Chapter 396

Lei Mu took two deep breaths, the redness on her cheeks still not faded, forcing herself to calm down and mutter.

"Sister, sister, it looks like the master has improved his emotional intelligence a lot again! He actually said something so charming."

Lei Muleimu nodded in deep agreement, then said.

"Lei Muleimu, you go back to work! I'll stay with the master."

Lei Mu said nothing more, nodded, then turned and continued handling the villa's household chores.

"Has anything happened at home while I was away?"

Su Han's first question to Lei Muleimu was, as usual, about the state of the household.

"Nothing happened!"

Lei Muleimu first shook her head, then hesitated before whispering, "But not long ago, I saw a news report!"

"News?"

Su Han raised an eyebrow, silently wondering: could all those rumors about me still not have died down? The possibility seemed plausible.

But there were so many rumors—why would Lei Muleimu single this one out? Without considering what Su Han was thinking, Lei Muleimu explained seriously, "The Chinese government held the first National Spirit Energy Competitors Championship!"

"The participants are outstanding students from various Spirit Energy universities! Of course, entries are submitted by universities as teams."

"Is that so?"

Su Han fell into thought.

Lei Muleimu continued, "I heard online that if someone stands out in this national competition, they'll receive generous rewards... Moreover, the final rankings of Spirit Energy students from each prestigious university will determine the future rankings of those universities."

"It seems that depending on each school's ranking, the state will allocate resources differently."

Su Han's brow furrowed slightly, sensing an underlying meaning.

The first Spirit Energy Competitors Championship has begun.

And it targets students—does this mean the state is further promoting Spirit Energy cultivation and elevating its status?

"It seems those three Imperial-level ferocious beasts that appeared not long ago scared a lot of the higher-ups."

Su Han thought for a moment and understood exactly what was going on.

The Imperial-level ferocious beasts breaking through the boundaries must have made the authorities feel threatened, prompting them to push harder for widespread cultivation, hoping to boost the nation's overall strength.

But soon, another doubt arose in Su Han's mind: "Lei Muleimu, how does this news relate to me?"

Lei Muleimu paused, gazing deeply at Su Han, then slowly spoke her final sentence.

"This competition... is being held in Jianghai City!"

Su Han fell silent instantly, his eyes flickering for a moment.

He understood.

"Lei Muleimu, you're right... there might indeed be my influence!"

This is a national-level competition encompassing every prestigious university across the country, with official backing.

It even implies that the competition rankings will become the future university rankings, with resources allocated according to those rankings—its importance is unimaginable.

Normally, such a competition should be held in Beijing or Shanghai.

Even if held in Shencheng or Guangzhou, many would accept it.

But holding it in Jianghai City? That's truly unexpected.

What's special about Jianghai City? It's just a small southern city.

If they absolutely had to hold it in the south, wouldn't Jin Ling—the ancient capital of six dynasties—be a better choice? Ultimately, the only possible reason to hold it in Jianghai City is...

Su Han. Aside from Su Han, Jianghai City has nothing that could catch the attention of the nation's rulers.

"But from this perspective,"

Su Han thought for a moment and asked, "Has anyone come to see me recently?"

"No one!"

Lei Muleimu clearly understood Su Han's meaning: "No one has called you! Everything has been perfectly calm!"

"Then it's none of my business!"

Su Han nodded and dismissed it outright.

Even if my presence caused this competition to be held in Jianghai City, so what? Su Han had already made up his mind—he refused to emerge.

Do whatever you want. It has nothing to do with me.

Don't bother me.

Afterward, Su Han chatted with Lei Muleimu about current affairs.

Overall, it was clear that China was indeed promoting Spirit Energy cultivation, making many policy adjustments to that end.

After finishing their conversation, Lei Muleimu bowed and went to help Lei Mu with the household chores.

Su Han returned to his room, went out to the balcony garden, lay on a wicker chair, basked in the sun, and entered the Society chat room.

Magical Girl Illya: "I was terrified! Just got home and almost got caught! Luckily, I turned myself into Spirit Form—I'm so smart."

Tony Isn't the Richest: "No... I think this kind of thing can't be hidden forever. You should tell your family sooner."

Become My Son: "True! If they're really family, they'll surely understand this kind of thing."

Miss Xia Shizi: "No... as an ordinary person..."

"If my own family really experienced something like this, I'd just be terrified."

My Sister Is Not Cute: "So do you still think Illya's family in the Magical Girl Illya world are ordinary people?"

Fallen Angel Twelve-Winged Black Cat Clan: "It's impossible to think they're ordinary people..."

Magical Girl Illya: "... So does that mean I really have noble bloodline? And a huge fortune waiting for me to inherit?"

Xiao Tongtong: "Impossible... don't indulge in daydreams."

Xiao Tongtong: "How could there really be parents who are clearly wealthy but deliberately take their children to suffer in an ordinary family?"

"It's still possible... after all, no one can fathom a magician's thoughts."

Ti Qie Hui Li: "You focus on those family matters... I care only about..."

Ti Qie Hui Li: "A supremely powerful demigod hero! Hmm... I'm so envious."

"If only I had a bodyguard like that..."

Magic Girl Illya: "He's not a bodyguard! He's my good friend."

Wei Bo: "I'm thinking! How do I return to Zhong Ta?"

Wei Bo: "Should I, at night, ride the Divine Wheel of Shenwei and crash straight into Zhong Ta...? No, that's too conspicuous."

Wei Bo: "Forget it, I'll just return quietly and properly."

Wei Bo felt a strong urge to return to his alma mater in grand fashion now that he had made something of himself.

But after thinking it over, Alexander was strong, yet not invincible.

What if some high-ranking figure in Zhong Ta found him too showy and took offense?

Even if he wasn't afraid, problems would surely arise.

In summary, Wei Bo chose to follow his heart.

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