Chapter 117 | The Otherworld Journey That Starts From a Slime

“I don't have that many points...” Zhang Ye hissed through his teeth.

“You do,” Ke Lan smiled. “I've already transferred a portion of your compensation in the form of points. Check for yourself.”

Zhang Ye was stunned, then immediately checked.

Speaking of which, Ke Ling had transferred points to him yesterday, and he hadn't even looked yet.

One look, and Zhang Ye’s eyes nearly popped out of his head!

“Ones, tens, hundreds, thousands... one point three million?!” Zhang Ye looked up, his voice filled with disbelief.

Checking the transfer history, three hundred thousand had been sent by Ke Ling yesterday, and one million had just been sent by Ke Lan!

These... these two were way too rich!

Over a million points was equivalent to over a hundred million gold coins!

“This is too much...” Zhang Ye took a deep breath.

“It's not much. Compared to the profits your research will bring, it's nothing at all,” Ke Lan smiled. “Besides, when the time comes, we can apply for materials directly from the academy under the guise of a research project. You won't have to pay out of pocket.”

“Wait, what...” Zhang Ye was shocked again.

This was basically giving him over a hundred million for free!

For a moment, Zhang Ye didn't know what to say. He couldn't help but sigh in his heart. Knowledge wasn't just power; it was cold, hard cash! Look at that—his ideas and concepts could be traded for so much money! Truly, one must study hard!

After thanking Ke Lan and Ke Ling again, Zhang Ye bid them farewell and returned to the dorms.

Lina’s custom magic device would be finished soon, and Zhang Ye was in a great mood.

“A-Nan, what do you want to eat tonight?” Zhang Ye asked.

Nan had learned his lesson. Instead of saying he wouldn't eat, he said directly, “Buns.”

Zhang Ye chuckled. It seemed his steamed buns had finally conquered the icy Nan.

“Alright, buns for the main course tonight!” Zhang Ye nodded and ran off to cook.

Dinner was a feast. The main course was steamed buns, accompanied by a series of delicious dishes. Zhang Ye also invited Lina and the others, and even Sabiba and Sacra came along.

During dinner, everyone gathered around the table, eating and chatting, with laughter breaking out from time to time. Because of Zhang Ye’s presence, the dorm felt warmer and warmer.

...

In the evening, everyone left satisfied. Zhang Ye asked Nan again, “What do you want for breakfast?”

“Buns.”

Zhang Ye couldn't help but laugh. “Buns again? Don't you ever get tired of them? How about I make fried dough sticks tomorrow?”

“Whatever you want.”

And so it was decided.

After a night of cultivation, Zhang Ye woke up in the morning, stretched, and had a gentle smile on his face. This world was truly wonderful, making him feel great every morning when he woke up!

After giving the little angel Gujiu a kiss, Zhang Ye prepared to take a shower.

“Gujiu~”

“No, you can't shower with big brother.”

“Gujiu?”

“Uh... anyway, you just can't. You'll get a stye in your eye.”

“Gujiu~”

“You want to shower too? Alright then, I'll wash you first.”

“Gujiu!”

There was no dirt on Gujiu, but Zhang Ye still gave it a fragrant bath. As a result, after the bath, Gujiu emitted a pleasant scent at all times, making Zhang Ye love it even more.

“I'm going to make breakfast. Gujiu, go wake up Nan,” Zhang Ye said after finishing his shower.

Gujiu nodded obediently, then hopped over to Nan’s door, reached out a tiny hand, and gently knocked.

Nan opened the door expressionlessly, but when he didn't see Zhang Ye, he looked a bit confused.

“Gujiu~”

Nan looked down and realized it was Gujiu knocking. Seeing Gujiu’s cute appearance, even Nan’s perennially icy face softened slightly.

“A-Nan, are you up?” Zhang Ye’s voice suddenly came from the kitchen. “Wait a moment, breakfast will be ready soon. Gujiu, go call Lina and the others. They're right next door.”

“Gujiu~”

Watching Gujiu head out the door, Nan couldn't help but ask, “Aren't you afraid it'll be snatched by someone?”

Zhang Ye’s cheerful voice drifted from the kitchen. “What's there to be afraid of? I might not even be able to beat Gujiu in a fight. Who could snatch it?”

Given Gujiu’s traits, Zhang Ye’s no-CD casting was a joke in comparison. Before reaching saturation, Gujiu was nearly invincible. So if they actually fought, Zhang Ye really might not be Gujiu’s match.

Currently, Gujiu had a massive appetite. Zhang Ye estimated that even if he exhausted his mana several times over, he might not be able to fill it up. Therefore, Zhang Ye usually fed it mana whenever he had a spare moment, barely managing to fill it once or twice a day.

Everyone arrived quickly. Today, Zhang Ye made fried dough sticks paired with soy milk. After eating, everyone felt a warm, comfortable sensation in their stomachs.

Once full, they headed together to the forest combat training ground from before, where the group assembled as usual.

After everything that happened yesterday, the others were now convinced of Zhang Ye’s skill. Some even greeted him.

“Morning, Monitor.”

“Morning.” Zhang Ye returned the smile. Then, while Leona hadn't arrived yet, he asked everyone about participating in the Freshman Welcome Party. Twenty people from the class signed up.

Hearing that Zhang Ye was also participating, everyone asked curiously, “Monitor, what act are you performing?”

“Singing,” Zhang Ye said.

“Singing?” Everyone was stunned.

The leopard-eared girl, Kaya, couldn't help but say, “You can sing? Don't go on stage just to be laughed at.” This girl still held a grudge.

Zhang Ye waved it off. “Impossible. I’m a great singer. Just make sure you don't fall in love with me when the time comes.”

“Booo...” Everyone teased him.

Soon, Leona arrived, and Zhang Ye handed over the list of participants for the party.

Leona nodded and said, “There are still seven days left. Registration ends tonight at twelve ke. In three days, there will be a preliminary audition. Only those who pass the audition can perform on stage. You'll have two days for final practice and two days for rehearsals.”

Zhang Ye nodded. The schedule was a bit tight, but it was enough. But what song should he sing? And a guitar alone wouldn't be enough; he needed other sound effects.

Zhang Ye wondered: since sound is produced by vibrations, could he directly use mana vibrations to produce the sounds of various instruments? If he could really do that, he wouldn't be limited to just a guitar; he’d be a one-man band! The effect would be explosive, wouldn't it?

Thinking of this, Zhang Ye became even more expectant.

Then Zhang Ye asked, “Bi—cough, Mentor, what is today's training?”

Leona said, “It's still practical combat. The upcoming curriculum will mostly focus on real combat. However, today’s training content is sparring. One-on-one. I will randomly select pairings, and then I will guide your combat from the side.”

At this point, Leona showed a lion-like smile, full of wildness and madness. “Once the sparring begins, you are not allowed to stop until class is dismissed!”

Hearing this, everyone’s expressions changed. Not allowed to stop until class ends? Wouldn't that mean fighting for two Goldglass—four hours?!

Holy crap!

Zhang Ye nodded inwardly. As expected of Big Nana. When he used to spar with her, they would fight for an entire morning without stopping for a second. This level of training was incredibly intense. Moreover, if someone’s opponent was Zhang Ye or Nan, wouldn't they be tormented from the start of class until the end?

This was a nightmare!

Everyone began to pray that they wouldn't be paired with Zhang Ye or Nan.

Leona began the selection. A pile of magic-condensed cards appeared before her. “Step forward when your name is called.”

She flipped two cards and said, “Angus, versus, Kaya!”

The students called immediately walked to the side. Since their strengths were similar and they hadn't drawn Zhang Ye or Nan, both breathed a sigh of relief.

“Renomon, versus, Nan.”

Renomon was stunned for a moment, then looked excited. Although he knew he was no match for Nan, he still wanted to test himself against him. After all, fighting a stronger opponent was an excellent way to temper oneself.

Leona went through the pairings one by one until only Zhang Ye and Lina were left.

“Zhang Ye, versus, Lina.”

Zhang Ye looked pleased, then felt amused. Although she said it was random, the magic cards were condensed by Leona, so who fought whom was entirely up to her. Pairing him with Lina was for Lina’s sake.

“Find your own space and begin sparring. You may also volunteer to change opponents; I will supervise you,” Leona said. “It's best not to go easy on each other, because going easy now is being irresponsible to your opponent. If they die on the battlefield in the future, it will be your responsibility! Do you understand?!”

“Understood!” everyone shouted immediately.

Leona’s presence was too powerful; they didn't dare disobey. However, Zhang Ye was grinning. Letting Lina spar with him was basically giving him permission to go easy on her openly.