Chapter 83: Questioning

Take the mass transit train back to the academy.

On the way, Lin Ke finally solved a doubt that had lingered in his heart.

That is, what charm does the Newblood Mutual Aid Society have that makes so many second- and third-year newbloods rack their brains just to vie for the position of president or vice president?

It turned out they were not after the so-called power and status, nor forming cliques in the academy to throw their weight around.

But rather extending beyond the academy, into the complex real world, into the networks and communication channels of formal wizardry.

If managed well, it is very likely to gain the patronage of a benefactor.

In a person's growth process, whether they have a benefactor's help is very important.

Just like Lin Ke, after receiving the Paro Wizard's favor and investment,

Whether it's a six-month usage right for a laboratory or this part-time job introduction at the pharmacy, both clearly accelerate his growth.

But even after understanding this, Lin Ke still does not want to take a path similar to Antoine Hilton's.

Personal belongs to personal, platform belongs to platform.

The two models each have their pros and cons.

Whether it can be carried through to the end involves many factors; it cannot be judged by a single one.

All we can say is that the choices differ.

Everyone should just take responsibility for their own choices.

The mass transit train arrived at the station, and Lin Ke got off.

Entering the academy, Lin Ke headed straight for the laboratory.

The part-time job must be pursued with effort; his own studies and experiments must not fall behind.

In the morning's work, besides familiarizing himself with the pretreatment methods of many plants and herbs,

Lin Ke's biggest gain was seeing in person many potions he had only known by name, description, and pictures.

By analogy, he understood.

When Lin Ke saw a potion named Cheng Lake Lotus Seed Essential Oil, perhaps triggering Severus Snape's talent for potion-making, inspiration suddenly struck.

The effect is the same—calming the mind—Cheng Lake lotus seeds can be made into essential oil; why can't Lixuan grass?

Not only something taken internally is called a potion.

Internal use, external application, rubbing, rinsing, fumigation…

As long as it is a product using potion knowledge or alchemical potion techniques, regardless of how it is used, it can be called a potion.

Lixuan grass only, after processing, extracting the substance from its leaf juice, does it have the calming effect; undoubtedly it is very suitable for making essential oil, spray, and perfume.

Essential oil is undoubtedly more suitable for meditation than spray or perfume.

When inspiration came, his thoughts instantly opened; Lin Ke had a brainstorming session and already had a fairly complete experimental plan for developing the Lixuan grass leaf extract.

After spending some time, he conducted the experiment, published a 'paper', and transferred or sold the patent.

In a short time, Lin Ke no longer needs to worry about finances; he can study, research, and experiment with peace of mind, enhancing his personal strength.

The part-time job at the Third Botanical Garden, the new germination method for silver star flower triggered by the part-time work, the subsequent in-depth development of hybrid breeding, and even the ongoing research on Lixuan grass leaf extract—all have a single purpose: to earn magic stones while learning the wizard world's research system.

And earning magic stones also has a single purpose: to enhance personal strength.

Personal strength consists of three parts: knowledge, wizardry, and equipment.

All three depend on magic stones.

At most, add one more 'credit'!

Experimental Building, basement level three.

Lin Ke had just descended the stairs when he saw Lan Ni. Tai Le, her face veiled, sitting outside the passage door, reading calmly.

This first-year girl, the only one with upper fifth-tier talent, aside from studying, is always studying; her diligence rivals Lin Ke's.

Judging by the scene's traces, Lan Ni. Tai Le has been guarding here for a long time.

Such a study-obsessed scholar actually willing to spend time here, stubbornly waiting, must have something going on.

As for what it is, Lin Ke has a sense.

Know yourself and know your enemy, a hundred battles unbeaten; Lin Ke had investigated Harold Andrews, and of course knew Lan Ni. Tai Le also came from Metler Island.

Lin Ke also knew that Harold Andrews had pursued Lan Ni. Tai Le, only to be rejected.

Young but troublesome, not studying properly, just playing with deviant ways.

If he doesn't die, who will?

Lan Ni. Tai Le heard footsteps, looked up, saw it was Linke Grand, immediately put away her book and stood up.

Her violet eyes fixed on Lin Ke's eyes, she stared for a moment, then Lan Ni. Tai Le spoke directly, her voice faint: 'Harold Andrews is dead, do you know, Linke Grand?'

Lin Ke calmly returned her gaze, with no intention of answering the question.

Not answering is actually an answer.

Lan Ni. Tai Le understood what Lin Ke meant to express, took a deep breath, suppressed her surging emotions, and asked coldly: 'Even if there are conflicts, why can't we sit down and talk properly? Must it come to this? Or are you already accustomed to solving problems by killing?'

Upon hearing this, Lin Ke couldn't help but reveal a hint of a sneer.

However, some things can be said but not done; some things can be done but not said.

"And not busy saying I

Lin Ke raised his right hand to stop Lan Ni. Tai Le's words, then countered: 'Do you know what Harold Andrews has been doing these past few months?'

Lan Ni. Tai Le was momentarily at a loss for words.

How could she not know?

If she didn't know what Harold Andrews had done, why would she, upon receiving the Academy Enforcement Department's notice of his death, immediately suspect Linke Grand?

Harold Andrews pestered Lan Ni. Tai Le for an entire semester, over four months, once letting slip that he wanted to destroy Linke Grand, whom he kept comparing himself to.

Lan Ni. Tai Le also advised Harold Andrews, but he wouldn't listen.

After hesitating, Lan Ni. Tai Le, knowing she had no grounds, still couldn't help coming to question Linke Grand, just to seek peace of mind.

As for avenging Haluode Andelusi, sorry, Lan Ni. Tai Le never had such a thought.

She was just taking a look in passing; this person's diligence in study is no less than that of her peers—could they actually be a cold-blooded killer!

I don't know why you came to ask me this question.

Lin Ke continued speaking, "I only have one sentence to express my personal view: public condemnation of killing is more despicable and shameful than killing by sorcery!"

Having said that, Lin Ke walked past Lan Ni. Tai Le, swiped his card to open the door, entered the passage, and said, "I still have experiments to do; please do as you wish."

Lan Ni. Tai Le turned sideways to watch the door slowly closing, watched Linke Grand walk deeper into the passage and gradually fade into the shadows, and let out a faint sigh.

After a while, Lan Ni. Tai Le came to her senses, clutching her books, and went up the stairs.

She had long advised Haluode Andelusi that a person so self-disciplined as to fill his entire day with schedules, devoted to self-improvement, is not someone he can deal with.

Because she is such a person too.

Either do nothing, or go all out!

(End of chapter)