7: Isn't it easy to get on base?

Chapter 7: Isn't Reaching Base Simple?

Lu Ran rolled his eyes and said, "You looking for me for something?"

Qin Wuyao chuckled.

She said, "Not looking for you, just happened to run into you."

Of course, Lu Ran didn't believe that nonsense. This was the Poverty Area, and a rich girl like Qin Wuyao might never come to such a small restaurant to eat in her entire life.

However, Lu Ran stared at Qin Wuyao.

He suddenly thought, wouldn't it be perfect to team up with Qin Wuyao?

Although she wasn't the best candidate, they were at least friends.

In the academy these past few years, Lu Ran didn't have many friends. Although he was the center of attention due to his 130 mental strength, he rarely interacted with others due to his personality.

Wang Yujiao was an exception; after all, she was Lu Ran's girlfriend, but unfortunately, she wasn't anymore.

And Qin Wuyao was the only person Lu Ran still considered a friend.

Just then,

Qin Wuyao, making conversation, asked, "Any plans for tomorrow? I'm Level 5, we can team up to clear a dungeon."

Lu Ran took over the conversation.

He placed the Fissure Contract on the table.

He said, "If you're interested, let's clear this tomorrow. The rewards will be split seven-three. How about it?"

Qin Wuyao was stunned, looking at the scroll on the table in surprise, then suddenly reacted.

She exclaimed, "This is... a Fissure Contract? You... where did you get it from?"

Lu Ran shrugged and said, "I was lucky and it dropped, but its level is very low, only Level 10. If you're willing to do it, let's go together tomorrow. If not, I'll find someone else..."

"I'm willing!" Qin Wuyao said decisively. "Then it's settled, see you tomorrow!"

As if worried Lu Ran would go back on his word, she hurried away after speaking.

Early the next morning, Lu Ran went to the academy to report.

Although he had already graduated, he still needed to report to the academy every day for this last month.

After all, they were a group of novice adventurers.

The academy was responsible for correcting their growth path, as well as issues and details to pay attention to when clearing dungeons.

At the same time, today was a big day!

Lu Ran lived in the Poverty Area, and the academy was located in the wealthy district in the city center. The distance wasn't too far, nor too close, but Lu Ran was used to walking and didn't mind.

On the contrary, Qin Lie personally drove Qin Wuyao to the academy entrance today.

Through the car window, he saw people coming and going outside.

Many students, wearing equipment with ordinary attributes and levels but extremely flashy appearances, swaggered into the academy.

Qin Lie was amused and exasperated, saying, "It's like this every year. After all, they're newly transferred professionals, they find equipment novel and like to show off."

Once this phase passed, these people would choose to hide their equipment appearance when not clearing dungeons.

"Yaoyao, how much experience do you have at Level 5?" Qin Lie asked.

"I didn't stop all afternoon yesterday, and with the team contract reducing the experience penalty, I'm already over eighty percent of Level 5. If I go to the dungeon today, I should be able to reach Level 6 smoothly," Qin Wuyao said thoughtfully.

"Not bad, not bad. This speed should be the first in this graduating class, right?" Qin Lie said.

Qin Wuyao's expression suddenly stiffened.

"It's hard to say what place I am, but it's definitely not first," Qin Wuyao replied.

There was Lu Ran above her, who was already Level 8!

Qin Lie, however, didn't know these things and retorted, "Don't you even have this much confidence? Besides, which family can surpass this leveling speed?"

Qin Wuyao pouted and didn't reply.

She opened the car door herself, and before getting out, as if remembering something, she added, "Oh, right, after the morning assembly, I've arranged to go clear a dungeon with a friend, so the people arranged by the family won't be needed for now."

After speaking, she closed the car door, not giving Qin Lie a chance to ask further questions.

But Qin Lie didn't go back. A month later, he would represent the Tiandao Alliance to recruit people, so he was also very curious about the first day's results of this batch of students.

So he went to the academy's administration office through the side door.

On the playground, students from various classes arrived one after another, taking their seats according to their respective class areas.

On the high platform in front, the school leaders had not yet arrived.

The huge screen behind the high platform was also off at this time, not lit up.

Below the stage, it was very lively at this moment.

Many students were excitedly discussing their experiences of leveling up on the first day yesterday.

Some were showing off the coolness of their skills, some were bragging about dropping blue equipment from wild monsters, and some were forming groups and seeking teammates.

"The newcomer leveling ranking will start updating today."

"What level are you all?"

"What's there to see on the first day? At most, Level 5, it's like this every year."

"I teamed up with someone to farm wild monsters yesterday, and I almost puked, only Level 3!"

"I slept yesterday afternoon, only Level 2."

"No need to say, Qin Wuyao is first, she's a hidden class!"

...

Just then, Lu Ran also arrived.

Qin Wuyao was in Class 5, and Lu Ran was in Class 3.

Liang Shaoyu and Wang Yujiao were both in Class 3.

Seeing Lu Ran arrive, Liang Shaoyu immediately became interested.

He grabbed Wang Yujiao's wrist and was about to go over, Wang Yujiao obviously noticed Liang Shaoyu's intention and was somewhat resistant.

But Liang Shaoyu didn't care about that. With a rough tug, he forcibly pulled Wang Yujiao in front of Lu Ran.

Then, in front of Lu Ran, he put one arm around Wang Yujiao.

This was not just to mock Lu Ran, but also to vent his revenge for relentlessly pursuing Wang Yujiao for three years without success.

He wanted to show everyone in Class 3 that in the end, it was he, Liang Shaoyu, who got Wang Yujiao!

The classmates from Class 3, who had once fawned over Lu Ran, now ignored him. Instead, seeing Lu Ran being mocked by Liang Shaoyu, they burst into laughter.

"Young Master Liang, isn't it a bit much to treat Lu Ran like this?"

"Lu Ran and Wang Yujiao were together for three years and never reached base, Young Master Liang, have you reached base?"

"Don't say that, it's too hurtful. Lu Ran awakened an ordinary Undead Mage, he's already quite depressed."

"What's there to be afraid of? Lu Ran has 130 mental strength, he can handle it, haha..."

...

The mocking voices around him entered his ears, but Lu Ran's heart remained calm.

If Lu Ran were truly an ordinary Undead Mage, he might indeed feel frustrated.

But now, Lu Ran, who possessed the Golden Attribute, truly saw his classmates around him as no different from trash.

On the contrary, Liang Shaoyu thoroughly enjoyed it.

He said proudly, "Isn't reaching base simple? You can tell by Wang Yujiao's walking posture, haha..."

Wang Yujiao, held in his arms,

Felt like a toy at this moment.

The countless kindnesses Lu Ran had shown her were nowhere to be seen in Liang Shaoyu!

But she had to grit her teeth and persevere; she needed a spot in the Tiandao Alliance!

And she firmly believed that she wouldn't get that spot by following Lu Ran!

"Why aren't you talking? Lu Ran, what level are you? Tell us to make everyone happy."

Liang Shaoyu asked provocatively, "Oh, I forgot to tell you, I'm already Level 4, almost Level 5, and Wang Yujiao is also Level 4. What about you? Are you Level 2 yet?"

Lu Ran couldn't be bothered with them.

He flopped down in his seat.

This was the academy, and the morning assembly was about to begin, so Liang Shaoyu could only talk big, nothing more.