Galactic Empire
Chapter 35

Underground Racing!

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Peaceful times always pass quickly.

In the blink of an eye, a week had gone by.

Nothing significant happened during Ronan's first week at Bo Ning Academy. The simultaneous isolation from both major factions didn't harm him, and as for his indifferent roommates, he had no feelings for them either.

He was originally a person lacking in emotions. Thus, in the eyes of many, this guy who got in through the back door was not only ignorant but also desperately clung to his pride, simply a shameless degenerate among the nobility.

No one interacted with Ronan; he was alone, repeating the monotonous process of attending class, leaving class, exercising, returning to his dorm, and meditating.

Ronan was actually quite used to this process. He had lived like this for over a decade, and he even somewhat enjoyed the feeling.

Lin Chenluo and Su Jie also didn't actively seek trouble with Ronan—perhaps they couldn't find an opportunity to trouble him, because Ronan was simply too quiet. Ordinary verbal sarcasm went in one ear and out the other for him.

While this indifferent attitude further convinced Lin Chenluo that Ronan's performance was all fake and that he was actually just a coward, neither Lin Chenluo nor Su Jie could do anything about Ronan's enduring way of handling things. After all, they were just kids, and the amateurish tricks they could think of were, in Ronan's eyes, nothing more than a joke.

On the contrary, the lecturers' performance in class exceeded everyone's expectations.

With five classes a week, Ronan was called upon in almost every one to answer questions, and the difficulty of the questions increased each time; many questions were even relatively obscure and uncommon, which others in the class probably wouldn't have been able to answer.

However, Ronan could answer them without missing a single word.

While this left the lecturers helpless, it made the commoner students even more furious!

How could someone like this answer such profound questions?

One must know that besides the general history class on the first day which tested common knowledge, the difficulty of the subsequent classes—Basic Metal Properties Research on the second day, Non-metal Materials Research on the third day, Structural Engineering on the fourth day, and Elementary Mathematics on the fifth day—increased with each passing day.

How could a student who got in through the back door answer the lecturers' questions without missing a single word?

Then there was only one answer: it was all prearranged.

Yes, since this guy's background was so terrifying, he must have the means to bribe these lecturers at Bo Ning Academy. To improve the negative impact of his Guaranteed Admission, he even resorted to bribing instructors and deceiving classmates. What else could these nobles not do?!

The commoner students were filled with righteous indignation, secretly cursing Ronan to hell and back. However, they couldn't do anything about it, only unite in their hatred and refuse to speak to Ronan.

However, in reality, what the commoner students didn't expect was that the lecturers were also surprised by how solid Ronan's foundation was!

Although these lecturers came from different fields, they all had a good relationship with Ma Haohai. Ma Haohai's commotion in the principal's office on the first day was intended to show his stance and let all the lecturers know about this matter. Then things would be easier.

Every lecturer readily agreed to make things difficult for Ronan in class—but every single one of them failed. Ma Haohai was somewhat astonished after learning all this. He hadn't expected a student with Guaranteed Admission to have such a calm mindset and solid foundation. But this didn't mean he was going to let Ronan off the hook.

Since the first round of plans failed, starting next week, he planned to use a completely new method to target Ronan.

Those who got in through the back door must pay the price. This was Ma Haohai's vow.

Ronan, of course, didn't know that the young lecturer who was late on the first day already held such immense hatred towards him, nor did he know that in the eyes of the commoner students, he had become a figure capable of single-handedly covering the sky.

He was simply immersed in his own world.

When Saturday arrived, he actually started to feel a bit bored.

Because after a week of exposure, he felt that the beginner class curriculum was completely useless to him!

The so-called beginner class was mostly about consolidating basic knowledge.

Ronan had a photographic memory by nature, and all the books in the Crescent Library were in his head. What the lecturers said was of no help to him. What he needed was advanced research knowledge.

Just at this time, Noah scanned the academy's website and found an application form.

"[907 First Advanced Class Entrance Exam Application Form]?"

Ronan's eyes lit up.

According to the description, it seemed that any student in the beginner class was eligible to apply for the first advanced exam. And the time was scheduled for next Friday afternoon. If they passed the advanced exam, they could skip a grade and directly enter the advanced class.

Without thinking, he directly downloaded the form, filled in the information, and quickly uploaded it.

"Noah, what were the results of your search for that Wizard manual I asked you about last time?"

After dealing with the application form, Ronan asked with a relaxed expression.

A large amount of information and images immediately popped up on the green screen next to the computer.

Noah's mischievous voice sounded again: "After a week of tracking, I finally took down the dark web's defense network. Damn it, your human technology has really improved a lot now, it actually took me this long."

"I've found all the information about that Wizard manual."

"Someone posted a message on the dark web of Azure Ring Island selling a Wizard manual. The price is very high, at least 30 million Eagle Horn! According to the information I deciphered, that Wizard manual is quite helpful for you right now. It records about three spells, which are the Disguise Technique and the advanced Camouflage Technique. The third spell is unknown, the seller didn't disclose it."

Ronan looked at the thin manual on the light screen and gave a wry smile: "Thirty million?"

"Obviously, someone as poor and down-and-out as you can't afford it," Noah said gloatingly. "By the way, I only have 9% energy left. Below 5%, I'll need to enter sleep mode."

Ronan's eyes widened in disbelief: "How is it so fast?"

Noah said disdainfully: "Breaking through the dark web is very energy-consuming. I told you the first day you activated me, I'm hard to keep fed!"

Ronan was speechless. He scratched his head and said honestly: "It seems I really need to find a way to make money; I see some commoner students doing part-time jobs..."

"Save it..." Noah interrupted. "How much money can those part-time jobs make? And if you do a part-time job, where does Yi Lin Manor's face go?"

"Then what should I do? I can't ask the Earl for money." Ronan thought seriously: "I've read many books, and in my understanding, the ways to make money quickly and in large amounts seem to violate the Empire's laws."

Noah sneered: "Your very existence violates the Empire's laws."

Ronan: "..."

"Let me also remind you, based on my deduction, the seller of this Wizard handbook is very likely a [Fishing Seller]. Behind him might be someone from the Empire's Wizard Tribunal!" Noah's tone rarely turned serious. "The existence of this organization is to eliminate the small wizards mixed among the crowd."

"Because according to historical records, three buyers have already shown interest in purchasing on the dark web, but soon after, these three people disappeared without a trace."

Ronan narrowed his eyes: "An imperial trap?"

"Probably. But the bait is real." Noah chuckled slyly, "But I guess with your personality, even if you know it's a trap, you'll jump in, right?"

Ronan said seriously, "As long as the bait is real, that's enough."

"As for the rest, there will be a way to solve it."

After leaving a confidential document about the Wizard handbook, Noah automatically entered a semi-dormant state to save his hard-earned energy. Ronan read the document once, memorized it, and then quickly burned it, leaving no trace.

It was already night, and Ronan was preparing to go out for a walk, then come back to continue his meditation practice.

Who knew that just then, there was a knock on the door outside the dormitory!

"Someone's looking for someone? It shouldn't be for me, right?"

Despite thinking this, Ronan still opened the door.

Coincidentally, the roommate across the hall, whose name he didn't know yet, also opened his door.

The two exchanged glances, and the latter walked over and opened the main door.

Standing outside the door was a young girl.

"Excuse me, is Ronan here?"

The girl said timidly.

The roommate clearly showed an expression of displeasure, looking at Ronan as if he were a scumbag who had abandoned someone after getting what he wanted. He just shrugged: "Looking for you."

Then he quickly returned to his room.

Ronan walked over, a little surprised.

Because standing at the door was actually Wang Xiaoman!

Seeing Ronan, Wang Xiaoman was clearly anxious, and she said with a crying voice:

"Mr. Ronan, please help!"

"Wei Wei is going to participate in an underground racing competition tonight!"

"I couldn't stop her!"

Thanks to book friend [Little Eight I am a delicate girl] for the 10,000 coin reward! During the new book period, recommendations cannot stop!

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