When Ren Suo was preparing to tackle "Eighth Day Fleeing," his phone rang.

"Wait till I tear apart the realm of dawn and dusk, and three feet of blue light circulates to cleanse the dust~"

Ren Suo picked up his phone to check the caller ID and answered, "Hello, the number you've dialed is currently busy. Please try again later."

Then he heard Yu Kuangtu click his tongue before hanging up.

Ren Suo didn't put his phone down. After ten seconds, it rang again. He immediately answered, "Hey, Deputy Director Yu, what's up?"

Yu Kuangtu started, "Were you just—"

"I was on another call just now," Ren Suo interjected smoothly. "My apologies, my apologies."

Yu Kuangtu on the other end hesitated slightly, then said, "You just wait."

Ren Suo looked at his phone, slightly bewildered. Soon, he heard an alert from his Listening Headphones: "Negative emotions from Yu Kuangtu, +666."

A minute later, Yu Kuangtu called back, furious. "You lied! You were clearly pretending to be a busy signal yourself just now!"

Ren Suo said, "But I really was on a call."

I didn't say who it was; I was just answering *your* call.

"But you were also really lying!" Yu Kuangtu exclaimed.

"Then you're really being foolish," Ren Suo retorted.

"You are also really annoying—AHHH! I should have sprinkled you with cumin and chili powder back in the auditorium and roasted you!" Yu Kuangtu fumed.

Ren Suo chuckled. "You actually still remember our first meeting was in the training camp's auditorium? I'd almost forgotten... Alright, alright, let's get down to business. Why are you never serious?"

"Negative emotions from Yu Kuangtu, +666."

With a SLAM, Yu Kuangtu hung up. Ren Suo wondered if he had broken his phone.

Sure enough, thirty seconds later, a call came through, displaying the Tactical Bureau's landline number. "Ren Suo, the Fourth-Stage Spell you requested has been approved. It's on the Law Network. Buy it yourself. And submit two reports, at least ten thousand words each, before the 20th." After saying his piece, Yu Kuangtu hung up abruptly, clearly not wanting to utter another word to Ren Suo.

Ren Suo sighed. "How can this guy be so petty? It was just a little joke... And he's even holding a grudge from work. Five thousand words used to be enough."

Oh well, now with Muyi and Gu Yueyan, Ren Suo could become the evil tutor exploiting his students.

The approval of the Spell application made Ren Suo quite excited. He quickly logged onto the Law Network at home.

In the vast universe of Spells, a colossal star, glowing with blue luminescence, shone brightly. Even though Ren Suo hadn't activated it yet, its radiance was brighter and more dazzling than any other star he had already activated.

This was the Fourth-Stage Spell he had applied for—'All Things Flow'!

Because of the enormous gulf between the fourth transformation and the third turn, there were no Spells of Third-Tier Magic or higher on the Law Network. To acquire a Fourth-Stage Spell, one had to apply through the Tactical Bureau's system.

Moreover, Third-turn Cultivators, in theory, were not allowed to acquire Fourth-Stage Spells. This was presumably because the usage requirements for Fourth-Stage Spells far surpassed the capabilities of Third-turn Cultivators, and their power was invariably astounding, necessitating strict review.

But Ren Suo was different because the Fourth-Stage Spell he applied for was a Healing Magic.

Compared to other Spells that could cause great destruction, Healing Magic had a much lower approval threshold. Ren Suo also had a history of studying Healing Magic across turns (studying the second turn 'Healing' while at the first turn, and successfully learning 'Pain-Relieving Therapy' and 'Surgical Thread' at the second turn). Furthermore, he made a significant contribution during the September attack at Heavenly Lotus Academy, helped members of the Great Wall in October, and was a Level 3 Researcher.

But even so, Ren Suo hadn't expected his application for the Fourth-Stage Spell to be approved. It seemed that piecing together his various qualifications, combined with the joint support of Deputy Directors Yu Kuangtu and Qiao Muyi, plus his own harmless nature, had finally convinced the officials. They now believed he was a great young man serving the people, a hardworking and diligent comrade.

To purchase this Fourth-Stage Spell, Ren Suo had also exhausted all the Spirit Stones he received in October and November. His Spirit Stone subsidies were not small by any stretch: a stipend from Heavenly Lotus Academy for being a Healing Cultivator, one as a Level 3 Researcher, one as external staff of the Tactical Bureau, one as a special consultant for the Special Case Group, and additional Spirit Stones from the rewards for the attack incidents.

Fortunately, Ren Suo hadn't spent his Law Network Spirit Stones rashly; otherwise, even with the qualifications to purchase, he'd have to wait another month to afford it.

After successfully purchasing the Spell, Ren Suo felt a sharp pain in his head and almost collapsed to the ground.

Compared to Third-Tier Magic, Fourth-Stage Spells were far more complex. Although Ren Suo knew *of* them, he didn't understand their underlying principles. However, this didn't prevent him from recognizing the difference in complexity. If Third-Tier Magic was akin to a quadratic equation, then a Fourth-Stage Spell was almost like a first-order linear homogeneous equation.

Ren Suo deftly equipped himself with the 'Seeker's Ornament' and the 'Pure White Mini Holy Grail.' Then, he used 'Demon King Descent - Imperial Edict' to strengthen 'A Thousand Miles in a Day,' wildly enhancing his Comprehension, before attempting to cast 'All Things Flow'!

After half an hour of trying, Ren Suo finally succeeded in casting 'All Things Flow' once, just before exhausting his Qi Cyclone Spiritual Energy and nearly passing out from a splitting headache.

A pale green breeze flew from Ren Suo's fingertips, landing on a stainless steel soup spoon on the table, which he had previously bent but left otherwise untouched.

After a second of swirling around it, the green wind dissipated. Ren Suo picked up the spoon and found it had returned to its original state.

The previously bent and twisted section was reconnected, and even the pattern on the handle was unchanged, as if it had never been broken at all.

This was the Fourth Stage Healing Spell Ren Suo had just learned, 'All Things Flow'!

It wasn't limited to living beings; this Spell could heal and repair any object!

Of course, the requirements for repairing other objects were very stringent. Besides, repairing objects didn't have much practical significance; if something broke, buying a new one was usually sufficient. This was unless Ren Suo planned to repair cultural relics or secretly work on rockets for a confidential department.

The greatest benefit of this Spell, apart from healing severed limbs in a short time and effectively treating common human diseases (like colds, rhinitis, hemorrhoids, and conditions attributed to 'excess heat'), was its ability to effectively suppress all malignant diseases. It could only suppress them, not cure them completely.

But with this Spell, Ren Suo at least wouldn't need to worry about his family and friends getting sick. Even if they contracted a serious illness, as long as Ren Suo had a breath of Spiritual Energy left, he could prevent their condition from worsening.

This was the greatest significance of a Fourth Stage Healing Spell—it could not only heal external injuries but also treat or suppress bodily diseases!

There was also another minor benefit: the ability to project the Healing Wind from a distance—though not too far, five meters at most. Moreover, projecting the Healing Wind would slightly weaken its healing effect.

However, Ren Suo found that even equipped with the 'Pure White Mini Holy Grail,' he struggled to cast this Spell.

Apart from being difficult to cast, Fourth-Stage Spells also required an immense amount of Spiritual Energy.

Although the 'Pure White Mini Holy Grail' reduced Spiritual Energy consumption to some extent, Ren Suo could, at most, maintain 'All Things Flow' for two seconds before falling into a weakened state.

It could be said that unless Ren Suo reached the fourth transformation, he couldn't use 'All Things Flow' effectively, even with the game console's help.

However, now that the Fourth-Stage Spell was in hand, Ren Suo could proceed to the next step.

Returning to his computer, Ren Suo opened the 'Content Preservation Vault' and clicked on 'Ability Fusion Inscription Rune'!

The reason Ren Suo was so eager to purchase the Fourth-Stage Spell was precisely to use this prop!

He had just spent two months' worth of Spirit Stones on one Fourth-Stage Spell, so he couldn't expect to buy a new Spell anytime soon. To make this prop effective as quickly as possible, now was the perfect time to use it!

An image of a Magic Circle resembling a pentagram appeared on the screen. Beside it was a list of Ren Suo's Abilities, each name prefixed with a differently colored gem.

Ren Suo could drag these gems into the Magic Circle, which had five empty slots, meaning he could fuse up to five Abilities.

He immediately placed his most frequently used healing Abilities into it: 'All Things Flow,' 'Pain-Relieving Therapy,' 'Surgical Thread,' and 'Touch of Healing.'

The first three Spells, needless to say, each targeted different aspects of healing, while the last, 'Touch of Healing,' could replenish Physical Strength and Spiritual Energy.

A number popped up in the center of the pentagram: 87%.

That was the fusion success rate. Quite high.

Next, Ren Suo tried adding other Abilities. However, as soon as he placed gems of other Abilities into the circle, the success rate immediately plummeted to below 30%, sometimes even lower.

Even 'Strong Heart Technique' didn't work. Theoretically, this Spell wasn't a Healing Magic; its effect wasn't to heal but to temporarily prevent the target from dying, making it more of a Support Magic.

Ren Suo quickly discovered that healing-related Abilities were all teal-colored, while movement and attack Abilities were other colors. It seemed Abilities of different colors were difficult to fuse.

This was normal. If attack and healing Abilities were fused, which effect would dominate? Could a bizarre Ability like 'Paladin's Water Gun' appear, healing humans but dealing critical holy damage to succubi?

It seemed he could only fuse these four healing Abilities. Or perhaps add 'Healing' too, but its effects were already covered by the other four healing Abilities, so adding it wouldn't make a difference.

"Hmm?"

Ren Suo blinked. He noticed that one Ability gem was... white.

This Ability was 'Gauze Clothing.'

This was the only Spell Ren Suo could currently cast perfectly on his own.

He placed this white gem into the Magic Circle, and the fusion success rate... remained unchanged.

No change.

Ren Suo was somewhat astonished. He knew that adding 'Healing' would decrease the success rate by 1%, so why did 'Gauze Clothing' cause no change at all?

Since all five slots were filled, Ren Suo no longer hesitated and initiated the fusion!

The Magic Circle began to rotate, its five points emitting a green, circular radiance. A white line also floated within it, clearly distinct.

Ren Suo felt slightly nervous. Although it was an 87% success rate, when bad luck struck, it could be as severe as getting leg cramps while sound asleep.

After a moment, the Magic Circle stopped rotating. The five gems vanished, leaving only a teardrop-shaped green jade gem emitting a faint white Glimmer.

'Healing Defense Type Inscription Rune'

'Quality Rank: Five-Star Inscription Rune, Pre-requisites: None.'

'Effect: Saving Lives and Healing the Injured: Heals the target. The treated area will automatically undergo pain relief, Spiritual Energy binding, viral inhibition, cell activation, etc. Healing effect is determined by the amount of Spiritual Energy Quantity output.'

'Effect: Miraculous Hands Rejuvenation: Recovers Physical Strength and Spiritual Energy for the target. The amount of Recovery is determined by the amount of Spiritual Energy Quantity output.'

'Effect: Spring Breeze: Emits a Healing Wind that can trigger all healing effects. Maximum range 5 meters, maximum effect reduced by 50%.'

'Passive Effect: Sheltering Garment: The Defense effect of all your 'Clothing' series Spells is enhanced by 10%. Spiritual Energy consumption is reduced by 10%.

When wearing 'Clothing,' pain sensitivity is significantly reduced, and viral resistance is slightly enhanced.

When 'Clothing' is struck by an attack that fails to break its Defense, it will automatically gather Spiritual Energy to replenish the protective Spiritual Energy.'

'Note: Whoever inscribes this Rune will become a powerful Healer and Defender.'

Ren Suo blinked. He had a rough idea why 'Gauze Clothing' could also be included in the fusion. Among the four effects, only 'Gauze Clothing' had transformed into a passive effect after fusion. Evidently, the game console knew he had mastered this Ability, which was why it changed the corresponding effect into a passive buff. 'Gauze Clothing' could be fused because he had mastered this Ability.

Since the fusion was successful, Ren Suo naturally proceeded to inscribe the Rune on himself immediately.

When the Inscription Rune vanished from the interface, Ren Suo felt as if an iceberg in his mind had melted.

Countless streams of Knowledge flowed into his mind, and an indescribable, intuitive understanding filled his heart.

He raised his hand, his fingertips glowing green—*Saving Lives and Healing the Injured*.

His palm glowed white—*Miraculous Hands Rejuvenation*.

He flicked his fingers, and a green breeze shot out—*Spring Breeze*.

Ren Suo was quite satisfied. Now, the healing effects were related to the amount of Spiritual Energy he consumed. This meant he could trigger the effects of 'All Things Flow' (albeit weakly) with his Third-level Cultivation, and he could also replenish Physical Strength and Spiritual Energy for others without depleting his own.

Moreover, all Abilities were now linked to Spiritual Energy consumption, holding immense Potential. As Ren Suo grew stronger, these healing Abilities would continue to enhance.

Not to mention, the greatest significance of 'Inscription' was that it allowed him to fully master these Abilities without them occupying Ability slots.

Next, Ren Suo walked into the living room, preparing to test the 'Sheltering Garment' effect.

But just then, his phone alarm went off.

As Ren Suo was walking, he turned his head towards the bedroom, twisted his ankle, and his center of gravity suddenly shifted, causing him to fall backward.

Normally, Ren Suo could have maintained his balance using 'Evolution of the Cat,' but this time, he dismissed that thought and instead cast 'Gauze Clothing'!

THUD. Ren Suo landed splayed out on the living room floor.

He blinked. It... didn't hurt at all.

Although 'Gauze Clothing' could reduce impact force, some impact would still be felt. But now, Ren Suo felt as if he had fallen on cotton; the reduced impact failed to trigger his pain nerves.

Moreover, the Spiritual Energy Cloak depleted by the impact didn't require Ren Suo to expend Spiritual Energy to replenish it; it automatically gathered Spiritual Energy from the air to restore itself.

"Not bad at all."

Ren Suo was fairly satisfied with this enhancement—he was quite averse to pain, after all.

And with 'Gauze Clothing's' reduced consumption and automatic restoration of the Spiritual Energy Cloak, its effective duration was significantly extended.

However, Ren Suo didn't place too much importance on this 'Sheltering Garment' effect.

In the foreseeable future, Ren Suo didn't feel he would encounter a situation where he absolutely had to rely on 'Gauze Clothing' for protection.

The best way to ensure one's safety was, of course, for a wise person to avoid standing beneath a collapsing wall.

Not venturing into dangerous places, not interacting with dangerous people, and not meddling in dangerous affairs—these were the best ways to protect oneself. This was a life principle Ren Suo had always adhered to.

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