this, Fang Mo pretended to ponder for a moment before clapping his hands: "Alright, decided!"

"We'll have fried chicken for lunch!"

"…"

Regardless of the strange atmosphere, due to Fang Mo's overwhelming hospitality, both the Puri-Puri Prisoner and Darkshine ended up staying.

And Ah Xue was quickly called by Fang Mo to prepare lunch or something.

Unlike the usual solo cooking, since Sonic and Mumen Rider were around, the kitchen had two more helpers.

At least tasks like handling chicken... or peeling shrimp were something they could do.

It's worth mentioning that Sonic's cooking skills were surprisingly good, understanding many of the details during the cooking process without needing reminders from Ah Xue, but compared to Sonic, Mumen Rider's cooking skills were just average. Although he could manage simple dishes, he really couldn't compare to Sonic.

The kitchen was busy preparing lunch.

Meanwhile, in the living room.

The conversation between Fang Mo and the two was going smoothly.

After chatting for a while, Fang Mo understood the reason for the Puri-Puri Prisoner's visit.

Super Alloy Darkshine was indeed someone he had randomly encountered on the road, but as for the Puri-Puri Prisoner himself... his visit to Fang Mo was not to discuss ketone technology. He himself understood that doing so would definitely earn him a beating from Fang Mo.

So, his visit this time.

Was mainly for another very important matter.

"You're saying you want to become stronger?"

After taking a sip of tea, Fang Mo looked at the Puri-Puri Prisoner somewhat surprised: "I mean, we're both S-rank heroes... you shouldn't need to consult me about this, right?"

"It's different, Priest."

However, unexpectedly, the Puri-Puri Prisoner just smiled: "I'm an S-rank hero because my strength barely reached S-rank, but your S-rank... is because the Hero Association's cap is only S-rank, right?"

"… Nani?!"

Hearing this, it was Super Alloy Darkshine who was the first to be stunned.

He looked at Fang Mo unexpectedly. The latter didn't appear to have very strong muscles, so why did his friend rate him so highly?

Could it be that this guy was following the path of Tatsumaki... with very strong psychic powers?

"I'm quite sensitive to a man's aura." However, the Puri-Puri Prisoner ignored Darkshine and continued speaking: "After returning from J City, I've been thinking about everything that happened there, and realized my strength is still too weak. I couldn't even defeat the Sea King."

"At least I'm a hero."

The Puri-Puri Prisoner said this very sincerely, bowing his head and requesting: "I want to protect more people, but with my current strength... it's probably difficult to do so, so I want to consult you on how to become stronger."

"This..."

Fang Mo heard this and was a bit surprised as he stroked his chin.

Honestly, he hadn't expected the Puri-Puri Prisoner's awareness to be so high. According to the original story's setting, he was just a basic BOY... but after really crossing over, Fang Mo found that these S-rank heroes were all adhering to their own sense of justice.

"If you really want to become stronger... that's actually possible."

Stroking his chin and pondering for a while, Fang Mo spoke again: "I just happen to have a method that might suit you."

"What is it?"

The Puri-Puri Prisoner immediately asked: "Do I need to believe in the original gods?"

After saying that, he even put his hands together in a serious praying posture.

"Fuck... you better not believe." However, Fang Mo almost spat out his tea at this scene: "That look of yours is very easily misunderstood. People might say it's because you played Genshin too much. The method I'm talking about is another kind."

"Huh?"

The Puri-Puri Prisoner was surprised: "Doesn't your church accept gays?"

"Of course not..." Fang Mo was about to speak, but then he thought about it, the little boy and the priest are also men, right? So his words were stuck in his mouth.

"It seems... it can be accepted?"

Surprised, Fang Mo touched his head, as if he himself couldn't find an excuse to refuse.

"Then I'm a devout believer today."

The Puri-Puri Prisoner put his hands together again, seemingly quite happy: "Now, whenever I accidentally push down a cute boy, I can confess to the gods... so, Priest, please tell me quickly the method that suits me!"

"emmm..."

Fang Mo frowned like a nun, feeling that the situation seemed a bit off.

"That, Priest?"

"Oh, it's nothing."

Until reminded by the other party, Fang Mo came back to his senses, took a deep breath, and asked back: "Have you... heard of philosophy?"

"Philosophy?"

The Puri-Puri Prisoner was taken aback: "What does that have to do with becoming stronger?"

"This world is a world of idealism." Fang Mo extended a finger and explained to the Puri-Puri Prisoner: "Humans can cause physical changes due to different mindsets... either they mutate into monsters, or they inspire their own potential and transform into heroes, all due to the mindset."

Fang Mo wasn't wrong about this.

The birth of monsters in this world is indeed very nonsensical.

Eating too much crab turns you into a crabman, liking reptiles too much turns you into a lizard... it's gotten to the point where Fang Mo almost doesn't dare to masturbate, what if he turns into a pipe-man?

Playing around is one thing.

But Fang Mo certainly didn't want to become something like a rotten crotch.

"A world of idealism?"

Hearing this, the Puri-Puri Prisoner nodded thoughtfully, as Fang Mo did indeed have some truth to his words: "Then how should I become stronger? Should I read philosophy books?"

"More precisely, it's about meditation."

Fang Mo smiled and directly pointed at the Puri-Puri Prisoner's chest: "You need to continuously scrutinize yourself, strengthen your resolve, and cultivate your temperament."

"How exactly should I do that?"

The Puri-Puri Prisoner was a bit confused, scratching his head: "Sorry, Priest, I don't quite understand all this..."

"Simply put, it's the three beliefs of philosophy." As Fang Mo spoke, he casually pointed at the staircase nearby: "Come on, follow me to the gym. I'll teach you what true strength is."

"Oh, alright."

The Puri-Puri Prisoner nodded and then stood up.

"… Can I come and see too?"

Just then, Super Alloy Darkshine also suddenly stood up, clearly unable to resist at the mention of the gym. After all, his main purpose of becoming a hero was to show off his muscles to others, so he wouldn't miss this opportunity to flaunt his physique: "I'm very interested in your gym."

"Haha, no problem."

Fang Mo heard this and laughed, heading towards the staircase while also not forgetting to call the two: "Come on, follow me, Patchouli GO!"

(Patchouli Go!

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