Chapter 58

"Kid, you're finally back. Tell me, did you have any luck?"

Ding San Shi suddenly appeared from somewhere, his face full of anticipation.

Lin Beichen replied, "Yes, two."

"Two badges?"

Ding San Shi was almost jumping with excitement, "Really? Show me quickly."

"Who said anything about two badges?"

Lin Beichen said helplessly, "Two chickens. Look, Ice Arrow Chickens, plump and tender. We have dinner sorted for tonight."

Ding San Shi was stunned, then burst into anger, "You spent the whole day out and only caught two chickens?"

Lin Beichen retorted, "What did you expect? I'm a wastrel. In the past, I was always dressed in fine clothes and ate the best food, with everything handed to me. Now, I can hunt flying chickens in the wilderness. Don't you think that's a huge improvement?"

It made a lot of sense.

Ding San Shi was speechless.

"You're right. I shouldn't set such high expectations for you. After all, you're just one person. Even Tao Wancheng and Li Tao's large teams didn't have any luck today." Ding San Shi calmed down, realizing he had been too hasty.

At the beginning, it's crucial not to put too much pressure on the students.

So, he put on an apologetic face and began to comfort Lin Beichen, "The Star Badges are hidden by experts from the Education Bureau. Each one is extremely well-concealed. Even if you find one, it's not easy to get it. You have nine more days. Take your time, no need to rush... Go and register your two Ice Arrow Chickens with Lord Li Luoran."

"Huh?"

Lin Beichen was surprised, "Chickens need to be registered too?"

"Of course," Ding San Shi said, "Finding Star Badges isn't easy. In previous sessions, the number of students who found Star Badges by the end of the preliminary round was often less than twenty. In the end, they had to use the number of hunts to determine the remaining spots to fill the quota of twenty. So, even a small catch counts. Go ahead and register them."

Is that how it works?

Lin Beichen thought for a moment and went to the registration area.

"Ice Arrow Chickens, two."

After personally inspecting them, Li Luoran's gaze swept over Lin Beichen's face, and he asked kindly, "Any other catches?"

Lin Beichen shook his head.

He didn't plan to hand over the nine badges now.

Because... they had another use.

Night soon fell.

All 100 genius students had returned to the camp.

The square was still bustling.

The camp no longer provided food; everything had to be prepared by the students themselves.

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Dozens of bonfires burned brightly.

Everyone was busy cooking.

Lin Beichen glanced around and noticed that Tao Wancheng, Li Tao, and other geniuses were mostly being served by others, who had prepared various dishes for them, so they didn't have to do anything themselves.

Then he looked at himself.

And the two dead chickens in front of him.

"Uh... If I make Beggar's Chicken, do I need to skin and pluck them?"

He frantically recalled various food blogger videos in his mind.

In the end, he was disheartened to realize that he hadn't remembered how to cook them when he watched live streams on Earth; he only remembered how to eat them.

If only he had a food cooking app right now.

"Can't cook? Hehe, Brother Chen, eat mine."

A familiar voice sounded.

Ling Chen, in her Candy personality, appeared like a clingy shadow, holding a makeshift plate made of tree bark filled with various wild fruits that looked quite delicious. She sat next to Lin Beichen, placed the plate between them, and looked at him with a smile, her eyes sparkling.

Lin Beichen glanced at her.

Oh my.

He almost misheard "eat mine" as "eat me."

Hmm...

This genius girl is now in her Candy personality.

This Cloud Dream City's genius, not only has a split personality, but also seems to be missing a few screws in her head.

Why does she, who has everything, insist on clinging to a scumbag?

As a genius-level person, she shouldn't be so blinded by love.

Even if she had some intimate relations with his predecessor, the world's customs are relatively open, and there's no need to feel obligated to marry someone just because they've seen her body.

"No, I want meat."

Lin Beichen refused outright.

Ling Chen's beautiful face showed a look of difficulty, "But, I usually eat fine food too and don't know how to cook wild game. These wild fruits I picked today are very tasty. Try them."

Lin Beichen remained silent.

He was thinking about how to make this girl with a split personality give up.

Should he be cruel, heartless, and harsh... and directly reject her?

But thinking of Ling Chen in her domineering CEO personality, Lin Beichen felt a bit intimidated.

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Ling Chen smiled sweetly and comforted him, "Brother Chen, are you upset because you didn't find a badge today? Don't worry, I can give you one."

She extended her delicate, white hand.

A Star Badge, shimmering with a mysterious and beautiful light under the glow of the surrounding bonfires.

"You..." Lin Beichen was incredibly surprised, "You found two badges today?"

Ling Chen smiled, and the stars in the sky seemed to lose their luster, "Yes, I registered one, and this one is specially for you."

The surroundings suddenly fell silent.

The other students watched in shock, feeling like they wanted to die.

After a tiring day with no results, they were already feeling depressed and exhausted. Now, they were forced to endure a heavy dose of envy. Why is the world always so cruel?

Lin Beichen's mood soured.

How can this wastrel find Star Badges so easily?

I have a navigation system and only found nine in a day.

You go out for a stroll and get two?

No way.

If this continues, Ling Chen will have found most of the badges.

My plan will be compromised.

Staring at the Star Badge in front of him for a while, Lin Beichen shook his head and refused, "I will find my own badges. Thank you for your kindness, but I don't need it."

Ling Chen put the badge away, "Oh, okay."

Lin Beichen didn't respond but turned to the square and called out loudly, "Is there anyone who can roast these two Ice Arrow Chickens into a delicious meal? If you can, I don't mind treating you to a chicken feast."

On the square, several unlucky students who hadn't caught any magical beasts during the day were moved by his offer.

"Lin classmate, I... can I?"

Yue Hongxiang mustered up the courage.

Her luck had been terrible today. Not only did she not find a Star Badge, but her wrist injury had severely reduced her strength, and she couldn't even hunt ordinary wild animals. She had to go hungry while watching others feast.

"Of course."

Lin Beichen said, "Thank you."

Yue Hongxiang quickly replied, "I should be the one to thank you."

She picked up the two Ice Arrow Chickens and skillfully prepared them.

Half an hour later, the crispy and tender golden-brown chicken was placed in front of Lin Beichen.

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