After eating the "delicious" nutritious lunch, Lu Lin studied his only skill for a while.
But there wasn't much progress.
The only good thing was the enhancement to his eyesight.
In the Star Core Cultivation era, the physical quality of humans greatly improved. Even ordinary people who hadn't successfully awakened could move gracefully, full of vigor, with increased lifespan.
It seemed understandable that awakened Lu Lin could see further.
After exiting the Consciousness Universe, Lu Lin checked various messages in the Biological Chip.
Senior Three Class 3 had a total of 112 students, among whom 27 had awakened successfully.
This awakening rate had exceeded Teacher Li's estimation of 20%, reaching 24%.
Lu Lin felt happy for Teacher Li.
With such a high awakening rate, it's almost certain that he'll get the title of Outstanding Teacher this year.
From Teacher Li's words, he learned that this year's overall awakening rate at Golden Sword High School was notably higher than in previous years.
In Tongyuan, it should be among the top-ranked schools.
Seeing Teacher Li emphasize the afternoon's message about skill guidance, Lu Lin smiled happily.
Being able to freely enjoy the treatment of a Federal Citizen sure felt good.
No secret team.
No scary laboratory.
No need to be endlessly studied.
Indeed, peace is true happiness.
After expressing this thought, Lu Lin suddenly slapped his forehead.
Almost forgot.
Mom and Dad must still be waiting for my news.
He checked the current time on Saturn; it should be lunchtime for his parents. Lu Lin directly dialed out.
"Beep..."
The call waited only a second before Mom quickly picked up.
Seeing Lu Lin lying on the sofa at home, Meng Yu's eyes lit up:
"Son."
"Did it happen?"
After asking, Meng Yu dared not speak, her eyes fixated on Lu Lin.
As if afraid that saying anything would lead to Lu Lin's failure to awaken.
Lu Lin's mouth curved up.
Showing four shining white teeth.
He nodded deeply.
"Of course!"
"Just look at whose son this is, inheriting such excellent genes. If I couldn't awaken, it would really be unjust to Mom and Dad..."
Lu Lin couldn't continue.
In front of him, Meng Yu couldn't hold back tears once he said "Of course."
Her teeth bit tightly on the lower lip, afraid her vulnerability would be seen by her son.
"Son, did you really... awaken successfully?"
Meng Yu's voice trembled, fearing it was just her wishful thinking.
"Yes, Mom, I did."
Lu Lin casually displayed his citizen information.
When Meng Yu saw the large, bold letters written after "Star Core Warrior," she finally broke down.
"I knew it, I knew it, my son would definitely awaken successfully."
"I knew it, I knew it..."
Meng Yu's tears flowed continually, and no matter how much she wiped, she couldn't stop them.
Lu Lin understood his mom's feelings deeply at that moment.
Don't mind Teacher Li saying in the car this morning that last year the awakening rate for examinees reached 9.98%, and Blue Star's awakening rate was close to 20%. But living in this era, they would hardly meet the prestigious Star Core Warriors.
Just like celebrities during the Earth era.
You could see news about them every time you scrolled casually on your phone, as if they were right beside you.
In reality, it wasn't so.
Star Core Warriors typically engage in cultivation, battles, interstellar travels, teachings...
The world of Star Core Warriors is 90% different from that of ordinary people.
Rarely seen, indeed.
Lu Lin, in his eighteen years, saw mostly classmates and teachers at school.
Lu Lin's parents worked in Saturn's cultivation zone for many years, facing the soil and skies daily, surrounded only by familiar workers and supervisors.
Star Core Warriors, in their world, are just like celebrities and famed figures on Earth.
They hear about them daily but never see them.
Now, Lu Lin's successful awakening means a breakthrough into a new societal level for their entire family, a qualitative change in life circumstances.
"Mom, mom, stop crying."
"Shouldn't you be happy that I've awakened successfully? Why are you crying?"
"Yes, no crying, no crying."
With her sleeve, Meng Yu wiped her tears, which she couldn't clean, smiling through tears—this appearance deeply moved Lu Lin.
"Son, you awakened, and Mom's joyful... Mom's just relieved. All these years, it's all been worthwhile."
"Yes, your Aunt Wang said right; wearing red sports shoes means good luck—everything goes smoothly."
Feeling excitedly, Meng Yu didn't know what else to say.
"Also, don't look in a mirror, otherwise good fortune might pass into the reflection."
"Don't feed the cat; today feeding the cat means tomorrow relying on others to feed you."
"Son, son, wait a minute, I'll call your dad."
Meng Yu babbled incoherently for a while before remembering to share the news with Lu Ping, her husband.
Lu Lin happily agreed, sitting on the sofa and waiting quietly.
When Dad Lu Ping heard about Lu Lin's successful awakening, he was stunned.
He took out his electronic cigarette from his pocket, and Lu Lin clearly saw his hands shaking.
"Good, good, good..."
Until the call ended, Dad kept repeating these words.
Nothing else came out.
"Alright, alright, it's none of your business now, go smoke your cigarette."
Disdainfully, Meng Yu pushed Lu Ping aside, walked away a bit, then quietly asked:
"Son, why don't you come back for a visit?"
"Mom wants to throw you a Promotion Banquet."
Carefully, Meng Yu put forth her idea, not fearing Lu Lin's rejection.
From childhood to now, Lu Lin had always been very sensible, with top-notch academic performance. If not, she wouldn't have gritted her teeth with Lu Ping, sacrificing everything and even taking a loan from Deep Space Bank to send Lu Lin to study on Blue Star.
Meng Yu roughly knew that after awakening successfully, Lu Lin might have less than a month of vacation.
Within this, he needed to fill in applications, select a University, wait for admissions, report.
A month's time seemed enough, but traveling back and forth between Blue Star and Saturn could delay three or four days.
"Alright, once I'm done with school business, I'll buy a ship ticket and return."
Facing his mom's request, Lu Lin agreed without hesitation.
Being rich without returning home is like wearing brocade clothes at night.
Having been raised by Mom and Dad to this point, Lu Lin, succeeding in his awakening, hoped Mom and Dad could share the joy of this moment.
Not to flaunt but at least to let others know that the decision Lu Ping Meng Yu made back then was right.
"Good, Mom will wait for you."
"By the way, son, don't you have something this afternoon?"
Hearing Meng Yu's words, Lu Lin snapped awake.
He glanced at the time; it was already 1 PM.
By 1:30, he still needed to return to school for skill guidance.
"There's something, yes."
"Mom, I won't chat further, I need to hurry to school."
"Go, hurry, every time it's always rushing."
Ending the call, Lu Lin changed shoes and stepped out.
He sprinted toward Golden Sword High School.
This time, he decided not to take a taxi and just ran earnestly.
But he wasn't sure which Guide would help them understand their skills.