Chapter 603: Song Junlang Returns
Even though Yu Mei seemed to still harbor very large suspicions toward Song Junlang, it was understandable. In the eyes of most outsiders, Song Junlang was someone who used the fact that he was close to the dean to get an idle job like the Logistics Department Head.
Even fewer people knew that Song Junlang was a year leader many years ago, and had been looked upon well by countless people. It was a pity the new star fell so much. Even if many people felt it was a pity before, after so many years, no one remembered his decorated past.
Song Junlang had been researching in the New World. Xiao Lin did not know if Song Junlang had completed part of his research or had rushed back because he heard of Xiao Lin’s matter. No matter what, Xiao Lin had a surprising amount of trust in the una.s.suming man.
Xiao Lin did encounter some problems checking out of the place. w.a.n.g Shengming was obviously unwilling to allow Xiao Lin to leave. He intensely argued with the president. Even if the president’s authority was the greatest outside of the dean within the academy, it did not mean that the old lecturers would be afraid of him. Of course, it was because the president’s usual kindly baby-face made him appear very friendly.
In the end, the president managed to convince w.a.n.g Shengming by promising more budget for w.a.n.g Shengming’s research. After leaving, the president explained to Xiao Lin, “Even if I could just command him, that might leak to the dean’s ears. Of course, I mean the temporary dean. That would not be ideal.”
That was the second time the president had mentioned the temporary dean. Even if the president had been well-mannered, he still had a bitter smile on his face, showing that the matter could be more severe than Xiao Lin thought.
“Surely that old fart isn’t trying to replace you?!” Xiao Lin was shocked and angered.
“It’s not to that degree. Even though the president is appointed by the dean, trying to replace him before his term ends would not be possible without a good enough reason.” The one who spoke was Yu Mei. As someone in the old dean’s camp with the president, it was natural she was angered, but she was helpless as she said, “That old fart has started to investigate a lot of old matters during this time. All the orders we have issued are all recorded, and now a specialized person is checking on whether the orders were reasonable or if they were allowed. Of course, it’s not just us… Basically, he’s trying to look for any holes. Otherwise, how could he have a good reason to replace anyone?”
“Yu Mei, be careful with your words. This is still the academy.” The president was unhappy with Yu Mei calling the temporary dean an old fart.
“Tch, you’re way too careful with the way you do things! Just like w.a.n.g Shengming earlier, he kept on talking about forbidden spells. Wasn’t he just trying to gain something from you? Everyone knows of your relationship with Xiao Lin, or he wouldn’t have dared to stop you.”
The president bitterly smiled as he shook his head.
However, that point was not wrong; the president and Yu Mei were like two polar opposites. Yu Mei was someone who did as she wanted, not caring about the consequences, while the president was someone who would think everything through and move carefully.
Xiao Lin did not have anything to say, and the two of them were at least consistent in one point, which was to not let Xiao Lin know too much about the situation in the New World.
After the two of them left, Xiao Lin went back to the dormitory to change his clothes. Cla.s.s was still in session, so he could not go look for Gu Xiaoyue. Therefore, Xiao Lin went straight to the Logistics Department.
The entrance was open, signifying there was someone inside. Other than Xiao Lin, only Song Junlang would be free enough to run there normally. Pushing the door and going in, Xiao Lin did not bother being too polite since that place was practically a second home to him. He walked past the familiar path between the strange vegetation, pa.s.sing the courtyard before he arrived at a small room at the back. After that, he was scared stiff by something two hundred meters away.
At some point, a pond had been dug up in front of the room, and the clear blue water reflected the sunlight. However, that was not the important point. In the pond was a ma.s.sive creature that looked like a squid. It had a jet black and smooth body, and over ten tentacles were dancing in the air.
Xiao Lin was no stranger to that thing. Back when Poseidon’s seal had weakened on Earth, a similar monster had appeared. Back then, Silverlight told him that it was a guardian of Poseidon. After Poseidon’s seal was renewed, the guardians completely disappeared. After that, Xiao Lin understood that a few of the academies had worked together to kill off those monsters, and split up the remains to research on.
Song Junlang had unique insights when it came to rare species, which was why under the president and the old dean’s recommendations, Song Junlang managed to enter the research center despite opposition from a lot of people. They even started to research ancient beasts with him as the core.
That was all news that Xiao Lin already knew, but the question was, surely Song Junlang’s progress was too shocking. In just a few months of research, he managed to replicate that monster?
Even though the squid might be bigger than a regular squid, it still could not compare to a real guardian. When the two eyes on that creature’s forehead saw Xiao Lin approaching, it suddenly let out a sharp cry as it waved its ma.s.sive tentacles in the air, splashing water everywhere.
Song Junlang failed to push it down a few times, and he angrily took out a ma.s.sive needle that was almost two meters long and pierced it right into the squid’s body, injecting an unknown blue liquid inside. After a while, the squid finally quieted down, and sank to the depths to sleep.
Song Junlang then waved at Xiao Lin, motioning for him to go over, mumbling, “You really caused me a lot of trouble. I took a few hours to finally calm this guy down, but your arrival caused it to go crazy again. This beast’s perception is pretty sharp. Do you have some familiar feeling to it?”
Song Junlang cast a suspicious gaze, measuring Xiao Lin. Xiao Lin could not resist as his body let out a cold shudder, taking two steps back before warning, “Don’t even think about doing anything to me. If you want my blood, or want me to drink its blood, that’s absolutely impossible and out of the question!”
“Don’t worry. I won’t draw your blood with this.” Song Junlang threw that shockingly big needle aside.
“Anything else is not allowed as well!”
“I don’t even need your blood. What are you afraid of? I just need your DNA.”
“Don’t even think about getting a single hair from me!” Xiao Lin was very annoyed.
“You really aren’t a good friend.” Song Junlang mumbled before keeping his things and walking back into the room. After two steps, he suddenly thought of something before turning around and asking, “Hold on, why did you come to my place?”
The corner of Xiao Lin’s mouth twitched as he said, “So I really was making too much about it. You didn’t come back because you heard about my matters.”
Song Junlang laughed, waving his hand. “That’s not the case, I came back to settle this guy down. It’s still too young, and not used to the New World’s environment. I can also help you with your problems on the way.”
So it was just on the way…
Xiao Lin cursed in his heart, and did not bother with any more nonsense as he said in a straightforward manner, “The last time, I asked you to check on Gu Xiaoyue and her sister’s bloodline. Are there any results?”
Song Junlang was a little surprised, as he thought that Xiao Lin would ask about Xiao Lin’s own matters, but Xiao Lin obviously seemed to feel that Gu Xiaoyue was more important. Song Junalng fell silent for a moment before patting off the water from his body, saying, “Follow me inside first.”
Song Junlang’s guest room was a mess like always. After all, no other guests came other than Xiao Lin. Thankfully, Xiao Lin would occasionally clean up the dust, ensuring it was not too inhospitable.
After entering, Song Junlang carefully closed the door and windows under Xiao Lin’s curious gaze. He produced a few magic scrolls and opened them on the walls. All of them glowed in different lights. Layers of light blue, deep green or purple magical protections started to rise, and the entire room was encased in a vibrant and colorful, dream-like world.
“A protective magical array?” Xiao Lin looked aat Song Junlang, and asked, “Who are you protecting yourself against?”
“It’s just some precautions,” Song Junlang said casually.
“The temporary dean?” Xiao Lin answered.
“Quit it. This first-year student is really too nosy!” Song Junlang did not have the composure of the dean, and scolded Xiao Lin outright.
Sitting down, Song Junlang’s expression seemed to be much more relaxed, seemingly thanks to the magical protection. However, he sighed with a pained look. “The magical scrolls are all high-tier ones, so they aren’t cheap.”
“Don’t you have a lot of money?” The profits from the bet at Century Casino were definitely not small.
“Do you think scientific research is cheap? If not for the price that was paid before, how could all those spells and equipment that people use now exist?” Song Junlang said.
Xiao Lin did not want to continue skirting around the topic. “Fine, I’ll just transfer the money to you. I did ask you for help.”
“It’s twelve thousand New Dollars in total. After that, there’s travel expenses, lots of work fees, and labor costs. I’ll give you a discount, so fifteen thousand New Dollars will do. I know you have a lot of money, so this shouldn’t be much.” Song Junlang did not hesitate to mention the price.
“You’ve already prepared it.” Xiao Lin’s mouth twitched, looking at Song Junlang’s face who seemed to be waiting for the money. He wanted to throw a brick over at him.