Chapter 46

Waking up to find the book on the homepage, I was overjoyed... Here, I want to thank the readers who support me, the editors who help me, and the seniors who have promptly stepped down...

Also, I still need your support. The number of recommendations is a bit embarrassing... I hope everyone can throw a couple of votes before or after reading...

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A group of people asked Ji Ran about the content of the exam, and they couldn't help but be amazed.

"What a tough exam... I think I wouldn't have passed it at your age," Ban's face was full of envy, with a hint of disappointment.

Lai Si saw his expression and patted his shoulder, "Not everyone has the chance to get into the academy, but not all strong people come from the academy. Going to school can indeed teach you a lot of knowledge that you wouldn't normally encounter, but like you, you also have a lot of adventure experience that students can't get. Becoming strong isn't just about going to the academy."

Bai Ke also joined in, putting his arm around his brother's shoulder, "That's right, big brother. Look, Ji Ran got into the academy, and you are an experienced adventurer. I have you two as my backing, so I won't be left out on either side. As long as one of you becomes strong, my backing will be solid!"

Bai Ke's jokes made everyone laugh, and Ban's little disappointment quickly disappeared.

After chatting for a while, it was getting dark. After the exam in the daytime, Ji Ran and Lidiya were naturally tired. Lai Si kindly suggested that everyone get some rest early, as they needed to prepare supplies for the two to go to school the next day.

Everyone dispersed, but when the others left, Ai Lin called out to Ji Ran.

"Lidiya's mood isn't very good. I think you should be useful right now," Ai Lin looked at Ji Ran.

Ji Ran was a bit puzzled, "Her mood isn't good? She passed the exam, why would her mood be bad?"

Ai Lin glanced at him, playing with Hualuo's mouth, with a look of disdain, "As a martial artist, I have to say your observational skills are really poor. Don't you know Lidiya's mood? When you were in the Blue Pine Forest, didn't you comfort her? Now it's just a continuation of that."

After she said that, Ji Ran understood. Lidiya had always been a bit insecure, thinking she was just a child from a mountain village who knew nothing, even her magic was taught by a wandering mage. When she came to the Azure Wind, it was with a burst of enthusiasm, but now that the enthusiasm has cooled, she inevitably fell into confusion... Does she have the ability to change her fate?

In the Blue Pine Forest, Ji Ran had once comforted her, and at that time, the problem was solved. But this time, the entrance exam seemed to have triggered Lidiya's unease again.

"That Ai Lin, I think, as a girl, you might be better at comforting her..." Ji Ran was a bit troubled. Being a caring big sister isn't easy.

"... You really are a bit slow. Clearly, my role isn't suitable for comforting people, more for stimulating them. You are different. You are Lidiya's idol now, and what you say, she should listen to. Anyway, I've told you, whether you do it or not is up to you." Ai Lin rolled her eyes at Ji Ran and then stood up.

"I'm going to check if I can buy some food for Hualuo in the trading area, probably back after it gets dark. I hope by then, you've already solved it." She was about to head out of the inn.

Ji Ran, hearing this, suddenly thought of something, "Right, Ai Lin, you can buy some bones of magical beasts... they don't need to be magical materials, just ordinary bones."

Ai Lin's steps paused, and she turned back, looking at Ji Ran with confusion.

"Uh... In my hometown, there's a recipe for raising magical beasts that can increase their strength and intelligence. I think it should work for Hualuo too." Ji Ran smiled.

Hearing this, Ai Lin's ears trembled rapidly, but the movement was small, and Ji Ran didn't notice. She looked deeply at Ji Ran and then turned her head.

"... Got it. But if it doesn't work, you'd better be careful." With that, Ai Lin pushed open the inn door and walked out.

Ji Ran rubbed the back of his head. Ai Lin is a good person, just her way of speaking is a bit... But after so long, he had gotten used to it.

He had long wanted to make some special food for Hualuo... Yes, it's also a cooking skill from "Immortal Leisure." In the cultivation game, some players need to raise spirit beasts as battle companions, and the cooking skill provides food that can increase the attributes of spirit beasts, open their intelligence, and even make them evolve. However, the food for evolution is a bit too high-level, and he hasn't encountered such high-level materials yet. But the food to increase strength and a bit of intelligence, he can make.

When he was browsing the trading area earlier, Ji Ran had bought some herbs, but he didn't have time to buy the bones of magical beasts. Now that Ai Lin was going shopping, he could ask her to bring them back.

Of course, that's a small matter. The big matter is how to comfort Lidiya.

This little girl is too fragile. But it's understandable, coming from such a small village, feeling inferior is inevitable, even not recognizing her outstanding talent and potential. Since it's Ai Lin's request, he would try his best.

At the door of Ai Lin and Lidiya's room, Ji Ran knocked.

"It's Ji Ran. Lidiya, can I come in now?"

"Ji Ran brother? Yes, it's fine. The door isn't locked, please come in."

Ji Ran pushed the door open and saw Lidiya sitting by the table, looking at him with a restrained expression.

"Lidiya, I don't have anything special. I just noticed you seemed a bit unhappy today. Is there something on your mind you can tell me?" Ji Ran sat next to Lidiya, trying to use a gentle tone.

Lidiya looked at Ji Ran, trying to pretend everything was fine, but soon broke down.

"Ji Ran... Ji Ran brother, do you think... I'm useless? If it weren't for the magical device you made for me, I probably wouldn't have passed the Azure Wind entrance exam... You said I have talent and potential, but I feel I still can't match those who have studied in the city for a long time. Ji Ran brother, you can score a hundred, and I can only get ninety with the help of the magical device... Is it really good for me to come to school..."

Lidiya's voice was already choked with sobs.

In this situation, what should he do? Ji Ran was a bit at a loss. But he had experienced many games, anime, and idol dramas from another world, so even if he hadn't seen a pig run, he had eaten pork.

He reached out and gently put his arm around Lidiya's shoulder. Lidiya's whole body trembled and stiffened, but soon relaxed and gently leaned into Ji Ran's embrace.

"Lidiya, you don't need to be sad. I always think that what you lack most is confidence."

Hearing Ji Ran's words, Lidiya looked up in surprise, her face still wet with tears.

"Do you think that relying on the magical device I gave you to pass the exam means you're not as good as others?" Ji Ran looked down at her.

Lidiya looked like she was about to cry again, biting her lower lip and nodding.

"You're wrong. First, you need to understand that the students who took the exam have studied magic, swordsmanship, or other things for much longer than you."

Ji Ran looked at Lidiya's face, finding this little girl particularly pitiful.

Lidiya was confused, "That's true, so I feel I can't match them..."

"You're wrong," Ji Ran said seriously, "This actually proves that your talent is stronger than theirs."

"Think about it, they studied for so long and are only a little bit better than you. But you, who have studied magic for such a short time, have become a second-level mage and even passed the Azure Wind entrance exam! Do you think the magical device helped you a lot?"

Ji Ran looked down and saw the necklace hanging around Lidiya's neck.

The emerald pendant, the magical device Ji Ran made for Lidiya. When making this magical device, Ji Ran didn't pursue powerful strength; all the attributes were focused on amplification.

"This emerald pendant can only slightly amplify your abilities. It can slightly increase your magic power, casting speed, and casting range... but all of this is based on your own strength."

Ji Ran looked seriously into Lidiya's eyes, making her a bit nervous.

"If you didn't have a foundation, no matter how powerful the magical device, it couldn't help you pass the exam. It only played a role because you were just a little bit away from passing. Think about it, even if you couldn't pass this exam, after a year of adventure and training, your strength would definitely improve a lot. Then passing the exam would be easy, right? The magical device just saved you a bit of time."

Lidiya listened to Ji Ran, stopped crying, and slowly started to think.

"You have talent, I've said this more than once. The difficulty of advancing from level one to level two without a lineage, you should know by now. If you can do this, can you still say your talent is bad? If your talent was bad, would Uncle Lai Si and the others take you to earn tuition to let you take the Azure Wind exam? They are experienced adventurers, how could their judgment be poor?"

Ji Ran felt his words were working, and he became more enthusiastic.

"Without mentioning anything else, during the adventure, how many troubles did your magic help us solve? You know this yourself. With this kind of strength, getting into the Azure Wind is just a matter of time. The magical device just shortened this time a bit, it's not a reason to doubt yourself! And in the final practical test, the emerald pendant didn't help you much, right? If it weren't for your timing, your choice of spells, and your ability to combine spells, could you have passed the practical test? Give yourself more confidence. In the future, you will go to school with me and become classmates. Believe in yourself and in me, we will definitely achieve our goals!"

By the end, Ji Ran was already quite passionate. These words were also a reminder to himself.

"Is it really like that, Ji Ran brother?" Lidiya blinked her big eyes, looking at Ji Ran.

Ji Ran nodded firmly, "Of course it is! Look at me, do I look like someone who would lie? The future Golden Rank Great Mage, what you need now is confidence!"

Hearing Ji Ran's words, Lidiya giggled, and accidentally blew a bubble of snot. She was immediately embarrassed, quickly breaking free from Ji Ran's embrace and running to the side to grab a towel to wipe her face vigorously.

This should be considered resolved, right? Ji Ran finally breathed a sigh of relief.

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