After being chosen by the Ice Queen

[Event: Accidentally entered the Kingdom of Women (Witch Kingdom) - Settlement in progress...]

[Completion Assessment: Excellent]

[Basic Rewards: +1500 Source Points, Slight Physical Enhancement (Already Fusioned), Real-World Currency Compensation (Injected through Reasonable Channels)]

[Special Reward: Due to achieving "Superior Auspiciousness" in the first event completion, the "Forced Stabilization of Authority" effect is granted. "Breath of Candlelight" (Infancy) is now stable, and the rank is locked as "Apprentice Walker".]

[Reward available (1 draw): Matching event-related items...]

With a thought, Gu Yan saw a phantom roulette wheel that only he could see. The pointer spun rapidly and finally settled on the phantom image of an ancient bamboo scroll.

[Obtained: Fragment of "The Records of Wudu Kingdom" (Contains some knowledge of Wudu Kingdom's history, geography, spiritual plants, and minerals; already directly infused into memory)]

The hidden, continuous side quest "The Three Kingdoms Chess Game" has been archived. You can actively apply to unlock it after your Traveler's permissions are upgraded, or wait for the system to match the relevant event again.

three days later.

The afternoon sunlight streamed through the blinds, creating alternating stripes of light and shadow on the smooth tabletop.

Gu Yan sat opposite the counselor, outwardly maintaining his usual slightly reserved demeanor.

Within his body, the obscure aura of candlelight flowed slowly and continuously.

"...Gu Yan," the counselor pushed up his glasses, his tone filled with incredulous excitement. "Do you know what? This is like a windfall! 'Miska Moska Comprehensive Research Institute,' have you heard of it?"

Top-tier private interdisciplinary research universities internationally have shockingly low acceptance rates, but their resources and career prospects... wow.

He picked up the minimalist yet high-quality copy of the admission letter on the table and looked at the accompanying full scholarship and special training agreement.

"They actually sent me an invitation, specifically requesting that you come to study there, and even offered such generous terms! They said they saw some... uh, 'unique potential' in you?"

The counselor himself felt the reason was a bit far-fetched, but the bright red certification stamps and astonishing funding terms on the documents couldn't be faked. This was also a rare honor and a point of publicity for the school.

Gu Yan knew perfectly well that this must have been Lin Xue's doing.

The mysterious "senior" contacted him quietly shortly after he returned to reality, offering him this more convenient option.

Gu Yan paused for a moment, then asked Lin Xue a practical question: "If I'm gone for a long time, how will I manage things in the real world, especially my life? Will anyone notice that Gu Yan has been missing for so long?"

"The college's archives and regular communications will handle everything. Your classmates and teachers will only assume that you are conducting closed-door research overseas."

"And your younger sister, Su Yue. Sixteen years old, a first-year student at the city's No. 1 High School, with excellent grades, a member of the art club, currently living at school, and returning to your old house on weekends. She is your only immediate family member."

Gu Yan's body stiffened slightly.

"Don't worry. The Orderly Council has a comprehensive 'Traveler's Family Protection Regulations.' She will be included in a special talent program, receiving a full scholarship and discreet guardianship. Her life will be more stable than it is now, and her upward mobility will be greatly enhanced. Isn't she lucky to have such a good brother like you?"

"Take her as your anchor, Gu Yan. An anchor that reminds you where you came from and what you fight for. In the endless drifting of the world, this may not be a bad thing."

Gu Yan naively thought at the time that this was indeed a good thing...

"I was surprised too, teacher."

Gu Yan smiled with a mixture of surprise and confusion, "I just submitted some applications casually before..."

"Luck is also part of ability! This kind of opportunity is once in a lifetime!" The counselor patted him on the shoulder enthusiastically.

"The school will fully cooperate with the procedures, so please prepare as soon as possible. Once you get there, do your best and bring honor to your alma mater!"

A few days later, Gu Yan boarded a seemingly ordinary flight with a simple suitcase.

Of course, the plane did not fly to the so-called "Miska Moska Academy". After traversing through the clouds for a long time, it landed at a mountain airport that was not marked on a map and was shrouded in a powerful cognitive interference barrier.

Next comes ground transport, traversing winding mountain roads and several hidden checkpoints, finally arriving at a vast complex of buildings.

This is one of the main bases of the "Anchor of Order," an important faction under the "Order Council," and is known to the public as the "Seventh Research Institute."

Base, Newlywed Reception and Guidance Center

The air was thick with the smell of smoke. Gu Yan was led into a spacious room, and soon after, the door was pushed open with a bang.

A tall figure blocked the doorway, almost obscuring most of the light in the corridor. The newcomer wore a somewhat worn brown leather jacket, his hair was messy, and he had a stubble beard.

"New here? Is that Gu Yan?"

I'm Lei Kun, the newbie guide for this area. For the next period, I'll be monitoring your quest progress until you can accept quests independently without overworking yourself.

He strode in, pulled up a chair, and sat down with an air of superiority. He sized Gu Yan up and down, then clicked his tongue. "Miss Lin personally greeted you, but she only said you're a promising talent, nothing more. Looks like you just finished your first incident? 'Auspicious'? Not bad luck, kid."

Gu Yan's heart skipped a beat. Lin Xue had indeed concealed the matter of the Candle Yin Breath, which suited him perfectly. He nodded and said respectfully, "Yes, Brother Kun. I was lucky enough to receive a 'superior' rating for the first incident."

"Just luck?" Lei Kun chuckled, but a barely perceptible hint of appreciation flashed in his eyes. "There's not that much luck involved in these events. Getting it is a skill in itself. But don't get cocky. No matter how well you do on your first event, it's still just beginner level. To truly go down this path, luck and a little bit of talent aren't enough."

He leaned forward, resting his arms on his knees, his gaze fixed intently on Gu Yan: "Also, the organization's core objectives are twofold: to fight against the Void Embers, and at the same time, to manage ourselves well and prevent the power we acquire from causing chaos in the surface world. Remember, this is not a place where you can do whatever you want. On the contrary, the rules are stricter than outside, and the price for causing trouble is much higher."

Next, Lei Kun quickly instilled in Gu Yan the basic rules of the base, resource exchange, common sense about dangerous areas (such as "Bare Soil"), and a brief history of the Order of the Restoration Council's confrontation with the Church of the Dead. He spoke bluntly and directly, without holding back, giving Gu Yan a preliminary yet profound impression of this massive organization hidden behind the veil of reality.

"Alright, that's enough basic knowledge." Lei Kun clapped his hands. "Now, tell me your plans. Every traveler has their own development path. In the early stages, you can choose some 'specializations' that are based on the real world and can be quickly mastered as a starting point. System, show him the list of common specializations available to beginners."

A semi-transparent light screen, visible only to Gu Yan, was immediately projected before his eyes:

[List of Common Specialization Choices for Beginners (Based on Real-World Technology/Skills)]

·Major Categories of Martial Arts Specialization:

Swordsmanship Specialization (Melee Combat with Cold Weapons)

• Specialization in boxing/combat (unarmed and short weapons)

Specialization in long weapons (spears, clubs, etc.)

• Throwing specialization (knife throwing, shuriken, etc.)

• Specialized category of machine operation:

• Firearms specialization (basic models such as pistols and rifles)

• Vehicle Driving Specialization (Basic Ground Vehicles)

Specialized in basic mechanical maintenance

Survival/Support Specializations:

Wilderness Survival Specialist

Emergency Medical Specialization (Basic)

• Intelligence Gathering and Disguise Specialization (Basic)

Specialized knowledge categories (requires additional permissions or events to unlock):

• Basic spell theory (grayed out, not selectable at this time)

• Simple Alchemy/Enchanting Identification (Gray, not selectable at this time)

• Otherworldly Linguistics (grayed out, not available yet)

[Note: Regular specializations can be directly upgraded to level 39 (Proficient) by consuming 'Source Points'. After level 39, you need to break through bottlenecks through personal enlightenment and practical experience; every 10 levels thereafter represents a significant hurdle. Higher-level or special specializations require specific inheritances, items, or events to unlock.]