Full-Time Magister: Dark Lord

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After resting for three days, Cao Le returned to the Three-Step Tower to cultivate.

Similarly, Mu Nujiao and the others also used the Three-Step Tower opportunity, but unsurprisingly, they were ultimately just ordinary people.

Cultivation can only reach the first level.

During this training at the Three-Step Tower, Cao Le successfully expanded the Shadow Nebula to the third level!

And this time, just when funds were tight, they even managed to swindle Shen Mingxiao and Luo Song out of six million, which was incredibly satisfying...

Otherwise, he would probably have to auction off the other vampire tooth he had.

To be honest, after becoming stronger, Cao Le couldn't resist... wanting to cause trouble for the vampires. But the vampires were even more cunning than the Black Church, making it extremely difficult to cause them trouble!

When he went with Tang Yue and the others to wipe out the Black Vatican last time, he was incognito. Otherwise, even those Black Vatican scum would be worth a considerable reward.

Unfortunately... there are no "what ifs".

After leaving the Three Steps Pagoda, Cao Le originally planned to go home and get some rest.

But just then, Dean Xiao suddenly called?

Doesn't that make it even more perfect?

Cao Le answered the phone and immediately said, "Dean Xiao, I just left the Three Steps Tower and you called. What a coincidence!"

"Hehehe..."

On the other end of the phone, Dean Xiao first laughed, and then said, "When you came out, it was the students guarding the Three-Step Pagoda who told me."

"Hmm~" Cao Le was not surprised by this, after all, Dean Xiao was not a god.

"How did you feel about your training this time?" Dean Xiao continued.

"I think you should just say what you want to say, Dean Xiao." After a moment's thought, Cao Le understood what he wanted to talk to her about.

It must be something to do with the exchange students!

"Come to my office first," Dean Xiao said, inviting him to his office instead of giving a direct answer.

"it is good..."

After hanging up the phone, Cao Le pursed his lips, thinking to himself, "It's just an exchange student thing, why make it so mysterious?"

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Despite his inner complaints, Cao Le still rushed over after Dean Xiao finished speaking.

When he arrived at the office, he saw Dean Xiao and Zhou Zhenghua, two school leaders, discussing the school's honors with Mo Fan. Dean Xiao also gave Mo Fan a magical artifact, which appeared to be a Mind-Concentrating Necklace.

As luck would have it, Cao Le walked in.

"Deal!" Mo Fan ignored Cao Le and decisively accepted the Mind-Concentrating Demonic Artifact.

He was genuinely afraid that Dean Xiao would use Cao Le to lower his standards!

"Dean Xiao, can I go back now?" Cao Le asked meaningfully, seeing that there was a perk involved.

Dean Xiao smiled upon hearing this.

He didn't know what Cao Le meant.

Then, he took out a pair of magical artifacts and introduced them: "These are a pair of Shadow Boots. Although they have no offensive power, wearing them will increase your speed. This is a shield that can withstand attacks from mid-level warrior-level demons. If you perform well during your exchange program, you can choose one of these two magical artifacts."

Seeing Dean Xiao's bluntness, Cao Le felt a little embarrassed.

The two magical artifacts in his hands, especially the shield, seemed utterly useless to him. Unless it was a high-level, speed-type demon warrior, he had nothing to fear. Given the chance, he could kill it with a single blow.

And this magical artifact was exactly what he needed.

Aside from a magical artifact, he really didn't have much equipment.

Although this magical artifact may not be as powerful as the mind-gathering artifact, it is indeed what he needs most right now.

"Dean Xiao, what are you saying? Magical artifacts aren't important. It's just an exchange program with Imperial Academy. Don't worry, when we go to the two schools for a sparring match, I'll definitely beat them to a pulp." As he spoke, Cao Le picked up the magical artifact from Dean Xiao's hand.

They say they don't care, but they've already left their mark...

"You two have accepted the gifts. Don't bring shame to Mingzhu Academy on your trip to the capital!" Department Head Zhou Zhenghua said with a sour face.

Other students are scrambling to become exchange students, but who knew that Cao Le and Mo Fan would have to use a magic tool?

This is unbelievable!!

He just couldn't understand what Dean Xiao was thinking.

It makes it seem like there aren't many freshmen at Mingzhu University.

Mo Fan is one thing, we know he's the school's biggest troublemaker, but what about Cao Le? And on the Shadow faction's side, that Peng Liang guy is definitely stronger than him, right?

Dean Xiao offered no explanation for Zhou Zhenghua's confusion.

Moreover, this is a once-in-a-decade clash!

Whether it's for friendly exchanges or for gaining valuable experience, Dean Xiao believes that this exchange program must be conducted with utmost restraint!

The students from Mingzhu Academy are in no way inferior to those from the capital. But just because they are from the capital, they always feel that Mingzhu is inferior to them.

Having taken in these two exceptionally talented students this year, Dean Xiao naturally wouldn't keep them hidden.

Of course, as the two were leaving, he still gave them a perfunctory warning not to cause any trouble.

Judging from his expression, he was more than happy for the two of them to be beaten to a pulp by the freshmen of the Imperial Capital University.

Low key?

nonexistent!

The world of university is inherently competitive!

To remain an unknown and low-key individual means that one may never achieve that outstanding graduation in this lifetime.

A high-quality university diploma can be extremely helpful for future development. It almost always provides an advantage when joining any prestigious organization.

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76. Arrival at the Imperial Capital University

When they went to the university in the capital, Professor Qiu Yuhua, who was leading the group, also gave them a tour of history.

Cao Le listened intently when he mentioned the mausoleum.

When the old professor spoke of Qin King Ying Zheng, he showed great respect. And thinking about it, it makes sense; in this world, he not only unified China, making it a vast country, but he also single-handedly built the Great Wall!

The current state of China is absolutely inseparable from his contributions...

However, what Cao Le wanted to know was clearly not about King Ying Zheng of Qin, since he already knew a little about him.

"Professor Qiu, are there tombs of kings in the mausoleums outside the ancient capital?"

Upon hearing this, Professor Qiu removed his glasses, wiped them, and then said, "As far as I know, apart from the tomb of Qin King Ying Zheng, which is not there, almost all the monarchs of the dynasties that established their capitals in Xi'an afterward are buried there. It is precisely because of this that countless hunters want to go there to search for the magical artifacts and tools left behind by the ancients... Unfortunately, in the end, most of them became members of the dead."

Upon hearing this, Cao Le understood.

So even this old professor doesn't know whose graves are there?

But it makes sense, considering that outside those tombs, there were hordes of undead creatures that made it impossible for mages to move an inch.

Most importantly, the undead system developed by Ying Zheng has probably turned any kings or ministers who invaded that area into incredibly powerful undead.

The ancient capital—that's a huge birthplace of the undead.

Those who leave a great name in the history of dynasties are naturally not mediocre people.

Of course, the history of this world is somewhat different...

When the old professor went out, they would either visit ancient sites, museums, or old palaces. The students had no interest in these places, but they still had to attend the classes. After all, no matter what era, science has its own civilization, magic has its own civilization, and the highest theme they promoted could not be separated from the word "civilization".

After touring the ancient sites of the capital, we entered the capital's universities.

Imperial Capital Academy, the premier magic academy in China, has always been admired and has never been surpassed.

Although Mingzhu Academy is no less prestigious than this place, it's just that... when it comes to Chinese academies, most people only know about the academies in the capital.

Mingzhu, however, was never mentioned.

The reason Dean Xiao was willing to provide two magical artifacts was precisely because, while he didn't want the world to know the strength of Mingzhu Academy this year, he at least wanted the nation to understand that Mingzhu was never inferior to the academies in the capital.

Of course, he wasn't confident that having Cao Le and Mo Fan would guarantee him dominance over the capital. After all, exchange students weren't just about sparring; sparring was merely the beginning. The true strength would be revealed through experience. Only those who could safely return from exploring the demon realm would be truly powerful.

However, if a student loses immediately in the first sparring match, regardless of their experience, it will always make people feel that Mingzhu Academy is inferior to those in the capital.

In Cao Le's view, the only reason why Mingzhu Academy is inferior to the academies in the capital is actually just one thing.

That's because there are too many rich young masters and ladies here, which makes the Imperial Capital Academy too complicated! Judging from the complex relationships behind the students, the Imperial Capital Academy's influence is indeed greater than that of Mingzhu Academy.

As for the claim that every student at the capital's universities is a magical genius?

That's a joke...

It's important to understand that during the National Academy's training program, only Mu Ningxue stood out from the rest of the capital. Although she was later expelled and replaced by Mu Tingying, a student from the capital's academy, besides those two, who else from the capital's academy was there?

Of course, every year the country prepares several teams to go for training, and there may be second and third teams as well.

But the fact that he can't even play says a lot!

There are nine exchange students here this time.

Besides Cao Le and Mo Fan, one of them is naturally Zhao Manyan, who is a member of the Zhao clan. Since the capital city has members of the Mu clan, Zhao Manyan is definitely a likely candidate.

To be honest, the two major families in China have never gotten along... Dean Xiao's arrangement was naturally taken into consideration.

Next up is Mu Nujiao, whose strength is outstanding. She's not here because of her family background, but because among the freshmen, Mu Nujiao's strength is truly formidable. She is qualified to be here.

There's also Song Xia, who can hold her own against Mu Nujiao. Although she's a bit violent, her strength is quite impressive. The fire-elemental nebula has already reached the second level.

The next one is Zheng Bingxiao, a classmate of Mo Fan.

Then there's Fatty Luo Song and the slut Shen Ming, who were ripped off by Cao Le. Although they were cheated out of money, their training at the Three-Step Tower did indeed give them a significant boost. Their respective Nebulas also reached the second level.

The last one is the healing type, Bai Tingting.

The team leader was a high-level light-elemental mage named Gu Han, and the instructor was Professor Qiu Yuhua, who was responsible for accompanying the lectures.

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