"If you're interested in this, you can start by becoming a low-sequence Beyonder. After experiencing the changes and dangers brought by the potion firsthand, you can then consider further advancement."
Lin Ruo paused and then smiled, "Moreover, I have mastered the acting method. If you really intend to become a Beyonder, I can teach you the acting method. This can greatly speed up your digestion of the potion and reduce your chances of losing control."
Since he decided to mentor Klein, Lin Ruo naturally didn't plan to hide the acting method from him. Besides, Lin Ruo knew that even if he didn't tell Klein now, Klein would find out soon enough, so it was better to earn some goodwill by telling him.
"The acting method? What's that?" Klein asked curiously.
"Do you plan to become a Beyonder?" Lin Ruo didn't answer directly but asked a question in return.
"Uh…" Klein was stunned. He seemed to be deep in thought, clenching and unclenching his fists. Finally, he said, "I want to go home… And," he hesitated, "you know, I've joined that Grey Fog gathering. I'm already involved in Beyonder events. In this situation, I think it's better to have power than to wait for death."
"It's good that you have this awareness!" Lin Ruo wasn't surprised by Klein's attitude, so he just smiled and said, "The acting method is simple. You just need to remember these few sentences."
"The key to the potion is not to master and exploit it, but to digest and act it out! The name of the potion is not just a symbol, but an image, and more importantly, the key to digestion!"
"For example, if you choose to become a Sequence 9 [Hunter], you need to act like a hunter, go hunting, and make yourself like a real hunter." Lin Ruo used his own sequence as an example and continued, "In my opinion, the essence of acting is actually a form of deception towards the potion. Of course, this is just my view, you can take it as a reference."
"Deceiving the potion…" Klein seemed to understand but also not quite. However, he understood what the acting method was about, thanks to Lin Ruo's simple example.
Lin Ruo continued, "Also, Klein, remember the core principle of the acting method—[You are just acting]! You can act like anyone to digest the potion, but you must remain yourself. Ignoring this point will lead you to destruction faster!"
Klein was startled and almost blurted out, "Why is that?"
"In the Beyonder field, having a clear self-awareness is very important. Being too immersed in acting will make you lose yourself, initially causing mental problems and eventually leading to losing control." Lin Ruo explained directly.
"I see…" Klein vaguely felt he understood, but also not quite, as he hadn't actually taken any potions yet. Just listening to Lin Ruo talk made it hard to grasp the reality.
Even so, Klein took a deep breath and looked seriously in Lin Ruo's direction, even though he couldn't see anything. His tone was solemn, "Lin Ruo, thank you for telling me all this."
He knew Lin Ruo wasn't obligated to tell him these things, especially since the knowledge Lin Ruo shared included many secrets unknown to ordinary Beyonders. Klein didn't know if Lin Ruo had paid any price to learn these secrets, but the fact that he taught them to Klein for free was a favor.
"No need to thank me. After all, you're my fellow countryman. I can't just watch you take the wrong path!" Even though he knew Klein couldn't see him, Lin Ruo waved his hand, his smile widening. "By the way, it's best not to casually tell others about the acting method. It's fine for close friends and family, but if it spreads widely, you might get invited by the church for a chat!"
"Uh, the church doesn't allow the spread of the acting method?" Klein was puzzled.
"The church allows members to summarize and discover the acting method themselves but doesn't allow them to spread it privately. As for why they do this, I'm not sure." Lin Ruo shrugged.
This was the truth; he didn't know why the church prohibited the spread of the acting method, as the original story didn't specify.
Of course, he had his guesses, but there was no need to tell Klein.
While Klein was pondering this, Lin Ruo asked, "Do you have any other questions?"
"Uh… You know Dunn invited me to join the Night Watchers. Do you think I should join?" Klein hesitated and asked.
"My suggestion is to join!" Lin Ruo said almost without hesitation, "You have almost no foundation in mysticism. In this situation, joining the Night Watchers can help you better and more comprehensively understand everything related to the Beyonder world."
"Moreover, you're already on the Night Watchers' radar. In this case, if you become a wild Beyonder, the probability of being discovered by the Night Watchers is very high. Instead of being caught later, it's better to join the Night Watchers and become a Beyonder through their channels."
"Uh…" Klein blinked, surprised by Lin Ruo's quick and firm answer. "Lin Ruo, are you an official member?"
It wasn't surprising for Klein to think so, as wild Beyonders usually disliked the official organizations, but Lin Ruo's attitude towards them was quite positive.
"I'm not an official member…" Lin Ruo shook his head, then glanced at the Night Emblem in his hand, feeling a bit guilty. He coughed lightly and added, "But I'm not entirely a wild Beyonder either. If you really want to be precise, I might be considered a semi-official Beyonder."
Yes, being a half-follower of the Night counts as half a Night Watcher, no problem!
Klein nodded in understanding, but he began to think about whether to join the Night Watchers.
He wouldn't make a decision just based on Lin Ruo's suggestion. Being cautious by nature, he listed the pros and cons of joining the Night Watchers in his mind before finally making a decision:
"I've decided, I want to join the Night Watchers!"
Lin Ruo felt gratified. He glanced at the sky and noticed that the crimson moon had already set, indicating that dawn was near.
So he said, "Are we going to keep chatting here? I don't mind, but won't you feel awkward talking to the air? Also, do you need to catch up on sleep? It seems like you haven't slept all night!"