However, this idea only flashed through Ye Lin's mind for a moment.
He didn't want to be bothered by that little girl, Zhuge Ni. He just wanted to stay as far away from her as possible.
After having his fill, Ye Lin found a quiet place to sit and wait for the auction dinner to start. He was still a bit interested in the equipment and skills that Ji Lingyu mentioned would be available at the auction house.
He didn't lack skills, but he was completely lacking in equipment. He only had a ring that increased his mental power by 10 points. This would definitely put him at a disadvantage during the college entrance examination trial, as it was conducted in full view of everyone. He couldn't just throw a forbidden spell at everything like he did in the novice secret realm; otherwise, he would be suspected.
But there was another problem: he had no money.
He wanted the equipment, but he couldn't afford it. Was there any way out?
Ye Lin looked at Ji Lingyu. Maybe he could dangle a carrot in front of Ji Lingyu and get something for free from him?
Ji Lingyu seemed to be Ye Lin's mind reader. As soon as Ye Lin had this thought, Ji Lingyu walked over with a group of people.
"Everyone, let me introduce you. This is my boss, Ji Lingyu, Ye Lin!" Ji Lingyu finally dared to bring people over after Ye Lin finished eating.
As soon as he introduced him, the people behind him all looked at Ji Lingyu with suspicion, not believing him.
"Ji Young Master, are you kidding us? He might recognize you as his boss, but you recognizing him as your boss?"
Everyone looked at Ye Lin with confusion. This guy was all dressed in cheap stuff and didn't fit in at all with the entire dinner. What was Ji Lingyu thinking?
Ji Lingyu gave a mysterious smile. Most of his friends were the second generation of the Qingcheng family, either rich or powerful. It was normal for them to look down on Ye Lin.
Then he said with a mysterious smile.
"Don't judge a book by its cover. Just like the sea can't be measured with a bucket, ordinary people don't have the qualifications to be my boss, Ji Lingyu. But he's different. Do you know what level my boss is now?"
"How much?"
"16th level!"
"And his professional level is SSS!"
Everyone gasped in shock. The way they looked at Ye Lin also changed from the initial contempt. No matter where they were, strong people could easily gain others' respect.
"I knew that name Ye Lin sounded familiar! He was the first place in the novice secret realm this time and broke the record of Qingcheng!" someone exclaimed in amazement.
After the novice secret realm, reaching level 8 or 9 was already considered extremely talented. But the Ye Lin in front of them had reached level 16. It was simply terrifying.
Seeing everyone's reaction, Ji Lingyu crossed his arms and looked smug. Wasn't this the effect he wanted? Now, who would dare to think that the boss he recognized was not good?
Seeing that Ji Lingyu had shown off enough, Ye Lin was ready to start dangling a carrot in front of him.
"Ji Lingyu, do you think you can get a good score in the college entrance examination trial?" Ye Lin asked.
"Not really. I'm only at level 7. If I can get into a regular first-tier university, that would be great," Ji Lingyu answered truthfully.
"If only we could go outside the city. I could help you level up and get a better score," Ye Lin sighed.
"How could that be possible? To prevent the situation of strong people helping others level up, it's strictly forbidden to leave the city within three days after the novice trial," Ji Lingyu shook his head vigorously.
"Is that so? Then why did I hear that the entrance to the college entrance examination trial is outside the city?" Ye Lin said with a hint.
"Boss, do you mean...?" Ji Lingyu's breathing suddenly became rapid.
When the college entrance examination trial began, all four gates of Qingcheng would be opened, and the candidates needed to cross a certain distance outside the city to reach the entrance of the college entrance examination trial. This is also the first test of the college entrance examination. Although there aren't many monsters near the city wall, it doesn't mean there are none. Every candidate in the past year would rush through this checkpoint as fast as possible, but it seems that Ye Lin wants to level up here with him?
That's outside the city! It's not like the beginner's secret realm at all.
The monsters in the beginner's secret realm are at most level 10, and they only appear in the deepest part of the realm. But the monsters outside the city are at least level 10. It's a place where you can lose your life in an instant. Every year, countless job changers die at the hands of monsters outside the city.
"Don't forget, I'm already level 16. It's just a short distance outside the city wall. I shouldn't encounter any monsters I can't handle. But it's a pity that I don't have any equipment. Otherwise, maybe I could really take you there to level up before entering the high school examination trial."
Ye Lin sighed, seemingly a bit helpless.
"Equipment? That's easy to get!" Ji Lingyu didn't take this seriously. "But boss, I'm mainly worried about our safety. After all, it's outside the city!"
Ji Lingyu was still a bit worried. If the Ji Group could send a strong person to protect him, he wouldn't be afraid. But with just a level 16 Ye Lin...
"Once you're my boss, you'll always be my boss!"
Ye Lin's voice was firm and resolute.
"Don't worry! I wouldn't do it if I didn't have confidence. Even if I really encounter a monster I can't defeat, I promise I'll die before you!"
"Don't you want to level up a bit more and get into a better top university? You should know that these things can't be bought with money!"
"Boss..."
A hint of guilt appeared in Ji Lingyu's eyes. Ye Lin was thinking so hard about him, but he just wanted to use Ye Lin to get a free bodyguard of a forbidden spell caster.
But soon, his eyes became determined.
A man of righteousness doesn't do business.
This was a principle his father had taught him a long time ago. Forbidden spell casters have short lives. Didn't he also let Ye Lin experience a more luxurious life before his death?
In fact, he didn't really cheat Ye Lin. A businessman must put profit first.
Ye Lin was right. Money can buy many things, but it can't buy a top university. The only way to study in a top university is to pass the high school examination trial. There's no other way in the ancient country of Da Xia.
"Boss, don't worry. If you see anything you like at tonight's auction, just tell me. I'll definitely get it for you!" Ji Lingyu said firmly.
"Good, good, good! That's what I was waiting for... Oh, no. Don't worry! With equipment by my side, I promise I'll take you to level up to over level 10!" Ye Lin also promised.
As long as the level reaches over 10, with a bit of effort in the high school examination trial, it's basically possible to reserve a place in any top university in the ancient country of Da Xia.
The two smiled at each other, both feeling in their hearts that they had made a great deal.