Chapter 149: Take the Wool-Pulling to the End

This idea is wonderful.

But putting it into practice will definitely not be simple.

Lin Ke knows this, but having had his expectations raised, he decides to give it a try.

Clad in a small world, even if it's a flashy battle armor forged from an underdeveloped small world, he fights others.

Just imagining that scene is exhilarating.

Do you think my punch only has the force of a single punch?

Wrong.

It's an entire world!

What's a mountain pressing down?

I'll directly let you experience what a world-class face-slap is.

Do you think I only have this little bit of firepower?

Wrong.

I've stored an entire world's worth of weapons!

Compete with me in firepower, big guts.

Do you think I stopped to rest?

Wrong.

I just need a little time to convert the small world's source power into mental and magical power!

In a protracted battle, I've never feared anyone.

Who else?

The more I think about it, the more anticipating it becomes.

Lin Ke quickly gathered his scattered thoughts and returned to normal logical thinking mode.

Boldly hypothesize, carefully verify.

He didn't rush to let the 'seed' devour the Kailan seed now.

Before repeatedly verifying feasibility, conducting multiple experiments, and arriving at the final sorcery modification plan, Lin Ke would not risk the Kailan seed.

Also considering that the 'seed' is not fully developed, hasn't undergone alchemical processing, and cannot store foreign objects for long.

Thus he first took out the sorcery model scroll and the Kailan seed.

After thinking, Lin Ke did not retract the permission he granted Fulan Duo, and instructed: 'You don't have to stay cooped up here all day; you can go wherever you want and do whatever you like. As long as the 'seed' develops in a good direction.'

Lin Ke now is not completely destitute, but he really has no resources.

He can't even afford to keep the 'seed', which is obviously a major resource consumer.

He can only let Fulan Duo, who is a spirit, develop freely, tinker with internal circulation, and adjust the internal ecology.

'Alright, master.'

Fulan Duo obediently agreed.

After Lin Ke looked away, Fulan Duo glanced around the round tomb chamber that remained in its original state, waved her little hand, and directly sealed the tomb chamber.

She herself appeared on the surface of the 'continent' that had been reduced to a flat, square piece.

Since his father exchanged his life for his rebirth, he cannot remain immersed in grief.

He must pull himself together, live well each day, and live happily.

This way, his father in heaven will certainly also be pleased.

Fulan Duo gave herself a mental pep talk and began to busy herself.

The master is a kind-hearted person.

First, let's build him a big palace and a nice garden.

Lin Ke stored the Kailan Battle Armor sorcery model scroll and the Kailan seed, then began to think seriously.

Fulan Duo, having shared his knowledge and undergone a computation empowered by world source power, produced the idea—based on the 'seed' as core, imprinting the Kailan Battle Armor's innate sorcery.

This proves that, based on Lin Ke's existing knowledge structure, the feasibility of this idea can theoretically be seen.

The reason Fulan Duo could 'see' it while Lin Ke himself could not is due to the difference in computational power.

Lin Ke couldn't help but recall the 'Multithread Thinking State Card' that is currently cooling down.

Perhaps, by incarnating as a humanoid supercomputer equipped with top-tier AI, he could discern the feasibility of this idea and even grasp the direction for modifying the sorcery.

The 'Multithread Thinking State Card' still needs two days to cool down.

These two days also cannot be wasted in idle waiting.

Still, let's first follow the original plan, receive the large comprehensive laboratory, and begin the preparatory research work for flooding the 'paper'.

Two days passed quickly.

The heated discussion about Lin Ke on the 'forum' gradually subsided.

It was replaced by some other very explosive news,

such as the internal conflict between purebloods and half-bloods in the North District, and the origin of half-bloods;

such as the North District apprentices of the positive faction, heeding the provocation and incitement of the 'Pureblood Will', isolating the pureblood-halfblood teams of the Airis Team and the Melor Team;

such as during the Two Districts Grand Comparison, the South District's 'Sea Sail Alliance' was assigned to the opposing faction, and as a result of saying the wrong sentence, the entire group was slaughtered.

Among the many news items, the two things that most angered and left helpless the South District's Newbloods are:

First, after the Grand Comparison ended, that is, yesterday afternoon, the 'Sea Sail Alliance' forced the Newblood who misspoke to kneel and apologize to their North District apprentices, begging for forgiveness;

Second, Andrea Norman publicly revealed that she was forced to become an insider of the 'Pureblood Will', only to suffer a bombardment from her own side.

Both infuriating and inevitably, Newbloods with weak knees not only kneel themselves but also pull others to kneel with them;

Also helpless, the North District apprentices' backing is too great and too strong, causing despair and making it hard to see any hope of struggle.

Lin Ke couldn't be bothered to read those demoralizing remarks, insults, and bombastic talk.

Excessive complaining harms the gut; one should take a broad view of the scenery.

He was fairly satisfied with the Benevolent Brother Group's action efficiency, which let him quickly relinquish the top spot on the hot‑topic list.

It was quiet around him, with fewer odd stares, and that felt more comfortable.

The intake of the large comprehensive laboratory went smoothly.

The laboratory is situated in an eight‑story experimental building at the border of the south and north districts.

It is not far from the lake and adjoins several botanical gardens.

The lab is on the fifth floor, taking up a whole floor, and can house eight Paro‑wizard‑sponsored laboratories.

The space is very spacious, and all necessary facilities and equipment are present.

Botany, zoology, microbiology, human studies, pharmacology, witchcraft, alchemy, runic studies, and a comprehensive zone — nine divisions altogether.

Within each division, sub‑zones can be demarcated as needed.

What pleased Lin Ke most was that a project‑application opportunity arises every two months.

If the project application materials are prepared, one can apply to the academy for a free supply of experimental materials.

Naturally, the prerequisite is that the project's logic be self‑consistent and reasonable, showing feasibility and application prospects in the proposal report.

During the project, research progress must be reported periodically.

After completion, a final report must be submitted.

Financial limits are to be expected.

No matter how wealthy the academy is, it still has to guard against being endlessly milked, doesn't it?

Lin Ke readied himself to write a project application report immediately, in order to quickly apply to the academy for some experimental materials.

The project's direction is researching the causes of ecological imbalance in the shattered world of the Two Districts Grand Comparison, and exploring the reconstruction of ecological cycles.

If the application succeeds, it would be a case of killing several birds with one stone.

It would both relieve the embarrassment of empty pockets, find a source of credits, and help nurture seeds.

Mo Li and the Benevolent Brother Group watched Lin Ke take over the lab, then buried themselves in a huge pile of data.

They sensed that a life of nonstop research and experiments was about to begin.

Mo Li didn't mind; she was accustomed to it and was willing.

She then proactively did the preparatory work, sorting the water samples, soil, and specimens that everyone had brought into categories.

Some experimental materials were limited by conditions and not tested, or the data were insufficiently precise, requiring retesting and analysis, one by one.

They took the data printed out by Lin Ke and rebuilt the files according to standards.

These tasks may seem low‑tech and extremely tedious, but they are indispensable before research and experiments begin.

That is what a good research assistant is like.

Often, no words, gestures, or glances are needed.

She always prepares in advance.

The five brothers of the Benevolent Brother Group still retain some childishness and are rather playful.

Even the most lively‑minded Lynn and the most steady Aegio often cannot bear the boredom and want to find some fun.

However, what makes the Benevolent Brother Group feel somewhat relieved is that they originally had to lie low for a long period and could not leave the academy.

They could only stay in the increasingly boring academy and could not go to Ruowosith City for fun.

It would be better to follow the big boss into the lab, do some research, and run some experiments.

That way they could still learn something.

They would not waste time in vain.

As for why the Benevolent Brother Group cannot leave the academy for a long time.

The reason is simple.

For the remaining two months of this semester, Lin Ke himself intends not to leave the academy even a step.

He also wants Mo Li and the Benevolent Brother Group not to leave.

He also told the Social Anxiety Group to go to Ruowosith City less often, regardless of whether there is something going on.

In the many novels and visual works he had seen in his previous life, many protagonists were dragged down by people around them.

Luring the tiger away from the mountain, kidnapping, enticement, coercion…

The villains' commonly used tactics are fresh in Lin Ke's memory, so he naturally needs to guard against them.

Mo Li and the Benevolent Brother Group take Lin Ke's words very seriously.

They not only have no idea of leaving the academy.

Even when moving around inside the academy, they maintain a relatively high level of vigilance.

Evening.

Large comprehensive laboratory, living/working area.

"Boss, the funds are exhausted."

Ba Ke and Lynn approached after Lin Ke temporarily stopped filling out the project application materials.

Over the past two days, the Benevolent Brother Group split into several teams, each acting independently.

They made progress not only in forum public opinion,

and their contact with the Social Anxiety Group deepened,

and they also gained quite a bit in gathering experimental materials.

They donned as many layers of disguise as possible, using curiosity as a pretext, to purchase water samples, soil, specimens, research records, and experiment logs from some southern‑district comparative newbloods and northern‑district apprentices they could contact.

They spent dozens of Magic Stones to the last, obtaining many bottles, jars, specimen clips, and specimen bags.

Just moved into the comprehensive area of the new laboratory, haven't had time to tidy up yet.

Inside the comprehensive area, a small section has been specially designated for ecological system research and experiments.

"Your work has been done very well, thank you for your hard work these past two days."

After expressing his appreciation for Ba Ke and Lin En, Lin Ke then said: "For now, let's keep it like this; if there are further needs, I'll call on you."

Before confirming whether he could get a free pass to the academy, Lin Ke wasn't prepared to continue investing his own funds.

Mainly because there's no money left to invest. (covering face)

"Okay, boss."

Ba Ke and Lin En didn't ask further; after receiving the reply, seeing Lin Ke still busy, they voluntarily went to the comprehensive area to organize the materials they had collected.

Having followed Lin Ke for over two months, the Benevolent Brother Group's initiative is still quite good.

Lin Ke glanced over, feeling quite relieved.

Three or five people, seven or eight guns, the team is gradually growing and also gradually becoming stronger.

Working late into the night, Lin Ke only then left the laboratory with Mo Li and the Benevolent Brother Group.

Under the streetlights, everyone's shadows stretched out long.

Lin Ke took the initiative to speak, breaking the silence:

"In the coming period, our extracurricular focus will be on ecological system research and experiments, continuing the research that couldn't be done or completed during the Two Districts Grand Comparison due to lack of conditions.

I believe there won't be few people who share this idea.

Time is tight, the task is heavy, we'll be very busy—make sure you're mentally prepared."

Even if few people in the southern district's newbloods have research and experiment awareness, the northern district apprentices will certainly not be few.

Lin Ke saw the opportunity to "harvest credits," and others naturally could notice it too.

After Sophie Lucia's two "snatchings," Lin Ke attaches great importance to this aspect.

He doesn't want to crawl slowly in research and experiments, painstakingly produce results, only to find someone else has already jumped ahead, published a "paper," and taken the "credits."

"No problem, boss."

Ba Ke thumped his chest repeatedly, making a bold declaration: "Even if I eat and sleep in the laboratory, I can endure it."

"Good, since you're so sincere, I'll satisfy you."

Lin Ke immediately went along with Ba Ke's words, giving him a taste of his own medicine.

"Hehe..."

Ba Ke scratched his head, gave an embarrassed smile.

He was just blowing hot air, making a show—how could he really eat and sleep in the laboratory?

I'm sure the boss is just teasing him.

Lin En thought a bit longer and asked: "Boss, if that's the case, will the experimental materials we've collected be insufficient?"

His worry is not unfounded.

Over a thousand people from the northern district participated in the Two Districts Grand Comparison; even if we take one-tenth, there are still at least over a hundred people with a "research" mindset.

That's over a hundred competitors.

Moreover, among the northern district apprentices there are plenty of wealthy ones who pave the way with large amounts of magic stones—how could they fail to collect experimental materials?

They might even monopolize them.

Thinking of this, Lin En couldn't help but feel relieved that the boss chose such an early timing for them to act.

Unfortunately, the quantity is just too small.

Does Lin Ke know about this?

Of course he does.

Is there a way to change this situation?

Submitting a project application to the academy is the way.

"It's fine, I have it figured out."

Since the matter is still uncertain, Lin Ke didn't rush to announce it, merely giving everyone a reassurance: "No matter what, our experimental materials will not be lacking."

Worst case, he'll just contact Eric or Moluo, take out part of the research results, and exchange them for experimental materials.

Compared to "credits," Lin Ke still values the cultivation of "seeds" more.

If we can have both, grasp both, and both be firm, that would be perfect.

At this moment Mo Li spoke up: "How are you arranging for Betty and the others? They told Dice today that they're willing to formally join our team—what's your opinion? Should we allow them now, or observe for a while longer?"

While speaking, Mo Li recalled a school regulation and reminded: "Teams with ten or more members must apply to the academy to establish an official organization. Don't forget this."

There are so many apprentice organizations in the southern and northern districts, such as the Newblood Mutual Aid Society, the Sea‑Sailing Alliance, Pureblood Will, and Ultimate Glory—all developed this way.

Lin Ke understands the academy's regulation and already has a counter‑strategy; he immediately replied: "Tomorrow I'll go see Paro Wizard to report some matters. We'll decide on this after I return."

"Okay."

Mo Li nodded.

Allowing the Social Anxiety Group to join the team and applying to the academy to establish an organization—why must we first report to Paro Wizard?

Naturally out of reverence.

After chatting about this, we've already arrived downstairs at Mo Li's dormitory building.

Seeing Mo Li off, Lin Ke and the Benevolent Brother Group returned to their respective dorms.

The next day.

The morning schedule remains as before.

After lunch, Lin Ke went alone to the administrative building.

Entering the long‑unused thesis review office, he met Paro Wizard.

After the usual greetings, Lin Ke got straight to the point and stated his main purpose.

After hearing Lin Ke's ideas about the project application and the specific project, the Paro wizard remained silent for a long time.

In the end, he still failed to keep his composure, and the corners of his mouth split into an ever‑widening grin.

In a rather strange tone, he said:

"The academy's wool will sooner or later be plucked clean by you lot."

"I have already received three similar project applications today."

"Free experimental material—you wouldn't not use it, right?"

"Good fellow, that's really impressive."

"Each one is more ruthless than the last."

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