Chapter 206: 210.Chapter 210 Ten Thousand Times, Oh Ten Thousand Times

210. Chapter 210 Ten Thousand Times, Oh Ten Thousand Times

Lin Ke's words and actions were extremely arrogant.

This was extremely inconsistent with his usual low-key demeanor.

The sense of impact produced by this huge contrast was even more obvious and strong.

The stronger the sense of impact, the more the observing wizards could feel Lin Ke's strength.

Lying on the ground, near death, the pureblood first-level wizard was not an insignificant minor character.

Rather, he was born into the Colonna family, which was no inferior to the Lionel family, the younger brother of Tiffany Colonna, the last president of the Pureblood Will, Scott Colonna.

Among the over four hundred wizards of this cohort studying at the Advanced Academy, he was truly the sixth overall rank, repeatedly winning ten consecutive victories in the martial arts combat class, a formidable figure.

In terms of martial arts combat ability alone, he could rank among the top five, even top three.

Such a person could not last more than two seconds under Lin Ke's hands.

Even the more than ten first-level wizards present who ranked in the top thirty did not fully understand:

How Lin Ke disturbed Scott Colonna's thoughts,

how he advanced so quickly and unnoticed,

how he unleashed a punch and kick more terrifying than that of a first-level body-refining wizard,

and how he swiftly and cleanly won this sudden duel.

One can imagine Lin Ke's combat power, which has far surpassed theirs, making him a unique existence.

Therefore, being called by Lin Ke with utter contempt as 'earth chickens and tile dogs,' they felt hardly anything.

They even faintly felt that, if Lin Ke were not usually so low-key,

aside from academic performance and talent in potion-making, which earned everyone's respect,

in other aspects, such as combat ability being looked down upon by everyone, Scott Colonna would definitely not have spoken out provocatively on a hot-headed impulse.

Scott's defeat was not unjust.

"You... your strike was too harsh."

On the stage, the pureblood wizard among the three senior second-level wizards responsible for team selection was the first to react.

He leapt from the stage to Scott's side, who was vomiting blood and as pale as paper, first examined his injuries, finding mainly shattered bones and organ damage, with only vitality continuously draining, no other issues, which would not affect further cultivation.

Given the academy's expertise in supernatural medicine, there was no need to send him to the main 'hospital'; sending him to the Advanced Academy's 'clinic' would cure him in a few days.

It is guaranteed that when sent in he will be on the brink of death, and when he comes out he will be lively and vigorous.

The pureblood wizard summoned the intelligent puppet, arranged for the transport of the wounded.

He then stood up, looked at Lin Ke, finally swallowed his harsh words, and instead gave a bland criticism.

Such a genius, such a tough guy, still values harmony above all.

Lin Ke spread his hands, innocently saying: "I didn't know he was this weak, this unable to take a hit. If I hadn't held back my strength, he would probably already be dead. For this, he must thank me!"

The pureblood wizard shook his head, no longer concerning himself with this matter, turned back to the stage.

He knew that Linke Grand was intentionally using Scott Colonna to establish his own authority, directly endorsing himself as team leader to avoid future trouble.

He also vaguely guessed that the clueless Scott had become Lin Ke's punching bag.

Anyone who was preparing to open a good potion shop, about to make a fortune in Magic Stones, yet had to abandon their business and flee to avoid disaster, would feel angry inside.

One could only lament that Scott was blind, provoking someone he shouldn't have.

What else could be done?

Stand up for Scott?

Forget it, he is not a Colonna, but a Percival.

"Lin Ke, go back."

Karim Usman, who had watched a good show, spoke up, not wanting the atmosphere between the sides to remain so stiff, wanting to continue pushing forward the team selection work: "The details, process, schedule, and the responsibilities, rights, and benefits of the team leader for this exchange study, I will send them to you shortly."

"Good."

Lin Ke agreed.

This face must be given.

After all, he is the senior brother of the same faction, and he also takes good care of him.

After scanning the circle of more than ten first-level wizards present, making eye contact with each for one or two seconds, he finally glanced sharply at Hawk and Bobby in the corner, Lin Ke retracted his battle armor form and turned to walk toward the 'Phantom Bullet Coupe'.

"Lin Ke, you just looked so handsome!"

Just as the car door opened, still not having lost the tea scent, Iris pinched her sickly sweet voice and began to praise.

"Pfft! Disgusting, aren't you?"

Mo Li had been preempted, she fiercely glared at Iris, "Be serious, sister, he doesn't go for this. It's disgusting to him, don't disgust me."

Lin Ke directly ignored the two female students who were somewhat possessed, sat down, and immediately activated the 'Phantom Bullet Coupe', speeding away from the central square.

Mmm...

Iris, this violent fool, a poor student, didn't make the top thirty, not meeting the initial screening criteria.

No need to ask; we know she came to the central square simply because she saw Lin Ke's car, deliberately coming over to monitor Mo Li.

The force of action is mutual.

Monitoring is likewise.

Mo Li monitors Iris, and Iris can of course turn around and monitor Mo Li.

Anyway, no one should think they can secretly 'take advantage'!

The 'Phantom Bullet Coupe' sped all the way, leaving the Advanced Academy.

Under the promotion of the three senior second-level wizards, the team selection returned to its normal rhythm.

However, the atmosphere somehow became somewhat off.

Having eaten mountain delicacies and seafood, although even cabbage and radish have their lovers, the flavor ultimately became rather bland.

Having witnessed Lin Ke's strike—still as a maiden, moving like a fleeing rabbit—he instantly won.

It always felt like the fight on the stage was fierce and lively, a witchcraft duel with give-and-take, like child's play.

Not at all stimulating, completely lacking the aura of decisive slaughter.

In the corner, Huo Ke's face was grim, and Bao Bi wore no expression.

"What does he mean?"

"How would I know what he means?"

"He deliberately glanced at me before leaving—what exactly does that mean?"

"How would I know he deliberately glanced at you before leaving—what exactly does that mean?"

The two engaged in a conversation that seemed like nonsense, but was in fact just nonsense.

Although the talk was pointless, its effect was not.

After the conversation, Huo Ke's complexion eased slightly, no longer so grim.

Bao Bi then spoke seriously:

"What exactly do you all think, Lu Qi Ya?"

"If you're going to kill, don't hesitate; if not, seek reconciliation quickly."

"Originally just a joke-like squabble between two kids, how did it escalate to this point?"

"I sincerely advise you, don't get further involved."

Linke Grand is precisely the kind of unconventional genius that cannot be judged by wizardly aptitude.

Not only is his academics excellent, his talent in potion-making is high, and his combat ability is extremely formidable.

"Just that move just now—can you withstand it, or can I?"

"Even together we can't withstand it!"

Majoring in elemental wizardry, minoring in true spirit wizardry—is that something any random genius can do?

"Can you do it, or can I, or perhaps Tiffany, the most talented of our generation, can do it?"

"Nobody can do it!"

She at most practiced a few sections of artifice wizardry spells, which doesn't count as a minor.

Linke Grand's move just now that instantly killed Si Ke Di—you witnessed the whole thing.

Even if you could see the source of each move and stance, you still wouldn't understand how he executed them!

Let alone blocking them.

"They'll kill someone!"

"It's rare to have a friend you can get along with; Bao Bi Shi Mi Si truly doesn't want to lose him."

Seizing this rare opportunity, he made a final attempt at persuasion.

If Huo Ke still won't listen to advice, then this friend has nowhere to go.

Bao Bi worried that one day the fire would burn onto his own head. Huo Ke remained silent for a long time, then let out a faint sigh: "Forget it, I won't take a position at the academy; I'll become this assistant researcher. I'll submit the application shortly and go to some frontline battlefield, staying clear of all this trouble."

"Hey! If you'd thought of that earlier, wouldn't it have been fine?"

Bao Bi clapped his hands, somewhat regretfully saying, "If we'd had this idea earlier, we could have applied to join the Paro Sage Legion. I heard they just lured a wave of abyssal demons, won a great victory, the spoils were extremely abundant—everyone got a share, rolling in wealth."

"You actually want to join the Newblood-led legion—what are you thinking?"

Huo Ke heard this and was stunned, unable to fathom Bao Bi's train of thought.

"Above Sage rank, what pureblood, half-blood, or Newblood? They're all academy wizards, all part of the wizard world. Huo Ke, don't narrow your vision, don't be narrow-minded."

Bao Bi patted his friend's shoulder, speaking earnestly: "The academy's reason for stirring up factional strife among purebloods, half-bloods, and Newbloods is manifold. I dare not say what shouldn't be said. I can only tell you that without the stimulus of half-bloods and Newbloods, the so-called purebloods would have long since rotted."

Huo Ke fell into thought, recalling his family's recent conduct and the academy's blatant favoritism toward Linke Grand.

Whenever Suo Lun Lu Qi Ya harbored killing intent, they either sent Suo Lun away or hid Linke Grand.

All kinds of coincidences, details everywhere; upon reflection, it's extremely terrifying, sending chills down the spine.

Lin Ke had already returned to the lakeside villa at this point.

Mo Li was angry at Ai Rui Si's pretentiousness earlier; she dared to flirt with Lin Ke right in front of her, got out of the car and dragged Ai Rui Si to the underground second-floor magic lab for a fierce female showdown.

He instructed the smart butler to prepare two servings of 'black sugar deer pill cow milk tea', to have on hand for Mo Li and Ai Rui Si to drink after their quarrel.

Lin Ke himself ordered a pot of 'green tea', entered the study, and checked the detailed information of this exchange study.

After reading carefully, Lin Ke couldn't help but frown slightly.

The background of this exchange study is relatively complex, with many twists and turns.

A year ago, an intern team from the advanced academy of Rui Wo Suo Si Academy, while developing an exotic realm, unintentionally discovered a small world that was in the process of upgrading from upper limit level 4 to upper limit level 4 sage.

They were about to stamp the Rui Wo Suo Si Academy's insignia on it, to be left for future development.

But then they suddenly discovered that a team from Darkshadow City had almost simultaneously discovered this small world.

Upon later review, the two intern teams truly had no difference in order.

The ownership of the small world then sparked a dispute.

Each side gets half?

The small world is too tiny; after the upgrade, the upper limit is only a level‑4 sage.

After an even split, how much could each side actually get?

Not even enough to fill the gaps between teeth!

One side takes it all, giving compensation to the other?

Such a small world is also extremely special.

If one is willing to invest resources, perhaps it could help wizards who previously failed to ascend to sage, re-enter the metamorphosis stage, and attempt another sage ascension.

No matter which side monopolizes it, they cannot give equal compensation.

Ruiwosuosi Biological and Medical Academy and Shadow City have also maintained a quasi-ally relationship for many years.

Naturally, they cannot let a somewhat special small world cause unhappiness between them.

After friendly negotiations and prolonged wrangling, the two sides agreed to this exchange study.

The so-called exchange study,

It is not that Ruiwosuosi Academy sends a team to Shadow City and Shadow City sends a team to Ruiwosuosi Academy,

but rather each side sends out a team to enter a very special ruined world to explore and develop.

Finally, based on the value of what each side gains from exploring and developing, the ownership of that special small world is decided.

As one of the two leaders, and moreover the chief leader, Lin Ke's responsibilities are three:

First, to promptly gather the outstanding third- and fourth-year junior wizard apprentices from the academy-organized junior college, forming the team for this exchange study;

Second, to safely bring the wizard apprentice team to the designated location and enter the ruined world;

Third, to ensure the safety of the wizard apprentice team during exploration and development.

As for the gains from exploration and development, the wizard apprentices must obtain them themselves.

Neither side's leader may help in any form.

However, in principle, mutual assistance between the two sides is not opposed, nor is mutual attack.

Leaders can also attack the opposing side's wizard apprentice team, as long as they can bear to lose face.

As the chief leader's prerogative, Lin Ke can appoint one chief and two deputy leaders, three group leaders in total, and through this appointment extend his will into the wizard apprentice team.

The benefits consist of a partial Magic Stone subsidy and a mysterious reward.

After reading this information, Lin Ke quickly distilled a point not explained in detail: the special ruined world—wherein lies its special nature?

He quietly noted this point, and Lin Ke temporarily paid no attention to it.

He silently waited until 13:30 in the afternoon to assemble the wizard apprentice team.

The remaining time, he stole a half-day of leisure, and enjoyed tea at ease.

Lin Ke searched for a long time, and after cultivation, finally produced three kinds of tea leaves in the wizard world version.

First is the green tea Lin Ke is currently drinking, whose appearance, taste, and flavor are similar to Biluochun;

Second is the red tea used to make 'brown sugar deer pellet milk tea' for Mo Li and Ai Rui Si, similar to Lead Mountain River red tea;

Third is a lightly fermented tea similar to white tea, which is not yet ready for drinking.

If one had to say his favorite, Lin Ke most likes 'Lead Mountain River red tea'.

The reason he now drinks 'green tea' is mainly because green tea has high yield, while Lead Mountain River red tea has low yield and is also suitable for making milk tea.

As lunchtime approached, the two girls' fight in the underground level two magic lab ended; each washed up, freshened up to look lovely, and came to the first-floor restaurant to eat.

The meal began in silence and ended in silence.

The intelligent butler served two cups of milk tea with just the right temperature and sweetness for the two girls to taste.

"Mmm... delicious."

Mo Li furrowed her brows, took a sip, and instantly beamed with joy, praising it repeatedly.

She did not like the bitter 'green tea' from the morning, but upon tasting the sweet 'brown sugar deer pellet milk tea,' she immediately took a liking to it.

Holding a large tea cup, she gulped it down continuously.

The chewy, elastic deer pellets were also very tasty.

Her little mouth puffed out, her cheeks bulged like a hamster's, and she chewed nonstop.

Ai Rui Si took a light sip, and a complex flicker passed through her eyes.

Some sweetness, some wistfulness, some pain.

One after another, fragments of images flashed before her eyes.

There were laughter and joy, there was a solitary figure leaning by the window, and also someone strolling the streets holding a cup.

She shook her head, casting aside those fragmented, disconnected images that could not form a whole.

Ai Rui Si lowered her head, sipping the milk tea whose taste was familiar yet unfamiliar, chewing on the deer pellets that seemed slightly bitter, lightly charred, and richly sweet.

It seemed the steam from the milk tea had fogged her eyes; Ai Rui Si's eyes became misty and watery.

"Delicious."

She sniffed, and Ai Rui Si softly exclaimed in admiration.

She hadn't had it in a long time.

Another feeling stored in Ai Rui Si's heart welled up.

Lin Ke noticed this scene, inwardly sighing, 'Surely she is half a fellow townsman?'

And moreover...

As his understanding of the 'outsider' deepened, and his understanding of how the wizard world treats outsiders deepened, Lin Ke no longer feared his transmigrator identity being exposed.

Therefore, today he used this relatively euphemistic way to respond to Ai Rui Si's previous 'probe.'

But who the hell would know that just a cup of milk tea made from whatever suitable ingredients happened to be on hand would evoke the not-so-pleasant memories of someone who is practically a fellow countryman?

"If it's tasty, drink a bit more."

Lin Ke could only pretend he hadn't noticed, saying, 'There's still some in the kitchen; if you want more, find the butler yourself. I have to go attend to the exchange study business; feel free, don't stand on ceremony.'

Having said that, Lin Ke stood up and left the villa.

What he feared most in life was seeing a girl with teary eyes, looking at him aggrieved, yet not crying or making a fuss.

This would make Lin Ke feel like a scumbag.

Even dying ten thousand times would not be enough to atone.

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