Exotic Battlefield: I Can Activate Dual Talents
Chapter 35 - 33, The possibility of Star Skill self-guiding

Chapter 35: 33, The possibility of Star Skill self-guiding

Lu Lin exited the Consciousness Universe.

He slowly opened his eyes.

Opposite him, Xiao Ru was holding a cute white kitten in her arms, which also opened its eyes.

"MEOW?"

The white cat cried out in confusion, seemingly wondering why it was suddenly transported from a vast yellow sand desert to an even stranger place filled with tables, beds, chairs, and the deep gaze of the man opposite.

"Ah! The little white cat came out with me too!" Xiao Ru exclaimed excitedly.

Holding the little white cat, Xiao Ru looked left and right, constantly stroking its head. The excitement in her eyes was almost overflowing.

Lu Lin smiled. Xiao Ru had a Summoning Talent; it was perfectly normal for her to bring an exotic beast out of the Star Power Domain.

"Alright, Xiao Ru, you’re now a master at Comprehending Star Skills too," Lu Lin said. "Quickly, go tell your brother."

"Yes! I’ll go right now!"

Xiao Ru jumped up, opened the room door, and came face to face with Zhou Ziqiang’s signature 8:20 eyebrows.

"Brother, look!" Xiao Ru held the little white cat up in front of Zhou Ziqiang like a treasure and said.

"A little white cat?" Zhou Ziqiang’s gaze shifted to Lu Lin, full of confusion. "Brother Lu, you... weren’t you supposed to be Guiding Star Skills? How did you end up with a kitten?"

"AHEM..."

"Brother, it wasn’t Brother Lu who brought it out! I pulled it out of the Black Hole myself!" Xiao Ru interjected before Lu Lin could explain, chattering on about everything that had happened after she entered the Star Power Domain.

However, the child had some trouble expressing herself clearly; her words were disjointed and only confused Zhou Ziqiang further.

"Xiao Ru, wait a minute. Let me explain to your brother," Lu Lin said. He walked to the entrance and told Zhou Ziqiang about Xiao Ru’s situation.

Then, placing a hand on Xiao Ru’s head, Lu Lin cautioned, "Xiao Ru, for now, you can’t tell anyone about your Awakening Talent or the Star Skills you’ve acquired. As for this little white cat, just consider it a present I bought for you."

A seven-year-old Summoning Star Warrior... if word got out, it wouldn’t just be a simple matter of her being taken away for research.

The Federation would undoubtedly attach great importance to Xiao Ru’s Talent. They would assign top-tier teachers to instruct her in various combat techniques and top-tier Star Skill Instructors to guide her in Comprehending Star Skills. All sorts of high-end Star Power Potions, unavailable on the open market, and various unheard-of training methods would be lavished upon her.

Lu Lin had always believed that regardless of what achievements a person might attain in life, freedom was paramount. If Xiao Ru were to be secretly trained by the Federation, her combat power might become incredibly powerful in the future. However, she was, at that moment, still just a seven-year-old child. Amusement parks, dolls, delicious sweets, quirky costume dramas, and equally adorable classmates should be important parts of her life, not training, battles, and missions.

"Brother, how long is ’for now’? Is it until before I marry you, Brother Lu?"

Lu Lin’s face stiffened. Why is Xiao Ru’s focus always so peculiar?

"Uh, you could say that. So, Xiao Ru, promise me you’ll keep this a secret from everyone, okay?"

"Mhmm." Xiao Ru nodded and resumed playing with the little white cat.

Zhou Ziqiang had been extremely nervous ever since hearing Lu Lin’s description. He too feared that if his sister’s secret were exposed, she would have to dedicate her life to daily training. Their parents had both passed away, making his little sister Xiao Ru his only remaining family in this world. He couldn’t bear the thought of her leaving him.

At this moment, Zhou Ziqiang also squatted down. Looking at his sister, he said, "Xiao Ru, promise me and Brother Lu Lin you’ll never tell anyone your secret. Understand?"

"You must keep this to yourself."

"Otherwise, if people find out about your Talent and Star Skill, you’ll never get to watch those TV shows I find for you again."

"No! I want to watch them!" Xiao Ru declared loudly. "I’ve only watched episode seventeen of ’Unparalleled Aristocratic Daughter: Cold-hearted General Falls in Love with Me’, and ’Quick Transmigration: Conquering All from a Lowly Servant Girl’ is still waiting for updates!"

"Brother, Brothers, don’t worry. I will absolutely never tell anyone about my Talent."

Zhou Ziqiang’s threat was simple and effective. The moment she heard she wouldn’t be allowed to watch her TV shows, Xiao Ru’s cheeks puffed out like an angry little cat.

"Alright, alright," Zhou Ziqiang said happily. "Then tomorrow, we’ll go register the little white cat. We’ll just say we bought it, okay?"

"Fine, fine, arrange it however you want. Brother, you’re so annoying." Xiao Ru readily agreed, then hugged the little white cat and returned to her room. "Little white cat, how about I give you a name..."

Watching Xiao Ru close the door, Lu Lin and Zhou Ziqiang exchanged smiles.

"Zhou Ziqiang, don’t worry. I will never reveal Xiao Ru’s secret," Lu Lin assured him. "After all, Xiao Ru is so adorable. If she were to lose a healthy environment to grow up in, her personality would surely change."

"Mhm. Brother Lu, thank you for this." Zhou Ziqiang was grateful. Though usually eloquent, he couldn’t find many words to thank Lu Lin now.

"Brother Lu, I’ll take Xiao Ru with me to the University on Mercury. We might have to go there a bit earlier to rent a house and arrange her school transfer."

"Luckily, Xiao Ru has only been at her current primary school for one year. She should be able to adapt to a new environment quickly."

After their father’s death, Zhou Ziqiang had many more things to consider, and his responsibilities weighed heavier. Now, also having to raise his sister, he was no longer as carefree and playful as before.

"Mhm, it’s good for Xiao Ru to be by your side. Mercury and Mars are planets where development began a thousand years ago, so they would be suitable for Xiao Ru," Lu Lin said. "Alright, it’s getting late. I should head back."

"Call me if you need anything. As for Xiao Ru, don’t have her start Refining Star Vein for now; just let her grow up slowly."

"I understand, Brother Lu."

Zhou Ziqiang walked Lu Lin to the entrance, looking as though he wanted to say something but hesitated. "Brother Lu," he began, "I... I don’t know how to thank you. My father didn’t leave much money when he passed away..."

"Zhou Ziqiang, there’s no need for that," Lu Lin interrupted. "We’re brothers, aren’t we? Brothers don’t say such things."

"Take good care of Xiao Ru. I’m off."

Lu Lin didn’t want to drag out the farewells with Zhou Ziqiang. They were grown men; there was no need for such sentimentality. He’d rather use the time to go home and expedite the refinement of his Second Star Vein.

After two and a half days of intense cultivation, Lu Lin’s Second Star Vein refinement had reached 99.8%. If he put in some extra effort tonight, he might reach 100% and complete the advancement. Then, using the Star Power from his advanced Second Star Vein to refine the Earth-Type Star Vessel would undoubtedly be far more efficient.

An initial refinement of 0.78%? So what? He was confident that he would definitely not be inferior to Zuo Yiming and Luo Ling.

On the way, Lu Lin suddenly thought of a problem.

Star Core Warriors get two chances to comprehend Star Skills at each level. What should I do? Seek out Jiang Yueming? That would expose the secret of my Second Talent. Guide myself? I’ve never heard of anyone doing that!

Lu Lin sat on the Electromagnetic Bus, searching for information on whether any Star Skill Instructors could guide themselves in Comprehending Star Skills.

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