Chapter 124: 118, [Star Skill: Indifference], I guide star skills for you (seeking subscription and monthly tickets)
Since Zhao Lei broke through to become a Titled King here yesterday, the abandoned basketball court was no longer as desolate and run-down as before. The litter discarded by passersby had all been cleaned up. The overgrown areas had been replaced by fresh, green lawns. The old, rusty basketball hoop was replaced with a new one, and the ground had been refreshed. All these changes were made in a short period, making Lu Lin marvel at Zhao Lei’s celebrity effect.
It’s estimated that the property prices on the Lishui Bay side will rise soon.
After all, this is the place where a Titled King achieved their breakthrough.
In the next few years, Green City will advance to become a first-class city in the Federation under Bai Jingwei’s support.
From this perspective, it seems like a good choice for his parents to stay here.
Lu Lin reminisced as he walked and looked at the once-familiar plants and trees. Here, he had cultivated the Ten Steps Kill, eventually mastering it to the Glimpse Realm. Here, he had also encountered an attack from an unknown assailant. In the end, he had scared the opponent away. Here, he had guided Star Skills for Zhao Lei. This act had led to the great achievement of Zhao Lei becoming the Federation’s Ninth Titled King.
Lost in these thoughts and memories, his body suddenly shuddered violently. A look of disbelief appeared on Lu Lin’s face. He had comprehended an Eye-based Star Skill. This was the first time Lu Lin had autonomously comprehended a Star Skill without entering the Star Power Domain or receiving any guidance.
With no one around, Lu Lin immediately closed his eyes and entered his Consciousness Universe.
[Star Skill: Indifference]
[Introduction: Reduces the enemy’s fighting will and provides slight resistance to negative states (semi-active skill).]
[Note: You might make me glance at you in a thousand years, perhaps.]
Lu Lin frowned at this Star Skill within his Consciousness Universe. He hadn’t expected to comprehend a Star Skill like Indifference while reminiscing and feeling a sense of longing.However, this Star Skill was a rare one with two different effects.In battle, Lu Lin could deliberately activate Indifference to reduce an opponent’s fighting will.Simultaneously, it would grant him a degree of resistance and immunity when facing certain negative or weakening-type Star Skills.Well, regardless of why this Star Skill was comprehended in such a state, it was still a practical skill.
Comprehending a Star Skill delighted Lu Lin for a moment, but he soon felt troubled. Both his Earth Element and Eye System Star Veins had now reached 100% refinement at Level 2. He had comprehended an Eye-based Star Skill, but what about the Earth Element?
Should he find Guan Yue?Lu Lin dismissed the idea almost as soon as it formed. Guan Yue had attended Lu Lin’s Promotion Banquet yesterday, having rushed back from another city. It was then that Lu Lin found out she had feelings for him. Facing affection from the opposite sex for the first time, Lu Lin was somewhat at a loss as to how to respond. Moreover, after the Promotion Banquet, he had, perhaps half-intentionally and half-unintentionally, avoided Guan Yue for various reasons. By now, Guan Yue should have already gone to another city, guiding Star Skills for others.Maybe it’s better not to bother her.
Wan Fugang from the Star Guide Association seemed to be an Intermediate Star Guidance Master. It shouldn’t be a problem for him to guide Star Skills, right?
Lu Lin thought for a moment. Seeing that it was still early, he turned around and took a taxi to the Star Guide Association.
"Mr. Wan."
Wan Fugang still maintained his timeless image—a stubbly face that gave him the look of a weathered uncle. Could it be that he dressed like this just to attract inexperienced young women?
"Lu Lin, you’re here."
"Hey, didn’t you say you were going to an alien world today? Haven’t you left yet?" Wan Fugang stood up as he spoke. Then, realizing his mistake, he hurriedly poured Lu Lin a glass of water.
"Not yet."
Lu Lin didn’t mind. He smiled at Wan Fugang and said, "Brother Wan, do you have time now? Could you help me guide a Star Skill?"
"Guide a Star Skill?" Wan Fugang was taken aback. "Didn’t the President just guide you a few days ago? I’ve seen her guidance record."
"Could it be... you’ve broken through to First Level?!" Wan Fugang finished speaking, startling even himself.
He knew Lu Lin’s age and was even more aware that Lu Lin had only experienced a successful Awakening a little over a dozen days ago. To break through to First Level in such a short period was already incredible. And now, just a few days later, his Cultivation had improved again?Had he reached the peak of First Level, or even broken through to Level 2...? Wan Fugang dared not think further, nor did he dare to ask. As an ordinary person, he really didn’t understand the world of geniuses.
"Well, I had some insights, so I refined my Star Veins a bit and unexpectedly reached the peak," Lu Lin said.
"So, Brother Wan, how about guiding a Star Skill for me?"
"Alright. But why don’t you ask the President to guide you...?"
"Mr. Wan, is anyone here?" a clear female voice called from the office behind the Star Guide Association before Wan Fugang could finish.
For some reason, upon hearing this voice, Lu Lin felt an unconscious urge to turn around and leave.
A graceful figure emerged from the office. She wore black high heels, black stockings, a pencil skirt, and her signature white shirt adorned with the Senior Star Guidance Master’s medal. She wore flat, light, black-framed glasses. Her hair was piled up behind her head, with a few loose strands adding to her beauty.
"Lu... Lu Lin..." Guan Yue stopped in her tracks, unsure how to describe her feelings.
She knew about Lu Lin’s boat ticket for tonight; he was supposed to go to Double Name City and board a starship to an alien world. The time, the starship’s flight number, the travel distance, and the arrival time—she knew it all very well. But Guan Yue had never expected Lu Lin to suddenly appear in the Star Guide Association at this moment. She was speechless for a moment.
"Uh, President Guan," Lu Lin said stiffly. Although he didn’t know what he had done wrong, he always felt a sense of guilt whenever he saw Guan Yue.
"..."
Guan Yue nodded, remaining motionless.
Lu Lin also remained silent.
Their gazes drifted, neither daring to meet the other’s eyes.
Wan Fugang, standing beside them, felt his scalp tingle with unease. What was going on between Lu Lin and President Guan?Could what Jiang Yamin said that day really be true?Did the President really like Lu Lin?Impossible.They had only known each other for a few days.Hadn’t they just gone to Tata City and Linbei City together?Hadn’t they faced Shao Xiaolong’s challenge together at the Wild Kill Martial Arts Hall?Hadn’t they gone to Mingze, detoured through Maolin, and witnessed all of Lu Lin’s incredible feats together?Wasn’t it just one night in a hotel room where Guan Yue guided Lu Lin in Star Skills?Hadn’t she just traveled a long way, covered in dust from the journey, to attend his Promotion Banquet?
Some people remain strangers even after knowing each other for years. For others, a single glance can determine a lifetime of fate.
"Um, Lu Lin, you wanted to have a Star Skill guided, right? Since the President is here, why don’t you...?" Wan Fugang hurriedly tried to ease the atmosphere, revealing the purpose of Lu Lin’s visit.
"No, I didn’t... I just came to take a look," Lu Lin stammered. "I’m leaving on the starship soon. Yes, otherwise, I won’t have enough time..."
"Um, President, Brother Wan, I’ll be going now..." As Lu Lin said this, he turned and started to walk away.
"Lu Lin!" Guan Yue called out.
Lu Lin’s figure stiffened. He didn’t dare to look back.
"Come in. I’ll guide your Star Skill."