Forbidden Extraordinary

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"Wake up! Hey!"

A burning pain shot through my face, as if I had been slapped.

Lu Yuan suddenly opened his eyes, panting heavily.

What came into view was the familiar ceiling of the Night Watchers' Library, and the book spirit "Ink" hovering above the tip of his nose.

The ink has completely changed at this moment.

The black patterns that were originally flowing on its body were now boiling violently, and countless characters were surrounding its thin body. Just by looking at it, Lu Yuan could feel an extremely dangerous aura.

At this moment, Ink held a pen made of characters in its hand, which was hovering above Lu Yuan's eyes. If Lu Yuan had woken up even a second later, the pen might have pierced him.

Seeing that Lu Yuan's eyes had regained their clarity, Mo Shui's tense body suddenly relaxed.

The black aura in those beady eyes slowly dissipated.

It put away the bone pen, and the patterns on its body gradually smoothed out, returning to its original appearance.

"You're lucky to be alive."

Ink snorted, his tone still carrying that characteristic biting sarcasm, but Lu Yuan could detect a hint of undisguised relief in his voice.

"If you really get contaminated, I'll have to go through the trouble of dragging your body out. I don't want to dirty my library."

Lu Yuan touched his slightly stinging cheek and sat up.

He looked at the awkward little thing and suddenly smiled.

Thanks.

"Who needs your thanks! Remember to bring double the ink sticks next time!"

The ink flew back to the top of the bookshelf, cursing, and grabbed a book, taking a big bite to cover its embarrassment.

"But you're really something, actually reaching the extraordinary level in a place like this. Aren't you afraid that knowledge will come looking for you?"

Lu Yuan stood up, stretched his stiff limbs, and asked.

"Will knowledge come to you on its own?"

Ink looked at him with disdain. "You don't know anything? Didn't old Morgan tell you?"

Lu Yuan shook his head; old Morgan really hadn't said anything to him.

"Old Morgan deserves to die! I think he's not just blind, he's lost his mind too!"

Ink couldn't help but roll its eyes.

"But it's good that you're alright. Okay, go back and ask him yourself."

Lu Yuan didn't care about the ink flying away, because he found that the feeling of weakness in his body had disappeared, replaced by an unprecedented sense of clarity.

He looked around, and the once gloomy library was now filled with countless vibrant pieces of information in his eyes.

He subconsciously reached into his pocket and took out the black box that old Morgan had given him.

Lift the black cloth.

The chunk of ghoul flesh lay quietly inside.

But in Lu Yuan's eyes now, it is no longer just a piece of meat.

[Item: Icefield Ghoul (Large) Forelimb Muscles]

[Characteristics Analysis: Contains trace amounts of frost toxin; muscle fibers contract upon heating.]

[Taboo Studies - Specializing in Research and Development...]

[Possible Solution: By combining "Salamander Powder" and "Distilled Water," a "Temporary Freezing Agent" can be created, which is highly effective against combustion-type mutants. Success rate: 4%.]

Lu Yuan's pupils contracted slightly.

Is this the power of a polymath?

Not only can it see through the essence of things, but it can also directly provide solutions? However, the success rate of these solutions is rather low...

"But it doesn't matter. I've only just learned so much, and this assessment should be over by now..."

Lu Yuan closed the box, a confident smile curving his lips.

He straightened his clothes and strode out of the library.

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Materials Management Office.

Old Morgan remained in that position, examining the stone with a magnifying glass.

Hearing the door open, he looked up impatiently: "Four hours have passed? Let's go back, we can meet again tomorrow..."

He didn't finish his sentence because Lu Yuan placed the black box on the table.

"Icefield Ghoul, Juvenile, Inner forelimb muscles."

Lu Yuan spoke calmly and steadily, "Its characteristic is the residue of frost toxins. This stuff is afraid of fire, but if it's used to make medicine, its toxins actually have a miraculous effect, neutralizing most of the side effects."

The room fell into dead silence.

The magnifying glass slipped from old Morgan's hand and fell onto the table with a "thud".

His cloudy eyes were fixed on Lu Yuan, as if he had seen a ghost.

"You... you've reached the extraordinary?" Old Morgan's voice carried a hint of disbelief.

"Yes." Lu Yuan pointed to his head, "I gained some good things in the Hall of Knowledge."

Morgan remained silent for a long time.

He suddenly stood up, walked around the table, and stood in front of Lu Yuan, as if he were looking at a rare treasure.

"Genius...no, this is a monster."

Old Morgan muttered to himself, then suddenly grabbed the phone on the table and dialed a number.

"Mary! Hurry! Now! Redo your so-called 'newcomer' file! This kid... this kid is a born 'psychic scholar'!"

...

Ten minutes later.

Mary rushed into the office in her high heels.

After listening to old Morgan's account, she was convinced that Lu Yuan had completed the entry test that others took a month to complete in just eight hours.

After she brought up things that weren't in the book, Mary's gaze towards Lu Yuan completely changed.

As an extraordinary individual, Mary knew all too well what this level of 'talent' meant.

If she previously saw Lu Yuan as "a guy with some potential," now she sees him as a future extraordinary scholar.

"Lu Yuan".

Mary took a deep breath to calm herself down. "We will reassess you and provide a new plan later."

"But before that, you'll need to stay here for a while."

Lu Yuan nodded noncommittally.

To be honest, Lu Yuan didn't want to expose his ascension to the extraordinary realm, but he didn't expect that it would cause such a stir.

Moreover, it was on an extraordinary path that took place in the Night Watch's library.

Most importantly, a book spirit in the library saw it.

However, since things have come to this point, instead of hiding it, it's better to reveal it openly and let the Night's Watch reassess its value.

Of course, there's another point: Lu Yuan's rationality remained unchanged the moment he stepped onto the extraordinary path.

Lu Yuan didn't know what this meant, but he was certain that the "strange dream" on his body might be a big problem.

Neither the church nor the temple of knowledge reacted to the existence of the "Strange Dream." The only exception was at the very end when the shadow spoke a sentence, blocking the outsider's view.

Lu Yuan knew that he might not be able to resolve the "strange dream" within him on his own, so he wanted to know if the Night Watchers could help him.

Moreover... Lu Yuan was not prepared to reveal that he had been infected with "Strange Dreams".

Firstly, his situation was quite delicate. The talent he displayed was absolutely outstanding, but he did not have the strength to match it. Once the Night Watchers found out that he had been infected with the Dream, there were only two possibilities: they would get rid of him, or they would use this as a demand to coerce him into becoming a member of the Night Watch.

Secondly, Lu Yuan discovered that his "strange dream" seemed not to have infected anyone else.

This included Thomas and Brent, which made Lu Yuan even more curious about what kind of illness the "Strange Dream" was.

Putting aside his thoughts, Lu Yuan decided to take this time to ask Old Morgan what else he didn't know about embarking on the path to transcendence.

Old Morgan was a little embarrassed when he heard this, because he didn't expect Lu Yuan to suddenly step into the extraordinary realm. He knew that it had taken him two whole years to step into the extraordinary realm himself.

This was only after nearly ten years of prior accumulation that he barely managed to embark on the path of extraordinary knowledge.

When the test was initially given, the intention was simply to first assess Lu Yuan's aptitude for knowledge and, incidentally, to encourage him to study diligently.

I never imagined that Lu Yuan would embark on the path to the extraordinary.

Therefore, many points that need attention were not clearly explained.

Old Morgan was thick-skinned after all, and he covered up his embarrassment with just a few words.

"There are indeed things to be aware of when embarking on a journey of extraordinary knowledge."

"For example, when advancing to the extraordinary level, a specific environment is required. Take my extraordinary path as an example, [Construction Science]. To embark on this path, one must be proficient in the structure of at least a hundred items in a specific direction."

"Furthermore, one must be thoroughly familiar with the related structural knowledge; only in this way is it possible to embark on this extraordinary journey."

"Before breaking through to the extraordinary, it is necessary to construct an environment suitable for [Construction Science], and this environment is extremely important."

"It's not just about helping you embark on this extraordinary path, but more importantly, about preventing knowledge from becoming corrupted. Knowledge is the foundation of the extraordinary. The moment you step into the hall of knowledge on the path to the extraordinary, your soul is like a blank sheet of paper. At this point, if it is corrupted by certain knowledge..."

"At best, you'll become an idiot; at worst... you'll degenerate into a monster."

Old Morgan seemed to remember something, and his expression turned somewhat unpleasant.

"Fortunately, you were in the library, embarking on the path of [the study of the supernatural]. Although the knowledge there is complex, the ink is still relatively safe."

Upon hearing this, Lu Yuan realized that he was indeed quite lucky.

"Looks like I'll have to bring some ink sticks."

Lu Yuan thought to himself and asked a few more questions until Mary pushed the door open and came in.

She pulled out a chair and sat down, her expression serious. "There are two options now, and you must choose one."

"First, we will arrange for you to move to the inner city immediately. There, the Empire's power is located, and you will be safer than in most other places."

"And you can open your clinic in the noble district and make money from those gentlemen. But the price is that you will immediately come into the sights of all the powers, and those who are hunting down doctors will most likely list you as their number one target."

"second."

Mary pointed to the ceiling. "Move over here. There's a safe house for the Night Watch near the tavern. You can move in under the guise of being 'recruited.' We'll announce that you're assisting with an investigation and keep the news under wraps for now."

"The advantage is absolute safety, unless the entire Night's Watch force at Grim Harbor is wiped out. The disadvantage is... you'll have to give up the reputation you've just built up in the port district, and your area of ​​operation will be restricted."

Lu Yuan listened without hesitation.

"I choose the second one."

The inner city? Lu Yuan didn't think he was strong enough to ignore a sneak attack.

Moreover, although the port area is chaotic, it is obviously richer in "knowledge," with the Night Watch's library and Lawson, a stable supplier, both located nearby.

"But I have one condition," Lu Yuan added. "I need to retain the right to treat patients; of course, I will screen patients."

"You want to continue being a doctor?" Mary asked, somewhat puzzled. "With your current abilities, you should focus on research..."

"I'm a doctor." Lu Yuan interrupted her. "Being a doctor is my original profession. I'm here to fulfill my promise to Leisen, even though he's gone."

Lu Yuan did not continue.

Of course, healing the sick and saving lives is also the fastest way to gain experience in [Basic Medical Care]. Lu Yuan doesn't plan to only study forbidden knowledge; he intends to explore other knowledge as well. As for Leisen... he did save his life, but more importantly, it was to establish a persona in front of outsiders.

"Okay, whatever you say." Mary readily agreed. "The doctors at the base only know how to amputate and administer medication, so you can help improve their situation."

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The move was carried out swiftly and efficiently.

The efficiency of the night watchmen was on full display at this moment.

That afternoon, an unmarked horse-drawn carriage stopped in front of the Leisen Clinic.

Lu Yuan tidied up quickly.

Actually, there wasn't much to pack. Apart from the medical books, the medicinal herbs Lawson had sent, and the strange parchment scroll that he had been hiding deep in his drawer, he didn't bring any other junk.

He wrote two letters and had them delivered to Brent and Lawson respectively, informing them of the clinic's relocation.

Finally, he removed the wooden sign that read "Lesson Clinic" from the entrance.

Looking at the two-story building he had only lived in for a few days, Lu Yuan didn't feel much attachment.

"I'm gone."

He threw the wooden sign into the carriage, turned around, and got in.

The new clinic is located in a detached stone house in the back alley of Old John's Tavern.

Although this place is not as spacious as the previous detached house, it has the advantage of thick walls and is surrounded by night watchmen, making it feel extremely safe.

Lu Yuan put the "Lesson Clinic" sign back up.

He didn't plan to use his own name, after all, he was already rich enough, he just couldn't let go of his experience, and in this dangerous world, reputation might be more like a death warrant.

Moreover, letting "Lesson," this dead man, continue to hold the fort is the safest option for him.

"You don't need to worry about your safety for now."

Lu Yuan stood at the window of the new clinic, looking at the lights of the tavern not far away.

He touched the silver-plated pistol in his pocket, then glanced at the progress bar for the unlocked [Taboo Studies - Seeker] in his field of vision.

"Next, it's time to focus on development."