The entire Silver Mountain Range of the inner world was the campus of the Sixth Academy.
Its actual footprint was comparable to a prefecture city, and students who wanted to travel, such as going to classes or participating in training, generally had to rely on mount Spirit Beasts.
Otherwise, relying on two legs, they might not reach their destination even after walking for a whole day.
Lin Chuan did not have a flying Spirit Pet.
Although he already had plans to contract one, he hadn't found a suitable one yet; he couldn't just casually pick one up by the roadside, could he?
Since he had already been admitted to the Sixth Academy, he ought to find one with at least Shuai Grade bloodline, preferably like Liu Wenrou's Jun Grade Six-Winged Dragon, wasn't that right? That one was super cool and domineering!
Well, Lin Chuan didn't have a mount Spirit Pet, but the Sixth Academy had many servant Spirit Pets, including those that provided passenger services.
For shorter distances, one could choose ground mounts, such as camels or deer.
For longer distances, one could choose flying mounts, such as the Tian Yu Bird.
Lin Chuan left Guoguo and Sakura at home, as he was going to No. 1 Library to review basic knowledge. Even if he brought them, they wouldn't understand books and would have to stay in the Pet Space Device.
As for danger?
If any danger could occur within the campus of the Sixth Academy, then Guoguo and Sakura wouldn't be able to protect him even if they were by his side.
In short, Lin Chuan only brought Wan Wan with him on this trip.
The rooftop of the main house of the manor.
This was a Spirit Beast landing pad.
Lin Chuan used the mobile phone function of his watch's Pet Space Device to log into the Sixth Academy's internal campus network, entered the public mount page, and clicked to call a mount.
Soon, in just two minutes.
From the distant sky, a swan Spirit Beast with a six-meter wingspan, pure white as snow, and soft feathers like cotton clouds, flew rapidly towards them.
Lin Chuan recognized this Spirit Beast, but Wan Wan still gave Lin Chuan a more detailed explanation:
"Tian Yu Bird, also known as Tianyin Bird, Tianwu Bird."
"Pure Wind attribute, General Grade superior bloodline Spirit Beast."
"It doesn't have a particularly outstanding combat inclination; it's a balanced type of Spirit Beast, capable of both fighting and support."
"It possesses a racial exclusive skill, Tianyin Dance, a special skill that combines singing and dancing. While causing mental confusion to the enemy, it temporarily increases its own overall attributes."
"Tian Yu Bird, its artistic talent is extremely high; every Tian Yu Bird can be called a natural artist."
"Furthermore, Tian Yu Birds are generally born with a cleanliness obsession. If their feathers get dirty, they will be very angry."
Lin Chuan was satisfied.
It was great to have such an encyclopedia by his side; he could immediately know the detailed information of the other party.
Unfortunately, his intimacy and tacit understanding with Wan Wan were not yet high.
After all, they had only been contracted for less than half a month.
Otherwise, they could skip verbal communication and directly input the information into his mind through the contract.
Tian Yu Birds are naturally obsessed with cleanliness.
Lin Chuan looked himself up and down; his clothes and pants were fine, and his hands were clean.
As for his shoes.
Alright, Lin Chuan immediately took out a new pair of shoes from his Pet Space Device and put them on, even putting on plastic shoe covers.
A soft chirping sound, as if singing faintly.
A gentle breeze carried illusory white feathers, drifting down, and the Tian Yu Bird slowly landed in front of Lin Chuan.
At first glance, the Tian Yu Bird saw the shoe covers on Lin Chuan's feet. Immediately, it let out a low chirping sound, looking very happy.
The Tian Yu Bird slightly lowered its body, making it easier for Lin Chuan to ride it.
Putting Wan Wan into his Pet Space Device, Lin Chuan leaped up onto the Tian Yu Bird's back, sitting on the white saddle, and grabbed the handrail.
Hmm?
Lin Chuan was puzzled. When he had ridden a Blue Feather Eagle in Qinghe City before, there were always seatbelts and safety ropes. Why didn't the Tian Yu Bird have them?
Just as Lin Chuan was wondering.
The Tian Yu Bird suddenly spread its wings, raised its neck, and sang loudly.
Illusory white feathers drifted down from the sky, swaying, like stars orbiting the moon, suspended around Lin Chuan.
The Tian Yu Bird soared into the sky, flying extremely fast.
It wasn't as fast as Liu Wenrou's Six-Winged Dragon, but it was about the same as Li Zeyu's 2nd-stage Mutated Blue Feather Eagle.
However, even at such high speed, Lin Chuan felt no wind or air currents.
Enveloped by the illusory white feathers around him, the only sensory perception he had was warmth and comfort! It was as stable as could be.
This was the Wind Feather Shield!
Fifteen minutes later, Lin Chuan arrived at No. 1 Library.
This was a library built into a mountain, with its main body hidden within the mountain hollow.
There was nothing particularly special about it, just that it was huge and magnificent.
The library was open 24 hours a day, with no security guards. There was only a card reader at the entrance.
After Lin Chuan swiped his newly acquired student ID card, the library's main door automatically opened.
Entering inside.
Lin Chuan saw several students reading and studying in the reading area.
He just didn't know if they were seniors or freshmen like him.
This was one thing about the Sixth Academy that wasn't good; they didn't issue uniform school uniforms, making it impossible to tell whether someone was a senior or a classmate based on their attire.
Well, actually, if one observed carefully, it was still possible to distinguish them slightly. The aura of freshmen was distinctly different from that of older students; freshmen were more naive, while older students were more composed. At this point in time, freshmen often hadn't reached 1st-stage, and their aura wasn't strong, whereas older students were generally around 2nd-stage, their life essence having already entered the extraordinary realm.
Lin Chuan didn't pay too much attention to these students who were reading; it would be impolite.
Similarly, these students who were reading, although most of them sensed someone entering the library, none of them looked up to pay attention to Lin Chuan. Every one of them was immersed in their reading and studying.
At this moment, a Book Spirit flew over.
It wasn't Wan Wan; Wan Wan had just been released from the Pet Space Device by Lin Chuan and was now standing on her physical book, floating beside Lin Chuan.
The Book Spirit that flew over now was an employee of this No. 1 Library.
It seemed to be a Book Spirit that had gained sentience from a geography book. It wore a white-collar uniform and had an older sister-like aura.
Upon reaching Lin Chuan, this Book Spirit's gaze calmly glanced at Wan Wan, without paying much more attention to its fellow kind. This older sister-style Book Spirit politely bowed and inquired of Lin Chuan.
"Hello, I am Book Spirit, 1933, one of the book managers of this library."
"May I ask, student, do you wish to read here or borrow books?"
1933?
That name is so strange?
Lin Chuan was puzzled, but he didn't show it. He would find an opportunity to ask Wan Wan later.
Nodding, Lin Chuan replied.
"I'm here to read, basic knowledge books."
1933: "Basic knowledge books do not require an additional borrowing fee. However, reading in the library consumes 1 academic credit every 3 hours."
Lin Chuan: "Then please arrange 3 hours of reading time for me first."
1933 led Lin Chuan to a nearby machine for a series of operations, deducting 1 reserve academic credit from Lin Chuan. Afterwards, it led Lin Chuan to a private cubicle.
This wasn't something Lin Chuan requested, but rather a judgment made by 1933 itself.
Lin Chuan brought a Book Spirit.
From this, 1933 judged that Lin Chuan wasn't here to 'read' books, but to 'move' books.
Lin Chuan's reading pace would be very fast, and he might make some noise, affecting the studies of other students in the library.
1933 asked Lin Chuan to wait a moment in the cubicle while it went to retrieve the relevant basic knowledge books.
As soon as 1933 left, Lin Chuan's gaze turned to Wan Wan beside him.
Knowing what Lin Chuan wanted to ask, Wan Wan directly replied:
"Book Spirits generally do not tell their real names to strangers they meet for the first time."
"Especially when working, Book Spirits usually use their employee ID number as their name."
"Master, when I was assigned to work at the Tianxing Great Library in Star Dew Prefecture by the Beastmaster Association, it was the same; I used my employee ID number, which was 1335. Now, it should have been canceled."
"Also, that Book Spirit 1933 just now."
Wan Wan paused, pondered for a moment, and said.
"This senior 1933, it should be a Book Spirit that has existed in human society for a very long time, memorizing many secret knowledge. Otherwise, it wouldn't be assigned to work in the Sixth Academy's library. Seniors like this are not allowed to contract with Beast Masters unless under special circumstances, and they themselves usually do not wish to contract with any Beast Master."
"Generally, only Book Spirits like me, who have just gained sentience for one or two years and haven't mastered any confidential knowledge, are allowed to contract with Beast Masters."
After Wan Wan finished speaking, Lin Chuan gently rubbed his chin in thought.
Indeed, if a Book Spirit had memorized a lot of secret knowledge, then it wouldn't be convenient for a Beast Master to contract it. Otherwise, wouldn't the Beast Master directly acquire that knowledge after contracting?
Three minutes later, Book Spirit 1933 entered with a group of Gardener Chickens.
Each Gardener Chicken carried two or three thick volumes on its head.
Lin Chuan quickly scanned them and saw several book titles.
"Principles of Spirit Core Construction"
"Wondrous Skills and Miracles"
"On the Emergence and Development of the New Beast Master Sub-profession: Mechanist"
"Overview of Spirit Core Attributes"
"The Two Paths of the Beast Master"
...
1933 directed the Gardener Chickens to place these books on the ground, piling them up in front of Wan Wan.
Then, it held a book itself and handed it to Lin Chuan.
Lin Chuan took it and looked at the cover title.
"Concise Overview of Freshman Basic Knowledge"
It seemed that this Book Spirit 1933 had clearly encountered situations involving a Beast Master and Book Spirit combination like himself more than once.
It gave the Beast Master student the table of contents and outline, and the Book Spirit the detailed content.
"Thank you, I appreciate your trouble."
Lin Chuan thanked 1933, and Wan Wan beside him also politely bowed to this senior.
1933 did not refuse the gratitude, only nodding slightly.
"In 3 hours, a Gardener Chicken will come to remind you. If you wish to extend your reading time, just tell it. When you are ready to leave, go to the registration counter to settle the academic credits. If you don't need to extend the time, you can leave directly; there's no need to tidy the books, I will organize them later."
"Then, I wish you a pleasant read."
After speaking, 1933 bowed to Lin Chuan and then floated away.
With 1933 gone, only Lin Chuan and Wan Wan remained in the cubicle.
Without further ado, they immediately began reading.
Lin Chuan diligently flipped through "Concise Overview of Freshman Basic Knowledge."
Meanwhile, Wan Wan plunged into the pile of detailed books, reading ten lines at a glance, flipping pages like a gust of wind, rustling non-stop. In just 3 minutes, Wan Wan had flipped through an entire book from beginning to end, forcibly memorizing all the knowledge within, and then flew to another book, raising its cover with both hands.
Lin Chuan, on his side, did not pick and choose, nor did he immediately look for knowledge related to a Beast Master advancing to 1st-stage. He read in order.
First was the classification of Spirit Beast skills.
Skills are divided into Basic Skills, Combination Skills, Secret Skills, Wondrous Skills, and the legendary Divine Skills.
Basic Skills are skills that Spirit Beasts are born with or can acquire through simple training.
This includes Guoguo's Bomb Fruit and Sakura's Rosemary Illusion Incense, both of which are considered Basic Skills.
Combination Skills involve using two or more skills together.
For example, Vine Armor Shield and Wood Spirit Shield. Wood Spirit Shield originally could not be applied to others.
But if it is deeply developed and combined with Vine Armor Shield, with Wood Spirit Shield adhering to the physical vines of Vine Armor Shield, then it can achieve the effect of bestowing a buff on others. It can even be used to create items similar to talismans.
The automatic shields in the Xiao Qingkong Cup competition earlier were made using a similar principle.
Secret Skills are new skills formed by completely fusing multiple skills, or even skills of different attributes, through certain methods.
While Combination Skills can be cast by a single Spirit Beast, Secret Skills often cannot be cast by a single Spirit Beast. They require multiple Spirit Beasts, different attributes, even different species, different skills, or even Combination Skills, to be formed under the special Beast Master talent and subjective coordination and control of the Beast Master, resulting in more powerful and mysterious skills, whose effects can easily move mountains and fill seas.
Wondrous Skills, also known as Miracles!
These are essentially Secret Skills developed to their absolute limit. These extreme Secret Skills often exhibit miraculous effects.
Such as resurrection from the dead, rebirth from a drop of blood, spatial fragmentation, time reversal, and so on.
And finally, Divine Skills.
This basic knowledge book did not describe them much.
Only one sentence!
That is the distant shore at the end of the Beast Master's path, a path no Beast Master has yet been able to tread.