Chapter 522

Chapter 522: The Puzzled Spirit Cut

“This is how a normal child should be—dating when it’s time to date, marrying when it’s time to marry, and having children when it’s time to have children,” Xu Fan said with a touch of satisfaction.

Just then, Xu Yuexian, who was bonding with the beasts in the Beast Cage, suddenly shivered.

“Who’s talking about me?” Xu Yuexian exclaimed, glancing around.

But all she saw were adorable beasts eagerly waiting for her to pet them.

Spirit Cut returned to her cave and eagerly pulled out the first jade butterfly, immersing her mind in it.

“What is this?”

“What’s oxygen?”

“What’s uranium-235?”

“What are neutrons and protons?”

Spirit Cut had barely started, but her head was already spinning.

“Grape, come out and explain this to me!”

She remembered Xu Fan’s advice: if she didn’t understand something, she could just ask Grape.

“Oxygen is…”

“Uranium is…”

“Neutrons and protons…”

The lengthy explanations, spanning tens of thousands of words, left Spirit Cut both baffled and impressed.

She could understand each word individually, but when combined, it felt like the time Xu Fan emerged and read the scriptures on the grand path.

“Grape, what do I do if I still don’t get it?” Spirit Cut asked, scratching her head.

“You can start by learning the most basic physics concepts,” Grape suggested.

“Elder Spirit Cut, please head to the virtual classroom. The most fundamental courses are there,” Grape said.

“Alright, I’ll go check it out now,” Spirit Cut replied.

Over the following days, the disciples noticed that the renowned Elder Spirit Cut in the sect was increasingly radiating a scholarly vibe.

She often sat alone in a pavilion, sometimes deep in thought, sometimes dazed, sometimes bursting into laughter, and sometimes acting a bit wild.

Soon, rumors spread through the sect that Elder Spirit Cut was mastering a peerless divine skill, one that would make the Hidden Spirit Sect invincible in the War between Realms.

As a result, the disciples began to regard Elder Spirit Cut with even greater respect.

Xu Fan stood not far from Spirit Cut, a hint of surprise on his face.

“Elder Spirit Cut actually got into it!”

Just then, the first clone appeared beside Xu Fan.

“You’re underestimating the people of the cultivation world. It’s like going back in time and underestimating the wisdom of ancient people.”

“At first, Elder Spirit Cut just lacked basic scientific knowledge. Now that she’s filled that gap, some things are starting to make sense,” the first clone said.

He had been strolling nearby and came over when he noticed something interesting happening.

"Are the two Star Ships finished?" Xu Fan asked the first clone.

"Have you finished crafting the four remaining railguns?" the first clone shot back without hesitation.

"You’re talking about balancing work and rest, right? Well, this is my way of balancing work and rest," the first clone quickly added.

Xu Fan turned his head away, ignoring the first clone, realizing it was getting better at talking back.

"You’re right. Once we fill in those gaps in basic science, it’s definitely possible," Xu Fan nodded in agreement.

At that moment, Spirit Cut emerged from the ocean of knowledge provided by the jade butterfly.

He wore a deeply puzzled expression and pulled out a spirit heavy stone from his space ring.

"The confusion begins!" Xu Fan remarked, as if he had been waiting for this moment.

"The spirit heavy stone becomes weightless without any spiritual energy."

"This is a real blow to basic science," the first clone commented.

Spirit Cut placed the spirit heavy stone in the air, his face showing even more confusion.

"This basic science…" Spirit Cut muttered.

After some time studying, Spirit Cut had started to grasp a few things.

At least he now understood that Xu Fan’s nuclear explosion technique was derived from this basic science.

"It’s tough, really tough," Spirit Cut said.

Just then, Xu Fan and the first clone arrived at the pavilion where Spirit Cut was.

"Elder Spirit Cut, if you truly want to learn, you’ll need to let go of all your old ideas," Xu Fan advised.

"But those old ideas are already set in stone. How can I just abandon them?" Elder Spirit Cut asked, confused.

"Seal away your past memories and start over," the first clone suggested.

"It’s best to learn in a virtual environment, so nothing distracts you," Xu Fan added.

Hearing this, Spirit Cut put down the jade tablet he was holding.

"Then I’ll hold off on learning this nuclear explosion technique for now. Mining in the Extreme Void Domain is more important at the moment," Spirit Cut said, a bit regretfully.

"The sect has enough spirit ore for now, so you’ve got time to focus on the nuclear explosion technique if you want," Xu Fan reassured him.

"Never mind, I’ll revisit it after my spiritual re-cultivation. By then, I’ll have the time," Spirit Cut said, letting out a sigh of relief as if a weight had been lifted.

"Elder Spirit Cut, it’s your call," Xu Fan replied.

He knew these things couldn’t be forced; at worst, he could always give Spirit Cut some extra lessons later.

"In two days, I’m heading back to the Extreme Void Domain to mine," Spirit Cut said with a smile.

Compared to learning the nuclear explosion technique, mining in the Extreme Void Domain seemed far more enjoyable.

"Should Second Clone come with me?" Spirit Cut asked Xu Fan.

"Let him go. Second Clone has been helping me, but he’s been a bit of a distraction lately, slowing down the final touches," the first clone chimed in, exaggerating a bit.

"Who told you to boss people around while they’re working? We’re on the same level, yet you act like you’re the best at artifact crafting. If he doesn’t push back, who will?" Xu Fan said, giving the first clone a pointed look.

"What if his artifact crafting skills are just as good as mine?"

"I’m leading this project, so you should follow my lead," the first clone insisted.

"When the time comes, I’ll send you to assist Second Clone. All clones should share the workload equally—no favoritism," Xu Fan said.

"Master, is that really fair?" the first clone glared at Xu Fan.

"I’m just being fair. I can’t let one person do all the heavy lifting," Xu Fan said with a chuckle.

Spirit Cut watched the exchange with a quiet laugh, a hint of longing in his eyes.

Having a clone with independent consciousness was clearly an advanced clone technique. If he could master it, it would be a powerful tool in his arsenal.

"Fine, I’ll lay off him in the future, as long as he doesn’t argue with me," the first clone conceded.

"Just don’t pick fights."

Two days later, Spirit Cut set off again with Second Clone.

"I hope this time we find ancient stars inhabited by the human race—or at least neutral alien stars," Xu Fan mused, stroking his chin.

In the Extreme Void Domain, there were not only ancient stars with human inhabitants but countless alien stars. It was said that deep within the Extreme Void, danger lurked everywhere.

After seeing off Spirit Cut, Xu Fan planned to start crafting the second railgun.

Just then, Li Xingci arrived for a visit.

"Master, I’d like to ask for your help with my romantic destiny."

"Chufan’s romantic destiny," Li Xingci said, bowing respectfully.