Necromancer: I Am A Disaster Chapter 73 - Everything Within Expectation

At the Office of Academic Affairs, Director Qiu stood respectfully to the side. Seated behind the desk was none other than Bai Yiyuan.

Lin Moyu arrived, momentarily surprised to see him there—though his expression hardly changed.

“Greetings, White God. Director Qiu.”

Bai Yiyuan chuckled, motioning for Lin Moyu to come closer, “I saw the trial recordings. Quite the performance.”

So that was why he was summoned.

Lin Moyu’s voice was calm, “I only did what was necessary.”

The trial’s goal had been to obtain the Mermaid’s Tears. Lin Moyu still didn’t know what they were for, but if the academy valued them, they had to be important.

Bai Yiyuan’s smile deepened. Humility in victory, composure in defeat—it was the mark of someone destined to stand at the top.

“Do you know what the Mermaid’s Tears are for?”

Lin Moyu shook his head.

Bai Yiyuan smiled, “Actually, few people who joined the trial know their purpose. They’re connected to the success rate of awakening a talent during the second class awakening.”

Lin Moyu’s eyes flickered.

The second class awakening had an incredibly low chance of granting a talent—one in ten thousand.

He’d assumed it was purely a matter of luck. He hadn’t expected that certain items could increase those odds.

Though inwardly surprised, his face remained impassive, his gaze steady as ever.

When he failed to see even the slightest reaction in Lin Moyu’s eyes, Bai Yiyuan felt a hint of disappointment.

“Of course, the Mermaid’s Tear aren’t the only item that can aid in awakening a talent, but they’re among the easiest to acquire.”

“We calculated the time and location of Mermaid Island’s appearance. Unfortunately, the Sakura Kingdom did the same—the trial nearly ended in failure.”

“Fortunately, you were there. You made a great contribution this time.”

“In the Shenxia Empire, offenses are punished, and merits rewarded impartially.”

“Is there any reward you desire? As long as it’s within my power, I’ll see it done.”

Though he’d said much, those last two sentences carried the real weight.

Lin Moyu thought for a moment before speaking, “Can you help me find someone?”

Bai Yiyuan let out a knowing laugh, “I knew you’d ask that. You already went to the Office of Academic Affairs to search, didn’t you?”

“Your sister, Lin Mohan, enrolled in the academy last year. Then, earlier this year, she joined Chuangshen Institute. That’s why you couldn’t find her information.”

“When a student joins Chuangshen Institute, their information is erased from the academy’s general records.”

For the first time, Lin Moyu’s composure cracked—a flicker of shock flashing through his eyes, “She joined Chuangshen Institute?”

Chuangshen Institute. The most elite, most mysterious institute within the academy. Gaining entry was unimaginably difficult.

It was Jiang Taotao’s ultimate goal, the height Ning Yiyi urged him to one day reach.

In his mind, Chuangshen Institute had always been shrouded in mystery.

And now, to learn his sister had joined it…

A question surfaced. How?

In less than half a year after enrolling, his sister entered Chuangshen Institute.

Even the academy’s own nurtured talents, like Jiang Taotao, weren’t able to achieve such a feat.

How did she accomplish it?

Bai Yiyuan spoke calmly, “It’s true—Lin Mohan has joined Chuangshen Institute. But according to the rules, I’m not allowed to disclose any information about the institute.”

“If you want answers, you’ll have to join Chuangshen Institute yourself and ask your sister directly.”

“Until then, you likely won’t have the chance to see her.”

Lin Moyu asked without hesitation, “How do I join Chuangshen Institute?”

Already prepared for this, Bai Yiyuan tapped a few times on his communicator. A notification popped up on Lin Moyu’s device.

“I’ve sent you the requirements. Check them when you have time.”

“I was going to inform you about your sister regardless, so this doesn’t count as your reward. You can ask for something else.”

Lin Moyu considered briefly, “I want a Cooldown Charm.”

Director Qiu’s expression shifted subtly, a trace of amusement flashing in his eyes.

Bai Yiyuan slapped the table and burst out laughing, “Old Qiu, didn’t I tell you?”

Director Qiu chuckled, “Sir, your foresight is as sharp as ever. You called it.”

Bai Yiyuan had clearly anticipated both request.

He looked at Lin Moyu with a teasing grin, “Do you know how valuable a Cooldown Charm is? Even an elementary one isn’t something you can just buy.”

Lin Moyu nodded.

He was well aware. Even the academic trade office had none in stock.

Bai Yiyuan’s tone turned serious, “Let’s be clear. You did excellently in the grand examination and claimed the title of imperial top scorer. All the rewards you earned have already been distributed—that matter’s closed.”

“As for the trial, your performance was solid, but not quite enough to warrant an Elementary Cooldown Charm.”

“I do have a mission at hand. Complete it, and I’ll see to it you get one.”

Lin Moyu’s eyes brightened, “Alright.”

With an Elementary Cooldown Charm, things would become far easier for him.

If he could raid dungeons repeatedly in short intervals, his leveling speed would skyrocket.

Bai Yiyuan added, “But before you can take on this mission, you’ll need to reach level 20 first.”

“As for how to level up efficiently, you can consult Director Qiu—he’s an expert in that area.”

“Alright. Once you hit level 20, contact me.”

At this moment, a notification sounded from Lin Moyu’s communicator. Bai Yiyuan’s contact data had been sent over.

Level 20, contact Bai Yiyuan, get a Cooldown Charm, then Join Chuangshen Institute and look for his sister.

A clear goal took shape in Lin Moyu’s mind.

After Bai Yiyuan left, Director Qiu finally relaxed into his chair, a faint smile on his face.

From Bai Yiyuan’s attitude alone, it was obvious how highly he regarded this young man.

Director Qiu knew Bai Yiyuan’s temperament better than most. In all these years, he had never seen him treat anyone this kindly.

Even the most gifted students in Chuangshen Institute barely caught his attention. Yet Lin Moyu had done what others couldn't, outshining the academy’s brightest.

If he didn’t know Lin Moyu’s background, Director Qiu might’ve suspected the boy was Bai Yiyuan’s illegitimate son.

Director Qiu smiled, “There are plenty of ways to level up, but the fastest is solo dungeon runs.”

“Of course, the risk is high—especially in higher-difficulty dungeons. That’s why most people stick to ordinary difficulty for safety.”

“Besides dungeons, you’ll find wild elite monster zones scattered throughout. But those places attract a lot of people, and fights over territory are common.”

“Then there’s hunting wild bosses. Those are rare, but the EXP gain is considerable—far more than dungeon bosses—and they drop excellent equipment.”

“But wild bosses are usually claimed by the major guilds. Ordinary class users don’t even know their respawn times.”

Director Qiu went on to list several leveling methods.

Apart from dungeon raids, which were relatively reliable, the rest were impractical—at least for Lin Moyu.

Lin Moyu understood this well. The advice was tailored for ordinary class users, not someone like him.

Still, he listened patiently.

Even if it wasn’t immediately useful, knowledge was still knowledge. One day, it might come in handy.

For example, this was the first time he’d heard of elite monster zones. That alone made the lengthy explanation worth it.

Director Qiu spoke for a full ten minutes, barely pausing for breath. In the end, when he saw that Lin Moyu hadn’t reacted at all, he finally gave up with a wry smile.

“White God was right—you really don’t talk much. I admit defeat. I won’t keep teasing you.”

“Give me your ID card. I’ll handle the procedures for you.”

Lin Moyu passed over his card, and Director Qiu swiftly processed everything. Then, he handed over a peculiar-looking Teleportation Stone.

“This is a Dungeon Hall Teleportation Stone. Within the academy grounds, you can use it to teleport directly into the Dungeon Hall.”

“If you want to raid dungeons, that’s your entry point.”

“Oh—and one more thing. This Teleportation Stone cost 1,000 points. It’s already been deducted from your account.”

In the academy, everything came at a price.

If you wanted something, you had to pay for it—with labor, points, or gold coins.

There was no such thing as a free lunch.

After leaving the Office of Academic Affairs, Lin Moyu’s first thought was to contact Ning Yiyi.

After all, he’d promised to help her with leveling. He wasn’t the type to go back on his word.

Just as he was about to reach out, his communicator vibrated.

A message came through from Ning Yiyi: “I’m busy. I’ll be away for a few days. I’ll contact you when I’m back.”