Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Instantly, hundreds of pairs of eyes in the dining room focused on Lin Qi.
All of the mage apprentices in this particular room were the lucky ones who had just successfully summoned their “magic pets”. There were even some who joked that this room was for “the best in the world”.
However, after the last line spoken from the speaker, the mage apprentices who had been so proud of having magic pets stronger than a raven, all lowered their heads in shame.
How were they to compete?
Even the standard answer was drawn up by him!
Many descendants of the major mage families had long known about the Rubik’s cube question. They had even done their homework in advance and grasped the most common Layer By Layer method.
They also knew that many second-year students had marks deducted because the Layer By Layer method did not meet the “speed” requirement.
But!
It was not until the announcement that these cheaters realized that there was an even more domineering standard solution. And the method was created by someone from their own batch!
The second year students who were directing the transport of a large number of Rubik’s cubes followed everyone’s gaze and knew where “Lin Qi” was.
Several second-year students walked up to him and praised him, “Student Lin Qi, it is indeed true that gold shines everywhere. The moment you boarded the ship, you already monopolized the top position of your batch.”
“Yeah, you are truly impressive.”
The other mage apprentices watched as their seniors greeted Lin Qi so politely. Their own impression of him gradually improved.
Preferential treatment and status brought about by a small difference in strength would attract jealousy.
But when faced with the suppression caused by an extremely wide talent gap, there was only admiration.
It was the same with those second-year seniors.
As second-year students, they were the losers of the previous year.
Faced with a true computational genius, one extra year of experience was not enough to make one arrogant.
“Actually, we are also curious as to how Student Lin Qi has managed to repeatedly come out tops. I heard that your intelligence test score is also extremely high,” a second-year student lamented.
“That’s right, especially that ingenious Rubik’s Cube solution. I have to ask Student Lin Qi for some advice. I’m ashamed to say that I am a Tier 3 genius in Computation, but still only managed to comprehend the Layer By Layer method in the examination hall.”
“It’s because the others are too lousy that they can’t even solve such a simple question.”
The raven on his shoulder suddenly cried out smugly.
When Lin Qi heard the praises, he felt that he finally met some normal people and enjoyed the attention of being a top “brainiac”.
But this raven? Was it born with a poisonous tongue?
He immediately felt extremely embarrassed!
Even the second-year students looked embarrassed. That jibe also included them.
Lin Qi threatened the raven in a low voice. “Talk more if you dare. You might even end up being a supplementary dish at the dining hall tonight.”
He then smiled politely and tried to think of a way to get around this awkward situation.
However, when he recalled the saying that “magic pets” and “masters” shared the same heart, he had no choice but to just force out some conciliatory words. “Actually, everyone is very strong too. It’s just that they did not display their powers in an obvious manner the past few times.”
With that, Lin Qi gave a couple of awkward chuckles before preparing to leave the hall.
But gazing at the people in the dining room examining the Rubik’s Cube, he recalled Mo Feng’s instructions to unite the majority!
He immediately said, “Actually, the CFOP method that I reported was based on the Layer By Layer method. Strictly speaking, the Layer By Layer method is more suitable for new players.”
“For the Layer By Layer method, make a cross at the bottom layer first, then adjust the bottom corners. The edges of the center layer, top layer cross, top corner position, top edges, this line of thinking and the CFOP method…”
Lin Qi explained as he walked.
Although he did not openly reveal the exact formula, the apprentices went by his line of thinking and managed to grasp the Layer By Layer method. The difficulty of restoring the cube was reduced by at least 80%.
In addition, he specifically pointed out that this was the original method of the academy. No matter how proud and arrogant one was, they wouldn’t refuse to use it.
Fellow schoolmates, I have done my best.
But all my hard work the past few days and nights were all for nothing!
Lin Qi looked pained.
However, when he walked out of the dining hall, the short mantra quickly spread like wildfire.
There was no doubt at all. Even this batch of mage apprentices did not realize their trust in Lin Qi.
An increasing number of the mage apprentices from commoner backgrounds could not help but give a thumbs up and praise him.
He was indeed a genius in deduction and calculation!
Wang Ruoling was touched by his words.
Lin Qi had only given out the Layer By Layer method, which would still take a long time to restore the cube. Moreover, there were sure to be those who wouldn’t understand it. So this wouldn’t affect her own performance later on. There was no way the speed of the others could match hers.
On the other hand, the descendants of the great mage families nearly cursed out loud.
Originally, they had secretly gotten the method beforehand and were prepared to put on a good show here, and also help out their classmates.
In the end, everyone was now in Lin Qi’s debt. The method which they got in advance—Lin Qi had hinted its workings to everyone at present.
Otherwise, they would have been exposed as cheaters.
Those prodigy mage apprentices, whose attempts to display their prowess had been thwarted once again, they could only curse at Lin Qi’s posturing.
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After walking out of the dining hall and preparing to head to the dormitory according to the map, Lin Qi, who had chosen a good bed, suddenly saw a man in a thick trench coat blocking his way at the door.
The raven with the venomous tongue looked at Lin Qi. Should it start “taunting” or “spouting venomous curses”?
“Huh?” Lin Qi was surprised.
At this moment, the dining hall behind him was already in an uproar. Countless apprentices were busy restoring the Rubik’s Cube. No one was willing to fall behind their peers.
“Hello, Student Lin Qi. My name is You Zhongfeng. I’m a second-year student.” The man lowered the brim of his hat.
“You Sirui is your…?” Lin Qi paused.
“Yes, my sister.” You Zhongfeng extended his hand and said, “I already know about my sister’s childish behavior on the ferry. I apologize to you on her behalf.”
“You don’t have to.”
Lin Qi waved his hand gently. “It seems that your You Family is very powerful as a mage family.”
Now that he knew that the “boarding sequence” would affect the “school enrollment pledge” and the “summoning of magic pets”, it was obvious that the value of the boarding sequence wasn’t that simple.
For You Sirui to be ranked second, one could only imagine what a major loss it was to her.
“If there’s nothing else, may I pass?” Lin Qi asked.
However, You Zhongfeng’s expression was solemn. “Student Lin Qi, do you know that you are in big trouble?”
Lin Qi frowned.
What he hated the most in his life was the behaviour of the School of Diplomacy, whose fickle members went around inciting things with their words.
As much as they loved to spout nonsense, they were still crushed by the flow of true power in the end.
When the second-year student You Zhongfeng saw Lin Qi’s change in expression, he thought that he had hit the nail on the head.
“Student Lin Qi, do you think that you won’t be affected by the Luo family if you become a mage apprentice and perform well enough to attract the attention of the academy?”
As he spoke, he stared intently into Lin Qi’s eyes, observing the changes in his emotions.
“But what if I tell you that the Luo family tried a revival spell but failed in their attempt?”
“There are even many signs that all point to you being a ‘revival obstacle’. Do you think you can still sleep peacefully?”
Lin Qi’s face finally paled.
It wasn’t because of the Luo family.
In any case, after he obtained the Bone Robe from Luo Yunxi, he knew from the ghost that the other party had ulterior motives.
The crux of the problem was “Revival Spell”?
A spell that could break the balance of order really existed?