As soon as Lin Yun said that, the two girls froze on the spot.
“You… what did you just say?”
They both doubted their ears. Three top-tier Earth-grade martial techniques?!
“Director, you’re not joking, right?”
Seeing that neither of them believed him, Lin Yun simply handed over the three manuals.
Half a minute later, they each held a copy, their mouths wide open in disbelief.
“T-this… these really are top-tier Earth-grade martial techniques?!”
Qing Yue looked up in shock and asked, “Director, where did you get these?”
“If I told you a kind person gave them to me, would you believe it?”
Qing Yue’s face immediately turned skeptical. “How could that be possible? Who’s generous enough to just give away martial techniques like this?”
Three top-tier Earth-grade martial techniques—what did that mean?
Even a single one of them, if leaked out, would cause a bloody frenzy throughout all of Outrealm City.
Even the Heavenly Demon Palace, with thousands of years of accumulation, only had five of these in total!
Yet right in front of them were three… casually presented.
Lin Yun smiled lightly. “Don’t worry about where the techniques came from. They’re legitimate. You two just focus on cultivating them properly.”
That made Bai Xiaoxue panic. She waved her hands repeatedly. “No, Director, I can’t accept this! These are way too valuable!”
If she took them, she’d owe a debt she couldn’t repay even if she sold herself.
Lin Yun simply smiled and patted her shoulder. “Still treating me like an outsider? We’re family now. Why worry about whether it’s too valuable or not?”
“Besides, Xiaoxue, don’t you want to avenge your family someday?”
That finally moved Bai Xiaoxue.
The gift of these books struck her deeply, and tears welled up in her eyes.
“Thank you… thank you, Director…”
Lin Yun gently patted her head and chuckled. “Come on, Xiaoxue. You’re going to be the number one sword cultivator in the future. You can’t go around crying all the time.”
“Mhm, I won’t cry…”
Hearing that, Bai Xiaoxue wiped her tears and her eyes grew more resolute.
She had already decided in her heart—once she avenged her family, she would devote everything she had to the Director to repay this unmatched kindness!
At that moment, a prompt sounded in Lin Yun’s mind.
[Bai Xiaoxue’s favorability has exceeded 30. Current favorability: 57. You have unlocked a random Director Talent!]
Hearing this, Lin Yun was a little excited. Her favorability had finally jumped!
And now came the reward. What amazing talent would it be…?
[Congratulations! You’ve acquired Director Talent: Aura of the King!]
[Aura of the King: When activated, you will look extremely impressive! Note: No offensive capability.]
After reading the effect, Lin Yun’s mouth twitched. Seriously…?
Was this talent for real? It could scare people but couldn’t hurt them. New chapters come out on g.com first.
Was he supposed to use this to go around bluffing like a con artist?
“Whatever… I’m almost at 60. The next one better be better.”
What really surprised him was how quickly Bai Xiaoxue’s favorability shot up—from 28 to 57. It more than doubled!
He just hoped that once it hit max, things wouldn’t turn into what he saw in that nightmare…
The thought alone made him shiver.
Meanwhile, Qing Yue, who had finished reading, asked curiously, “Director, I’ve just arrived. Are you sure you want to give this to me?”
“Aren’t you afraid I’ll take the techniques and run?”
To her doubt, Lin Yun only smiled faintly. “So what? Once you enter this orphanage, I treat everyone the same.”
“Whether it’s Xiaoxue or you, Qing Yue, you’re both my wings now. And I believe in you.”
Lin Yun opened his arms like an angel, radiating trust and warmth.
His gentle words touched both girls deeply.
Even Qing Yue, who was usually sharp-tongued, looked at him with a bit more respect. She pursed her lips and said, “Mm… then thank you, Director.”
She wasn’t like Bai Xiaoxue who showed emotions outwardly. She simply remembered it silently in her heart.
Lin Yun smiled and said, “Now that you both have your techniques, be sure to train hard. Try to master them as soon as possible!”
“Mhm! I’ll work twice as hard!”
Bai Xiaoxue nodded firmly. Seeing that, Lin Yun relaxed.
Once they learned these techniques, he’d get 10x proficiency himself. That was far easier than cultivating on his own…
That afternoon, the two girls began their separate training sessions.
But before that, Lin Yun called Qing Yue over for a chat.
“Qing Yue, there’s something I want to ask you.”
Qing Yue had just received a top-tier Earth-grade martial technique and was still elated. She nodded. “Sure, what do you want to know?”
“You’re a demonic cultivator, right?”
The moment he asked that, Qing Yue’s smile froze.
Still, she nodded. “That’s right. I am a demonic cultivator.”
She thought Lin Yun would scold her or show disgust—but instead, he just asked calmly, “Then tell me—what are the challenges faced by demonic cultivators?”
Clearly, Lin Yun was planning to start drafting a cultivation plan for her future.
“Challenges for demonic cultivators?”
Qing Yue was briefly stunned before replying, “There’s not much, actually. Demonic techniques are efficient and very suitable for those with poor talent.”
Then she seemed to recall something.
“Wait, there’s one issue. It’s actually a long-standing problem in the demonic path.”
Qing Yue thought for a moment and explained, “Well, it’s less of a problem and more of a common flaw in many powerful demonic techniques.”
She organized her thoughts and explained in detail.
“Because demonic cultivation methods are so easy and fast to cultivate, they naturally come with side effects.”
“For example, the technique I practice—if my cultivation rises too quickly, I might lose control of my power and fall into madness.”
“Also, many demonic martial techniques and special divine abilities are powerful, but they usually have severe drawbacks.”
Although she didn’t want to admit it, the truth was clear—demonic cultivation was fundamentally a path of dangerous shortcuts.
Many demonic cultivators had gone mad and slaughtered indiscriminately due to improper cultivation.
But for many people, they simply had no other choice…
“I see. Got it.”
Lin Yun nodded. Now it was obvious which of the two orphan talents should be assigned to her.
At that moment, Qing Yue quietly clenched her little fists in her sleeves.
“Director, don’t you hate me?”
“Hate you? Why would I?”
“Because… I practice demonic arts…”
“So what?”
Lin Yun’s answer stunned her.
Then he looked into her eyes and said seriously, “I want you to understand—there’s nothing inherently wrong with demonic arts. What matters is how you use them and what you use them for.”
“Even if someone learns countless terrifying demonic techniques, if they use them to punish evil and uphold justice, they’re still a respectable demonic cultivator.”
“Qing Yue, do you understand?”
Those words struck a chord deep inside Qing Yue, rippling through her heart.
A moment later, she nodded slowly. “You’re right. There are many righteous and honorable people among demonic cultivators too. It’s just…”
“Just what?”
Qing Yue coughed and said, “Please don’t say that kind of thing outside, Director… The righteous sects would literally burn you alive.”
“Whoa, are they really that ruthless?”
“Of course! When it comes to being cruel and merciless, those so-called righteous sects are no better than us demonic cultivators!”
Clearly, in this world, the so-called righteous powers weren’t as righteous as they claimed to be.
Lin Yun sighed and slapped his forehead. “Wait—I’m getting off track.”
He almost forgot the main point and quickly asked, “What do you think would happen if someone could completely ignore all the side effects of demonic cultivation?”
“Then they’d become unbelievably, absurdly powerful!”
Qing Yue answered firmly, but then added, “Unfortunately, no one could ever do something like that…”
But as soon as she finished, Lin Yun gave her a wide grin.
“Is that so? But I can make you achieve it.”