Chapter 65

The Lu Qi Ya Family is a big family.

Paro Wizard's words contain multiple layers of meaning.

First, Paro Wizard saw that Lin Ke intended to create a parting hint with Su Fei. Lu Qi Ya;

Second, Paro Wizard guessed that Lin Ke might have thoughts of further retaliation;

Finally, Paro Wizard reminded Lin Ke to be careful that Su Fei. Lu Qi Ya, when pushed to the edge, might mobilize family power.

This is a subtle reminder to Lin Ke that some academic competition is fine, no harm done.

Even if you suffer a loss, endure if you can.

If you can't endure, never act like you did against Lifusi and Enlike—rough methods lead to bloody outcomes.

Otherwise, disaster is not far off.

Su Fei. Lu Qi Ya is not like Lifusi and Enlike, who have no backing; she has an entire family behind her.

Besides his words, Paro Wizard implied that if anything really happened, he would not side with Lin Ke against the Lu Qi Ya Family.

Leaving the paper review office, Lin Ke's back broke out in a cold sweat involuntarily.

He carefully recalled his interactions with Su Fei. Lu Qi Ya, then felt relieved that only a minor disagreement had arisen and he had not irreparably offended her.

As long as you don't irreparably offend someone, there's room for reconciliation, and it won't head toward the worst outcome.

One would think Su Fei. Lu Qi Ya's arrogance stems largely from pride in her identity and bloodline.

Big families always claim noble blood, consider themselves superior, and look down on lower-class mudlegs.

Locals, if it weren't for their excessive exclusion and disdain for Storm Sea Newbloods, how would the academy have set up southern and northern campuses?

And that's why she acts so recklessly, grabbing Lin Ke whenever she can, because she's certain he wouldn't dare retaliate directly.

Lin Ke had to admit he must stop all thoughts of targeting Su Fei. Lu Qi Ya and, for a long time ahead, avoid her if he can, evade if he can.

Frustrating as it is, Lin Ke will henceforth face Su Fei. Lu Qi Ya by neither initiating contact nor retaliating angrily.

Locals with background are not to be provoked.

Lin Ke then felt relieved that Paro Wizard had taken notice, invested, and given him pointers.

Otherwise, he might never know how he died even unto death.

Outside the administrative building.

Mo Li saw Lin Ke emerge with a solemn expression, her heart tightened, she hurried forward a few steps and asked anxiously: "Lin Ke, your complexion doesn't look good—nothing happened, right?"

Lin Ke took a deep breath, suppressed his lingering fear, and said: "Mo Li, after the paper is published, we won't target Su Fei. Lu Qi Ya anymore."

"Okay, I'll listen to you."

Mo Li didn't ask for the reason, didn't hesitate, and immediately nodded.

"Paro Wizard told me the Lu Qi Ya Family is a big family."

Lin Ke, however, had to actively explain the reason: "I think you should understand better than I what a big family is capable of."

Upon hearing this, Mo Li couldn't help but shiver, her lingering fear persisting.

She knew all too well what a big family is capable of.

Even if social standings differ—one a big family in the mundane world, the other in the extraordinary world—their essence wouldn't differ much.

For a family to grow and thrive, it must inevitably step on countless bones!

Bloodshed and brutality are the true nature of a big family.

"Then we..."

Thinking of the terrifying part, Mo Li unconsciously gripped Lin Ke's arm with both hands, her voice slightly trembling as she asked, "We won't have any trouble, will we?"

"It won't come to that."

Lin Ke reassured her, saying, "It's just academic competition; Paro Wizard being able to warn us means the situation hasn't escalated to that point."

Speaking, Lin Ke patted Mo Li's small hand, signaling her to let go.

It wasn't because it hurt from being grabbed.

Rather, it's because men and women shouldn't be overly familiar; pulling and tugging looks improper.

Mo Li took a calming pill and no longer felt so panicked.

Since Lin Ke isn't really worried, that means there's no need to worry.

Mo Li's lips pursed slightly, unwilling to let go.

Afterwards, she forcibly shifted her attention, asking: "What about that 'patent', how was it handled?"

The first author of this "paper" is Lin Ke, and the second author is Mo Li.

As for the corresponding author, Lin Ke filled in Pàluó Wūshī.

After all, the lab used is funded by Pàluó Wūshī, so they can somewhat get a bit of connection.

Pàluó Wūshī can surely see Lin Ke's intention; not refusing outright means tacit approval.

So, the rights to the "patent" are divided into three parts: Lin Ke takes the lion's share, fifty percent; Pàluó Wūshī takes thirty percent; Mo Li gets twenty percent.

Compared to the new germination method, the economic value of hybrid breeding and the three optimized seeds is much higher.

Even with a half buyout plus half profit-sharing, Lin Ke and Mo Li can immediately receive 320 standard first-grade Magic Stones and 128 standard first-grade Magic Stones respectively.

The profit-sharing is 0.2% for five years.

After hearing Lin Ke's numbers, Mo Li was so happy she jumped up, with no trace of the previous anxiety.

What a bold heart.

Lin Ke didn't stop her either, letting Mo Li cheer and celebrate for a while.

Having a way to relieve psychological pressure is always good.

After a moment, Mo Li digested her joy, and with light, lively steps she bounced toward the Cafeteria.

She's happy today, so she ought to eat something tasty, reward, reward herself.

After dinner, as usual, he went to the Library to study.

Lin Ke took out his Portable Smart Brain, not rushing to do other things, but instead pulled up the first 'paper' of Su Fei Lu Qi Ya.

After reading it, Lin Ke found that Su Fei Lu Qi Ya's current main research focus is likely concentrated on the cultivation of economic crops.

The previous new germination method for Silver Star Flowers, and this time's new germination method's positive effect on the good seed rate of Silver Star Flowers and its scope of influence—its 'paper', experimental plan, and experimental data—all had nothing to pick at.

Since they intend to shift strategy, not continue colliding with the opposing side and intensifying the conflict, avoiding the frontline battlefield is undoubtedly a most suitable strategy.

Lin Ke prepared to temporarily shelve his research plan on the cultivation of economic crops, and turn to other fields.

Coincidentally, during the three-week period of conducting the Silver Star Flower cross-breeding cultivation experiment, inspired by Bo Mo Na. Si Pu Lao Te's botanical talent, Lin Ke discovered a kind of plant relatively rare in the Duo Du Da Qu region that might possess some special function.

The seeds of that plant look very much like those of the Silver Star Flower; if stored carelessly, they are easily confused.

Lin Ke and Mo Li, while selecting and pre-treating Silver Star Flower seeds, found several of them.

With nothing to do and the lab equipment fully available, Lin Ke simply went ahead and cultivated that plant.

Afterward, Lin Ke used that plant as experimental material and subject to practice using the various facilities in the lab.

As always, unexpected joys always arrive unexpectedly.

Lin Ke discovered that the extract of that plant's leaves has a scent that possesses a certain calming and soothing effect.

After checking the relevant literature, it seems no one has yet raised this point.

This is therefore quite valuable for research.

Lin Ke happened to be planning a strategic shift in his research direction.

Everything is just so coincidental.

Hmm!

Thanks for the reward from reader Kong Mo Xing, thank you!

(End of Chapter)