The fact that these classmates did not question the veracity of Lin Xu's statement surprised Lin Xu, and also touched him somewhat.
It seems that he has a very good reputation and standing among his classmates.
However, Lin Xu wanted to test the character of these students, so he continued speaking:
I can provide the answer to the riddle about the forest fire. If anyone needs help solving other riddles, feel free to contact me.
As he said this, Lin Xu called Xiao Yu over and asked her to start solving the arithmetic puzzle.
Xiaoyu arrived at the arithmetic result almost instantly:
The answer is yes.
Lin Xu posted the answer directly in the chat group.
Holy crap! A math genius!
[Is Lin Xu's math ability really that strong? He can even find the answer to this kind of problem like this!]
[Lin Huo, go and try to see if you got the answer to the riddle right!]
A while later, Lin Huo sent a message in the chat group:
[The answer is correct! Thank you, Lin Xu! If I get anything good after clearing this ruin, I'll definitely share it with you!]
Lin Xu glanced at Lin Huo's statement and gave a casual reply.
At this moment, the other students also realized what was happening:
[Hey expert! I have a puzzle too! I need your help!]
[Me too! If I get anything good in the ruins, I'll definitely share it with you!]
[Hey pros, please help me out! I'll also share the ruins rewards!]
Lin Xu smiled slightly as he watched his classmates' reactions.
He didn't really believe the promises his classmates made.
After all, if the items in the ruins are good enough, they can even transform an island owner. Especially for commoner island owners, these items are their only guarantee of turning their lives around.
These students talk about sharing, but when it comes to actually giving something in return, they might not be willing.
But that was also Lin Xu's purpose. Anyway, solving the puzzle wasn't difficult for him, and he could use this method to test the character of these classmates.
When he meets these classmates later, even if just one of them is willing to give him something, he can be sure that the person will keep their promise, and perhaps they can cooperate more in the future.
Lin Xu did not reveal his purpose yet, and continued to answer the riddles for the students in the group.
[Holy crap, the answer is right! No wonder he's Lin Xu!]
[This reasoning question is also correct, you're amazing!]
[While Lin Xu was powerful before, he wasn't this strong, was he? Did he have a fortuitous encounter that transformed him?]
One of the students exclaimed in surprise.
Lin Xu;
[It's nothing, just a helper for reasoning, analysis, and calculation.]
Lin Xu was referring to Xiao Yu.
With Xiaoyu's computing power, this level of puzzle is really nothing.
But to the other students, Lin Xu's remarks made him seem even more mysterious and unpredictable.
[Could it be that Lin Xu obtained the supercomputer?]
[Supercomputers! Those are incredible machines!]
[That's right. The island world values advanced computers extremely highly. Even nobles can't afford many of these machines during the beginner stage. Could it be that Master Lin Xu actually possesses such equipment?]
[Maybe the big shot snatched it from the knight? The big shot actually chased away a knight!]
[It's also possible... No wonder he's a big shot!]
Lin Xu was somewhat speechless as he watched his classmates discuss this in front of him.
But he didn't interrupt or explain anything.
It's always better to keep your cards in your hand. Sometimes it's not good to let others know, even if they're your teammates.
At this point, all the students in the group had asked Lin Xu for help, and their puzzles were solved one by one.
Lin Xu silently memorized the riddles surrounding these people.
Generally, the richer the rewards in ruins, the more complex the puzzles. Lin Xu had already silently ranked these puzzles and memorized the classmates who answered them.
Those students who solve more complex puzzles will undoubtedly receive better rewards in the future; he can use this to judge their potential and wealth.
Once all the students had finished exploring the ruins, Lin Xu left the chat group.
Lin Xu planned to continue reading and absorb life force along the way.
He had already sensed that his life abilities had accumulated enough to reach a bottleneck, and he might soon undergo a transformation.
By then, the final power of his life ability will also be unlocked.
However, just after Lin Xu had eaten more than thirty large peaches, Xiao Yu suddenly spoke up:
“Master, there is a group of islands gathering 3 kilometers to the right ahead. They seem to be exploring a floating landmass.”
Lin Xu's eyes lit up.
In the past, when so many island owners gathered, they were mostly nobles or their lackeys.
However, with the new player phase progressing, some ordinary island owners can now gather together.
Therefore, it is not yet possible to determine whether the enemy or friend lies ahead.
But the fact that so many people gathered near a patch of loose soil can only prove that there is something valuable on that patch of soil.
Lin Xu:
"Xiaoyu, turn around! Let's go take a look."
"Yes, Master!"
...
A moment later, Lin Xu's island was approaching the place where the island lords gathered.
Unable to determine friend from foe, Lin Xu did not launch an attack directly, but instead kept the island owner interface open to watch the regional chat channel.
As his island drew closer, he could see a variety of islands in the distance.
These islands are not in the standard shape of those belonging to nobles and their lackeys; instead, they vary in size and have very irregular shapes.
Generally speaking, these islands are inhabited by civilians.
Once Lin Xu got closer, he could use the island owner interface to observe the names of these islands, but the island owners were not listed there. Lin Xu then turned his gaze to a patch of loose soil below.
This patch of loose soil is at least 1,000 meters long and wide, and on it is a special building that gleams with a golden light.
That was a ruin.
In the distance from this ruin, a group of people gathered, each with a different nickname on their head; they were island lords.
Lin Xu realized that these people were mostly the island lords, and at this moment, the island lords obviously also noticed Lin Xu.
Many people looked wary.
However, some island owners noticed the shape and size of Lin Xu's island and relaxed.
After all, Lin Xu's island looked like a civilian's island, and it wasn't very big, nor was it heavily armed.
A message suddenly popped up in the area chat:
【Island Master, please join this temporary group. We'll communicate here.】
Lin Xu noticed the message and knew that it was the island owners below who were inviting him.
He then joined that chat group.
Immediately, a string of messages popped up:
[Welcome, student. We're currently researching how to break through this special ruin. If you have any armed personnel, bring them down and join us. Once we have enough manpower and strength, we'll work together to explore this maze. Rewards will be distributed according to the amount of effort put in!]
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