Ethan stood in the center of the silent library, his amethyst eyes dimming as he finished the rapid-fire integration of the library's contents. His mind felt like a hard drive that had just been overclocked, thousands of pages of combat theory and energy routes now etched into his subconscious.
"Alright, Crul," Ethan whispered, rubbing his temples. "The Princess's collection is vast. Filter the noise. What's the best setup for a 'wandering cultivator' who doesn't want to get dissected by the Pavilion?"
[Selection complete, Master,] Crul responded instantly. [To maintain a credible cover while maximizing your current foundation, I recommend the 'Wind-Path Light Steps' for movement and the 'Lightning Blade' for offense. These are Mid-Grade Spirit Core techniques. They are potent enough that you won't need to replace them soon, yet 'common' enough in the wider world that they won't trigger suspicion as forbidden manuals. If asked, simply state they are your family's dying heritage.]
