Chapter 188: Chapter 0188 Virtual World_1
"Actually, whether it’s a supportive or offensive Special Ability, they are all manifestations of Daoist Magic. But one must cultivate to the Nascent Soul Stage to exhibit such miracles. Unfortunately, no one can reach the Nascent Soul Stage anymore, which is why Daoist Magic and Special Abilities are now considered separate things," Zhang Bin said with a sigh as he took out the Tao Te Ching and carefully read its annotations.
His Qingmu Longevity Technique also had special instructions. As long as he cultivated to the Minor Tree Realm, he would gain many magical abilities like flying through the air, controlling flames and floods, shattering mountains with a flip of his hand, and performing other Heaven-Destroying, Earth-Extinguishing feats.
I need to train hard like this and cultivate my Special Ability to the SSS-level. I’ll turn the Hacker Rabbit King into an incredibly powerful Superpower User and pursue my sister-in-law, Liu Ruomei. I have no choice; I must save Liu Ruomei. I can’t stand to see her suffer like this forever or watch her grow old alone. I am a good person who enjoys helping others. I’m a regular Lei Feng, doing good deeds without seeking recognition, Zhang Bin murmured to himself.
He continued to train hard, stopping to rest only when he was completely exhausted.
This time, he didn’t practice the Pure Heart Mystique, because it could only be cultivated for two hours a day; any more would be detrimental.
He began to look at the painting tutorial software that Tutu had created.
Tutu was undoubtedly a miraculous artificial intelligence, having created an exceptionally scientific painting-tutorial software in just half an hour.
It was perfectly suited for someone like Zhang Bin, with his incredibly strong memory and extraordinary intelligence.
What amazed Zhang Bin was that he didn’t even need to use a brush and ink. The software was so magical that it allowed him to enter a Virtual World.
His spiritual power condensed into a human body identical to his own, which appeared in a spacious and luxurious study. The room was fully stocked with brushes, ink, and paper, along with countless masterpieces of calligraphy and painting that left Zhang Bin stunned and mesmerized.
Tutu had transformed into a master painter and began to teach Zhang Bin methodically.
First, it explained the correct posture for holding a brush, then moved on to the fundamentals and techniques of painting.
Learning to paint was naturally not as quick as learning a language, as it required a great deal of practice.
Fortunately, this was a Virtual World where brushes, ink, and paper were endless, so Zhang Bin could start painting without needing to prepare anything.
His practice was progressing well. With his extraordinary intelligence and photographic memory, his learning speed was countless times faster than that of an average person.
"Tutu, based on my progress, how long do you estimate it will take for me to become a master painter?" Zhang Bin asked with a look of anticipation.
"The software I created is only suitable for a master of spiritual power like you. You can enter the Virtual World to study while you sleep at night without affecting your rest. You’ll have plenty of time to practice, so I’d say about a month," Tutu said.
"Tutu’s software is incredible! It can actually let me learn to paint in my dreams?" Zhang Bin grew excited. A month would pass in the blink of an eye. He asked expectantly, "Then what about becoming a Master of Calligraphy and Painting?"
"If you have a talent for painting, you’ll be close after three months. If your talent is poor, you might not become a Master of Calligraphy and Painting even after ten years," Tutu said.
Hehe, I’m certain my artistic talent is excellent. I won prizes for my paintings back in kindergarten, and my mom still brags about it. It seems that in three months, I’ll be the next Qi Baishi! Zhang Bin laughed excitedly to himself.
Tutu was speechless. Does winning a painting prize in kindergarten really mean he has talent? Is there truly a correlation?
In any case, Zhang Bin was quite tired from his earlier Special Ability training. He took the food he had bought earlier from his Space Ring, ate his fill, and went to sleep.
This would allow him to recover his spiritual power while also entering the Virtual World Tutu had created to learn painting.
When he awoke, it was already past three in the afternoon.
He felt refreshed and clear-headed. He had learned many painting techniques and had already laid a solid foundation.
He couldn’t help but ask eagerly, "Tutu, can I also enter the Virtual World to study the materials from Xuanwu Star? This would save so much time!"
Indeed, the ability to learn while sleeping was something anyone would yearn for, as it would free up a vast amount of time for pleasure.
"Of course, you can," Tutu said.
"Then why didn’t you tell me before?" Zhang Bin said, a bit glum. He had wasted so much time; otherwise, he might have almost finished studying all the alien data by now.
"Your spiritual power was too weak before. You simply didn’t have the ability to enter the Virtual World to study," Tutu explained.
"I see." With that, Zhang Bin’s frustration was swept away.
He continued to train his Special Ability.
Time flew by.
His appointment with Liu Ruomei was fast approaching.
Zhang Bin applied the disguise he had decided on, donning new clothes and leather shoes, along with a wig and sunglasses. He also put on the Phoenix Ring. Wearing the Space Ring on his finger was safer, as it would allow him to quickly retrieve the weapons and Flying Sword stored inside.
He had already decided: with the Phoenix Ring on, he was the Hacker Rabbit King; with the Dragon Ring on, he was Divine Doctor Zhang Bin.
He also activated a Secret Technique of the Qingmu Longevity Technique, which concealed the fluctuations of his True Qi, making him appear like an ordinary person who had never cultivated.
Now, even Master Tianlong probably couldn’t tell he was a Cultivator. The Qingmu Longevity Technique he practiced was different from the cultivation techniques on Earth, and its goals were different as well. Its ultimate purpose was to open up a world within his body and nurture a towering Divine Tree that could provide him with any nourishment he needed, allowing him to survive without air or sustenance from the outside world.
He postured in front of the full-length mirror, admiring his reflection. "What a handsome man!"
Then, with a rather theatrical gait, he walked out the door.
He first stopped by a flower shop to buy a single rose. Holding it in his hand, he made his way to the Western-style restaurant where they had arranged to meet.
Along the way, not a single security camera captured him. This was, of course, because he had Tutu use special technology to modify the footage in real-time, erasing his image.
After all, his current identity was the Hacker Rabbit King, and it was imperative that no one could connect the Rabbit King to Zhang Bin.
The house he had just been staying in was registered under Zhang Bin’s name.
Therefore, no evidence could be left behind.
He walked into the restaurant and requested a private booth for two.
Then, he sent a text message to Liu Ruomei: "Hey beautiful, I’ve arrived..."
Of course, he also sent her the name of their booth.
For some reason, his heart began to pound in his chest, seemingly out of excitement.
How could I not be thrilled? I can finally date my sister-in-law openly! I’m saving her from a lifetime of loneliness. And I, her brother-in-law, am making this silent sacrifice. How incredibly noble of me!