Chapter 310

316. Chapter 316: Inexplicable

World extinction is not a temporary matter.

The destruction and rebirth of organic life forms require even more time.

Even though Fulan Duo had simulated many times in the Sea of Consciousness Small World, basically figuring out all the parameters.

But reality is not a simulation.

The real small world cannot be sped up at will like the Sea of Consciousness Small World.

Not to mention Fulan Duo as a World Spirit, even Lin Ke as a World Lord cannot do that.

This involves the rules of time!

During world extinction and evolution, the real small world can still normally provide reverse summoning and shape-shifting functions.

As for Lin Ke's life safety, there's no need to worry too much.

Moreover, this extracurricular practice activity almost certainly poses no life-threatening danger.

The mission issued by the academy to Lin Ke is to join the envoy delegation to Michel Grand Sage Tower and negotiate some matters with them.

When two armies are at war, they do not harm envoys.

Perhaps, due to the currently stiff relationship between the two organizations, the Michel Grand Sage Tower side might send wizards to provoke.

Or perhaps, both organizations need a few clashes at various levels to test their strength.

The intensity of the fight might be higher, but it cannot develop to a life-or-death degree.

Thus Lin Ke felt at ease performing the system's ninth draw and the real small world's world extinction the day before departing for the Michel Grand Sage Tower.

Mo Li's extracurricular practice activity this time is also as a member of the envoy delegation.

But the object she follows on the mission is Shadow City.

"Lin Ke, why haven't you come down yet?"

Speak of Mo Li, and her voice arrived.

"Here it comes."

Lin Ke inwardly ordered Fulan Duo to monitor the real small world's progress, calling him if anything happened, then he left the study and went downstairs.

The newly formulated tea drink was entirely researched and made by Mo Li herself, so of course I should go show support.

Otherwise, wouldn't that be ignoring those efforts and hard work?

After tasting the new tea drink, giving some feedback, and chatting a while, Mo Li suddenly asked a question.

"Lin Ke, should I also inquire about Christina's situation?"

Since Christina accepted the implantation of the Shadow Annihilation set and returned to Shadow City, there has been no news whatsoever.

Whether she is alive or dead, good or bad, is unknown.

Mo Li isn't really concerned about Christina's safety; she wants to help Lin Ke monitor the usage, effects, and data of the Shadow Annihilation set.

Thinking that way might seem a bit unsympathetic.

But there's nothing really wrong with it.

Christina originally insisted on returning to Shadow City herself; if anything really happened, she alone would be responsible.

It has nothing to do with half a Magic Stone for Lin Ke and Mo Li.

"No need."

Lin Ke said, "Just let things take their natural course. As for the usage feedback and data of the Shadow Annihilation set..."

Lin Ke, guessing Mo Li's thoughts, pondered for a moment, shook his head and said, "Not in a hurry."

"That's fine."

Mo Li didn't insist.

After all, Mo Li also knows that what Lin Ke truly values is the specially tailored Shadow Magic Serpent's Bite set for Jialuo Na.

"The Shadow Annihilation set is quite good, but it's not particularly impressive to Lin Ke himself."

If there is gain, be happy; if not, it doesn't matter.

"Everything should still focus on the mission."

Lin Ke emphasized a point.

"Hmm."

Mo Li nodded.

The two then stopped talking about this and quietly drank tea.

Tomorrow we will depart, following different envoy delegations to different wizard organizations.

As short as a week, as long as ten days and a half month, we won't see each other.

Now we can leisurely spend time together, which is worth cherishing.

The next day.

Lin Ke and Mo Li left early to find their respective envoy delegations.

The mainland of the wizard world.

West Coast, Tudor District, Michelle District, Michelle Grand Sage Tower.

The Ravosilt Academy delegation arrived at the destination very discreetly.

The Grand Sage Tower side also didn't make any big fuss; to welcome the Ravosilt Academy delegation, they were even more discreet.

The Ravosilt Academy delegation consisted of six mages.

The ambassador is Lady Lysandra, a sixth-rank sage;

The deputy ambassador is Fletcher Domingo, a fifth-rank sage.

Of the remaining three delegation members, two are acquaintances of Lin Ke.

Ke Di Wizard, Fourth Rank Sage;

Renee Clark, Third Rank Wizard.

Renee Clark, a third-rank wizard.

The only one I don't know is just a first-rank wizard.

The only one I don't know is just a first-rank wizard.

This person is a scion of a major family from the academy's main campus and has never had any interaction with Lin Ke.

This person is a scion of a major family from the academy's main campus, and has never had any interaction with Lin Ke.

From the composition of the delegation members, Lin Ke inferred some information.

Translation: "From the composition of the delegation members, Lin Ke inferred some information." So 【65】 From the composition of the delegation members, Lin Ke inferred some information.

For this mission, even if negotiations reach a deadlock, we still have to rely on contests to decide certain matters.

Translation: "On this mission, it's inevitable that if negotiations reach an impasse, we'll still have to rely on a contest to decide certain matters." So 【66】 On this mission, it's inevitable that if negotiations reach an impasse, we'll still have to rely on a contest to decide certain matters.

Otherwise, why would we specially form a delegation encompassing wizards from first to sixth rank?

Translation: "Otherwise, why would they specially form a delegation encompassing first- through sixth-rank wizards?" So 【67】 Otherwise, why would they specially form a delegation encompassing first- through sixth-rank wizards?

The Grand Sage Tower dispatched a team to receive the Rui Wo Suo Si Academy delegation, likewise consisting of six wizards, emphasizing parity.

The Grand Sage Tower sent a team to receive the Rui Wo Suo Si Academy delegation, also consisting of six wizards, emphasizing parity.

The leader is also a sixth-rank sage, Cawell Ludwil.

Translation: "The leader is also a sixth-rank sage, Kao Wei Er. Lu De Wei Er." So 【69】 The leader is also a sixth-rank sage, Kao Wei Er. Lu De Wei Er.

Whether in status, rank, or strength, he is not much inferior to Lady Li Sang De La.

Translation: "In terms of identity, rank, or strength, he is not much inferior to Lady Li Sang De La." So 【70】 In terms of identity, rank, or strength, he is not much inferior to Lady Li Sang De La.

This information was found by Lin Ke on the Michel Grand Sage Tower's "official website".

Translation: "Lin Ke found this information on the 'official website' of the Mi Xie Er Grand Sage Tower." So 【71】 Lin Ke found this information on the 'official website' of the Mi Xie Er Grand Sage Tower.

Similar to Rui Wo Suo Si Academy, the Michel Grand Sage Tower's true core leadership handling daily affairs consists of a sixth-rank sage and a fifth-rank sage.

Translation: "Similar to the Rui Wo Suo Si Academy, the core leadership of the Mi Xie Er Grand Sage Tower that actually handles daily affairs consists of a sixth-rank sage and a fifth-rank sage." So 【72】 Similar to the Rui Wo Suo Si Academy, the core leadership of the Mi Xie Er Grand Sage Tower that actually handles daily affairs consists of a sixth-rank sage and a fifth-rank sage.

Moreover, Cawell Ludwil, a sixth-rank sage, is indeed a member of the Michel Grand Sage Tower's core leadership and ranks very high.

Translation: "And Kao Wei Er. Lu De Wei Er, a sixth-rank sage, is indeed a member of the Grand Sage Tower's core leadership, ranking very high." So 【73】 And Kao Wei Er. Lu De Wei Er, a sixth-rank sage, is indeed a member of the Grand Sage Tower's core leadership, ranking very high.

Having him receive Lady Li Sang De La is still very appropriate.

Translation: "Having him receive Lady Li Sang De La is still very appropriate." So 【74】 Having him receive Lady Li Sang De La is still very appropriate.

"Several, please come this way."

Translation: "\"Several people, this way please. \"" So 【75】 "Several people, this way please."

After Cawell Ludwil and Lady Li Sang De La exchanged pleasantries, he led both teams to a large conference room.

Translation: "After Kao Wei Er. Lu De Wei Er and Lady Li Sang De La exchanged pleasantries, he led both teams into a large conference room." So 【76】 After Kao Wei Er. Lu De Wei Er and Lady Li Sang De La exchanged pleasantries, he led both teams into a large conference room.

A long conference table was placed in the center of the conference room.

Translation: "A long conference table was placed in the exact center of the room." So 【77】 A long conference table was placed in the exact center of the room.

Nothing was placed on the conference table.

Translation: "Nothing was placed on the conference table." So 【78】 Nothing was placed on the conference table.

Not even a cup of water was prepared.

Translation: "Not even a cup of water was prepared." So 【79】 Not even a cup of water was prepared.

Seeing a spot reveals the whole leopard; this shows the attitude of the Michel Grand Sage Tower toward the Rui Wo Suo Si Academy's visit.

Translation: "As the saying goes, 'Viewing a leopard through a tube,' one can see the Grand Sage Tower's attitude toward this visit by the Rui Wo Suo Si Academy." So 【80】 As the saying goes, 'Viewing a leopard through a tube,' one can see the Grand Sage Tower's attitude toward this visit by the Rui Wo Suo Si Academy.

It's almost as if they were about to shout outright, "You're not welcome here!"

Translation: "It's almost as if they were shouting outright, 'You're not welcome here!'" So 【81】 It's almost as if they were shouting outright, 'You're not welcome here!'

Both sides sat on opposite sides, forming a standoff: "On this trip, I represent not only Rui Wo Suo Si Academy, but also the Flame and Metal Merchant Guild and the White Tower Alliance."

Translation: "The two teams sat on opposite sides, forming a standoff. 'On this trip, I represent not only the Rui Wo Suo Si Academy, but also the Blazing Flame and Metal Merchant Guild, as well as the White Tower Alliance.'" So 【82】 The two teams sat on opposite sides, forming a standoff. "On this trip, I represent not only the Rui Wo Suo Si Academy, but also the Blazing Flame and Metal Merchant Guild, as well as the White Tower Alliance."

As soon as she sat down, Lady Li Sang De La turned the tables and opened with a show of force.

As soon as she sat down, Lady Li Sang De La turned the tables and opened with a show of force.

Cawell Ludwil showed no surprise, instead smiling and speaking lightly: "Li Sang De La, I won't discuss these with you. Leave the small matters to them. What I want to discuss with you is the cosmic rules."

Translation: "Kao Wei Er. Lu De Wei Er showed no surprise, instead smiling and speaking lightly: 'Li Sang De La, I won't discuss these with you. Leave the small matters to them. What I want to discuss with you is the cosmic rules.'" So 【84】 Kao Wei Er. Lu De Wei Er showed no surprise, instead smiling and speaking lightly: "Li Sang De La, I won't discuss these with you. Leave the small matters to them. What I want to discuss with you is the cosmic rules."

When this was said, Lady Li Sang De La, who intended to provoke Cawell Ludwil, ended up being provoked herself.

Translation: "As soon as he said that, Lady Li Sang De La, who had intended to provoke Kao Wei Er. Lu De Wei Er, ended up being provoked herself." So 【85】 As soon as he said that, Lady Li Sang De La, who had intended to provoke Kao Wei Er. Lu De Wei Er, ended up being provoked herself.

At first hearing, it doesn't sound harsh; it's quite normal.

Translation: "At first hearing, it doesn't sound grating; it's quite normal." So 【86】 At first hearing, it doesn't sound grating; it's quite normal.

Upon careful consideration, one can discern the meaning.

Translation: "Upon careful consideration, one can discern its meaning." So 【87】 Upon careful consideration, one can discern its meaning.

This is mocking Lady Li Sang De La for worrying about trivial matters that don't match her status and position, which is too lowly.

Translation: "This is mocking Lady Li Sang De La for worrying about trivial matters that don't match her status, which is too lowbrow." So 【88】 This is mocking Lady Li Sang De La for worrying about trivial matters that don't match her status, which is too lowbrow.

There's no class at all!

Translation: "It lacks any class!" So 【89】 It lacks any class!

In doing so, Cawell Ludwil subtly gained the upper hand.

Translation: "In doing so, it subtly gave Kao Wei Er. Lu De Wei Er a slight edge." So 【90】 In doing so, it subtly gave Kao Wei Er. Lu De Wei Er a slight edge.

Indeed, the art of language is still worth pondering.

Translation: "One must admit, the art of language is still well worth pondering." So 【91】 One must admit, the art of language is still well worth pondering.

On the Rui Wo Suo Si side, Deputy Envoy Fletcher Domingo bluntly replied: "Exactly, leave the small matters to us. As for the big ones, you handle them. Uh..."

Translation: "On the Rui Wo Suo Si side, the deputy envoy Fu Lai Che. Duo Ming Ge blurted out: 'Right, leave the small matters to us to discuss. As for the big ones, you handle them. Uh…'" So 【92】 On the Rui Wo Suo Si side, the deputy envoy Fu Lai Che. Duo Ming Ge blurted out: "Right, leave the small matters to us to discuss. As for the big ones, you handle them. Uh…"

Just as Lady Li Sang De La couldn't help but change color, and someone in the Michel Grand Sage Tower negotiation team showed a smile.

Translation: "Just as Lady Li Sang De La couldn't help but change color, and someone in the Grand Sage Tower's negotiation team showed a smile on their face." So 【93】 Just as Lady Li Sang De La couldn't help but change color, and someone in the Grand Sage Tower's negotiation team showed a smile on their face.

Fletcher Domingo hesitated, shifted his tone, and said oddly: "As for the big matters, can Lady Li Sang De La make the final decision for the Diomande family, and can Sage Ludwil make the final decision? I'm not doubting, just a bit curious."

Translation: "Fu Lai Che. Duo Ming Ge hesitated, then shifted tone and said oddly: 'If it's a big matter, can Lady Li Sang De La have the Di Ao Man De family call the shots, and can Sage Lu De Wei Er make the final decision? I'm not doubting, just curious.'" So 【94】 Fu Lai Che. Duo Ming Ge hesitated, then shifted tone and said oddly: "If it's a big matter, can Lady Li Sang De La have the Di Ao Man De family call the shots, and can Sage Lu De Wei Er make the final decision? I'm not doubting, just curious."

As everyone knows, the Diomande family is essentially the Rui Wo Suo Si Academy.

Translation: "It's well known that the Di Ao Man De family is essentially the Rui Wo Suo Si Academy." So 【95】 It's well known that the Di Ao Man De family is essentially the Rui Wo Suo Si Academy.

Lady Li Sang De La's decisions, as long as they aren't outrageous, will be backed by the Diomande family.

Translation: "As long as Lady Li Sang De La's decision isn't outrageous, the Di Ao Man De family will back her up." So 【96】 As long as Lady Li Sang De La's decision isn't outrageous, the Di Ao Man De family will back her up.

Naturally, she can represent the Rui Wo Suo Si Academy and make the final call.

Translation: "Naturally, she can have the Rui Wo Suo Si Academy call the shots." So 【97】 Naturally, she can have the Rui Wo Suo Si Academy call the shots.

Although Cawell Ludwil is a sixth-rank sage and a high-ranking member of the Michel Grand Sage Tower's core leadership, he is not a member of the Michel family.

Translation: "Although Kao Wei Er. Lu De Wei Er, a sixth-rank sage, is a core leader of the Grand Sage Tower and ranks very high, he is ultimately not a member of the Mi Xie Er family." So 【98】 Although Kao Wei Er. Lu De Wei Er, a sixth-rank sage, is a core leader of the Grand Sage Tower and ranks very high, he is ultimately not a member of the Mi Xie Er family.

Many matters, he cannot make the final decision.

Translation: "For many matters, he cannot make the final decision." So 【99】 For many matters, he cannot make the final decision.

No matter how high-ranking a professional manager, he cannot escape the essence of being a worker.

Translation: "No matter how high-ranking a professional manager, he still can't escape the essence of being a worker!" So 【100】 No matter how high-ranking a professional manager, he still can't escape the essence of being a worker!

This counterstrike directly hit Cawell Ludwil's pain point, successfully turning the tide.

Translation: "This counterattack directly hit Kao Wei Er. Lu De Wei Er's weak point, successfully turning the tide." So 【101】 This counterattack directly hit Kao Wei Er. Lu De Wei Er's weak point, successfully turning the tide.

Meanwhile, the second-rank wizard in the Michel Grand Sage Tower negotiation team who had shown a smile quickly composed his expression.

Translation: "Meanwhile, the second-rank wizard in the Grand Sage Tower's negotiation team who had shown a smile quickly composed his expression." So 【102】 Meanwhile, the second-rank wizard in the Grand Sage Tower's negotiation team who had shown a smile quickly composed his expression.

He feared that if he delayed even a second, the obviously offended Sage Ludwil would glare at him to death.

Translation: "He feared that if he delayed even a second, the obviously offended Sage Lu De Wei Er would glare at him to death." So 【103】 He feared that if he delayed even a second, the obviously offended Sage Lu De Wei Er would glare at him to death.

Indeed, speaking bluntly can sometimes be surprisingly effective.

Translation: "One must admit, sometimes speaking bluntly can also produce surprising results." So 【104】 One must admit, sometimes speaking bluntly can also produce surprising results.

Lady Li Sang De La even wondered if Fletcher Domingo had been pretending to be foolish for nearly a hundred years.

Translation: "Even Lady Li Sang De La wondered if Fu Lai Che. Duo Ming Ge had been pretending to be foolish for nearly a hundred years." So 【105】 Even Lady Li Sang De La wondered if Fu Lai Che. Duo Ming Ge had been pretending to be foolish for nearly a hundred years.

But thinking of her brother Frister's keen eye for people, she quickly dismissed that doubt.

Translation: "But thinking of her brother Fu Li Si Te's eye for people, she quickly dismissed that doubt." So 【106】 But thinking of her brother Fu Li Si Te's eye for people, she quickly dismissed that doubt.

She just chalked it up to a lucky mistake.

Translation: "She just chalked it up to luck." So 【107】 She just chalked it up to luck.

An unexpected delight.

Translation: "An unexpected joy." So 【108】 An unexpected joy.

After a brief verbal exchange, the two sides reached a stalemate.

Translation: "The brief verbal sparring ended in a draw." So 【109】 The brief verbal sparring ended in a draw.

Cawell Ludwil quickly adjusted his state, and, as if nothing had happened, led Lady Li Sang De La, who also seemed unfazed, to the reception room adjacent to the conference hall for a private talk.

Translation: "Kao Wei Er. Lu De Wei Er quickly composed himself and, acting as if nothing had happened, led Lady Li Sang De La, who also acted unfazed, to the annex reception room of the conference hall for a private talk." So 【110】 Kao Wei Er. Lu De Wei Er quickly composed himself and, acting as if nothing had happened, led Lady Li Sang De La, who also acted unfazed, to the annex reception room of the conference hall for a private talk.

Leaving both teams behind, they began negotiating, hashing things out.

Translation: "Leaving both teams behind, they began negotiating, hashing things out." So 【111】 Leaving both teams behind, they began negotiating, hashing things out.

In the Rui Wo Suo Si Academy delegation, in terms of actual status, Lin Ke and Renee Wizard are on equal footing.

Translation: "Within the Rui Wo Suo Si Academy delegation, in terms of actual standing, Lin Ke and the Rui Ni wizard are on equal footing." So 【112】 Within the Rui Wo Suo Si Academy delegation, in terms of actual standing, Lin Ke and the Rui Ni wizard are on equal footing.

However, Lin Ke hasn't been responsible for much of the negotiation, so there's no need for him to speak much.

Translation: "However, Lin Ke wasn't responsible for much of the negotiation, so there was no need for him to speak much." So 【113】 However, Lin Ke wasn't responsible for much of the negotiation, so there was no need for him to speak much.

The two teams went back and forth, neither yielding, and disputes continued.

Translation: "The two teams went back and forth, neither yielding, with disputes never ceasing." So 【114】 The two teams went back and forth, neither yielding, with disputes never ceasing.

The negotiation scene was extremely heated.

Translation: "The negotiation scene was extremely heated." So 【115】 The negotiation scene was extremely heated.

If not for everyone present being at least a first-rank wizard, they would have been shouting with saliva flying everywhere.

Translation: "If not for everyone present being at least a first-rank wizard, they'd probably be shouting with saliva flying everywhere." So 【116】 If not for everyone present being at least a first-rank wizard, they'd probably be shouting with saliva flying everywhere.

Thus, they kept hashing things out, from morning until the sun set westward, without even reaching agreement on the first discussion topic.

Translation: "Thus, they hashed it out back and forth, the two teams arguing from morning until sunset, failing to reach agreement even on the first agenda item." So 【117】 Thus, they hashed it out back and forth, the two teams arguing from morning until sunset, failing to reach agreement even on the first agenda item.

Each side held to its own view, fully exchanged opinions, then tacitly indicated they couldn't be bothered with the other.

Translation: "Each side held firm to its view, fully exchanged opinions, then tacitly agreed to ignore each other." So 【118】 Each side held firm to its view, fully exchanged opinions, then tacitly agreed to ignore each other.

"Based on the above points, we believe that the Michel Grand Sage Tower, as the representative of the Michel region, should have full information and decision-making authority regarding the special 'foreign guest' matter."

Translation: "\"In view of the above, we believe that the Mi Xie Er Grand Sage Tower, as the representative of the Mi Xie Er region, ought to have full information and decision-making authority regarding the special 'foreign guest' affair." So 【119】 "In view of the above, we believe that the Mi Xie Er Grand Sage Tower, as the representative of the Mi Xie Er region, ought to have full information and decision-making authority regarding the special 'foreign guest' affair."

Therefore, accompanying the special 'foreign guest' wizard Ai Rui Si. Ke La Ke, the Linke Grand wizard who had accepted the first trial must proactively make a detailed and comprehensive report to our side.

We accept your questioning without any conditions.

The third-level wizard from the Grand Sage Tower's negotiation team, after speaking passionately and listing a multitude of the Tower's achievements and contributions, suddenly shifted his focus, pointing at Linke Grand, who had stayed silent the whole time.

Having listened quietly all day, Lin Ke never imagined that the issue of how to free the wizards captured by the Grand Sage Tower from the Lie Jin Merchant Society and White Tower Alliance talks would somehow be turned onto him.

In a moment, today's negotiations will be over.

Lin Ke stared expressionlessly at the third-level wizard.

Everyone else stared straight at Lin Ke.

Even Fletcher Domingo, the Sage and deputy envoy of the Ruowosi Academy's delegation, whose first reaction at this moment was not to take over the matter or change the subject, but to wait for Lin Ke's response.

Renie Clark opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but her ear twitched and she suddenly swallowed the words she was about to say.

Lin Ke stared fixedly at the third-level wizard, showing no sign of speaking at all.

The large conference room, which had been noisy all day, fell into an eerie silence.

You...

For some reason, the third-level wizard felt he could barely withstand it, and Linke Grand spoke, his gaze devoid of killing intent.

What about me?

Lin Ke finally uttered his first words since arriving at the Grand Sage Tower.

The third-level wizard swallowed, trying to ease the tension born from being unable to withstand the gaze, and kept his voice as calm as possible, saying: "When do you plan to report to our side and accept questioning?"

Lin Ke chuckled and calmly retorted: "When did the status and rules of Michel's Grand Sage Tower become superior to those of the Supreme Council?"

As his words fell, the five wizards of the Grand Sage Tower, including a fifth-level sage, all changed color at once.

You can't say something like that.

The Supreme Council has five saints presiding over it; can it casually approve or reject, and casually equate other wizard organizations with itself?

Yet, Lin Ke's words were quite reasonable, with nothing to fault.

Regarding the special "foreign guest" matter, the Supreme Council had indeed accepted and approved Luowo Si Thought Academy's reclamation application, acknowledging that the special "foreign guest" Ai Rui Si. Ke La Ke belongs to Luowo Si Thought Academy.

After all, what the Supreme Council needs is not the special "foreign guest" himself, but the passage leading to another parallel universe.

The demand—or rather, order—put forward by that third-level wizard of Michel's Grand Sage Tower is utterly unreasonable, a nonsensical fuss.

Lin Ke's response was perfectly fine.

Hehehe...

Fletcher Domingo the Sage suddenly burst out laughing.

Everyone's attention was drawn to him again, actually relieving the siege on the Grand Sage Tower.

It did not let the atmosphere in the conference room continue to develop in a stranger direction.

After laughing, Fletcher Domingo the Sage stood up straight and shouted: "We've been arguing all day and haven't come up with anything; it's pointless. Let's stop here for today and continue tomorrow."

Before turning around, Fletcher Domingo the Sage emphasized: "Everyone go rest properly; when we come to talk tomorrow, remember to bring your brains, and don't say any more foolish things."

After saying that, Fletcher Domingo ignored Lady Lisanndra and strode straight out of the conference room, heading to the lodgings arranged by the Grand Sage Tower.

The remaining four members of the Luowo Si Thought Academy delegation followed behind in single file.

In the reception room.

Lady Lisanndra gazed at Kowell Ludwig and sighed softly.

Your Grand Sage Tower really produces talent!