Replace me as the top scholar? Go talk to my Marshal Grandpa!

Wang Xian looked at Qin Chong's simple and honest face, and at his pure, childlike eyes, and smiled.

"Da Chongzi, while I was away, did you listen to what the director and Aunt Li said?"

Qin Chong nodded vigorously, like a primary school student waiting for praise: "I listened! I'm obedient every day! I even help Aunt Li move things and help Uncle Zhang sweep the floor! I... I'm such a good boy!"

Wang Xian patted his arm and laughed, "Okay, here's your reward. I'll take you out for something delicious later."

Qin Chong's eyes instantly lit up like light bulbs: "Really?! Eating something delicious?! What are we eating?!"

"Eat whatever you want."

"Wow—!! The little fairy is the best!!!"

Qin Chong was so happy that he danced with joy, like a child who had received candy.

Beside her, Aunt Li wiped away her tears and said with a smile, "This child talks about you every day."

"When the news about you was on TV, he couldn't understand it, so he asked us, 'Why is the little fairy on TV?' 'Does the little fairy not want me anymore?'... We explained it to him many times before he believed that you would come back."

Wang Xian felt a pang of sadness as she listened.

He looked at Qin Chong and said seriously:

"Da Chongzi, don't worry, I won't abandon you. From now on, wherever I go, I will take you with me."

Qin Chong blinked, seemingly not quite understanding the full meaning of the sentence.

But he understood that "I won't abandon you".

He smiled sheepishly and nodded vigorously.

Sunlight streamed onto the mottled walls of the orphanage and onto the laughing people.

Wang Xian stood in the middle of the crowd, looking at these familiar faces and feeling this long-lost warmth.

Dean Zhong walked to Wang Xian's side with a gentle smile on his face.

"Xiaoxian, don't stand at the door, come in and sit down. It's still the same inside, the room you lived in when you were little. Aunt Li has kept it for you."

Wang Xian nodded and followed the dean into the courtyard.

Behind them, Aunt Li and Uncle Zhang were still laughing and talking.

Qin Chong skipped along beside her, muttering "Eat delicious food, eat delicious food," his eyes never leaving Wang Xian.

The moment Wang Xian stepped into the orphanage gate—

A cold, mechanical voice suddenly rang in his mind!

【Ding--】

[Host detected has arrived at check-in location: Dawn Orphanage.]

[Sign in now?]

Wang Xian paused slightly.

coming!

Finally, I'm going to realize that SSS-level talent!

He took a deep breath, trying to control his facial expression so that no one would notice anything unusual.

In my mind, the response is clear:

"Check-in."

【Ding--】

[Check-in successful!]

[Congratulations, host, on obtaining a Seven-Star Opportunity: SSS-Rank Talent - Dao Evolution Divine Heart!]

[The talents are currently being integrated...]

next moment--

An indescribable, majestic power descended silently upon Wang Xian, as if falling from the heavens!

That power was vast and mysterious, carrying a profound aura that seemed to be able to penetrate time and space and analyze all things.

It didn't have any violent impact, but rather flowed gently into Wang Xian's body like a warm tide, merging into his blood, permeating every inch of his flesh, every cell, and even... the depths of his soul!

Wang Xian felt her heart suddenly change!

It no longer seemed like an ordinary flesh and blood organ, but had transformed into a miniature cosmic disk!

Countless mysterious runes flowed within, seemingly capable of deducing the essence of all things in the world at any moment!

A strange feeling was also awakening deep within his brow.

It's as if a third eye is hidden there, waiting to open at any moment and see through all illusions and the true nature of things!

His thoughts became incredibly clear in an instant!

Things that previously required repeated contemplation to understand now seem to become clear instantly with just a thought!

All these changes happened in an instant!

So fast that no one could detect it!

Wang Xian controlled her expression very well.

To outsiders, he only seemed to pause slightly, as if he were recalling something from the past.

No one knew that in that brief moment, his life had been completely changed once again!

at the same time.

A flood of information rushed into his mind—

[Daoyan Divine Heart - Talent Information]

[Origin of the Talent: Legend has it that when the Human Emperor Fuxi created the Eight Trigrams, a wisp of "Deductive Origin" merged with the destiny of the human race. After countless years, it manifested in the new era. The possessor's mind is like a cosmic star chart, capable of instantly analyzing the essence of all things and deducing to a state of perfection.]

【Innate Ability 1: Heart of Dao Evolution】

[All techniques, martial arts skills, and secret arts mastered by the user can automatically evolve into stronger versions. Different systems of techniques can be integrated, refining and eliminating the dross to create entirely new methods. The evolution is limitless; perfection is the only ultimate goal.]

[Innate Ability Two: Reverse Source Heavenly Eye]

[A third divine eye can be opened at the center of the brow, directly seeing the essence of supernatural powers and seeing through all illusions and flaws. When facing an enemy's attack, one can instantly analyze its trajectory and energy composition, learn its methods, and deduce a better way to counter it.]

[Talent Ability Three: Instant Enlightenment]

[The possessor's comprehension is greatly enhanced. Any book seen or story heard can be instantly grasped for its essence. Cultivation speed and comprehension ability far exceed the limits of ordinary understanding.]

Information received.

Wang Xian stood there, speechless for a long time.

Three abilities.

Each and every one of them is simply extraordinary!

The Heart of Dao can infinitely deduce, integrate, and optimize cultivation techniques and martial arts skills!

This means that, if he wants, anything that comes into his hands can be transformed into the strongest version!

The Reverse Source Heavenly Eye can see through all illusions and flaws, and can even steal the enemy's moves and deduce a better solution!

This is practically a cheat code in battle!

Instant enlightenment, greatly enhancing comprehension!

Their cultivation speed and comprehension ability will reach unbelievable levels!

Is this what an SSS-level talent is?

Wang Xian took a deep breath, suppressing the surging excitement in her heart.

"Little Fairy? Little Fairy?"

Dean Zhong's voice pulled Wang Xian back from her reverie.

Wang Xian turned her head and saw the dean looking at her with concern.

"What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

Wang Xian shook her head and smiled, "It's nothing, Dean, it's just... I haven't been back for a long time, and I suddenly feel a bit sentimental."

Dean Zhong nodded without giving it much thought.

He patted Wang Xian on the shoulder.

"Let's go in and take a look. Same old place, same old routine."

Wang Xian followed the director into the orphanage where he had lived for more than ten years.

The courtyard is still the same courtyard.

The old locust tree is still there, and the little figures he and Qin Chong carved together on its trunk are still there.

That open space in the corner was where they played when they were children.

The walls in the corridor are mottled and still bear graffiti drawn by some unknown child.

Aunt Li walked with them, chattering as they went:

"Little Fairy, look, we've kept the room you used to live in. The sheets and blankets are all new. You can come back and stay here anytime."

"Do you remember the cafeteria over there? When you were little, you loved my braised pork the most, and you could eat two big bowls of it every time."

"And over there, that's Qin Chong's room. He treasures that little wooden carving you gave him; he keeps it by his pillow every day and won't let anyone touch it."

As Wang Xian watched and listened to each and every one of them, a warm feeling welled up in her heart.

Returning to the familiar place, everything has changed.

But he came back.

After completing the circle, everyone returned to the courtyard.

Just then, Qin Chong suddenly approached Wang Xian mysteriously.

He lowered his voice, speaking in a volume he thought was very quiet, but which everyone could actually hear:

"Little fairy, little fairy! I've recently learned a magical skill! Would you like me to teach it to you?"

Wang Xian was taken aback, looking at Qin Chong's serious face with some curiosity:

"Divine skill? What divine skill?"

Qin Chong puffed out his chest, his face beaming with pride:

"Great Divine Skill!"