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The target drone was hit head-on, and its entire body was instantly covered by a thick layer of ice, frozen into an ice sculpture, before crashing heavily to the ground.
"Woo!"
Having successfully completed its training, Liuwei let out a joyful cry, took small steps to Lin Che's feet, and affectionately rubbed its cool head against his trouser leg, raising its little face as if seeking praise.
Lin Che squatted down, smiled, and stroked its soft fur. He then took out a crystal-clear energy cube that emitted a faint chill from the incubator beside him.
"Well done, this is a reward."
These are top-tier ice-type energy cubes that he purchased through special channels using that "huge sum of money," each one worth more than an ordinary family could ever dream of.
Six-tailed Fox happily licked it with its tongue, and the pure ice energy flowed into its body through its taste buds, nourishing every inch of its body.
With such a massive investment of resources, and combined with the most scientific and efficient targeted training program in Lin Che's mind, Aro-Ra-Six-Tails' growth rate reached an astonishing level.
In just over a month, its level skyrocketed from its initial naivety to LV.18.
The instant-cast and surprise attack of [Ice Shard] and the long-range suppression of [Aurora Beam] combine to give it considerable combat capability.
Time flew by during the highly efficient training.
Before we knew it, it was time to register for the new school term.
Crowds thronged the Maglev train station in Shanghai.
Lin Che gave his mother, Zhou Ya, a tight hug.
"Remember to let us know you've arrived at school safely."
Zhou Ya's eyes finally reddened, her voice filled with undisguised reluctance as she repeatedly gave the same instructions she had said countless times before.
"Dad, Mom, don't worry, I'll take good care of myself."
Lin Che patted his mother on the back, then looked at his father, who was silent but whose eyes were also full of concern, and nodded solemnly.
After saying goodbye to his parents, he pulled his simple suitcase alone and headed straight for the VIP lounge instead of lingering in the noisy waiting hall.
Pushing open the heavy glass door, the noise was instantly shut out.
The cool air conditioning and subtle aromatherapy in the room instantly refreshed my spirit.
However, he paused slightly as soon as he entered the room.
A familiar figure came into his view.
Xu Qingyan sat quietly by the window. Today, she was wearing an elegant white dress, her waist-length hair flowing smoothly over her shoulders. Her profile, illuminated by the bright light, was almost unreal.
Beside her stood several well-dressed, distinguished middle-aged men and women, clearly her family members who had escorted her here.
Seemingly noticing the commotion at the door, Xu Qingyan turned around.
When she saw Lin Che, a hint of surprise flashed in her beautiful eyes, followed by a captivating light.
"Lin Che?"
"Xu Qingyan?"
The two spoke almost simultaneously, their voices filled with unexpected surprise.
Lin Che stepped forward and politely smiled and nodded to Xu Qingyan's family. He could feel those scrutinizing gazes lingering on him briefly, but he did not feel any pressure.
After receiving a kind response from the elders, he sat down on the sofa opposite Xu Qingyan.
"What a coincidence, you're on this train too," Xu Qingyan said first, her voice clear and melodious.
"Yes, it's a small world." Lin Che smiled.
A brief conversation ensued.
From longing for Shanghai Elf University to discussing their respective majors, and then to various expectations for their future university life.
The atmosphere was relaxed and pleasant.
There seemed to be an indescribable element brewing in the air, quietly growing in the moments when their eyes occasionally met and then quickly looked away, in those unspoken pauses.
Outside the window, the silver-white maglev train, like a giant dragon poised to pounce, silently glides into the platform.
Its sleek metal casing reflects a cold, avant-garde luster in the sunlight, symbolizing technology, speed, and the future.
It will carry these young people, full of hope and dreams, to a brand new and broader unknown stage.
Their shared university life is about to begin.
Chapter 25 First Meeting, the Roommates of the Crouching Dragon and the Phoenix Chick!
The slight tremor as the maglev train slowed down woke Lin Che from his dozing.
The view outside the window gradually cleared from a blurry stream of light into rows of skyscrapers.
We've arrived in Shanghai.
The train came to a smooth stop, and the airtight doors slid open silently, letting in a unique blend of dampness and bustling activity.
"I'm going to report to the breeding department now. We'll keep in touch via WeChat once I'm settled into my dorm!" Xu Qingyan stood gracefully opposite him, waving her hand. Her bright smile was particularly dazzling in the crowd.
"Okay, you too, be careful."
Lin Che nodded in response, watching the girl's figure disappear into the crowd before picking up his simple luggage and heading towards the dormitory area, following the directions on the electronic map on his admission notice.
The campus of Shanghai Elf University is surprisingly vast, exuding an air of wealth and power.
After walking through several lush tree-lined paths and around a huge battle center, he finally found his dormitory building.
Room 401.
The house number came into view clearly.
Lin Che stood at the door, took a deep breath, gripped the doorknob with his right hand, and gently pressed it down.
"Click."
The door was pushed open.
The entire room was laid out before them, and the faint sounds of conversation that had been falling abruptly ceased.
Three distinct gazes simultaneously locked onto this uninvited guest.
The dormitory was more spacious than expected, a standard four-person room with bunk beds and desks underneath, and a private bathroom and balcony. At this moment, a boy with a neat buzz cut was sitting at the table by the window. When he saw Lin Che, his eyes lit up, and he jumped down from the edge of the table.
"Hey, our new roommate's here!"
His voice was loud and clear, with a crispness characteristic of people from Beijing.
"My name is Chen Hao, and I'm from Beijing!"
The boy grinned, revealing two rows of white teeth, appearing extremely generous. As he spoke, he pointed his thumb, half-showing off, to his feet.
There, a young, azure-blue dragon spirit was holding a bright red apple, crunching away happily, with drops of juice still clinging to its lips.
"This is my partner, Baby Dragon!"
Lin Che's gaze lingered on the precious dragon for a moment.
The Eye of Truth will automatically activate.
A light blue data panel appeared in view.
【Pokémon: Baby Dragon】
[Potential Assessment: Dojo Level]
This evaluation is already among the top tier of freshmen. It seems that this roommate named Chen Hao comes from an extraordinary family background.
"My name is Zhang Wei."
A deep voice came from the corner.
Lin Che looked in the direction of the sound and saw an exceptionally burly boy leaning against the post of his bed. He had dark skin, strong features, sharp eyes, and exuded a focused aura that kept strangers at bay.
He didn't say much, only giving his name.
Beside him, on the open ground, a gray-skinned humanoid elf was silently performing a press. The muscles in its arms were bulging and bulging; with each lift of the dumbbells, the veins on its arms stood out, and sweat slid down its focused face, dripping onto the ground and leaving a small, dark stain.
It's wrist strength.
This focus and sense of power almost solidified into a tangible form.
"Hello, my name is Li Jin."
The last voice rang out, sounding somewhat gentle, even a little shy.
The speaker was a boy wearing glasses. He was sitting at his desk, on which were several thick professional books with titles such as "An Introduction to Pokemon Ecology" and "Pokemon Genetics and Evolution" printed on the covers.
When he saw Lin Che looking over, he pushed up his glasses on the bridge of his nose a little embarrassedly, revealing a clear and honest gaze behind the lenses.
"I... I come from a fairly ordinary family and don't have a starter Pokémon yet."
He frankly admitted that there was no sense of inferiority in his tone, only plans for the future.
"My goal is to study hard and strive to become an elf researcher in the future."
As soon as Li Jin finished speaking, the atmosphere in the entire dormitory fell silent for a moment.
"Hey, it's no big deal!"
The forthright Chen Hao was the first to break the silence. He waved his hand, walked over, and patted Li Jin's shoulder heavily, his chest thumping loudly.
"Our school has a field training camp, right? I'll help you out then, I guarantee I'll catch you a high-potential one!"
He spoke these words with absolute certainty and unwavering confidence.
Li Jin was clearly surprised to receive such a warm promise. He was stunned for a moment, then his face lit up with gratitude, and he quickly stood up.
"Thank you, thank you, Chen Hao."
"Don't mention it, we'll be roommates from now on!" Chen Hao waved his hand dismissively.
Looking at the scene before him, Lin Che couldn't help but smile.
He stepped forward and placed his luggage under the only empty bed.
"Hello, my name is Lin Che."
His self-introduction was simple and clear, and his voice was gentle, giving off a comfortable and approachable vibe.
With his arrival, the atmosphere in the dormitory became completely lively.