Above the mage

Chapter 163 Yulan

Gaode had considered that taking sixteen courses at once might seem a bit outrageous.

But he did it anyway.

Firstly, the things this incident itself reveals will not attract the covetousness of others.

If a mage's level increases too quickly, so quickly that it defies common sense and leaves no trace, then we should be concerned.

Because there will always be people with ulterior motives who think he might have obtained some treasure or secret cultivation method, and they will try every means to coerce or entice him to get it out of him.

But if all he's shown is an unusually strong "learning ability," then it's not a big deal.

Learning ability is something that cannot be found or reasoned about.

Others can do nothing but envy or be jealous.

Secondly, the rules of Cyrus Academy clearly prioritize "credits."

He has the ability to earn more credits, but he chooses not to use them in order to keep a low profile. Wouldn't that be foolish?

Moreover, creating a "genius" persona can bring many advantages.

There are certainly some drawbacks, but overall, the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages.

Most importantly, even without considering the pros and cons, Gaode would do the same thing based on its own nature.

In his previous life, he was a top student from childhood to adulthood.

However, the rapid spread of the news that sixteen courses could be selected at once exceeded Gaode's expectations.

Moreover, the first person to launch an attack was someone Gaode hadn't expected.

"Don't you still have eight courses to finish? Why did you choose eight more? Are you crazy?"

"No matter how talented you are, you can't push yourself to the limit like this, or you'll only lose more than you gain."

Upon arriving at the rune workshop, Gao De was immediately confronted with He west's "questioning," who had been waiting for him.

As the head of the Rune Department, Hosie Oakenley, even if he was ostracized, still had access to this information.

"The workload of these courses is not yet to the point of draining my energy."

Faced with He Xi, Gao De could only make up a reason: "Of the eight courses I chose, apart from your talisman literature which was a little difficult for me, the other courses were all very easy for me and didn't require much effort at all."

"I only enrolled in eight new courses after taking classes for two months, getting familiar with the situation, and confirming that I had the capacity to continue learning."

Gao De's words seem long, but they can be summed up in just five words: "I am exceptionally gifted."

But ironically, the person in the entire academy who knew Gao De's talent best was He west.

He recalled Gaode's talent in runic literature and ultimately could not refute Gaode's claim of "extraordinary talent".

If Gaode's learning talent in other courses is like Fu Wenxue's, then even if there are a dozen or so courses, it won't be a big burden for Gaode.

After all, Gao De's current amount of learning in runic literature is already more than ten times that of other mage students of the same level.

"Then you'll have to figure it out yourself. Don't let it interfere with your studies in rune literature. The knowledge from other courses isn't worthless, but it's still not as valuable as rune literature," He west said helplessly.

He was actually very "lenient" towards Gaode, and basically did not interfere with any of Gaode's ideas.

He Xi understood that giving Gao De such a talent for talisman literature too many rules and rigid routes would only limit his growth.

The news that the students are taking sixteen courses together is only spreading within a small circle and has not yet reached the students' ears.

But it was only a matter of time.

However, Gaode Maps doesn't care about these things.

So what if I get attention?

This is a perfect opportunity for these students to experience the pressure of being a "top student".

Frozen Moon, Day 1.

Two of the eight elective courses offered by Gaode Maps started today.

In the morning, I studied "Magic Medicine," and in the afternoon, I studied "Pharmacological Research."

These are all courses that Gaode is very interested in.

Magical medicine is a course that combines theory and practice.

Pharmacology research courses, on the other hand, focus on theoretical knowledge, which is the type of course that Gaode excels at.

In the "flow" state enhanced by [Divine Guidance+], even the most obscure theoretical knowledge becomes simple, clear, and easy to understand.

In the afternoon, in the classroom for the pharmacology research class.

The large room was filled with more than thirty students.

Pharmacological Research is a required course in Potions, which has always been the most popular magical skill, so it's no surprise that there are many students taking it.

"Everyone, I am your instructor for the upcoming pharmacology research class." A middle-aged monk with a square face and a long beard stood on the podium and introduced himself to all the students in a calm tone.

However, Gaode was not paying attention to this at the moment.

From the moment he entered the classroom, he felt like he was being pricked by thorns.

It felt like someone in the classroom was staring at me.

He had been searching for the source of this feeling for a long time, and now he had finally found it.

It was a short, dark-skinned boy sitting in the corner.

Gao De didn't know him, but for some reason, this person kept paying attention to him.

Gaode seized an opportunity and, when the short student turned his gaze towards him again, directly turned his head to meet his eyes.

Generally speaking, in this situation, the other person should feel guilty and avoid eye contact.

Unexpectedly, the short student did not shy away at all and stared directly into Gaode's eyes.

Gao De saw a strong sense of provocation in the other person's gaze.

However, it wasn't that extreme, not to the point of provocation.

Perhaps calling it a declaration of war would be more appropriate?

Who is this person?

Gao De frowned slightly, not quite understanding, but eventually refocused his attention.

Attending the lecture is important.

The "flow" state of [Divine Guidance+] does indeed give him an unbelievable learning speed.

However, the prerequisite is that he listens attentively in class and masters the basic knowledge.

If you don't listen to anything and your mind is empty, what's the use of having a lively mind?

After a two-hour pharmacology research class, Gao De got up to leave.

Unexpectedly, the short boy did not give up and stood up to block Gao De's way.

This action immediately attracted the attention of the other students in the classroom.

It seems everyone is quite interested in that short boy.

"Gao De." The short boy stood in front of Gao De.

"Who are you?" Gao De frowned.

"Stop pretending, you can't possibly not recognize me." The short student raised his head high.

"Who exactly is this person?" Gao De asked helplessly. "Are you very famous?"

The short student remained silent for a moment, seemingly unsure how to respond.

Admitting to being famous feels a bit shameful, but denying it feels wrong.

After thinking for a moment, he finally decided to introduce himself, "My name is Yulan."

The name sounded familiar, and after thinking about it carefully, Gaode finally remembered who it was.

It was that 14-year-old first-ring mage prodigy.

"What do you need me for?" Gao De asked seriously.

He didn't care how talented Yulan was, and besides, even the most talented person can't be kept from leaving school!

"My mentor originally told me to spend as much time and energy as possible learning magic." It's not surprising that Yulan's mentor, who is the head of the magic department, would make such a suggestion.

"So I was originally planning to focus on learning magic in my first year, and I didn't really care about being first in the freshman credits."

"I am already a first-ring mage and no longer need the Ascension Water. It's fine to give it to you; consider it an act of good manners."

"But..." Yulan paused, then suddenly said, "I heard from Sadie that you said you would surpass me in terms of academic credits."

"If that's what you're saying, then I'm not going to give in."

"This first place in freshman credits is something I'll give to you; it's not something you can snatch from me," Yulan said, emphasizing each word. "If you change your mind now, I can still give you a chance."

Is this an overabundance of self-esteem? Gao De sighed helplessly.

He had encountered this kind of person in his past life. They came from a poor background but had excellent grades, hence their arrogance and inferiority complex.

Because the only thing they can boast about is their "achievements," they place great importance on the empty reputation of those "achievements."

"Oh, I understand," Gao De nodded in response.

"Credits come first, everyone should rely on their own abilities, so there's no need for favors," he said earnestly.

Compared to Yulan's aggressive approach, Gaode appeared far too calm.

This comparison clearly shows who is better and who is worse, and who is superior.

Yulan clearly noticed this as well, and the onlookers of the other students made the self-important Yulan blush.

"I heard from your advisor that you took sixteen courses in one go in order to surpass me in terms of credits."

Shame and indignation, Yulan gritted her teeth and said, "But you can't just attend courses at the academy and get credits; you have to pass the exams first."

"Sixteen courses? There's absolutely no way you could possibly finish them all!"

"There's no way you can surpass me in credits!"

(End of this chapter)