He had not expected that his visit this time would coincidentally coincide with the critical moment of mutation for the Clone Octopus.
Fang Ze simply pulled a chair out of the shadows, sat down, and then started to watch the Clone Octopus's transformation patiently.
When Fang Ze had first acquired the octopus, it had been only the size of a palm. After feeding it more than 200 pounds of mutton, the octopus had grown to resemble a heap of meat.
Perhaps it was because it was an invertebrate, lacking a skeleton, but when it sprawled on the ground, it resembled a pile of sludge, the bloodstains and stench of blood on it imparting a disgusting, sinister feeling.
Yet, it was this ugly-looking creature that began to change rapidly before Fang Ze's eyes.
Its soft body began to shrink, and its eight tentacles entwined two by two, taking the shape of human limbs.
Subsequently, its form elongated, and its massive head started to move downward.
Fang Ze's gaze was fixed on the transformation of the Clone Octopus.
Visible to the naked eye, it seemed as though bones were forming inside the octopus, increasingly giving structure to its flaccid body.
Facial features began to emerge gradually on its head, its tentacles fully fused into limbs, and even fingers were distinguished.
Then, hair and eyebrows began to sprout bit by bit on its head and face.
Before Fang Ze's eyes, it became more and more like him...
Thus, Fang Ze watched it intently for five minutes.
Finally, when a pair of hands tore through the wet biological membrane that enveloped it, a completely naked clone, identical in appearance to Fang Ze, emerged in front of him.
Fang Ze walked over with a hint of amazement and extended his hand to inspect the body structure of this Clone Avatar.
It was exactly the same as Fang Ze's own body.
Even Fang Ze himself could see no difference.
Even the skin color and some scars were perfectly replicated.
Although Fang Ze knew that the world had various magical powers and creatures, the sight of such a perfect clone still filled him with wonder.
While contemplating this, Fang Ze followed the methods previously informed by the Late-Night Investigation Room, closed his eyes slightly, and tried to control the Clone Body.
After a moment, when Fang Ze reopened his eyes, what stood before him was a dressed, vacant-eyed version of himself; clearly... his consciousness had transferred to the Clone Body, and he could now move freely.
Fang Ze began to try controlling the body, moving it little by little.
Initially a bit awkward, he gradually became more adept at maneuvering.
Aside from feeling that this body was not very strong, a bit weak, and seemingly lacking in the strength to exert effort, he found no other differences from his original body.
However, this wasn't a defect of this body, but rather because Fang Ze's original body had undergone multiple Body Tempering processes, and had long since become powerful enough to rival Disaster Creatures.
In comparison, perhaps this Clone Body was at the level of a normal person.
While thinking this, Fang Ze sent his thoughts back and returned to his original body, and instantly, the overwhelming strength that seemed to control everything returned to him.
Next, Fang Ze began to attempt controlling both bodies at the same time.
Whether it was his previous experience controlling Void Eye or as Qing Ya had said, that tempering the flesh also strengthened the spirit, Fang Ze quickly adjusted to controlling both bodies at the same time, just like before, with only a little unease at first.
Half an hour later, two neatly dressed Fang Zes sat opposite each other, now conversing,
"Odd numbers change, and even numbers stay the same."
"The sign depends on the quadrant."
After finishing, both Fang Zes laughed together.
Truth be told, although he was accustomed to controlling two bodies, seeing himself converse with himself still felt incredibly bizarre and mystical to Fang Ze...
It was as if... his spirit was on the verge of splitting...
This made him admire Director Pang greatly.
If he found controlling two avatars so odd, how did Director Pang manage to simultaneously control a dozen, or even dozens of avatars without going mad?
After the experience, Fang Ze did not continue to exert himself but let the Clone Avatar enter hibernation and stowed it away in the closet.
Afterward, he returned to his office, lay down on the sofa fully clothed, and fell asleep...
The night passed without incident.
The next day, Fang Ze, with the results of the previous day's student examinations in hand, visited Shen Yayun's office.
Shen Yayun, now far more attentive than when she had been arrogant during their encounter the day before, stood up to please Fang Ze by offering him water as soon as she saw him. Knowing that Fang Ze was here to submit student materials, she was even more proactive in inquiring about his plans for the assignments of these students.
Since Fang Ze had already given up on this group of students, he hadn't made any special arrangements for them, merely asking Shen Yayun to follow the standard procedure, normal rank, and normal arrangements.
Shen Yayun, cunning as she was, could guess Fang Ze's intentions from his demeanor... hence, she directly blacklisted the group of students in her mind.
She planned not to meddle with their ranks, but to assign them to internships in weaker departments or directly to the Execution Department as military commissioners.
After discussing that matter, Fang Ze also asked about the progress of his two training plans.