Chapter 280: with translation of chapter title

286. Chapter 286: Entrust

Lin Ke doesn't believe anything Lu Qi Ya says.

What? Suo Lun Lu Qi Ya has already exiled himself;

What? From now on there is no Lu Qi Ya family, only the Ya Qi family;

What? The mixed regiment completely belongs to Ke Di Sage.

As long as the Lu Qi Ya family isn't wiped out, it's all nonsense!

The Lu Qi Ya family is accustomed to doing one thing openly and another in secret.

Lin Ke only believes in his own conviction, only believes in his determination to kill Suo Lun Lu Qi Ya.

Do you really think Lin Ke forgot about the incident where he fled in panic after being hit by three annihilation star cannons?

If it weren't for needing to pursue advanced studies at the academy's main campus, and if Dean Fu Li Si Te didn't prohibit it, Lin Ke wouldn't care where Suo Lun is hiding; he would definitely seek him out and kill him before he advances to Sage.

He definitely won't just talk big like just now and then leave it at that.

But talking big is talking big; Lin Ke isn't mindlessly issuing threats, revealing his determination.

Since Dean Fu Li Si Te doesn't allow Lin Ke to launch retaliation, no matter the method.

Accordingly, the Lu Qi Ya family, or rather the future Ya Qi family, will also be suppressed by Dean Fu Li Si Te.

They must not easily cause trouble for Lin Ke again.

So, Lin Ke chooses to let out some harsh words to deter the former Lu Qi Ya family and the future Ya Qi family, leaving no future trouble.

All Lin Ke seeks is to give them a sense of threat like a thorn in the back, as much as possible.

Although doing this, it's actually not very meaningful.

It merely allows Lin Ke's mood to relax a little.

Huo Ke Lu Qi Ya stared blankly as Lin Ke walked away, his decisive words echoing in his ears; after a long silence, he let out a faint sigh.

This grudge truly deepens the more it's formed.

Just as he turned around, preparing to leave the mainland and return to the mixed regiment, he suddenly spotted his longtime friend Bobby Smith appearing nearby.

"Long time no see."

Yesterday, while delivering a gift for Para Sage to Asande and Renee, he caught sight of Hawk, who was also running errands for Ke Di Sage; consequently, Bobby Smith, who had come specially to find him, greeted him proactively.

"Good... good long time no see."

Huo Ke instinctively lowered his head, hesitated a moment, then forced a natural reply.

Bobby stared at Huo Ke for a moment, a flicker of sadness in his eyes, and sighed, "How have you changed so much?"

"Is... is there?"

Huo Ke replied unnaturally, his eyes darting, avoiding Bobby's gaze.

"Yes!"

Bobby's voice dropped low: "You've become unlike the former Huo Ke, timid and lacking any vigor."

"No, right?"

Huo Ke shook his head, then turned and left, saying, "I still have things to do; let's talk next time."

Bobby Smith didn't speak to stop him, staying in place and silently watching Huo Ke's retreating figure.

The seas have turned to mulberry fields; things remain but people are not the same—forcing them to stay is useless.

As long as Huo Ke doesn't emerge from the shadow of his heartache, their relationship cannot return to normal for a day.

"Why bother?"

He let out a faint sigh, and Bobby also left, intending to return to the fairy world via the interworld teleportation gate.

The Para Sage Legion's recent "Construction" project is genuinely interesting; he wants to go observe it.

If possible, Bobby also wants to apply to join the Medical Department to become a pharmacist, personally learning the theory and practice of "Construction".

Speaking of supernatural medical and potion‑making skills, Bobby is confident he can reach the average level of the Medical Department.

If the "Construction" project truly is as he anticipated, it could greatly boost the combat power of full‑fledged wizards.

Perhaps he needs to find a way to persuade his family—at least his own branch—to form a strategic partnership with the Para Sage Legion and try to introduce "Construction" technology.

This is a rare development opportunity!

The Smith family cannot be absent.

After leaving Ke Di Sage's villa, Lin Ke went to visit Se Lin Sage for a bit.

They exchanged a few words, each understanding the other's mind, and there was no longer any danger.

Lin Ke then directly returned to the headquarters of the "Do Whatever You Want" group; nothing else happened along the way.

"What did Ke Di Sage want with you?"

In the president's office, Mo Li was brewing tea to entertain Shan Duo La, Lan Ni, and Jie La De.

Ti Fu Ni and Fu Li De have been away from the mainland for a relatively long time; since they've returned this time, they naturally need to go back to the family.

Regardless of their relationship with the family, as long as they cannot rely on their own strength to receive equal treatment from the family, they still need to keep up appearances.

Seeing Lin Ke walk in, Mo Li waved him over to sit beside her, poured him a cup of tea, and then asked.

This time, Mo Li brewed the newly released rock tea.

The tea infusion was orange‑yellow, clear and bright, with a rich, lingering aroma, a mellow flavor, smooth and refreshing.

Lin Ke first smelled the tea's fragrance, then drank the infusion, savoring it carefully.

Having just answered Mo Li's question, he related what Bi De Lai Ang Nei Er had said and Huo Ke Lu Qi Ya's words to the few people present.

"What a beautiful thought!"

After hearing that, Mo Li exclaimed angrily, "You want reconciliation? Then reconcile. You want to assassinate? Then assassinate. Do you really think everything must go as they wish?"

Lan Ni and Jie La De had little interest in Lin Ke's conflict with the Lu Qi Ya family, especially his feud with Suo Lun.

Sitting to the side, he listened quietly, then promptly forgot it, having no intention to voice an opinion.

Translation: Sitting to the side, he listened quietly, then forgot it immediately, having no intention to voice an opinion.

Check: "having no intention to voice an opinion" = "having no intention to voice an opinion". Good.

Sandaora moved her lips a few times, wanting to say something, but she wasn't sure if it was appropriate.

Translation: Shan Duo La moved her lips a few times, wanting to say something, but she wasn't sure if it was appropriate.

After hesitating, Sandaora still decided to give a slight reminder, saying: "Soren is currently working for my great-uncle."

Translation: After hesitating, Shan Duo La still decided to give a slight reminder, and said: "Suo Lun is currently working for my uncle."

"Huh?"

Translation: "Huh?"

Upon hearing that, Linke immediately took notice.

Translation: Lin Ke heard this and immediately took notice.

He had previously learned from Dean Fryst that Soren Luciae was serving Lady Lysandra, so how did he suddenly switch patrons?

Translation: He had previously gathered from Dean Fu Li Si Te that Suo Lun Lu Qi Ya was serving Ms. Li Sang De La, so how did he suddenly change his backing?

Since we've brought it up, let's explain it clearly.

Translation: Since it's been said, might as well explain it more clearly.

Sandaora thought for a moment and revealed something that need not be kept secret: "My great-uncle owns a habitable world that lacks capable managers. The Aqii family—well, part of the former Luciae family's core management, along with some younger clan members—were sent there by my mother. This includes Soren, who is also the chieftain of the Aqii family."

Translation: Shan Duo La thought for a moment and revealed something that need not be kept secret: "My uncle has his own habitable world, lacking capable hands to manage it. The Ya Qi Family, uh… that is, part of the former Lu Qi Ya Family's core management, along with some younger clan members, were sent there by my mother. Among them is Suo Lun, and he is even the chief of the Ya Qi Family."

Upon hearing that, Linke fell into thought.

Translation: Lin Ke heard this and fell into thought.

From various information, it can be inferred that the current core management and clanspeople of the Aqii family have split into two.

Translation: From various information, it can be inferred that the current core management and clansmen of the Ya Qi Family have already split into two.

Some remained in the homeland, quietly rebuilding; others went far afield to preserve the spark.

Translation: Part remained in the homeland, low-key rebuilding; part went far abroad, preserving the spark.

Despite losing many clanspeople and industries, and having the elite of two legions drained, the Aqii family ultimately obtained what they wanted.

Translation: So many clansmen died, so much industry was lost, and even the elite of the two legions were drained, yet the Ya Qi Family ultimately still got what they wanted.

They broke away from the circle of native pure-blood families, climbed halfway up, and attached themselves to a high branch.

Translation: Having broken away from the circle of native pure-blood families, they climbed half a step up and attached themselves to a high branch.

Going forward, as long as the Aqii family stabilizes and manages that habitable world well for Sandaora's great-uncle, they will naturally have a day to take up residence at the institute's main campus.

Translation: Thereafter, as long as the Ya Qi Family steadily holds its ground and manages that habitable world well for Shan Duo La's uncle, they will naturally have a day to station themselves at the Academy Main Branch.

Sandaora said these things to remind Linke that he shouldn't rely on her third uncle—Dean Fryst's favor and cultivation—to forcefully do inappropriate things.

Translation: Shan Duo La said these things to remind Lin Ke that he must not rely on her third uncle—namely, Dean Fu Li Si Te's favor and cultivation—to arbitrarily do inappropriate things.

Even if he wants to carry out revenge, it's best to first secure strong support to eliminate future troubles.

Translation: Even if he wanted to carry out revenge, it would be best to first obtain strong support to eliminate future troubles.

"Thank you."

Translation: "Thank you."

Having thought it through, Linke understood Sandaora's reminder and sincerely thanked her.

Translation: Having thought it through, Lin Ke understood Shan Duo La's intended reminder and sincerely thanked her.

Sandaora merely sipped her tea, didn't respond, as if she hadn't heard.

Translation: Shan Duo La merely sipped her tea, did not respond, as if she hadn't heard.

A pot of rock tea, brewed five times, only then began to taste bland.

Translation: A pot of rock tea, after five infusions, only then did its flavor become thin.

Everyone stopped chatting and set off back to the institute's main campus.

Translation: Everyone stopped idle chatter and set off back to the Academy Main Branch.

Sandaora recalled Tiffany and Fried; together they went through the interworld portal back to the institute's main campus, then each went home.

Translation: Shan Duo La recalled Ti Fu Ni and Fu De; everyone together went through the interworld teleportation gate back to the Academy Main Branch, then each went home.

Villa, study.

Translation: Villa, study.

Jasmine gently rubbed Linke's head and softly comforted him: "Don't forcefully contend over a momentary anger; leave it for later."

Translation: Mo Li gently rubbed Lin Ke's head and softly comforted: "A moment's anger—don't forcefully contend; leave it for later."

Linke replied: "I'm not in a hurry; the longer I delay, the more advantageous it is for me."

Translation: Lin Ke replied: "I'm not in a hurry; the longer time drags on, the more advantageous it is for me."

"That's right."

Translation: "Indeed."

Jasmine suddenly recalled a recent rumor, chuckled, and said: "Who made you the freak they talk about?"

Translation: Mo Li suddenly recalled a rumor circulating lately and burst out laughing with a "pfft": "Who made you the freak in their mouths!"

"Genius!"

Translation: "Genius!"

Linke corrected Jasmine's statement, emphasizing: "I'm not a freak, I'm an unreasonable genius!"

Translation: Lin Ke corrected Mo Li's saying, emphasizing: "Not a freak, but a genius who defies common sense!"

Jasmine laughed to herself, ignoring Linke's correction.

Translation: Mo Li laughed to herself, paying no heed to Lin Ke's correction.

After joking around like that, Linke's mood, which had been fluctuating today because of Peter Leonnel and Hawk Luciae, settled down.

Translation: After joking around like that, Lin Ke's mood, which had been unsettled today because of Bi De Lai Ang Nei Er and Huo Ke Lu Qi Ya, returned to calm.

After a brief rest, the two did not continue to while away time.

Translation: After resting a short while, the two did not continue to kill time.

There's plenty to do.

Translation: There's a lot to do.

Their respective courses, research, and experiments need no elaboration; they must be completed each day.

Translation: Each one's courses, research, and experiments need no further comment; they must be completed daily.

Jasmine also has work with the potion studies teaching and research group.

Translation: Mo Li also has work in the Pharmacology Teaching and Research Group.

Linke must coordinate the newly launched "Construct" project, organizing the knowledge system, practical techniques, and designing individual pieces and sets.

Translation: Lin Ke needs to coordinate the newly launched Construct project, organizing the knowledge system, practical techniques, and designing individual pieces and sets.

All of these require considerable effort and time.

Translation: All of these require considerable effort and time.

Moreover, the second extracurricular practice activity is about to begin.

Translation: Moreover, the second extracurricular practice activity is about to begin.

For this extracurricular practice, Linke and Jasmine did not rely on Sandaora to handle it; they chose to follow the institute's arrangements. Linke intends to sort out the first phase of the Construct project before undertaking the practice.

Translation: This time's extracurricular practice, Lin Ke and Mo Li did not entrust Shan Duo La to handle it; they chose to follow the academy's arrangements. Lin Ke intends to sort out the first phase of the Construct project before undertaking the extracurricular practice.

Thus, after Jasmine dove into the lab, Linke went to the fairy world.

Translation: Thus, after Mo Li plunged into the lab, Lin Ke came to the Fairy World.

Linke simply greeted Paro the Sage, then headed straight to the location of the Construct project.

Translation: Lin Ke simply greeted Pa Luo Sage, then headed straight to the location of the Construct project.

Nearly forty alchemists from the Medical and Potions departments were busy on the assembly line, buzzing with activity.

Translation: The Medical and Pharmacy Departments had nearly forty pharmacists bustling busily on the assembly line.

The four key steps of Construct—carrier pre‑fabrication, talent/arcane‑ability loading, linking/encoding, and fusion—were turned into four procedures on the assembly line.

Translation: The four key steps of Construct—carrier pre‑production, talent/‑like‑magic‑ability bearing, linking/recording, fusion—were turned into four procedures on the assembly line.

The nearly forty alchemists were split into four groups, each taking turns handling one procedure, implanting the "Barbarian Strike" set into the selected fairies.

Translation: Nearly forty pharmacists were divided into four groups, each taking turns handling one procedure, implanting the Barbarian Strike Suit into the selected fairies.

Linke found Bollo Salosalzar the wizard and Old Man Murphy, discovering that the two were still sniping at each other daily, neither yielding.

Translation: Lin Ke found Bo Luo Suo Lu Sa Er Wizard and Mo Fei Old Man, discovering that the two were still sniping at each other in daily dealings, neither yielding.

"What's going on?"

Translation: "What's going on?"

After a light cough to remind the two who were bickering, Linke spoke up to ask.

Translation: He gave a light cough to remind the two who were sniping, then Lin Ke spoke up to ask.

"Ask him!"

Translation: "Ask him!"

Old Man Murphy pointed at Salosalzar the wizard, sat down huffing, and turned his head away so he wouldn't have to look at the wizard's old face.

Translation: Mo Fei Old Man pointed at Suo Lu Sa Er Wizard, sat down huffing, and turned his head away from looking at the wizard's old face.

"Ask him!"

Translation: "Ask him!"

Salosalzar the wizard's "childishness" is no less; he practically mirrored Murphy's actions and demeanor.

Translation: Suo Lu Sa Er Wizard's "childish" degree is hardly inferior; it almost replicates Mo Fei Old Man's actions and demeanor.

No wonder they've been feuding for decades as rival master‑brothers.

Translation: No wonder they've been feuding brothers for decades.

They're perfectly in sync!

Translation: Their tacit understanding is spot on!

Linke glanced left and right, but nobody felt like asking.

Translation: Lin Ke glanced east and west; nobody felt like asking.

He simply sat down at an office smart‑terminal and began reviewing the work logs and project data from the past two days.

Translation: He went straight to sit before an office computer and began reviewing the work logs and project data of the past two days.

Working overtime, the Medical and Potions departments have already implanted the "Barbarian Strike" set into over 800 fairies.

Translation: Working overtime, the Medical and Pharmacy Departments have already implanted the Barbarian Strike Suit in over 800 fairies.

Only 21 cases of immune rejection have occurred.

Translation: Only 21 cases of immune rejection have appeared.

These 21 fairies are now in a special care unit, undergoing meticulous examination to pinpoint the cause of the immune rejection.

Translation: These 21 fairies are now in the special isolation ward, undergoing the most meticulous examination to pinpoint the cause of the immune rejection.

At this rate, in another three to four days, the first batch of 3,000 fairies will all have received the Construct implant.

Translation: At this rate, there are still another three to four days before the first batch of 3000 fairies can all receive the Construct implant.

Following that is a two‑month period of adaptation, training, observation, and comparison, in order to determine the extent of combat power increase brought by the 'Barbarian Strike' set.

After reviewing the work logs of the past two days, Lin Ke found the reason why Wizard Salosaer and Old Man Mo Fei were sniping at each other.

Of the four procedures, in terms of technical difficulty, the loading and merging steps are the most difficult.

The dozen or so pharmacists of the Pharmacy Department, according to the schedule, only get to handle these two steps on the afternoon of the final day.

This truly made Old Man Mo Fei indignant.

However, Lin Ke saw nothing wrong with Wizard Salosaer's arrangement.

Whether in personal quality or mastery of the "Construct" knowledge system, the Pharmacy Department lags far behind the Medical Department.

The first phase of the "Construct" project is extremely important; no mistakes can be allowed.

Wizard Salosaer even arranged half a day for the Pharmacy Department, which is already a very considerate gesture toward them.

If it were Lin Ke, not even half an hour would be possible, let alone half a day.

However, for various reasons, Lin Ke's identity is merely that of chief designer of the "Construct" project and a special consultant to it.

He has only advisory authority, without final decision‑making power over concrete matters.

Therefore, Lin Ke merely smiled and pretended he hadn't noticed this.

Without paying attention to the two old men who would soon make up, Lin Ke walked through the four procedures in turn, inspecting each one.

Full of artisan spirit, it has shortcomings, but of course also strengths.

Nearly forty pharmacists from the Medical and Pharmacy Departments hold themselves to an almost austere standard, carrying out the content, techniques, and methods that Lin Ke trained them in.

No innovation, but also no deviation, and no mistakes!

This is actually quite rare.

One can only say that the pharmacists cultivated by Sage Selin for Sage Paluo originally are absolutely not lacking in overall quality!

Having identified some areas needing improvement, Lin Ke did not rashly correct them on the spot.

Instead, he returned to the office where Wizard Salosaer and Old Man Mo Fei work and wrote a technical document.

"Some places need correction, or optimization."

He waved at the now‑truce Wizard Salosaer and Old Man Mo Fei, projected the technical document he had just written into the air, and explained it to himself.

"Fine, we'll pass these on at tonight's meeting."

Wizard Salosaer, after listening to the explanation and looking at the technical document, readily promised to do so.

Old Man Mo Fei opened his mouth, wanting to ask about his grandson Peiksi Mo Fei joining the "Do Anything Free" group, but he didn't get the words out.

The timing was wrong, the setting was wrong.

Better to ask next time.

Wizard World.

West Coast, Ruowuosicheng

Peiksi Mo Fei brought several friends and entered the headquarters of the "Do Anything Free" group.

Following the guidance, they came to the registration desk for membership applications and filled out several forms.

According to the procedure of "Do Anything Free", the several applicants who are first‑circle wizards need to be personally interviewed by the deputy general manager, Lin En.

In a meeting room.

Lin En sat upright in the examiner's seat, looking at the several applicants who were "senior students".

Especially Peiksi Mo Fei, who had formerly served as deputy squad leader, together with Lin Ke, leading the Benevolent Brother Group and some others in exchanging study with the Shadow City apprentice team.

He knew that eight or nine out of ten of these "senior students" had come for the big boss.

Showing no outward sign of anything unusual, Lin En conducted the interview as usual, gave each of the several "senior students" an evaluation, and then politely asked them to wait for news.

Whether they can join "Do Anything Free" still needs to be discussed by the executive committee.

Before leaving, Peiksi Mo Fei deliberately glanced back at Lin En.

Lin En calmly returned Peiksi's gaze, his expression calm, revealing no information at all.

After the several people had left, Lin En specially convened a temporary executive committee meeting to vote on whether those few "senior students" should join.

After discussion, General Manager Asangde Koneite gave the go‑ahead and signed the admission notice.

Approved were the inclusion of Peiksi Mo Fei and five others, making a total of six first‑circle wizards.

These six first‑circle wizards share a common trait: they all come from half‑blood families!

Obviously, after the wedding that Asangde and Ruoni held yesterday, more and more people have seen the development potential of "Do Anything Free".

Beidi left the headquarters, returned to Grand Pharmacy, and before she could resume work, the staff informed her that a special package had just arrived at the shop.

The addressee was written as the boss Linke Grand's name, while the sender was listed as unknown.

The sender's address was Shadow City.

Beidi took the special package to the second floor, looked at this special container capable of holding living beings, after sending a report message to the boss and the elder sister respectively, she chose to open the package.

A very cute baby girl lay still in a box with a soft cushion, her big, bright, jet‑black eyes wide open, silently meeting Beidi's gaze.

On the baby's swaddling cloth lay a letter.

Beidi knew that the boss had once conducted a half‑year‑long research together with Sage Selin.

Ultimately they succeeded in preserving the fetus of the Shadow City squad leader that was in utero during that exchange study; the situation was special, and a slight mishap would have resulted in a stillbirth, yet the fetus was delivered safely.

It stands to reason that this baby girl before us is that fortunate fetus.

But why would the Shadow City squad leader send his hard‑won daughter to the boss?

Or perhaps without any prior communication.

Otherwise, the boss would surely have given a hint.

Beidi thought it over, recorded a video of the baby lying in the box and the letter on its swaddling, and sent it via the cross‑realm encrypted communicator to the boss and the elder sister respectively.

Thereafter she waited patiently.

Anyway, the box inside the package has life‑support functions, so the baby girl won't come to any harm anytime soon.

After a while, Betty received a cross-border communication request from Big Sis.

Big Sis, hello.

Once the video call was connected, Betty immediately greeted.

Hmm.

Mo Li nodded and got straight to the point: "Let me take a look."

Betty raised the communicator, aiming its camera at the box.

"Open the letter, let me have a look."

Mo Li carefully observed the little girl with her eyes rolling around for a moment, then gave instructions.

Betty immediately complied, taking the envelope from the life-support box, opening it, and pulling out the letter paper.

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Opening the letter paper, only three short lines were written on it:

The situation is urgent; I resort to this measure, hoping you will take good care of my daughter.

If I survive, I will come to thank you!

Christina Smith