"I was mainly interested in the records of some soul beasts, so I came to the library to take a look. Since I was here, I decided to test my access permissions, and I didn't expect it to actually work."
After explaining, Huo Yuhao asked curiously, "Senior Sister, your voice sounds like the access control reminder I heard earlier. Could it be that you recorded that voice?"
Han Ruoruo smiled and replied, "Yes, I did record it. I didn't expect you to be so attentive, junior brother. Although you guessed correctly, there's no reward."
"However, if you ever run into any problems in the future, you can always ask me for help. While my cultivation level might not be as high as Le Xuan's, I'm quite confident in my knowledge."
Huo Yuhao smiled slightly. "Thank you very much, Senior Sister."
Han Ruoruo's voice carried a hint of excitement. "Junior brother, you should come to the library more often after your training sessions. Most students in the academy only care about practical combat."
"Aside from you, I haven't seen anyone else in the library for a long time. It's also possible that the access permissions for the restricted book area are too high, and not many students in the academy can enter."
After her light complaint, Huo Yuhao casually pulled out a book that caught his interest and sat down in the empty seat across from Han Ruoruo.
"Still, since I have such access, I definitely won't let this opportunity go to waste. I'll have to trouble Senior Sister to guide me in the future."
Han Ruoruo was momentarily stunned, her beautiful eyes curving into a charming arc of joy. "It would be wonderful if all the disciples in the academy were like you, junior brother..."
After chatting for a while, the library fell into a long silence.
As Huo Yuhao flipped through the book in his hands, his mind was anything but calm.
[Achievement Triggered!]
[Achievement: Han Ruoruo's "Making Friends Through Books" – Reward: "Inscribed Heart Gu."]
[Inscribed Heart Gu: A one-turn Gu worm with the same effect as a bookworm, capable of storing information.]
[Evaluation: Unforgettable, yet informative.]
He truly hadn't expected that this little-known senior sister could also trigger an achievement mission. Perhaps, in future missions, he might even obtain a Wisdom Path Gu Insect?
Huo Yuhao smiled and continued turning the pages of the book.
Although this was the restricted book area, the book "Illustrated Soul Beasts of the Whole Continent" wasn't particularly rare. Similar books could be found on the first floor. However, the illustrations of soul beasts here were far more comprehensive and detailed. There were even records of many extinct soul beasts, making it a veritable encyclopedia of soul beasts.
Relying on his photographic memory and strong mental strength, Huo Yuhao absorbed the knowledge voraciously.
Bookworm: What about me?
Huo Yuhao: Let's talk about it later. Definitely next time.
[Han Ruoruo]
[Relationship: Friend]
[Achievement Task: Waiting for Refresh]
The meditation technique Huo Yuhao currently used had been upgraded to a version specially provided by the inner courtyard.
This method was stored in the soul guidance ring given to him by his senior sister. Compared to the more common meditation techniques he had used before, this one was far superior.
Combined with Huo Yuhao's innate talent and the support of the Yuan Stone (Yuanshi), his cultivation speed was now exceptionally fast.
However, due to the increasing demands on the quality and quantity of his soul power, Huo Yuhao's relative cultivation speed wasn't top-tier. The influence of his ultimate martial soul was already becoming apparent.
If he could later deduce a more suitable cultivation method using his wisdom, his cultivation speed would increase even further.
Perhaps it wouldn't be a bad idea to wait until Electrolux woke up and ask for his help? After all, if Electrolux could devise the soul system, creating a technique to speed up cultivation shouldn't be too difficult, right?
Huo Yuhao felt that something was brewing.
However, meditation-related techniques were extremely rare across the entire Douluo Continent.
He wasn't sure if Xuan Tian Gong (Mysterious Heaven Skill) was the only one of its kind. But Huo Yuhao wasn't particularly interested in the watered-down version of the Tang Sect's martial arts. If he was going to play, he might as well go big.
"Let's go, it's getting late. Senior sister will treat you to dinner."
Han Ruoruo stood up, storing the unread books in her soul guide, and called for Huo Yuhao to follow.
Huo Yuhao nodded, putting away the Illustrated Guide to the Soul Beasts of the Whole Continent, and followed her.
"Senior Sister, isn't the canteen in the inner courtyard free?"
"Who said anything about going to the canteen?" Han Ruoruo asked, puzzled.
Huo Yuhao blinked. "Isn't the canteen in the inner courtyard quite lavish? If we don't eat there, it's a waste."
"Since I'm treating you, of course, we're going to Shrek City! I can show you around while we're at it." Han Ruoruo covered her mouth and laughed.
Huo Yuhao nodded. "That sounds good. I haven't had much chance to explore Shrek City since enrolling. I only went there once with my outer courtyard roommates on the day of admission."
Speaking of his former roommate Wang Dong, she had left a message last time saying "left without saying goodbye." He heard she had almost cried.
Fortunately, Wang Dong had been comforted with some grilled fish and a few pep talks. She had even set some new goals for herself, finally regaining her fighting spirit.
"Although I'm now a disciple of Shrek's inner courtyard, I've been studying in the outer courtyard for the past few days. We'll meet again after the freshman assessment and placement. When the time comes, we'll show everyone how powerful our martial soul fusion skills are. Don't slack off in your training. Also, I'll be checking in on your progress from time to time, so be prepared."
After several experiments with martial soul fusion techniques, the only remaining fusion skills between Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong were: The fusion of the Spiritual Eyes and the Goddess of Light: Golden Road Amidst Withering Resplendence. And the fusion of the Spiritual Eye and the Clear Sky Hammer: Blaze Amidst the Frost, the Heavenly Emperor's Hammer.
Though it felt a bit childish compared to the original work, Huo Yuhao decided to let it go.
Huo Yuhao complained, "Let's not even talk about the crowds in Shrek City that time. It was so packed it left a deep impression on me. I wonder how it is now."
Hearing his complaints, Han Ruoruo smiled. "Every year during new student registration, the city gets flooded with people. It's much better afterward. Right now, Shrek City is quite pleasant. I hope you won't always focus solely on cultivation. It's important to balance work and rest."
"Then I'll trouble Senior Sister to be my guide."
Huo Yuhao thought to himself, 'Sorry, Senior Sister, but I'm always practicing. That's something others can't keep up with.'
"Yeah."
As the two chatted, the conversation turned to the Shrek External Academy system.
Huo Yuhao sighed. "Although I only attended classes in the outer courtyard for a few days, I could already feel the strict elimination system. Ordinary students can only pass the assessments if they practice day and night without rest."
Just yesterday, Wang Dong had mentioned that in just two days, nearly 20 students in their class had been expelled by Teacher Zhou Yi. It was outrageous.
"Indeed..."
Han Ruoruo's eyes showed a trace of nostalgia as she recalled those intense days and the journey from being an outer courtyard student to an inner courtyard disciple.
She remembered how many familiar faces had been eliminated or even died along the way. Among her friends, only Zhang Lexuan and Wu Ming remained.
Huo Yuhao grew curious and asked, "The assessments in the inner courtyard can't be as strict as the outer courtyard's, right? Small tests every three months, major tests every half year, or even team competitions where the losers are eliminated and the winners stay?"
"Of course not," Han Ruoruo replied with a smile. "Not many people make it into the inner courtyard. If we had a semi-elimination system like the outer courtyard, there'd be no students left."
"Then could you explain the rules of the inner courtyard? I'm very curious."
Ma Xiaotao hadn't told him much about it the day before, and Huo Yuhao was eager to know. Why was the mortality rate in Shrek's inner courtyard so high...?
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