novelraw Chapter 1205 613: The Deal (Part 3)
Chapter 1205 613: The Deal (Part 3)
The craftsman of the Red Anvil focusing on the Entropy System is all about explosive output.
Create more powerful explosives, make the biggest fireworks!
And with Yan Fei, this guy, it's a match made in heaven.
Besides, even if the matrices differ, the theories and studies of alchemy are still shared.
Whether it's Mercury's Fluid Alchemy, Ji Jue's supplementation of the Three Phases, the teacher's spiritual synthesis, Jian Yuan's Mutated Alchemy, or Ye's Nine Forms, they all cover a broad scope of practice; it's not like using a different matrix makes them inaccessible.
Any one of these could occupy him for a lifetime.
At most, the use might have different inclinations.
After listening to Ji Jue's explanation, Yan Fei immediately embraced the Red Anvil with a silly grin, unable to let go.
While Ji Jue's gaze turned to Yan Chang.
The young man smiled faintly, waiting quietly.
"You should have guessed a bit by now, right?" Ji Jue asked.
"I'll follow your arrangement."
Suppressing his nerves and anticipation, Yan Chang couldn't help but smile a little, finally looking a bit like a child in this moment.
"Alright, no more suspense then, this is yours."
Ji Jue opened the box with a sigh: "Actually, there are other better ones, but I chose the hardest one for you. I hope you won't blame me in the future."
Containing the complex matrix of the Heart Core and Ascension Systems, known for its depth and mystery, it has been collecting dust in the Central Earth's operations office for over ninety years.
Seeing through illusions, resolving worries, severing confusion and foolish delusions.
——[Ignorance].
The meaning of Ignorance itself is a synonym for foolishness and confusion; in pre-Chaos era texts, it was regarded as the source of delusions and the root cause of all beings' stubborn ignorance.
Choosing this path means a constant battle with one's nature, repeatedly breaking desires and obsessions, crossing forty-two ranks, until achieving Perfection.
Truly, its origin is tied to the Wulou Temple and somehow related to the Great Evil, not to mention the difficulty of achieving it.
Moreover, it does not excel at stirring others' desires nor can it manipulate others as puppets and toys; instead, it requires one's own insight to resolve others' inner pain and woes.
It's unlike Heart Core and is destined to have no relation with a life of indulgence.
In fact, in the Security Bureau's storage, there are simpler [Si Xuan] and [Spirit Platform], but are they really simpler?
The path of Heart Core is inherently rugged and challenging, and upon choosing this path, the greatest enemy becomes one's desires and fears.
Too many have been devoured in turn by desires and fears, unable to control themselves.
And for a young man growing up in the mud pit, enduring numerous torments and pains, any misstep could lead directly into a Vortex.
"Heart Core is notorious, but it's neither shameful nor something that can't be seen in the light of day. Those things everyone else fears, dreads, or envies are the least significant.
You're willing to let me arrange this, but what I hope for may not be the future you want."
Ji Jue softly sighed, releasing his hand from the box: "You're much more mature than your brother, I hope you consider carefully, even if you don't want to, it's okay, I can help you choose another.
But no matter what you choose in the end, I hope you won't become the monsters that once dragged you into the mire, and that you can become someone who makes a difference."
Yan Chang remained silent.
In the long silence, he didn't look at the box in front of him, but instead looked at Ji Jue, full of earnestness and seriousness: "Mr. Ji, do you think someone like me can make a difference?"
"Of course."
Ji Jue nodded decisively, telling him naturally: "I believe you can become someone who makes a difference.
Even without me, that's one thing I can guarantee."
Therefore, Yan Chang smiled, hesitating no more.
"If you think this is better, then I'm willing, because you believe in me more than I do in myself."
The young man lifted the box in front of him with care: "If I could become like you in the future, no matter how hard or difficult, I am willing."
"Me, too!"
Yan Fei raised his hand excitedly.
Successfully earning Ji Jue's gratifying smile, along with new number theory exam questions, advanced mechanization principles, and an introductory analysis of four parts of alchemy...
If you speak so well, then enroll in school, kid!
Learn it first, then we'll talk!
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Not even until that evening, by four o'clock in the afternoon, a special agent from the Taiyi Ring Craftsmen Association was already standing in front of the Federation Military Base gate.
Aignu, a master craftsman from the Hundred-Eyed Giant Workshop, specializing in Life Science, spanning both the [Ember] and [Vortex] systems, scrutinized Ji Jue's appearance.
Over three meters tall, like a giant, yet his flexibility was bizarrely incredible, as if boneless. It made one wonder what lay beneath his skin.
A stiff smile appeared on his face, like a mask.
Even, it was indistinguishable whether he was male or female.
"Mr. Ji?"
He or she scrutinized Ji Jue's appearance, full of admiration: "You are truly promising at a young age. During the last craftsmen exam, my youngster suffered quite a bit under your hands and can't forget it to this day."
"Ah, this..."
Ji Jue instinctively wanted to clarify: that was all Lou Feng's doing and had nothing to do with him!
However, Master Aignu gently patted his shoulder with a massive hand, changing the subject: "This time, the association owes you a favor, well done."
More than just a favor, even though Gustav said nothing, he was probably grinning ear to ear in private.
Worthy of being my handpicked chief!
What does it mean to have the association at heart and be a craftsman role model!
These days, finding a craftsman not hoarding gains for themselves is harder than finding one who always has the association's progress in mind!
Although it might comprise mostly forbidden technology, there's no harm in everyone understanding the principles and removing the impurities! If there's truly any significant breakthrough, wouldn't that be a new frontier and field?
Please, this is a great transformative wolf!
Who wouldn't be tempted?!
With such a precious specimen upfront, yet still thinking of bringing the association in, what does this say? It says he is selflessly public-spirited!
There's no self-interest in his heart!
Originally, everyone had complaints about the origin of Tide Sound, but unexpectedly, this Ji Jue, is so delightful... to tell you the truth, the contribution points allocated to him this time were dotted with zeros by Gustav with his eyes closed!
Especially Aignu, who represents this time, is a veteran member of the association's internal review group and is utterly satisfied with Ji Jue at present.
Kid, your second golden ribbon is guaranteed, I say it!
"Remember to follow me later and enter with me."
Aignu took out a card labeled as an association representative from his pocket and slapped it into his hand, "During the dissection session, be my assistant."
Ji Jue clipped the badge to his chest, smiling as he followed behind.
The benefits of a gradually progressive business are indeed endless...
Riding on the association's coattails, successfully joining the table!