62: Chapter 62 Parents Agreed
Most of it still came from the accumulation of reading magic tomes, while the remaining small portion was from the rewards of completing weekly quests.
"It seems hunting magical beasts is still the fastest way to level up."
Lin Fan sighed helplessly.
He stopped overthinking and began to pack his things, preparing to go to the academy.
A few minutes later, Lin Fan had already changed into his academy uniform, with that old, tattered silver-white cape still draped over his shoulders.
"Should I buy a new uniform?"
Lin Fan looked at the uniform that had been washed until it was somewhat faded, muttering to himself.
This uniform was indeed too old; it should have been replaced long ago.
Thinking about it, his parents probably hadn't been willing to buy him a new one because they were strapped for cash.
"Forget it, I'm graduating from the academy this year anyway, so there's no need to waste money."
When Lin Fan walked downstairs, he saw his mother and Lin Duo setting the table for breakfast, but his father was not at home.
He guessed that his father must have left for work early.
"Mom, good morning."
As Lin Fan walked toward the dining room, he calmly observed his mother's expression, wanting to see if her attitude had softened.
"Baby, good morning. Did you sleep well last night?"
His mother turned around with a gentle smile on her face, her tone very natural.
Lin Fan was stunned for a moment, feeling a bit surprised.
His mother was acting too calm, so calm that it was abnormal.
Could it be that she was no longer angry about yesterday?
His mother didn't bring up the matter, so naturally, Lin Fan wouldn't ask for trouble.
The family of three finished breakfast happily, just as they always did.
Afterward, Lin Fan and Lin Duo prepared to leave for school.
The siblings waved goodbye to their mother, but just as they stepped out of the house, Lin Fan was suddenly called back by his mother.
"Wait for me at the door."
Lin Fan turned his head and said to Lin Duo, who was standing outside the door.
Lin Duo nodded obediently and stood quietly in place, waiting.
Lin Fan turned around and walked back into the house.
He saw his mother standing in the center of the living room with her hands on her hips, looking at him with a serious expression.
"Your father and I discussed it all night. Alright, we agree to let you become an adventurer, but there are a few conditions."
His mother announced in a solemn tone.
Hearing this, Lin Fan was overjoyed, a bright smile appearing on his face as he hurriedly asked what the conditions were.
"It must be something like telling me not to go adventuring too far away, or to run away quickly if I encounter danger."
Lin Fan guessed secretly in his heart.
"First, you are absolutely not allowed to go adventuring alone; you must be accompanied by an experienced mage."
"Second, you must join the adventurer team I have selected."
"This team was formed by an old friend of mine. It was not easy for her to become a mage back in the day, and I only trust her to look after you."
His mother said in a firm tone, giving Lin Fan absolutely no room for negotiation.
Lin Fan: "..."
Although it was not quite the conditions he had expected.
But he was already very satisfied with this result.
"Alright, I will listen to your arrangements."
Lin Fan readily agreed.
A relieved smile immediately bloomed on his mother's face.
"That's a good boy. Alright, hurry off to school, don't be late."
Lin Fan nodded and turned to walk out of the house.
"Brother, what did Mom tell you?"
Lin Duo tilted her round little face up and asked curiously.
"Nothing, let's go, it's time for us to go to school."
Lin Fan looked down at his younger sister and smiled gently.
...
Days at the academy passed by quickly.
In class, the teacher was lecturing enthusiastically on the podium, but the students below were distracted.
They were all heatedly discussing the ongoing academy tournament.
And the focus of the discussion was undoubtedly Lin Fan's stunning victory yesterday.
As for after school yesterday.
No one knew about the little incident that occurred between Lin Fan and those three third-year students.
Lin Fan was not surprised by this.
Those three guys must have been scared out of their wits; they were afraid of angering him and also felt too embarrassed, which was why they didn't dare to speak up.
After all, if people found out that the three of them had been played like fiddles by Lin Fan, no one would believe it, and they would instead be mocked for overestimating their own abilities.
Class time flew by, and soon it was time for the second round of the tournament.
Since half of the contestants had already been eliminated in the first round.
Today's tournament schedule was much faster than yesterday's.
Soon, the arena was packed with bustling students.
The Vice Principal was also present in person to watch the matches.
But today she didn't make any speeches; she just sat quietly in her exclusive seat, watching the ring with deep, profound eyes.
Just like yesterday.
Two teachers walked onto the ring and began to read the names of the contestants.
"Hey, do you guys think Lin Fan can still win today?"
A student suddenly asked.
In an instant, dozens of gazes fell upon Lin Fan.
Lin Fan, however, didn't care at all and just watched the ring calmly, waiting for his turn.
"If he can still win today, I'll eat my textbook!"
A student declared confidently.
"Hmph, if he can win the next match, I'll livestream myself eating my textbook!"
"That guy just got lucky yesterday, winning by catching his opponent off guard. Now that many people know he has advanced to a First-Order Mage, no one will underestimate him again."
"That's right! I really hope I get drawn to fight him; then I can easily advance to the next round."
"Even if you don't draw him, he's bound to lose today. The contestants who advanced yesterday are all top students in the academy; none of them are pushovers!"
"Hehe, let's wait and see. I can't wait to see how he'll deal with this today."
The students discussed loudly and recklessly.
These words drifted into Lin Fan's ears, every single one of them.
But he remained silent throughout, with no visible emotion on his face.
He would patiently wait for his turn, and then, give them a big "surprise."
"Soon, someone will have to prepare to eat their textbook."
Lin Fan sneered inwardly.
...
On the ring.
A fierce duel had just ended, and both sides were third-year students.
Their strength was quite impressive, much stronger than the opponents Lin Fan encountered yesterday, but compared to Su Linlin, they were still a far cry.
Lin Fan felt that if these two hadn't met early or encountered Su Linlin, they would likely have been able to make it into the top five.
Unfortunately, they met on a narrow path, and in the end, one of them had to be eliminated.
Lin Fan couldn't help but feel a bit regretful.
The two contestants walked off the ring with their heads hanging low.
Immediately afterward, the teacher announced the contestant list for the next match... It was Lin Fan's turn.
He stood up and walked toward the ring, unhurriedly.
Seeing his figure, the arena instantly erupted, with students' discussions rising one after another.