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Chapter 85 [84] Encountering an Ice Wraith Isn't Bad Luck – Thanks, Anomalies!

One hour later.

A knock sounded on the door.

A patrolman opened the door and led Cheng Han to a meeting room.

Before he even entered, he could hear the sounds of an argument.

"...An Ice Wraith's memory is pitifully short. Even if you attack it, as long as you get a little distance away, it'll forget you after a while."

The speaker was none other than the principal of No. 15 Middle School, Yan Shan.

Cheng Han was slightly surprised.

This principal, whose personality was as solid as a rock, used to speak just as rigidly, but now his voice was filled with excitement.

"Old Yan, you're completely wrong! An Ice Wraith is just an anomaly, it has no memory, only extremely chaotic instincts."

This was Team Leader Zhang's voice.

His tone sounded quite intense.

Cheng Han entered the meeting room, and a wave of gazes immediately converged on him.

Team Leader Zhang nodded in greeting and laughed: "Good kid! I heard from Old Yan that you dared to kill someone at just the third grade – remarkable!"

The corner of Cheng Han's mouth twitched.

Can't you guys talk about something other than killing people? Can't you change the subject?

Yan Shan seemed still immersed in the argument and said: "Cheng Han, you should have heard the debate. Which opinion do you think is more correct, mine or Team Leader Zhang's?"

Cheng Han genuinely felt baffled.

You guys can argue all you want, why drag me into it?

Team Leader Zhang chimed in: "Cheng Han, you've been in contact with the Ice Wraith for so long, tell us what you think."

Cheng Han thought for a moment and said rather tactfully: "Earlier, I was dragging the Ice Wraith while escaping for my life, but I didn't dare use any evasion method I'd used even once a second time."

He paused and emphasized: "I had a strong intuition that if I did, I would definitely die!"

Everyone looked astonished.

Team Leader Zhang asked in extreme surprise: "Do you mean that the Ice Wraith has a long-term memory, and it remembered every one of your attack methods?"

Cheng Han nodded lightly: "Personal opinion."

This was the result analyzed by the All-Knowing Eye, and it absolutely couldn't be wrong.

The Black Armor Army kills Ice Wraiths by invariably using long-range spear throws for a quick kill, never engaging in direct combat, so they don't have an in-depth understanding of the Ice Wraith's habits.

If someone else proposed a view that contradicted common knowledge, it would definitely be refuted.

But Cheng Han's performance was impressive enough that no one had the confidence to object.

Yan Shan's words carried a tone of discussion: "Since the Ice Wraith has a long-term memory, why does it behave as if it has amnesia?"

Cheng Han shook his head: "I don't quite understand either."

Actually, he knew the answer, but he couldn't be bothered to explain.

According to the analyzed knowledge, Ice Wraiths are true seekers of the Dao. As anomalies born from ice and snow, they are constantly pursuing the true meaning of ice-type transcendent power.

This leads to an interesting result: they are easily distracted during battle to think about problems, which makes it seem like they've forgotten their opponents.

Cheng Han intentionally or unintentionally guided the topic: "I once heard that the longer an Ice Wraith has been born, the stronger its combat power becomes, which doesn't seem like something amnesia could cause."

This was the best evidence for the "seeker of the Dao" theory, because as time goes on, their understanding of transcendent power becomes deeper and deeper.

Yan Shan was thoughtful: "That makes sense."

Team Leader Zhang suddenly started telling a story: "I remember twenty-some years ago, in the 'Le Yuan Small Spirit Realm,' there was an Ice Wraith that survived the entire winter and miraculously mastered hibernation techniques.

"When the second winter came, this thing woke up, and its strength became extremely powerful in just half a month. The local Profound Pavilion mobilized all its forces and spent a considerable price to wipe it out.

"If the Ice Wraith is really a mindless anomaly, it shouldn't have been able to do that."

This confirmed what Cheng Han had just said.

Yan Shan was convinced: "It seems my previous view was wrong."

Team Leader Zhang gave Cheng Han a thumbs-up: "You have an unimaginably strong sense of acuity. No wonder you could survive from the hands of an Ice Wraith."

Cheng Han gave a shy smile.

He understood that, with so many people "endorsing" him on the scene, from now on, he would be labeled with a "super-strong acuity" tag.

In the future, it would be easier for people to accept it when he demonstrated some "almost" precognitive abilities.

This is called acuity.

Understand?

*

After a brief interlude.

The topic returned to the right track.

Team Leader Zhang asked: "Cheng Han, you've made a great contribution this time, and the Black Armor Army will definitely have a reward. If there's anything you want, I can help you apply for it."

Including Yan Shan, the expressions of the others were quite subtle.

There were even a few patrolmen with barely suppressed smiles on their faces.

Cheng Han instantly understood that the anecdote of him being secretly called "Money-Grabbing Class Monitor" had been made public by Principal Yan Shan, which was why Team Leader Zhang took the initiative to ask.

Of course.

This was also because his performance was too outstanding to receive this treatment. If it were someone else, where would they have room to pick and choose?

Cheng Han thought for a moment and asked: "If I'm not mistaken, you should have prepared a few options, right?"

This was not a deduction result, but pure logical reasoning.

Team Leader Zhang called Yan Shan "Old Yan" repeatedly. Yan Shan shed his "rocky" exterior in front of this person. The two were definitely old flames... no, old acquaintances.

They had been chatting together for so long, how could they not have discussed even a few reward plans?

Team Leader Zhang didn't answer, but instead looked at Yan Shan and laughed: "Old Yan, you were right, this kid is unusually clever."

Yan Shan smiled, without speaking. His expression carried a hint of pride. Of course, he would be beaming with pride if his student performed well.

This is called – shared glory, shared disgrace.

Only then did Team Leader Zhang answer the question: "Cheng Han, I've prepared for you..."

Cheng Han blinked and muttered: "Three plans."

Four would be too troublesome, two would be insincere, and three would be just right. Novels often say 'I have three strategies: upper, middle, and lower,' which follows this logic.

Team Leader Zhang held up three fingers: "Three sets of plans."

Cheng Han muttered inwardly: "Given the glorious name of 'Money-Grabbing Class Monitor,' the first one is probably a raise."

Team Leader Zhang spoke eloquently: "First, your current allowance is eighty silver coins per month. I can apply to increase it to one hundred and twenty silver coins, an increase of fifty percent, which is not a small amount.

"Second..."

Cheng Han muttered again: "Secret medicine."

Sure enough.

Team Leader Zhang's tone was full of admiration: "I personally witnessed you use 'Crane Ascension Style.' The level of skill was far beyond your age.

"And the fact that you can control your body so nimbly shows that your mental strength has reached a considerable level. I can apply for a bottle of 'Spirit Wraith Secret Medicine' for you.

"Among first-level potions, this is a rare secret medicine that can enhance mental strength, even more precious than Luan Mountain Secret Medicine..."

Cheng Han was slightly interested.

But only "slightly."

For others, Spirit Wraith Secret Medicine would be incredibly attractive, but he had the All-Knowing Eye and the remnant mark, so he didn't lack ways to improve his mental strength.

Team Leader Zhang began to describe the last one: "I heard..."

Cheng Han asked a little excitedly: "The Black Armor Army can rent me a house, right? Can I choose the location of the house myself?"

Although he didn't have enough money saved to buy a house yet, renting one would be a good option so he could ride a dinosaur sooner.

Team Leader Zhang was stunned: "How did you know?"

Cheng Han smiled: "The entire faculty and students of No. 15 Middle School should know that I have the idea of changing to a new house. It's not hard to guess."

Yan Shan suddenly interjected: "Old Zhang, I guess when you said 'three plans' just now, this kid guessed them all."

Team Leader Zhang's expression instantly became subtle.

Cheng Han didn't need to ask to know what the other party was thinking – since you knew, why did you let me waste my breath?

He decisively decided to let Gu Jinglong take the blame: "Principal Jinglong once told me that being appropriately humble isn't a bad thing."

Team Leader Zhang was a little depressed.

You know everything I'm going to say.

You even know what I'm thinking.

Can we even have a proper conversation?

Yan Shan's old face rarely showed a smile.

Everyone else in the meeting room had strange expressions.

Team Leader Zhang suddenly felt a little uninspired: "The Black Armor Army has far more assets than ordinary people imagine. Nearly twelve percent of the residences in Qinglin City are properties under the Black Armor Army. You have a lot of choices."

Cheng Han reported a place name: "I want to rent a house in 'Mingyu Ward.' It doesn't need to be particularly big, but it must have a large courtyard and a beast pen for roosting feathered beasts."

Mingyu Ward was right next to a large park, with a very good environment, and not far from No. 15 Middle School. It was the area he had already set his sights on.

Team Leader Zhang readily agreed: "No problem! The Black Armor Army will arrange a house for you in Mingyu Ward, but redecorating it will take some time. You'll need to wait for a while."

"Redecorating" was clearly a special favor. He didn't mention rent either, and the implication was undoubtedly free occupancy.

Cheng Han thanked politely: "Thank you, Team Leader."

He increasingly felt that encountering the Ice Wraith today wasn't bad luck.

Not only did his strength increase, but he even got a house.

Thanks, anomalies!

Thanks to 'Cang Yue Wu Ya' for the reward!