Chapter 196: with translation of chapter title

200. Chapter 200: Seven Draws and Sudden Aberration

"Boss!"

The next morning, Lin Ke went to the headquarters of "Do Anything Free" accompanied by Mo Li.

The Benevolent Brother Group, unseen for a while, shouted excitedly upon meeting.

"Boss, good morning, big sis, good!"

The Social Anxiety Group noticeably became more outgoing, even initiating greetings on their own.

"Boss, good."

The Newblood recruited last semester, though having little contact with Lin Ke, was not shy.

"Good, everyone, good morning!"

Lin Ke responded, being escorted by the crowd into the headquarters.

As if stars gathered around the moon.

The first place Mo Li took Lin Ke to was the Hall of Honor of "Do Anything Free".

The academy does not make trophies and such, so Mo Li had someone make some herself.

They displayed everything from Lin Ke's first-place win in the freshman Two Districts Grand Comparison to the outstanding rankings "Do Anything Free" achieved in this semester's Two Districts Grand Comparison across all grades.

Also hung on the wall were Lin Ke's portrait and résumé.

What stood out was that Lin Ke, in less than a year, went from being an ignorant Newblood of the Storm Sea to a first-rank official wizard.

After viewing the Hall of Honor, Mo Li led Lin Ke to the office reserved for him.

The Benevolent Brother Group, the Social Anxiety Group, and the six Newbloods, seeing the situation, each joked and dispersed.

"How is it? I did alright, right!"

Upon entering the office, Mo Li eagerly said, like a little girl showing off her favorite toy, waiting for praise.

"Excellent! Fantastic!"

Lin Ke gave face this time, clapping pat-pat-pat.

What he said was not empty talk, but a genuine appreciation.

Especially the establishment of the Hall of Honor, with Lin Ke's portrait and résumé inside, helps increase Lin Ke's influence over "Do Anything Free" and strengthen "Do Anything Free's" cohesion toward Lin Ke.

Is this move simple?

Simple!

But few can do it well.

Shaping a collective culture has never been easy.

"Hmph! Of course."

Mo Li slightly raised her chin, full of pride.

If she had a tail, it would probably be cocked up to the sky.

Getting a sincere compliment from his deadwood mouth is not easy.

His mood was blissful.

Afterward, Lin Ke stayed at the headquarters of "Do Anything Free" for half a day, warmly chatting with the Benevolent Brother Group, the Social Anxiety Group, and the six Newbloods, asking about their well-being and clearing doubts.

In short, it was to increase Lin Ke's presence.

After a conscription, he both observed some affairs of the Paragon Sage Legion and deeply experienced some matters of the legion's campaigns across worlds.

Lin Ke already understood that in this wizard world, mighty power belonging to oneself is staged.

Even if he advances to sage, a single tree does not make a forest; he needs help from others.

These "others" include both superiors and subordinates, but mostly subordinates.

A sage commanding a legion in campaigns across worlds cannot do without the help of direct-line members of his organization.

Putting it plainly, it is inseparable from the efficacy of direct-line members.

As a Newblood from the Storm Sea, Lin Ke must follow the same path as the Paragon Sage: create his own organization, recruit members, and train them.

This is a road requiring continuous operation for decades.

It is the accumulation of initial capital.

During this period, there cannot be the slightest slack.

As the Paragon Sage neared promotion, he spent those years focusing on accumulating merit exchanged from the academy for promotion resources, transferring all capable personnel to his main force and neglecting oversight of the Newblood Mutual Aid Society.

The Newblood Mutual Aid Society quickly deteriorated.

This is a very typical example.

Since Mo Li has hit the ceiling of a third-rank wizard apprentice, the manager of "Do Anything Free" must be changed.

So Mo Li can focus on her breakthrough.

All members of the Benevolent Brother Group have lower fifth-rank aptitude and have become third-rank wizard apprentices; they should aim to become official wizards, not waste time.

The three members of the Social Anxiety Group, though much more outgoing, lack the nature to bear the heavy responsibility of management.

Especially as "Do Anything Free" is about to expand recruitment.

Therefore, Lin Ke must select the next manager of "Do Anything Free" from the six Newbloods.

Lin Ke chatted, gave lectures, and also observed.

Among these six, who is more suited to be a leader.

At noon, all members of "Do Anything Free" went to an on-campus club for a meal and team-building.

Lin Ke appeared publicly, naturally he would be seen.

"Missing person" Linke Grand's return news spread quickly.

Among the Newbloods of the South District, few have met Lin Ke, but many have heard of him; reactions vary, discussions abound.

Having taken off her veil, Lan Ni. Tai Le, who became ever more brave and diligent in cultivation and study, wore a calm expression, her eyes showing no ripple.

Being ahead temporarily is not being ahead.

Only staying ahead constantly counts as being ahead.

Soon, she will be able to catch up quickly!

You must by no means stagnate!

Mina Hafercheck felt fortunate once again.

She was glad she had early stopped targeting Linke Grand, thereby earning forgiveness.

She was also glad that, by doing a few things for Mo Li Ji De Man, she gained considerable benefits.

For example, magic stones; for example, the opportunity to work part-time at Serlin Witch Pharmacy; for example, some precious knowledge of pharmacology and alchemy.

Among the local apprentices of the North District, those who had interacted with Lin Ke were actually more numerous.

According to academy regulations, the Pureblood Will was disbanded, but the Pureblood Glory seamlessly took its place.

It was still the same garrison, the same high-ranking officials, the same few clans.

Huo Ke Lu Qi Ya showed no reaction.

"Um... he is no longer in the North District; instead, he is at the Advanced Academy, pursuing further studies, and is about to begin an internship."

Su Fei Lu Qi Ya had a dazed expression, her eyes devoid of any vitality.

As Lin Ke's achievements grew more numerous and higher,

such as the "Superbrain" potion, such as his outstanding performance during conscription, such as those three papers that topped the "Myriad Heavens" magazine...

Su Fei's situation within the Lu Qi Ya clan became increasingly difficult.

The patronage of Suo Lun Lu Qi Ya could only guarantee her resources continued, but could not stop the clan members, especially those of similar age, from gossiping.

Cui Xi Lu Qi Ya responded coldly, with no particular reaction.

She and Lin Ke originally had no grudge or resentment between them.

The assassinations during the Two Districts Grand Comparison were merely to complete the mission.

Ai Rui Si actually already knew the news of Lin Ke's return, and still, in a foolish manner, wanted to find time to throw another straight ball at Lin Ke.

Meng Luo. Bu Li Sai Ni Ao's mood was extremely complicated.

He wished that he, Meng Luo, rather than Lin Ke, were the one who carried out these deeds and achieved these accomplishments.

Envy, jealousy, hatred!

Especially hate that guy's romantic luck.

Lin Ke didn't know these people's reactions, and even if he did, he wouldn't care.

After the team-building ended, returning to the villa, Lin Ke and Mo Li discussed the matter of the next manager who would have "freedom to do anything."

Mo Li understood and accepted Lin Ke's idea, promising to quickly select a suitable successor and gradually delegate authority.

She herself would then focus entirely on cultivation and study.

After that, Lin Ke shut his ears to outside affairs, wholeheartedly reading books, studying, and perusing the materials and documents that quietly appeared after his authority was again increased.

Incidentally, he monitored the situation inside the "seed."

The faint, dying spirit of the Fairy King truly was not so easy to kill completely.

He stubbornly endured for nearly two months, lasting until the academy's vacation, until the midsummer break was about to end, until the eve of Lin Ke's entry into the Advanced Academy for further study.

Only then was the "seed" able to devour it in one go, consuming it completely.

Watching the Fairy King's final struggle and distortion.

Lin Ke felt glad that he had early blocked the sounds from within the "seed," so he could not hear the Fairy King's painful wails.

Otherwise, he would easily be affected in mood.

After consuming the Fairy King's spirit, the "seed" made up its deficiencies at the rule level, but the second-phase cultivation stage was still unfinished, still lacking some resources. Lin Ke did not further mistreat the "seed"; he took some magic stones from Mo Li and squandered them lavishly.

Vast quantities of various supplies were sent into the study like water, then vanished.

Mo Li observed this phenomenon throughout, without question.

Even if Lin Ke did something extremely outrageous, even if he were said to have slain a sage-level being, she would not doubt it.

After consuming materials worth a full sixteen thousand standard first-grade magic stones, the "seed" finally reported satiety, entering the sleep of the digestive phase.

As the "spirit" of the "seed," Fu Lan Duo automatically returned inside the "seed" and evolved together with it.

While waiting for the outcome of the "seed" and Fu Lan Duo's evolution, Lin Ke made his seventh cash-top-up.

"Mo Li, come over."

Lin Ke suddenly recalled a regret: when he last drew a card, he actually forgot to inhale a mouthful of luck.

Having remembered it now, he could not let it slip.

"What is it?"

Mo Li asked doubtfully.

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"Close your eyes."

Lin Ke made the request in a light tone.

Upon hearing this, Mo Li's breathing suddenly quickened, her cheeks flushed, and she stammered, "This… this won't be too fast, will it?"

As she spoke, her hands began to involuntarily fiddle with her fingers, and her body twisted shyly.

Only her bright eyes revealed a deep anticipation.

"No way!"

Lin Ke declared firmly, "Just close your eyes."

"Mm."

Mo Li's voice was low like a mosquito, and she responded.

Translation: Mo Li's voice was low like a mosquito, and she replied.

Mo Li's voice was low like a mosquito, and she replied.

Afterwards she raised her delicate face, closed her eyes, and her lips slightly puckered.

Translation: Afterwards she raised her delicate face, closed her eyes, and her lips slightly puckered.

Even her long eyelashes seemed to exude anticipation.

Translation: Even her long eyelashes seemed to exude anticipation.

Link stepped forward, bent his upper body, lowered his head, and quickly approached Mo Li's beautiful pink cheek.

Translation: Lin Ke stepped forward, bent his upper body, lowered his head, and quickly approached Mo Li's beautiful pink cheek.

When his nose was almost touching Mo Li's nose, Link stopped, and then…

Translation: When his nose was about to touch Mo Li's nose, Lin Ke stopped, and then…

He took a deep breath of European luck, as if the European god had possessed him, and inwardly roared: "System, draw a card!"

Translation: He took a deep breath of luck, as if the luck god had possessed him, and inwardly roared: "System, draw a card!"

Mo Li waited a long time, only feeling Link's warm breath, but sensed no soft touch, and couldn't help but feel doubtful.

Translation: Mo Li waited a long time, only smelling Lin Ke's warm breath, but felt no soft touch, and couldn't help but feel doubtful.

What the heck is this blockhead up to now?

Translation: What the heck is this blockhead up to again?

She opened her eyes and saw that the blockhead was actually face-to-face with her, taking deep breaths.

Translation: She opened her eyes and saw that the blockhead was actually face-to-face with her, taking a deep breath.

What kind of novel trick is this?

Translation: What kind of novel play is this?

Mo Li was puzzled, and then flew into a rage.

Translation: Mo Li was doubtful, then flew into a rage.

What the hell have I been looking forward to?!

Translation: What the hell have I been looking forward to?

Anger rising from her heart, Mo Li tiptoed and pressed herself forward.

Translation: Anger rose from her heart; Mo Li tiptoed and pressed herself forward.

If the mountain won't come to me, I'll go to the mountain.

Translation: If the mountain won't come to me, I'll go to the mountain.

The blockhead isn't helping, so I'll do it myself!

Translation: The blockhead isn't giving it his all; I'll do it myself!

Just as Link was about to check the draw result, he felt his lips lightly pecked by something soft.

Translation: Lin Ke had just wanted to check the draw results when he felt his lips lightly pecked by something soft.

Mo Li stepped back, gave Link a sideways glance, pulled down the corners of her mouth, shook her head, and said contemptuously: "Lustful but cowardly. Hah, men!"

Translation: Mo Li stepped back, gave Lin Ke a sideways glance, pulled down the corners of her mouth, shook her head in disdain, and said: "Lustful but cowardly. Hmph, men!"

After saying that, Mo Li sauntered out of the study.

Translation: After saying that, Mo Li leisurely walked out of the study.

Left alone, Link stood in the cool breeze generated by the New Wind System, feeling disoriented.

Translation: Left alone, Lin Ke was disheveled in the cool wind produced by the New Wind System.

What the heck is going on?!

Translation: What the heck is this?

That was my first kiss!

Translation: That was my first kiss!

You took it away, and then you insult me?

Translation: You took it away and still insulted me?

Do you want to get beaten up?

Translation: You want a beating, don't you?

Hah, woman!

Translation: Hah, woman!

Link leaned back, performed a tactical lean, and summoned the system panel.

Translation: Lin Ke leaned back, performed a tactical lean-back, and summoned the system panel.

That was really embarrassing; it's better not to dwell on it and just check the draw result.

Translation: That just happened was indeed somewhat embarrassing; better not dwell on it and just check the draw results.

Link Grand

Translation: 【Linke Grand

Wizard qualifications: mid-tier fourth class, innate mental power 17, high affinity for water element, high affinity for wood element.

Translation: Wizard Aptitude: Fourth tier, innate mental power 17, high affinity for water element, high affinity for wood element

Wizard rank: first-level official wizard, mental power: 165.

Translation: Wizard Rank: First-level Official Wizard, mental power: 165

0-circle spells:

Translation: Zero-circle Witchcraft:

Water (28): ……

Translation: Water (28): ……

Wood (28): ……

Translation: Wood (28): ……

Innate spell: Ailan Battle Armor (variant)

Translation: Innate Witchcraft: Kylan Battle Armor (Variant)

1-circle spells:

Translation: One-circle Witchcraft:

Water (4): ……

Translation: Water (4 doors): ……

Wood (4): ……

Translation: Wood (4 doors): ……

General (1): Mind Communication Technique (entry level)

Translation: General (1 door): Spirit Communication Technique (Entry)

Card pack: "Multithread Thinking" status card, "Designated Talent" upgrade card

Translation: Card Pack: "Multithread Thinking" Status Card, "Designated Talent" Upgrade Card

Used: "Brain Seal Technique" study card, "Pomona Sprout's Botany Talent" talent card, "Severus Snape's Potion Talent" talent card, "Arcane Specialization" talent card

Translation: Used: "Brain Seal Technique" Study Card, "Pomona Sprout's Botany Talent" Talent Card, "Severus Snape's Potion Talent" Talent Card, "Wizardry Specialization" Talent Card

Draw count: 0 (1000 standard second-tier magic stones)

Translation: Draw Count: 0 (1000 standard level-two Magic Stones)】

The panel hasn't changed much; the existence and status of the "seed" haven't been recorded yet, and I don't know why.

Translation: The panel hasn't changed much; the existence and status of the "seed" aren't recorded yet, and I don't know why.

The general spell "Mind Communication Technique" was learned by Link unintentionally while studying the materials he obtained from Asande.

Translation: The general witchcraft "Spirit Communication Technique" was learned by Lin Ke unintentionally while he was obtaining materials from Asande.

The 1-circle spells "Mind Communication Technique" and "Mind Link" are both commonly used battlefield contact spells by true spirit wizards.

Translation: The one-circle witchcraft "Spirit Communication Technique" and "Spirit Link" are both commonly used battlefield contact witchcrafts by True Spirit Wizards.

There are certain differences between them.

Translation: There is a certain difference between them.

"Mind Communication Technique" is like a radio station; all official wizards within its range can sense the mental power fluctuations and receive the information conveyed by those fluctuations.

Translation: "Spirit Communication Technique" is like a radio; all official wizards within its range can sense the mental power fluctuations and receive the information conveyed by those fluctuations.

Whether the specific content can be deciphered is another matter.

Translation: Whether the specific content can be deciphered is another matter.

"Mind Link" is like a satellite phone, usable for one-to-one, one-to-many, or many-to-many contact, with only the designated participants able to join and receive information.

Translation: "Spirit Link" is like a satellite phone, usable for one-to-one, one-to-many, or many-to-many contact, with only designated participants able to join and receive information.

After Link finished reading the basic principles of the Mind Communication Technique, the Arcane Specialization talent triggered, and he attempted to learn this spell using the Brain Seal Technique as a foundation.

Translation: After Lin Ke finished reading the basic principles of "Spirit Communication Technique," the "Wizardry Specialization" talent triggered, and he attempted to learn this witchcraft using "Brain Seal Technique" as a foundation.

Unexpectedly, he mastered it upon first try.

Translation: Unexpectedly, he got the hang of it right away.

This was indeed a pleasant surprise.

Translation: This is truly an unexpected delight.

Link intends to learn more about true spirit wizards during his advanced studies.

Translation: Lin Ke plans to learn more about True Spirit Wizards' information and knowledge in his advanced studies.

If he could also learn some useful spells like Mind Shock, Mind Madness, and Mind Labyrinth, that would be perfect.

Translation: If he could also learn some practical witchcrafts like "Spirit Strike," "Spirit Madness," and "Spirit Labyrinth," that would be even better.

An additional "Designated Talent" upgrade card has appeared in the card pack.

Translation: An extra "Designated Talent" upgrade card appeared in the card pack.

It seems that Mo Li sucked back that European luck, and I didn't get any.

Translation: It seems that breath of luck was sucked back by Mo Li; he didn't get to rub it off.

Damn it! (￢︿￢☆)

Translation: Damn it! (￢︿￢☆)

After careful consideration, Link decided to upgrade the "Pomona Sprout's Botany Talent" talent card.

Translation: After careful consideration, Lin Ke decided to upgrade the "Pomona Sprout's Botany Talent" talent card.

The reason is simple.

Translation: The reason is simple.

In studying potion-making and alchemy, Snape's Potion Talent still suffices.

Translation: In studying potionology and alchemical potionology, "Severus Snape's Potion Talent" still holds up.

However, as one's proficiency in potion-making and alchemy improves, the materials involved are no longer limited to plants.

Translation: However, as proficiency in potionology and alchemical potionology increases, the potion materials involved are no longer limited to plants.

The main ingredient of the body-tempering elixir is a kind of mineral!

"Pomona Sprout's Botany Talent" is likewise top-notch, but not comprehensive.

Lin Ke's thoughts moved, and the "Pomona Sprout's Botany Talent" talent card shattered, a new card was born:

"Material Specialization" talent card.

Focusing his senses, Lin Ke immediately understood the effect of "Material Specialization", enhancing his keen intuition for all materials.

Not only potion materials, but also alchemy materials!

This means that if Lin Ke has money and leisure, can afford Magic Stone, he can also try his hand at alchemy, which many wizards jokingly call a "money-wasting toy".

Um…

This thought merely flashed by, quickly discarded by Lin Ke.

Unless he draws the "Nicolas Flamel's Alchemy Talent" talent card next time.

Otherwise, Lin Ke will absolutely not touch alchemy.

This thing is even more particular about talent than potion-making.

It contains too many terms like "obviously", "readily available", "answer briefly", "self-evident not difficult", "likewise same reasoning", "proved", etc.

Reading it leaves one bewildered, head full of bags; after putting down the materials, one doesn't even know what they just read.

On the bewildered tree grows bewildered fruit; under the bewildered tree, you and I.

Directly at the brain level, it's learned to be useless.

It never gives the illusion of having "learned it".

If you can, you can; if you can't, you can't.

To forcefully believe you've learned it, and your family will be ruined.

No amount of Magic Stone can stand being burned.

Setting aside miscellaneous thoughts, Lin Ke focuses on the evolving "seed" and Fleur's transformation.

Consciousness enters the sea of consciousness; upon touching the "seed" that has already taken the place of the meditation sphere, an abrupt change occurs.

Lin Ke's entire person instantly disappears from the study.

As if being sucked in by a powerful vacuum cleaner.

Lin Ke feels his body constantly being folded, twisted, and tormented.

Finally, with a plop, he falls to the ground.

A surprised shout comes from beside his ear:

"Master!"