With Lisa's addition, Lin Guang's efficiency in obtaining Star Shards nearly doubled. Now, he just happened to have 5 Star Shards on hand, just enough for a draw.

After washing his hands and face again in the washroom, Lin Guang returned to his room. Lily was already lying by the bedside, yawning. Upon seeing him enter, she let out a cheerful "yip" and turned over to reveal her belly—after friendly negotiations, Lily would sleep at Vishdair on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, and at Lin Guang's place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, alternating on Sundays.

During this time together, Lin Guang confirmed one fact: when Lisa transforms into a fox, her personality indeed undergoes some changes, showing more playful behavior. Whether it's the animal nature at work or the animal nature liberating her deep desires, he wasn't sure.

Even knowing this little fox was Lisa, it's hard for almost anyone to resist playing with such an adorable little creature.

Lin Guang petted Lily for quite a while, during which she playfully rolled around on the bed.

To give little Lisa some dignity, Lin Guang started calling the fox form of Lisa as Lily, pretending that Lily and Lisa were not the same entity.

Though a bit self-deceiving, it seemed to work. At least Lisa didn't wake up blushing and shy as she did for most of the previous half-days.

Time to draw a card.

Lin Guang raised his right hand, summoning the translucent crystal encircled by five faint light dots.

Counting the previous two tries, this was Lin Guang's third draw for a Tier One "Warrior" Talent, which meant he put 15 Star Shards into this endeavor.

This was nearing Lin Guang's limit; he wasn't a gambling addict but rather preferred operating strategy. If after five tries he couldn't secure his desired talent, he'd settle for the next best thing and lock in the talent to prepare for the final exams.

At that moment, Lin Guang had a sudden inspiration, lifting Lily and rubbing his nose and chin against her forehead, inhaling deeply. He then used his will to blast the 5 Star Shards into the crystal.

[You have obtained a Tier One Talent - Spirit King.]

[Would you like to lock in this talent?]

Finally... finally!

Lin Guang widened his eyes, taking several deep breaths. He almost couldn't control himself, nearly tossing Lily in his hand into the air.

Lily didn't know why Lin Guang was so happy, but seeing the irrepressible curve of his mouth made her hum joyfully, her nine tails wagging like a giant feather duster.

"Lock in,"

As Lin Guang made his decision, the root representing the "Warrior" grew sturdier and extended downward.

After activating a Tier One talent for the first time, a starlight "token" was gifted, and Lin Guang had long decided what to select, immediately flipping to the Tier Two talent page and clicking on one option.

It was also not the fortune-telling talent, because it required very rare spiritual materials which Lin Guang didn't have, and its cooldown was quite long, plus Lin Guang had no plans for venturing into the wilderness or any other adventures soon.

For the upcoming final exams, the most crucial thing for Lin Guang was a talent that could greatly enhance his combat effectiveness.

[You have activated a Tier Two Talent - Holy Secret Texts: All]

A familiar sense of swelling accompanied by a surge of information flooded his brain.

A blurred figure stood upon the firmament, gazing upwards as if observing something.

It stretched out its hand, and complex, profound runes rose from its palm.

These were inscribed piece by piece in different eras, on different mediums.

By countless hands, young, aging, frail, broad, rough, delicate, these histories were etched.

Among the runes flying through the heavens, one suddenly radiated brilliance, deeply engraving into Lin Guang's mind.

Lin Guang abruptly opened his eyes, strange shadows like characters flashed by, and he exhaled deeply, understanding that he had a preliminary mastery of using [Holy Secret Texts: All].

To put it in Lin Guang's words, this Spirit King Tier One talent primarily emphasizes versatility.

In terms of combat bonuses, it's not as good as [Fighting God].

In terms of growth potential, it doesn't compare to [Distant Morning Star], which can almost substitute some top-ranked Purple talents.

But if we speak of extreme circumstances where one would never be caught off guard, then clearly the answer is only one,

[Spirit King].

As for the effect of [Holy Secret Texts: All], it manifests very straightforwardly among Spirit Masters.

Burn spiritual power to enhance talent effects; the more spiritual power you burn, the stronger the enhancement—but consider whether your spiritual strength and Sea of Spirit can withstand such an explosion.

This is a very typical bursting ability, yet it's also very comprehensive for Lin Guang.

Because the Heart of Terra talent boosts Spirit Beast attributes in all aspects, and once this ability is activated, all attributes of Vishdair and Lisa will skyrocket.

Thus, Lin Guang's biggest shortfall, the relatively low boost of the Heart of Terra since it's only Blue compared to Purple talents, is almost resolved.

Indeed, if he doesn't mind taking the consequences by bursting, the sudden intensity could absolutely shock everyone.

…

Soon enough, another three weeks passed.

On Monday morning, Lin Guang was invited by the principal to bring Vishdair and Lisa to the office.

"Lin Guang, you've reached Two-Star?"

Principal Liu looked at him sitting before him, starting with small talk.

Lin Guang nodded: "Yes, just broke through the day before yesterday."

For ordinary Blue Talent Spirit Masters, breaking through to Two-Star wasn't difficult, let alone for a prodigy like Lin Guang.

You see, Lin Guang not only mastered the Mastery Level Meditation Contract Technique but also had engraved three Two-Star Spirit Patterns [Ethereum Charging], [Barrier], and [Burning Water] in his Sea of Spirit.

With Talent Spirit Pattern, Contract Law Spirit Pattern, and three Two-Star Spirit Patterns resonating together, breaking through that bottleneck was easier than turning a stone, allowing the Sea of Spirit to continue expanding and growing.

Principal Liu couldn't help but exclaim: "Your rate of improvement is the first I've ever seen…"

"You flatter me,"

Lin Guang shook his head. Though happy with the Tier Two breakthrough and clearly feeling a substantial increase in spiritual power, he also noticed his training progress slowing over these days.

From Level 20 onwards, leveling difficulty bears no comparison to before.

Considering the student quality at the Experimental Middle School, they're by all means elite fruits of a thorough selection, yet at least over fifty percent of these elites will never break through to Three-Star Spirit Masters in their lifetimes.

"How was the harvest in the Upgrade Secret Realm?"

Upon hearing Principal Liu's question, Lin Guang glanced at the silver-haired girl lounging idly on the sofa beside him—she'd been here so many times that she no longer considered herself an outsider.

Last weekend, he took Vishdair on a trip to the Secret Realm, which was the ultimate reward of the exchange competition. Although Lisa also followed, unfortunately, the Upgrade Secret Realm was of the Fire Attribute, which didn't favor her.

"Vishdair has reached Level 19, not far from Tier Two."

Principal Liu nodded repeatedly: "Yes! Great! Brilliant! I remember she was only Level 14 before, yet this trip saw her rise 5 levels, your partner is indeed remarkably impressive."

Chuckling as he patted his head, Principal Liu then turned his gaze to Lisa, who sat closely next to Lin Guang, with shining eyes, "This is that new partner that Dr. Kaiwen mentioned with Purple Legendary Level Potential, right?"

"Yes, her name is Lisa, she just reached Level 11 a few days ago."

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