Chapter 61: The Records Are Missing—Where Did Jiang Ruo Go?

The red‑stone‑gem‑like object before them instantly attracted Lin Caier's gaze.

The Goblin King's Crystal Core shimmered with perfect ruby‑like light, dazzling the eyes.

Jiang Chen handed the treasure to Lin Caier, smiling, "It's for you."

Lin Caier immediately sensed that the Crystal Core was unusual; when she held it, a wave of warmth spread through her body, dispelling the surrounding cold.

Her Detection Technique activated along with the appearance of the Crystal Core.

After the scan, she asked excitedly, "Is this the Goblin King's Crystal Core?"

Jiang Chen nodded. Earlier Lin Caier had given him an expensive Skill Scroll; when he uncovered the Goblin King's Crystal Core, he thought of giving it to Lin Caier, as Jiang Chen didn't want to owe too many favors.

Lin Caier cradled the ruby‑like Crystal Core, her eyes lighting up with admiration.

"Do you know its value?"

Jiang Chen shook his head, looking uncertain.

At first, when he learned about the Crystal Core at the Exchange, it was appraised at 100,000 Gold Coin.

But later Luo Tian told him it was worth at least 500,000 Gold Coin.

Jiang Chen thought it might be worth even more; otherwise the Young Guild Leader of the Huangtian Guild wouldn't have placed such importance on it.

He mobilized troops, taking people to seize the Instance's cooldown time to farm this item, but ultimately it was Jiang Chen who uncovered it.

Even though Death Mine Cave is only a low‑level Instance, the difficulty Jiang Chen cleared was Nightmare Difficulty, a difficulty that could readily overwhelm a crowd.

Lin Caier continued, "This is the core item of the Goblin King's Ring, a BOSS Jewelry, very valuable; if traded, the price should be around ten million—"

"right."

Ten million Gold Coin!

At first hearing, it is indeed frightening!

Jiang Chen was slightly surprised; ten million is a huge sum for ordinary people, while Luo's estimate was at least 500,000—how many times difference is that!

The Huangtian Guild's practice is unscrupulous; they might be deceiving uninformed people, trying to obtain this valuable item for just 100,000 Gold Coin.

Ten million Gold Coin is a figure that ordinary people could never reach in a lifetime.

But for Lin Caier, ten million may not be a big deal; after all, she can easily give away an Intermediate Skill Scroll worth ten million.

And when she gave it to Jiang Chen, she didn't even raise an eyebrow; it was truly "just give it."

She didn't blink; it was truly "just give it."

Lin Caier happily accepted the gift and said thank you.

Jiang Chen smiled faintly, looking at her with contentment, glad that she could accept it.

Afterward, Lin Caier led Jiang Chen to become familiar with Shenlong University's environment.

The university houses the Imperial Exchange and the University Exchange; the former trades with Gold Coin, while the latter uses points.

Some items cannot be purchased at the Imperial Exchange and can only be found at the University Exchange.

Besides the exchanges, Shenlong University also has dozens of Skill Training Grounds scattered throughout the campus.

Using a Skill Training Ground is not free; it costs points.

The Shenlong University Library, claimed to rival the Imperial Library, contains a vast collection of reference books.

While some books can be viewed for free, certain advanced materials also require points.

In short, without points you can barely move around the campus;

it only guarantees you won't starve.

Under Lin Caier'er's introduction, Jiang Chen began to become familiar with the academy.

In the Jiaowuchu, Jiang Chen completed the final enrollment procedures.

In fact, most of his paperwork had already been handled by Hong Jishi.

Because of Hong Jishi's influence, the teachers in the Jiaowuchu were very courteous to Jiang Chen.

In the Jiaowuchu, Jiang Chen inquired about Jiang Ruo's information.

After checking, there was indeed an enrollment record for Jiang Ruo.

However, now all information about her is completely blank.

Leaving the Jiaowuchu, Jiang Chen's eyes showed obvious worry.

Lin Caier'er comforted, "Jiang Ruo is your family, right?"

"Sister," Jiang Chen whispered.

He didn't understand why Jiang Ruo's data was blank.

The enrollment record shows Jiang Ruo indeed entered Shenlong University.

Lin Caier'er said, "Actually, blank data like this is normal."

Jiang Chen looked on, hoping to get an answer from Lin Caier'er.

"It's possible she went on a special mission issued by the school; some missions require secrecy, during which no data can be queried."

"It could also be that she has already left the academy; I mean"

"not dropping out, but joining an academy affiliated with the university."

"The university has many affiliated academies; they appear under school jurisdiction but are relatively independent."

"For example, the most famous is the Dragon Clan Academy; besides that there are Shenlong Academy, Feitian Academy, and so on."

"There are a dozen such academies; if one joins them, the data will also"

But since you've already come, you can always find it.

"So you don't need to

worry. Your sister might just

have joined a certain academy."

【61】 Listening to Lin Caier'er's explanation, Jiang Chen felt a little reassured.

【62】 He had already arrived at Shenlong University, though he couldn't locate Jiang Ruo right away.

【63】 But since he's already here, he can eventually find her.

【64】 He recalled

【65】 that Jiang Ruo's last

【66】 contact with him was already three months ago.

【67】 In these three months, there has been no news about her.

Perhaps it truly is carrying out a certain mission.

"Alright, alright, don't worry. Nothing will happen."

Lin Caier smiled and comforted Jiang Chen.

Her smile was warm like sunshine, and it also affected Jiang Chen.

"Thank you."

Lin Caier giggled, "Thanks for what? Come on, come on, let's get down to business."

"I came today not only to familiarize you with the Academy, but also because I have a mission on my hands."

In less than half a day, they merely traversed the school's public areas.

The school is enormous; the public areas make up less than a tenth of it.

There are many Academies within the school, and those not belonging to an Academy cannot enter at all.

Qianlong Xueyuan.

Inside, there were quite a few people, seemingly discussing something.

Lin Caier led Jiang Chen inside.

"Cai Er, you're back."

A tall woman saw Lin Caier and immediately greeted her.

Lin Caier giggled, "Sister Fang Hongxiu, I've brought the person along."

The woman looked at Jiang Chen, "Is this the one Lord Hong Shen mentioned?"

"Yes, him."

Lin Caier naturally pulled Sister Fang Hongxiu aside and introduced, "Jiang Chen, this year's National Top Scholar."

"Sister Fang Hongxiu, our Team Leader."

Fang Hongxiu introduced herself graciously, "Hello, I am Fang Hongxiu, Level 23, Elf Knight."

Jiang Chen said softly, "Jiang Chen, Level 17, Necromancer Summoner."

It was unclear whether, because he had been Job Changed to a necromancer for some time, Jiang Chen's overall aura now appeared considerably colder than before.

Fang Hongxiu, upon hearing Jiang Chen's brief self-introduction, simply nodded; actually she

also doesn't like people who babble like that.

Jiang Chen was concise and clear, appearing calm; at a glance, he seemed reliable.