Chapter 163: Yilan

Gao De had thought that choosing sixteen courses at once would appear somewhat shocking.

However, he still did it.

First, the things exposed by this matter itself would not bring him any covetousness from others.

If the magic user level increased too fast, so fast that it didn't conform to common sense and had no trace to follow, then he would have to worry a little.

Because there will always be people with ulterior motives who feel that he might have obtained some treasure or cultivation secret, and will try every means to force or lure it out of him.

But what he showed was just that his "learning ability" was so strong that it didn't conform to common sense, so it was no big deal.

Learning ability is something that has no trace to follow and no reason to speak of.

Others can't do anything except envy or jealousy.

Second, the rules of Cyrus Academy are clearly "credits are king."

He now has the ability to get more credits, but chooses not to use them in order to keep a low profile; isn't that a fool?

Moreover, creating a "genius" persona can also gain convenience in many aspects.

There must be some drawbacks, but overall, the benefits definitely far outweigh the drawbacks.

Most importantly, even if you don't look at the pros and cons, following his nature, Gao De would still do so.

In his previous life, he was a "top student" from childhood to adulthood.

However, the speed of the ripples caused by choosing sixteen courses at once still exceeded Gao De's expectations.

And the first person to make trouble was also someone Gao De didn't expect.

"Don't you still have eight courses that haven't been finished? Why did you choose eight more? Are you crazy?"

"Even if you have more talent, you can't squeeze your energy like this, otherwise it will only be counterproductive."

As soon as he arrived at the rune workshop, Gao De faced the "questioning" of He Xi, who had been waiting for a long time.

As the head of the Rune Department, even if He Xi Okenli was squeezed out, he still had this source of information.

"This amount of course learning hasn't reached the point of squeezing my energy."

Facing He Xi, Gao De had to make up a reason, "Except for your Runology, which makes me a little strained, the other courses are very easy for me and don't require much energy at all."

"I also chose eight new courses to study after attending classes for two months, familiarizing myself with the situation, and confirming that I had more than enough capacity to learn."

Gao De's words seemed like a lot, but they translated into five words: "I am gifted."

But as it happens, the person who knows Gao De's talent best in the entire academy is He Xi.

He recalled Gao De's talent in Runology and finally had no power to refute the "gifted" in Gao De's mouth.

If Gao De's learning talent in other courses is also like this in Runology, then indeed, even a dozen courses would not be much pressure for Gao De.

After all, Gao De's learning load in Runology is already more than ten times that of magic user students of the same level.

"Then you grasp it yourself... don't delay the learning of Runology; the knowledge of other courses is not valueless, but there is still a gap compared to Runology." He Xi instructed helplessly.

For Gao De, he is actually very "indulgent" and basically does not interfere with any of Gao De's ideas.

Because He Xi understands that with Gao De's talent in Runology, giving him too many rules and arranging a rigid route would instead limit his growth.

The news of studying sixteen courses at the same time was only spreading in a small range for the time being and had not yet reached the students' ears.

But this is only a matter of time.

But Gao De doesn't care about these.

If you want to pay attention, then pay attention.

It just so happens to let these students feel what is called the oppressive power of a "top student."

1st of the Ice-Sealed Month.

Two of the eight new elective courses Gao De chose started today.

"Magic Medicine" in the morning, "Pharmacology Research" in the afternoon.

Both are courses Gao De is very interested in.

Magic Medicine is a course that combines theory and practice.

And the Pharmacology Research class is mainly based on theoretical knowledge, which is also the type of course Gao De is best at.

In the "flow" state blessed by 【Guidance+】, even the most obscure theoretical knowledge will become simple, clear, and easy to understand.

Afternoon, Pharmacology Research class lecture classroom.

The huge room was filled with more than thirty students.

"Pharmacology Research" is a required branch course of "Pharmacology," and "Pharmacology" has always been the most popular magic skill, so it is not surprising that there are many people.

"Everyone, I am the instructor for your subsequent Pharmacology Research class." A middle-aged magic user with a square face and a long beard stood on the podium, introducing himself to all the students in a calm tone.

However, Gao De had no heart to pay attention to this at this time.

Since entering the classroom, he had a feeling of being pricked by thorns.

It seemed like someone in the classroom had been staring at him. He looked for the source of this feeling for a long time, and now he finally found the source.

That was a short, dark, and thin boy sitting in the corner.

Gao De didn't know him, but for some reason, this person frequently paid attention to him.

Gao De seized an opportunity, and while the short student cast his gaze again, he turned his head directly to look at him.

Generally speaking, in this situation, the other party should feel guilty and avoid eye contact.

Unexpectedly, this short student didn't avoid it at all, looking directly at Gao De.

In the other party's gaze, Gao De saw a heavy meaning similar to provocation.

But it wasn't that extreme, not to the point of provocation.

Perhaps calling it a declaration of war would be more appropriate?

Who is this person?

Gao De frowned slightly, didn't figure it out, and finally took his attention back.

Listening to the class is important.

The "flow" state of 【Guidance+】 can indeed give him a cheating-like learning speed.

But the premise is that he listens to the class carefully and masters the basic knowledge well.

If you don't listen to anything and your brain is empty, what is the use of your thinking being active?

The two-hour Pharmacology Research class ended, and Gao De got up to leave.

But he didn't expect that the short boy didn't give up, and actually got up and blocked Gao De's way.

This action immediately attracted the attention of other students in the classroom.

It seems that everyone is quite concerned about that short boy.

"Gao De." The short boy stood in front of Gao De.

"Who are you?" Gao De frowned.

"Don't pretend, you can't not know me." The short student raised his neck high.

Who is this person? Gao De asked helplessly: "Are you very famous?"

The short student was silent for a moment, seemingly not knowing how to answer.

Admitting that he is very famous is a bit shameful, and not admitting it feels wrong.

He thought for a while and finally chose to report his family name, "My name is Yilan."

A bit familiar. Gao De heard this name, thought about it carefully, and finally remembered who it was.

It is that 14-year-old 1st-circle magic user genius.

"What's the matter with you looking for me?" Gao De asked earnestly.

He didn't care how genius Yilan was, and besides, even a genius can't stop people from leaving class! "The instructor originally told me to spend my time and energy on learning spells." Yilan's instructor is the Minister of the Spell Department, so it's not surprising that there would be such a suggestion.

"So I was originally prepared to focus on learning spells in the first year, and I didn't want this freshman credit first place that much."

"I am already a 1st-circle magic user, I don't need Ascension Water, it's fine to give it to you, just consider it as carrying forward the style."

"But..." Yilan paused and said fiercely: "I heard from Shadi that you said you wanted to surpass me in credits."

"If you say so, I don't intend to let it go."

"This freshman credit first place will only be let to you by me; it is impossible for you to snatch it from my hands," Yilan said word by word heavily: "If you change your words now, I can still give you a chance."

Is this excessive self-esteem? Gao De was helpless.

He had met people with this kind of personality in his previous life; they had poor backgrounds but good grades, so they were arrogant and inferior.

Precisely because the only thing they could show off was their "grades," they paid extra attention to the vanity of "grades."

"Oh, I see." Gao De nodded and responded.

"First place in credits, each depends on ability, no need to let." He said earnestly.

Compared to Yilan's aggressiveness, Gao De appeared too calm.

In this comparison, who is good and who is bad is immediately apparent.

Yilan obviously discovered this point, and the watching eyes of other students made Yilan, who regarded himself highly, turn red.

"I heard from the instructor that in order to surpass me in credits, you chose sixteen courses at once..."

Out of shame and anger, Yilan gritted his teeth and said: "But the academy's courses are not something you can get credits for just by attending; you have to pass the assessment."

"Sixteen courses, it is absolutely impossible for you to finish learning!"

"It is even more impossible to surpass me in credits!"

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