After Lin Xingchen learned to play the music from the High Elves period, the number of customers at United Rose more than doubled, and the place was always packed during performances.

Rich peanut milk, a pot of black or green tea, listening to a duke's heir playing music from a distant era, only those nobles can listen to such conditions.

As the heir to the Duke of Maple Leaf Territory, who has both good and bad reputations in the royal capital, Lin Xingchen's name has spread throughout the streets and alleys.

There were his romantic affairs with two widows, his genius in music, and his appearance that was more handsome than that of a woman. All of them were topics of conversation among others.

Just when Lin Xingchen finished his homework every day and came out to play, a handsome guy in an exquisite magic robe interrupted this leisurely life.

"The one called Lin, come out..." Putting down the bamboo flute in his hand, Lin Xingchen looked at the handsome guy with some confusion.

"I say, Mr. Magician, what do you want to talk to me about?"

"Are you Lin?"

"I seem to be the only person I know with that name."

"Very well then, take out your wand and I challenge you."

"You are ill, and seriously ill. What do you mean by challenging me to a duel?"

"Are you Evelyn's boyfriend? Did you say that you look down on any magician of the same level as you, saying that we are no match for you?"

"Evelyn is my girlfriend. It's just your question behind that... I think I told an old man about it when I was drunk."

"That's enough. I want to challenge you. If you are a man, accept my challenge." This handsome guy must have been stimulated by something, and his murderous expression was particularly eye-catching.

"You're crazy. I don't have time for you."

The waiter beside him naturally saw the hint and bowed politely and said, "Mr. Magician, if you are willing to sit here, please find a seat. If you don't plan to sit down, please don't block others."

"What do you, a lowly person, need to do?" A bolt of lightning knocked the waiter to the ground, and then another bolt of lightning struck Lin Xingchen.

A wind barrier narrowly blocked the lightning. Seeing that the guy opposite had no intention of stopping, Lin Xingchen was a little annoyed.

"If you dare to make a move, you will die here." Lin Xingchen shouted sternly.

There are mostly nobles here, many of whom have not learned any magic or martial arts. If we fight with him here, it is estimated that many people will be injured accidentally.

"You find a place and agree on a time, and I'll come find you then."

"I'll wait for you at your academy's training ground."

"Psycho." Lin Xingchen cursed again in his heart. His good mood for the day was gone and he didn't plan to stay any longer. He said hello to those who listened to his performance and went home to sleep.

Lin Xingchen went home to sleep, and the magician who wanted to duel with him stood in the training ground waiting foolishly for the whole afternoon but no one showed up.

After asking around, he found out that he had gone home. This made Garces so angry that he loudly scolded Lin Xingchen for being a rude and untrustworthy person.

Lin Xingchen naturally didn't care about him. As soon as he woke up, he informed Arnold and packed up his things to go back early.

"Young Master, why do you want to go back early? What about your studies?"

"To be honest, I don't understand why Grandpa asked me to come here. The magic I learned is completely different from theirs. But in order to make the old man happy, I plan to go to the academy tomorrow to talk to Evelyn about returning early, and apply for early graduation."

"Is this really all right?"

"Don't worry, I won't tell you about this kind of thing."

After getting Lin Xingchen's confirmation, Arnold started to take action.

Early the next morning, Lin Xingchen rode his horse to the college, and went straight to the dean's blacksmith shop when he arrived at the college.

The old man's biological clock is very precise and he never delays anything. The hammer in his hand makes a clanging sound.

"Old man, I want to discuss something with you. I plan to graduate early. Can you make some concessions?"

"How are you going to impress me?"

"When I learn advanced forging techniques, I will inform you and teach you the techniques."

"Your words are not credible. That idiot waited for you for the whole afternoon yesterday, but you didn't show up."

"It seems that you instigated him to come to me! Tell me your conditions and I will try my best to meet them."

"It's simple. Just beat up that arrogant boy and I'll approve your request. This is your graduation project."

"Wait for me, I'll be right back."

Lin Xingchen rushed to the training ground and used wind magic to bless his voice. He shouted loudly: "Where is the person who challenged me yesterday? Come out quickly."

"Not long after, a lightning magic fell on Lin Xingchen's head, you untrustworthy bastard."

"I asked you to tell me the time yesterday, but you didn't. Don't blame me for being untrustworthy. Hurry up and do it! The dean just said that if I beat you, I can graduate early."

"Arrogant bastard, watch me burn you to death." With a crackling sound, lightning shot towards Lin Xingchen.

Lin Xingchen, who was well prepared, cast the sliding skill on himself, added fire, wind and water shields to himself, and ran towards the thunder mage.

They endured the bombardment of thunder all the way and reached a close enough distance in a flash.

The Thunder King kept retreating in an attempt to increase the distance, but Lin Xingchen would naturally not miss the opportunity to pursue him.

Once again reaching a sufficient distance, Lin Xingchen appeared behind the King of Thunder in a flash, using the magic wand in his hand as a stick, and struck the King of Thunder on the back with all his strength.

He rolled on the ground in pain. Such an opportunity could not be missed. Lin Xingchen went up and punched and kicked this guy until he begged for mercy.

He dusted himself off and went to the old man to ask for his diploma amid the incredulous looks of the crowd.

"This is totally different from the beating I expected." The old man squinted at people while hammering the hammer.

"It's you who didn't make it clear how you wanted to beat him. Anyway, I beat him up. You are a person of status, so don't lose your credibility."

"Go find Buck. He will take you to deal with these things. Boy, remember to come back and teach me when you have learned a good skill."

"Don't worry, I will definitely teach you."

The old man got things done quickly after he spoke, and during lunch, Lin Xingchen told Evelin that he wanted to go back early.

“Why didn’t you wait for me to go back together?” Evelin was very unhappy. After all, they had agreed to graduate together, but he ran away early.

"I have something to do and need to go back early. Anyway, I have learned a lot of things here. It would be a waste of time to stay any longer. I am worried about many things without you watching over me in the territory."

"Be good and try to graduate within two years, so that there won't be a bridegroom without a bride at the wedding."

"Don't worry, I will graduate early." All the previous unhappiness disappeared. Nothing was more motivating than this sentence.

Before returning to the territory, he needed to meet Alfarak II. These things were arranged by Arnold. When he saw the king again, he looked a little tired.

"Greetings, Your Majesty!"

"It's you, Little Xingchen. I heard you were going back. Why don't you spend more time in the capital?"

"Your Majesty is so busy with state affairs, so I naturally cannot leave the affairs of the territory to my grandfather to worry about them."

"That's right. Duke Green is getting old. It would be a good idea for you to go and help deal with the affairs of the territory earlier. Little guy, are you willing to walk with me and chat?"

"It is my honor to receive your Majesty's guidance."

"Little guy, your territory has encountered some troubles in recent years!" Alfarak II went straight to the point.

"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. They are just petty thieves who are not worthy of being treated decently. I can handle them myself."

"Don't think I did it. I don't need those despicable means. I want to ask you, what do you think of the current situation in the kingdom?"

"Everything is going well. Although there are some problems in various places, this is normal. As long as there is no large-scale unrest, the country is basically fine."

"If you're not honest, Duke Green and your father won't talk to you like this. But it's hard for you. It's never a bad thing to be more careful."

"I was the one who facilitated the cooperation between the Duke of the South and you. Although the kingdom is doing well on the surface as you said, it is normal that you have not been exposed to the real core and do not understand it."

"Just like what you said in Maple Leaf Territory, if Maple Leaf Territory doesn't change, it will always be poor. Since we're all poor, why not take a gamble just in case you win."

"I'm glad you won the bet. It also opened a new door for me. I hope you can be bolder next time so that I can better understand how to make this country richer."

"If you need some support next time, you can ask me for it. I will definitely support you with all my strength. I want to see if your method can be used for the country as a whole."

"It is a good thing that your majesty is interested in reform, but some things can be done in the territory, but it is difficult to do it at the national level. All aspects need to be considered. If Maple Leaf Territory can help your majesty learn something, it will be our honor."

"I didn't come here to hear your flattery. Are you willing to come to the kingdom to serve? As long as you nod, you can choose any position except the prime minister."

"I appreciate your kindness, but once I have governed Maple Leaf Territory well, your Majesty will still consider me qualified to serve. As long as I have the chance, I will come to the capital to help your Majesty."

"Okay, then I look forward to that day. By the way, if possible, I hope you can decline the cooperation with the Griffin family. Those bandits all came from them. The reason I told you so bluntly is that I want you to know my sincerity."

"I really need your Maple Leaf Collar. I needed it before and I need it now. Even if I become the king in the future, I will need it. This will never change."

"Thank you very much for your message, Your Majesty. This is very important to me. Maple Leaf Territory has always been the most important part of the kingdom. No one can bypass the kingdom and make decisions about Maple Leaf Territory."