Game of Life

[Detected public mentor is teaching D-class extraordinary martial art "Wind Riding Blade Technique", do you wish to begin learning?]

"Yes, of course I'll say yes! Only a lunatic wouldn't!"

Jinuo muttered quietly and casually tapped confirm.

[Analyzing your "Comprehension", "Extraordinary Knowledge Foundation", and "Blade Technique Talent"...]

[Analysis complete!]

[Estimated time to learn the first layer of "Wind Riding Blade Technique" is 17 days.]

"That's too long! Didn't Old Huang say Zhou Zhe reached the second layer in just a week?"

"No! By the time Zhou Zhe killed the Super Horned Demon Roxstar, it was about seven or eight days, just enough to master "Wind Riding Blade Technique" to Grand Perfection!"

Jinuo felt his scalp tingle, the more he thought about it, the colder he got.

It took him longer to learn the first layer than it took Zhou Zhe to learn the entire thing...

There was no comparison!

Jinuo hadn't expected a reply, he was just habitually complaining.

But the very next second, a line of black Song typeface appeared on the phone screen.

[Do you wish to establish a master-disciple relationship with "Zhou Zhe"?]

"The apprenticeship module is activated? Holy crap! That's awesome!"

Jinuo was overjoyed!

However, the next moment, he received two more prompts.

[After becoming a disciple, when learning skills from this character, learning speed will increase to 200%!]

[Note: Before graduating (your comprehensive combat power exceeds your mentor's), you cannot apprentice under other characters.]

Seeing this, Jinuo became a little conflicted.

Strictly speaking, Zhou Zhe could only teach him "Wind Riding Blade Technique" and "Wind Element Body Tempering Technique".

But that wasn't the point...

Jinuo's gaze shifted to Zhou Zhe, who was teaching "Wind Riding Blade Technique" while simultaneously holding a book and reading.

"Elementary Planar Cryptography".

Looking at the thickness of the book, a chill ran from the soles of his feet up his spine to the back of his head.

"...Judging by the title, this shouldn't affect combat power, right?"

Jinuo wasn't exactly a top student. Before joining the Supernatural Affairs Department, he was just an ordinary otaku.

Due to a stroke of great fortune, a mysterious APP called "Game of Life" suddenly appeared on his phone, closely linking and interconnecting the game and the real world, which led him onto the path of an extraordinary being.

Initially, Jinuo just wanted to improve his strength, so that if he were ever unlucky enough to be selected as a Cosmic Gladiator, he would at least have the ability to protect himself.

As time passed, he made friends, learned more about the extraordinary fields, broadened his horizons, and gradually changed his mindset.

He didn't want to learn some quick-cultivation degraded version and become some Wind Rider, Devotee, Bloodline Wizard, or Explosive Bear Knight!

What he wanted to learn were the true extraordinary secret arts like China's Swift Wind Pavilion's "Wind Element Body Tempering Technique", Bear Country's "Alcoholic Battle Qi", America's Holy Hall's "Pure White Prayer", and the European Union's Secret Master Association's "Mystic Meditation Method"!

These were the truly solid foundations of extraordinary power!

This was also why Jinuo had actively joined the Supernatural Affairs Department!

"Forget it! No rush, I'll wait and see what happens."

Jinuo looked up at Zhou Zhe, who was currently lecturing.

After listening for a short while, he had to admit that Zhou Zhe's lecture was really good!

Easy to understand, logical, and well-organized.

Even someone like him, who had no prior knowledge of extraordinary matters and relied entirely on cheats, could understand it.

Moreover...

Although Zhou Zhe was clearly multitasking, learning while teaching, he gave Jinuo the illusion that "he was paying attention to me."

The other students probably felt the same way, right?

Jinuo noticed...

Dugu Xiu next to him looked particularly engrossed, appearing completely captivated, occasionally shaking his head and nodding, then clapping his hands as if he had a sudden realization.

Jinuo hesitated even more.

He looked up at Zhou Zhe.

He was too young!

He really couldn't get past the hurdle of taking him as a master.

...Time flew by.

Half a month passed in the blink of an eye.

At four in the morning that day, Jinuo slapped himself as soon as he opened his eyes.

"No!"

"Hesitating, dithering, what kind of man are you!"

"Whether I become a disciple or not, I need to make a decision quickly!"

Everything has a cause and effect.

Jinuo's behavior was no different.

Two weeks ago, thirty-eight people from the Supernatural Affairs Department joined the Swift Wind Pavilion to study under Zhou Zhe.

Every student had their aptitude tested by the GXI3 Advanced Tester.

The most dazzling was that awkward red-haired man, Dugu Xiu. His Strength, Agility, Stamina, Spirit, and Fire element affinity were all an eye-blinding S!

His overall rating was naturally an S-class, far surpassing everyone else!

Besides him, the highest evaluation received was by Jinuo.

A B.

Unfortunately, Jinuo's B-class rating was forcibly achieved by his D-class affinity in the five elements: Gold, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth!

During this time, Zhou Zhe had proven himself to be an excellent extraordinary mentor.

He held nothing back when imparting knowledge. Both the texts for the Wind Riding Blade Technique and the Wind Element Body Tempering Technique were practically distributed to everyone, and he could provide the most suitable guidance for each student's weak points.

After half a month, Jinuo's good friend Dugu Xiu had already cultivated the Wind Riding Blade Technique to the first level's Grand Perfection, and was only a thin sheet of paper away from the second level, a barrier he could break through at any time.

Jinuo had even heard that Zhou Zhe had already started tailoring a fire-element body-tempering technique specifically for Dugu Xiu.

When he compared himself, Jinuo felt like he was truly weak!

He couldn't even compare to others when he had a cheat!

The learning efficiency of others had at least some fluctuations.

Factors like mood and physical condition would have an impact.

Jinuo, however, was very stable.

Because he was bound to the game character on his phone, his learning efficiency had almost no fluctuations—a very stable, mid-tier level.

"Becoming stronger is a man's romance!"

"If there's a chance to improve, why am I still hesitating?"

"Besides, although Zhou Zhe is young, he is truly respectable!"

"There's nothing to hesitate about!"

Jinuo gritted his teeth, finally making up his mind, and clicked the [Confirm] button.

[Your master-disciple relationship with "Zhou Zhe" has been established.]

[You are currently learning the "Wind Riding Blade Technique".]

[Due to the master-disciple bonus, your current learning efficiency is 200%!]

An increase in learning efficiency was a magical experience.

It was as if a veil had been lifted, and his mind became much clearer.

Knowledge that he couldn't understand or felt was vague before suddenly became clear.

The practice sword in his hand also became more obedient, and even performing a sword flourish felt more natural!

[Congratulations, you have obtained the new skill "Wind Riding Blade Technique LV1"!]

[Your current comprehensive combat power is: Black Iron One Star (Mid-stage).]

Jinuo was in high spirits!

He had finally advanced!

He was so tired of seeing the words "early stage" that he was about to vomit!

From today onwards, he was no longer that unloved, unwanted piece of trash!

"Xiu'er, go buy me some braised chicken and rice!"

The red-haired man groggily opened his eyes, glanced at the time, and instantly became furious: "Are you crazy! It's only four in the morning, where am I supposed to buy that for you?"

"Thank you for the compliment. I remember a saying, right? Ah, yes—when others start calling you crazy, you're not far from success."

"I didn't call you crazy, I just think you're nuts! There are so many delicacies in the Swift Wind Pavilion, and you insist on eating braised chicken?"

"I just enjoy the process of ordering people around."

Jinuo sneered.

Having a mentor, why shouldn't he speak with more confidence?

From now on, within the entire Swift Wind Pavilion, besides the Pavilion Master Zhou Zhe, he was the most dazzling guy!

The third generation of the Swift Wind Pavilion, he booked it in advance!

Swift Wind Pavilion, the master's office.

Zhou Zhe put down "Elementary Planar Cryptography" and with a thought, the mysterious notebook transformed into fluorescence and appeared before his eyes.

[Apprentice list has been updated.]

Think of Jinuo's golden finger as "The Sims"~ Although there's no monster-fighting or leveling-up function yet, it simplifies the learning process for various skills and displays them with data. Besides that, it's like a small auxiliary program similar to a mentorship module.

Requesting recommendation tickets!

Thank you!