Chapter 1338: Normal? Not Normal!

What does this mean?

Looking at the five "tattoos" on his arm that were in a mess and even started tearing at each other, Li Ang remained silent for a while before poking the Red-haired Bureau Chief's waist.

'What's wrong?'

'Bureau Chief, look back...'

'?'

After "hearing" Li Ang's words, the Red-haired Bureau Chief turned her head in surprise and glanced at his arm following Li Ang's gaze.

And when she saw the five marks on Li Ang's arm that were charging left and right and fighting in a dazzling mess, even someone as experienced as her couldn't help but gasp.

'You... how come there are so many?!'

'I don't know how it happened...'

After shaking his head slightly, Li Ang asked hesitantly:

'Has this happened before?'

'It has happened...'

Studying the brawl between the five marks on Li Ang's arm, but finding no clue, the Red-haired Bureau Chief stared blankly:

'Last time the secret art selection was held, a Cleanup Bureau member from the Aries Branch obtained the qualification to learn two palace secret arts at the same time. But like you, being selected by five palace secret arts at once in one selection, it seems there has been no precedent... and I've never heard of marks fighting each other?'

"..."

'In this case, let's stay a while longer after the meeting ends.'

After studying the brawl between the marks on Li Ang's arm but finding no clue, the Red-haired Bureau Chief made a decisive decision.

'To be safe, this matter still needs to be asked of Lord Taurus. The marks on your body are a bit abnormal!'

"Normal, it is very normal for you to be selected by five palaces at the same time."

After listening to the Red-haired Bureau Chief's worried account, Lord Taurus, who looked somewhat weak, struggled to sit up straight while holding the armrest of the chair, then pulled Li Ang's arm and explained kindly:

"Although the matter of passing through the Star Palace selection sounds complicated, the things actually examined are not many: the aptitude for practicing secret arts, the compatibility with the corresponding star palace, and the upper limit of one's own potential—these three kinds."

"To put it simply, you must first have talent and be able to learn this secret art; secondly, your personality and traits must match, and you must have the opportunity to be recognized by the corresponding star palace; finally, your own upper limit cannot be too bad, at least you must be able to cross the boundary between human and god, otherwise learning the secret art will not be very meaningful."

After explaining the logic of the Star Palace selection, Taurus looked at Li Ang, who had a look of sudden realization, and smiled kindly:

"Li Ang, you have already entered the door of the Taurus and Aquarius palace secret arts in the past, which is enough to prove that you have the talent to learn Star Palace secret arts; and you have relied on other methods to cross the boundary between human and god several times, so this hurdle naturally won't stop you."

"Then what about the compatibility of the Star Palace?"

Reaching out to take a soft cushion, placing it on Lord Taurus's waist, and helping her sit steadily, the Red-haired Bureau Chief asked worriedly:

"Usually, it's enough for a person to be compatible with one or two, or even three star palaces. But this time, a total of only five palaces were opened for selection, yet Li Ang was selected by five palaces at once. Is this really normal? Could it be that Aquarius left some backup plan on him?"

"Don't worry, I can't say for sure about the Aquarius Palace, but according to my observations, Li Ang's compatibility with the other four star palaces is indeed not low."

After patting the Red-haired Bureau Chief's arm comfortingly, Lord Taurus laughed happily and explained with a gentle expression: "Taking the Taurus Palace I know best as an example: love for humanity, compassion, loyalty, integrity, stability, meticulousness, down-to-earth, always carrying out one's own beliefs... People who possess these traits are easily favored by the Taurus Palace."

"As for the Sagittarius, Pisces, Cancer, and Aquarius palaces, they favor those who dare to sacrifice, are not willing to be inferior, are sensitive and kind, and have a strong desire for knowledge. And as far as I can see, you don't seem to lack these traits, Li Ang."

Stop praising, stop praising. If you keep praising, I won't be able to hold back the corners of my mouth.

Being stared at by Lord Taurus with extremely appreciative eyes made Li Ang feel a bit guilty, so he reached out to scratch the back of his head and said shyly:

"Actually... I'm not as good as you say..."

"Hehe, indeed."

Huh?

Being stunned by Lord Taurus's big turn, Li Ang raised his head blankly and looked toward Lord Taurus, while Lord Taurus smiled and said:

"After all, the Star Palace has no self-consciousness, so this selection is very difficult to be absolutely precise. Therefore, being selected by five star palaces at the same time does not mean that you have all the advantages; it may also be that some of your shortcomings have been dug out by the corresponding star palace."

"..."

"Hehe, don't be so serious."

Looking at Li Ang, who was clearly embarrassed by her contradictory words, Lord Taurus, who couldn't help but laugh, smiled and said gently:

"I was just joking just now. You are a good child; I have always been very clear about this, and I have never doubted it. As for the Star Palace selection... you don't have to take it too seriously."

Speaking of this, seemingly remembering something, Lord Taurus's expression became somewhat complex as she instructed:

"Since you have been judged to have the qualification to practice secret arts, then go ahead and learn them with confidence. Don't have any pressure; Olivia and I will cover for you."

"Additionally, no matter how important this selection is, don't deliberately demand yourself according to the characteristics of a certain palace. No matter how great the Star Palace is, it is ultimately an anomalous object. Pay attention not to be influenced by it, and even more so, don't become its slave."

"?"

Hearing this, Li Ang's expression was slightly startled, and he looked at the Red-haired Bureau Chief. The Red-haired Bureau Chief, who was extremely familiar with Lord Taurus, had already discovered the abnormality in her words earlier, frowned, and asked softly:

"Lord Taurus, I feel that you are a bit different today compared to the past, a bit more cheerful... Did Aquarius say anything to you at the end? And was the content related to the Star Palace?"

"Mm... we did talk a few words about the Star Palace."

Not expecting that she would be discovered just by being unable to help but sigh, Lord Taurus glanced at the Red-haired Bureau Chief and confessed helplessly:

"Although Aquarius did many bad things and is not trustworthy, he had already completed the replacement at that time and was almost another 'me.' And based on my understanding of 'myself,' what he said in that state shouldn't be a lie."

"Aquarius told me that after completing the practice of secret arts and being selected as the holder of the corresponding star palace, one will be constantly influenced by the star palace, and the original 'characteristics' may move toward being biased and extreme after hundreds of years of reinforcement."

"Mm... you just need to know this yourselves; don't tell anyone else. I'm just giving Li Ang a reminder. If you really become a director of a certain palace, you can be a little more careful when using the Star Palace."

"Zzz"

【By carefully listening to the relevant account, you have obtained a large amount of information about "Star Dome Compass - Zodiac"... Your resistance to this anomalous object has increased significantly, and you are already able to shield yourself from deeper levels of influence.】

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