Chapter 23: Do You Dare to Enter the Math Competition?

He is, after all, Professor Li’s most prized protégé. He entered the program for gifted youth at twelve and began working under Li Taiyi by the age of fourteen. Li Taiyi had even remarked that, given enough time, this star pupil might well become one of the greatest mathematicians the country has ever seen.

"Senior, could you explain some of the key points here for us?"

Luo Zixi listened to Cheng Fen’s words, then turned her gaze toward An Xin, asking about the Dragon Gate.

"Hello, I’m Lin Jing. You asked me to come for a trial today," Lin Jing said, shaking Xiao Zefang’s hand with poise and grace.

The talisman was a pictorial one, featuring a grinning Pikachu and an adorable-looking Rimuru.

Gamaken had already crouched down; he could leap out of this range, but Minato wouldn’t have enough time to climb onto his back.

Lang Zimei didn't want her mother to endure such hardship, traveling all that way just to see her only to have to rush back for work the next day.

There was one peculiar incident. In the dead of night, with a faint, hazy glow about, seven-colored auroras suddenly appeared in the sky. Qian Xin’en woke everyone up just in case. Fortunately, nothing happened before the auroras faded, and they passed the night safely.

"If it works, that would be wonderful. Otherwise, carrying water up the mountain would just exhaust us to death!" When the land was first being contracted, the primary concern for the villagers was the inability to solve the irrigation problem. Liang Fengxian had opposed the contract precisely because of these irrigation concerns.

Xue Yutang had killed the giant serpent parasitic within the old man’s body because his strike was unexpected, and because the creature had not yet fully emerged, leaving it with nowhere to hide.

Compared to the Seduction Masks, which primarily target humans and feed on the power of those with weak wills, this was different.

The old Daoist was terrified, knowing his own limits. He had run out of strength after walking just a few steps, his internal energy having been completely exhausted earlier.

Returning to Guangzhou, Long Jianfei did not rush back to the hotel but had a brief conversation with Xiong Da.

At this moment, the thunderclouds suddenly churned, and a massive bolt of lightning, like a golden dragon, struck down, instantly engulfing Li Zhichen.

Baili Guo knew he was placing something on her desk, but she pretended to be asleep, too afraid to move or ask what it was. She stayed perfectly still, continuing her charade.

"Guo’er, who is sending you so many red envelopes?" Xu Hua asked, perhaps hoping to strike up a conversation.

Qiu Wanqian and the others were naturally anxious; the three of them ignored Shangguan Yun and turned to chase after Ning Jiu’er.

"Professor Wu, you are too kind. Back then, I was like a newborn calf, speaking without tact and saying whatever came to mind. I was just lucky to win, thanks to the guidance of my teachers," Xu Jiawei said.

Zhongli Youyou wanted to applaud; she gave Wang Yu a 99 for his performance, holding back one point for fear he would get arrogant.

The two huddled together, momentarily forgetting they were in a desperate situation and forgetting the pursuit of Du Hui. Instead, they whispered softly to each other.

"It’s fine. Go back to your work. No matter what sounds you hear from inside in a moment, don't intervene, understand?" Cheng Nuo instructed before walking quickly into Cheng Yan’s room with his hands behind his back.

Looking at Xi Rong, who appeared haggard but was smiling at him, Su Mu finally felt his heart settle.

"We have an old doctor in our village. Should I go get a talisman for you?" a warm-hearted local asked.

However, the four of them had only ever demonstrated the strength of the Immortal Venerable realm, so the rulers of various realms had never taken them seriously. They never expected that, after a hundred years, Xue Chan would achieve such heights.

As Cui Bin took a step, the lake rippled, and the icy water surged, crashing against the frozen surface.

Cheng Jin’s brow furrowed tightly. The sorrow gathered between his eyebrows spread across his face, trailing along those thick, black, sword-like brows.

Although he was at the middle stage of Foundation Establishment, the strength of Willow Leaf Villa was not as superior to other villas as one might imagine; they held only a slight lead. For the sake of his family, Liu Changfeng had no choice.

Seeing that Xu Yuan was still asleep, Li Junxiu did not move at first, trying hard to recall the events of the previous night, but his head throbbed so severely that he could remember nothing.

At the tea stall, Zhang Chi was still pondering how Hua Wuliu’s song had become the faith of the masses when a figure in brocade caught his eye. He had to set the matter of Hua Wuliu aside for the moment, rising to ready his carriage and head toward that figure.

"Everyone knew before that the 'Giant Sword' in the United States was a mysterious place from which no one ever returned. No one dared to explore it, but now, hearing you say that, I finally understand that place," Yang Qing said.

Hearing Luo Wusheng’s voice, Fifth Mo realized what had happened. He was grateful that she hadn't noticed how unfriendly his tone had been moments ago, relieved she was focused on her own task, while simultaneously chiding himself for his carelessness.

The fish before her was not something she had in her space. It had been lying motionless on the shallows, though it was unclear how long it had been stranded.

Li Hexuan was naturally afraid of death, which was why he had the staff rescue him; of course, he was also concerned about whether the staff had taken advantage of Lin Qiyue.

Since its inception, the *Revival News* had seen its circulation grow, its publication cycle shorten, and its content become increasingly brilliant.

Chi Qian continued, "Also, you might not know that the other villas at home are not under your name, but my grandmother's."

Those in camouflage had been rounded up and were being marched toward the village. Weren't they supposed to be driven away? Why were they being sent to the village? Everyone was confused but followed along anyway.

Su Zheng studied it carefully for a long time and even tried to activate it himself, but he could only make the power shift slightly, unable to fully control it.

"Once upon a time, there was a shoe company that sent two salesmen to a remote island nation to promote their products. When they arrived, they discovered that the people there didn't wear shoes at all."

The mental connection remained, and his vitality was still strong. Su Mi stepped forward to check his injuries; his body was as limp as if he had no bones, and with the slightest movement, blood would seep out. Not daring to move him, she took him back into her space and placed him directly into the Spirit River to soak.

Yan Rui walked over, reaching out with a loving expression to place his hand on the man's shoulder, but noticing the warning look in Gu Yunting’s eyes, he pulled his hand back instantly.

Upon seeing that the purple-haired man was an Eighth-Realm Immortal Lord, the Blood Flood Dragon King had been scared witless.

The battle between Beryl and Yinhui had ended by the time Kailina and August finished their negotiations.

As Feng Wuliu thought about the spot where Lu Feng was going to overtake him, Lu Feng, trailing behind, wore a confident smile, showing no concern for the outcome of the race. Had he already given up, or had he found a way to turn defeat into victory?