People are working on collapsing iron, and one concept-level capability is developed every month.

Stop asking! Please stop asking! I really won't be able to hold it in if you keep asking!

Lin Yinzhou reluctantly put down his teacup, feigning casualness as he said, "Perhaps a lucky native of a planet? Or perhaps the next 'Destruction' Star God?"

"maybe......"

Jing Yuan stopped asking questions. He picked up his teacup and sipped it thoughtfully.

Seeing that Lao Jing finally stopped asking, Lin Yinzhou thought for a moment and decided to take the initiative, "I've heard that the general is skilled in Star Formation Chess?"

The so-called "StarCraft" is actually quite similar to Chinese chess.

When there are no major events, the virtual sandbox of the Shence Palace will transform into "Star Chess" for the general and others to play.

He overheard other colleagues talking about this yesterday while he was at work at the Shence Mansion.

"I wouldn't call it a skill, it's just a hobby."

"I just bought a set of Star Chess a few days ago, and I'd like to ask the general for some pointers."

Lin Yinzhou got up, took out the Star Array Chess, placed it on the Eight Immortals Table, and prepared to have a fierce battle with Lao Jing.

Of course, the main reason was to change the subject, so that Lao Jing wouldn't keep testing him.

Jing Yuan did not refuse. After Lin Yinzhou set up the chessboard, he took the initiative to bring out the chess pieces and arrange them.

Before long, the game began. To avoid Lao Jing's roundabout probing, Lin Yinzhou took the initiative to talk to Lao Jing about his hometown, especially the interesting stories of a certain "Great Han Chess Saint".

As they chatted and laughed, Lin Yinzhou and Lao Jing became increasingly engrossed in their conversation, while Yan Qing, standing to the side, grew restless.

About an hour later, Jing Yuan seemed to realize something, put down the chess piece, and said with a smile.

"I've been rambling on for a while, so let's stop here. My disciple should go back and continue practicing his swordsmanship."

"Very well, I'll see the general off."

Lin Yinzhou got up and escorted the two to the nearest starship docking area. Instead of rushing back, he turned around and went to the nearest clothing store to buy Huo Huo a few sets of clothes that fit her.

Before long, Lin Yinzhou returned to the "Relief Pavilion" and gently knocked on the bedroom door.

"Huo Huo, are you awake?"

"..."

With no response, Lin Yinzhou pushed the door open and entered.

He looked up and saw Huo Huo lying flat on the bed, seemingly sleeping soundly.

But he knew that Huo Huo had actually woken up. Jing Yuan had left just now because he sensed that Huo Huo had woken up.

Incidentally, he also sensed it...

Whether it was due to his "abundant" or "destructive" destiny, he was exceptionally perceptive of living beings. Even through a door, he could easily sense when Huo Huo woke up.

Seeing that Huo Huo chose to pretend to be asleep, a strange light flashed in Lin Yinzhou's eyes. He put down the clothes he had bought, sat on the edge of the bed, reached out and gently stroked Huo Huo's little face.

Huo Huo's face has an excellent feel, like the finest silk, delicate yet with a touch of coolness. With a little pressure, it feels like touching solidified fresh breast milk, making it irresistible.

Gradually, Huo Huo's face turned rosy, and the delicate coolness gradually faded, replaced by a somewhat intoxicating warmth.

Lin Yinzhou's eyebrows curved, and his fingertips continued down Huo Huo's face, from her perfectly curved jawline to her slender neck like a white swan, and then to her collarbone, which was flushed with pink.

Just as Lin Yinzhou was about to lift the blanket and continue downwards, a ball of will-o'-the-wisp floated out from under the blanket.

"Kid, that's going too far."

The old man with the tail stared at Lin Yinzhou with an unfriendly look.

Originally, it didn't want to come out, after all, this kid was too strange, but it couldn't stop the kid from going too far. If this continued, the coward would probably faint from embarrassment again.

"It's Mr. Tail."

Lin Yinzhou withdrew his hand with some regret.

The matcha mini cakes are indeed soft and delicious, but the wasabi on the side is a problem. If you want to finish the mini cakes, you have to find a way to remove the wasabi.

"Speaking of which, it's been a long time since I've seen Mr. Tail. How have you been lately?"

Grandpa Tail rolled his eyes. "Thanks to you, things are not bad. This coward doesn't have to catch evil spirits, which makes things much easier for me. Also, stop being so literary, it sounds weird."

"Heh~" Lin Yinzhou chuckled, "I was chatting with General Jingyuan for a while and was accidentally influenced."

"I'm just a neighbor, I don't care about all that..."

After muttering something, Old Man Tail looked Lin Yinzhou up and down. "You're really something, kid. How come I didn't notice before? 'Three Gods Lower Their Eyes,' tsk tsk tsk... Impressive, truly impressive."

"It's just a matter of fate. Speaking of which, I also have something I'd like to ask you, Mr. Tail."

Volume 1: Chapter 26, After all, I'm not some kind of demon.

"Ask me? What do you want to ask me?" Old Man Tail became wary.

Lin Yinzhou pondered for a moment, then asked, "How should we develop the 'Path of Destiny'? And how should we utilize the 'Power of Destiny'?"

"Huh?! That's it?"

“Otherwise what? I’ve only just become a ‘Destiny Walker,’ so I don’t really know much about this. I originally wanted to find some time to talk to Huo Huo about it, but since you’re awake now, I’ll just ask you. I think, as a Great Year Sun who has lived for countless years, Mr. Tail, you should know more about destiny than Huo Huo.”

"You have a good eye, but..."

Grandpa Tail paused for a moment, then said, "Regarding 'Destiny,' there's really not much to say. If you want to make progress in your corresponding 'Destiny,' just do things that align with the concept of 'Destiny.' For example, if your destiny is 'Joyful,' go find fun; if your destiny is 'Abundant,' heal all living beings; if your destiny is 'Destructive,' practice destruction."

When mentioning the fate of "destruction," Tail-sama glanced almost imperceptibly at Lin Yinzhou.

"As for the application of the 'Power of Destiny'..."

Grandpa Tail shook his head and said, "I can't help you with this. Our abilities are either innate or learned from the host's head. We only know how to use them, not how to teach them."

"Speaking of which, didn't you become a 'Strategist'? Why don't you just go and look through the Immortal Ship's secret manuals? Things like the *Cloud Rider Martial Arts Manual*, *Hundred Martial Arts Treatise*, *Nine Forgings of the Golden Body*, *Void Whale Fist*, and *Cloud Chanting Secret Technique* are all about the application of 'Power of Destiny'."

Oh right~

Grandpa Tail glanced at Huo Huo, who was pretending to be asleep, and said, "This coward's 'Spirit Talisman' technique is also a kind of application of 'Fate Power,' but this thing is exclusive to the 'Ten Kings Division,' so you probably can't learn it."

Upon hearing Grandpa Tail mention Huo Huo, Lin Yinzhou asked with interest, "What kind of destiny does Huo Huo have? 'Abundance'?"

"Yes, it is the destiny of 'abundance'."

"That's it..."

Lin Yinzhou stroked his chin, seemingly lost in thought.

Just then, as if remembering something, Grandpa Tail suddenly said, "Right, let's go outside to talk, so as not to wake this coward."

"Alright."

Lin Yinzhou continued to refuse, and left the bedroom with Uncle Tail to chat in the lobby.

After the two left, Huo Huo stretched out her hands, pulled the corner of the blanket, and covered her little head under it.

She wanted to find an excuse for Mr. Lin's behavior just now, but no matter how she looked at it, Mr. Lin's behavior just now was very wrong!

Could it be that Mr. Lin really has feelings for her?

"Ugh~~" [Leng Yi] (L7) [I Jiu Si 9 I]

Thinking of this, Huo Huo's breath hitched, and she unconsciously let out a strange, mournful cry from under the covers.

............

Time flew by, and as the sun began to set, Huo Huo finally emerged from her bedroom, dressed in her new clothes and looking rather coy.

Seeing Huo Huo's shifty eyes, avoiding eye contact, Lin Yinzhou wisely refrained from bringing up the afternoon's events again.

As night fell, Lin Yinzhou closed his business early and led Huo Huo back to "Yuheng Villa".

He could tell that Huo Huo really wanted to act like nothing had happened, but every time their eyes met, Huo Huo would frantically avoid his gaze like a frightened cub.

Lin Yinzhou didn't care; time is the best healer.

Right now, Huo Huo has to stay by his side because of her mission with the "Ten Kings Division". As time goes by, Huo Huo will get used to it.

............

The following day, December 31, Saturday.

Lin Yinzhou didn't go to work or open the "Relief Pavilion" shop. He stayed at home and used his strategist privileges to read through the Immortal Boat Manual that Grandpa Tail had mentioned before.

I don’t know, I’m scared.

The secret manuals of the Immortal Ship are as vast as the ocean. From the common people to the official authorities, countless "path seekers" have created an extremely large number of manuals. These manuals basically cover all known paths of destiny, and even the most mysterious "end".

Of course, these kinds of manuals are less about how to use the "power of destiny" and more about the notes of "destiny travelers".

Lin Yinzhou flipped through the books and found that most of the secret manuals in the folk were in the hands of various martial arts schools. You had to pay money to learn them, and there was no guarantee that you would learn anything of real value.

As for the official secret manuals, they are mainly concentrated within the "Cloud Cavalry Army." As long as you join the "Cloud Cavalry Army," you can basically learn them at will.

As a "strategist" in the "Shence Mansion," he was assigned to the "Cloud Cavalry Army," so he could also learn these secret manuals.

After a moment's deliberation, Lin Yinzhou chose the most authoritative "Cloud Cavalry Martial Classic".

The Cloud Cavalry Martial Arts Manual encompasses everything, from body training to magic, from unarmed combat to weapons, and almost all the foundations of the Cloud Cavalry Army are based on this manual.

After spending the morning perusing the "Cloud Cavalry Martial Arts Manual," Lin Yinzhou had a general idea of ​​what was going on.

The Cloud Rider Martial Arts Manual contains mostly general techniques that ordinary Immortal Ship citizens can learn, as well as travelers with different destinies. After learning them, the level one can reach depends entirely on oneself.

Simply put, the techniques in "Cloud Rider Martial Arts Manual" can be seen as skills in the game. These skills include active and passive ones, and as long as you have talent, you can learn almost all of them.

Skills are important, but even more important are stats, the basic attributes. But that's something you have to work out yourself.

For ordinary people, numerical values ​​are simply speed, strength, and physical toughness.

In addition to these factors, the "power of destiny" also applies to "destiny travelers".

"Mr. Lin... it's lunchtime."

Just then, Huo Huo's voice came from outside the door.

Lin Yinzhou turned off the jade tablet and got up to leave the study.

Before long, at the dining table, Lin Yinzhou was eating while browsing current events around the world on his jade tablet.

As one of the most powerful forces in the world, the media outlets on the Immortal Ship are well-informed.

The incident involving the removal of armor yesterday afternoon has already generated quite a bit of discussion.

The biggest social disaster of the Amber Era! A senior executive of Interstellar Peace Corporation ran naked in public!!

"Interstellar Crocodile Runs Naked in Public! Marketing Director Becomes the Model for a Nude Space Model!"

New way to play the StarCraft Lotto: Limited-time drop of a stunning nude photo of founder Oswald Schneider!

A marketing farce that crosses ethical boundaries: Exposing the collapse of business logic behind Oswald Schneider's streaking incident.

The mastermind behind the 6.6 billion credit point bounty! Another astronomical bounty from Interstellar Peace Corporation!

Lin Yinzhou browsed for quite a while before realizing that all these reactions came from just one person.

Apart from that, there is very little news about other people.

He clicked on the news with some doubt, took a closer look, and immediately burst out laughing.

This high-ranking official of Interstellar Peace Corporation, formerly known as "The Nameless One," was having some bad luck. Yesterday, when he was "retiring," this person was holding a product launch at the company's headquarters, "Pierpoint."

When the "removal of armor" took effect, this person was enthusiastically introducing the product, and then... the numerous media outlets present faithfully recorded the entire process.

The image was so clear that you could see even the pores on the body, and it was a 360° view with no blind spots.

The news spread across half the world in less than a few hours, and even the company's intervention could not stop the spread of public opinion.

No wonder it attracted "Aha" yesterday; that was quite a commotion.

Lin Yinzhou then read the current affairs news with great interest for a while, only to find that the matter seemed to be more complicated than it appeared.

The reason this incident spread so quickly is not only because it was a big deal, but also because there were people secretly pushing it forward, and it wasn't just one person or one force.

Lin Yinzhou stroked his chin and thought for a moment, then used the internal channels of the Immortal Ship to check the information of this Mr. Oswaldo Schneider.

He vaguely remembered that this person was not a good guy, and many of the troubles in the background story were related to him.

As it turned out, he was right.

According to internal documents from Xianzhou, this former "nameless guest," now a senior executive at Interstellar Peace Corporation, is an extreme expansionist whose behavior is less about "preservation" and more about "destruction," especially in his treatment of the planet's native inhabitants, where he is notoriously bloody and cruel.

He's a really bad guy, that's good.