Surely no one really thought Lin Yu would obediently take just five books?

"Splash--"

The sound of Lin Yu turning the pages continued, and he turned the pages faster and faster.

Soon, apart from the one Jian Cunyi had picked up, Lin Yu had read all 27 books on the bookshelf.

He picked out five books from them.

"These five books will do—I feel quite a connection with them."

Jian Cunyi glanced at them and said, "Brother Lin, these two books, the * Great Mystery Heart Sutra * and the * Clear Wind Sword Art *, are good choices. The * Great Mystery Heart Sutra * is a very Orthodoxy Xuanmen Mystic Gate method and one of the Duxuan Sect's core Cultivation Method. Slowly cultivating it will gradually enhance your spiritual energy and improve your physique. If you asked me to recommend one, I would recommend this one as well."

"The Clear Wind Sword Art is also a Xuanmen Mystic Gate manual that is easy to learn and has a high skill ceiling. Although it is not a real Martial Arts, its moves are not inferior to the sword techniques of some top Martial Arts School."

Then, Jian Cunyi moment. "However, I still advise Brother Lin to choose these two books, 'The Collection of Formation Dao Duxuan Record of Extraordinary Gate Arrays' and 'The Heavenly Heart Alchemy Art,' with caution. After all, although these two books are indeed good, you probably haven't explored formations and alchemy, and neither of these are basic methods that beginners can master... If you devote your energy to these two areas, I'm afraid it will be difficult for you to make any progress in a short time—even if you really want to explore Formation Dao and alchemy, these are not suitable for beginners to study."

Before Lin Yu could respond, Jian Cunyi pointed to the last book. "As for this 'Taiyin Bone Tempering Art,' I strongly advise against you getting your hands on it. This technique is derived from a demonic art, requiring the introduction of Yin energy into the body for tempering and cultivation. It necessitates spending a long time on Nine Yin Mountain or possessing the corresponding magical treasures—and it's best practiced by a woman... In fact, it's best practiced by Taiyin Immortal Body to minimize the side effects."

"Otherwise... although this cultivation technique is not a demonic art, it could still corrupt the mind of the practitioner and be extremely dangerous!"

Jian Cunyi spoke seriously, offering a sharp critique of Lin Yu's five choices.

Lin Yu understood as well...

"Great Mystery Heart Sutra" is great; "Clear Wind Sword Art" is top-tier; "Duxuan Record of Extraordinary Gate Arrays" and "Heavenly Heart Alchemy Art" are considered two superior skills; "Taiyin Bone Tempering Art" is completely outdated.

He smiled and looked at Jian Cunyi: "Thank you for your guidance, Brother Jian, but I have more faith in my own choices, and I believe in the destiny between us."

Jian Cunyi frowned. "This reason... never mind. Perhaps it's precisely because of this that you were chosen by [Fragment of Fate]..."

Although Jian Cunyi said so, he was clearly still somewhat conflicted.

It was within Lin Yu's expectations that this "Feng Shui Master" would be worried about his random choices.

After spending time together, Lin Yu realized that although Jian Cunyi seemed carefree and unrestrained, he was actually a very responsible person.

Therefore, Lin Yu comforted Jian Cunyi, saying, "Don't worry, Brother Jian... I really have a premonition that these choices might inexplicably help me someday in the future."

Jian Cunyi hearing Lin Yu say the same thing, Jian Cun stopped worrying and his expression softened. "That's true, things are unpredictable... Maybe your choice really was right."

"After all, 'Director,' you're a clever and shrewd person, so I'll just trust your own judgment for now."

Lin Yu smiled and said, "But thank you for your concern, Brother Jian."

The reason Lin Yu made this choice... wasn't because of any "fate" or "Destiny."

After all, Lin Yu was the least skeptical of such ethereal things in the world—he knew of the existence of [Fragment of Fate], so if something coincided, he would indeed consider whether it was the work of "Destiny".

But...

Lin Yu never places his choices or his hopes on such vague and uncertain Destiny.

His choice of these was indeed a random one.

His confidence in making random selections stemmed from the fact that, although Lin Yu didn't take the physical copies of the remaining twenty-two books he hadn't chosen, he had recorded them all!

After finishing the first book, Lin Yu took out the [Ancient Notebook] and then separated a Soul Fragment specifically to store the image Memory of his "rapid book flipping" just now.

Today, all of this information has been recorded in the "information" Authority of the [Ancient Notebook].

"This is truly a bonus level for me..."

Lin Yu tucked the Ancient Notebook among the five books, then stuffed the five books and the Notebook side by side into the storage compartment of his belt.

This [Inquisitor's Tactical Belt] was designed by the Church of the Night Valley Realm. It took into account that these clergy might need to use the scriptures during combat, and even had a special compartment for storing books, which is just right for these five books.

Jian Cunyi then took out a cloth bag the size of a sachet and put the book he had taken into it.

"Let's go, Brother Lin—but before we leave, I suddenly have a question," Jian Cunyi raised his hand and reopened the Formation that sealed the bookshelf, and said, "Your rapid flipping through the books just now... could it be because you have a very good Memory and forcibly memorized all the contents of those books?"

Upon hearing Jian Cunyi's question, Lin Yu's eyes twitched as he replied, "How could that be? Brother Jian, you overestimate me. Those books are filled with illustrations of meridian diagrams, mineral and herbal Bestiary, and even the text is filled with various mysterious scriptures. My understanding of the Daoist Sect methods in the Prison Mountain Realm comes entirely from the Yun Jushi's Legacy. How could I possibly remember them clearly?"

Lin Yu's words are indeed correct. As a Profession Actor, he often needs to quickly memorize scripts and lines for improvisation, which makes his Memory quite good.

However, Lin Yu did not possess the extraordinary intelligence to the point of being able to quickly flip through a book and memorize it—that was the realm and scope of genius.

Even among geniuses, those who can do this, those who possess this talent... are few and far between.

However... judging from the facts, it's true that Lin Yu did remember it.

Upon hearing Lin Yu's explanation, Jian Cunyi did not pursue the matter further, or rather, he had not particularly suspected Lin Yu in the first place.

So Jian Cunyi simply smiled and said, "Alright, Brother Lin... I was just asking casually, just joking."

Lin Yu pursed his lips and teased, "You can joke around, can't you?"

"I'm a young person about your age, okay?" Jian Cunyi touched his face and said, "My appearance doesn't differ from my age."

Lin Yu said, "I know that, but as a cultivator... I would assume you have a rather detached and refined nature, someone detached from worldly affairs."

Jian Cunyi laughed again, "I'm just cultivating the Tao, not attaining it—I'm still far from that level."

"Besides, what kind of eccentric person can't even crack a joke? That's insane... Even my master eats McDonald's delivery when he's hungry!"

Lin Yu asked in surprise, "Don't you have any dietary restrictions when ordering McDonald's takeout?"

"I won't commit a crime if I don't eat beef burgers... McDonald's doesn't have goose or dog burgers either."

Jian Cunyi shrugged and said.

As they talked, they reached the top of the stairs and simultaneously fell silent, both adopting serious and fierce expressions with a hint of menace between their brows.

Because Guan Night Orchid was "on guard" here.

Just now, when Lin Yu was selecting books and Jian Cunyi was flipping through the cultivation manual she had received, she consciously "kept her distance".

Seeing that Lin Yu and Jian Cunyi had finished their selections, Guan Night Orchid stood ramrod straight and reported, "Reporting to the two kings, everything was normal during my duty! No suspicious persons approached!"

Hearing Guan Night Orchid say this, Jian Cunyi sighed helplessly, "What suspicious people... Could there be anyone else in this place besides us?"

Lin Yu also spoke up, "Even if there are, I'd rather meet them!"

Guan Night Orchid blinked and said, "Your Majesties are mighty... but don't forget, there's a great terror inside!"

"We may not have forgotten, but you said that this Transmission Pavilion would be safe for the next half hour, and we're still checking it for a quarter of an hour," Lin Yu said calmly. "What... could it be that the pattern you've summarized isn't so reliable, and you yourself are a little unsure?"

As Lin Yu spoke, cold sweat broke out on Guan Night Orchid's forehead once again.

"Well, Your Majesty, I'm sure. I just think it's never a bad thing to be cautious!"

"Anyway... it's still safe here, but—you two should come with me!"

After being reprimanded by Lin Yu, Guan Night Orchid immediately became much more subdued and dared not say anything more, and quickly spoke up.

Afterwards, Guan Night Orchid quickly went down the stairs and led the two of them out of the Transmission Pavilion.

And in the short time they were making their selections in the Transmission Pavilion...

The sky outside had already darkened.

Although it was indeed close to dusk, the darkness was clearly not due to the approaching night, but rather more like an overcast sky.

The sky was heavy, with a blood-red gloom.

Lin Yu and Jian Cunyi, who had heard Guan Night Orchid's previous words, couldn't help but have a guess.

"Could this change in the sky... be related to the 'Yin Side'?"

Jian Cunyi muttered to himself.

Guan Night Orchid nodded slightly upon hearing Jian Cunyi's words. "Yes, this is related to the 'Yin Side'... The Yin Time is approaching."

"Your Majesty, we must hurry!"

Guan Night Orchid spoke, her gaze suddenly fell on the steps in front of the Transmission Pavilion —just now, when they came out of the Transmission Pavilion, the two corpses on the steps were in a blind spot due to the difference in height.

But at this moment... it has become apparent.

Guan Night Orchid's face turned deathly pale as she looked at the two gruesome corpses.

"This... this is?!"

Jian Cunyi was about to answer, Lin Yu gently tugged at Jian Cunyi's sleeve and calmly said.

"Are these two corpses your companions, Heroine?"