Chapter 940 An Opportunity!
“Why do you ask that?”
I was somewhat puzzled by Ming Ming’s question; after all, it was clear upon reflection who could be behind Tan Yun. Thus, this question shouldn’t have been asked at this moment.
“Because… the first person I thought of when I saw that massive ancient ice remains… was you. My intuition has always been accurate, and if I’m wrong, please forgive my boldness.”
I was quite surprised to look at her, but I still responded: “I can only say that it is certainly closely related to me.”
“Thank you for your answer, I understand now.”
“As long as you understand, that’s fine. After all, you seem to be a smart person. I wonder if you have anything else you need?” I asked.
I truly didn’t know why the other party was here; if it was just to form alliances, there was no need to go to such lengths.
“The next matter… is naturally a business discussion. Teaching Assistant Xiao Han should be quite interested, right?” Ming Xueming spoke.
After all, during this period, Millien’s work at the All-purpose Workshop was bound to be known. To establish the forge and stabilize its footing in the academy at this stage wasn’t an ordinary challenge.
“Business discussion? Then you should be looking for Millien, not me. My understanding of this matter is, in your words, quite… lightweight.”
“No, I think there is some strategic cooperation and layout on a macro level that would be very meaningful to discuss with you. After all, Millien is just an extension of your intentions; she ultimately serves you. We are genuinely seeking cooperation, and for this, we can provide you with a lot of conveniences.”
“Interesting… wouldn’t this damage the interests of the All-purpose Workshop? You don’t think we aren’t competitors, do you?” I asked with a smile.
“Just joking, I am no longer the president of the All-purpose Workshop. The interests we represent now do not purely represent the All-purpose Workshop. Although there will be quite a bit of pressure, this alone cannot shake our intention to cooperate.”
At this moment, Ming Xueming once again demonstrated how unfamiliar she was with the relationship between interests and personal feelings.
With a change in identity, she dared to come directly in front of me to exchange the benefits of the club for her own.
Indeed, each player is like this.
However, if one understands the composition of the All-purpose Workshop, it can actually be somewhat understood.
“You speak very sincerely.” I chuckled lightly.
But her sincerity was indeed genuine.
Thinking it can’t go wrong, I spoke again: “Since you also understand that I don’t grasp those convoluted details, then be more straightforward. What do you want?”
“We will establish a cooperative relationship with the Baking House to help you pave a solid path in the academy. To be honest, some methods Millien has exhibited during this time are still somewhat immature.”
“What do you want then?” I directly asked, ignoring the second half of Ming Xueming’s words.
Everyone has moments of immaturity, and Millien is no exception; her loyalty far outweighs her ability.
“Um… Expanding Realm.”
After a moment of contemplation, Ming Xueming gave three words.
However, these three words revealed her foresight regarding future matters.
“I have no doubt that you can keep most forces outside the academy at bay, from your relationship with that City Lord Ning to the areas developed as sanctuaries beyond Ning’s realm. Whether it’s the All-purpose Workshop or the Witch Secret Realm community, the resistance to enter is bound to be no less than that of the current Baking House.”
“And then?” I asked.
As I said before, Ming Xueming is a smart person; smart people prefer to have many friends and fewer enemies.
I even had reason to suspect that Ming Xueming deliberately gave up her position as president.
After all, she might want to do something outside her role as president before it ends.
“I am well aware that if you wish, the Baking House will soar the moment the constraints of the Expanding Realm are lifted in the academy. But that is not now. I think… this timeframe will also be my opportunity. I can guarantee this will be a collaboration led by your Baking House. I wonder if Teaching Assistant Xiao Jian would be willing to give us such an opportunity?”
When Ming Xueming said this, her position and tone were very low.
Because she could not see through the other party.
If it were before, it wouldn’t take long, just like a year ago, to understand her easily.
But now it’s different.
Even discussing this matter with her instructors might not help her understand anything.
At this moment, the little witch sitting in front of her seemed so ordinary and unremarkable, yet she was gradually distancing herself from her perception.
Just like ordinary students cannot see what people at their level are doing.
So she was genuinely scared.
After all, sometimes, self-awareness is a very important quality.
Whether the other party cares about you or whether they prove she has no value.
This time, the secret of the Ice Snow Throne taught her a lesson.
She came for an answer, and she got it.
It was a game controlled by the other party, a game set up by the Witch Academy.
Can this explain the situation?
To enter the game, one must see the larger trend.
The fundamental framework of reality is that ordinary people cannot compete against the extraordinary.
They are not targeting this Teaching Assistant named Yang Yuelan, but rather opposing the extraordinary with the bodies of ordinary people.
The situation is bound to fail, and the stance is bound to lose. Why not change quickly?
What use is there in clinging to a little face and comfort in front of you?
Only those outside the academy, who have never seen the power of the extraordinary, would think they can also do it.
While she hasn’t been trapped and before placing too much importance on many things, this is her only opportunity.
After all, in the end, villains truly do not realize they are wrong, or that they are destined to lose, do they?
They know, but they just cannot turn back.
“An opportunity…”
I looked at the almost overwhelming sincerity she displayed in her words, expressions, and gestures, no, this was already a clear indication.
Yet because of this, I found her truly interesting.
Indeed, I have too many people around me, to the point that the only ones I can use are Millien, Tan Wei, and a few others.
It’s believable; not only Ming Xueming sees this opportunity, others do too. However, they lack the courage and do not dare to undertake bold moves like Millien.
If Ming Xueming takes the lead and fires the first shot, everything afterward would be like a snowball… No, it’s not just an avalanche!
As it flows down, it will inevitably crush a large number of those small nuisances that rebel against it.
“Of course, I can give you the opportunity.” I stopped playing with the badge in my hand and tossed it to Ming Xueming.
Upon hearing my response, Ming Xueming immediately caught the token steadily.
Then she smiled because at this moment the thing in her hand was no longer just a badge; it was an opportunity!
And she…
Caught it!
…….
At this moment in the Primordial Dream Laboratory.
Under Principal Mei’s arrangement, they came again today.
And the Qi Observation Technique Instrument was almost fully tuned; it was undergoing the final adjustments, and if everything was fine, they could dismantle it and take it away.
Of course, after taking it away, it would no longer be returned to Principal Mei’s office/laboratory.
This instrument would be placed in a more suitable place for strategic observation of fortune levels for the Witch Academy.
Principal Mei has also revealed that with this Qi Observation Technique Instrument as the core of the experiment, they would further establish several projects centered on Qi Observation.
To deal with the complex and changing situation in the coming world.
It could be said that there are too many witches in the Witch Academy who are idle, really able to rally a group of witches with just a single call.
Just like when I was able to get a witch mentor to work for me as a student; isn’t that a good example?
After briefly explaining to Mu Li, Yan, and Conny what they needed to do next, they agreed.
This matter had already been mentioned by Principal Mei before they arrived.
Including… taking over the Primordial Dream Laboratory.
After all, under Heart Sense Body Cultivation, it is truly difficult to lie; it’s better to enter the main topic directly to win their understanding.
And they were very much in agreement.
After all, accepting the Primordial Dream Laboratory is not something they can do right now; they have much more to do, mastering the mature order of the dream realm and adapting to deep-level environments.
Of course, what’s more important is the development of their self-aware awakened body cultivation abilities.
They simply lack understanding of self-aware awakened body cultivation, making them feel quite unfamiliar when they come into contact with the dream realm.
Normally, if I were to use an analogy, considering dreams as reality, when a person has a clear self-awareness and skillfully masters their learning talents, they can quickly reach self-sufficiency in daily life, needing just effort and a bit of talent to learn anything.
But they could not do so; if I compared “dream realm” to learning how to ride a bicycle, then their idea of adapting is similar to adapting to the pain of falling.
Yet they don’t understand why a bike with two wheels can be ridden without falling.
If self-aware awakened body cultivation were to also be made an analogy, it would mean they have the talent for riding, and I can help them develop that talent by effectively helping them understand, master, and expand this talent.
Ultimately, it’s hidden in riding a bicycle (dream realm) to have their own understanding.
As for those without self-aware awakened body cultivation… their positioning is indeed somewhat awkward, but she has already come to terms with it.
It’s just talent; changing the way of understanding is merely a shortcut. She believes her efforts can reach the same height as talent.
Of course, what she values more is the tempering of her spirit and willpower that the primordial dream provides.
When she first encountered the primordial dream and fell flat on her face in the laboratory, she had already focused on this “tempering ground” for a long time.
She even wanted to promote it.
So she actually wants to take this opportunity to engage in a long-term tempering of herself, to learn and master this technique!
Whether she can innovate or draw analogies, she doesn’t care; she just wants to master this technique.
She hopes to help more body cultivators with this method, even if they are not witches involved in body cultivation, as this is a means to temper both mental strength and willpower!
Seeing it covetously – how to master it to find peace of mind?
In fact, the other two, namely Mu Li and Vanni, who have self-aware awakened body cultivation, also have similar thoughts.
However, they are more focused on innovating using the current body cultivation power after mastering these techniques.
After all, this power originates entirely from self-aware awakened body cultivation, making it easier to cooperate even if the two span a little far… but if combined, wouldn’t it be even more powerful?
Thus, there’s a kind of competitive consciousness hidden between Ling and Vanni.
This is a spontaneous, resonant idea, a kind of mutual understanding shared among body cultivators.
“Xiao Lan~ The final adjustments are all fine, hehe!”
At this moment, the witch sisters busy with the Qi Observation Technique Instrument joyfully announced to me.
After all, as the overall framework and application design team for the Qi Observation Technique Instrument, they would take the leading role in the follow-up related topics!
Once the project is completed, they could add a glorious chapter to their life resume!
“Then congratulations on the successful completion of your project!” I also congratulated them.
After a cheer, several witch sisters ran over to whisper to me.
“Xiao Lan~ After this adjustment is finished, we’re planning to hold a celebration party. Do you want to come?”
“Well~ that’s a bit complicated; I can’t leave for now.”
“A clone will work too! If this gathering doesn’t have you, Little Tao, it really lacks meaning!”
“Okay… I can send a clone over, or… you can just randomly bring a clone over? After all, I have more clones in the academy now.”
“How can you just bring over any clone! Such a meaningful scene should definitely be present at the moment!”
“Fine, fine, I really can’t do anything about you~ then let’s do it like this~”
After making the agreement, they happily went to dismantle the instrument.
At this moment, the three body cultivation witches also gathered around since they were not without curiosity.
“Little Tao, what are they doing? Is the project finished?”
“Um, a highly confidential experimental project. You don’t need to help them; this is an observation instrument that has been debugged, and the core components can’t even be disassembled. Transporting them requires a temporally stable instance realm for loading.”
After briefly explaining to them what I could say, we quickly proceeded with our experimental steps.
However, this time was not a hands-on operation right away; we began with theoretical explanations since this experimental phase was somewhat rushed. However, rush has already become my normal.
As long as I teach them.
For efficiency, I even activated two temporary clones to provide separate guidance to the three witches.
As for myself… of course, I would teach them in person.
After all, the inherent talent gap among witches necessitates higher-level professional guidance.
The other two witches also understood this.
