Chapter 35: Leaving Nuoding Academy
By the time Lin Mo had almost finished packing his luggage, Wang Sheng finally could not hold back anymore. He voiced the confusion that had been building in his heart.
"Lin Mo, you... what are you doing? Packing your things?
There are still several days before the semester ends and the holiday starts. Are you planning to leave the academy early and begin your holiday in advance?"
Hearing Wang Sheng's question, Lin Mo's hands paused slightly. He turned around, looked at Wang Sheng, nodded first, then shook his head.
That only made Wang Sheng even more confused. He scratched his head and asked, "What does that even mean, nodding and shaking your head at the same time?"
Lin Mo looked at Wang Sheng's puzzled face and said slowly, "I am leaving the academy early.
But it is not to start my holiday early. I have already applied to the Dean for early graduation, and he has already approved it."
He paused, his gaze sweeping across Dormitory Seven, where he had lived for more than a year. His tone remained calm.
"After I finish packing, I will leave Nuoding Academy directly."
"Early graduation?!" Wang Sheng nearly jumped off his bed, his face full of disbelief. "You... you're graduating early? Why so suddenly?"
He had originally thought Lin Mo would be like Tang San and Xiao Wu, staying at Nuoding Academy until graduating normally around the age of 12, then heading to an Intermediate academy.
He never expected Lin Mo to leave this soon.
Lin Mo had enrolled for less than a year, yet he was already graduating and leaving.
The news came so suddenly that Wang Sheng found it hard to accept for a moment.
He opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something, but did not know where to begin.
While continuing to pack a few smaller items, Lin Mo explained slowly, "It has been almost a year since I left Emperor Village to come out and study.
I want to use this holiday to go back and report my safety to Village Chief Grandpa, the one who adopted me."
His voice was steady and calm.
"I have become a true Spirit Master now. It is time for me to go back and tell him this good news in person, so he can be happy too."
Hearing Lin Mo's explanation, the shock on Wang Sheng's face gradually faded, replaced by understanding.
He nodded hard, forced a smile, and said, "So that's how it is... then you definitely should go back! Congratulations, Lin Mo! You've officially become a Spirit Master!"
He was genuinely happy for Lin Mo, but at the same time, a surge of motivation rose in his heart.
"After I go with the academy hunting team this time and successfully obtain my first spirit ring, I will also become a Spirit Master!
When that happens, I will definitely cultivate hard and try to... try to catch up to your pace, even if it's just a little!"
Wang Sheng said this with very little confidence.
He knew very well how huge the talent gap between him and Lin Mo was. Catching up was easier said than done, almost as hard as ascending to the heavens.
But that did not stop him from treating Lin Mo as a goal, something to push himself forward.
Hearing Wang Sheng's words, a gentle smile appeared on Lin Mo's face.
He stopped what he was doing, looked at Wang Sheng, and said sincerely, "Congratulations to you in advance as well. I hope your hunt goes smoothly and that you obtain a spirit ring that suits you."
He thought for a moment, then added, "By the way, I have a suggestion regarding your first spirit ring choice. Do you want to hear it?"
The moment he heard that, Wang Sheng's eyes lit up. He nodded quickly.
"Yes! Of course! Lin Mo, tell me!"
Lin Mo's strength and insight were publicly recognized as the best in Dormitory Seven.
Lin Mo looked at Wang Sheng and asked seriously, "Have you already decided your future cultivation path? Will you be a Power Attack System Spirit Master or an Agility Attack System Spirit Master?"
Wang Sheng puffed out his chest proudly and answered without hesitation, "Decided! Power Attack System Spirit Master!
My War Tiger Spirit was born to be a Power Attack System Spirit Master!"
Lin Mo nodded. He was not surprised by Wang Sheng's choice.
After thinking for a moment, he said slowly, "Since you chose the Power Attack System, then when you go to obtain your next spirit ring, if possible, try to hunt Feline Spirit Beasts, ones similar to your Spirit."
"Spirit rings produced by Spirit Beasts of the same source are often more compatible with your Spirit in terms of attributes, and the Spirit Ability you get is usually more suitable for you too."
He continued, "Of course, if you cannot find a particularly suitable Feline Spirit Beast, then take a step back and choose a spirit ring from a Strength type Spirit Beast."
"Strength is the foundation of a Power Attack System Spirit Master."
"A spirit ring that directly enhances strength, or comes with a strong attack effect, will be a big boost for you at this stage."
Wang Sheng carefully thought over Lin Mo's words. The more he thought about them, the brighter his tiger like eyes became.
Feline Spirit Beasts, Strength type Spirit Beasts... both directions were indeed very compatible with his War Tiger Spirit.
"I understand!" Wang Sheng slapped his thigh hard, gratitude clear on his face. "Lin Mo, thank you! When I get to the Soul Hunting Forest, I will look for a suitable Spirit Beast in those directions!"
Seeing that Wang Sheng had accepted his suggestion, Lin Mo smiled too. This was all he could do to help him.
In the end, the path of a Spirit Master had to be walked step by step by oneself.
After packing everything, Lin Mo lifted the bundle onto his back.
He glanced around Dormitory Seven, where he had lived for more than a year, and an unavoidable trace of reluctance rose in his heart.
He took a deep breath, reached into his robes, and took out a gold coin. With a casual flick, he tossed it to Wang Sheng.
Wang Sheng instinctively reached out and caught it. Looking at the heavy gold coin in his palm, confusion appeared on his face again.
"Lin Mo, this is...?"
Lin Mo looked at him and explained calmly, "I am not going to wait for everyone from Dormitory Seven to come back after class."
"I will be leaving the academy directly in a moment."
He paused, and his voice lowered slightly.
"Parting always makes people feel reluctant. I do not really like those sentimental face to face farewell scenes."
"So..."
He pointed at the gold coin in Wang Sheng's hand and continued, "Please help me arrange a farewell meal and treat everyone to something good."
"Consider it... a small token of thanks for everyone's care over the past year."
Among all the Work Study Students in Dormitory Seven, aside from Xiao Wu who was in the same grade, Wang Sheng was the one Lin Mo was most familiar with and spoke with the most every day.
So after his departure, Lin Mo entrusted this matter to Wang Sheng.
Wang Sheng lowered his head and looked at the gold coin in his hand. He stayed silent for a long time.
In the end, he nodded heavily and said in a slightly muffled but very firm voice, "Alright! Don't worry! Leave it to me!"
"I will definitely gather everyone and make it a lively meal!"
"Mm, I will leave it to you then." Lin Mo nodded, a relieved smile appearing on his face.
Everything that needed to be explained had been explained.
The people he needed to say goodbye to... he had also said goodbye to in this indirect way.
Lin Mo no longer hesitated. Carrying his luggage on his back, he let out a soft breath.
"I'm leaving."
Then he turned around and strode away without hesitation.
Wang Sheng stood there, watching Lin Mo's back disappear at the dormitory entrance.
He opened his mouth, but in the end no words came out.
He only waved his hand hard, silently seeing Lin Mo off.
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