"I'm so sorry... I never anticipated it would turn out this way..."
Lilia stood before Wang Hui, her head bowed and her fingers unconsciously twined together.
Indeed, as Justin had mentioned, after witnessing Wang Hui's ability to grasp a bat from afar yesterday, she had been unable to resist the urge to mimic him, harboring an inner belief that she too could achieve such feats.
Last night, upon entering this house, Lilia had managed to barely move small objects within a few centimeters of her reach.
Yet today, while attempting again, she inadvertently lost control of her strength and succeeded in toppling a heavy brick wall!
Amid her joy, a sense of trepidation lingered.
After all, this house was not inexpensive, and restoring the damaged parts would likely require a considerable sum…
Observing Lilia's discomfort, Justin immediately interjected, "I know several reputable builders; it won't take long for them to repair this."
However, Wang Hui waved his hand dismissively. "There's no need for such inconvenience."
As he spoke, an unseen current of energy enveloped the shattered bricks, gently lifting and rearranging them back into place.
The scene played out as if in reverse, with the collapsed wall swiftly restoring itself, including the door that Wang Hui had shattered, now whole once more!
"My heavens..."
Such a spectacle further recalibrated Justin's perception of his teacher's abilities.
Could such an exquisite display truly be described as "wizardry"?
It was akin to an art only a divine being could perform!
Only Wang Hui himself understood that, for one adept in primal energy, this was not particularly challenging.
It was not true time reversal; it was merely the act of forcibly reassembling disparate elements back into their original form—akin to reconstructing scattered building blocks.
At that moment, Lilia's eyes sparkled with bright curiosity, her expression brimming with eagerness as if she had discovered a new pursuit…
Wang Hui smiled at her enthusiasm, choosing not to provide any guidance.
Since acquiring the sacred relic, the Yin-Yang Fish, mastering primal energy had become almost instinctual for him.
As a native of the miniature world, Lilia's application of her extraordinary abilities would naturally differ.
Perhaps it would be best to allow her to explore on her own, to see how far she could grow; in doing so, she might even provide Wang Hui with some insights…
"Justin."
Wang Hui turned to the attentive butler and instructed, "Regarding the crisis information about the island sprites that you mentioned earlier, keep a close watch on it. You may also consider hiring a few more individuals like Maris to assist.
If it turns out to be exaggerated rumors, drape a white cloth over the roof of this house; otherwise, cover it with red cloth.
I shall give you three days. Can you manage that?"
"Absolutely, rest assured, Teacher!"
Justin replied promptly, indicating his confidence in his own intelligence-gathering skills and networks.
Upon hearing this, Lilia also came back to her senses, her eyes lighting up as she exclaimed, "Thank you for your generous assistance!"
However, her expression soon grew troubled, and her voice trailed off, "But I... I may not be able to provide adequate compensation; I cannot reach out to the sprites of my homeland while onshore…"
"Then consider it a debt for now."
Wang Hui dismissed her concern lightly, playfully pinching Lilia's slightly flushed pointed ear.
"Once you mature into a skilled sprite wizard, you'll be able to assist me."
"...Alright! I will surely succeed!"
Lilia's cheeks flushed even more, her ears radiating warmth as if about to emit steam, yet she nodded resolutely in agreement.
Meanwhile, Justin quietly excused himself from the room, heading downstairs to confer with Maris.
Wang Hui appreciated the butler's astuteness, but he recognized that now was not the time for an in-depth exploration of sprite biology.
Thus, he engaged Lilia in light conversation about the island sprites before transforming into a beam of light and ascending from the back balcony.
"This descent took over two hours; the clan world should be nearly ready by now…"
In the external realm, Wang Hui's true form opened his eyes, turning to glance beside him.
In the clan world, moving at an accelerated pace, it was now the late summer of the eleventh year of divine descent.
The number of large ships had increased, and it seemed they had completed their debugging; they were currently grouping in pairs for naval combat exercises on the Pinchuan River.
The historical data he had provided about ships included several examples of water combat, which, while rudimentary compared to modern naval forces, surpassed the capabilities of the medieval-level Bay World, sufficient for the three clans to assimilate.
"With autumn approaching, engaging in war now would impede logistical operations; it is prudent to wait until after the harvest to open the passage…"
Wang Hui pressed his hand against the Yin-Yang Fish emblem of the clan world, causing the accumulated primal energy above the clouds to dissipate and be absorbed swiftly.
He had merged with Justin and the bat the previous day, reducing his primal energy to C-89%; now it had rapidly risen to C-98%!
"With my life level elevated to B rank, I wonder how my projection body's capabilities will enhance..."
Noticing it was now eleven o'clock in the morning, Wang Hui decided to take advantage of the time to prepare lunch.
After simply making two meat sandwiches accompanied by a glass of juice, he sat down to eat while browsing his phone, curious about what "Namo Gatling Bodhisattva" was up to.
In the blind box comment section of the Little Black Book app, several buyers claimed to have discovered super VR gaming equipment.
However, their posted images were quickly exposed as photoshopped, revealing them to be clumsy imitators capitalizing on the trend, facing harsh criticism!
Consequently, the authenticity of "Namo Gatling Bodhisattva" was further accentuated, and interest spiked significantly.
Just then, he unexpectedly announced a cessation of updates on his comment!
"Want to see more? Please visit my Gatling TV homepage for irregular high-frequency updates!"
"Tsk, he's already preparing to convert this excitement into profit?"
Wang Hui smirked as he read.
Upon clicking the link to the page, he recalled having seen news articles about "Gatling TV" a couple of years ago.
It appeared to be a company founded by a wealthy heir, primarily focused on gaming livestreaming and supporting several professional esports teams.
However, after a brief period of excitement, it had begun to decline due to poor performance and unsustainable operations, nearly facing bankruptcy…
And upon closer examination, it was evident that "Namo Gatling Bodhisattva" was none other than Liang Xiaohai himself!
"Trying to salvage your company with this surge in traffic? You certainly have a shrewd plan..."
Wang Hui scrolled through the individual's updates, which included a growing number of posts about Reverse Wind Port.
However, they were released in segments, each post interspersed with links to his company's streamers, clearly attempting to divert traffic.
Many viewers who followed from the Little Black Book app were quick to criticize this behavior, yet they found themselves unable to look away.
After all, Liang Xiaohai was the sole player of this "game" across the entire internet!
In his latest post, sent out shortly thereafter, he conveyed a strikingly brief message devoid of embellishments:
"I am dead."