Chapter 42

Even using a temporary translation app would be too late.

He wanted to consult Chuheng, but was told that the prize must be chosen by himself, and no one else could provide any reference opinions.

Damn it, I'll rely on luck.

Lin Beichen steeled his resolve and directly chose the [Phaseless Sword Body] and the [Spring Revival Powder].

After all, these two were placed at the front of each category.

But in the next moment, he knew he had probably made the wrong choice.

Because Chuheng, Li Qingxuan, and Ding San Shi, and other instructors instantly widened their eyes, looking at him as if he were a fool who had bought a pearl and returned the box.

Damn!

I chose wrong.

What to do?

It seems the rule is that once chosen, there's no going back.

“Eh...”

At this extremely awkward moment, Lin Beichen suddenly had a flash of inspiration and smiled calmly.

“I can understand your surprise, but I am already very strong. Better things should naturally be left for the other three classmates who are less capable, so they can improve their strength in a short time and strive to win in the preliminary rounds of the Sunlight Tournament and secure a place. After all, compared to my personal gains and losses, the glory of the Third Academy is the most important.”

He explained with a serious expression.

As soon as he finished speaking, something even more bizarre happened.

The originally dark and heavy clouds suddenly split open without warning, revealing half of the sun's face.

Golden sunlight streamed through the gap in the clouds, forming a beam of light that shone directly on Lin Beichen, enveloping him in a brilliant golden glow.

At that moment, Lin Beichen seemed to be glowing.

A sacred, solemn, and dignified aura spread out from Lin Beichen.

Chuheng was stunned.

He felt his heart deeply touched.

Look at this fine young man.

His thoughts are so pure, his heart so broad.

This might be his true nature.

Li Qingxuan's gaze towards Lin Beichen also softened.

Only Ding San Shi remained skeptical.

The Lin Beichen he knew wasn't this kind-hearted.

There must be a problem somewhere.

This little brat must be plotting something sinister.

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Grade Head Chuheng, deeply moved, said sincerely, “You chose the worst combat technique and the worst elixir. You are a good child, with high moral principles, but I cannot let the best genius student in the entire grade be wronged. How about this, if you have any other requests, you can put them forward. As long as they are within my authority as Grade Head, I will try my best to fulfill them.”

Lin Beichen was taken aback.

Huh?

It seems I've gained something back.

How about asking for some money?

That doesn't seem very realistic.

What do I need most right now?

He thought carefully and suddenly had an idea. “Grade Head Chuheng, to be honest, my current situation is as you know, I have no fixed abode and often go hungry. My request is not high. If you could lend me a room in the academy, to shelter me from the wind and rain, that would be wonderful.”

Living in a tent, especially during rainy days, is really uncomfortable.

Chuheng laughed. “Such a small matter, of course, there's no problem. How about this, I can decide right now to lend you the Bamboo Courtyard on the east side of the second-year training ground. As long as you are still a student at the Third Academy, you can stay there.”

Lin Beichen slowly widened his eyes.

Did I hear that right?

The Bamboo Courtyard?

That is...

How to put it, in Earth terms, it's like a detached villa.

Next to the small forest where Lin Beichen had been living in a tent, there were ten separate small courtyards, each named after plants like orchids, bamboo, plum, and chrysanthemums, all surrounded by specially planted green bamboo.

These places were used to entertain visiting guests or for high-ranking figures in the academy to rest and stay temporarily, with strict security and a quiet, safe environment.

In the entire Yunmeng City, these could be considered high-end residences.

Grade Head Chuheng really has a big hand.

He gave a villa just like that.

Although it's only the right to use it, not ownership, it's still very generous.

“Thank you, Grade Head Chuheng.”

Lin Beichen immediately agreed, fearing that Chuheng might change his mind.

But Chuheng was still immersed in the afterglow of being moved by Lin Beichen's “high moral principles” and smiled. “In today's world, a young man like you is rare. I had a prejudice against you before, but now I have completely changed my view. Little guy, work hard. If you have any difficulties or requests in the future, you can come directly to me.”

Boss's favor +100.

Lin Beichen felt as if the favor points above Chuheng's head were skyrocketing.

I didn't expect that

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By accident, I achieved such a perfect effect.

Compared to the favor of Grade Head Chuheng, choosing the wrong combat technique and elixir doesn't seem like a loss at all.

Ding San Shi was simply dumbfounded.

I knew it!

He ranted in his heart.

This little brat is really good at his game.

He deliberately chose the two worst prizes, seemingly at a loss, but with a few words, he won over the Grade Head.

This is the Grade Head.

Apart from the school principals, the Grade Head has the most power.

Moreover, the principal of the Third Academy, Ling Taixu, often frequents brothels and taverns, indulging in pleasure, and has no interest in managing school affairs. The actual management of the academy is handled by the three Grade Heads.

In the second year, Chuheng is an absolute dictator.

With Chuheng as his backer, Lin Beichen can basically walk around the Third Academy with impunity.

For those who were blocking the school gate, shouting to beat up Lin Beichen, this is a major deterrent.

This move is really damn clever.

Ding San Shi sincerely admired him from the bottom of his heart.

After that, Mu Xinyue, Wu Xiaofang, and Yue Hongxiang each chose their prizes in turn.

The mid-year competition of the Third Academy came to a complete end.

There was only one winner in the entire second year.

That was Lin Beichen.

The other three, if in previous years, would have certainly attracted a lot of attention.

After all, they are all very excellent.

But in this year's competition, all the glory of the second year was taken by Lin Beichen alone.

Especially Wu Xiaofang and Mu Xinyue.

The former, who failed to gain an advantage and lost twenty gold coins, which was a significant loss for him, given his wealthy family. The latter not only lost the chance to make a stunning debut but also lost the opportunity to skip to the third year, which was already a sure thing.

The losses were heavy and hard to bear.

Of course, none of this had anything to do with Lin Beichen.

When he received the fifty gold coins as a reward, he felt as if he were walking on clouds, his whole body floating.

“Ah, I'm floating.”

He howled in his heart.

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