"Full Load" and "Hanging Ornaments" Return, and a New Storm

Lin Kun woke up to find himself back at the temporary camp. His injuries had been superficially treated, the campfire was relit, and savory jerky was being roasted over it.

The small, snow-white beast he had named "Little White" was curled up in his arms, sleeping soundly. Its fluffy tail occasionally brushed against his chin, tickling him.

"You're awake?" a deep voice sounded.

Lin Kun looked up and saw the academy teacher sent by Director Yinshu sitting opposite him, watching him with a blank expression while flipping the jerky.

"Teacher... did you save me?" Lin Kun struggled to sit up.

"I just dragged you back and treated your external wounds. You're lucky to be alive." The teacher glanced at Little White in his arms, his eyes complex. "Tell me, what happened? What kind of Spirit Beast is that? How did you subdue it?"

Lin Kun's heart tightened, knowing he couldn't talk his way out of it. He could only tell a half-truth: "I don't know what kind of Spirit Beast it is... I just saw the beast tide and curiously walked in. I found a glowing egg that suddenly cracked, and then I was stunned by a Spirit Shock... When I woke up, it was following me... Maybe I just got lucky?" He once again invoked his "European Emperor" persona.

The teacher clearly didn't believe him but didn't press further. He just said indifferently, "Your luck is truly bizarre. This Spirit Beast is not simple; treat it well. Also, I've reported the incident to Director Yinshu. When we get back to the academy, you'll probably be busy."

Lin Kun's heart sank, knowing trouble was coming again.

After a night's rest, nourished by Little White's miraculous mental energy, Lin Kun's injuries and spirit recovered quickly. He tried to communicate with his new companion and found the [Spirit Resonance] skill to be very useful. Without words, he could vaguely sense Little White's emotions and simple intentions, and Little White could understand his instructions.

"Little White, try a Spirit Shock?" Lin Kun curiously gave the instruction.

Little White tilted its head, its large blue eyes blinking. Then... it let out a small yawn and spat out an almost invisible bubble of mental energy that floated to Lin Kun's face. With a soft "pop," it burst, releasing a mental fluctuation that was practically negligible.

Lin Kun: "..." Alright, it's still a baby, with a super long skill cooldown and negligible power. Its main functions right now are being cute and acting as a mental power bank.

However, the Book Spirit provided feedback that Little White had extremely high potential, it just needed time and resources to grow.

The three-day holiday ended. Lin Kun, holding Little White and carrying a few stalks of Wind Whisper Grass, returned to Nuoding Academy.

The moment he entered the school gates, he immediately became the focus of everyone's attention!

"Look! Lin Kun's back!" "What's he holding? Such a cute little Spirit Beast!" "I heard he caused a big stir again this time!" "The name 'European Emperor' is truly well-deserved!"

The students chattered amongst themselves, their eyes filled with curiosity and envy.

Tang San and Xiao Wu also heard the news and came over. Xiao Wu's eyes immediately lit up the moment she saw the fluffy Little White in Lin Kun's arms. A girl's innate affection for cute things made her exclaim, "Wow! What a cute little guy! Lin Kun, where did you abduct it from?"

She reached out to pet it, but Little White suddenly lifted its head, its blue eyes warily looking at Xiao Wu. A faint but clear mental resistance emanated from it, causing Xiao Wu's hand to freeze in mid-air.

Xiao Wu blinked in surprise, then pouted, "Hmph, it won't let me touch it! Stingy!"

Tang San's gaze was more serious. He could feel the pure mental energy contained within the little beast, which was completely different from anything he knew. Although weak, its quality was extremely high. Furthermore, Lin Kun seemed to possess an indescribable mental aura that subtly resonated with the little beast.

"Lin Kun, you've... gained quite a lot these past three days," Tang San said meaningfully.

Lin Kun gave a dry laugh, "Luck, it's all luck..."

Just then, Ning Rongrong also walked over elegantly. She looked at Little White, her beautiful eyes shining with excitement, a familiar smile on her lips. "Classmate Lin Kun truly surprises everyone every time. To obtain such a rare young Spirit Beast of the mental type, it seems it's not just good luck, is it?"

Her gaze seemed to penetrate one's very soul, putting immense pressure on Lin Kun.

As expected, not long after returning to the Seventh Dormitory, Director Yinshu sent someone to summon Lin Kun to the Academic Affairs Office.

Lin Kun nervously headed to the Academic Affairs Office and found that not only Director Yinshu was there, but Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang was also present! Both their gazes focused on him... and the Little White in his arms.

"Lin Kun, tell us, the detailed process," Director Yinshu got straight to the point.

Lin Kun had no choice but to repeat the prepared explanation, emphasizing "coincidence," "luck," and "unconscious after fainting."

The Grandmaster listened silently, his eyes sharp as an eagle's, carefully observing Little White, his brow furrowed. "This kind of Spirit Beast... I've never seen it in any ancient texts. Judging by its form and mental characteristics, it seems to possess an extremely ancient and pure bloodline... Lin Kun, release your mental power and let me sense it."

Lin Kun inwardly lamented but dared not disobey. He could only cautiously release a sliver of his mental barrier.

The Grandmaster extended his index finger, condensing a trace of gentle mental energy at its tip, and lightly pointed it towards Little White's forehead.

At the moment of contact, Little White let out a sharp "Chirp!" and its body flashed with silver light!

The Grandmaster felt as if he had been electrocuted. He grunted, retreated two steps, his finger trembling slightly, and his face showed horror. "Such strong mental self-protection instincts! It actually managed to reflect my probing!"

Director Yinshu was also greatly astonished.

The Grandmaster's gaze towards Lin Kun completely changed, filled with shock and disbelief. "Not only has it established a mental link with you, but its mental essence is even... far beyond my imagination! Lin Kun, what you've obtained might be an extraordinary companion, or it might be... a huge problem."

Lin Kun's heart sank. He knew that his peaceful days were completely over.

A greater storm was about to sweep through Nuoding Academy due to his and Little White's arrival.