"Twilight Dragon Association?"
Lin Qi carefully closed his eyes after he read the note, his consciousness returning to the depths of his memory palace.
There were very few "long-range spells" that could attack across a long distance. Most spells relied on the "effect line" or a "medium".
Among them, the stone tablets were the most typical medium for transmitting spells.
Even parchment and quill were widely used in the mage world because of their good bearing properties.
In history, there were many unlucky people who were cursed after reading ancient texts.
After checking that there was nothing wrong with his body, Lin Qi opened his eyes once more. He looked at the name of the organization on the paper and remained silent for a long time.
It was somewhat unexpected.
This was because Mo Feng had never mentioned this "Twilight Dragon Association".
It was a pity that he could not contact Mo Feng in real time as the castle did not have a base station.
Lin Qi's heart jumped.
No, he had randomly chosen this long table!
But the mastermind was able to accurately stuff this "note" into the "textbook" under the table.
Lin Qi immediately looked around at everyone in the dormitory's self-study area. These seniors had politely introduced themselves when he first came in, but they had now returned to their own studies.
In the "north sector" where they would be kicked out if they failed the end-0year examinations, time was a lifeline. No one wanted to return with the identity of "former mage apprentice".
The north sector Basic School class schedule generally included compulsory courses in the mornings and elective courses in the afternoon.
Due to the large number of mage apprentices in the first year, there would often be dozens or even hundreds of students in the same class, which would be conducted in large lecture format.
After the mage apprentices chose the lecturers they were interested in, they could go to class on their own. As long as they completed the "curriculum hours" required by the academy, it would not be a problem.
At the same time, the admission notice also clearly stated the reward system—it was a "points system". Not only could it be used to exchange for reward resources, it would determine whether one would remain here or advance to the central sector.
They were the "lifeblood" of every mage apprentice in the north sector!
Apart from obtaining the lowest "full service points" for fulfilling the curriculum hours, the most important reward channels were class performance and mission completion.
In order to accumulate points, mage apprentices would also take the initiative to join some unpopular classes. In doing so, they might even be able to obtain one or two "favorability points" from lonely lecturers and professors.
There were no suspicious targets in the field. Glancing at the "camera" above the study area, Lin Qi realized that he definitely wouldn't be able to catch the person who left the note behind.
Looking at the stated time and location, Lin Qi hurriedly noted the information down and put it away. He pretended as if nothing had happened and continued to study the textbooks.
As night fell, the new batch of mage apprentices returned to the dormitory one after another. They were dazed by the sight that greeted them.
It was not uncommon for dozens of people to sleep in large bunk beds in some rural high schools with harsh conditions.
However, there were a total of 200 capsule beds in North Dormitory 47. The beehive was not much.
"Stop daydreaming. Work hard and advance to the central district as soon as possible to enjoy a single room. Compared to the north sector, that is the true heart of the academy." Zhang Quan reminded everyone. He was the second-year student who was assigned as the dormitory leader and was in charge of guiding the students
However, most of the people in this dormitory were mage apprentices who could summon magic pets.
"Brother Lin, I've heard so much about you."
"Boss, please guide me in the future."
As the mage apprentices came in one after another, many of them took the initiative to greet Lin Qi.
To Lin Qi's surprise, Fatty Chen Shikun, whom he had met on the way to Shanghai, had also successfully summoned his owl pet to stay in the same dormitory as him.
As the number of people increased, North Dormitory 47 instantly became a magic pet paradise. Countless magic pets ran around in a flurry.
These mage apprentices were all teasing the newly acquired magic pets with interest.
"Boss, why are ordinary creatures like toads and mice also qualified to be magic pets?"
In an instant, Lin Qi's magic pet raven began to crow loudly, incomparably arrogant.
Many pets glared at the ravens. Although they did not understand human language, they could feel the disdain in its eyes.
Vipers and other such magic pets opened their jaws and revealed, ready to pounce at any moment.
As its owner, Lin Qi silently moved his seat away, trying to pretend that he didn't know the raven at all.
People might think that this raven was a heralder of death.
Fortunately, out of respect for Lin Qi, the apprentices forced their pets to back off.
One could only sigh if Lin Qi's performance earlier today had defeated only the new mage apprentices.
But his outstanding performance with the Rubik's Cube test even defeated the second-year students. This was a balm to their wounded pride.
At least, that was what those mage apprentices still trapped in the dining hall were thinking.
After everyone showered in the public wash area, the study area returned to its quiet state. Everyone was obediently flipping through the textbooks to prepare for tomorrow's lesson.
Lin Qi also used this opportunity to get to know the geniuses around the long table.
As the clock struck 12 midnight, the lights in the dormitory's study area went out promptly.
It was only then that the apprentices realized what the oil lamp in one of their storage boxes was for. Copying the second-year students, they lit up the lamps and continued their arduous studies as if they were high school students studying for final exams..
In order to perform well tomorrow and get points, no matter how arrogant a mage apprentice was, no one spared any effort in doing their homework.
"That's strange. Why do I not feel tired at all after smelling the minty fragrance of the oil lamp? I even feel energetic?" Liu Kai, one of the mage apprentices at the side, sighed.
"Yeah, I also feel very energetic!" Chen Shikun, who was sitting opposite him, also noticed it.
One after another, the mage apprentices discovered that this "extraordinary phenomenon" came from the oil lamp.
Only then did Zhang Quan explain, "Don't be in a daze. This oil lamp has been added with the Spirit-Gathering Potion. It's best to put it under your nose. This will have the best effect, so don't even think about sharing it. This thing can be rationed for an average of two hours. Someone will come to replenish it every day, so it doesn't have to expire."
"The lamp oil needs to be stored in a special container. Don't even think about taking it out for future use. Just use up the amount you have for that day. If you really want to study through the night, please use points to exchange for it."
Dormitory Leader Zhang Quan quietly told them, instantly snuffing out all the brilliant ideas that had popped into their minds.
In an instant, many people in the self-study area began to discuss in low voices. Some people began to make private transactions. If they could study all night tonight, combined with the oil lamp's special enhancing effects, they would definitely be able to put up an outstanding performance tomorrow.
Apprentices who had wanted to give up and go rest suddenly behaved as if they had been given a shot of adrenaline. They sat down and started studying the materials for tomorrow again. No one wanted to waste this bonus couple of hours.
Chen Shikun was even more nervous as he bit the end of his pen. "What should I do? I still have so much to read. What should I do?"
Lin Qi lowered his head and sniffed the burning oil again.
No effect.
But then he looked at the excited faces of those around him.
Could it be the aftereffects of his "memory palace"?
Lin Qi was a little depressed. At this thought, he closed the textbook and pushed his oil lamp to Chen Shikun, who was sitting nervously at the opposite table. "Fatty, it'd be a waste not to use this up. I'll give it to you."
As he spoke, he turned around and prepared to walk back to the capsule bed.
The contents of those teaching materials were all imprinted in his memory palace. Instead of reading them under the oil lamp, it was better to lie comfortably in bed and read.
"Boss, although you came in earlier than us to look at the textbooks, the enhancement effects of this oil lamp are very potent. My memory has increased by more than 50%, and my thinking is also much clearer," Liu Kai, who was sitting at the side table, tried to dissuade Lin Qi after seeing him hand over his oil lamp.
"No need."
Lin Qi shook his head, mainly because he really couldn't understand these teaching materials. It was a complete waste of time.
Watching Lin Qi's figure disappear, the mage apprentices in the same dormitory could no longer suppress their astonishment.
There was no light in the capsules, and Lin Qi didn't bring any study materials along with him anyway.
"Could it be that this big shot has already memorized the study materials and is acting cool?"
"Are you stupid? He was given S-Class privileges because he is a Tier 5 computational genius. He doesn't have any special memory abilities."
"Yeah, I just heard from the people from Yang City First High School that he got 250 points for Basic Knowledge and 400 points for Intelligence. His memory is definitely ranked at the bottom of our batch."
"Then why didn't he want the oil lamp? Does he really not care about accumulating points? One shouldn't take such risks about one's future."
No one could figure out the reason for Lin Qi's actions.
"No, there's another possibility."
Suddenly, Zhang Quan adjusted his glasses and put on a knowing look.
"This means that his genius computational and deduction abilities allowed him to understand the study materials completely. Naturally, there is no need to waste time."
"I see!"
Immediately, everyone looked at Lin Qi's bed in awe.
The gap between geniuses was even greater than the gap between geniuses and ordinary people!
They spent half an hour and still barely understood a few pages of textbooks, but when faced with a true genius—
They were all just useless, ignorant fools!
"Smack!" A burly mage apprentice smacked the table.
His eyes were already red from all that studying. He looked at the only capsule bed which had been closed.
"I, Guo Sifei, hereby swear that I will prove myself to all of you high and mighty geniuses! As long as we work hard, we can catch up to even the best!"
The other apprentices who were still stuck at the beginning gritted their teeth and studied diligently.
Meanwhile, the protagonist Lin Qi was already a little tired and had fallen asleep.
A light snore broke the silence.
--------------
The next morning, Lin Qi and the others who chose "Sisma Dragon Language" for their first class, all followed instructions and walked down the deep and winding underground stairs at the designated entrance of the castle and arrived at their destination, "Myriad Dragon Abyss".
No one could have imagined that a spacious "underground city" had been dug underneath the north sector. The depth was no less than that of a six or seven-story shopping mall.
"What the heck? Isn't this a bit too ridiculous?"
"Dragons really exist?"
"If the sight of this is made public, I'm afraid the entire human world will be in an uproar."
The apprentices who were already suspicious of the study materials were shocked by the sight.
The Myriad Dragon Abyss occupied a large area. There were dozens of lecturers who were conducting the " Sisma Dragon Language" course.
Lin Qi and his dormitory mates were also staring at the shocking scene as if they were in a dinosaur museum.
Huge dragon skeletons were strewn everywhere!
The Myriad Dragon Abyss, the graveyard of countless dragons.
Lecturer Zhao, who was in charge of this course, was calmly standing next to a white dragon skeleton and carrying a loudspeaker.
He had studied in the academy for more than 20 years but never advanced to become a mage. However, because of his exquisite skills in "Sisma", he was retained to teach this course. Due to his amiable reputation and generous personality, he was popular with many students.
"Haha, everyone, don't get so excited. Don't be in a hurry to admire this magnificent dragon skeleton. You already saw the name of the location of this course yesterday, and you even knew that Sisma was the language of dragons, so you should have realized that there were indeed dragons on our Planet Blue."
As he spoke, he looked at the dragon skeleton beside him with deep affection. "The words of Sisma cannot be spoken or written down. Only a few materials can contain its charm, such as the stone tablet of your enrollment pledge."
"Even when imparting it through special channels, the runes will automatically disintegrate in your memories. Therefore, the knowledge of mages could have been passed down was, to a certain extent, because of these dragon skeletons in front of you."
"They are the true teachers."
With that, the mage apprentices at present, including those in the classes of the other lecturers, all bowed silently to these skeletons.
As Lin Qi lowered his head, he also reviewed the course description and background.
These dragon skeletons contained runes and had about 500 bones, more than the 200 in human skeletons The extra bones were mainly because of the wings and spikes.
At the same time, the giant dragon's skeleton was firm and light. There was also an anatomical screenshot in the arena. The interior was hollow and thick, as if countless small chambers had formed a circle.
The mage apprentices followed the lecturer's narration and slowly recognized the composition of the dragon's skeleton, such as the breastbone that supported the flight muscles, the scapula that supported the wings, the dragon's palm bone on the wings, and the wing knuckle…
"Remember, all true dragons, no matter how small or large, have 13 cervical vertebrates, 12 thoracic vertebrae, seven lumbar vertebrates, and 36 tail vertebrates!" The lecturer on stage emphasized.
"It's the same even for this White Dragon, who was the most stupid of the dragons, and was almost expelled. This is also the key to your future judgment of whether a skeleton is a true dragon or a fake."
Hearing this, Lin Qi glanced at the silver dragon skeleton not far away.
The first chapter of "Sisma Dragon Language" was "Dragon Knowledge".
From the physiology of dragons, to the organs and bones, to their senses, flight, society and life cycle, it was a rather comprehensive encyclopedia on dragons.
The most common ones were the Five-Colored Dragon and the Five-Metal Dragon.
Five-Metal Dragons were Good Dragons, and included the Golden Dragons, Silver Dragons, Brass Dragons, Bronze Dragons and Scarlet Bronze Dragons.
Five-Colored Dragons were Evil Dragons, and included Black Dragon, Red Dragons, White Dragons, Blue Dragons and Green Dragons.
But among the silver-white dragon skeletons, whether white or silver, they were completely different from the "mysterious silver-white dragon" he had seen in the forest of magic pets!
Lin Qi looked at the dragon egg incarnation in the memory palace with a heavy expression.
This?
"One question is worth one point. It's just enough to exchange for 10 hours of lamp oil."
Lecturer Zhao's face was full of smiles as he said to everyone below the stage, "I believe there are some people who tried to feel the runes just like they did with the stone tablet, but then encountered failure."
"The question is how to feel the Sisma text in the dragon skeleton?"
Lin Qi turned to the lecturer with a puzzled look.
That's not right. He was already seeing it?