Bodhisattva, please help me in my spiritual practice!

A fortress-like base has been built beneath the new buildings next to the Yellow Emperor's Mausoleum, and it is being rapidly expanded.

It was through Hao Ke that Ao Peng learned that this was the headquarters of the Bureau of Investigation, which also protected the empire's most important assets.

Walking through the bunker, unable to distinguish up from down from left from right, Ao Peng walked for about six minutes, passing through three layers of tight detection nets, and then arrived at a huge training ground of several thousand square meters.

The training ground was made of a material he couldn't identify; it felt like grass and had excellent cushioning.

The surrounding walls are made of high-strength metal, and the value of this training ground alone is immeasurable.

There were four big shots in the middle of the training ground, one from the military and one from the administration, and their attire made it easy to tell them apart.

The other two, with their white hair, must be national treasure-level masters and scientists.

"Hao Xing, the head of the First Section of the Taiyuan Municipal Bureau of Investigation, and his team member Ao Peng greeted the leaders."

Ao Peng stepped forward and said, "Greetings, leaders."

The four bigwigs were amiable and looked at Ao Peng, smiling as they said, "Don't be shy, it's just a simple little test."

Then one of them asked, "Could you first briefly explain your supernatural abilities and their effects? Don't worry, once your supernatural abilities are successfully verified, they will be automatically entered into the confidential archive. All of us present will swear an oath not to reveal the characteristics of your supernatural abilities to any outsider."

Supernatural abilities often directly determine the outcome of a battle, and the empire doesn't want its own people's supernatural abilities to become known to the world.

"This is the proper process," Ao Peng replied. "My supernatural seed is called 'Minor Cause and Effect.' My current ability is to fully withstand an attack from the other party, regardless of its attribute, but I must withstand it completely, and then return the same attack. However, it can only be returned to the person who launched the attack, and cannot affect others."

Ao Peng concealed the fact that the attack was doubled.

Even so, the other five people present were also impressed.

"The magical power of the law of cause and effect?!"

"That's rare!"

"Hao Xing, you've really struck gold this time!"

The effects of the causal weapon are self-evident; everyone present was well aware of them.

At this moment, the elderly man in military uniform said to the elderly man next to him who was wearing a robe from the Republican era, "Mr. Mo, thank you for your help."

Old Mo nodded slightly, then looked at Ao Peng, "Young comrade, I will use a restraint method next, which will not cause any harm, so don't be nervous."

Ao Peng nodded slightly.

After Ao Peng agreed, Mo Lao pulled out a large ink-splashing brush from thin air and pointed it at Ao Peng.

Although there were four or five meters between them, an ink-like darkness rose from Ao Peng's feet and gradually dyed his body black.

This darkness not only imprisoned his body, but also gradually dragged his consciousness into darkness.

Fortunately, Elder Mo did not truly intend to kill. While using his abilities, he smiled and explained, "This is my divine seed, 'Black and White'."

Ao Peng looked solemn, because Elder Mo's supernatural powers were truly astonishing!

His body, stained with black ink, was as if it didn't exist. No matter how much he tried to move his feet, his brain insisted that he was born without 'feet'!

If his entire body is covered in black ink, would he be deemed not to exist?

Even if one wanted to activate the supernatural power of "minor karma" at that time, it would probably not be possible.

Fortunately, Elder Mo only stained Ao Peng's calves black before stopping, and said to Ao Peng encouragingly, "Why don't you give it a try?"

Ao Peng nodded quickly and pointed at Elder Mo as well.

Mo Lao also raised a cloud of black ink from his feet, which continued to cover upwards.

Mo Lao showed no panic whatsoever. Instead, he carefully considered the difference between Ao Peng's return of the Black and White Divine Power through the "Minor Cause and Effect".

Then he smiled, reached out and wiped away not only the black and white supernatural powers on Ao Peng, but also his own black and white supernatural powers.

Seeing this scene, Ao Peng immediately had a guess in his mind.

Black and white, black and white.

Master Mo himself naturally had corresponding methods to break the curse on supernatural powers.

"good."

Master Mo smiled and nodded, saying, "If you study painting with me for a few days, you should be able to control this supernatural power to some extent, instead of being so rigid."

The military leader next to him laughed, "Old Mo, you seem to want to take on apprentices from everyone you meet."

Old Master Mo chuckled, "The world is different now. My art has reached a high level of mastery, so naturally I want to bring all the talented people in the world under my wing."

When Mr. Mo said these words, he naturally exuded arrogance.

Although he was once a national treasure-level master, painting is ultimately a minor art, and in recent decades, none of the empire's true geniuses have been devoted to painting.

This has led to a certain break in the lineage of traditional Chinese painting.

But now, it's no longer just empty talk to enter the Dao through painting. Of course, Master Mo would want to take in a genius like Ao Peng and pass on his teachings to him.

Ao Peng quickly smiled wryly, "Elder Mo, my supernatural power can only return the way it came. Even if I learn your painting techniques, I still cannot use the Black and White Supernatural Power on others."

"That's because you haven't seen enough."

Master Mo quickly said, "The use of your 'Minor Karma' isn't just for fighting enemies; it's also a top-tier supernatural power for learning. Others need at least ten years of hard work to enter the Dao of Painting, but think about how you felt when you used the Black and White Supernatural Power on me just now!"

After being reminded by Elder Mo, Ao Peng immediately realized what was happening.

Against enemies, his minor causal techniques can unleash powerful combat strength.

However, if a teacher were willing to demonstrate his supernatural powers to him day and night, it would be equivalent to Ao Peng being able to grasp the higher paths several realms ahead of time, making his learning efficiency incomparable.

Mo Lao's reminder caused not only Ao Peng, but also the other three people present to look at Ao Peng with shocked eyes.

They originally thought Ao Peng's supernatural power was only an attack type, but they didn't expect it to be a self-growth type as well!

"This kind of causal supernatural power is truly wondrous."

The elderly man in military uniform sighed and secretly designated Ao Peng as a key candidate for training.

"So, young comrade, would you like to learn the art of painting from me?"

"Old Master Mo asked in a kind and approachable manner."

Ao Peng's mind raced, and he suddenly remembered that he also possessed the skills of skinning beautiful women and tailoring. If he could combine these skills with his painting, it would resonate with a certain story from Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio.

So he said, "Teacher, I am willing to learn the way of drawing, but I am currently in university and also have old-fashioned games to participate in, so I may not be able to study every day as you expect."

Since a master like Master Mo offered to teach, Ao Peng naturally had no reason to refuse.

However, he entered the game physically, and if he stayed by the big shots' side every day, they might notice something was amiss, so he pretended to be going to university.

This kind of education is the best lifeline for young people. If you say you want to study hard, the knowledgeable older generation will definitely not tell you not to study.

After he finished speaking, he looked at the people around him. They all had smiles on their faces, and even a hint of expectation. No one directly refuted Ao Peng's decision to continue his university studies.

Going to university and becoming an apprentice are not mutually exclusive.

Just like in the imperial examination era, the relationship between academies and their teachers was not in conflict, but rather complementary.

Ao Peng read a book that described a framework for the succession of power.

In ancient times, power was passed down through bloodlines, but in modern times, power has a more efficient way of being passed down: the spread of schools of thought and ideas is far easier than bloodlines.

Ao Peng is a newcomer to the Bureau of Investigation. If he had the help of his mentor, Mr. Mo, even just a few words of support would have solved a major problem.