Douluo Dragon King: My Strategy System Is a Bit Off

Chapter 58 Brother Long, the Socialite

Since their battle with the upperclassmen, Class Zero's reputation has reached its peak throughout the entire East Sea Academy.

Lin Ci, in particular, has practically become a star at Donghai Academy. Every time she walks around campus, she attracts the attention of other students.

Lin Ci didn't like this feeling at all. Although he had similar experiences before, after all, he was considered a top genius of Shrek Academy during the last mission. Naturally, he was also quite famous.

However, such attention is still in the minority, as the relatively strict training of Class Zero means they rarely appear in public.

Since the last battle, Xu Xiaoyan has fully integrated into Class Zero. She has gained everyone's approval; after all, her powerful control ability, though limited, is still an extremely impressive skill.

Since then, the girl who was originally afraid of Lin Ci has become bolder and often follows him around during combat training, like a little follower.

She didn't mind at all that Lin Ci had just beaten up her brother. She would even share with them Xu Xiaoyu's disheveled state while recovering from her injuries.

Xu Xiaoyu: Losing my sister forever, the pain is unbearable!

Lin Ci's current soul power is still at the peak of level 39, but it is more stable than before. Breaking through to level 40 is only a matter of time; she's just one step away.

However, what bothered him a little during this period was that the simulation system had not been reopened.

Although it's not a big deal, it does mean he's lost a place where he can relieve stress and emotions.

Moreover, the favorability rating from the romance guide was never very stable; it would be a little higher one day and a little lower the next. This caused his mood to fluctuate constantly.

No one knows what Gu Yue is thinking, but this guy's mood is indeed unpredictable. He sent him a boxed lunch today, but he ignores him again tomorrow.

I don't understand, but it's not bad if it's not removed too drastically.

Since acquiring wealth, he has revisited the extremely expensive field of mecha engineering. Over the decades, mecha engineering hasn't changed much; some procedures have simply become simpler due to technological advancements. However, the fundamental principles remain the same. After revisiting and practicing extensively, Lin Ci has regained his former skill level with some lower-end mechas.

He hasn't yet come into contact with the most advanced high-end mechs, so he can't really say he understands the changes very well.

I was startled by Xie Xie's hurried and flustered appearance when I came out of the dormitory early in the morning.

Xie Xie, panting, asked, "Brother Ci, where's Teacher Wu? Have you seen her?"

"No," Lin Ci then said, "but he probably isn't in the dorm."

Xie Xie looked anxious. "That's it, there's none in the office either."

Lin Ci frowned slightly, a hint of doubt rising in her heart, and asked, "Why are you in such a hurry to find Teacher Wu? What happened?"

"Well, yesterday Wu Lin and I went out to eat and beat up some guy who was collecting protection money, and then..." Xie Xie gave a wry smile and explained helplessly.

dragon?

Lin Ci asked instinctively, "Did you offend Gu Yue?"

"What Gu Yue? I hope it really is Gu Yue." Xie Xie was a little anxious. "They've already brought people to block the academy gate. They've probably gotten themselves into big trouble, and it seems quite serious."

"What did you say?" Just then, Gu Yue appeared behind Xie Xie without him noticing, and was now looking at him coldly.

A few inconspicuous sparks flew from the girl's hair, clearly indicating that if Xie Xie said something wrong next, he would probably get beaten up again.

Xie Xie was startled by Gu Yue's sudden appearance and stammered, "Gu...Gu Yue, what are you doing here?"

Gu Yue snorted coldly, "Stop talking nonsense and explain clearly what trouble you've caused? Someone actually came to block the academy gate."

Clearly, she had also heard about what happened at the school gate.

Helpless, Xie Xie could only explain it again in detail.

Lin Ci understood this time and immediately said, "So you mean you beat up a bald guy yesterday, then beat up the old and the young, and their family sent people to cause trouble at the academy gate?"

Xie Xie nodded with a bitter face, "That's pretty much what happened. Wu Lin and I saw that bald dragon bullying people at the restaurant, and we were so angry that we fought back. Who knew his family had some influence? Today, he brought a bunch of people to the academy gate, saying they were going to teach us a lesson."

Gu Yue didn't seem to think anything of it and nodded lightly, "Then let's go take a look first."

Outside the gates of Donghai Academy, the area was completely blocked. At least two hundred burly men with fierce appearances were holding various weapons and blocking the entrance. Many of them were even carrying soul-guided devices that the Federation had banned from civilian use.

With the advancement of soul-guided technology, soul-guided devices have long since reached a point where ordinary people can use them. While soul masters still hold a high status, the distance between them and ordinary people has been significantly shortened by technology. Just as ordinary people can now pilot soul-guided mechs, below a certain level, soul masters don't have as much of an advantage over ordinary people with soul-guided devices. This is a major reason why these people dared to blockade a soul master academy.

At Donghai Academy, many students from the intermediate and advanced levels were gathered near the entrance. Across from them, burly men were holding up two large photographs. They were clearly photos of Tang Wulin and Xie Xie.

"Aren't those two from Class Zero? What's going on?"

"I don't know, but the guy who came today is no good. He's a ruthless character. His brother has been extorting money from the neighborhood a lot by taking advantage of his brother's influence."

Tang Wulin and Xu Xiaoyan had already arrived at the door, but at this moment they were standing behind the Dean of Students, Long Hengxu.

Other teachers were standing next to him.

Clearly, in this situation, the head of the teaching department stepped forward to protect his students.

"The photos are quite high-resolution," Lin Ci said after looking them over.

Xie Xie's lips twitched upon hearing this.

Guangbiao pointed to his younger brother Guanglong, who was wrapped in bandages beside him, and said sternly, "If Donghai Academy doesn't give an explanation today and hand over the assailant, I, Guangbiao, will not let this go."

Long Hengxu's face was slightly pale. This Guang Biao was no ordinary person. He possessed the cultivation level of a Soul Emperor and was also the captain of the East Sea Mech Division. He simply couldn't afford to offend him.

Xie Xie gritted his teeth and was about to rush out when Lin Ci grabbed him.

"Where are you going?"

Xie Xie said with a hint of determination, "I will take responsibility for my actions. I cannot make things difficult for the academy."

Lin Ci frowned slightly, held Xie Xie tightly, and said in a low voice, "Are you out of your mind? Isn't going out just throwing your life away? It's not a big deal, don't worry."

At this moment, Long Hengxu took a deep breath, trying to make his tone sound calm: "Captain Guang, do you think there might be some misunderstanding in this matter? Our academy has always taught students to be kind to others and would never condone students beating people at will. We have also heard about your nephew's behavior at the restaurant; collecting protection money is wrong in itself."

Not a single mistake, not a single poem, not a single post, not a single piece of content, not a single look!

Guangbiao sneered, "I don't care if he collects protection money or not. He's my brother, and he was beaten up like this by students from your academy. I demand an explanation."

As he spoke, he waved his hand, and the burly men behind him immediately took a few steps forward, their weapons and soul tools gleaming coldly.

"Okay, okay. Don't disturb my lunch."

Lin Ci stepped forward, looked at Guang Biao, and simply said to the captain of the mecha division:

"Your presence is preventing me from going out for lunch."

Guang Biao was stunned, his blood boiling. He was about to scold this reckless student, but when he saw Lin Ci's face, he was taken aback.

He knows this guy.

A few days ago, he went to their mecha division with a huge sum of money and his identity as a member of the Spirit Pagoda. After promising to compensate for any damage, he dismantled all their mechas, ostensibly to help them optimize them.

I was almost driven mad by Guangbiao at the time.

But later, he put everything back together, and the reassembled mech really did receive comprehensive optimization and upgrades, with its performance improved significantly.

Facing Lin Ci, Guang Biao's anger noticeably subsided. This guy hadn't just helped them upgrade their mechs. If the branch tower master of the Donghai City Spirit Pagoda hadn't warned them that day, he wouldn't have let this guy mess with their mechs.

Therefore, when facing Lin Ci, Guang Biao's tone softened somewhat, "Even if it's you, my brother's beating can't be for nothing."

Guanglong, his face wrapped in bandages, looked deeply moved and said, "Brother, you're so kind..."

But the remaining words got stuck in his throat before he could say them.

"At the very least, please inspect and repair our mechs one more time in the future."

Guanglong: "..."

Just then, a figure in white arrived at the gate.

Guangbiao naturally noticed it as well. When they met eyes, he felt his Soul Emperor cultivation level stagnate.

He could sense the oppressive aura emanating from the white-robed youth before him; their soul power level was likely comparable. But for someone of the same level to possess such overwhelming pressure, there was only one explanation.

He is a Battle Armor Master!

Guangbiao truly never expected that the small Donghai Academy would be so full of hidden talents.

"Walk."

Without the slightest hesitation, he turned around and led his mech pilots away from the school gate.

Guanglong, however, was extremely unconvinced. He clearly felt that his revenge was not yet complete. "Brother, we..."

But before he could finish speaking, Guangbiao slapped his bald head hard.

"Let's go home for dinner."

After Guang Biao led the group away, Wu Changkong also came to the front of everyone. However, he didn't say anything, but simply said to the students from Class Zero, "Let's go back to class first."

Brother Long is a tough guy who doesn't talk much. He's a must-have for any fanfic about the Dragon King; he'd feel uncomfortable if he didn't get beaten up.

(End of this chapter)