booktalesy Chapter 73 The Dean's Gift
Chapter 73 The Dean's Gift
The Wushan City Card Making Academy held its graduation ceremony today.
With this, Lin Mo's academic career came to a complete end.
Next, he will go to Yudu Tianfu for further studies.
But no matter what, this place has become an indispensable part of his memories.
At the graduation ceremony, Dean Xu Wangshan, who is usually elusive, made a rare appearance and gave a speech.
His hair was gray, but he was in excellent spirits.
Wearing a black overcoat, he looked no different from an ordinary old man next door.
It is said that Dean Xu was a renowned genius card maker in his youth, but for some unknown reason, he later retired to a small border town in Wushan City and became a dean who teaches and educates people.
Xu Wangshan's speech was very short.
It was just a brief overview of the pass rate for this district exam.
Then came some words of encouragement.
The Wushan City Card Making Academy achieved excellent results in this district examination, marking its best performance in nearly ten years.
Three students were admitted to the four universities.
Twenty students were admitted to the top ten card-making universities.
The pass rate for the district exam is as high as 60%.
After the ceremony, Xu Wangshan called Lin Mo and Yang Suqiu to his office.
"You shone brightly in this district exam, bringing great honor to our college!"
Xu Wangshan smiled and poured a cup of tea for Lin Mo and Yang Suqiu each, then took an envelope out of his pocket:
"I don't have anything to give you, so please accept this envelope."
Lin Mo was stunned for a moment, and subconsciously looked at Yang Suqiu beside him.
The latter nodded slightly and smiled, "Please accept this; it's a small token of the Dean's appreciation."
Lin Mo immediately thanked him, then took the envelope, opened it, and read it.
Inside were a purple card and a black token.
"This is?"
Lin Mo picked up the purple card, his eyes widening in surprise.
Xu Wangshan picked up his teacup, took a sip, and chuckled:
"This is a knowledge card that records methods for improving card quality."
As he spoke, he pointed again to the black token in Lin Mo's hand:
"As for this token, it is an entry token for a secret realm called the [War God Corridor] in the Imperial Capital."
I found this by chance some time ago. It's not really of any use to me, so I'm giving it to you!
"Dean, how could I possibly accept this?"
Lin Mo said that, but his actions betrayed him as he put it into his pocket.
"You little rascal, you're getting more and more cunning. I remember Suqiu used to say you were a straightforward, taciturn person!"
Xu Wangshan laughed and cursed, then immediately changed the subject:
"Actually, the main reason I called you here today is to talk to you about the Imperial Capital Heavenly Palace."
Unlike ordinary universities, the competition at Yudu Tianfu is particularly fierce.
This competition begins as soon as freshmen enter the university, and you'll likely feel it when you enroll later.
The most unique aspect is that the Imperial Capital Academy allows students to engage in private challenges against each other.
As long as no one dies, it's fine.
As the top of this year's "Ten Outstanding Talents of Tianfu", you need to be even more careful.
This is not just a title; it can bring you tangible benefits.
Give the simplest example.
Attend class!"
Xu Wangshan paused, his gaze falling on Lin Mo, and asked, "You know that attending classes at Yudu Tianfu requires spending GPA points, right?"
"Know!"
Lin Mo nodded.
"A typical student might need 30 GPAs for a class, but you might only need 10 GPAs."
You'll find out the specific details of the discounts once you enter the university.
The discount rates vary each year for the "Top Ten Talents of Tianfu".
In addition to these, there are many other benefits.
I won't go into details; you'll understand once you enroll and experience it for yourself.
However, one thing you should be aware of is that this title can be stolen.
If someone challenges you and you lose, the title will go to the winner.
Therefore, if a senior student challenges you, you must turn around and leave immediately.
No matter what kind of provocation they use, ignore them.
Many hot-blooded freshmen have suffered from this in the past.
As for your classmates, I'm not too worried.
Upon hearing this, Lin Mo couldn't help but ask with some curiosity:
"If that's the case, then I'll just keep refusing other people's challenges!"
Xu Wangshan was immediately taken aback by Lin Mo's words, and almost spat out the tea he had just put in his mouth.
Seeing this, Yang Suqiu smiled and explained:
"If you do not accept challenges from others for a long time, you will be regarded as a coward and directly expelled from the Imperial Capital. The rules allow you to not accept challenges from others for a maximum of one month, but it is not allowed to exceed one month."
Of course, this doesn't mean you can challenge anyone you want.
There is a limit to the number of challenges you can attempt each month.
Once you enter the Imperial Capital, there will be dedicated instructors who will explain this to you.
"Is this even possible?"
Lin Mo was taken aback for a moment, then subconsciously said, "The person who came up with this kind of rule is truly talented!"
"So that's why I called you here today."
Actually, you can learn about card quality improvement later when you enter the Imperial Capital.
But as the saying goes, a quick start leads to a quick finish.
The sooner you master it, the faster you can turn it into strength.
Your talent is exceptional and shouldn't be overlooked. I hope you'll continue to work hard, and I look forward to hearing more about you in Wushan City!
……
After leaving the academy, Lin Mo headed straight for the Card House.
Thanks to the continuous media coverage over the past few days, "Lin Mo" and "Card House" have become trending topics, frequently appearing in the headlines of Wushan City.
Therefore, as soon as he appeared at the door, he was surrounded by a crowd of busybodies.
"Young man, do you still have those simplified defense cards you sold before? They're pretty useful."
"Boss Lin, you're finally back! I came all the way from Lu'an City by airship just to ask if you have any defensive equipment cards, preferably of blue quality or higher."
"Handsome guy, if I buy your card, will my son be able to get first place just like you?"
……
Lin Mo's lips twitched, and he immediately stopped what he was doing, cupping his hands in a respectful gesture to everyone:
"Sorry, there are no cards available for sale these days."
A new batch of cards should be released no later than the day after tomorrow. I will announce the news in advance, so please keep an eye on the notice board outside the store.
However, due to my limited energy, the number of cards may not be very large. I hope everyone can understand.
As for those friends who came all the way from other cities, I'm really sorry, but I'll have to ask you to wait a little longer.
After much persuasion, they finally managed to get everyone to leave.
Lin Mo then entered the shop, slumped into a chair, and let out a long sigh of relief.
In just this short time, he felt more exhausted than if he had fought for hours in the rift.
"Sigh, as the saying goes, people are afraid of becoming famous, just like pigs are afraid of getting fat. Fame has its troubles too."
Lin Mo sighed and immediately picked up the knowledge card the dean had given him and stuck it to his forehead.
A vast and complex sea of knowledge suddenly flooded into Lin Mo's mind.
He felt as if he were swimming in an ocean of words, and his thirst for knowledge made him absorb it like a sponge.
After a long while, Lin Mo opened his eyes.
A sharp glint flashed by.
He already understood.
Upgrading a card is not as simple as replacing lower-level materials; it also requires meeting many stringent conditions.
The Card Makers Association defines these conditions as a "ritual".
Each card has a unique upgrade ceremony, and only the card owner knows the details.
It requires a connection of minds with the Kaling, and this connection can only be perceived within the sea of one's heart.
Generally speaking, the card promotion ceremony is closely related to the card's rank and type.
"This is so complicated!"
Lin Mo murmured something.
I glanced at the time; it was already 2 PM.
Suddenly remembering that I hadn't eaten lunch, I immediately got up, opened the door, and prepared to appease my hunger.
Just then, a black SUV sped up from the front and stopped in front of Card House.
The car door opened, and a man and a woman got out.
The man was in his thirties, wearing a black suit, with a slicked-back hairstyle, and had a refined appearance.
The woman was dressed in a standard office lady outfit, wearing black-rimmed glasses, and exuded an intellectual beauty.
The two men walked straight toward Lin Mo as soon as they got out of the car.
The man extended his right hand first: "Hello, we are from the Wushan City Public Security Bureau. Are you Mr. Lin?"
"It's me!"
Lin Mo shook hands and nodded.
……
After a brief discussion, Lin Mo quickly signed his name on the contract.
The duties of an honorary advisor are simple; most of the time, they don't require much attention.
Occasionally, we may need to help handle some emergencies related to cracks.
There are actually very few times when he really needs to take action.
After the contract was signed, the two officers from the police station left.
Lin Mo also went to a nearby pre-cooked food restaurant and ordered a few dishes at random.
After dinner, Lin Mo returned to his house and continued to explore the knowledge card.