The Era of Gods - Chapter 242

Chapter 242: Chapter 242: He’s Almost as Strong as Me Now
 

The homeroom teacher’s pressing gaze softened slightly, and he spoke:

“You have one month to think it over. If you have not responded by the time of the next major class, consider it an automatic forfeiture.”

Leaving the homeroom teacher’s office, Lin Xiao walked and pondered.

The homeroom teacher’s proposal…

It tempted him greatly.

After all, as Jin Sisi had said, he came from an average background and under normal circumstances, he would not have access to such top resources and great opportunities.

There are no free lunches in the world, and resources don’t come from nowhere.

Like the resources he now obtained from Glorious Middle School, which were granted in exchange for his joining, if he were to grow and Glorious needed him, he wouldn’t be able to escape that obligation.

Of course, given the vast strength of Glorious, it was unlikely there would be issues, which essentially meant he was benefiting without giving anything in return.

But that was the rule; if something did come up, he could not escape.

The enormous resources Jin Sisi held could not be obtained for free; they could only be exchanged for something of value, and the condition for this exchange was the so-called authority.

Now more mature than before he entered Glorious and much more cautious than previously, Lin Xiao grew with age. Without a clear understanding of the situation, he didn’t dare to agree immediately. It was better to first understand what the so-called authority actually was, including the extent and influence of the authority.

Along the way, he searched the school network, typing “Tianjiao Sub-list Authority” into the search bar.

Then a plethora of content popped up, and after reviewing hundreds of entries, none provided the information he sought.

He didn’t continue his online search, realizing that such information would definitely not be available online; it had been censored.

But he had a way. If there was no information online, he could try someone who might know, like his little aunt.

He immediately sent her a message full of affectionate language, casually asking his question at the end.

It took a while before Shen Yuexin replied:

“The homeroom teacher is organizing a special training session for a few students, and I don’t have time. You can ask my brother; I’ve told him about you, so you can contact him directly.”

emmm…

Special training?

Contact the big brother-in-law.

Truthfully, he was reluctant. This big brother-in-law seemed to have a bad temper and was also petty. But since his little aunt had already mentioned it to him, it seemed inappropriate not to reach out. Otherwise, what if he came over and beat me up?

Using the unfamiliar contact information provided by Shen Yuexin, he carefully phrased his previous inquiry and asked again.

But then there was no response, and he didn’t dare to press the matter.

It wasn’t until he returned to his dormitory and finished eating that a projection appeared without his permission, transforming into the figure of his big brother-in-law, who nonchalantly scanned the dorm and asked:

“What do you want to ask?”

With a sycophantic smile, Lin Xiao asked his question once more.

“Asking the obvious, you’re definitely doing it on purpose.”

After listening, Xia Yu turned to look at Lin Xiao, sizing him up with a strange look, and said:

“Has that little girl Jin Sisi taken a fancy to you?”

“Ahem, it’s my homeroom teacher.”

The way that was phrased, anyone who didn’t know better would think it was something else.

“That’s a good thing, why wouldn’t you agree?”

This virtual projection seemed a bit different; it could actually sit down beside his bed. Touching the bedsheet, he said:

“You’re so poor, thinking you can make it onto the Tianjiao Sub-list before the college entrance examination is nearly impossible. Now a rich lady is offering to take care of you, and that’s a good thing.”

I…

Lin Xiao knew this brother-in-law disliked him. He grimaced, and said in a soft, ingratiating tone:

“Brother, what exactly is that authority?”

“It’s nothing much. You can think of it as an Infinite Wish Art emanating from Gaia’s Will, capable of fulfilling any wish within the rules, including allowing you to ignite the Divine Fire and ascend to divinity immediately, with no side effects.”

Lin Xiao’s eyes suddenly widened in astonishment. In that instant, he thought of a legend — His Majesty Ao, the Supreme Crystal Wall Lord of the Toriel Crystal Wall Universe, supposedly had the terrifying divine power to instantly ennoble mortals as gods. By this notion, could Gaia’s Will be the supreme deity of the Main World?

As he pondered, Xia Yu continued:

“While this Infinite Wish Art is extremely precious, everything in this world comes at a price; you can’t expect to have every good thing to yourself. Given your background, reaching your current level is probably your limit. If you want to move further, you’ll need support. You can agree to this.”

“Moreover, that little girl Jin Sisi probably wants this authority to save her father. If successful, you’ll owe a favor to someone with Divine Power at God Level 19. It’s a lifesaving grace and won’t fall short of the value of the authority.”

“Ssss, Powerful Divine Power at God Level 19…”

Lin Xiao found his brother-in-law’s point reasonable, and just as he was about to speak, the brother-in-law, who clearly disapproved of him, humphed and said:

“Don’t count on my sister. Although our family doesn’t lack these resources, as a man, you certainly don’t want to depend on your girlfriend’s charity.”

“Ahem, actually, I am willing…”

He didn’t dare say it aloud, fearing a beating.

“Alright, considering you’ve been doing well and staying honest recently, I won’t hit you. Remember, until you meet our expectations, keep your hands to yourself and don’t bully my sister.”

Two sword shadows crossed in front of him, and the threatening projection of his elder brother-in-law just disappeared.

This elder brother-in-law is really…

Lin Xiao was speechless.

Fortunately, although his brother-in-law disliked him, he wouldn’t deceive him for his little aunt’s sake.

If it was as Xia Yu had said, this was indeed a good deal. Owing a life-saving favor to someone with a Divinity Level as high as Level 19, just one step away from great divine power, was indeed no less valuable than this authority. The only difference was that the authority was more omnipotent, with a higher limit; but favors lasted.

Lin Xiao was not one to dither, and he quickly made up his mind.

He immediately contacted his homeroom teacher, saying:

“I agree to the teacher’s proposal!”

Soon, Jin Sisi’s projection transmitted herself over, and with a slight tilt of her body, she said to Lin Xiao:

“You will never regret today’s decision.”

He could clearly feel the change in the homeroom teacher’s attitude towards him after he agreed. If she previously just saw him as a promising student, now they were in a cooperative relationship, and her tone became more amiable and closer.

She said:

“Since you have agreed, then my investment in you starts to take effect from now. Due to the rules, I cannot provide you with a large amount of resources for free, but I can offer conveniences within the rules. For example, you can specify the Card or reward you want for each major class, or you can exchange the surplus Cards you have now for Cards or other resources from me.”

“Any kind of resource?”

Lin Xiao immediately thought of something and asked.

She nodded:

“Everything!”

“You have no idea how terrifying the resources in the hands of a homeroom teacher of an elite class at a Super Academy high school can be. Although they aren’t mine, I have the full authority to dispose of them. Within my power, you can get almost anything you want.”

“What about Ancient Treasure?”

“How much do you want?”

“Damn!”

That attitude was incredibly domineering!

“I can set Ancient Treasures as rewards in large classes and allow you to get them within the rules. However, I would personally remind you that at this stage, you do not need these Ancient Treasures. What you need is Divinity, the more, the better.”

With a very serious expression on her heroic and beautiful face, she said to him:

“The mid-term exam in two months is one of the many great opportunities I have in my hands. At that time, your Divinity Level will determine your initial advantage. You had better increase your Divinity Level to Level 4 within two months.”

“I can do that.”

He now had fifteen points of Divinity. According to the Level 3 Divinity stage, where four points of Divinity convert to one point, twenty points of Divinity would suffice, and he had just acquired twenty-seven points of Divinity. Along with the remaining two points he already had, he had a total of twenty-nine points, more than enough.

“During this large class, you’ve earned twenty-seven points of Divinity, eleven hundred units of Plane Origin, and one Blueprint for Steel Golem Manufacturing. Keep the Divinity and the blueprint for yourself, and I suggest you exchange the eleven hundred units of Plane Origin for something you need, like Ancient Treasure or Divinity, or other Cards.”

“Your God Domain Strength has already reached Rank 7, and you need a full ten thousand units of Plane Origin to ascend to the next Rank. Even with my help before college, it’s unlikely that you’ll gather that much. It would be better to exchange it for something else that’s more suitable for you.”

Lin Xiao nodded; that was what he was thinking. Rubbing his hands together, he asked:

“How many complete Ancient Treasures can I exchange for? What about Ancient Treasure Fragments?”

Jin Sisi replied:

“If it’s complete Ancient Treasures, within my authority, I can only exchange one Rank 1 Ancient Treasure for you, but I can pick out the strongest one within Rank 1 for you. If it’s Ancient Treasure Fragments, you can exchange for about thirty pieces.”

“Can I pick out the Fragments myself?”

“Fragments?”

Jin Sisi gave him a curious look, then nodded:

“Yes.”

“Then I want to exchange for thirty pieces of Ancient Treasure Fragments.”

“Are you sure?”

“Positive!”

“Alright then.”

She found Lin Xiao’s choice strange, but there must be a reason for it. Everyone has secrets, and she didn’t want to pry into others’ secrets. She merely placed her hand on her forehead for a moment, and upon opening her eyes, she waved her hand, and pieces of Ancient Treasure Fragments of various sizes, shapes, and colors, emitting faint presences, flew out and lined up in front of him. She gave Lin Xiao a look and said:

“Although it’s within my authority, our exchange has been reported.”

Lin Xiao nodded repeatedly, as the homeroom teacher meant that their current exchange was under the school’s surveillance, but he didn’t mind.

As long as it was within the rules, that was fine. He didn’t have the intention of taking advantage or exploiting loopholes. One thousand units of Plane Origin for thirty choice Ancient Treasure Fragments was a great deal.

The stock of Ancient Treasure Fragments within Jin Sisi’s authority was enormous, probably the accumulated stocks of the entire Glorious Middle School department over the years. Since these things were of no use to others, they had become quite extravagant after being passed down generation after generation.

Lin Xiao carefully sensed the Fragments and quickly skimmed through them, specifically selecting those rich in Creation Energy.

To avoid undue suspicion, he moved his fingers swiftly over them, selecting any with sufficient Creation Energy without comparing them individually.

Soon, he had selected thirty Fragments. Then, handing over eleven gold cards containing one hundred units of Plane Origin each to the homeroom teacher, the exchange was completed.