Chapter 95: with translation of chapter title

Lin Ke, what are you thinking?

Mo Li saw Lin Ke holding his portable smart brain, his eyes appearing to stare at the screen but not focusing, so she couldn't help but ask.

Nothing.

Lin Ke shook his head, cleared his scattered thoughts, thought for a moment, and decided to clarify some things with Mo Li.

After all, Mo Li had already left the academy and entered the complex real world.

There are many things; if you don't know them, it's easy to cause trouble.

Lin Ke then began by mentioning the six-month usage rights to the Paro Wizard-sponsored laboratory, and his promise to do two manageable things in return, briefly explaining that it led to tonight's bet and duel.

Mo Li listened, and she was completely stunned.

It's only been two weeks since the break, yet Lin Ke has somehow experienced so many twists and bizarre events.

Again, he brutally killed Halude Andelusi, again he sought a part-time job, again he became embroiled in the conflict between the Newblood Mutual Aid Society and the Pureblood Will, and again he inadvertently slew Lifusi Fulansi...

But the things that girls pay attention to are strangely odd.

Hearing about Su Fei Lu Qi Ya's actions, Mo Li gritted her teeth, feeling intense hatred and resentment.

Lin Ke shook his head, cleared his scattered thoughts, thought for a moment, and decided to clarify some things with Mo Li.

The stone weighing on his heart had finally landed, no longer feeling anxious; Mo Li's first reaction was: 'Lin Ke, since you've already gone up against Pide Laiangnier Wizard's Pureblood Will, do we really need to be too wary of the Luqi Ya Family? Can we think of a way to teach that blabbermouth Su Fei Lu Qi Ya a lesson?'

Hmm...

Lin Ke almost couldn't keep up with Mo Li's leap-like thinking; after pondering, he said, 'As long as we don't go overboard, with the Paro Wizard and Selin Wizard backing us, it should be fine.'

After a pause, Lin Ke added, emphasizing: 'But we absolutely must not go too far, otherwise the Paro Wizard could abandon Antuowan Xierdun, and could also abandon us!'

I understand.

Mo Li vigorously nodded her little head, her large green eyes flashing with wisdom: 'Well... if we target the Luqi Ya Family's industry, um... we definitely can't do it ourselves; we must hide behind the Paro Wizard's industry, think of a way to give that jerk Su Fei Lu Qi Ya a lesson, okay?'

That idea is undoubtedly somewhat far-fetched.

A big family, if attacked from outside, cannot be killed immediately.

Moreover, what scale are Lin Ke and Mo Li, while the Luqi Ya Family counts as a big family even in the whole Miexier District?

One could say it's like a mayfly trying to shake a tree, which aptly describes Mo Li's naive idea.

But Lin Ke really did feel a bit moved.

A big family is both a whole and composed of individuals.

Su Fei Lu Qi Ya belongs to the Luqi Ya Family, and also to a certain branch.

If...

If Lin Ke could figure out which branch of the Luqi Ya Family Su Fei Lu Qi Ya belongs to,

what industry that branch has, what flagship product that industry has, and whether we can think of a way to target it,

then this idea is not entirely without possibility of realization.

Anyway, having already been drawn into the bet between the Paro Wizard and Pide Laiangnier Wizard, it's impossible to stay low-key anymore.

Many lice, no itch.

What's wrong with being a bit unrestrained?

Lin Ke actually deeply resented Su Fei Lu Qi Ya's actions tonight.

She merely said a couple of sentences, yet it could have a huge negative impact on Lin Ke.

Thus line 34: she refers to Sophie Luciana. We'll keep "she". Also Lin Ke.

This made the magnanimous Lin Ke really want to take revenge.

'If we plan long-term and execute steadily, perhaps we can actually accomplish something.'

Lin Ke agreed with Mo Li's proposal, pondering how to get started.

This made Mo Li very happy.

She is no longer a useless vase, gradually becoming able to help Lin Ke.

Happy!

The next day.

Lin Ke and Mo Li arrived early at the pharmacy.

Selin Wizard, as usual, arrived early, opened the door, and prepared for a targeted plan three weeks later, researching and concocting new specialty potions.

Seeing that Lin Ke was utterly unaffected, still physiologically immature yet his calmness revealed a mature demeanor, Selin Wizard firmed her judgment of him.

She gave Lin Ke a slightly meaningful smile, twisted her waist, and went up to the second floor.

Lin Ke's originally tranquil heart was actually stirred by Selin Wizard's unintentional smile, which revealed endless charm, causing ripples.

This made Mo Li beside him harshly twist his arm.

Lin Ke felt the pain, came to his senses, didn't explain anything, just silently glanced at Mo Li covering her mouth and snickering, then went to the men's changing room to change into his uniform.

Mo Li certainly knew Lin Ke's earlier brief lapse wasn't due to being captivated by Selin Wizard's charm, but she just wanted to assert her presence!

However, Mo Li kept her composure, didn't cause trouble for no reason, and also gave Lin Ke a pretty, cute smile before heading into the changing room to change her uniform.

After Lin Ke and Mo Li had changed into their uniforms and each been busy for a while, three official staff members arrived together.

Backyard, Operation Room A.

Lin Ke was tallying the plants and herbs to be processed today when Ela Wizard suddenly burst in.

Strangely, she neither spoke nor made any other move, just coldly stared at Lin Ke.

But Lin Ke sensed no malice or killing intent from Ela Wizard.

This left Lin Ke feeling somewhat depressed.

Big sis, what do you want to do? Just tell me, okay?

Don't play with that death stare nonsense, it messes with people's minds.

Facing a First-level Official Wizard, even wearing the Defender 3202 suit, Lin Ke still felt considerable pressure.

Also "Defender 3202" is an equipment name. Should we include it? It's a named item, so we need to include "Defender 3202". It's a coined term, so include.

It's mainly because this official wizard had previously acted unfriendly.

Lin Ke couldn't help muttering a few complaints to relieve pressure.

Fortunately, the gentle elder sister witch Shaliya arrived in time to break the siege and dragged Aila the witch out.

"What are you doing? Don't scare Lin Ke, little brother."

Shaliya the witch also scolded Aila the witch, speaking up for Lin Ke.

"Ha?"

Aila the witch snorted, shouting, "I scared him? What a joke! Don't you know he's already killed several people?"

"I've told you before, don't pay attention to those things, don't pay attention to those things—how can you still not listen?"

Shaliya the witch said displeasedly: "You pay attention to those trivial matters—what else does it bring besides trouble for yourself? Annoyance! Do your job properly and work with peace of mind!"

A few simple words, and the usually gentle, soft-spoken Shaliya the witch actually subdued the more strong-woman-like Aila the witch.

As for Tina the witch, she crossed her arms over her chest, putting on a big show of justice, standing aside to watch the show.

In terms of relationships, Tina the witch gets along only with Shaliya the witch, and she doesn't get along with Aila the witch at all.

Tina the witch was delighted to be able to see Aila the witch's joke.

If it weren't for her reluctance to offend Shaliya the witch, Tina the witch would have long since pulled out her Portable Smart Brain to record this scene as a keepsake, occasionally whipping out the footage to vilify Aila the witch.

This farcical interaction was precisely the reaction of the three official witches in the potion shop who had some connection to Antoine Hilton to his death.

There was no grief, no solidarity against a common enemy, not even anger.

It was as if the person who died last night was a stranger!

Lin Ke snagged a plate of melon to eat, quietly let out a sigh of relief, then continued busying himself with his work.

As usual, by midmorning Lin Ke had finished the preliminary processing of all the plants and herbs, handing them over to Tina the witch for refinement.

After eating lunch at the shop's restaurant, Lin Ke did not go to the East District Public Library to read, but instead set out to wander with a purpose.

Last night, after deciding to try Mo Li's wild brainstorm, Lin Ke had a vague idea.

Lin Ke's execution ability is not weak, so he sprang into action.

Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated in a hundred battles.

What Lin Ke is doing is to find out the properties of the Lukiya family in Ruovosith City, mainly in the East and South Districts.

Commonly known as scouting out.

If conditions allow, further investigation is needed.

This isn't difficult; it only requires spending some time and Magic Stones.

After more than two hours, Lin Ke had finished wandering the East and South Districts.

The Lukiya family has three shops in the East District: one large and two small.

The large one is a potion shop, while the two small ones are on different streets and sell plants and herbs.

In the South District there are two factories, whose main business is the production of embryos for rune items.

The preliminary investigation ends here; Lin Ke didn't continue further, lest his movements appear too strange and suspicious.

However, Lin Ke did gain something, and it was not insignificant.

He actually saw Sufei Lukiya in the Lukiya family's potion shop.

She was also using the vacation to accumulate practical experience in potion-related work, working part-time as a sales clerk in the shop.

To avoid being recognized, Lin Ke only made a quick round and then left that potion shop.

Even just that hurried glance yielded a discovery.

The rules of the Lukiya family's potion shop differ somewhat from those of Serin the witch's potion shop.

Their sales clerks have a clear division of labor, each responsible for selling specific types and styles of potions.

Sufei Lukiya is responsible for women's fragrances.

When Lin Ke developed the glass daylily essential oil, he had once studied the differences between perfume, fragrance, and essential oil.

The development of the essential oil ran into setbacks; Lin Ke initially also considered switching to fragrance, so he did some preliminary experiments.

Later he realized it wasn't suitable, and thus persisted with the essential oil path.

Arriving at the Library, he found a quiet seat and began to think.

He was thinking: if he targeted the fragrance that the Lukiya family's potion shop mainly sells, and developed one or several similar but more effective and cheaper fragrances, then figured out a way to launch a price war or promotion, could he affect Sufei Lukiya?

As a sales clerk, driving product sales is crucial!

Anyway, the lab being idle is just idle,

anyway, one can only deep meditate once a day, and it will take two months for mental power to reach the standard for promotion to third-tier witch apprentice,

Anyway, it's not advisable to learn too much or too many kinds of zero-tier witchcraft in a short time.

anyway, studying potionology and alchemical potionology requires practice……

If it could have an impact, great!

If not, it doesn't matter.

Regardless of whether there are jujubes or not, let's take a couple of swings first.

This was originally just Mo Li's wild brainstorm.

Just treat it as keeping the little girl company in her mischief.

After due consideration, Lin Ke decided to launch further research to clarify the types, styles, prices, and effects of fragrances on the market.

Doing this would both conceal his intent, not make it too obvious, and also produce a comprehensive research report on fragrances.

Perhaps he could even secure experimental funding from Paro the witch and Serin the witch thanks to this report.

Always using one's own money for research—what kind of qualified researcher is that?

Right!

(End of chapter)