I Can Grant Origin Powers To Anything

Zhong Yuebai came along with Wang Qingya to welcome Xu Lingjun's arrival.

Although logically speaking, Xu Lingjun doesn't quite have the qualifications for the future Pavilion Master of Zhanzheng Academy to personally welcome him...

But others didn't know, Zhong Yuebai was very aware of the immense energy contained in this youth before her. Many key elements of the currently secret Mecha series being developed at Zhanzheng Academy were based on Xu Lingjun's suggestions.

And also the single-soldier combat micro armor system being researched in secret.

Honestly speaking, if not for the fear of offending him, at the time Zhong Yuebai and the current Pavilion Master of Zhanzheng Academy, Zhang Zhiheng, might have already forcibly recruited him.

But the current situation isn't bad either.

Hmm...

Grasping his lifeline, if there's any need in the future, would he dare not dedicate himself?

She said with a smile, "Seems like I came at the wrong time... but Xu Tongxue, since you came early, isn't there plenty of opportunities for affection later? Right now I'm here specially to welcome you, not for idle visits, but with a request."

"What is it?"

"Let's talk about it later when we get back. Come on, let's get in the car; the Pavilion Master has been waiting for you at Zhanzheng Academy for a long time."

Zhong Yuebai indicated to continue the conversation in the car.

At the moment, Wang Qingya held Xu Lingjun's hand, and they walked side by side behind Zhong Yuebai, getting into a rather low-key white car, speeding towards the Imperial Capital.

The airport isn't far from the Imperial Capital.

Just a half-hour drive... and the towering city gates of the Imperial Capital could already be seen ahead.

Once entering the Imperial Capital...

Xu Lingjun finally understood what true prosperity means.

Skyscrapers lined up as far as the eye can see, with numerous tall buildings floating in the distance. From here, the city no longer looked flat but had truly turned into a 3D cityscape, with magnetic tracks in the distance carrying resounding whistles flying away.

This is truly a cityscape filled with futuristic sci-fi imagery.

Even Xu Lingjun, who lived through two lifetimes, had only seen such sci-fi scenery in games.

The Imperial Capital truly deserves its reputation as the core of the Great Xia Empire.

All Four Great Academies are located here. If the Four Great Martial Mansions are located in remote areas to guard humanity, the Four Great Academies are dedicated to researching technology, seeking a stable yet swift path for the future development of humanity.

Their roles are different but both are extremely important components.

What shocked Xu Lingjun even more, however, was...

"Mysterious races of the heavens?!"

He watched as a convertible car passed by him, inside which a woman had pointed ears; although her appearance somewhat resembled humans, there were noticeable differences in detail. She was clearly not human, but a member of the mysterious races of the heavens.

After walking for a while...

He saw several more of these races.

Some had three eyes on their foreheads, some had rabbit ears on their heads and tails behind, and he could instantly recognize that they weren't human.

"Every planet is a civilization, and each civilization has vastly different forms."

Zhong Yuebai wore a kind smile, not minding Xu Lingjun's surprised reaction, but rather looking at him with increasing fondness. At her age, if not busy with research, she would have long since become a mother.

And now, seeing Xu Lingjun's handsome face, she suddenly felt that if she'd married and had children back then, her son would look like this, wouldn't he?

Hmm... my son should look like this.

Thinking this way, she felt even more affectionate towards Xu Lingjun.

She explained with a smile, "Civilized planets are as numerous as grains of sand by the Ganges, countless. Our Blue Star isn't entirely enemies with all mysterious races of the heavens... among them are some whose forms are quite similar to ours, and we have interactions, mutually exchanging and learning."

Xu Lingjun nodded in understanding.

His mind suddenly recalled Han Yun City, where someone with wings on his back was of the imperial clan. Clearly, his father was of the imperial clan, and his mother belonged to the mysterious races of the heavens.

Previously, he thought he was born on the battlefield, even imagining an epic love born from battle… But now it seems that, in the Imperial Capital, mysterious races aren't common, but they're not exactly rare either.

"If you encounter these mysterious races of the heavens, it's best not to easily engage with them."

Zhong Yuebai advised, "Some of these races are mild-mannered and easily become friends, but others are volatile. If you inadvertently provoke them or unknowingly touch their taboos, it could lead to relentless consequences... with nowhere to argue even if death occurs."

Xu Lingjun nodded.

Continue to look outside.

However, beneath, Wang Qingya's hand was quietly held in place.

Two hours later.

After experiencing some congestion, the car drove into the academy zone.

The Imperial Capital covers a vast area, nearly twenty times the size of Qingzhou City.

And within it, a separate area is designated for the Martial Mansion Academy...

The Four Great Academies are located at its very center, clearly showing that the Great Xia Empire spares no effort in fostering culture and technology.

Entering the Zhanzheng Academy.

It was entirely different from the Bei Xuanwu Martial Mansion, and in terms of scenery and environment, it was superior in many ways. However, perhaps due to the absence of secret realms, Xu Lingjun felt the Spiritual Qi in the air seemed somewhat thin.

But considering the nearly billion population of the Imperial Capital,

he somehow understood.

The population density is too high; the thin Spiritual Qi is inevitable.

Otherwise, why would cultivators hide in sparsely populated places?

The car stopped under a floating high-rise building.

Noticing Xu Lingjun's confused gaze, Zhong Yuebai laughed and said, "I know you've been traveling and must be very tired, but before cultivating, let's meet the Pavilion Master. He's been yearning to see you, and he'll surely be very happy knowing you've arrived."

"Alright."

Thinking about the "Ninefold Thunder Tribulation" that he had exchanged for earlier,

Xu Lingjun knew that although he had never met Zhang Zhiheng, theoretically, he owed him a huge favor.

Along with Zhong Yuebai, he took the floating magnetic lift up to the top floor of the floating building.

An elderly man with gray hair and a kind face sat smiling behind an office desk, noticing Xu Lingjun's arrival.

He stood up and said with a smile, "I originally wanted to personally welcome you, but I'm old now, and my body isn't as strong as those martial artists. It's not convenient for me to travel long distances, so I can only bother you to visit this old man."

Xu Lingjun said earnestly, "I haven't yet thanked Pavilion Master Zhang for his support back then."

Zhang Zhiheng chuckled twice, exchanged a glance with Zhong Yuebai, and gestured, "See, was I right or wrong back then?"

He laughed, taking Xu Lingjun's hand and said, "You're meeting me for the first time, but I've learned a lot about you through various channels. Let me take a look at you. The Bei Xuanwu Martial Mansion is such a remote and desolate place, and it's inconvenient and cold there. You can't eat home-cooked food there either. I heard that recently the heating broke, and that old Liu applied for a big fund to repair it. I see you've... uh... you seem to have gained weight?"

Noticing Xu Lingjun's odd expression,

Zhang Zhiheng laughed heartily, "Oh right, you young folks don't like being told you're fat, but you were really skinny before. This looks better, you're well-proportioned. It seems Liu Zhiyuan has taken good care of you. If he starved you thin, I wouldn't let him off easily."

Zhang Zhiheng's voice wasn't fast and carried a bit of an official tone, but his earnest and caring demeanor didn't seem counterfeit, more like a real grandfather taking care of his grandson.

His way of speaking must have developed from years of mixing in the officialdom and attending meetings.

Even though Xu Lingjun knew the other was trying to get close to him, he couldn't help but feel momentarily adrift, as if he truly had a grandfather serving as Pavilion Master.

"I know why you've come ahead of schedule."

Zhang Zhiheng's gaze flashed over Wang Qingya and saw her uneasy and slightly nervous expression. He smiled and said, "I'm not a stranger to romance. Xiaojun, feel free to stay at Zhanzheng Academy. If you're interested, you can attend classes with Wang Qingya. I'll give instructions for the whole Zhanzheng Academy to be open to you; consider yourself an external student here. Your dorm should... Oh, Wang Tongxue, does your place accommodate him?"

Wang Qingya said awkwardly, "Well... maybe it's better..."

"Pavilion Master, how can you be so direct? Of course, there's enough room, no arrangements needed."

Zhong Yuebai nudged Zhang Zhiheng lightly and whispered, "Young girls are shy. If you ask like that, she'll have no choice but to agree. We don't have vacant dorms, remember?"

"Oh oh oh, yes, we don't have any left."

Zhang Zhiheng laughed heartily, "Xiaojun, you'll have to squeeze in with Wang Qingya. Actually, Qingya has been encountering many challenges in her mecha research lately. Staying together is perfect for you to share your founding experiences... Haha, I'm being foolish again. You're family; no need for formal teaching. A casual chat at the bedside is enough. I'm old and not very useful."

While he kept mentioning how old he was,

he winked at Xu Lingjun with an expression that all men understood.

Xu Lingjun: "..............."

Well... this grandpa is quite shameless indeed.