41: Qin Yuyan's kindness

Lin Feng was lost in thought.

This assessment method was not a problem for him, who had the Alien Queen.

However, he was more concerned about his goals.

"What about your goals? Any ideas yet?"

Lin Feng asked.

Wang Yin scratched his head.

"With my meager abilities, I'd be burning incense if I could get into 'Sharp Edge Academy' in 'Rock Base City'."

"That's a good place specifically for training offensive professionals. Although it can't compare to the top prestigious schools, it's still a key one, equivalent to a '211' in our professional world."

His tone carried both longing and a hint of self-doubt, then he looked at Lin Feng.

"Brother Feng, you're definitely different! With your current strength, plus this 'bonus experience' from the training, you definitely have a chance to get into those top prestigious schools!"

"Top prestigious schools?"

Lin Feng's heart stirred.

"That's right!"

Wang Yin counted on his fingers.

"For example, 'Huaxia War Academy' in 'Dragon Capital Base City' – that's the real NO.1, the legendary 'Cradle of Professionals', its status comparable to Tsinghua or Peking University among the '985' universities!"

"And there's 'Dawn Higher Academy' in 'Magic City Base City', 'Kunlun Divine Blade Academy' in 'Western Base City' – all are well-known golden brands! Resources, mentors, platforms, they are all top-notch! The future is limitless after graduation!"

Huaxia War Academy, Dawn Higher Academy, Kunlun Divine Blade Academy... these names shone like brilliant stars on the path of professionals.

Lin Feng's heart rate subtly quickened.

These top academies not only represented the best resources and guidance but also meant opportunities to access higher-level powers!

If the Alien Queen wanted to evolve to Transcendent-level, or even higher, these places might be the ideal platforms.

"But the competition is also terrifyingly fierce."

Wang Yin added.

"Top talents from all over the country and other base cities will be scrambling to get in. Brother Feng, which one are you aiming for?"

Lin Feng pondered for a moment, not answering immediately.

He needed a clearer plan and stronger capabilities to support it.

Huaxia War Academy was undoubtedly the highest goal, but he also needed to assess the realistic possibilities.

"Let's focus on improving my strength first."

Lin Feng finally said, his eyes firm.

"The goal... always has to be set a bit higher. Which one I choose specifically depends on my final performance and opportunities."

"Haha, I knew it! Brother Feng, you're definitely going for the highest!"

Wang Yin slapped the table, appearing even more excited than Lin Feng.

"Come, come, let's use soy milk as wine to wish you a smooth college entrance exam and success! Let's hope both of us brothers can get into our desired schools!"

"You too, good luck!"

Lin Feng smiled as he raised his soy milk bowl and clinked it with Wang Yin's.

Sunlight streamed through the window of the breakfast shop, illuminating the two teenagers, and the air was filled with the aroma of steamed buns and aspirations for the future.

Lin Feng put down his soy milk bowl, about to discuss the specific assessment methods of the schools with Wang Yin again, when his phone in his pocket vibrated once more.

The name flashing on the screen made him slightly pause... Qin Yuyan.

"Hello, Qin Yuyan?"

Lin Feng answered the call, and Qin Yuyan's clear, pleasant voice came from the other end.

"Lin Feng, are you free? Meet me at the entrance of the City Center Training Ground now."

"Uh, now?"

Lin Feng subconsciously glanced at Wang Yin, who was winking across from him.

"Yes, now. I'm treating you to a meal."

Qin Yuyan's tone was crisp and decisive.

"Uh! But I've already eaten..."

Lin Feng didn't agree.

"If you've eaten, eat again! I have something else to discuss with you, about Xiong Gang..."

"Also, don't stand me up. I'll be waiting for you at the entrance of the City Center Training Ground!"

After hanging up, Wang Yin immediately leaned over, a mischievous look on his face.

"Oh, oh, oh~~ School Beauty Qin! You said there was nothing between you two, but now it's sending equipment and 'dates'!"

Lin Feng pushed him exasperatedly.

"Get lost!"

"Alright, alright, my brother, I understand! I completely understand! Light bulbs with too high wattage tend to burn out, so I'm out of here! Brother Feng is awesome! Brother Feng is mighty!"

As Wang Yin spoke, he quickly grabbed the last steamed bun and stuffed it into his mouth, winked at Lin Feng, and then darted out of the breakfast shop, moving so fast that Lin Feng didn't even have a chance to explain.

Lin Feng shook his head helplessly. That kid Wang Yin actually ran off without paying the bill!!!

At the City Center Training Ground, Bronze-level dungeon entrance area.

Qin Yuyan was already waiting there, a simple white combat suit outlining her slender figure, her demeanor as cool as snow.

When she saw Lin Feng, she simply nodded slightly: "Follow me."

She didn't choose a restaurant but instead led Lin Feng directly to the dungeon registration desk, swiftly paid the fee, and selected a dungeon of considerable difficulty.

【Bronze-level Three-star · Gloomy Mine】.

"Go in."

Qin Yuyan said no more and was the first to step into the dungeon's teleportation portal.

Lin Feng followed closely behind.

Inside the mine, the light was dim, the air was damp, and it was filled with the scent of ore and mold.

Soon, various Bronze-level Rock Golems, Venom Spiders, and Cave Lizards emerged from the darkness.

Lin Feng did not summon the Alien Queen this time, nor did he even use other powerful Xenomorphs. With a thought, he only summoned the Carrion Xenomorph, which was only Black Iron Level Seven.

It faithfully carried out Lin Feng's commands, spitting thin acid to attack approaching monsters. Its movements seemed a bit clumsy and slow, and the corrosive effect of its acid was far less astonishing than what Lin Feng had displayed in Gu City Town.

More often, it served as a slow-moving meat shield in front of Lin Feng, or it barely fended off monster attacks with its claws and teeth, looking like a mere 'filler' that was barely making up the numbers.

In contrast, Qin Yuyan didn't even need complex incantations; she simply raised her delicate hand.

"Caw!"

A clear, soaring phoenix cry echoed through the mine, and a bone-chilling coldness instantly spread.

An Ice Crystal Phoenix, entirely composed of translucent ice with feathers shimmering like diamonds, elegantly appeared beside her.

As the phoenix spread its wings, the temperature in the mine plummeted, and a thick layer of white frost quickly condensed on the walls and ground.

The Ice Crystal Phoenix's attacks were both beautiful and efficient.

With a gentle flap of its wings, countless ice shards shot out like a downpour, precisely freezing and shattering large groups of Rock Golems.

Facing a swarm of venom-spitting spiders, the phoenix opened its mouth and exhaled a blast of extreme cold breath, instantly freezing them and their venom into ice sculptures.

When a massive Bronze-level three-star elite monster—the Lava Giant Turtle—roared and charged, the Ice Crystal Phoenix gracefully swooped down, its talons, imbued with cold that could freeze all things, savagely struck, directly tearing and freezing the giant turtle's heavy lava shell, ultimately reducing it to a pile of ice shards amidst a mournful cry.

Qin Yuyan herself hadn't even moved from her position; she simply calmly commanded the Ice Crystal Phoenix, fully displaying the demeanor of a Nine-star Summoner.

The power of the Ice Crystal Phoenix completely dominated the entire dungeon's progression, making Lin Feng's Carrion Xenomorph's 'filler' performance seem even more insignificant under the phoenix's brilliance.

They proceeded unimpeded, and even the final Boss couldn't stir up much trouble under the Ice Crystal Phoenix's absolute suppression.

When the two emerged from the dungeon teleportation portal, Lin Feng's Carrion Xenomorph still bore a few shallow scratches from minor monsters, while the Ice Crystal Phoenix remained magnificent and spotless.

Standing at the edge of the somewhat noisy crowd in the training ground hall, Qin Yuyan didn't look at the reward screen for the dungeon clear. Instead, she suddenly turned around, her clear eyes, which seemed to see through people, looked directly into Lin Feng's...