Chapter 228: line with translation of chapter title

234. Chapter 234 Fairy

Why does Lin Ke keep paying attention to the "Fairy" potion?

The reason is simple, he lacks development time.

To avoid being a vassal and develop independently, he needs a whole set of solutions for quickly boosting the strength of his direct lineage.

Improving wizard aptitude is the first choice, enhancing potential and raising the ceiling.

It addresses the present without affecting the long term.

"Empowerment" is a heretical path, only suitable for rushing lackeys and cannon fodder, and should not be used lightly unless necessary.

This is a double-edged sword that harms both enemy and self.

It will greatly affect reputation and damage image.

"Ascension" and similar options can be considered.

But the precondition is that Lin Ke must have a servant‑soldier source world capable of continuously summoning servant soldiers.

Just as Paro Sage conquered the fairy world and mainly operated it as a resource world.

This resource includes the servant‑soldier source.

After learning about the effects and data of "Ascension," Paro Sage immediately bought out all data and rights to "Ascension."

All things considered, the "Fairy" potion will remain Lin Ke's first choice for the foreseeable long term.

However, the current effect of the "Fairy" potion, even after one upgrade, is already quite considerable, yet still falls short of Lin Ke's expectations.

So he did not accede to Mo Li's request to give the "Do Anything Freely" later‑recruited members—who had been tested, were indeed loyal and reliable, but had low wizard aptitude—the upgrade.

Each person can only accept one method of improving wizard aptitude in a lifetime.

Moreover, it is highly probable that a person can only undergo this kind of improvement and strengthening once in a lifetime.

If the methods are mixed or the number of acceptances is high, it easily leads to bodily collapse.

Hastily accepting a wizard‑aptitude improvement plan with undesirable gains would be a loss for those members!

Since they joined "Do Anything Freely" and are quite loyal and reliable, Lin Ke cannot just brush them off.

He must take on the responsibility of a big shot and strive for excellence.

Now that he has a new direction, Lin Ke is not rushing to start research immediately.

Regarding radiation-induced mutation, he still needs to look up some data and literature.

First set up a project, then gradually build the framework and fill in the content, without rushing.

Right now, he still has many things to handle.

First, the energy storage device;

Second, continue monitoring the feedback on the use of the "Reverse" potion and the situation of Christina and her daughter;

Third, prepare in advance for the competition among several wizard organizations in Michelle District;

Fourth, carefully operate the Grand Potion Shop and open new sources of wealth;

Fifth, guard against a counterstrike from the Lucia family.

Matters need to be handled one by one.

Lin Ke first sent an "email" to the manufacturer of the Hummingbird‑class star‑ship to discuss purchasing the energy storage device.

Then he told Christina his new ideas after reviewing the feedback on the use of the "Reverse" potion, reminding her of some precautions.

After finishing these two quick tasks, Lin Ke picked one of the remaining three matters and decided to first attend to the competition preparations.

A competition that the Cody wizard can give advance notice of is surely not simple.

We must take it seriously.

In the individual match, Lin Ke is not worried.

His strength grows day by day; now, after not having lifted a hand for a long time, even he himself does not know how strong he has become.

Anyway, he can instantly kill any first‑rank wizard he has encountered.

Even Lan Ni. Tai Le and Tiffany Colonna, these two geniuses of upper‑fifth‑grade aptitude, are not Lin Ke boasting—beating them is as easy as playing.

In the micro‑legion, aside from feeling a greater threat from Sandra, he might not be able to win.

The other seven scions of the academy's main‑branch great families, including the battle squad leader and the stern‑looking slender youth, Lin Ke is confident he can defeat in a life‑or‑death fight.

The stern youth is also a senior second‑rank wizard.

The other six are all second‑rank wizards.

So‑called senior means they could at any time launch an assault toward a higher rank, but for various reasons they have not taken that step.

Only by saying that under the multiple blessings of the "Arcane Specialty" talent "Mini-World," the wizard world's favor toward the "Grand Cosmos Meditation Method," the continuously optimized innate arcane "Battle Armor" and "Multithreaded Thought" state, Lin Ke's combat power is truly over the top.

His mental power has already reached 266, improving at lightning speed!

The mental power limit of an ordinary first‑rank wizard is 199.

With that, Lin Ke has not yet touched the limit of the "Grand Cosmos Meditation Method" wizard chapter at the first‑rank stage.

It is estimated to rise to 399, or even higher.

The mental power limit of an ordinary second‑rank wizard is exactly 399.

Leaving that aside, Lin Ke quickly tidied up, went downstairs, left the shop, and drove back to the academy's lakeside villa.

The time is already approaching noon; if he does not go to the lakeside villa, his shoulder will suffer another harsh bite.

When he dropped Mo Li off at the advanced academy in the morning, he promised to return early to the lakeside villa at noon to have lunch with her.

As a result, there were too many things in the morning, and his deep thought wasted time.

Sure enough, Mo Li stood gracefully at the villa entrance, her face bearing a sinister cold smile.

"Do you still remember me?"

Upon meeting, he unleashed a torrent of sarcastic remarks: "I thought you had hooked up with some cute little girl, gone out shopping and eating with her, and completely forgotten me."

Lin Ke was speechless: "Don't make trouble, what's this about? I got held up, I'm not late coming back, am I?"

"On time?"

Mo Li lifted her head to look at the sun already directly overhead, and said angrily, "This morning we agreed you'd come early; is this still early?"

"Not late, not late."

Lin Ke gave an embarrassed smile and pushed Mo Li to walk inside.

Seeing that, Mo Li stopped expressing her emotions.

In their interaction, grasping the right degree is very important.

Nitpicking over a small thing and going on and on, even if you're right, you'll become unreasonable.

When similar things happen repeatedly, sooner or later they'll grow to dislike each other.

In the restaurant, Mo Li had already prepared lunch for two.

This was originally something Lin Ke promised to do.

Mo Li returned to the lakeside villa full of expectation, only to find a cold restaurant and an empty table.

Being able to endure the disappointment and still prepare lunch for both of them is already a very sensible act.

"Sit."

Lin Ke attentively laid out the utensils for Mo Li, poured her a cup of milk tea, and then sat down opposite her.

"Let's eat, let's eat."

Mo Li picked up the knife and fork; the gloom on her face had completely vanished, revealing a sweet smile.

Her two fair little hands moved slightly, her eyes showing undisguised eagerness and joy.

Being able to share a meal with someone she likes is enough to dispel all grievances and dissatisfaction.

All that remained was a heart full of joy.

"Let's eat, let's eat."

Lin Ke cut a piece of the lamb chop that Mo Li liked most and placed it on her plate.

No talking while eating.

In a harmonious atmosphere, the two finished a warm lunch.

After wiping the oil from the corner of her mouth with a napkin and taking another sip of milk tea, Mo Li spoke up: "Mina came to see me; she said the Lukia family is preparing a team to snipe you. It's just unclear what form the sniping will take."

Upon hearing that, Lin Ke fell into thought.

Tiffany Kolonna's reminder, Kodi Wizard's advance notice, and Mina's intelligence combined, letting Lin Ke realize the Lukia family was preparing retaliation against him.

He said that, under pressure from the academy, the Lukia family had paid a huge price to let Sorlen obtain a relatively peaceful environment in which he could calmly attempt the metamorphosis stage.

How could they possibly risk the academy's great taboo again and take retaliatory action against him?

So this is how they're taking revenge!

The Lukia family's plan is likely to sabotage Lin Ke's performance in the upcoming competitions between several wizard organizations.

To cause Lin Ke to lose the favor of the academy's high-level leadership.

Only then would the Lukia family have a chance to retaliate further against Lin Ke without backlash, to regain their lost face.

For these families, face is still very important.

"I roughly understand now."

After coming to his senses, Lin Ke relayed the match information that Kodi Wizard had told him to Mo Li, then said, "You let those eight people know this afternoon that I'm preparing to coordinate the team soon, so have them arrange their time, starting tomorrow night."

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"Okay, I'll go inform them this afternoon."

Mo Li agreed, then asked concernedly, "You didn't leave me out, did you?"

Lin Ke laughed, "Don't worry, I didn't."

"Then that's good."

Mo Li tilted her head back, finished her milk tea, wiped her mouth with a napkin, took out the lipstick developed by "Do Whatever You Want," applied a purplish shade, got up, walked over to Lin Ke, bent down, and whispered in his ear, "You're smart for not leaving me out; otherwise I'd bite you to death."

After saying that, Mo Li pulled open Lin Ke's clothing, lightly kissed the spot where she had bitten him before, leaving a faint lip mark that looked like a bruise.

Is this a reminder? A threat? Or flirtation?

Feeling the warmth and moisture on his shoulder, Lin Ke had no idea.

"I'm leaving; don't make me wait for you again tonight."

After leaving that reminder, Mo Li left the villa, went to the "Do Whatever You Want" base at the Advanced Academy, and carried out Lin Ke's instructions.

Lin Ke picked up his green tea and sipped it slowly.

He hadn't even thought about dealing with the lip mark on his shoulder.

What if she comes back tonight for another check?

Girls in the heat of romance always have very odd thought processes.

Lin Ke certainly didn't want to invite trouble for himself.

After sitting alone for a while and finishing the tea in his cup, Lin Ke simply skipped the pharmacy, went up to the second-floor study, and began designing a training plan for team coordination.

As he doodled on paper, still unable to sort out his thoughts, his Portable Smart Brain vibrated.

He opened the screen and saw it was a video call request from Lan Ni. Tai Le.

Without hesitation, he immediately agreed.

"There's something I think it's necessary to let you know in advance."

The moment Lan Ni's flawless face appeared on the screen, her voice came out at the same time.

"What is it? Speak."

Lin Ke responded seriously, placing great importance on Lan Ni's words.

【123】

Names: Shanduola (likely a proper noun). Not in the glossary; we need to add it. It's a person's name, likely a character, so we should include Shanduola as a name. According to the rules, for an actual person's name we must use pinyin, not translate the meaning. Therefore we romanize the name as Shanduola.

【125】

Lan Ni didn't beat around the bush; she directly shared the news she had heard: 'This time, it's very likely not just you alone—your entire team will be conscripted.'

【127】

"Match?" No names.

【129】

Names: Lin Ke (already in the glossary).

【131】

Lan Ni was somewhat surprised; she had only just learned about this.

【133】

"Limited to the match." No names.

【135】

Names: Lin Ke.

【137】

Lan Ni suddenly realized; that's how it was.

【139】

"I can't say too much, but you must take this seriously; I heard that this match has a death indicator." No names.

【141】

Names: Lan Ni.

【143】

Lin Ke began to mutter to himself.

【145】

The source of this information is Shanduola, and it's definitely correct.

【147】

So, whether for the academy's recognition and rewards, or for our own lives, Molly's, the Brotherhood Team's, and the Social Anxiety Group's, we must raise our level of importance even higher.

【149】

After thinking, Lin Ke continued to design the team coordination training plan.

【151】

Time quietly passed. No names.

【153】

Names: Lin Ke, Mo Li. Also, the term 'North District' is a generic direction+area, not a proper name, so we exclude it.

【155】

Mo Li sat in the passenger seat, asking doubtfully.

【157】

She had just lamented her poverty yesterday, yet she thought Lin Ke would invest in developing a new potion to open up new sources of wealth.

【159】

So at noon, she asked Lin Ke to return to the North District villa early.

【161】

Lin Ke explained, 'I didn't go to design the team cooperation training plan.'

【163】

"Hmm." No names.

【165】

Names: Mo Li.

【168】

No names.

Mo Li studied, while Lin Ke continued to design the training plan.

【170】

The similarity is that both of them need to refer to many resources.

No names.

【174】

No names.

West District, airport dock.

【176】

Lin Ke stood before the Heaven Shuttle, seeing Mo Li, the Brotherhood Team, and the Social Anxiety Group full of vigor.

【179】

But note: The glossary only includes certain terms; we are to reuse the EXACT English already in the glossary above. For items not in glossary, we need to provide translation ourselves. So we will translate 天梭 as "Heaven Shuttle". Ensure we keep the quotes? The original had 「天梭」號. In translation we could say "the Heaven Shuttle". We'll output as "Heaven Shuttle". The "號" indicates ship, we can incorporate as "the Heaven Shuttle". We'll just list the name as "Heaven Shuttle". In the glossary list we need to output raw_term: EnglishName, original_term: ChineseChars. So we need to include an entry for Heaven Shuttle with original_term "天梭". We'll decide later.

【181】

After looking around and making eye contact for a few seconds, Lin Ke spoke: 'The last time we worked together was several years ago. Now, another occasion is coming up where we, as a team, will cooperate, strive, and strive hard. This occasion is quite special; according to the information I received, the teams participating represent the academy, competing against teams representing other wizard organizations, and there is a death indicator.'

【183】

To let everyone digest the information, Lin Ke slightly raised his volume and emphasized:

【185】

"What does a death indicator mean?"

【187】

"It means that even a slight lapse could cost one's life;"

【189】

"So, starting today, everyone should adjust their schedules, with everything focusing on teamwork training and coordination."

No names.

【192】

Names: Lin Ke.

【195】

No names.

Everyone shouted in unison.

No names.

【199】

No names.

Lin Ke waved his hand and was the first to walk up the gangway of the Heaven Shuttle.

【201】

Everyone followed with solemn expressions.

No names.

【204】

Names: Brotherhood Team.

【206】

Names: Liu Laolao (this is a character from Dream of the Red Chamber, a proper name; we need to romanize it as Liu Laolao). Also, the place name from the novel should be included; we will translate its meaning as 'Grand View Garden' and include an entry for Grand View Garden with the original term.

【208】

Names: Lin Ke, Brotherhood Team.

【210】

Names: Social Anxiety Group. Also, 'socially confident' slang is not a proper name, so we exclude it.

【213】

No names.

Even Bei Di went to the bar, mixed two drinks, and gave them to Boss Lin Ke and Sister Molly, then said playfully: 'Wishing the boss and sister a lifelong union.'

【215】

After saying that, the person ran off.

No names.

【219】

No names.

Lin Ke held his drink, unsure how to express his feelings.

【221】

"Can speak, huh."

No names.

【224】

Names: Mo Li.

【226】

Names: Mo Li

What are you looking at?

Noticing Lin Ke's gaze constantly fixed on his own flushed face, Mo Li couldn't help but ask.

"Just looking at a fairy's face."

Lin Ke replied with a pun.

"Hmph! I'm ignoring you."

Mo Li finished the drink in her cup, stepped hard on Lin Ke's heel, stepped forward and barked a few commands, quickly calling the Benevolent Brother Group and the Social Anxiety Group back to their senses and restoring order.

Lin Ke then took the opportunity to start grouping, then launched the first training exercise, controlling the 'Heaven Shuttle' star cruiser.

His demand is not high; his direct descendants must all learn to pilot warships and be capable of navigating interstellar space.

His long-term goal is:

Everyone a veteran driver.

Thus, like a small legion, when non-combat losses occur due to sudden situations, the warship will not be left unmanned.

"Tower spirit?"

A highly intelligent tower spirit is very expensive.

Lin Ke can't afford it!