Mr. Li Ke, Please Come Be the Village Teacher.

When Sett jogged through the woods to the repair shop, he saw a dark-haired youth sleeping on a wicker chair, wearing a blue hat with Cat Ears over his face.

The proprietress sat inside the shop, the green plants overhead growing into fan-shaped leaves that shielded her from the sun. She was sitting on a green bench with a backrest, eating a lunchbox in each hand.

On the table in front of him was a pile of strange parts, and inside the cabinet were also many things, some of which looked like toys, while others looked like weapons.

Seemingly hearing the noise, the man reached out and took off his hat, then stretched and stood up from the bench.

Bathed in sunlight, he revealed a handsome face with delicate features, fair skin, and a touch of fragility, complemented by his slender physique and an indescribable aura.

Sett looked at him and felt as if he had merged into the natural environment of Ionia, much like the "spirit" that the people of Ionia spoke of.

That was Mr. Li Ke, the owner of the repair shop, and also the husband of the crazy proprietress.

Although Sett simply couldn't understand why someone as outstanding as Mr. Li Ke would marry a woman like the blue-haired madwoman, it was just as Sett couldn't understand why his mother chose his father.

The word "love" is far too profound for him, who is only ten years old at the time.

"Mmm~~~"

Li Ke let out a comfortable yawn, turned to look at Sett standing outside the shop, and waved with a smile, "Come in, Sett."

"Thank you for bringing Jinx lunch again."

Seeing Li Ke's smile, Sett quickly shook his head and ran into the shop. He looked up at Li Ke and said, "It's not hard work, and it's not far. Besides, I'm here to learn."

"I'm here to learn knowledge~" A sarcastic voice rang out from the side. It was Jinx, who was eating her lunchbox and mumbling incoherently, mimicking Sett's speech.

Sett blushed. He had just told Jinx that he didn't like learning those weird things, but now that he was in front of Li Ke, he changed his mind.

But to be honest, Sett didn't know why he was like this either.

He seems to have two different faces when facing Li Ke and when facing Jinx, especially since he subconsciously wants Mr. Li Ke to praise him.

But if Li Ke knew about Sett's doubts, Li Ke would just smile and then reach out to touch Sett's ear.

It's because of Ahri's abilities.

The passive skill "Charm" can work on adults with complex minds and self-interest, making them feel good about Li Ke and thus preventing them from harming Li Ke. So it's even more effective on children whose understanding of the world is not yet complete and whose thoughts are simply based on their preferences.

Didn't Isha fall in love with Li Ke the moment she saw Li Ke?

She clung to Li Ke, babbling incoherently, and constantly wanted Li Ke to carry her.

This shows that Ahri's charm ability is a powerful tool for children!

Seeing Sett looking at her, Jinx glared at him and said, "What's wrong, little turtle? You can't take your temper out on others, but you want to take it out on me?"

She raised her arm and said proudly, "Try hitting one! I love hitting kids. One hit and they all cry. If you don't believe me, ask Li Ke. I'm not like you, only good at bullying your own kind. Humph, when I get angry, I dare to hit anyone but Li Ke!"

Sett shrank back.

Yes, this person is crazy. You can't mess with her, let alone learn from her. His mother has always hoped that he could go to Piltover to study.

"She's telling the truth, so you'd better listen to her," Li Ke said with amusement. He then put his hands on his hips, looked at Sett, and asked, "Got beaten up again?"

"Hmm, but they might not dare to do it again next time," Sett said after thinking for a moment.

"Why?" Li Ke asked.

Sett replied, "Because the landlady terrified them; several of them wet their pants."

Li Ke: "."

He looked at Jinx was blinking.

"You went to bully those kids again?" Li Ke asked Jinx, both amused and exasperated.

Jinx blinked and nodded, replying, "It was just a game, it's not like we bullied them, right? Nobody got hurt, even though they hit the little turtle."

She then giggled at Li Ke.

Li Ke chuckled and reached out to Sett, Sett also reached out and took Li Ke's hand. Li Ke then led Sett into a room.

He's learning basic knowledge now, which basically means recognizing and writing characters, and Li Ke can teach him that. If Jinx were to teach him, she would get impatient in no time.

She was a genius, and geniuses often struggle to understand the learning abilities of ordinary people. The reason she was able to teach Isha was because Isha was also a little genius with a strong learning ability.

Or perhaps the children of Zaun and Piltover are genetically more intelligent than those from other regions?

"Li Ke, why did you marry Aunt Jinx?" Upon entering the room, the wooden door closed automatically, not because of machinery, but because of the strange natural spirits of Ionia.

This house wasn't built by Li Ke. Instead, Li Ke spoke a few words of request to a tree, and the wood grew naturally. The furniture inside the house is the same; for example, the rattan chair outside and the leaf parasol above Jinx's head are all thanks to the magical natural spirits of Ionia.

Sett asked this question as soon as he entered the room.

He could previously believe that Li Ke married Jinx because Jinx was beautiful, but what happened today terrified Sett.

This is a crazy woman who would shoot a child directly!

"You call me 'brother' and her 'auntie.' If she finds out, she might come to your house at night and set it on fire, believe it or not? So don't call her that next time," Li Ke said seriously after hearing Sett's words.

"!!!" Sett looked at Li Ke nervously.

"I'm not kidding, she's capable of doing something like this," Li Ke said seriously again, seeing Sett's nervous expression.

Jinx is truly capable of doing something like this. She loves Ionia; the scenery is beautiful, the food is delicious, the air is fresh and pleasant, and there are many magical animals. However, she really dislikes the Ionia.

Jinx thought the people here were too cowardly, one or two of them were like big turtles!

He doesn't fight back when he gets hit, he's afraid to express his anger, and he can endure anything. This really annoys Jinx.

"I understand," Sett nodded, shrinking back as he spoke.

"Also, I married her, of course, because I love her." Li Ke's tone changed slightly as he looked at Sett with amusement, saying, "And Sett, don't always think of her as so terrible. She's actually just a bit childish, and... a little crazy?"

Sett curled his lip.

Is it just a little?

A little?

If they're capable of shooting children, Sett doesn't even want to think about anything more. Are they going to just drop bombs on Link?

"You know, she actually stood up for you once before, that kid named Link?" Li Ke thought for a moment, then continued with a chuckle, "You should know that his father got beaten up when he was walking alone at night, right?"

"Wasn't that done by the Noxians?" Sett asked in surprise.

Link's father gambled at the casino outside the village that night—a casino run by Noxians had been left behind in Ionia. On his way back, he was beaten up. It wasn't particularly serious, but the injuries were considerable, and he must have been in a lot of pain.

Link's father didn't dare to go around saying anything, for fear of offending those Noxians. He also took his anger out on Link, and it's said that he beat Link quite a few times with a stick.

Ha, Sett laughed all night when he found out about this.

"There's no Noxians here. Link's father went to the casino and lost money. There's no reason for Noxians to go out and beat up a gambler who lost money. It was her. She sneaked out in the middle of the night with a cloth bag, and I followed her. That's when I saw her crouching in the bushes, ambushing Link's father, and then giving him a good beating."

"Why?" Sett asked, puzzled.

"Do you think she hates you?" Li Ke asked Sett.

Sett nodded and said seriously, "She always says I'm stupid, annoying, a turtle, and a coward. Isn't that just disliking me? And besides, she always talks badly about my mother."

"Well, it's not that I hate you, Sett. Didn't I teach you a phrase before? It's called 'disappointing that you're not living up to your potential.' Do you remember what it means?"

"Parents want their children to succeed, they desperately want their children to improve," Sett replied, but then he asked, puzzled, "Is the landlady disappointed in me? But I'm not her child."

"You have to learn to use it flexibly, Sett. Knowledge isn't static, and this isn't something only parents can use with their children," Li Ke replied, then laughed and added, "Besides, in her eyes, you might already be a child of this family."

"Um?"

"She may not say it, but she actually cares about you, and she stood up for you today, right? If she really hated you or didn't like you, she could have just pretended not to see you being bullied by Link and his gang, but she chose to stand up for you, didn't she?"

At noon, Jinx noticed that Sett hadn't brought her lunch as usual, so she told Li Ke and went out to find Sett.

Although Li Ke didn't know whether she went out to find Lunchbox or Sett.

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Sett lowered his head and began to think.

He still couldn't believe it.

Li Ke continued, "Jinx is extremely protective of her own, incredibly protective. She argued with her father a lot for my sake before. She also has a younger sister named Isha, whom she adores. If Isa is bullied, Jinx will turn the whole city upside down, find the person who bullied her, beat them up, or even kill them."

"But in my area, no one dares to bully Isha."

"Your mother made her lots of delicious rice rolls, and you came to the repair shop every day. Although she seemed to dislike you on the surface, she was just being difficult."

"You're having a tantrum? Why? I didn't do anything."

"Because you ruined the time she wanted for just the two of them," Li Ke said with a laugh.

"We came here on our honeymoon, to enjoy some time alone, but you come here every day. I have to teach you to read and write, which takes up the time she spends with me. Do you think she'll be happy?"

Sett thought of Jinx as he saw her, then nodded vigorously, shrinking back cautiously, his voice filled with lingering fear as he said, "It's already a good thing she didn't hit me."

"Right?"

"So, change your opinion of her, Sett," Li Ke said, then continued seriously:

"I do like you quite a bit, and I'm willing to spend time nurturing you. In the future, if you and your mother are both willing, I will take you to Piltover and get you into Piltover University, giving you a bigger and higher platform to showcase yourself. But all of this is on the condition that you don't make Jinx angry."

"She is the most important person to me." Li Ke's tone was extremely serious.

Sett listened and nodded, saying, "I understand, Li Ke, teacher."

"Alright, let's begin today's task. Today, you need to learn at least fifty characters." Li Ke nodded in satisfaction.

Developing Sett will provide Zaun with a valuable asset for the future, a solid fighting force.

As Vastaya, and a wolverine of the warrior race, Sett's combat prowess is beyond question.

What is a wolverine?

The wolverine is the pinnacle of combat prowess in the weasel family. Weasels possess reaction speeds comparable to felines, but also boast exceptional defensive and offensive capabilities.

The most formidable members of this family are the wolverine and honey badger.

Many people may not understand, but let's put it this way: the wolverine is stronger than the honey badger, and the honey badger has a nickname: the honey badger.

That's right, there was a time when this guy was incredibly popular. He was fearless about life and death, and would fight anyone who challenged him, whether it was a lion or a hyena. Although there were often cases of him being bitten to death, lions and hyenas were indeed reluctant to provoke him. In the wild, injury meant death, and not every animal was like the honey badger—defensive but brainless.

Wolverines and honey badgers are related, but while wolverines are larger and more intelligent than honey badgers, they also share the same bad temper.

Therefore, when Rick met Sett's mother, Li Ke found it hard to imagine that such a beautiful and delicate woman could be a wolverine, but her large paws, tail, and round ears on her head all proved it.

Sett's mother... she wasn't angry, but if she really got angry, her fighting strength would probably be no weaker than Vander's.

Therefore, Li Ke was actually very curious about how Sett's father had managed to do it.

It could make Sett's mother, this "wolverine," become so gentle.

He spent several years trying to change Jinx, but he still couldn't!

Although Jinx is quite good this way, and Li Ke likes that about her, Jinx can't stay a little crazy forever, right?

But thinking about it, Li Ke felt a little melancholy. It seemed Jinx might really be a little crazy for the rest of her life.

After all, judging from the current timeline, if we were to actually go to the current timeline of the Riot Games universe, Jinx would be in her thirties, and at that time, she would still be keen on blowing up Piltover and playing pranks.

Hmm. Jinx, true to her original aspirations.

Why is my little Jin so devoted to one man?

"What's wrong, teacher?" Sett noticed that Li Ke's expression was off, looked up at Li Ke, and thought that he had misspelled a word.

"It's alright, you keep studying. I just... thought of some happy things," Li Ke replied.

Sett looked at Li Ke's face, and hesitated.

Because the expression on Li Ke's face didn't look like he was thinking of something happy.

In the evening, Li Ke took Sett away, told Jinx was minding the shop, and then led Sett towards the village.

Jinx hummed in agreement, indicating that she understood, and then she flipped through a biography of Ionia, reading it intently without even looking up.

This book contains many fantastical stories, the kind Jinx likes. She's met Janna, so she's willing to believe these stories are true.

Li Ke and Sett returned to the village and met Sett's mother.

Sett's mother, with her hands hidden in her sleeves and placed in front of her legs, bowed to Li Ke to express her gratitude.

She wasn't tall, but she had a great figure, and her long, white hair cascaded smoothly down her face. Her round ears were hidden in her hair, unlike Sett's Sett, whose ears were rounder, while Sett's ears were long, pointed, and rather large.

Perhaps it's because Sett's bloodline isn't pure enough?

When Sett's mother expressed her gratitude, Li Ke simply waved his hand and said it was nothing.

But just as they were about to leave, the village chief of Bond Village came looking for them.

Li Ke rarely leaves the shop, and everyone is afraid of that blue-haired madman. Therefore, upon seeing Li Ke, the village chief of Bond Village quickly explained his purpose.

"Mr. Li Ke, could I ask you for a favor?"

He looked at Li Ke hesitantly, holding a bag in his hand.

Li Ke glanced at it and realized it was probably a coin.

"Village chief, you're too kind. Please feel free to ask if there's anything you need. My wife and I have been very warm and welcoming to the village since we arrived," Li Ke said.

The village chief of Bond Village, a little old man Babu, immediately said, "We hope you can be the children's teacher. Today, your wife disciplined them, didn't she?"

Li Ke was taken aback, and just as he thought the village chief was about to reprimand him, Babu sighed and said:

"War has changed everything. In the past, even if children had tempers, they wouldn't fight. But now, they're all keen on violence, which is bad. Their parents want to discipline them, but they simply don't have the time. So, if possible, could you please come and educate them?"

"They are afraid of your wife, but they also like you very much. They will definitely listen to you. Moreover, if they don't study, don't read, and don't adapt, they have no future." Babu's old face, with its clear eyes, looked at Li Ke and bent down to say:

"So, Mr. Li Ke, please come and be the teacher in the village."

"Each of our families has prepared funds for this, including the Link family. As for the treatment, we will definitely give you the best; I guarantee it will be the best that Bond Village can offer."

Li Ke was taken aback when he heard this.

Babu looked up at him, his eyes filled with hope.

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After hesitating for about ten seconds, Li Ke smiled and said, "Alright, I can be the teacher and build a school in the village. I'll come and teach for two hours every day. But village chief, I can only teach them to read and write and some life lessons. For more advanced knowledge, my wife will have to teach them."

"She is skilled in repairing tools and making weapons, has expertise in mechanical engineering, and possesses extensive scientific knowledge."

Teaching one Sett is teaching, and teaching a group of children is also teaching.

Li Ke and Jinx are just here to have fun. They might go back to Zaun after Orianna is resurrected.

Since the purpose of this trip is to have fun, it's certainly a good thing to take things as they come and embrace all new experiences.

"However, I won't accept the money. As for tuition, let's exchange it for some food. I don't need the money."

Babu nodded gratefully and said loudly, "Okay, okay, thank you, thank you."

The villagers standing nearby also thanked Li Ke.

Times have changed, and the people of Ionia are well aware of this.

In the past, they might have been able to work at sunrise and rest at sunset, living a beautiful pastoral life, but not now.

Noxus has lifted the "mist" from Ionia, and this mysterious eastern island has become connected with the world. In the grand scheme of things, there is no future without adapting.

As the village chief, Babu hopes that the children in the village can have a good upbringing and have decent jobs in the future.

These villagers, being parents themselves, naturally want their children to be well.

And what about Li Ke?

He was on his way home, preparing to deliver the news to Jinx.

It's funny, really.

Whether in Zaun or Piltover, Li Ke is always the "dumbest" one.

But when he got to Ionia, hey, he was actually able to teach?

Isn't that amazing?