Chapter 153: Not only freedom, but the Magic Stone also has

You go first.

Lin Ke handed the "paper" registry and the large box containing the Magic Stone to Mo Li, instructing,

"Then directly publish the 'paper'. If I don't come up later, you call Ba Ke, Lin En and the others over to accompany you back to the dormitory."

Okay.

Mo Li received the things and obediently agreed.

Not dragging him down is the greatest support she can give Lin Ke right now.

Want to chat?

Meng Luo gestured to the people he brought, making way for a path, letting Mo Li go upstairs, then amiably said to Lin Ke,

Chat.

Lin Ke nodded in agreement and walked over to the side.

Meng Luo waved his hand, signaling his people not to follow too closely, and walked toward Lin Ke.

"What do you say? Don't you want to go pull a job together? It's a rare opportunity—those who besieged us, forcing us to dig tunnels and sneak away through holes, are all gathered together."

Seeing Lin Ke's cold face, unwilling to speak first, Meng Luo broke the silence and brought up a topic.

No.

Lin Ke coldly refused.

Alright.

Meng Luo smacked his lips, dropping a bombshell: "I heard Huo Ke. Lu Qi Ya is trying to mobilize several apprentice groups in the South District close to the North District to deal with you and your 'Do Anything Freedom'."

Speaking, Meng Luo asked puzzledly: "How did you come up with such a weird name?"

People fear fame, pigs fear getting fat.

The playful "Do Anything Freedom" registration approval came out less than two days ago, and already everyone knows about it.

It has even become a point of entry for enemies to deal with Lin Ke.

Who Huo Ke. Lu Qi Ya is, Lin Ke naturally knows.

North District third-year apprentice, Vice President of the Pureblood Will, third-rank wizard apprentice.

Lin Ke guessed that the killing of him during the Two Districts Grand Comparison was likely arranged and carried out by this person.

Cui Xi. Lu Qi Ya is merely an executor.

Meng Luo first brought up Huo Ke. Lu Qi Ya's name, then mentioned what he plans to do, just to stir Lin Ke's emotions.

He tried this to get Lin Ke to agree to go along and cause trouble, smashing people's venues.

Under the academy's restriction that makes it inconvenient to use high-power runic items and magical devices, once a conflict breaks out, Lin Ke's ability to cast his magic without interval can serve as a field-suppressing killer.

Surprise attacks and strong assaults, the effect is superb.

Moreover, the grudges of the times will also be attracted by Lin Ke.

He really plays a good hand of abacus.

So what?

Lin Ke coldly said, "Not going is not going; saying more is useless."

Just consider it helping a friend.

Seeing Lin Ke unmoved by persuasion, Meng Luo switched tactics, playing the emotion card: "We've fought side by side; aren't we friends?"

If you consider me a friend,

Lin Ke looked into Meng Luo's eyes and said seriously, "You shouldn't keep asking me to go with you."

Why?

Meng Luo blinked, showing a puzzled expression.

He seems truly not to understand Lin Ke's meaning.

Whether he truly doesn't understand or is pretending not to, Lin Ke doesn't care.

He simply opened up, expressing his attitude more thoroughly.

We are not the same.

Lin Ke said very seriously, "I come from a humble background—no background, no power, no strength. Every step I take, I tremble with fear."

Sometimes, for my own interests, also due to certain aspects of my temperament, I have to offend people.

But this does not mean I enjoy offending people.

Many things, you can do, Ai Rui Si can do, Huo Ke, Cui Xi, Su Fei and a few of the Lu Qi Ya can also do.

I cannot do.

You all have families, you all have backing.

Even if you go overboard, there is still room for maneuver.

I have none.

I only have myself.

Only my own life.

Lin Ke stared into Meng Luo's eyes, word by word, tone indifferent:

"If, if anyone wants to take away the only life I possess, no matter what method he intends to use, he must consider whether he can bear the corresponding consequences."

While speaking, Lin Ke did not again rely on Hannibal's image, nor did he deliberately exude killing intent.

He merely had a blank expression, utter calm.

But the more so, Meng Luo dared not rashly respond.

A biting dog does not bark.

Moreover, he feels guilty.

Lin Ke gave Meng Luo another deep look, then walked leisurely toward the experimental building.

The dozen or so Northern District apprentices who had come with Meng Luo blocked the way, unwilling to let them through.

Lin Ke snorted coldly, his thoughts moved, and in an instant he summoned a dozen or so ice cones, which hovered in the air.

A stance of attacking outright if the path isn't yielded.

The barefoot fear nothing from those wearing shoes.

Meng Luo wore shoes, while Lin Ke was barefoot.

Meng Luo certainly didn't want to capsize in a gutter.

This is Lin Ke's confidence.

Seeing this, Meng Luo knew Lin Ke was willing to completely break ties with him, even if it meant making his stance clear.

Since things have come to this, let's leave it as is.

He waved his hand, signaling to make way and let Lin Ke pass.

Don't let a real conflict break out.

That would be embarrassing.

"Just a slight threat, and you let him swagger away?"

A Northern District apprentice, feeling resentful, couldn't help but complain, "Where do we put our face?"

"Alright, don't speak sarcastically."

Meng Luo's face fell, he shouted impatiently, "If we don't let him go, what else can we do? Fight? Without magical implements, who can beat him? Is it you, me, or all of us together?"

The Northern District apprentice who had spoken up had also witnessed Lin Ke's instantaneous outburst of fierce firepower; his face twitched a few times, and he said nothing more.

I really don't know how this person trained, how he could have mastered magical techniques to such proficiency!

A group came in mighty numbers, yet left looking dejected.

To meet up with Ai Rui Si and her companions.

"How was it? Did you hit a wall?"

Upon seeing Meng Luo and his group's demeanor, Ai Rui Si burst out laughing, "I told you not to come hard, but you wouldn't listen. This time you've lost face, right?"

"What do you say, what gives him such courage?"

Meng Luo still couldn't understand why Linke Grand would rather break ties with him than go along to smash the "Pureblood Will" venue, he asked sullenly.

Ai Rui Si had already watched the entire process on the "livestream" that Meng Luo had activated from the start.

She knew what Meng Luo was asking about.

She also knew the answer to the question.

After thinking, Ai Rui Si said succinctly, "Because he must be this brave."

Meng Luo pursed his lips, still not quite understanding.

After all, being in a high position for too long, how could he understand the helplessness of the lower ranks?

Or perhaps he simply disdains to understand.

"Forget it, let's not worry about him; we'll go ourselves."

Meng Luo said somewhat sulkily, "It's as if without him we couldn't get anything done."

Ai Rui Si didn't respond, merely recalling in her heart the glance Lin Ke had deliberately given the "livestream" equipment before leaving.

That calm gaze, that calmness concealing a warning.

"Looks like we need to be more careful from now on, can't go overboard."

Thus admonishing herself in her heart, Ai Rui Si's face showed a pure, innocent smile like a little girl who'd found a fun toy.

Seeing this, Meng Luo shivered.

Who knows what fun thing or fun person this person before him has recalled.

If it's a person, I hope it's that guy Linke Grand.

Let him properly experience what it means to be a madman, a lunatic, a crazy woman.

He even dared to let a crazy woman kiss him and then posted the photo.

Aren't you afraid the Clark family will force him to marry Ai Rui Si?

Meng Luo originally thought he was already bold enough.

He didn't expect there to be someone even braver than him.

When he was merely testing the waters a little, it was already put into practice.

"Go, go, go."

No longer thinking about Linke Grand, Meng Luo urged them on.

A group, now even larger, set off toward a not‑far destination.

Target, the gathering of the Cixi Luqia Organization;

Purpose, to smash the venue!

Meanwhile,

In the laboratory.

"How is it?"

Upon seeing Lin Ke, Mo Li immediately asked with concern.

She had just been looking down through the window, monitoring the situation's progress.

Seeing Lin Ke enter the building safely, she finally moved her finger that had been pressing the emergency aid function on her Portable Smart Brain.

"It's fine."

Lin Ke replied lightly, "Just laying it all out to make things clear."

You won't come bother me again?

Mo Li still felt somewhat uneasy, worrying.

We'll talk about it then.

Lin Ke didn't really want to say something uncertain, so he could only answer like that.

Mo Li showed understanding and actively changed the topic: "All seven papers have been submitted, and they are under review."

Hmm.

Lin Ke nodded; this was the real matter: "Nothing going on?"

No.

Then that's good.

Hmm.

After chatting a few sentences, neither of them felt like continuing the conversation.

They each took out their portable smart brains to read materials and documents.

No matter what happens, studying cannot fall behind.

By noon, nearing mealtime, the two left the lab and headed for the cafeteria.

Boss, there's something lively to see on the forum.

The Benevolent Brother Group and the Social Anxiety Group had been waiting outside the cafeteria on purpose; upon seeing Lin Ke and Mo Li, Ba Ke anxiously blurted out, announcing there was gossip to be had.

What's the commotion?

Lin Ke asked casually, "Did someone get into a fight over in the North District?"

Huh, Boss, you've already seen it?

Ba Ke's expression shifted from slightly expecting Lin Ke's follow‑up to now being surprised and doubtful.

The boss usually doesn't waste time browsing the forum.

How did you find out so early this time?

Lin En was sharp‑eyed; he noticed Mo Li's expression was off and recalled that both sides of the commotion had dealt with the boss before.

Especially Ai Rui Si and Meng Luo.

He couldn't help wondering whether Ai Rui Si and Meng Luo had previously approached the boss, hoping to use him as a tool.

Thinking this, Lin En lightly patted Ba Ke's shoulder and gave Ai Ji Ao a glance.

The two understood the meaning respectively.

Ba Ke fell silent.

Ai Ji Ao then brought up another matter:

"Boss, someone came to me asking if they could join Do Anything Free. Speaking of which, should our Do Anything Free recruit outsiders? If so, what would the recruitment criteria be?"

Di Jie glanced at the three members of the Social Anxiety Group, seeing they were still somewhat inhibited, and said: "Boss, over the past couple days some people have also approached Betty and the others, wanting to connect with us through them."

Hmm-hmm.

Betty nodded repeatedly to vouch for Di Jie, at a high frequency, like a chick pecking at grain.

Yes, boss.

Mi De spoke in a muffled voice, as if afraid Lin Ke wouldn't believe him.

Hmm.

Since joining the team during the Two Districts Grand Comparison, the usually silent Te Li also stepped forward to testify.

Lin Ke didn't immediately give his decision, but instead looked at Mo Li to ask for her opinion: "What do you think?"

No need to rush.

Mo Li thought carefully and said, "We're fine as we are. More people would just bring a lot of trouble."

Good.

Lin Ke immediately voiced his agreement: "Then it's settled—Do Anything Free will not recruit outsiders for now."

Alright, we'll listen to the boss and the senior sister.

Ai Ji Ao acknowledged and stepped back.

Let's eat.

Lin Ke waved his hand, leading everyone into the cafeteria.

Under a slightly strange atmosphere, lunch ended hastily.

They also didn't give the Benevolent Brother Group and the Social Anxiety Group much time to rest.

After the meal, Lin Ke immediately gathered everyone and brought them to the lab.

Just scraping by on a few credits—how could that justify such a fully equipped, high‑end lab, or such a grown‑sized research team?

We need to get the facilities and equipment running, and even more so to unleash the team's combat power.

Do more research, run more experiments, produce more results, earn more credits, and earn more magic stones.

However, Lin Ke's capitalist demeanor had been reined in a bit, not too blatant.

Before assigning tasks, he first brought out a large box.

Woohoo!

Seeing it, Ba Ke immediately let out a cheer.

Everyone else's faces also showed delight.

Sharing money—how wonderful to hear!

Who wouldn't be happy?

Mo Li, you come.

Lin Ke did not personally distribute this time; instead, he passed the large box to Mo Li, indicating she should take charge.

"Me?"

Mo Li was stunned for a moment.

Name and tools must not be lent to others.

Although the witch world doesn't have this saying, it embodies this principle.

Allocating finances, or bestowing rewards, is an important manifestation of 'name'.

By doing this, Lin Ke further strengthened Mo Li's status and speaking authority in the 'Do Whatever You Want' team.

Mo Li, of noble birth, understood these things better, which is why she was momentarily stunned.

"You."

Lin Ke smiled and affirmed.

"Okay."

Mo Li felt a faint joy, took the large box, and opened it in front of everyone.

500 thumb-sized standard first-grade Magic Stones were neatly arranged inside.

Gloop.

Several people's throats bobbed as they swallowed.

If Mo Li hadn't previously received a hundred million-something reward from Witch Selin and seen far more Magic Stones than this, she would have lost her composure.

After thinking, she took out 200 Magic Stones, placed them in front of Lin Ke, and explained: "Last time you didn't take them; the project was also always under your control, you contributed the most, so you take 200."

After saying that, Mo Li looked at everyone and asked: "Any objections?"

"None."

Everyone replied in unison.

Mo Li continued the distribution, dividing them into groups of 30 pieces and splitting the remaining 300 Magic Stones into 10 shares.

"Each of us takes one share, and the remaining share is set as the bonus for the next half month; whoever performs well gets it."

"No problem, Boss."

"That's settled then."

Everyone beamed, stepped forward one by one, and received a share of Magic Stones from Mo Li's hands.

Following the big boss, one can not only gain fame and prestige but also make progress and receive tangible economic gains.

It's only been a few days?

Each person ended up with 60 Magic Stones.

Many people working part-time in Ruowuosuosi City for a whole semester might not necessarily earn this much.

Seeing that the atmosphere was right, Lin Ke announced his plan.

Having tasted the sweetness of the potion patent, he prepared to press on and continue to deepen his efforts in this area.

The strategy of differentiated competition will also continue to be promoted.

"Divide into three groups: Plant Cultivation Group, Plant Analysis Group, Potion Research Group; everyone can freely sign up based on their interests and knowledge background."

Each person may join at most two groups, and may not withdraw midway.

Until a round of research is completed.

If during the research process one finds their knowledge lacking, they should promptly make up for it.

Mo Li is responsible for handling the group registration.

Pausing, Lin Ke continued to announce:

"We will next conduct research in the direction of toiletries, especially female toiletries."

The goal is to develop toiletries that witches will fight over to use.

The requirement is simple: guarantee the potion's efficacy while satisfying women's pursuit of beauty.

In short, it just needs to be sufficiently fragrant.

The variety of fragrances must be ample to meet different demands.

Pure, cute, fresh, intellectual, mature, alluring, bewitching...

Everything that should be present, is present.

Everyone listened, feeling there was great potential, yet also doubtful.

Is the big boss preparing to solidify his identity as a friend of witches?

By then, a few pretty witches will come flocking to him.

Aren't you afraid the boss lady will knife him?

(End of chapter)