Chapter 87

"What do you think?"

Ling Taixu said with a look of disdain, "If it weren't for your weak Mystic Qi and low strength, theoretically, the highest level of combat technique you could activate would only be a two-star technique. Why would I take out such a cheap, common item? So, young man, if you want to become my grandson-in-law, you'd better work hard and become the most dazzling genius..."

Lin Beichen: "..."

The principal is not only lecherous but also very immature.

He flipped through the secret manual of "Steal Fragrance and Pluck Jade Steps."

This was also a two-star technique.

It was somewhat similar to the lightness skills in martial arts novels on Earth.

He had to admit that the two cultivation techniques the principal had given him were indeed very suitable for his current situation.

"Flower Under the Moonlight Sword" would allow him to no longer rely solely on the "Basic Sword Technique Three-Strike Combo," while "Steal Fragrance and Pluck Jade Steps" would directly make up for his lack of agility.

Both would greatly enhance his strength.

So, he accepted them without hesitation.

"By the way, Principal, do you have any mental energy combat techniques?"

Lin Beichen seized the opportunity and directly asked.

Ling Taixu looked Lin Beichen up and down again, surprised, "You have cultivated mental energy?"

Lin Beichen chuckled and recounted what had happened in the camp.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk, my granddaughter actually took the initiative to this extent?"

Ling Taixu clicked his tongue in amazement, "This makes me even more optimistic about you. Young man, keep it up. Get a home run, and you'll win. Remember, the shortest path to a woman's heart is through her... vagina..."

Lin Beichen: "ミ?Д?彡"

Shut up, you.

If you keep talking like this, this book will be censored.

"But, mental energy combat techniques... I don't have any."

Ling Taixu changed the subject, "Most of the students at the Third Academy are just a bunch of trash. They can't reach the level to cultivate mental energy combat techniques before graduation, so our academy doesn't even prepare such techniques."

Lin Beichen: "..."

Is it really good to call all the students in the academy trash in front of a student?

"You, I have to remind you, don't be greedy," Ling Taixu said. "First, master 'Flower Under the Moonlight Sword' and 'Steal Fragrance and Pluck Jade Steps,' then think about other combat techniques."

Lin Beichen was speechless.

Principal, you're just saying this because you don't have any mental energy combat techniques, right?

Feeling a bit guilty under Lin Beichen's gaze, Ling Taixu's eyes darted around and he forcibly changed the topic, grinning, "To help you know your enemy, I'll tell you a little secret. Lean in."

Lin Beichen hesitated for a moment, stepped forward, and said, "Aren't you supposed to be an expert in Mystic Qi transmission techniques?"

Ling Taixu said, "Don't you think it's more atmospheric to whisper secrets into someone's ear?"

Lin Beichen: "..."

"I don't think so," he said disdainfully.

Ling Taixu had to say mysteriously, "My granddaughter has a big quirk. She likes to wear men's clothing, especially military uniforms. If you want to pursue her, focus on this aspect..."

...

Leaving the principal's office, Lin Beichen was both confused and devastated.

Such a bizarre principal was a cancer in the industry.

Who encourages their students to pursue their granddaughter just to find out what kind of boy can win her heart, a girl who is as cold as an ice queen?

As for his third-place finish in the preliminary competition, which brought glory to the academy, the principal never mentioned it.

Back at the Bamboo Courtyard.

Old steward Wang Zhong was already waiting at the gate of the small courtyard.

"Ah, young master, you're finally back. I've missed you so much..."

Wang Zhong rushed forward, immediately kneeling and hugging Lin Beichen's legs, sobbing with excitement.

"Get lost, you dog. Don't touch me."

Lin Beichen instinctively kicked him away.

But the next moment, he regretted it.

To maintain his persona, he had often beaten and kicked the old steward, and over time, it had become a habit. This time, it was purely a reflex.

Actually, the steward had been quite good to him.

Should he be nicer to him in the future?

Who knew—

"Wah, young master, you finally kicked me again. I'm so happy..."

The old steward got up, excitedly saying, "These past few days, without your occasional kicks, life felt meaningless. That kick just now was so comfortable, I'm so excited."

Lin Beichen: "(￣ェ￣;."

What else could he say?

Let everything continue as it is.

Entering the first-floor hall.

"Welcome home, young master."

Four sweet voices chimed in unison.

In the living room, four girls, around fifteen years old on average, wearing elegant white dresses, immediately greeted Lin Beichen with a bow.

Lin Beichen jumped three feet in the air.

"What's going on? Who are they?"

He turned to look at Wang Zhong.

Wang Zhong immediately approached with a grin, "These are the four maids sent by Lord Xiang Kun half an hour ago to serve you, young master..."

Xiang Kun?

Lin Beichen tilted his head, thinking. One of the people who had shouted at him to get lost and die outside the school gate was this Xiang Kun. Was this a sign of submission?

"Send them away."

He waved his hand.

"But, young master..."

The steward wanted to say more.

Lin Beichen kicked him again, "What are you talking about? Send them all away."

He went straight to his room, prepared hot water, and lay in the bathtub, taking out his phone.

During the camp adventure, his phone had emitted a notification sound.

Now, when he opened the screen, a prompt box immediately appeared—

"New system version detected. Do you want to update?"

Hmm?

Another system update?

This phone's system updates too quickly.

Even a knockoff phone wouldn't have such frequent updates.

However, this was a good sign.

After all, each system update brought new features.

It brought him one step closer to finding a way back to Earth.

With the experience from the previous update, Lin Beichen didn't hesitate and chose—

"Yes."

"Ding! Special notice: This system version update will take ten hours. The data package size is 4GB. Please confirm that you have sufficient data and battery."

4GB of data?

Lin Beichen sensed the state of his Mystic Qi, which was full and abundant, more than enough.

As for the battery—

He spent 5 gold coins to fully charge his phone.

Then the update began.

A bright silver progress bar slowly started to climb on the phone's main screen.

Putting the phone away, Lin Beichen finished his bath, got into bed, and fell into a deep sleep.

Due to the mental and physical strain from the camp, his body and mind had been in a state of excitement and busyness. Suddenly relaxing, his sleep quality was excellent, and he slept for a full ten hours.

Knock, knock, knock!

"Young master, lunch is ready."

The lecherous steward Wang Zhong's knocking woke Lin Beichen.

He rolled out of bed, looked out the window, and saw that it was already noon, with the sun shining brightly.

He jumped out of bed, feeling refreshed and invigorated.

"Bring the lunch in."

Lin Beichen said, directly summoning his phone.

The update was complete.

His eyes widened as he looked at the screen.