Wang Shu truly knew the Clone Technique. After all, quite some time had passed since he first acquired it in the BuLiang Ren world.
He Xi's Clone Technique was divided into several levels. At the most basic first level, dark energy could be used to create a clone with less than one-tenth of the original body's strength.
By the same logic, each additional level produced a stronger clone.
However, the only limitation was that He Xi had yet to develop a Clone Technique capable of producing a clone with one hundred percent of the original body's strength. It was not yet perfect.
Golden dark-energy flames gathered beside him into a humanoid shape and gradually took form as time passed.
A clone "Wang Shu" appeared, bearing identical features but a wooden expression.
Wang Shu did not feel anything unusual. This was truly very simple for him. His gaze fell upon He Xi's flawless, lovely face as he asked:
"Sister, how is my Clone Technique?"
He Xi carefully examined Wang Shu from head to toe and calmly spoke two words:
"Not bad."
As soon as she spoke, He Xi extended a jade-like finger and tapped the clone "Wang Shu" between the brows.
This clone brother, who had existed for less than fifteen seconds, burst into a shower of light and slowly vanished.
For some reason, Wang Shu's heart suddenly clenched at the sight, as though He Xi's finger had struck his own skull!
"A first-level Clone Technique has no physical body. Though it possesses some strength, it is like a balloon—strong on the outside but weak within, bursting with a single poke," He Xi said.
"Sister is right!" Wang Shu said humbly.
"Theoretically, as long as I have enough energy, I can create an unlimited number of first-level clones. Do you understand?" He Xi asked.
"I understand," Wang Shu replied.
This was somewhat similar to Sun Wukong's Clone Technique—countless transformations and millions of clones.
He Xi appeared very strict, at least on the surface. Yet inwardly, she was already ecstatic, once again having her worldview refreshed by Wang Shu's talent.
In just one night, Wang Shu had already managed to perform the first level of the Clone Technique. He truly was incredible.
But he was her student. Hmph, it was because she taught him so well.
It seemed the cultivation of the Male God had to continue. Thinking of Wang Shu someday dominating the universe and being praised by countless civilizations, she, as his teacher, would feel immensely proud as well.
"Do not be arrogant, and do not be complacent. Remember, learning has no end," He Xi said.
"Sister, I will keep it firmly in mind," Wang Shu readily promised.
"Good. Continue studying, then. If there is anything you do not understand, you may ask me."
After saying that, He Xi lay down once more on the wooden lounge chair in the Flower Garden. She closed her eyes for a light nap, her languid posture and perfect figure fully displayed.
Wang Shu sat on a stone stool beside her, took out the heavy book on the Clone Technique, and began turning through it page by page again.
It was still early morning. All things were reviving, and the air was thick with the vitality of life.
Within that incomparably beautiful setting stood a languid yet noble, peerless beauty and a handsome youth studying with utmost seriousness.
All of it came together to form a beautiful painting that no one could bear to disturb.
After an unknown amount of time, Wang Shu had thought He Xi had fallen asleep again when he suddenly heard her ask:
"Little Shu, it seems your Gene Engine has already broken through to the level of the first generation."
"Really? I slept last night, and when I woke up this morning, I felt refreshed and full of energy," Wang Shu answered ambiguously.
He Xi said nothing, but her rosy vermilion lips curled slightly upward.
After reading for a while, Wang Shu grew restless again. As a young man, how could he sit for long with only books for company?
No matter how good a book was, after reading it dozens of times, it would become dull and flavorless.
After spending so much time in Heavenly City, Wang Shu had already figured out He Xi's routine, not to mention anyone else's.
During the day, she watered flowers, planted grass, and then lay in her chair enjoying a Sun Bath.
At night, she might visit the library to study the knowledge contained within its hundred thousand books, developing new abilities and new systems.
That was roughly it. It truly was the routine of a shut-in woman living out her retirement.
This can't go on.
Wang Shu thought that, no matter what, he had to bring some life, some fun, some seasoning to the monotonous life of Heavenly City.
There had been so many forms of entertainment in his previous life. Wang Shu soon came up with a good idea.
He put down his book and ran into the attic, where he found some special materials. After cutting and drawing for less than an hour, he made a finished set.
Though He Xi had noticed Wang Shu's actions, she said nothing.
Her teaching style had always been quite free, especially since her student had performed so outstandingly. It secretly delighted her immensely.
Wang Shu excitedly ran before He Xi with a deck of cards in hand and said with a smile:
"Sister, want to play Fight the Landlord?"
"???" He Xi opened her eyes, looking utterly baffled.
"What is that?"
Wang Shu realized he had been too excited. He immediately waved the cards in his hand and said:
"It's a game, a game between Kings. It's very fun and lively."
"A game between Kings, Fight the Landlord?"
He Xi felt that the words "Fight the Landlord" carried an indescribable feeling, yet she could not pinpoint what exactly was wrong.
However, after Wang Shu finished explaining the rules of Fight the Landlord, He Xi's eyes lit up with intense interest.
Still, as a teacher, she had to maintain some restraint, so He Xi acted very indifferent.
"Sister, want to play a round?" Wang Shu asked with a smile.
"Fine!" He Xi answered.
Hearing that, Wang Shu beamed with joy. He hurriedly sorted the cards and then dealt them evenly between himself and He Xi.
"A two!"
"Big King!"
"Pass!"
"Three fours!"
"Royal flush!"
"Pass!"
"Royal flush!"
It had to be said that He Xi had a great talent for Fight the Landlord. Only after battling her for over a hundred rounds did Wang Shu finally defeat her.
Naturally, that was also because He Xi was still unfamiliar with the rules.
Though she had lost, He Xi was incredibly excited. An inexplicable sensation stirred within her, as though blood that had lain dormant for years was awakening at this very moment.
It was as if she had returned to those war-torn years, when she fought side by side with Kesha and overthrew the rule of the Male Angels together.
"Again!" He Xi said.
"Sure!"
Wang Shu was also somewhat excited. He shuffled again, then divided the cards evenly between them.
"A three!"
"A four!"
"Big King!"
"One, two, three, four, five, six, seven!"
"Royal flush!"
"Another bomb!"
"Bomb after bomb!"
He Xi lost again, and Wang Shu barely managed to win.
"Again!"
With that, He Xi directly activated the top-tier engine, the Heavenly Base System. Her aura immediately changed, and she became like a battle-hardened veteran general with abundant combat experience.
"..." Wang Shu had originally been preparing to crush He Xi utterly again, but seeing her appearance, he felt it might be difficult.
There was not the slightest suspense in the third round. With the Heavenly Base System essentially cheating, He Xi directly calculated every possible card Wang Shu could play, then crushed him one-sidedly and claimed victory.
Though Wang Shu could also foresee things by inputting probability formulas into the Tui Bei Tu, he did not do so.
His purpose in creating the cards had only been to add a little seasoning to this monotonous life.
"Sister, actually, this game is best with three people and even better with four! The more people there are, the more fun it becomes," Wang Shu suggested.
"Find someone?"
"Come on, let's find Kesha and play Fight the Landlord!" He Xi said enthusiastically.
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