After learning that Luo Ziren was most likely just an ordinary monk in the middle stage of Qi refining, Li Zhiwei's eyes flashed with a trace of inexplicable disappointment.
She didn't know where the emotion came from, but she felt a little empty in her heart.
Li Zhiwei didn't know that Luo Ziren had sensed her peek just now.
Although the strength of the spiritual consciousness that has been fully refined cannot be as materialized as the spiritual consciousness of the foundation-building monks, the perception ability is already very powerful.
Luo Ziren didn't know why Li Zhiwei spied on him.
But he didn't really care.
Go down to the second floor of the Library Pavilion.
Luo Ziren wasted no time and went directly to the Five Elements Spells - Fire Spells Book area and picked out the appropriate spells.
Soon after, Luo Ziren found his target.
[Fire Crow Technique (First-Level Intermediate Grade)]
[Restrictions on practice: mid-stage Qi refining monks with fire spirit roots]
[Effect: Consume spiritual power to summon a fire crow guided by spiritual consciousness to attack the target. 】
[Explanation: After proficiency, you can summon multiple fire crows at the same time (limited by spiritual consciousness). After your cultivation reaches the late stage of Qi refining, this spell can be converted into a first-level high-grade "Fire Phoenix Throwing into the Forest". 】
"The Fire Crow Technique is not as powerful as the Pyroblast Technique, but it is one of the rare fire spells that can be controlled accurately."
"Although it requires a bit more spiritual knowledge, it's not a problem for me."
"And after my cultivation level is promoted, it can be converted into the first-level high-grade "Fire Phoenix Throwing into the Forest", which can save a lot of energy in converting spells."
"That's it."
After Luo Ziren set his goal, he took the tome directly to the management office and spent one reading permission to unblock it.
"You are free to read for half an hour. If you don't have enough time, come back to me."
The teacher from the Classics Management Office handed the unsealed "Fire Crow Technique" classics to Luo Ziren, and also reminded him loudly:
"The Fire Crow Technique is very difficult to practice. There are pros and cons to using it to participate in the spell assessment."
"If you practice well, it's easy to get high scores. If you fail to cast the spell, you may get zero points. You have to work hard."
Luo Ziren nodded and thanked him, then found a single reading room and began to recite classics.
The "Fire Crow Technique" book does not contain much content.
There are also a lot of words used to introduce the pre-requisite basic spell "Fire Control Technique".
Luo Ziren had already mastered the Fire Control Technique, and coupled with his extremely strong spiritual consciousness, he learned the Fire Crow Technique in just three or two minutes.
"It turns out that the key point is to entrust a ray of spiritual consciousness in the spiritual power condensed into a fire crow."
"This kind of spell-casting technique is a bit similar to the sword-controlling technique of Ji Zhenxiu?"
"So, if I practice the Fire Crow Technique well, I can save time on practicing sword control in the future?!"
"That really accomplishes multiple things with one stone!"
"No, since the casting principle of the Fire Crow Technique is very similar to the Sword Control Technique, why don't I find some sword control classics to study it?"
"Maybe you can also create new spell-casting skills and get higher scores in the college entrance examination..."
Luo Ziren was immersed in the joy of learning and couldn't extricate himself.
Because his spiritual knowledge was greatly improved, he not only easily learned the spells, but also thought of ways to improve his spell assessment scores.
In the past, it took Luo Zirenguang ten days and a half to get started with the Fire Crow Technique.
"Then here's the problem. Sword-controlling classics can only be borrowed by foundation-building monks."
"I am a monk in the middle stage of Qi refining. Where can I get the sword control classics?"
"However, there is still some time before the college entrance examination, so we can slowly think of ways."
Luo Ziren closed the classics, walked out of the single reading room, and handed it back to the teacher in the management office.
Then, go home.
It was already pitch dark outside.
Although Lingzhou is a coastal city in the south, the night wind in late winter and early spring is still quite cold.
When Luo Ziren walked out of the library, he felt the cold wind coming and his whole body felt cold.
He subconsciously started the Small Five Elements Hunyuan Gong and used his spiritual power to keep out the cold.
At this time, Luo Ziren was still recalling the practice tips of "Fire Crow Technique" in his mind.
Unknowingly, a few strands of fire spiritual power emanated from his body, rubbing against the air to form dots of fire.
As the firelight drifted, the outlines of five palm-sized fire crows gradually took shape, fluttering their wings and ready to fly...
At this time, Luo Ziren was shocked and realized that he was not in the training room, so he quickly removed the spell.
"It was so dangerous, I almost got a ticket!"
Luo Ziren looked scared.
It is not allowed to use spells casually on the Taoist campus. Once caught by the Discipline Office, you will be fined at least 0.5 spirit stone coins!
This is a huge expense for Luo Ziren!
Luo Ziren glanced around and quickly ducked away while no one was paying attention.
And at this time...
On the balcony on the third floor of the library, a beautiful girl with twin ponytails was looking down with a surprised expression:
"Five fire crows in one move?"
"Sure enough, has Senior Luo been hiding his clumsiness?"
...
There were not many psychic rail buses at night, so Luo Ziren waited for a long time before getting on the bus home.
There were not many passengers on the bus, so it was rare to find an empty seat.
Luo Ziren found an empty seat and sat down, and sent a spiritual message to his mother, briefly explaining the reason for his late return.
After sending the message, Luo Ziren found that the usually clean class group displayed many unread messages.
He flipped through it casually, and it turned out that many students were discussing spell selection issues.
Luo Ziren did some statistics and found that at least half of the students chose basic spells such as "Fireball" and "Ice Arrow"!
The difficulty score of basic spells is very low. Even if the proficiency is high, it will be difficult to get high scores.
But for most people, it is not easy to consistently obtain passing scores or above.
"If I hadn't gotten that snakeskin inner armor, there's a high probability that it would be one of them!"
Luo Ziren felt sad.
As for participating in group chats?
He didn't have to do it himself. Yu Dehua had already played it for him several times.
Now the whole class knows that Luo Ziren has chosen a certain first-level mid-level special spell, the difficulty of which is unknown.
Luo Ziren: "......"
This is why many things must be kept secret from Yu Dehua.
This guy is too nosy.
At this time, the low-pitched chatting of two passengers in the next seat attracted Luo Ziren's attention:
"...Have you heard? The Pioneer Army is going to form a new army recently. I heard that the requirements are quite high. Only those at the ninth level of Qi Refining are eligible to sign up."
"This matter has been spread in our store for a long time. The monks at the ninth level of Qi refining who join the army will be given 1,000 spirit stone coins to support their families. If they reach the point of perfecting their Qi refining, they will also be given a pulse-protecting pill!"
"I'm envious! That's the Pulse Protection Pill! Although it doesn't have the magic effect of the Foundation Establishment Pill to increase the probability of success, it can still ensure that you won't die if you fail to build the Foundation. It's worth thousands of spiritual stone coins!"
"Yeah, if I hadn't found this job through my family's help, I would have wanted to join the army!"
...
Luo Ziren frowned slightly.
The Pioneer Army is actually planning to form a new army?
And the recruitment requirements are so high?
It seems like something big is going to happen. No wonder the college entrance examination suddenly adds a magic test!
In order to control expenditures, the Dao League will intentionally control the size of the pioneering army when there is no large-scale war.
A new army will be formed only when the war is approaching.
Those veterans of the pioneering army can quickly form combat effectiveness as officers of the new army.
"I don't know what happened. There is no news on the spiritual network."
Luo Ziren was a little worried.
Although he can avoid being recruited by the pioneering army by enrolling in an ordinary higher monastery, life will definitely become difficult if the war is coming.
It would be better if I could know more information and have some confidence.
Not long after, the psychic rail bus stopped at the entrance of Crescent Community.
Luo Ziren got out of the car and walked home. As soon as he reached the door of his house, he heard his parents arguing from inside the house:
"No! I absolutely disagree! Luo Qi, are you crazy? You are nearly 60, and you still want to join the army? Do you think you are Huang Zhong in the story? Or Lian Po? Do you still want this family?"
"Honey, don't get excited yet! Listen to me carefully..."
"Although a perfect Qi Refining monk has a lifespan of 120 years, as we all know, only by building a foundation before the age of 60 can the success rate be high enough!"
"I am already 58 this year, and the Pulse Protection Pill I got from joining the army is my only chance!"
"As for you and your son, why don't you give us 1,000 spirit stone coins as housing expenses? It just so happens that your son needs money to go to school..."
"Then what should I do if you don't come back? I've been with you for decades..."
"Don't worry, I've always been very lucky, nothing will happen to me."
"You lied! Wuwu..."
Luo Ziren stood at the door of his house with a strange expression, hesitated for a moment, and finally knocked on the door.
Tuk-tuk-tuk...
After the door knocked, the room became noticeably quiet.
After a few seconds, the door opened, and Luo Ziren saw his parents standing behind the door, greeting him with smiles on their faces.
The parents stood side by side, looking harmonious, not at all like they had just had an argument.
It's so perfect that it's like magic.
In front of him, his parents have always been such a model couple.
"Son, you must be starving. Come and eat! I have left two large bowls of spiritual rice for you. Be sure to finish it!"
Mother Chen Peiyi smiled and pulled Luo Ziren to the dining table.
"Son, what spell did you choose? If you are willing to ask without shame, dad can still give you some advice!"
Luo Qi knew that the college entrance examination would increase the spell assessment. As a senior tool maker at the Crescent Device Factory, he was proficient in many fire spells, so he felt confident in saying this.
Luo Ziren did not answer this question, but said seriously:
"Dad, Mom, I heard everything you just said."
"..."
Luo Qi and Chen Peiyi looked at each other stiffly, not knowing what to say for a moment.
No matter how much they quarrel in private, they don't want to put pressure on their son.
It was a bit embarrassing to be caught red-handed by my son.
Although the door of the house is insulated, the voices they just spoke were quite loud, and some of them might be leaked out.
Neither of them realized that Luo Ziren's spiritual consciousness had become stronger.
"Son, what happened just now..."
Luo Qi rubbed his hands back and forth, racking his brains to think of something to say.
"This year's college entrance examination reform, if you get into the top ten in Lingzhou, you will be rewarded with Foundation Building Pills."
Luo Ziren's face was calm, as if he was saying something very understated:
"I will get back a foundation-building pill."
Luo Qi and Chen Peiyi's eyes widened and they looked at their son in disbelief.
What did this kid just say? !
He wants to pass the top ten in Lingzhou and earn back a Foundation Establishment Pill? !
What nonsense is this?
Could the reform of the college entrance examination also prevent students from other Taoist colleges from registering?
Moreover, even if only high school seniors from the Second Academy were admitted to the college entrance examination, it would be difficult for my son to get into the top 100!
Both Luo Qi and Chen Peiyi knew that Luo Ziren's spiritual root qualifications and cultivation were too much behind him!
If you only take the theory test, maybe there is a slight chance?
But only a little bit...
Those students with higher cultivation than Luo Ziren also have an advantage in spiritual strength.
anyway.
Neither Luo Qi nor Chen Peiyi could figure out how Luo Ziren could get into the top ten in Lingzhou.
If Luo Ziren hadn't looked so serious just now, they would have thought their son was joking.
Now, the two of them would just think that Luo Ziren deliberately said nice things to comfort them!
At this thought, both Luo Qi and Chen Peiyi felt a little ashamed.
If their family environment was better, Luo Ziren wouldn't be so stressed.
At the very least, you can find a way to help him improve his spiritual root qualifications.
Now, they can only give some verbal support.
"Anyway, it's good to have a goal! Son, mom believes in you, you can definitely do it!"
Chen Peiyi winked at Luo Qi and said with a smile.
Luo Qi frowned and advised earnestly:
"Son, it's a good thing to have goals, but you can't aim too high! You have to be down-to-earth and take one step at a time!"
Too ambitious?
Luo Ziren knew that his parents didn't believe it, but there was no need to explain too much.
The facts will speak for themselves when the results come out.
Of course, even if he didn't get into the top ten in Lingzhou, he should still be able to get a life-saving pulse-protecting pill for his father.
"I have a sense of propriety. As for you, dad, it's best not to follow the same path as grandpa."
Luo Ziren said calmly before picking up the chopsticks.
Luo Qi showed a trace of struggle on his face, and finally sighed:
"I see."
Chen Peiyi on the side had a happy smile on her face.
My son has really grown up!
...
Soon after, Luo Ziren returned to the room.
After closing the door, he looked around the small room and snapped his fingers.
Snapped!
A crisp sound came out.
Luo Ziren's body instantly emitted waves of spiritual power fluctuations.
Beside him, countless stars of fire appeared out of thin air.
As the firelight flickered, 10 palm-sized fire crows quickly took shape.
The fire was dazzling, and a group of fire crows danced flexibly in the small room, like controlled bright fireworks...
This is the Fire Crow Technique of Dacheng Realm!
The 10 fire crows were the limit of Luo Ziren's physical spiritual power, not the limit of his spiritual control.
Yes, on the way home, Luo Ziren practiced the Fire Crow Technique to a great level.
I don't know if it's because he is very familiar with the fire control technique, or if the strength of his spiritual consciousness at the perfect level of Qi refining gives him such an ability.
Anyway, he did it.
The process is as easy as eating and drinking.
10 fire crows exuding violent aura can blow up the entire room if they make a small mistake.
Even Luo Ziren, as a spell caster, might not be able to survive the explosion.
But Luo Ziren didn't panic at all. He calmly observed the flight trajectories of the 10 fire crows, carefully comprehending the spell-casting experience, and imagining ways to improve it.
By the time the fire crows were almost unable to maintain their form, the violent spiritual power was about to explode.
Luo Ziren snapped his fingers again.
Those 10 fire crows, which exuded an uneasy aura, just disappeared out of thin air.
It turned into the most basic fire spiritual power and completely dissipated in the air.
Perfect control!
With this spell-casting skill alone, Luo Ziren felt that it would not be a problem for him to get full marks in the spell test.
