The two sat facing each other.
Lin Yu asked curiously, "Senior Brother, how much food can Dean store at one time usually?"
Lin Yu was very curious. Before he arrived, there were only two people in the academy, and they shouldn't have eaten too much food.
Senior Brother chuckled, "There's a large warehouse behind the mountain, half of which is filled with supplies. The frozen beast meat alone is enough for the three of us to eat for a hundred years."
Lin Yu wondered, "Then why does Dean keep storing food continuously?"
"If it's thrown into the Guixu, it will be eaten by other ferocious beasts anyway. It's better to store it, as it's not difficult with current technological means," Senior Brother said.
Senior Brother picked up a piece of food and mumbled, "What were you doing all day and night?"
"I was reading in the library," Lin Yu replied honestly.
Upon hearing this, Senior Brother's chopsticks, which were in his hand, stopped in mid-air. He felt a bit ashamed, as he had gone to Nanjiang City for a good time yesterday.
This comparison made him seem rather base, and he couldn't let his junior brother know about it.
He sighed, "Junior Brother is so diligent, I, as your Senior Brother, feel a sense of urgency. After I finish eating, I'll give you a lecture."
He thought that since Lin Yu was here to study, and he himself was not very reliable, it would be letting him down. Therefore, he decided to teach Lin Yu today.
As for the teaching materials, he could just refer to them. It wasn't a difficult task. There were so many academies; he could just ask someone for a couple of books and start teaching.
These were all basic university knowledge that could be learned in the library. His main purpose was to teach Lin Yu some secret techniques.
Lin Yu was excited upon hearing this and quickly said, "That would be great! Senior Brother, please eat quickly. However, if it's basic knowledge, I've already read it in the library."
"Oh, that saves me the trouble of teaching you. I'll teach you some secret techniques another day."
"I'm really looking forward to it, Senior Brother!"
"Mhm, let's eat, let's eat. The food today is exceptionally delicious. Little Seven, your cooking is superb!"
The robot called Little Seven said, "Thank you for your praise. Little Seven will continue to work hard."
Senior Brother laughed heartily, eating at a leisurely pace. Not long after, another table of dishes was brought out. While Senior Brother was eating, Lin Yu tapped on the table.
"What are you tapping on the table for?" Senior Brother asked curiously.
Lin Yu sighed, "It's nothing. I just remembered the scene of us meeting in the ruins of the old city. So much time has passed, I really miss it."
Upon hearing this, Senior Brother chuckled, "Hahaha, don't be so sentimental, it's so awkward..."
Before he could finish his sentence, he suddenly noticed Lin Yu looking at him strangely. Combining this with Lin Yu's previous words, he instantly understood.
This was his cunning junior brother reminding him about the opportune moment.
"Right, look at this old brain of Senior Brother's, my memory has always been poor! Senior Brother still owes you an opportune moment, right? However, before I give you this opportune moment, you need to know what I'm best at?"
"I heard people say that Senior Brother is proficient in the Six Arts, especially in artifact refining, almost to a master level."
"That's right. I'm skilled in artifact refining, alchemy, puppetry, formations, talismans, and winemaking. I call these the Six Arts, and I'm particularly skilled in artifact refining. Choose one, and that will be the opportune moment I'll give you."
Lin Yu pondered for a long time, considering which one to choose.
After a while, he said, "I want the art of puppetry!"
This answer surprised Senior Brother. Puppetry was not a mainstream skill. Most people would likely choose artifact refining or alchemy.
"Junior Brother's answer is truly unexpected. In that case, here you go!" He took out a booklet and said, "This is the secret manual for puppetry. Take it."
Lin Yu excitedly accepted the manual and thanked him repeatedly. Senior Brother, meanwhile, continued to eat heartily.
Soon, Senior Brother finished all the dishes and said, "Let's go, let's go soak in the hot springs."
The thought of two grown men soaking in hot springs naked made Lin Yu uncomfortable, and he quickly shook his head.
"Senior Brother, I need to go into seclusion to comprehend the art of puppetry."
With the art of puppetry, combined with his talent for puppet manipulation, Lin Fan could also summon an army, greatly increasing his monster-slaying efficiency. This was very meaningful for him.
As for Lin Fan's dream of opening a shop and living a leisurely life, it could only be delayed. Everything must be prioritized for the main body's benefit, and the clones should understand that, right?
Senior Brother was disappointed. "Alright, you go into seclusion first. I'll come find you in a few days. I also need to teach you some secret methods that can only be learned in university."
Lin Yu nodded, "Thank you, Senior Brother. I'll go into seclusion now."
"Mhm, go ahead!"
Seeing Lin Yu leave, Senior Brother also felt a sense of urgency. He went straight to the cultivation room and began his secluded cultivation.
Lin Yu stayed in the library to cultivate. When he was hungry, he would have his clone bring food from the cafeteria. He ate, drank, and slept, and even handled his bodily needs, all within the library.
The clone in the library studied the art of puppetry, while the Five Elements clone on the training ground studied the Five Elements formations.
Lin Yu himself sat with his eyes closed, meditating and cultivating.
Deep within the Guixu.
A young man in a green robe was followed by dozens of long swords. As his thoughts willed it, the swords flew out one after another, impaling ferocious beasts to the ground.
He gazed at the vast land and murmured, "Recently, many major events have occurred. I have a premonition that great changes are also about to happen in the Guixu."
This Guixu was a circular area, a weak point in the Blue Star's space, connecting to various realms. Some beings from these realms frequently attempted to invade the Blue Star through the Guixu.
However, fortunately, the native forces of the Blue Star had established defensive lines along the Guixu.
He was responsible for defending this section of the Guixu manned by humans.
This area had even weaker space and was frequently subject to monster invasions.
The ferocious beasts he had just killed had streamed in from some unknown world.
"Enough. I'll continue searching for that ninth-tier ferocious beast. If it manages to infiltrate our human territory, it will be another disaster."
He roamed through the Guixu, killing only beasts of sixth-tier or higher. Yesterday, he had discovered a ninth-tier ferocious beast, which he had wounded with a sword, causing it to flee in panic towards the outside.
Although this beast was severely injured, its strength was still not to be underestimated. If it were to recover and wander into the human heartland, it would be a disaster.
"Rise!" With a gentle raise of the Slaughter Sword in his hand, streams of bloody vengeful souls flew out.
The Sword God sternly commanded, "Find it!"
Roar!
All the vengeful souls roared and scattered in all directions, searching for the ninth-tier ferocious beast.
Meanwhile.
Lin Yu had finally mastered the art of puppetry.
"I've finally learned it. Next, I'll have Lin Fan come to Nanjiang City, and I'll give him the talent crystal."
And Lin Fan had almost cleared out the old city ruins.
He had now ventured into the Star Guard Forest to kill monsters. He had killed so many that it had even alerted the adventurers of Ji City.
At this moment, he was sitting on a large rock, gnawing on a beast leg.
The surrounding adventurers were discussing animatedly.
"Is he Lin Fan, Lin Yu's twin brother?"
"No, he's Lin Yu's multi-birth brother. I heard they have several other brothers."
"Lin Fan's personality is completely different from Lin Yu's. Lin Yu is cold, while he's lively, but both are merciless killers."
"Damn, he's addicted to killing monsters. What a freak."
"Huh? What's he doing? Why is he packing his bags?"
"He's leaving! Heading towards Ji City? He's not killing monsters anymore?"