161: King-level genius

After waiting for a while, the two owners of the villa arrived.

“Thank you all for taking the time to attend our interview. I am honored to have the opportunity to get to know all of you geniuses.”

The applicants stood up one after another.

“Sir, you flatter us.”

“It is my honor to have the opportunity to participate in this interview.”

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Lin Ye felt that these overachievers were truly outrageous. Just now, they said they would rather die than compete and that gaining experience was their priority, but now they were already starting to compete.

Lin Ye also stood up and said a few polite words.

As a strong individual, Iwood could naturally perceive the strength of everyone present, and they were basically all strong individuals.

This made him very satisfied. He knew that the disciple-acceptance ceremony would gather a large number of geniuses, which was why he released the recruitment information on non-professional websites.

But one of them caught his attention.

“This person’s concealment ability can actually block my perception.” Iwood was somewhat surprised.

He was at the peak of the Star System Level. Although his main energy was focused on business, he was still considered a strong individual.

“This person is probably not simple.” Iwood thought to himself.

Lin Ye detected Iwood’s probing but didn't care. With his Seal of Uniqueness, he would basically not have his true strength detected.

Unless the strength gap was too large.

“Everyone, please proceed with the basic condition verification first.”

Everyone came to the villa’s training ground.

The series of fully equipped training instruments far exceeded Lin Ye’s imagination.

Lin Ye marveled at his wealth.

The tests proceeded in order.

When it was Lin Ye’s turn, the originally stable data surged, and the display broke through its peak value, yet it was still increasing wildly.

The short giant Bambi widened his eyes.

You, with your thick eyebrows and big eyes, just said your strength was average, right? Was it all for naught in the end?

A series of exclamations rang out around them.

Iwood was somewhat shocked. This kind of data made him think of a possibility.

“His name is Lin Ye, right? This kind of result seems to have already reached the level of a Royal Grade Genius.” Iwood was incredibly excited.

Royal Grade usually refers specifically to the Stellar River Level, also known as Demon Kings, Beast Kings, Twelve-Winged Angels, etc., in the Star Realm.

Royal Grade individuals are pillars in any place and any force. Even in the Galaxy Territory, Royal Grade individuals are rare. In some small Stellar Rivers, a single Royal Grade individual is enough to rule supreme.

And a Royal Grade Genius specifically refers to a genius with the potential to break through to the Royal Grade.

To achieve this level of talent, at least one ability needs to reach the Primordial Grade.

Of course, it doesn’t mean that if you don’t have Royal Grade potential, you can’t break through to the Royal Grade; it just means it’s more difficult.

“I didn’t expect to encounter such a person.” Iwood was very attentive to Lin Ye.

Although he had many strong subordinates, even several Star Domain Level ones, their potential was basically exhausted, making them incomparable to Lin Ye.

The worst Royal Grade individual is also an outstanding individual among the Star Domain Level.

Moreover, even towards those Star Domain Level subordinates, he was respectful. They were called subordinates, but they were more like revered figures who usually didn't work. He borrowed their names for his reputation, and he had to pay extra when he needed them for a show of force.

“I must win him over.” Iwood secretly decided.

Although his chosen candidate was already confirmed, Iwood still went through the process to avoid appearing ungracious.

After the final results came out.

“Damn it, I knew it was this guy. This guy is too much stronger than us.”

“A strong individual with Royal Grade potential is not someone we can compare to.”

“What is Royal Grade potential?” Someone asked.

Undoubtedly, there were quite a few who didn't know, as such information was not circulated externally, and ordinary races truly didn't know.

Iwood bade farewell to the other applicants one by one, even arranging special cars for their pick-up and drop-off. They were all geniuses from various major forces, and who knew what level they would reach in the future? Leaving a good impression was certainly not wrong.

“Lin Ye, I am now hiring you as my child’s tutor at a rate of 400 cosmic coins per hour. What do you think?”

Lin Ye was surprised. The remuneration had actually doubled.

“Mr. Iwood, didn’t the recruitment information say 200 cosmic coins per hour?”

“Mr. Lin Ye’s talent exceeded my expectations, so I am just giving you the compensation you deserve.”

Under Iwood’s explanation, Lin Ye also understood the concept of a Royal Grade Genius.

Sure enough, Blue Star was still too backward.

But if one Primordial Grade ability could be called a Royal Grade Genius, then what about someone like himself, whose all abilities reached the Primordial Grade?

He didn't expose himself.

According to Iwood, those who could bring their abilities to the Primordial Grade were exceptions in the universe.

Their bodies were perfectly compatible with these abilities, reaching a flawless state.

High compatibility alone wasn't enough; they also needed extensive development and a series of hardships to reach the Primordial Grade.

Iwood praised Lin Ye’s perseverance, stating that someone who could endure so many hardships must possess astonishing willpower.

Lin Ye secretly felt ashamed. There were no hardships; it was all just adding points.

“My son will be here soon. Mr. Lin Ye, just teach him according to your ideas. We won’t disturb you.”

Mr. and Mrs. Iwood did not stay any longer. They knew that with their child's temper, there would definitely be many conflicts later, and out of sight, out of mind.

Lin Ye waited boredly.

In less than half an hour, the heavy door was kicked open.

“Dad, why did you find me another tutor? I don’t need these mediocre people’s guidance.” This was a two-meter-tall Unicorn child.

Unicorns can reach three meters upon adulthood.

Seeing Lin Ye, Kandi was clearly very displeased.

Lin Ye raised an eyebrow. This kid was truly arrogant and disrespectful to his teachers. It seemed he needed some good discipline.

“Hello, my name is Lin Ye.” Lin Ye didn’t intend to use violent methods. He felt that being friends with these children was more in line with the philosophy of educating people.

Kandi saw that Lin Ye wasn’t lecturing him, and his expression softened quite a bit, but he still said stiffly, “You can leave. I don’t need guidance.”

With that, he proudly lifted his head.

“How about we have a competition? I will suppress my strength to your level and not use any ability skills. As long as you can touch me, you win. If you win, I’ll leave. If you lose, you’ll obediently listen to me.” Lin Ye said gently.

“Okay, I’ll compete with you.” Kandi’s competitive spirit was ignited.

Where did this old geezer come from, daring to speak so wildly?

He couldn't win, but he couldn't even touch him? This was underestimating him, Kandi. He would show him later.

The two went to the training ground, with the AI acting as the referee.

Lin Ye suppressed his strength to the seventh order.

That’s right, the young Kandi had already reached the seventh order. There were truly countless alien race geniuses.

On Earth, at his age, he would be at most two orders.

“Start.”

The AI gave the command.

“Be careful.” Kandi’s body surged, expanding to four meters. Being inherently good-natured, he gave Lin Ye a warning.

“Hmm, you come.”

Lin Ye didn’t care. Flipping over? Impossible. Kandi’s true strength was crystal clear under the Star Eyes’ detection.

He actually had two abilities that reached the peak of mastery. He was indeed a genius.