241: Chapter 241 What exactly is Lin Mo doing?

Looking at the crystal core in his hand that was still stained with specks of blood, the smile on Lin Mo's face deepened.

He recalled how he had felt a bit envious when he previously saw Luo Siyue controlling her spirit to help her collect loot.

He hadn't expected that his own Ling'er would now be able to do the same, and even better at it.

He reached out and stroked Ling'er's head.

"This is the loot from your first battle; naturally, it should be left for you to enjoy yourself."

Upon hearing this, Ling'er was extremely happy, rubbing her head against Lin Mo's cheek while wrapping her tail around his neck.

Only then did she open her mouth and stuff the crystal core of the Tier 2 Mating Ape into it, preparing to digest it slowly.

Lin Mo withdrew his gaze and looked toward the depths of the mountain range.

"Let's go. We'll farm some more herbs before heading to the next level."

"Since I managed to get this trial opportunity for free, I certainly have to squeeze every bit of value out of it."

Lin Mo had learned afterward that the Star Tower trial normally required a 500-point entry fee.

Perhaps because it was Elder Luo who had recommended him, no one had come to collect that 500-point entry fee from him at all.

Since he was taking advantage of the situation, he might as well take full advantage of it.

Just like that, the man and the snake began their sweep through the Demonic Beast mountain range.

... Outside the Star Tower.

An hour passed in the blink of an eye.

The Genius students participating in the trial had all finished their trial tasks one after another, continuously advancing to higher levels.

Among them, the Geniuses like Qin Yao and Jiang Wu, who had already reached the strength of Tier 4, were the fastest.

They had already made consecutive Breakthroughs and reached the 5th level.

Meanwhile, Geniuses like Xiao Xun, Jiang Mengxi, and Luo Siyue, who had reached Tier 3, were not to be outdone and were close behind, having already reached the 4th level.

Others with relatively weaker strength, such as Captain Luo Feng, who was still at Tier 2, had also reached the 3rd level.

Those like Shi Lei, who were not good at attacking and could only grind slowly, had also successfully arrived at the 2nd level.

According to past experience with the opening, after one hour, everyone should have at least reached the second level.

But this time was an exception, because at this moment, there was still a light dot on the first level.

Lin Mo's name was clearly marked on the light dot.

This meant that Lin Mo was still on the first level.

He had not entered the next level.

The freshmen who had originally come for Lin Mo were now somewhat confused.

"That's not right. Lin Mo's strength is very high; even people like Captain Luo Feng are unwilling to fight Lin Mo. Why is he stuck on the first level and unable to ascend?"

"Yeah, even Shi Lei, who specializes in tank defense, has already reached the second level. What is Lin Mo doing?"

"Could it be that he was injured in the arena earlier!"

These voices were not loud, but they fell into the ears of Gu Rongyu and Su Youwei.

Both women felt their hearts tighten, worrying endlessly for Lin Mo.

However, there was nothing they could do to help Lin Mo at the moment.

They could only suppress their anxiety and wait quietly for news about Lin Mo.

In contrast, among those Tier 2 students, Liao Lin and Old Mo—students who had been defeated by Lin Mo at the time—now wore expressions of schadenfreude.

"I thought this guy was something special. As it turns out, an hour has passed and he's still spinning around on the first level?"

"Tsk tsk tsk, at this speed, even I could do better."

Liao Lin couldn't help but mock, "In that arena battle the other day, could this guy have taken drugs beforehand? Is he currently in a period of weakness?"

"It's possible."

"Could it be that this guy will only be able to spin around on the first level and be unable to enter the next level in the end?"

"Hahaha, if that's really the case, I'll have to go and get my points back."

Of course, the people making such noises were in the minority.

More people were simply curious about what this guy, Lin Mo, was actually doing inside the trial.

Why was he delaying entering the next level? Was there something on the first level that could attract him so much?

Compared to the restlessness and curiosity of these students,

the teachers in front of the Star Tower were much calmer.

Bai Shuang and Teacher Gu Chuan had already witnessed Lin Mo's strength with their own eyes.

They were very clear that the combat power Lin Mo displayed was definitely not disguised by any potions that overdraw potential.

The first level of the Star Tower could absolutely not pose any pressure to Lin Mo, and Lin Mo staying inside must have his own reasons.

As the President of Star Academy, President Mu Xingchen had a deeper understanding of the Star Tower, and at this moment, she was thoughtful.

A conjecture faintly emerged in her heart.

Potions and items could not be used inside this Star Tower.

Therefore, anyone would become very dangerous once injured.

This was also part of testing the students' combat experience.

However, few people knew that

the interior of the Star Tower was actually a world of its own; while external potions and items could not be used, there were some special existences within the trial that could be utilized.

If President Mu Xingchen remembered correctly,

there was a medicinal herb on the first level that could heal injuries, called Purple Orchid Leaf.

Lin Mo might have discovered the effect of this herb, so he was intentionally staying on the first level to collect it.

In this way, in subsequent battles, even if he were injured, he would have room for remedy.

However, this was, after all, only President Mu Xingchen's speculation.

Her gaze subconsciously fell on Elder Luo.

After seeing that Elder Luo still had an unperturbed, calm appearance,

President Mu Xingchen felt even more reassured.

However, after an hour of thinking, President Mu Xingchen also suddenly realized one thing.

When Elder Luo reminded her that she should take Lin Mo as a student, she had explicitly stated that it would be her honor.

Previously, President Mu Xingchen had always thought that her teacher did so because of some old friendship with Lin Mo.

She had only agreed with the intention of fulfilling her teacher's wish.

But thinking about it now, the situation seemed a bit off.

After all, if Lin Mo was just an ordinary descendant of an old acquaintance, her being able to take him as a student should be Lin Mo's honor.

How could it become her honor?

Unless...

A possibility flashed through President Mu Xingchen's mind.

That was, in Elder Luo's view, Lin Mo's future strength would be even greater than her own.

Even to the point of being so powerful that she would be proud of him.

But she was already at the Peak of the King Tier...

This guy...

Could he really do it?

Could he reach an existence beyond the King Tier?

President Mu Xingchen couldn't help but recall the vague future she had foreseen using the Horologium Star Spirit back then.

Although there were variables regarding Lin Mo, in President Mu Xingchen's view, the chance of his success was still not high.

Elder Luo couldn't possibly not know this; what was she basing her certainty on?

Her gaze wandered between Elder Luo and Luo Tinglan beside her...

She was suddenly shocked, having suddenly thought of something.

Could Elder Luo be thinking of having Tinglan...

President Mu Xingchen's heart chilled.

No!

After the Star Tower trial ends, she must have a good talk with Elder Luo about this matter.