Super Gene Ⅱ: Evolution

As I descended, I saw Tian Xin being washed down by the waterfall again.

Wei Wufu had not reached the side of the pool yet and seemed to need a bit more time.

Lin Shen wanted to make another attempt, but after diving in, he found that the mysterious force had disappeared. Climbing up alongside the waterfall, he felt nothing but the impact of the water, with no sign of the mysterious force.

"Strange, why is it gone?" Lin Shen watched Tian Xin struggling to climb up again. Given his difficulty, the mysterious force should be there, so why couldn't he feel it anymore?

Without the enhancement of that mysterious force, it was meaningless for Lin Shen to continue climbing up, so he left the waterflow and flew towards Wei Wufu's position.

"Wei, should I get in the water and push you across?" Lin Shen knew Wei was afraid of water.

Back in the Mushroom Forest when they were poisoned by the mushrooms, the illusion Wei experienced must have been related to water, and that's when Lin Shen knew Wei feared it.

Thus, when it came to visiting the Sea of Flames, Lin Shen was against Wei going, but Wei insisted on going.

During their time at the Undersea City in the Sea of Flames, Wei had taken a significant risk by grasping onto the chains to descend.

"No," Wei replied with just one word before gulping down several mouthfuls of water.

Lin Shen didn't dare to disturb him any further and flew back to the shore, watching Wei from a distance as he swam upstream, so as not to affect him again.

Fortunately, although Wei's swimming was slow and exhausting, he was still making progress toward the direction of the pool. After such a long time, he had already covered much of the distance and was not very far from the pool.

Tian Xin was still trying, and although he couldn't climb up, each attempt lasted longer than the last, and he managed to climb up twenty or thirty meters.

While Lin Shen was watching them struggle upward, he suddenly noticed a Celestial flying over from afar. Looking closely, it turned out to be Mr. An 6.

Mr. An 6 clearly came for Lin Shen and landed beside him, asking with a smile, "Little brother, did you manage to climb to the mountain top?"

"I was lucky, I made it up by chance, thanks for your concern, Mr. An 6," Lin Shen said.

"What you did has nothing to do with luck or chance." Mr. An 6 shook his head, took out something resembling a remote control from his pocket, pressed a few buttons, and the flow of the Ascension Waterfall suddenly decreased significantly.

Tian Xin, who was struggling to climb upward, suddenly felt the pressure easing and his climbing speed increased considerably.

"Mr. An 6, helping like this, won't it have any adverse effects on you?" Lin Shen asked seriously.

"This little matter is still within my control," Mr. An 6 put away the remote control and looked at Lin Shen, "I'll be leaving Sky Pinnacle Star for a while. Before I go, I have a few words I want to share with you, little brother."

"Mr. An 6, where are you going?" Lin Shen asked, taken aback.

Mr. An 6 didn't answer him but continued smiling and said, "The work at the Celestial Master Institute is indeed tough. Are you trying to delay taking office as long as possible?"

"Not going to lie to you, Mr. An 6, that is indeed my plan," Lin Shen answered frankly.

Mr. An 6 seemed to appreciate Lin Shen's attitude, "If you trust this older brother, then go take your position at the Celestial Master Institute as soon as possible. The work there is indeed tough, but if you remember one thing and can implement it, I guarantee you will come out unscathed."

"I hope for some guidance, Mr. An 6," Lin Shen said respectfully as he bowed to Mr. An 6.

Mr. An 6 quickly supported Lin Shen, "Since you've called me 'Mr. An 6', naturally I can't let you do that in vain. Between us brothers, there's no need for such pleasantries and formalities."

After a pause, Mr. An 6 said earnestly, "You just need to remember that 'suffering losses is a blessing' and that'll suffice."

"Mr. An 6, I'm a bit slow to catch on. Can you clarify that a bit?" Lin Shen didn't quite grasp the meaning of Mr. An 6's words.

The statement was too general, and Lin Shen did not know exactly what Mr. An 6 meant by 'suffering losses is a blessing'.

"You just need to remember this phrase. Think about it whenever you encounter anything, and it will always be to no harm," Mr. An 6 did not explain, but simply looked up at the sky and said, "People are watching what you do, and the Celestial is watching too. Do what you ought to do, be honest and upright, don't be too clever, admit your mistakes, and take the losses you should.

In the end, the heavens will be good to you."

"Mr. An 6, I will remember that." Lin Shen seemed to understand a bit, but not completely.

Mr. An 6 laughed, "However, since you're the head of one of the divisions at the Celestial Master Institute, you should also take the benefits you're entitled to. After all, you have people under you who need to provide for their families. You can't let them go hungry while they work for you. Take the losses you should, but don't give up any benefit that is due."

"Mr. An 6, you've confused me again," Lin Shen initially thought he had understood a bit, but Mr. An 6's words made him uncertain once more.

"Haha, a little confusion is quite fine. Learn slowly," said Mr. An 6 as he handed over a piece of paper that had been folded: "I've got some connections in the Celestial Master Institute too. If needed, you can contact them using the method on this paper. You can entrust them with matters, no need to worry about anything else.

But whether to use it, and when, you'll have to weigh that decision yourself."

"Mr. An 6, you truly are my savior," Lin Shen immediately understood his meaning.

These people must be the spies Mr. An 6 has planted in the Celestial Master Institute, surely with secret identities.

If Lin Shen were to use them, their identities would likely be exposed, which is something he'd have to consider carefully on his own.

Whether he used them or not, having these contacts that Mr. An 6 had provided meant that he wouldn't be without support in the Celestial Master Institute - a significant favor indeed.

"Haha, younger brother, it's our fate that has brought us together. There's another thing I'd like to give you, though I'm not sure if you'll think much of it," Mr. An 6 laughed heartily.

"With the care you've taken of me, Mr. An 6, I won't stand on ceremony—what's this wonderful thing?" Lin Shen asked eagerly.

Mr. An 6 handed over a book to Lin Shen, "I've seen that you're not very good with water, so here's a skill for underwater that I've figured out myself. It's just something I play with during practice; it's nothing serious. You can practice it too, it should be of some help with your ability in the water."

"This is wonderful, I've been worrying about this very issue, Mr. An 6. You've been so considerate toward me. I really need this, and I won't be polite about accepting it," Lin Shen took the book, then spoke with some distress, "Mr. An 6, you've been so considerate to me, I really don't know how to repay you.

The only thing I have that might be worthy is this, but I'm not sure if you'll find it appealing."

Lin Shen took out the Reincarnation Ashes and handed them to Mr. An 6.

Neither he nor Wei Wufu had any intention to use the Reincarnation Ashes for Nirvana, nor did Ouyang Yudu.

By offering them to Mr. An 6 now, Lin Shen was putting them to good use.

As someone by the Heavenly Emperor's side, Lin Shen would surely need to consult with Mr. An 6 on matters at the Celestial Master Institute, how to handle certain issues, and the urgency and importance of different tasks.

"The Reincarnation Ashes... these... these Reincarnation Ashes..." Mr. An 6 initially appeared unconcerned when he first saw the Reincarnation Ashes, but upon closer inspection, his expression changed somewhat.

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