"Professor Ding, this gift is really too precious!"
Li Yao's heart felt warm. He felt that the jade chip in his palm was incomparably hot.
Although Ding Yin's refining ability could not be said to be outstanding, he was a well-known theoretical expert in the refiners' circle. He was especially good at basic theoretical research.
His reading notes would undoubtedly help Li Yao lay the most solid theoretical foundation.
Ding Yin faintly smiled: "Student Li Yao, you are a talent. I hope you will not waste your talent. Although the Grand Desolate War Institution's Refining Department does not have a prominent reputation and is ranked last among the 'Nine Elite Universities', it does not mean that its strength is limited to this. This also involves the difference in refining philosophy, which is the 'Great Dao Struggle' between schools."
"Professor Zheng Xuan, who is in charge of the Refining Department, has the title of 'Madman' in the refiners' circle. The refining philosophy he upholds is completely different from the other 'Eight Elite Universities'. It is even diametrically opposite."
"Because of this, he has always been unable to obtain the recognition of several major schools and authorities in the refiners' circle. As a result, he has been reduced to the Grand Desolate War Institution."
"However, I have had several contacts with Madman Zheng. I feel that his strength is very strong. Some of his seemingly crazy ideas are also unique and have formed their own system."
"Your talent is so outstanding, and you have awakened your spirit root. He will definitely treat you as his personal disciple and carefully nurture you. Coupled with my reading notes, who knows, maybe you will open up a new path!"
"Therefore, work hard! I heard that you once boasted in front of everyone that one day, you will lead the Grand Desolate War Institution's Refining Department to challenge the Deep Sea University's Refining Department. This kind of bold and visionary words cannot be said. If you are a man, you must do everything you can to realize it! "
Ding Yin stretched out his metal fist and heavily punched Li Yao's chest: "One day. If you really lead the Grand Desolate War Institution's Refining Department to challenge the Deep Sea University's Refining Department, I will definitely stand behind you and cheer for you! "
"Then, Professor Ding, you must prepare a super big flag. Only when you wave it will it be awe-inspiring!"
After Li Yao finished speaking, the two of them laughed at the same time.
"Little Bird!"
At this time, a chubby little girl appeared. She was wearing a pink dress, revealing her two calves that looked like lotus roots. When she saw the artificial body controlled by Wei Qingqing, her big, round eyes immediately brightened. She shouted vaguely and broke free from her mother's hand, staggering toward Wei Qingqing.
Wei Qingqing spread its wings and danced around the little girl before finally stopping on her shoulder.
"Little bird, little bird. My name is Dudu. What's your name? "The little girl blinked her big eyes and asked innocently.
"My name is Qing Qing, hello Du Du!" Wei Qing Qing said softly.
"Wow, a talking bird! That's awesome!"
Tutu puffed up her cheeks as if her mouth was stuffed with two round red apples. Her eyes widened. She carefully placed Wei Qingqing in the palm of her hand and said. "Qing Qing, you're so pretty and you speak so well. Can we be good friends?"
"Yes, Qing Qing also likes such a lovely little sister like Dudu, from now on. We are good friends! "Wei Qingqing said with a smile.
"That's great, Mom, Mom, look, I made a good friend. It's a talking bird! "
Tutu held the little blue bird and ran toward her mother excitedly.
Wei Qingqing comfortably curled up in the little girl's arms. Her crystal eyes revealed an incomparably satisfied smile.
Ding Yin stared at the little girl's back for a long time.
Although he didn't have tear glands, Li Yao saw sparkling waves in his crystal eyes.
"I have a pair of twin granddaughters, four and a half years old this year. They are about the same age as this little girl. When they laugh, they are also like this little girl, silly and beautiful."
Ding Yin said this sentence without rhyme or reason. Suddenly, he changed the topic, "Student Li Yao, before we leave, I want to tell you a secret."
"In fact, on the crystal train, I was not so willing to stand up. I was the same as Jiang Tao. I found ten thousand reasons to retreat in my heart."
"However, I was not the same as Jiang Tao. He was just a university student, a nobody. Even if he was scolded to death, it would not be a big deal."
"I was different. I was a scholar with a little reputation in the refiners' circle. I was also an elder of the Hidden God Valley. There were countless pairs of eyes watching me from behind. If I fled at the last moment, it would be a big scandal. I would not know how to conduct myself in the future."
"Therefore, although I was not so desperate, I still braced myself and stood up. In the end, I became a ghost cultivator."
"From the moment I died, I was like Jiang Tao. Countless times in the depths of my soul, I asked myself a question — was it worth it?"
"Was it worth it to die for a few thousand ordinary people who did not know me? Was it worth it to burn my life, shatter my soul, and live forever in this metal box? Was it worth it to not be able to treat my family like a normal husband, father, or grandfather? "
"Until this moment, this question had been hovering in the depths of my soul. I never had an answer."
"However, after seeing such a lovely smile on Dudu's face, I found the answer."
"It was worth it. Really, it was worth it."
"One day, if my twin granddaughters were to encounter the same danger in the outside world, I believe that there would be someone like me who would stand up to protect them. They would be able to smile without any worries and live happily."
"I firmly believe this."
…
The crystal train slowly started moving. Very soon, the unending stretch of military green tents was left behind, replaced by stretch after stretch of desolate and boundless deserts.
This time, the train arranged a single room for Li Yao according to the Federation's Class 1 Disabled Serviceman standard.
Li Yao did not refuse. He needed a space to make it convenient for his soul to dive into the depths of his brain and devour Ou Yezi's memory fragments.
He could not wait to know whether his ability to devour memory fragments would undergo a wonderful change after he awakened his spiritual root and became a cultivator.
Li Yao locked the door and lay on the bed. He breathed evenly. The interval between each breath became longer and longer. Soon, his soul sank into the depths of his brain. A glittering memory tree slowly grew.
"Sure enough, there is a change!"
Li Yao's spirit was shaken. In the middle of the originally pitch-black memory tree, dozens of "leaves" lit up one by one, turning into memory fragments that could be devoured!
According to the original devouring speed, he was far from being able to light up this part of the memory fragments.
He did not expect that after he became a cultivator, the number of memories that could be devoured would suddenly increase.
After carefully studying it, Li Yao found that the newly lit memories were the memories of the days when Ou Yezi became a Refinement Stage disciple.
"Could it be that the speed at which I light up the memory fragments is also related to my strength?"
"After I became a Refinement Stage cultivator, I was qualified to devour Ou Yezi's memories when he was a Refinement Stage cultivator. And once I reached the Building Foundation Stage, would I be able to use Ou Yezi's memories when he was in the Building Foundation Stage?"
This question, however, required time to slowly answer. Li Yao put it aside for the time being. His eyes were shining as he searched for the newly lit memory fragments. Soon, he found the day that he yearned for day and night.
It was the third day after Ou Yezi became a cultivator. The elder of the Hundred Smelting Clan led them, the newcomers, to enter the first floor of the Hundred Smelting Clan's "Heavenly Refining Tower"!
The Heavenly Refining Tower was the most central forbidden area of the Hundred Smelting Clan. It was also the "Scripture Pavilion" of the ordinary cultivation sects!
The Heavenly Refining Tower was divided into nine floors in total. Each floor stored a large number of unique skills and techniques, as well as a vast ocean of refining classics!
Li Yao cheered. His soul turned into a stream of light and entered the memory fragments. Mixed in with a large number of newly promoted low-level cultivators, he followed the elder of the Hundred Smelting Clan and walked into the mysterious first floor of the Heavenly Refining Tower!
"Creak —"
The door of the Heavenly Refining Tower slowly opened. Inside was a narrow space with a radius of more than a dozen meters. However, as soon as Li Yao walked in, a cloud of light gray fog rose all around him, separating him from the others.
"Hua Hua Hua Hua!"
Several dozen rows of dusty bookshelves slid over in an extremely strange manner from the gray fog and surrounded Li Yao.
Every row of bookshelves was piled full of low-level cultivation techniques that the Hundred Smelting Clan had accumulated for a thousand years.
The most brilliant secret body forging technique, the < Thousand Tempering Hundred Refining >, was used to help low-level cultivators temper their bodies!
The < Fire Expelling Arts >, was used to control the spiritual energy of flames, to help low-level cultivators control the flames and smelt heavenly materials and earthly treasures!
The < Thirteen Ancient Sword Illustrations >, which drew the structure, principle, and refining methods of thirteen ancient flying swords and was used to lay the foundation for refiners!
The < Thousand Fingers Supple Bone >, which was converted from the Thief Technique, was specially used to train the flexibility of the fingers in order to increase the hand speed and assemble complex magical equipment!
Every basic cultivation technique caused Li Yao's eyes to turn red. He cried out loudly and his heart beat like a drum.
He took the < Thousand Fingers Supple Bone > from the bookshelf and gently blew on it to blow away the dust. Soon after, he buried his head in the pages and took a deep breath.
The faint smell of sandalwood contained within the ancient classics made him feel relaxed and happy to the extreme.
Ruthlessly pinching his thigh, Li Yao concentrated his attention as he eagerly studied the book.
He was immersed in the Heavenly Refining Tower for three days and three nights. Aside from eating and defecating, he was crazily devouring Ou Yezi's memories every second.
When he finally swallowed the < Thousand Fingers Supple Bone >, < Fire Expelling Arts >, < Thirteen Ancient Sword Illustrations >, and more than ten other basic cultivation techniques of the Hundred Smelting Clan into the depths of his brain, the speed of the crystal train gradually slowed down.
A desolate, simple, majestic, and open town appeared on the horizon.
"Dear passengers, there are still fifteen minutes before we arrive at the final destination of this train, Wild Waves City. Thank you for your cooperation. We express our sincere apologies for the inconvenience brought to you during the journey. We wish you a pleasant journey!"
A tender female voice reverberated in every carriage.
"We have finally arrived at the Grand Desolate War Institution. I didn't expect so many things to happen along the way. And before I stepped into the university campus, I had already become a cultivator!"
"However, I must not be arrogant. The world is so big, and the road ahead is still very long. I don't know what kind of wonderful things are waiting for me!"
Li Yao faintly smiled. Carrying the Black Wing Sword and the Dark Star Rock, he stepped out of the train in large strides. Floating astronomy.
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