Chapter 156: The Snow Leopard's Prey Is Getting More Outrageous (Two in One)

The Jian River reflects the sunset, sparkling with light.

Wild ducks on the riverside grass lined up to wade into the water, and their noisy calls further highlighted the silence of the moment.

When Perron heard Ye Zhi asking about the trial of the goddess of magic, he knew he had said something wrong and stood there awkwardly, thinking, is this something I can say? The handsome elf in red robe and brown hair looked at Dean Richard for help.

The latter glanced at Perron, not surprised, adjusted the lace ribbon at his collar, cleared his throat and said, "Baron Yeats, you and Snow Owl are both members of Jianhe University. You do have the right to know about the trial..."

“Principal Fina is a wizard from the School of Prophecy. She received Minerva’s oracle from the Magic Network.

“In half a month, the goddess will send down a trial, and the two magic universities of Jianhe and Taimuhe will jointly participate.

“The two universities will each select three students to participate in the trial. If any of these students can pass the trial, they will receive Minerva’s blessing.

"Even the goddess Minerva will choose the chosen one from among the students who pass the trial to walk the earth on her behalf—"

Dean Richard stroked his upturned beard and sighed, "The Magic God's Chosen has not appeared in the Central Garden Continent for hundreds of years. It is extremely precious and has unlimited potential. Therefore, both Jianhe and Taimuhe have actively prepared for this trial."

The Goddess of Magic, as a powerful divine power, has a more outstanding status as the Chosen One than the Chosen Ones of Art and Mist.

Even if one cannot become the chosen one, the blessing from Minerva is of great help to the mage.

Although Ye Zhi didn't remember the specific content of the trial in the game, he remembered that there was a highlight called "Mage Duel".

It can be imagined that Cam River University and Taim River University will fight tooth and nail for this trial.

The competition for places in the competition within the school will also be extremely fierce.

"Each school can only send three students to participate in the competition. It seems that we have to fight for a place for Snowy Owl."

Ye Zhi thought to himself, "Becoming the God's Chosen One may not quickly improve the Ring of Life, but it will allow Snow Owl to comprehend a powerful talent and make its future promotions more efficient!"

In the Central Court Continent, the first to third rings are low-ring transcendents.

The fourth to sixth rings are considered high rings. One person in the fourth ring can fight against an entire city, and no one in the low rings can compete with them.

The Snowy Owl is already at the third ring, but there is an extremely high threshold to break through from the lower ring to the higher ring.

Becoming the chosen one by the magic god can greatly reduce the difficulty of promotion, which is why Ye Zhi wants Snow Owl to participate in the competition.

"I see..." After listening to Dean Richard's story, Ye Zhi asked calmly, "I would like to ask, has the number of Jianhe University participating in the trial been decided?"

"not yet."

The silver-haired principal, with a graceful figure and mature temperament, stared at Yeats with calm eyes.

"In our school, any student is eligible to apply for a place." Principal Fina paused, "New students are no exception."

The silver-haired boy couldn't help but smile, and bowed gracefully, saying, "The principal is wise."

Fina's eyes flickered... She had heard of this baron from the northern province before.

In his early years, he was ridiculed by the nobles as a useless person. After his father's death, he was exiled to the frontier and became a pioneer lord.

Outside the Great Wall, in the cold and miserable land of the Jueling Mountains, even a wise and capable leader might not be able to survive.

But the young baron named Rottenwood happened to lead the barren Morningfrost Ridge through the cold wave.

And judging from Perron's expression.

Yeats is God's chosen artist, there is no doubt about it!

Although the Goddess of Art and Youth is only of medium power, her power is tending to become weaker and weaker as literature and art are declining.

However, being a chosen poet by God meant that Ye Zhi had great hope of breaking through to the fourth ring in the future and becoming a high-ring master famous throughout the kingdom! How weak could a territory led by a high-ring lord be? A large part of the reason why Thomas was able to defeat Hudson was that he had been hiding his strength and advancing to the high ring.

Fina raised her lips slightly and said, "Mr. Ye Zhi is the chosen one of the gods of art. It is an honor for our school to have you come to work here... As far as I know, the news that you are the chosen one of the gods of art should not have spread to the outside world yet?"

Yeats wanted to keep a low profile, but Perron was indeed an unstable factor.

He sighed in his heart and said calmly: "There is a saying in my hometown that a big tree attracts the wind, so I have no intention of promoting this title."

Fina smiled slightly, like a spring breeze blowing across an icy pond, and nodded:

"As the Lorraine Emperor said, 'People are afraid of being famous and pigs are afraid of being fat.' The more famous you are, the more likely you are to fall from the sky. I can understand your feelings."

Ye Zhi: “…”

Well, I'll check it before I use it next time. Maybe Lorraine has already invented this word! The setting sun completely sank into the hilltops, and the sky turned crimson purple. Later, the tavern by the river would become more lively.

Perron suddenly said, "I remember now, I still have to feed dinner to my owlbear. Please allow me to go first!"

Richard knew that Perron was probably hanging out in the pub again, so he didn't expose him. He looked at Principal Fina and said respectfully, "Principal, I will arrange a place for Baron Yeats to stay. I will take him to visit Cam River University tomorrow morning and introduce relevant matters... What do you think?"

Principal Fina held the sapphire staff in her hand and nodded, saying, "I do have some official business to attend to, so Richard will receive you on my behalf. Baron Yeats, Master Kendala, I'm sorry to leave you."

The gem on top of her staff flashed blue light, and she instantly disappeared from her spot using teleportation.

Soon, three horses pulled a brass carriage and arrived. Richard invited Yeats and his party to board the carriage and said:

"Lecturers in our school are equipped with special carriages when traveling. As for accommodation, according to the principal's wishes, you will be arranged to stay in a single-family house on the bank of Jian River."

Ye Zhi nodded: "Thank you for your help."

The carriage passed the arch bridge and drove along the stone avenue towards the inn by the river.

The blond and blue-eyed literary girl felt her heart pounding as she watched the departing carriage.

"The Chosen One of Art!" Elsa was shocked, her cheeks flushed with admiration, "No wonder he can write such poems!"

As the daughter of a duke, Elsa listens to her parents very much, but she also has a willful side.

Not only would she not attend some classes she disliked, she would also complain to her father.

What was strange to Elsa was that every time she complained, the teacher would disappear after a few days.

"It seems that Lord Yeats will be a teacher at the Poets' Academy..."

Elsa looked up and fantasized, muttering: "As long as my academic performance is good enough, I will be able to enter his sight..."

Elsa nodded secretly.

"I've decided. I'll start working hard from today!"

*Night falls.

The river water sparkled, reflecting the brightly lit pavilions. The carriage stopped in front of a single-family palace with a back garden.

According to Richard, this inn had been home to many princes and prominent families, and Yeats could live here during his stay at Cam University.

Clan lived elsewhere and got off the carriage halfway through the journey.

The palace had its own servants, and dinner had been prepared in the hall when Yeats, Grey, and Kendra arrived: roast duck marinated in mead, salt-baked salmon, apple tart, sautéed cabbage, and honey gingerbread.

When Kendra saw the gingerbread being served, her eyes lit up slightly. After tasting it, she sighed and said slowly:

"This gingerbread is not even a ten-thousandth as good as yours, Yeats."

Ye Zhi smiled, changed the subject, and said, "Teacher, how many days do you plan to stay at Jianhe University?"

"Wait until the trial of the Goddess of Magic is over."

Kendra said, "In fact, I am a member of the review committee for this trial. I am responsible for reviewing whether there are any violations on both sides of this trial."

Yeats nodded.

Calculating the time, I will not stay in Jianhe University for more than a month.

When this trial is over, it's time to set off for the plot location of 'Night of Valgips'.

"I'll go to Jianhe's library tomorrow and look for books like the biography of Emperor Lorraine." Ye Zhi thought to himself, "Once my talent of 'photographic memory' is unlocked, I can store most of the library in my memory palace!"

Printing technology was not yet popular in this era, and books were extremely precious.

The library of Cambrian University has a rich collection of books, including many language books, which were of great help to Yeats.

Please...collect 6...9...books...!

Yeats was already halfway through reading the rare book he had received from Crane Doyle.

When the reading progress reaches 100%, you can unlock the powerful talent of "photographic memory".

'Photographic memory' means that once you read a book through, you can store it in the memory palace in your mind.

However, some books with a magical aura, such as scrolls, have magical words that interfere with memory and cannot be forcibly remembered. Therefore, some books have special value.

Just like the "Ice Sea Saga" that Yeats once fished out, which helped him master the language of the North... ordinary books cannot achieve this effect.

Possessing the gift of "photographic memory" can also greatly speed up Yeats's language learning speed.

"It is really necessary to master a foreign language." Ye Zhi thought, "While I am in the library of Jianhe University, I will try to learn all the major languages ​​on the Central Garden Continent!"

Of the universal languages ​​of mankind, Yeats had only Rolandic and Imperial yet to master them.

According to the setting in "Phantom Wings", Ye Zhi remembered that after mastering multiple languages, there is a certain probability that one will comprehend a new talent called "Language Master".

With this talent, learning complex languages ​​such as Elvish and Ancient Language can be much easier.

Outside the window, the night was like a veil, covering the Jian River.

The fireplace in the room was burning, reflecting the profile of a girl with a ponytail sitting beside the desk. She was concentrating on her work, holding the "Forbidden Catalogue of the Mages Guild" in her hand.

"I'm obviously not a wizard, why should I memorize this..." Gray muttered.

There was no sign of Snowy Owl in the room. Gray thought that Snowy Owl was probably staying up late to meditate again.

Gray's eyes were burning as she encouraged herself: "Even Ye Zhi's pet is so hardworking, I can't fall behind!"

Outside the inn, in the back garden.

The moonlight is bright.

The snowy owl stood on the treetop, its white feathers gleaming silver in the moonlight, a little light surging around its body, its yellow eyes bright, and it said to the snow leopard under the tree: "Gu!"

I have already learned the "speed-up technique". Next, I will explain to you how to use it...

The snow leopard squatted on the ground, holding its tail as a cushion, and listened to the snowy owl's explanation from the simplest to the most complex. Its eyes gradually lit up: "Woo!"

So this is what acceleration magic is all about. Thanks to Senior Snow Owl’s explanation, I now understand it!

On the side, Candela, who was meditating with his eyes closed, couldn't help but open his eyes and glance at the snowy owl on the treetop.

It has been less than three days since I got the scroll of 'Acceleration'.

Snowy Owl has already learned the art of acceleration, and he taught himself.

Candela sighed inwardly: "It took me three full months to learn the art of acceleration."

What puzzled Kendra even more was that the Snow Owl was a magical pet, but it could teach another magical pet how to learn spells! "It's not even the chosen one of the magic gods yet, but it already has such an amazing talent."

Kendra couldn't help but imagine: "If Snow Owl really becomes the first in the trial in the competition between Jianhe University and Taim River University..."

At this time.

The snow leopard's eyes suddenly became stern.

In the darkness of the night, a black shadow like a bat flew over, moving swiftly and silently.

The snow leopard reacted even faster than Candela, and immediately pounced towards the bat shadow. The blue lightning bursting from its body reflected the true form of the shadow.

The manta ray demon flew in the night with the help of its broad wings. Two long demon horns protruded from its head. There were patterns on its body, and the flat face printed on its abdomen showed a weird smile!

Kendra frowned slightly.

The manta ray, also known as the devil manta fish, can survive in the ocean and fly in the air.

This creature has the ability to suck blood and, like the bat demon, often signs contracts with vampires to help them find blood food.

Even for a first-ring transcendent, he is a huge threat. How could he appear on a university campus?

When the manta ray demon saw the snow leopard rushing towards it, pale green tentacles interwoven with shadows immediately surged from its body, and it swung its "blood-sucking touch" at the snow leopard.

The snow leopard forced itself to close the distance with the manta ray demon, and sharp frost condensed in its mouth, which was its combat skill - Winter's Bite!

A hint of surprise flashed across Kendra's eyes.

Winter's Bite is an extremely powerful fighting skill. The snow leopard, the guardian beast of the Absolute Ridge Mountains, also masters this unique killing move.

The snow leopard is still so young, how did it master this fighting skill? Snap! The Winter's Bite bit the manta ray demon, and the biting cold air burst out, instantly cutting off the manta ray demon's breath.

The snow leopard held the manta ray in its mouth, shook its head to make sure it was cool enough, and then walked briskly towards the lobby of the inn.

Yeats was sitting in the hall reading a book when he caught a glimpse of a snow leopard out of the corner of his eye.

The snow leopard swung its tail gently, held a prey in its mouth, put it on the ground, and said happily: "Woo!"

Ye Zhi considered it for a moment and fell silent.

The prey we hunted became more and more outrageous.

Even the 'devil manta' can be brought home! Manta ray meat is mostly boneless, delicious, and has high edible value. It can even be made into [Manta Ray Potion] to increase the level of flying proficiency.

"It has come to this..." Ye Zhi looked at the manta ray demon and murmured:

"I'll use it as a midnight snack."

(End of this chapter)