"Hey! Girl, over here!"

As soon as Yun You entered the Ethernet, she saw Old Jin waving at her from the starting plaza.

It was strange, but Old Jin's outfit and appearance in the virtual world were completely identical to how he looked outside, with no changes whatsoever.

He still wore that flowing green army trench coat, topped with a wide-brimmed hat, white gloves on his hands, a face chiseled and mature with a stern demeanor, yet a gentle smile played at the corners of his mouth.

If he were in the outside world, Old Jin would definitely be the kind of strikingly handsome old man that draws attention, but in the Ethernet, where bizarre costumes are all the rage, he wouldn't stand out enough to warrant special attention.

Perhaps that's why he didn't bother to fashion a new face.

"Master~!"

Yun You smiled and walked over.

The girl had received a red envelope, and her whole attitude had become much more eager; she even called him teacher...

"Smart little girl."

Old Jin squinted his eyes, smiling as he shook his head.

He beckoned the little girl to come closer, just about to say something...

But just as the girl stood still, Old Jin opened his eyes again, as if sensing something, casting a slightly puzzled look at Yun You.

After a short pause, he suddenly waved his hand, setting up a private space, isolating the two from the outside world.

"Girl..."

Old Jin lowered his head, looked at Yun You's hands, and asked seriously, "If I'm not mistaken, your physical fitness should have reached the [Extreme Level], right? And you reached it without using genetic drugs, didn't you...?"

Extreme Level, a term exclusively used by Apprentices Death God, specifically referring to the highest achievement one can reach in the pure physical realm before becoming an Extraordinary.

In a way, it represents talent and the upper limit of what one can achieve in the future.

As an Apprentice Death God, Old Jin had a remarkably keen eye, certainly able to see Yun You's current abilities.

"That's right, I've reached the Extreme Level!"

Yun You lifted her small head proudly and said, "Am I not amazing, your disciple? I reached this level in just three days. Just talking about talent, I surely didn't let you down, Old Jin, did I?"

"But credit also goes to the Star-Attracting Skill. Without it, I definitely wouldn't have progressed so smoothly..."

"Star-Attracting Skill...?"

Upon hearing this term, Old Jin's eyes lit up, and he blurted out, "Is this the skill you're practicing?"

"Well, it's no wonder... Yes, indeed, among body refining manuals that can raise physical fitness to the Extreme Level in a short time, there's none other than the Star-Attracting Skill."

"I didn't expect it; the little girl I casually found in the Lower District actually has the talent for practicing the Star-Attracting Skill, and such strong talent at that, quite a pleasant surprise."

Seeing the unreserved happiness on Old Jin's face, Yun You couldn't help but feel curious.

"What?"

The little girl asked curiously, "Does Old Jin know the Star-Attracting Skill?"

"Not exactly knowing, but I've heard about it to some extent."

Old Jin tilted his head, thinking as he answered, "In the mid to upper echelons of the Apprentice Death God society, the Star-Attracting Skill is quite a famous body refining manual... To be exact, it has surpassed ordinary manuals and reached the level of a [Secret Technique]."

"A Secret Technique generally refers to certain Death God Organization's exclusive treasures, specifically provided to major family scions or core members of the organization. You can think of it like the 'Ultimate Skill' in novels or movies."

"It's said that the Star-Attracting Skill was developed by an ancient Apprentice Death God, with a high technical content, and its cultivation method is completely different from conventional body refining manuals."

"Unlike ordinary manuals which require years of basic honing, with the Star-Attracting Skill, you simply observe stars, and in a short time, you can see improvement, making it quite popular."

"However, you know, little girl, there's nothing flawless in this world. No matter how good something is, it ultimately has its shortcomings, and the Star-Attracting Skill is no exception."

Old Jin paused and sighed lightly.

"Its first shortcoming is that it's very difficult to learn. Even a genius might not pass its introductory test."

"And the second shortcoming is that it's incomplete."

"This... the seller should have told you when you bought the manual, right?"

Yun You nodded.

Indeed, the Star-Attracting Skill is incomplete, and Yuanbao mentioned this issue before the sale.

But at the time, Yun You didn't really mind it.

She hadn't thought that far ahead... But as her master, Old Jin had to consider the future more.

"An incomplete Secret Technique means your path of body refining will hit a bottleneck one day in the future... Only by finding the remaining parts can you continue cultivating."

"Just these two points have discouraged many people."

Old Jin gently patted Yun You's shoulder and said softly, "And for you, the first shortcoming is no longer a problem..."

"My disciple has proven her flawless talent by achieving the Extreme Level within 3 days."

"As for the second shortcoming... Even though most of the Star-Attracting Skill in Nest City only have the upper part, and the lower part is nowhere to be found, you don't need to worry too much, girl. When the time comes, I will help you look for it."

"Thank you, Master."

The girl cracked a smile, her sweet smile was simply heartwarming.

"Alright, let's look at the second matter now."

Old Jin stroked his chin, speaking in a deep voice, "You said you've recently encountered trouble, the kind that... you can't talk about, right?"

"You don't need to say it here; it won't help. Since those words would be blocked in reality, here as well, they'd be forcefully deleted by the Ethernet system, even if you said them, I wouldn't hear them."

"I'll take a look myself."

Saying so, he carefully scrutinized Yun You, who nodded and hung her head, standing obediently on the spot.

...

Old Jin's gaze swept quickly across the girl's face and finally settled behind her ear.

There, a tower emblem marked with an "X" was emitting a faint red glow.

"..."

Old Jin gradually furrowed his brow.

"Could it be... them?"

He muttered to himself, with a hint of dissatisfaction appearing in his tone for the first time.

"Shadowy threats, daring to target my student..."

"Who is it?!"

Noticing that Old Jin clearly recognized the culprit, Yun You couldn't help asking, "Old Jin, do you know... the origins of those guys?"

"Don't ask this yet."

Old Jin shook his head, not directly answering the girl's question, but instead asked, "Tell me honestly, in these three days, did you get involved with something troublesome in some situations?"

This statement left Yun You slightly stunned.

"Troublesome things?"

She thought for a moment, then opened her eyes wide and whispered, "You mean..."

"The Tower Race?"

Due to the restriction, Yun You didn't say the word, but Old Jin could naturally guess.

"That's right."

He pointed at the tower emblem behind Yun You's ear and said sternly, "Girl, I have to tell you some bad news."

"You've been targeted by them."

"This is their race's unique symbol, representing their revered master, and it means..."

"You, little girl, have angered their master, so they will remember you for generations, to take back your life and soul..."

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