Translator: CinderTL
The future's assessment of Mu Qing was extremely polarized, viewing her as a stumbling block in human progress and a great demon who plagued an era.
Feng Qi couldn't know if there were hidden secrets behind this evaluation. He simply suspected that Mu Qing's transformation might be connected to the Scarlet Research Institute.
The Narrator's warnings further suggested that there might be more to the story.
Therefore, Feng Qi's current plan was simple: approach Mu Qing and try to understand her.
If Mu Qing's hatred for humanity stemmed from being constantly isolated and bullied by those around her, he was willing to try to change her and become her friend.
But if Mu Qing proved unchangeable, her hatred for humanity ingrained in her very being, he had already decided what he would do.
To prevent that dark history from unfolding and to prevent the formation of the dawn rebels, he would find a way to nip Mu Qing in the bud.
In addition to this, he also planned to investigate the Scarlet Research Institute.
However, investigating the Scarlet Research Institute was not something he could do now. His current influence and strength were insufficient for such an undertaking.
With these thoughts in mind, Feng Qi looked up at Mu Qing, who happened to be looking up at the same moment, their eyes meeting.
Feng Qi swiftly grabbed the last boiled egg from Mu Qing's plate, shoved it into his mouth, chewed, and said, "You know, I've been thinking..."
"Senior Sister, could you get me some more breakfast? I'm still hungry."
"Why don't you get it yourself?" Mu Qing asked flatly.
"Senior Sister should take care of her junior brother, right?"
Looking at Feng Qi's calm expression, a ripple stirred in Mu Qing's icy heart.
Feng Qi felt different from the other students at the academy. He seemed to genuinely treat her like a normal person.
His gaze lacked the resistance, fear, or pity she saw in the eyes of other students.
Sometimes, treating someone normally is the greatest respect.
And Feng Qi understood this perfectly.
Without another word, Mu Qing rose, picked up her tray, and walked toward the self-service area.
Watching her leave, Feng Qi smiled.
"Saving the fallen great demon lord starts with breakfast."
A moment later, Mu Qing returned with a tray piled high with food.
Feng Qi didn't hesitate, reaching out to grab the food and start eating.
The breakfast stretched on for a long time. As the number of students in the cafeteria dwindled, Feng Qi felt himself getting full. His consumption rate clearly couldn't keep up with his intake. Yet Mu Qing continued eating without any sign of stopping.
Energy replenished. Current energy: 0.43%
Glancing at the energy replenishment progress bar, he rubbed his stomach and turned to Mu Qing.
"Senior Sister, let's be friends?"
Mu Qing's expression froze instantly, as if she had choked on her food. She pounded her chest hard before finally swallowing.
Staring at Feng Qi with a puzzled look, she asked, "Why?"
"The song you played yesterday was beautiful. I want to learn it. Would you teach me sometime?" Feng Qi replied with a smile.
"Maybe you should try to understand me first before deciding," Mu Qing suggested.
"I know your name is Mu Qing, and I know you're a rune augment. So, can we be friends?"
"You... aren't afraid?"
Realizing Feng Qi already knew so much about her, Mu Qing's heart stirred with renewed turmoil.
"What's there to be afraid of? You're human, and I'm human. Why would I fear you?"
Seeing the sincerity in Feng Qi's eyes, Mu Qing's gaze suddenly flickered away. Accustomed to others' wary stares, she found his enthusiasm unsettling. She abruptly stood up.
"I'm full!"
With that, she hurried away.
Watching Mu Qing's retreating figure, Feng Qi immediately called out, "Senior Sister, wait!"
Mu Qing, already several meters away, turned back.
"You haven't finished your food. The cafeteria lady said wasting food is shameful."
Glaring fiercely at Feng Qi, Mu Qing strode away without another word, vanishing from his sight.
"Looks like this will take time," Feng Qi murmured to himself. "Did I come on too strong?"
After leaving the academy cafeteria, Feng Qi headed straight to the library.
He planned to delve deeper into cultivation studies, laying the groundwork for future opportunities to show off his knowledge.
Although he had already learned a great deal about cultivation from Wang Jinsheng, Feng Qi considered himself a future genius who needed to have at least a basic understanding of everything.
Otherwise, he might be caught off guard during an interview if asked about some obscure domain and be unable to answer, which would be embarrassing.
Even more embarrassing would be if, after copying from the future, he had inadvertently created a new cultivation technique in that very obscure domain.
The library was located in the central area of Star City Academy, occupying a three-hectare building. In front of the entrance stood a statue of a man holding a book and wearing glasses, with an inscription on a stone tablet detailing his life's achievements.
This was Lin Yushu, the founder of Star City Academy and one of the pioneers of cultivation techniques in the early days of humanity's cultivation era. He was considered one of the founding fathers of human cultivation.
After bowing respectfully, Feng Qi walked around the statue and entered the library.
The library was already bustling with students, some browsing the bookshelves while others sat in the reading room, poring over books.
Approaching the front desk, Feng Qi inquired about the location of the cultivation studies section. After receiving directions from the librarian, he headed straight there and began browsing the shelves.
After a thorough search, he selected Cultivation Technique Research: Mid-Stage Advancement - Volume 3.
Finding an empty seat, Feng Qi began to pore over the book.
As time passed, he gradually became engrossed, willingly losing himself in the ocean of knowledge, with no shore in sight.
Cultivation studies was a comprehensive discipline encompassing cultivation techniques, body cultivation, art magic, medical studies, and more. The foundation of all these subjects lay in mastering cultivation techniques, with different techniques granting cultivators distinct abilities.
For example, the Fierce Tiger Fist he had mastered was a body cultivation technique that enhanced physical prowess, even allowing cultivators to withstand the raw power of domain creatures.
Among these disciplines, art magic was the most complex and profound. It originated from humanity's research into the supernatural abilities exhibited by domain creatures.
Through their studies, humans discovered that the supernatural abilities displayed by domain creatures were actually manifestations of spiritual energy stored within their bodies. By channeling this energy along specific external pathways, they could transform its properties and unleash extraordinary power.
For instance, a simple fireball technique requires a cultivator to channel their spiritual energy, tracing a basic stellar pattern within their body. This ignites the energy, transforming it into a fiery sphere.
Over millennia of development, art magic has far surpassed cultivation techniques in sheer variety, boasting tens of thousands of distinct spells. This makes it the most flourishing discipline within cultivation studies.
Medical studies, meanwhile, combines elements of both cultivation technique studies and art magic.
For example, a cultivator who has mastered the Wood-Yi Qi technique develops a particularly gentle form of spiritual energy. This energy is ideally suited for healing spells, allowing them to save lives in critical moments.
As a result, every domain combat team includes several medical personnel.
Mo Fei's sister, who works at the school infirmary, is a retired medical officer from a combat team.
Beyond these core disciplines, cultivation studies also encompasses Battle Support Studies, Mystic Gate Studies, Formation Studies, and more.
Mastering this vast body of knowledge requires immense time and effort. For now, Mo Fei is focusing on cultivation technique research, the path he has chosen to pursue.
Time flew by as he studied.
Glancing at the clock on the opposite wall, he saw it was already 11 p.m., yet he showed no sign of leaving.
"After all, to become a universally recognized super-genius, I can't afford to slack off!"
(End of the Chapter)
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