Chapter 20: Part-Time Job

Lin Ke dispersed the sorcery model of the propagation technique, and his sea of consciousness returned to its original state.

The sorcery model is merely similar in shape to the meditation method; both are three-dimensional solid structures.

Ordinary sorcery does not need to imprint the sorcery model's structure in the sea of consciousness like the meditation method; instead, it is constructed as used and dissolved after use.

Sorcery that needs to be imprinted in the sea of consciousness is called life-bound sorcery, and it is one of the conditions for a third-grade sorcery apprentice to advance to official sorcerer.

Those that can serve as life-bound sorcery are all carefully selected first-circle sorcery.

No one would imprint the sorcery model of zero-circle sorcery in the sea of consciousness, wasting the limited space of the sea of consciousness.

Not everyone is like Lin Ke, who, by means of the brain seal technique, opened up a vast sea of consciousness and constructed a hall of thought that can use the sea of consciousness space with extremely high efficiency.

Lin Ke is clear about the special nature of his own sea of consciousness.

The meditation method has related records; when Mo Li described her meditation progress to him, she also mentioned that her sea of consciousness is like a narrow, cramped small room.

Of course, the sorcerer's sea of consciousness space is not fixed; it grows with the advancement of the meditation realm, the promotion of sorcerer rank, and finally transforms during several key rank advancements.

For example, a third-grade sorcery apprentice advances to first-rank official sorcerer.

Lin Ke vaguely conceived an idea to further develop and utilize his special sea of consciousness.

But he first suppressed it, not elaborating on it.

The more knowledge he learned, the more Lin Ke felt his own deficiency.

Before possessing sufficient knowledge and sufficient confidence, Lin Ke would not lightly risk his sea of consciousness.

"The brain seal technique" merely has special effects; it is not omnipotent!

After placing the sleep-inducing flower pot on the bedroom bedside, Lin Ke returned to the study, removed the protective shield, took out a new blank notebook, and recorded all the knowledge points he had accumulated about the secondary mist rain technique and propagation technique, including his insights from mastering two zero-circle sorceries today.

After writing, Lin Ke's consciousness again sank into the sea of consciousness; he first organized related memories in the library's underwater reflection, then began the routine pre-sleep meditation.

……

The longer they interacted, the deeper their understanding became.

The next day, starting from inconspicuous details everywhere, Mo Li guessed the fact that Lin Ke had mastered sorcery.

But she showed no reaction and did not voice her guess.

Lin Ke did not bring it up, so she pretended not to know.

Leaving the experimental building and heading toward the teaching building, Mo Li brought up a topic: "Lin Ke, do you still remember the person who threatened you that day?"

"I remember."

Lin Ke nodded.

"I have inquired clearly; that person is En Ke, a third-year second-grade sorcery apprentice, and a lackey of Vice President Lifusi Fulansi of the Newblood Mutual Aid Society."

Mo Li said, "This person is strange; last year he took a liking to a girl, put great effort into pursuing her, and just as he was about to succeed, Lifusi interfered, ruining that girl for several months before abandoning her. Since then, En Ke not only did not hate Lifusi, but became his lackey, and now even helps Lifusi select new targets."

After a pause, Mo Li continued, "The few girls harmed by Lifusi share a trait with me: they are all blonde and blue-eyed. My being noticed by Lifusi is likely En Ke's arrangement."

"Hmm."

Lin Ke responded with an affirmation and added, "You should pay more attention; it's relatively safe within the academy, don't accept food and drink from strangers, don't get drunk, and don't let anyone easily lure you outside."

"I will."

Mo Li smoothed the hair by her ears, her voice slightly low, saying, "Lifusi Fulansi recently advanced to third-grade sorcery apprentice, and it is highly likely he will become an official sorcerer before entering the fourth year. I'm a bit worried he will use underhanded tactics against you… Although the academy has a rule prohibiting private fights, if something really happens, the academy will certainly punish Lifusi, but it probably won't be severe."

Lin Ke then laughed, saying, "No need to worry excessively; just be careful and prepared. Eat when you should eat, drink when you should drink, study when you should study; early on raise your sorcerer rank, and then you'll have nothing to worry about. For now, let's meet force with force and water with earth."

"Still, one should be more attentive."

Mo Li urged, her expression somewhat uneasy, after all, it was because she indulged in pleasure that she brought trouble to both of them, especially Lin Ke.

Seeing this, Lin Ke neither spoke to comfort her nor tried to ease her mindset.

Everyone must bear responsibility for all their choices.

Many things, if not taught a lesson, one will not know the immensity of heaven and earth.

However, although Lin Ke appeared indifferent on the surface, he fiddled with the sleeve crossbow on his left wrist and still felt uneasy inside.

Relying solely on a broken sleeve crossbow with only three crossbow bolts to protect one's safety is not realistic.

"We need to earn some magic stones; we can't wait."

Lin Ke secretly made a decision, preparing to ignite his work spirit, become a worker, earn magic stones, and arm himself.

Entering the classroom, Lin Ke took out his portable smart brain, operated it a bit, and filled out the application information for a part-time job at the botanical garden.

The other side replied quickly, set a time and place, invited Lin Ke for an on-site interview; if qualified, he could start work as soon as possible.

The day's lessons ended.

After dinner, Lin Ke did not go to the library as usual, but went to the agreed-upon interview location, which is also likely the future site of his part-time job, the Ruiwo Si Biological and Medical College Junior Campus Third Botanical Garden.

After Mo Li learned of Lin Ke's arrangement, she did not go to the library alone, but returned to the dormitory.

After hearing about Lifusi Fulansi's related incidents, she felt somewhat uneasy and also sensitive.

Without Lin Ke's accompaniment, she firmly refuses to act alone.

Lin Ke observed Mo Li's mindset and behavior, then proceeded with even greater determination.

Power belongs to one's own extraordinary world; without strength, there is no safety.

Following the navigation guidance on the map of his portable smart brain, Lin Ke found the third botanical garden.

Beside the tightly closed main gate, a small door for pedestrians opened, and a girl about Lin Ke's age was waiting outside.

"Linke Grand?"

The girl's voice was cold and tone indifferent as she asked, "Are you a newblood who enrolled this year? Have you really mastered the secondary mist rain technique and propagation technique?"

Lin Ke sensed something off and solemnly replied, "I can verify it on the spot."

"Hmm."

Upon hearing this, the girl gave Lin Ke a deep look, left a sentence, turned and entered: "Verification isn't necessary; if anything goes wrong, you bear the responsibility."

"Then does this count as qualified? When can I come to work?"

Lin Ke loudly asked at the girl's back.

"Tomorrow at this time, when the time comes, swipe your ID to enter the park."

The girl didn't turn her head, and the small door automatically closed.

Lin Ke scratched his head, somewhat unable to understand why the girl's attitude was so cold and unwilling.

"Forget it, don't think about it."

After a moment, Lin Ke cleared his mind.

Anyway, the job paying two standard first-grade Magic Stones per month has been secured.

(End of chapter)