What if I don't want to ascend to immortality?

Chapter 36 New Record

Fang Min convened an emergency meeting and established a telepathic communication connection, temporarily ignoring Han Jie.

Han Jie sat there bored, so he took out his phone.

He then noticed that the Linglongxin app icon on his phone had a red dot, indicating that there were more than twenty notifications.

He thought about it and realized that even if all the bounty requests he had made had been received, there shouldn't have been so many notifications. He figured that if he hadn't turned off the blocking, the telepathic calls would have been going off like crazy.

Upon opening it, sure enough, apart from two bounty payment notifications, all the messages were private messages from the same account, asking for his contact information or to anonymously bridge the divine sense frequency through the Linglong Heart.

Clicking on the account's information revealed that it was the payer of one of the recently received bounties, and the nickname used in Linglongxin was Songzhumei.

The other party's account has very high privileges, with a dazzling array of badges hanging behind it. Some of them are even beyond the highest level of paid membership, making them veterans on Linglongxin.

Not wanting to rashly communicate with outsiders through telepathy, Han Jie hesitated for a moment before giving the other party his telepathic account number.

The most popular and widely used remote instant messaging tool right now is called ShunTong, and LingXun is roughly equivalent to ShunTong within the small circle of spiritual practitioners. However, Han Jie isn't very interested in strangers, and currently only has Meng Qingtong as a friend.

The other person had probably been waiting for his message, because they sent a friend request in less than two minutes.

The other party's psychic communication account is also called Songzhumei. There is more personal information on this side, and it can also be seen that the location is in the central area of ​​Dongding City.

I just accepted your friend request, and then a voice call came through.

He glanced at Fang Min, who was focused on the meeting, and then put the phone to his ear to answer it.

"Hello, you must be Han, the one Linglong loves, right?"

Too lazy to think of a nickname, and unwilling to reveal his real name to the world, he just randomly filled in a homonym of his surname.

"Yes, it's me. And you are?"

"I am the pine, bamboo, and plum blossom in Linglong Heart. In reality, I am the major shareholder of Linglong Heart's operating company. My name is Dong Suihan. My name also contains the character 'Han'. You see, we are quite destined to meet."

Han Jie said calmly, "My surname is Han, and my name is Han Jie. I have no interest in working for the company."

"Oh, I know, I know. How could a cultivator with your genius-level knowledge be willing to waste time in such a small place? Then, may I ask where you are currently employed?"

Han Jie looked at Fang Min, who was still in a meeting, and smiled, "To be honest, I'm looking for a job, but I'm not good enough for high-level positions."

The voice on the other end immediately rose eight octaves, filled with excitement: "Would you be interested in taking a position at the Spirit Academy? The Spirit Science Institute is also an option. The Spirit Heart is just a small experiment we're doing in the information industry; it's not my main job."

"The Spirit Academy?" Han Jie's eyes lit up. He thought that since this person happened to be the vice dean or department head of the Second Academy, he could at least have one more supporter.

Unfortunately, with a one in seven chance, he wasn't so lucky this time.

"I am the vice dean of the Third Spirit Academy in Dongding City—ah, the top academy currently ranked second in the entire region—and I also serve as an honorary advisor to the Spirit Science Academy. With just a letter of recommendation from me, you can choose to work either of these two places without any problem. I very much hope you can come and work here; the salary and everything else are negotiable. You don't know, the field of spiritual theory hasn't produced any truly extraordinary geniuses for many years. Those mediocre people are simply squandering the people's money!"

Han Jie had once heard Meng Qingtong speak with considerable pride about the general ranking of the Spirit Academy.

The Second Hospital is currently the undisputed number one, while the Third Hospital and the First Hospital are vying for the runner-up position. Therefore, Dong Suihan's claim of being ranked second is just a way of putting on a veneer of prestige.

Unfortunately, Han Jie wasn't really looking for a job. He just wanted to observe Dongding and, incidentally, keep an eye on the little girl with the Ten Thousand Demons Inducing spell inside her that he didn't trust.

"Sorry, I'm waiting for the job application results. I believe that with my abilities, I should be able to succeed."

"That's not a problem. No matter what offer they give you, I'll double it!" Dong Suihan's tone immediately became anxious. "I can also provide you with the best research environment. You can ask around; the academic atmosphere of our Third Academy has always been the best among the seven academies. That's why it affects our practical evaluation and we haven't been able to get first place. Believe me, other jobs aren't suitable for you."

“I also feel that I am very suitable for a job at the college. So, I am currently applying for a job at the Second College. Dean Fang is in a meeting, and he should give me a reply after the meeting.”

The other side quieted down.

After a few dozen seconds, Dong Suihan sighed deeply, "Fang Min, she is capable, and in terms of ranking, the Second Academy is indeed a level above us. However, the core members and teaching style there are mainly practical, and we academics are not valued by them."

"Actually, theoretical research is just a little trick I use to earn some pocket money," Han Jie said with a smile. "I'm more interested in practical application. Before I came here to apply for a job, I had just gotten into a fight with that famous Professor Liu from the Second Academy."

"Liu? Is that strange girl, Liu Sheng Meng?"

"Correct."

"May I ask who won?"

"If I can't even beat that little girl, how can I face anyone applying for a job at the Second Hospital?"

Dong Suihan swallowed hard and tentatively asked, "If I offered you five times your salary and bonuses, would you consider coming to our Third Hospital?"

Han Jie looked at Fang Min thoughtfully, "You're just a vice dean, do you have that much power?"

Hearing a glimmer of hope, Dong Suihan hurriedly said, "Of course there is. I'm in charge of the faculty and academic affairs of the three academies, and I can even subsidize your salary and bonuses from my company, without having to touch the funds allocated by the higher authorities. Besides, based on the few problems you solved on the Linglong Heart, you wouldn't get a lower salary at the Lingke Academy. Who would dare to object?"

"Shameless old man who doesn't tell the truth." Fang Min finished the meeting and said with a half-smile from behind his desk, "He dares to give you such a guarantee only because the Dean of the Third Hospital is his former student. Old Dong retired from the position of dean himself, so he's practically the supreme ruler of the Third Hospital. His words do carry weight. Do you want to consider it?"

"We'll see," Han Jie said dismissively, then rudely hung up and asked, "Dean Fang, when can I start the exam?"

“Such a sought-after genius, if I delay sending you to the Third Hospital, wouldn’t I become the biggest sinner in the history of the Second Hospital? Wouldn’t Old Dong laugh at me for decades?” She made a seemingly casual joke, saying, “Come find me here again at two o’clock this afternoon, and I’ll take you there.”

"it is good."

Seeing Han Jie get up to leave, Fang Min spoke up again: "Wait, you probably don't have anything else to do anyway, would you mind talking to me?"

He hesitated for a moment, then sat back down in his original spot.

"Should we let Xiaotong know that you're applying for a job? Several vice deans value her highly, and her coming to support you is a plus."

"No need."

"So simple?"

"I have my own plans. I don't want her to know too soon."

"Oh..." Fang Min trailed off with a rising tone, then said, "You still want to give her a surprise?"

Han Jie nodded.

But his real reason was to create a fait accompli so that Meng Qingtong would not have to persuade him again and again.

He was afraid that he would be easily swayed and persuaded by Meng Qingtong.

Since he's going to come to the Second Affiliated Hospital no matter what, he should at least become a teacher.

Afterwards, Fang Min tried to subtly probe for some important information about him, but Han Jie had lived with the quick-witted Meng Qingtong for a while and was able to handle it skillfully without revealing any flaws.

In the end, Fang Min wanted to invite him to lunch so they could continue chatting, but Han Jie wasn't interested and declined directly.

After leaving the dean's office, Han Jie did not leave the Second Hospital, but went to the famous Guanding Tower.

He stood on the rooftop facing the side of the East Cauldron, gazing quietly for a long time. It wasn't until lunch break, when many students came up in twos and threes, intending to eat while looking at the cauldron, that he quietly left.

The Second Hospital occupies a vast area, and since Han Jie had nowhere else to go at the moment, he simply wandered around inside, getting a feel for the work environment beforehand. Three minutes to two, Han Jie knocked on the door of the dean's office and went inside.

Fang Min had already prepared the relevant materials and handed him a form, asking him to memorize the information inside.

Han Jie looked at it; the forged information was becoming increasingly detailed and realistic. Once his teaching career began, having his identity information verified firsthand at the Second Academy would be like adding a very reliable layer of insurance.

He nodded his thanks, and then went downstairs to the conference room with Fang Min.

There weren't many examiners inside, only a refined-looking young man. Hearing Fang Min call him "Little Gu," Han Jie realized that this must be Gu Shuangjin, the youngest vice president parachuted into the Second Hospital.

The three individuals who broke the age record for four consecutive years exhibited three distinctly different temperaments.

Meng Qingtong is a vibrant and enthusiastic tomboy, Liu Shengmeng seems to be the embodiment of pride and dignity, while Gu Shuangjin looks like a very gentle, kind, and friendly neighbor.

Their only commonality is their exceptional talent.

Fang Min placed the materials in front of Gu Shuangjin, bowed his head, smiled and gave her a few words of advice, then turned and left.

Han Jie sat silently opposite him, waiting for him to speak.

Gu Shuangjin quickly glanced at the forms, tossed them aside, and said with a smile, "Han Jie, do you know Dong Suihan?"

"Ah."

He nodded, didn't ask anything more, glanced at his watch, and said, "You can rest for a while; the other examiner will be here soon."

Han Jie took out his phone.

He believes that, at least in terms of using mobile phones, he has rapidly integrated into this era.

Shortly after, the meeting room door opened.

A tall, thin middle-aged man carrying an old-fashioned briefcase hurried in. Wiping his sweat, he sat down next to Gu Shuangjin and asked, "Where's Xiao Han? Has he arrived?"

"There he is."

Han Jie looked up and observed for a moment.

The spiritual energy sensed that this person was probably over seventy years old, but he looked to be less than forty. By the standards of this world, he was considered an extremely powerful cultivator.

But he didn't like the look in her eyes right now; it was even more intense than the looks of the women who had asked him for his phone number before.

He recognized the person's identity, but there was nothing to say.

No matter how much competition there is between the Spirit Academy members, they are still brother units within the same system, so there's nothing surprising about Dong Suihan appearing here.

But Dong Suihan was very surprised.

He looked down at the form for a while, then looked up at him for a while, then looked down at the form again, repeating this several times before finally asking incredulously, "Xiao Han, are you really only eighteen years old?"

Han Jie sighed inwardly, but remained calm on the surface and nodded.

"A genius of unparalleled talent! A genius of unparalleled talent indeed!"

Gu Shuangjin turned her head and said gently, "Old Dong, don't get agitated."

"How could I not be excited? How could I not be excited! You..." Dong Suihan paused, as if remembering why she was there, and asked while sighing and shaking her head, "Xiao Han, you're only eighteen years old. Are all those problem-solving methods under your account on Linglong Heart really things you came up with yourself?"

Han Jie said calmly, "I was born an orphan, I'm self-taught, and I have no one to rely on. Who else could possibly help me think of things?"

"Look, look, what does it mean that the fragrance of plum blossoms comes from bitter cold!" Dong Suihan excitedly slammed his hand on the table. "There are fewer and fewer good seedlings in the beginner classes because there are fewer and fewer children who can endure hardship."

Gu Shuangjin smiled meaningfully and said, "Compared to age, ability is more important. Xiao Han, we don't doubt you or want to make things difficult for you. The position you applied for already has high requirements, and Lao Dong contacted us and caused such a commotion, so the upcoming written test may be a bit more difficult. This will also help you prove that the answers on Linglong Heart are indeed a gift of your talent."

Han Jie didn't care about misunderstandings; he just wanted to get started as soon as possible.

The exam was not conducted with paper and pen, but rather in the more advanced practical problem-solving section of Linglongxin, using Han Jie's own account.

Dong Suihan cultivated the main spirit array and auxiliary spirit mastery. After the exam started, she summoned a bird-shaped spirit pet, which hovered above Han Jie, seemingly analyzing something.

Because it was a secret question-and-answer area set up by Dong Suihan using his authority, only the three people in the conference room were in it, and the reward amount for the listed questions was also hidden.

Han Jie glanced at them, too lazy to choose, and started with the one on the far right, releasing his divine sense to answer.

The structures of these spirit runes are incredibly diverse, and one can sense how hard the spirit masters of this era are trying to create more possibilities.

Therefore, the parts that were difficult to solve and for which a bounty was offered were indeed landscapes that Han Jie had never seen before.

But he had flown high enough and seen enough and enough scenery.

The spiritualists of this world can only get a glimpse of the whole picture, no matter how hard they try, and the number of leopards he killed in his previous life was more than these question setters had ever seen.

Moreover, he has a vast database in his mind that he can use for reference.

Three minutes later, Han Jie began to solve the second problem.

Gu Shuangjin's expression turned serious. He stood up, quickly walked behind Han Jie, frowned, and observed him carefully.

Han Jie's technique remained unchanged, still simple, efficient, and aimed directly at the vital points.

One of the most influential achievements of the technological revolution in the field of spiritual arts was the breakthrough in the artificial creation of spiritual runes.

The most sought-after question in the Linglongxin area is the bottleneck in structural deduction.

From a single spot to a complete picture, and from a complete picture to the whole, each stage involves numerous steps, and each step requires countless experiments. If any step fails to produce the desired result, the process will stall.

Whether starting from scratch in a positive direction or working backward from the result, most of the problems that people ultimately place their hopes on communities like Linglongxin are difficulties that cannot be solved by brainstorming and intellectual breakthroughs within small circles.

The second question was already of this type.

However, the process of Han Jie using spiritual energy to create a body lasted for more than 1,800 years.

He was fully aware of the impact of even the slightest change in the direction of the spirit runes.

Having experienced the impact and baptism of modern thinking, his mastery of spirit runes has reached a new level, far surpassing that of others.

In just over ten seconds, he submitted his answer and moved on to the third question.

Gu Shuangjin was dumbfounded, her hands unconsciously clenching tightly.

Dong Suihan sat at the other end, her expression a mixture of surprise and envy, and she murmured a sigh to herself.

"Eighteen years old... It seems your Second Hospital is really addicted to breaking age records."

(End of this chapter)