I! Cleaner!-Chapter 735 - 670: Private Tutoring
Since the Badge System judged that I have obtained the information and gave the resistance increase prompt, Mr. Taurus’s speculation is correct; the Star Palace indeed affects the user’s "tendency".
Looking at the kindly-disposed Director of Taurus in front of him, Leon nodded vigorously and then sincerely expressed gratitude.
"I understand, thank you for your reminder, Mr. Taurus."
"Haha, no need to be so formal."
After smiling kindly, the Director of Taurus said gently:
"Considering my age, I could be your grandmother many times over. I’ve always treated youngsters like you as my own children, and I’m about to step down as director, so don’t call me ’Mr.’ anymore. It feels oddly distant."
"Ah, okay!"
After agreeing aloud, Leon and the Red-haired Director couldn’t help but exchange a glance, simultaneously seeing a hint of surprise in each other’s eyes.
Compared to before, Mr. Taurus seemed less serious after ascending the palace. He appeared more cheerful and easy-going... So is it because he’s about to step down, start separating from the Star Palace, thereby reducing the influence?
"By the way, Olivia."
While Leon and the Red-haired Director exchanged glances, the Director of Taurus suddenly became serious and then spoke earnestly:
"Andrew asked me to convey to you and Leon that during the Aquarius attack on your Virgin Branch, he chose to sacrifice you and didn’t provide the promised support. He’s very sorry for that."
Tsk...
Upon hearing the Director of Taurus’s words, the Red-haired Director and Leon’s lips twitched slightly, maintaining composure on the surface while a hint of disdain appeared in their eyes.
Such a big issue, and he just apologizes with words? And he doesn’t even come to apologize himself but asks the Director of Taurus to relay it? Is this really the attitude of apologizing? That old man is entirely insincere...
"As compensation, he’ll negotiate with the God of Wine to get a batch of top-quality wine for you, and he’ll send a bottle each week until he dies."
Hiss...
"As for Leon, aside from teaching you the Archer Secret Technique wholeheartedly, he’s sacrificed his lifespan and used two wish-type abnormal objects to help locate the other parts of that big demon, and it shouldn’t be long before they are all gathered."
Ah, this...
"Moreover, aside from you two, other members of the Virgin Branch will also receive compensation, at least one suitable abnormal object for each... How about it? Are you satisfied with this compensation?"
"Ah, don’t mention compensation!"
After licking their lips, the Red-haired Director smiled broadly and waved, saying:
"While what was done wasn’t exactly proper, Archer didn’t have any selfish motives, and it’s understandable, understandable!"
"Indeed, we’ve already felt the sincerity in Archer’s apology."
Oh, you two...
Looking at the two whose attitudes suddenly shifted, the Director of Taurus shook his head involuntarily and said solemnly:
"Since you’re satisfied, I won’t vouch too much for Andrew, but I still hope you understand that part of his decision was influenced by the Star Palace contamination.
And the reason he applied to replace Cancer and go to the Abyss to suppress the demon is in hopes that this process will help correct those undesirable influences, so it’s still hoped that you don’t hold a grudge against him... Okay, we’re done discussing Andrew’s matter; next, it’s your turn."
At this point, the Director of Taurus’s expression softened again and then joked with Leon:
"As someone chosen by the five palaces, destined to rise as one of the twelve directors in the future, I should take advantage of the fact you’re not yet a big shot and butter you up... I happen to have time now, Leon, would you like to accept my guidance first and learn some of the Abnormal Forging Secret Techniques from Taurus Palace?"
This... I’d really love that!
Haha, though influenced a bit by Olivia, you’re still essentially a good kid.
Seeing Leon quickly agree, then looking expectantly for "class," the smiling Director of Taurus conjured a large table with a wave, took out many materials for practice, and cheerfully invited:
"Come on, try refining with these so I can see how much progress you’ve made!"
"Okay!"
Under the encouraging gaze of the Director of Taurus, Leon, recognized as a secret technique genius by the "five palaces," was filled with confidence, took out a big iron pot from the Mirror World, set it up, then grabbed two old thermoses, and began pouring water into the pot.
Hmm? Instead of rough, it’s more like a complete mish-mash of methods... Why does it look familiar?
Upon seeing Leon take out that rusty iron pot while preparing his own refining tools, the Director of Taurus paused, then tentatively asked:
"Leon, what’s with this pot?"
"It was taught by the Third Generation Director!"
Although the square-headed old man once threatened me not to talk about receiving his forging lessons everywhere.
But the Director of Taurus isn’t a gossip, and even if I don’t say it, she’d probably figure it out, so Leon didn’t hide it, stirring the water in the iron pot while recounting:
"Previously, the Third Generation told me that I should not care too much about the quality of forging tools, because the source of anomalies is emotion, obsession, and anticipation, which ultimately is the power of the mind, and the mind doesn’t have a ’standard answer.’
So as long as the strength of forging intent is strong enough and the materials used meet the standards, even using a big iron pot and plain water, one can forge the finest abnormal object!"
Emotion, mind, obsession... That damn old... senior, is spreading his destructive teachings again? And now he’s persuaded Leon?
Listening to Leon earnestly relay the outrageous philosophy, even someone as good-tempered as the Director of Taurus couldn’t help but twitch slightly, then forced a smile:
"Well... that’s also fine, since we haven’t officially started learning, go ahead and refine one to show me your progress."
"Okay!"
Searching through the materials on the table, Leon selected two of his favorite [Demon] type materials, feeling the harmonious connection, and took a deep breath confidently:
"I actually have a feeling that this time I might really succeed!"
... 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮
[Name: Kangaroo Demon Statue (Corrupt, Curse)]
[Appearance: A small animal sculpture with a short nose, tiny eyes, pointed ears, and face similar to a rodent. When approached after a full meal, intermittent exertion-like panting can be heard]
[Ability: Demon’s Chrysanthemum, Square Curse]
[Cost: The next bowel movement after use has a high probability of causing constipation]
[File: Arcane Inheritor Leon Laine, using two secret techniques from the Clean-up Bureau, crafted a special abnormal object with a demon’s pouch and certain bear-like demon flesh.
When this abnormal object is activated, all creatures that directly gaze at the bizarre statue will, during their next bowel movement, expel feces with sharp-cornered square shapes]
[Evaluation: Humph! Humph! Humph! Ahhhhh!!!]
[Contamination Value: 0.1 (Maximum Contamination Value 9)]
