Finished the race in a hurry
When the figures of the seven people appeared in the camera again, the audience watching the live broadcast, the staff in the control center, and even everyone who was paying attention to the game, all breathed a sigh of relief.
In fact, the moment they stepped onto the ice field, the signal was completely interrupted and their vital signs data disappeared for a time, making everyone extremely nervous.
And now, the seven have returned safely, though disheveled, but still standing. Countless people in front of the screen couldn't help but clench their fists, their hearts beating faster, shocked by their experiences and eager to know what they had been through.
——
At this moment, the seven people stood before the massive mountain ruins, their eyes solemn. Beneath the broken walls and rubble lay the ruins of the former Buzhou Mountain. The two giants had vanished.
Lin Bai's heart tightened slightly, this was the key to passing the level.
The trials they had previously experienced hadn't triggered a clearance prompt, suggesting it was most likely an accident caused by the fusion of the arenas, rather than a true level. Now, having been sent here by Ymir, it clearly meant they were not far from the finish line.
More importantly, the second level [The Giant's Wrath] is centered on Mount Buzhou, and the exit is likely hidden nearby.
Lin Bai took a deep breath and calmed his mind. Anyway, he would just give it a try and see.
Everyone was silent, but they just dispersed and searched for any clues that might lead to the exit.
Fortunately, Ellie accidentally touched a piece of mountain debris engraved with ancient inscriptions. In an instant, her figure slowly disappeared like a reflection in the water waves.
This scene was captured by others, and everyone quickly realized that this was the key to leaving.
The remaining six people touched the fragment one by one, and with a flash of light, their figures disappeared one by one in the ruins.
The whole process was quick and quiet, even unbelievably easy, as if everything was supposed to be this way.
The Buzhou Mountain competition came to an end.
——
A flash of white light passed by, and Lin Bai's vision gradually became clear. She found herself back in the hall of the challenge competition.
The hall was still bustling with activity, with contestants gathered in groups of two or three, chatting, replaying their experiences, or excitedly sharing their experiences. However, a strange feeling arose within Lin Bai, an indescribable sense of emptiness, as if she had stepped forward into a grand event with great anticipation, only to be met with a predictable ending.
Just like the afternoon after the college entrance exam when she was eighteen, she thought she would be ecstatic, but when she actually sat in the exam room waiting for the papers to be collected, listening to the cheers outside, and waiting for the future to be revealed, she felt empty inside, as if all her passion and hard work had only been rewarded with a sentence: "That's it?"
She was stunned for a moment, and before she could process the situation, she saw six familiar figures approaching her. They were the contestants she had just challenged together. The other eight people were scattered in the corners of the hall, chatting in groups of three or four.
"Lin Bai." Gu Jin spoke first, his tone casual but revealing a hint of seriousness. "My master's family has a cousin who wants to talk to you about mimicry. Would it be convenient for you to add his contact information?"
"What?" Lin Bai raised his eyebrows and looked at Gu Jin with a hint of surprise. "Is your cousin a scholar studying mimicry?"
"He said he was just a humble believer." Gu Jin shrugged, with some confusion in his eyes.
A sly glint flashed in Lin Bai's eyes: "Let me think about it."
The corners of her mouth lifted slightly in a sweet smile.
Others crowded up and chattered, which greatly eased Lin Bai's melancholy.
The competition has ended, and the organizers require the challengers to collect the nano-video recorders. After handing them in, the organizers announced that the scores are being counted and the contestants can go back and rest first, so everyone left the hall.
As soon as Lin Bai walked out of the hall, he saw his grandmother standing outside from afar, looking around anxiously, her eyes scanning back and forth among the many contestants.
Her heart warmed, and she walked forward quickly, smiling sweetly, "Grandma!"
Yu Sihe grabbed her and looked her up and down, her eyes full of worry: "Grandma was terrified when you guys lost contact! Xiaobai, your own safety is the most important thing, okay?"
Lin Bai was stunned and asked in confusion, "Lost contact? What happened, Grandma?"
Yu Sihe sighed and patted the back of her hand gently. "You guys were digging in the tunnel when you suddenly disappeared. We couldn't get in touch with you no matter how hard we tried. The competition committee finally found you again and let you out immediately, fearing that something might have happened to you."
Lin Bai was a little surprised, but he quickly calmed down and gave his grandmother a reassuring smile: "We are not in any danger. Let's go home quickly, grandma."
Seeing that she looked normal, grandma finally relaxed a little and nodded gently: "Okay, go home."
The two got on the flying car and drove home.
——
Sitting in the passenger seat, Lin Bai turned on his laptop and found several friend request messages.
She clicked on it and found that the applicants were Gu Jin and others, so she approved them all.
Just after clicking, a prompt sound came from the light brain
“Ding Dong!”
She looked down and saw that it was a video invitation from Gu Jin.
Lin Bai raised his eyebrows slightly and clicked it casually. A clear three-dimensional projection instantly appeared.
He was a man with black hair and dark eyes, his facial features were deep and delicate, as if they were polished by a sculptor with the most perfect proportions, not a centimeter more or less, as if he had a natural nobility and a sense of alienation.
Lin Bai was stunned and swallowed subconsciously.
The man in the projection nodded slightly, his voice gentle and steady, "Hello, Mr. Lin. I am Gu Jin's cousin, Gu Zhou. I have great respect for your deeds and am very interested in your abilities. As a fellow Earth mimic, I would like to ask you for advice. Is this convenient?"
Before Lin Bai could react, his finger opened the message box and replied to Gu Jin.
【good. 】
When she came to her senses, the friend request prompt had already popped up.
“…”
Lin Bai held his forehead and denounced the computer projection as too realistic, saying it was clearly a beauty trap!
She clicked "Agree," and almost instantly, the other party's message popped up.
[Gu Zhou: Thank you very much for your agreement. I watched your game videos and would like to know how you summon those gods?]
Lin Bai raised his chin, curled the corners of his mouth slightly, and replied confidently.
[Genius Bai: Don't be so polite, just call me Xiaobai. Summoning gods is my talent, but if you're interested, I can teach you a little.]
[Gu Zhou: Is that okay? That's great! Can I become Xiaobai's disciple?]
Lin Bai was stunned for a moment, then chuckled.
[Genius Bai: I don't deserve it. You are older than me. I am just helping people who are also Earth mimics.]
[Genius Bai: I'll video chat with you after dinner. Can we talk?]
Gu Zhou replied almost instantly——
[Gu Zhou: I'm on the capital planet right now. If it's convenient, can we meet offline? ]
Lin Bai blinked, and an alarm bell rang in his heart.
After all, the other party is Gu Jin's cousin, so he shouldn't have any ill intentions, but... do they really have to meet?
She touched her chin, thinking that she was now quite powerful. Even if the other party had bad intentions, she would not suffer any loss. Moreover, she had been transformed by Nuwa. People like Gu Zhou who had never summoned a god were just chickens to her.
【Genius Bai: Sure, how about tomorrow afternoon? 】
[Gu Zhou: Great! See you tomorrow afternoon at the entrance of the First Federal College.]
【Genius Bai: Yes.】
After the news was confirmed, Lin Bai closed his laptop and looked out the window.
Night has fallen and the flying car slowly drives into the garage.
She got out of the car with her grandmother, but there was still some indescribable anticipation and curiosity in her heart.
As soon as he stepped into the house, the warm lights and familiar atmosphere greeted him, making Lin Bai relax instantly.
"Grandma, let me cook today." She suggested with a smile, a glimmer of eagerness in her eyes.
Yu Sihe was a little surprised: "Isn't Xiaobai tired?"
"I'm not tired, and what I cook is so delicious." Lin Bai raised her chin, full of confidence. In her previous life, she was a good cook, and now she was itching to cook.
She rolled up her sleeves and went into the kitchen.
Shred the scallions, ginger, and garlic, dice the potatoes, rinse the greens and wood ear mushrooms, and blanch the chicken. Heat oil in a pan, add the curry cubes, stir-fry for a while, then add the chicken to the pan. The aroma of meat will instantly spread, making you hungry.
When the chicken was half cooked, she added potatoes, covered the pot, and simmered it on low heat. Ten minutes later, the fragrant curry, potato and chicken nuggets were steaming hot out of the pot.
The dining table was filled with steam and fragrance.
Interstellar rabbits are different from Earth rabbits. They are omnivorous.
Lin Bai devoured the meal, sighing as he ate: "No matter how much nutrient solution I drink, it can't compare to a real meal like this!"
Yu Sihe smiled and picked up some food for her: "Then eat more."
Lin Bai nodded proudly. The delicious food made her forget all her worries temporarily.
——
It was a dark night, Lin Bai was sitting at his desk, his computer screen emitting a faint blue light.
She was writing furiously, and on the electronic board in her hand, the names of gods appeared one after another.
The mythological systems around the world are complex and vast, and have given birth to tens of thousands of gods over the centuries. She hasn't taught in a university classroom for a long time, so she must be adequately prepared so that she won't have nothing to say when they meet tomorrow.
As the pen tip slid across the screen, mythological stories came to life, as if gods across the long river of time were reborn at her fingertips.
It was not until late at night that Lin Bai closed his laptop with satisfaction and fell into a deep sleep on the bed.
——
The next day, the twin suns of the capital star hung high in the sky, their dazzling light filling the earth.
Lin Bai changed into a smart outfit, packed up, and took a public airship to the First Federal College.
The airship slowly landed, and the familiar campus scene came into view. The statue of Quetzalcoatl still stood quietly, as if watching her arrival.
She glanced around and soon noticed a figure standing at the door, tall and stern.
She lowered her head and sent a message to Gu Zhou -
【Genius Bai: I'm here, where are you? 】
【Gu Zhou: I’m the only one here at the door.】
Lin Bai gripped the electronic board tightly in his hand and walked towards the other party.
The figure also glanced sideways and looked around. When his gaze fell on Lin Bai, his eyes brightened instantly and he took a step forward to greet him.
When the two met, Lin Bai extended his hand and spoke first: "Hello, I'm Lin Bai."
"Nice to meet you." Gu Zhou smiled slightly and stretched out his hand to shake hers.
His palms were warm, his grip was just right, and he was tall, even taller than Lin Bai had imagined. Lin Bai had thought his 1.75m height was impressive for his age, but standing next to him, he seemed quite a bit shorter.
Maybe it's because she's mixed-race? She thought to herself.
"Let's go to the cafe over there and chat?" Gu Zhou suggested.
Lin Bai nodded, trying his best to appear calm and cool.
The two walked into a coffee shop near the college, and cute service robots immediately surrounded them, chattering and asking questions.
"Does the guest need a private room?"
"What would you like to order?"
Lin Bai ordered a few cups of coffee and asked for a quiet private room.
Inside the private room, the warm lighting is soft and the air is filled with the faint aroma of coffee.
The two sat down, and there was obvious expectation in Gu Zhou's eyes. He maintained a serious attitude, but there was actually a sparkling light in his eyes.
Lin Bai turned on the electronic board, and a complex world tree suddenly appeared on the screen.
Gu Zhou was slightly stunned, and tilted his head to look at her in confusion: "What is this?"
"Today's first class is Norse mythology." Lin Bai said solemnly, with a hint of formal teaching in his tone.
"The foundation of summoning gods is understanding them. I will teach you mythological knowledge, but you need to study it by region. Mastering the myths of different systems will allow you to summon them effectively."
Gu Zhou nodded thoughtfully, his face full of excitement.
Lin Bai had completely settled into her own rhythm, as if she were back in the mythology classroom of a past life. With a flick of her finger, scenes from Norse mythology appeared on the projected screen, her voice clear and fluent, recounting the long-forgotten myths.
From the origin of the world to the rise and fall of the gods, from Odin's wisdom to Loki's trickery, from the fate of Ragnarok to the end of Norse mythology...
Gu Zhou listened attentively, as if he was in the midst of those magnificent epics, and even forgot that the coffee in his hand had long since cooled down.
Time passed quietly, but the atmosphere in the private room became more harmonious.
When Lin Bai closed the electronic board, Gu Zhou finally came back to his senses, his eyes full of amazement: "You are really amazing!"
Lin Bai calmly took a sip of coffee with a smile on his face.
"Now that I've learned so much, isn't it time to try summoning?"
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