Finally, under Dean Xiao's encouragement, the New Student Beast Battle Tournament officially concluded.
Lin Chen deeply understood Mo Fan's actions; while it lacked a bit of human touch, compared to improving strength, what did a little human touch matter?
If Lin Chen hadn't had resources, he would have chosen the same approach as Mo Fan, striving for any opportunity that could help him improve.
Cultivation was inherently like this; without striving and competing, how could one make progress?
Fortunately, the atmosphere at Mingzhu Academy was quite good. In the few years Lin Chen had been there, he had at least never heard of any student resorting to underhanded tactics against another student over resources.
...
Time flew by quickly. More than a month passed in a flash, and Lin Chen's days were incredibly comfortable. He was waited on hand and foot, with Mu Nujiao working tirelessly and serving Lin Chen perfectly, displaying the demeanor of a virtuous wife and loving mother. Their relationship also gradually warmed, with only that final barrier left to break.
Ever since the New Student Tournament, Mo Fan had become the public enemy of all new students and even earned the nickname 'Great Demon King'.
"Lin Chen, do you know Zhao Manyan?" As soon as they arrived home from school, Ai Tutu eagerly asked.
Lin Chen shook his head and said, "I don't know! What about him?"
Mu Nujiao gave Ai Tutu a helpless look and said, "Tutu, you're so gossipy!"
Ai Tutu chuckled and continued to Lin Chen, "Zhao Manyan is my and Sister Mu's high school classmate. He's a rich second-generation heir, and this time he got into Mingzhu Academy with us. This guy recently did something big! He donated public resources equivalent to what the school provides to all students in the entire department, all in the name of the Zhao family!"
Lin Chen was stunned and asked, "Why?"
The butterfly effect had appeared. Lin Chen had considered many possibilities, but he hadn't expected the Zhao family to steal the spotlight in the end.
Ai Tutu said, "Before, in the New Student Beast Battle Tournament, didn't Mo Fan get all the resources for the entire department? The resources Zhao Manyan donated are equivalent to the losses of the students in the entire department. This is also a method for the major aristocratic families to win over students!"
"Did Zhao Manyan participate that day?" Lin Chen asked.
Ai Tutu shook her head. Lin Chen asked in confusion, "Does Mingzhu Academy allow buying off students in this way?"
Ai Tutu said, "Of course not, but this situation is very special. The instructors of the various departments in the school can't let their students have no public resources at all. They just didn't expect the Zhao family to beat them to it!"
Mu Nujiao said, "This is very normal. The Zhao family's business capabilities rank among the best in the entire Magic City! They maintain good relationships with many instructors in the academy!"
Lin Chen nodded and said, "Spending money to buy reputation!"
Ai Tutu said, "Exactly, it's spending money to buy reputation. These resources are nothing to the Zhao family! But for those ordinary students, these resources are like a timely help. Which new student wouldn't remember the Zhao family's kindness?"
Lin Chen asked Mu Nujiao, "Won't your Mu family make a gesture?"
Mu Nujiao sneered, "Do you think the academy accepts sponsorship from just anyone?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Chen suddenly understood. The Zhao family was different from other aristocratic families. Although the Zhao family had good achievements in the commercial sector, their own clan did not have many high-level mages, relying entirely on hired ones. This also meant that the Zhao family needed external mages more than other clans. Similarly, the internal reward and punishment system of the Zhao family was fairer than other clans; otherwise, who would be willing to join the Zhao family?
From the perspective of Mingzhu Academy's interests, the Zhao family's donation was clearly more suitable than other clans', as Mingzhu Academy also hoped that all students would have a good future.
At this moment, Lin Chen's phone suddenly rang, interrupting his thoughts.
"Hello, Little Lingling!" Lin Chen answered the phone, smiling.
"Little Linzi, there's a bounty. Are you taking it?" Lingling's clear voice sounded.
Lin Chen asked, "How much is the bounty?"
A moment later, Lin Chen said in surprise, "What? That's all the bounty? Didn't we agree to only take big orders?"
"Where are there so many big orders? I don't care, you have to accompany me on this bounty. I've been going to school every day lately, I'm almost bored to death!" Lingling complained.
Lin Chen laughed, "Alright, alright, I'll go with you, alright!"
...
Half an hour later, Lin Chen and Lingling met at the destination of the bounty mission.
"What are the specific mission details?"
Lingling took out a commission letter and handed it to Lin Chen. Lin Chen glanced at it, and a little interest was piqued for this bounty. The client suspected his wife was a demon and needed his child protected. Wasn't this the Scaled-Skin Demoness incident!
Soon, the two arrived at the employer's home. Lingling quickly installed surveillance equipment, and then the two went to the rooftop of a tall building across the street.
The delicate and petite Lingling sat on the outer edge of the rooftop, her tender, fair calves swinging continuously in the high air.
"Lingling, have you grown taller recently!" Lin Chen said with a grin!
Upon hearing this, Lingling looked up slightly, looking at Lin Chen in confusion. When she saw Lin Chen's shining eyes, Lingling suddenly thought of something, glared fiercely at Lin Chen, snorted coldly, and cursed, "You pervert!"
Lin Chen gave an awkward laugh and immediately restrained himself a bit. He always lacked resistance to beautiful things, but Lingling was still too young; he still needed to wait a few more years!
Lin Chen sat beside Lingling. The evening breeze was gentle and particularly pleasant.
Looking down, the entire residential area was visible. In the vast complex, there were elderly people strolling and children playing. At this moment, it was a scene of peace, giving a very tranquil feeling.
Not long after, Lingling quickly said, "Look, something's happening! Quickly go protect the child!"
Lin Chen looked at the computer in Lingling's hand; a woman was shedding her skin.
Lin Chen's mind stirred, and a faint light emanated from his body. A dazzling Taiji Diagram suddenly lit up beside him. In the blink of an eye, a silver-white long sword broke out of the diagram and landed in Lin Chen's hand.
Instantly, the Two-Yin Sword trembled slightly, and a dark spirit ring lit up. Lin Chen vanished from his original spot.
When Lin Chen's figure reappeared, he had already arrived at the employer's home.
As Lin Chen's spirit power level increased, his Spirit Ability was greatly strengthened. With a flick of his finger, he could Teleport a thousand meters.
"Hurry, Lin Chen, the child is in danger, and the employer is also shedding skin!" At this moment, Lingling's voice sounded again in Lin Chen's ear.
Upon hearing this, Lin Chen's mental force instantly extended. He immediately ran into the bedroom, only to see a green monster with sharp claws walking towards the child.
"Psychic Control—Phantom Claw!"
In a single thought, a silver-white star map lit up, and an invisible claw gently picked up the infant on the bed, sending it into Lin Chen's arms.
At the same time, a blazing fire suddenly ignited around the Two-Yin Sword in Lin Chen's hand.
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