86: Storm

Soon, a new video was released.

Along with it were some first-person videos Lin Chuan took while in the wilderness.

These videos, viewed alone, weren't particularly special, and were even less thrilling than many similar videos.

But when viewed from the protagonist's perspective, a Black Iron Rank with only one Transcendent Rank beast beside him... it sent shivers down everyone's spines:

Less than fifty meters from the camera, there were over thirty Elite Rank Iron-Hoofed Beasts... The camera shifted, and a multicolored venomous snake was almost biting the lens; this guy still had time to film...

Occasionally, Lin Chuan appeared in the frame, covered in some unknown black liquid, skillfully dispatching attacking venomous insects with a few slashes, and countless classmates fell silent:

Lin Chuan's strength was evident to all;

His diligence, however, was unmatched by anyone...

Soon, the big news of District 81's 'one person fighting three thousand' had spread throughout the high schools of Xuanwu City.

"Is District 81 that weak? One person fighting three thousand? Ridiculous..."

This was most people's initial reaction.

However, after watching the video, most people fell silent.

If the video wasn't deliberately faked, District 81 had indeed produced an extraordinary Genius this time!

"A bit interesting. It's a pity I didn't think of such a fun way to play when I was Transcendent Rank!"

Inside the training hall, a handsome Young Master Long chuckled lightly.

"Young Master Long, this video should be real. This person is in the same year as us," a boy next to him said.

"Isn't that just perfect? Maybe we'll meet during the College Entrance Examination," Young Master Long said indifferently. "At that time, I'll test his mettle."

"Young Master Long, with your two Elite Rank beasts with King Rank Potential, plus your SS-rank talent, aren't you giving him a bit too much credit?"

"Heh heh, who told him to be so attention-grabbing?"

...In an office.

"Principal, Yu Ming Academy wants this student!" a dark-faced man said gruffly to an old man.

"Xia Yuan, calm down. Is this your dean's intention?" The old man put down the documents in his hand and slowly asked.

"Our dean has been missing for more than half a year, his life or death unknown, and you know that. I'm in charge of Yu Ming Academy's recruitment this year, so just give me an acceptance letter and be done with it."

Xia Yuan urged.

"Yu Ming Academy's recruitment is no small matter; a decision cannot be made based solely on a video. Moreover, although Yu Ming Academy nominally belongs to Xuanwu University, we should at least let the other party know the details first. Otherwise, even if you recruit him, it will be useless."

"Then what do you suggest we do? You've seen this video; he has typical Extreme Dao defensive attributes. It would be a waste if he doesn't come to Yu Ming Academy, wouldn't it?"

"If you want the other party to willingly come and resist the Underworld, you cannot hide anything. Let's discuss this after the College Entrance Examination. At that time, let him choose for himself."

"Then allocate some more funds to me! At that time, even if I have to use money to 'smash' him over, I will!"

"You, you... You're already a half-step King!"

The old man laughed wryly.

"What good is being a King? If the Underworld sweeps over, everyone will be finished..."

With that, Xia Yuan pushed open the door and left, leaving the old man in silence...

"Dad, you finally agreed to let me come home."

Lei Dian couldn't help but tear up.

He, the top Genius of District 81, had just advanced to Silver Rank, yet he couldn't go home.

"Come back, it's over," Lei Wanjun sighed.

"That fast?"

Lei Dian couldn't help but wonder. It seemed his father was still sharp!

"You already know what happened?"

"I can guess some of it. I'll be gone for a year and a half before I can come home. You two old folks want to have a younger brother or sister for me, and I understand..."

Lei Wanjun: "..."

"Stop talking, just come back quickly," Lei Wanjun said, gritting his teeth and trying to sound calm.

"Alrighty."

Lei Dian had no idea what awaited him, and joyfully prepared to go home...

"Old Qin, how's that thing I asked you to do?"

"Lan Lan, don't worry. Even if you didn't say anything, I would still do it. However, now that Lin Chuan has shown his prominence, deliberately hiding his identity information would be counterproductive.

It's better to let them investigate. Even if they find out Lin Chuan's parents are indeed ordinary people, they won't believe it. In the end, they will only suspect me, so let them come."

"I didn't expect it to cause such a stir. I should have told him to keep a low profile," Lan Lan sighed.

Lan Lan originally thought Lin Chuan meant challenging the entire school one-on-one in a series of battles, but she didn't expect it to be a one-time challenge against everyone.

"Old Qin, tell me honestly, what exactly is Lin Chuan's talent?" Lan Lan said, looking directly at Qin Yan opposite her.

"Well, actually, I don't know either," Qin Yan said awkwardly.

"Don't know?"

"Yes, it just couldn't be measured. I forged his talent test results..."

"Shh, don't say anymore."

Although only the two of them were left in the entire office building, Lan Lan still made Qin Yan stop.

"Now I'm finally convinced, Lin Chuan really isn't your illegitimate son."

Qin Yan: "..."

"Old Qin, Lin Chuan is a good child; we must protect him," Lan Lan said, looking at Qin Yan with firm eyes.

"Don't worry. Not even a mosquito will fly into his house. I don't know what this kid does staying at home all day, but it saves me a lot of trouble. I still owe him a huge favor; nothing will happen."

Old Qin patted his chest, assuring her, clearly having made arrangements long ago.

Hearing Qin Yan say this, Lan Lan also felt relieved.

Now, they no longer saw Lin Chuan merely as the hope for Third High School's continued existence, but as a truly close Junior.

"Don't you love to drink? Try this," Lan Lan said, taking out the wine Lin Chuan had given her. She had forgotten to take it home.

"Lin Chuan gave it to you. That kid has filial piety," Qin Yan wasn't polite and poured two full glasses.

He downed one glass in one gulp.

"Hmm?" Qin Yan quickly noticed that the taste was different from his own. Not only was it better to drink, but more importantly, it nourished the Soul.

"Lan Lan, try it quickly!" Qin Yan urged her.

Lan Lan hadn't planned to drink it, but she couldn't refuse Qin Yan, so she took a sip.

"Did it have an effect?"

What effect? This is drinking wine, not medicine.

Lan Lan looked at Qin Yan speechlessly. Was he already drunk?

Then, she was shocked.

Her Soul Power, which hadn't advanced an inch for many years, had actually increased by a tiny bit.

Although it was only a trace, it was enough to prove the miraculousness of this wine.

One must know that ever since her Soul was injured, no potions or Spirit Stones had been able to improve her cultivation in the slightest.

Now, just one sip of wine had caused such a miracle. No wonder Old Qin was excited.

"Old Qin, do you know the origin of this wine?" Lan Lan quickly asked. "No, wait, you knew Lin Chuan gave it to me. You couldn't have not asked him for some to try. How can you act like you just discovered it?"

Qin Yan: "..."

How could he know that? Who knew what Lin Chuan had put in the wine?

The wine he had 'snatched' from Lin Chuan didn't have this effect at all.

"I forgot that Lin Chuan can refine medicine himself. I don't know what that kid put in it, but the wine I got from him doesn't have this effect. No, this wine is very useful for you; I need to ask him for more."

With that, Qin Yan was about to get up.

"You're not allowed to go. We can't disturb him about this for now. Everything, wait until after the College Entrance Examination."

Lan Lan said firmly.

"Alright."

Qin Yan could only nod in agreement helplessly.