It's so painful! So hard! So difficult!

Yue Lingluo remained calm. She pointed her spear downwards, preparing to gracefully swing in a slanted circle, releasing her magic power. This way, not only would Bai Lin's sudden attack be less powerful and faster, but she would also be able to use the magic power she had just released to immediately receive feedback on Bai Lin's attack location and launch a counterattack.

But just as she had everything planned, she felt a sudden force against the insides of her feet. Bai Lin, with her center of gravity at an extremely strange angle, stretched her body forward to the limit, legs spread wide into a lunge, feet firmly planted on the ground. Her spear pierced the spot where Yue Lingluo had swung her spear, leaving a spot at her foot untouched by the magic.

Bai Lin also moved upwards, swinging with all his might like a tiger emerging from a mountain, delivering a powerful diagonal slash. He boldly pulled the momentum back to his shoulder, simultaneously rising to his feet. Yue Lingluo's center of gravity instantly shifted, and the magic power she had just unleashed collapsed on its own.

Of course, Bai Lin didn't believe that she would fall down like this because she was a little cautious this time. She restrained her strength and thrust the spear downward fiercely.

Yue Lingluo was struck hard in the abdomen, her pupils dilated for a moment, and white foam began to form at her mouth. However, she still had some room to move. Using the magical power added to her body, she was about to flip over quickly under the downward force, while simultaneously gripping the ground with her front body, kicking Bai Lin from this distance.

But how could a human leg be longer than a gun? Following a crescent-shaped arc kick, the icy blade passed through Bai Lin's jaw, but due to the lack of distance, it only left a small scratch.

Bai Lin had already withdrawn a distance the moment she was about to exert her strength, and at the same time—

The shot was a merciful horizontal strike, and it hit Yue Lingluo again. Her center of gravity, which had not yet been stable, loosened again. She rolled to the side, and knelt up with great difficulty, holding her weapon and gasping for breath.

Of course, Bai Lin did not pursue, but instead repositioned himself, pointed his gun downwards, and said in a deep voice,

"Lesson one: controlling critical distance in actual combat. Never stop moving if you can, and don't attack recklessly if you can't."

Just like in a fight, when one side is pinned to the ground by the other and a specific stance is formed, the person lying on the ground generally only has the remaining strength to raise their hands to protect their head. An attack without flexibility is difficult to hit between the same level, let alone Bai Lin and Yue Lingluo.

As Bai Lin spoke, he slowly approached Yue Lingluo's side. Yue Lingluo stood up, panting. She shook her head to clear her head. Then, she, too, pointed her spear downward and leaned forward slightly. Bai Lin understood, and the two spears met, a moment of silence before the confrontation erupted.

The first to move was Yue Lingluo. She shouted softly in the air, and the light from the tip of the spear exploded outwards along with the ice wrapped around it. After shattering, it instantly reassembled like bamboo shoots after rain, and emerged from behind Yue Lingluo.

Invisible like a stream of light, yet as solid as diamond ice crystals, several rays of light flashed at once, enough to confuse anyone's vision. At the same moment, Yue Lingluo's spear also moved. With swift momentum, it burst forth from the swirling ice powder, ready to deliver a fatal blow.

But what was Bai Lin's dynamic vision like? At this moment of physical collision, she chose to step forward and activate her circle. Dodging wouldn't make her safe, and the range of magic was far longer than her gun's. So...

Bai Lin locked her waist and unleashed a high-bridge single-handed attack. A burst of power erupted from her arms, feeding back into her weapon. She swung the gun in reverse, striking Yue Lingluo hard on the jaw. Unable to react, Yue Lingluo was stunned again, falling backward.

The weapons' minor spells dissipated after their owners lost consciousness, leaving only a large amount of ice on the field. Bai Lin stood with his gun in hand, waiting for Yue Lingluo to rise again.

One had to admit that Yue Lingluo's physique was quite impressive. She quickly turned her gaze away, using the handle of her gun to support herself as she was about to touch the ground, while simultaneously bouncing herself up.

The icy light that dissipated behind Bai Lin instantly brushed past her ear and flew towards the tip of the spear. In an instant, the spear's edge intensified, and with a compelling aura, it struck directly at Bai Lin's body. However, Yue Lingluo's thrust didn't seem to be aimed at her, but rather at the ground level.

Bai Lin, as if sensing something, smiled and stood on tiptoe. With a single breath, a vast ray of pure yang light transformed into a scorching and destructive force, piercing directly from the angle Yue Lingluo had launched her spear. The already brittle floor was instantly pulverized, along with the ice, leaving a straight dent.

Although it looked very powerful and had a large range, covering almost 1/3 of the field, Bai Lin was unharmed, standing behind Yue Lingluo with his gun in his arms, and continued,

"Lesson two, use whatever means necessary. Whether it's the butt of your own gun or the ice created by your opponent."

Yue Lingluo's pupils constricted, and she was shocked again. Could it be that she had mastered the power perfectly, using it to glide across the ice at high speed?

Chapter 276 The Light of Silence

She's gone this far, even seeing through my tricks? This woman is truly unfathomable...

Yue Lingluo gave Bai Lin a truly high evaluation. But in reality, Bai Lin wasn't that skilled. She wasn't nimble enough to stop and start at will on such a low-friction surface. Her swift gliding was simply due to her immense power and initial velocity, and the same was true of her rapid stopping; she simply broke the ice with her toes.

As for why Bai Lin guessed Yue Lingluo would fire a ray cannon, aside from her own experience as a nerd, she had also recently fired a ray cannon with a gun, and hadn't been killed. Because it was a bit embarrassing, it left a deep impression on her. This action was just a bold guess.

"But, Mr. Bai Lin, you're just using a wooden spear to beat me. What can I possibly do with it? Why don't you take out your weapon and use it?"

Although Yue Lingluo had many scars on her body, she seemed to be quite open-mouthed. She was even afraid that Bai Lin's fighting ability was not enough, so she asked her to take out a good weapon. Bai Lin smiled, shook his head slightly and said,

"My weapon isn't that useful, so I'll stick with the wooden spear. As long as you observe carefully and analyze me during battle, you'll always find something you can use me for, or some strengths you can leverage."

"Oh, it's too difficult. I've clearly used the advantages of my weapons." Yue Lingluo shook her head looking very embarrassed.

At her age, she has done quite well. Magical defense, feints and interspersed attacks, she can be said to have a certain awareness of the battle in her mind, but there are still some shortcomings. Bai Lin thought so and comforted her.

"Although I'm a perceptive person, I still suggest you try a surprise attack."

Bai Lin's suggestion, though simple, put Yue Lingluo in a difficult position. "Unexpected"? Was he trying to hide his intentions, or...

Yue Lingluo seemed to have figured something out. She calmed down and positioned the gun with the tip pointing downwards for the last time.

Bai Lin also lowered his body, his gaze becoming even sharper. Judging from Yue Lingluo's expression, she had probably figured out what she was saying. If that was the case, he would need to deal with it more seriously.

The wooden spear was silent as Bai Lin slowly approached, holding it. Her muscles and nerves were tense, ready to resist Yue Lingluo's upcoming attack.

The ice spear was also silent. Yue Lingluo appeared calm on the surface, but in reality, the muscles in her spine were pulsing like fish fins. Her breathing was audible, and with each breath, the light at the tip of the spear flickered slightly.

Although the change wasn't noticeable to the naked eye, in Bai Lin's eyes, Yue Lingluo's figure was no longer as small and shallow as before. The pink-haired girl, with her eyes closed, seemed to have briefly elevated her so-called "realm" and "power" in this build-up of strength.

This made Bai Lin's next move even more unpredictable. Bai Lin wasn't good at figuring out such complexities. But she was certain of one thing: as soon as Yue Lingluo moved, she could counter her attack with a faster spear and greater force.

Ice crystals appeared in the air, forming granular patterns. As the temperature dropped, the spear, brimming with light, vanished. In the eyes of everyone present, Yue Lingluo was left with only her slightly open eyes in the moment of disappearance.

The eyes, stained by the light, were intense, yet the emotion contained within them was the calmness inherent in a profound understanding of martial arts. It was the gaze of a master, as calm as the distant mountains, as profound as the ocean. A thousand thoughts, brought to a climax, all fused into a single-minded focus on self and weapon. This was a profound martial art, a powerful one.

In the blink of an eye, Katie spotted Yue Lingluo. A large number of feathered serpent-like streams of light swirled around her, shielding her from the air.

She was hanging diagonally in the air, and huge magic circles suddenly appeared behind her. Some of the structures seemed to have their own unique mysteries, which even Katie Pello could not understand.

The magic circle obscured the sky, and the already frozen atmosphere became even more oppressive. Even the wisps of cold air inhaled with each breath transformed from a simple chill in the lungs to a sense of oppression throughout the body, making people feel uncomfortable.

The dense tide of magical power suppressed everyone's movements, and so did the cold current, creating a double restriction. When the magic circle behind Yue Lingluo rotated to a precise point, both the vision-blocking mist and the granular ice crystals converged, like stars embracing the moon, returning to Yue Lingluo like a whirlwind of energy.

The cold wind howled, tearing at everyone's senses and bodies. Fortunately, Katie Pello had already pulled the remaining few people to a corner and cast some magic to form a strong enough shield to avoid being affected. At the moment when all the magic circles were dimmed, Katie Pello's face suddenly darkened. She seemed to have noticed something and cursed in her heart.

This is not good.

The feathered serpent's magical power enveloped the returning ice, transforming into thousands of streaks of light that spread across the entire area like fireworks. The trajectory of a falling meteor could be predicted, but accurately predicting the landing point of every single meteor in a meteor shower was a far more challenging task.

Indeed, the spell constructed by Yue Lingluo's spear was just that simple and brutal. It directly released the ice crystals, which contained immense magical power, causing them to explode. The order of the explosions was also incredibly tight, giving the impression of struggling in an avalanche when another wave arrived.

Such a tight and powerful attack, covering the entire ground, is truly a rip-off. This tutorial has long since lost all connection to close combat; it's more like a real-world combat scenario from the very beginning. Bai Lin...

Where is Bai Linren?

Bai Lin wasn't anywhere in the area Yue Lingluo was looking at. She must have used some other trick, pressed against her face, trying to interrupt her spell. Or perhaps she was hiding in a corner, waiting for her chance.

It was useless. If it appeared in front of him, it would inevitably be pushed away by the resistance of the huge magic power. Hiding in front of this spell that would cover the entire ground was completely meaningless.

Chapter 277: Breaking the Gun

"…Perfect!"

As Bai Lin's voice echoed from behind Yue Lingluo, a heavy spear strike easily pierced through the magical energy surrounding her body and struck her squarely on the back of the neck. Yue Lingluo's eyes rolled back and she lost consciousness. Bai Lin then caught her body and slammed his feet into the ground, completing his landing.

The wooden spear was completely shattered and fell to the ground on the side, but Bai Lin, who was holding the wooden spear, was still intact.

Katie breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, Yue Lingluo didn't succeed in using all her strength, otherwise something might have happened. It seemed that Bai Lin had become much stronger after this trip.

The ice gradually receded from the floor, revealing the original ground. Yue Lingluo opened her eyes, the pain in her body still playing tricks on her. Bai Lin held her body in a waist bag position. When he saw her wake up, he looked at Yue Lingluo and said again,

"This is the third lesson: using directness to defeat cleverness. No matter what tricks the other party uses, just think in the simplest way."

Yue Lingluo looked at Bai Lin speechlessly, his mind unsettled. Bai Lin finally reacted and slowly lowered Yue Lingluo to the ground. She then slumped down, panting heavily with exhaustion. The male knight next to her immediately ran over with a towel, asking about her well-being. He was quite the professional.

Katie Pello slowly stood beside Bai Lin and asked quietly, without any accusation,

"I'm telling you, are you being too harsh?"

Yes, after all, she's a young lady, and with so many injuries on her body, I guess she's never experienced anything like this before. Bai Lin shrugged and said nothing. Seeing her like this, Katie didn't say anything either, and quickly went to treat Yue Lingluo.

After all, it was the people who had to fight in real combat, so Bai Lin had been trying his best to hold back.

It seems that she is not a flower in a greenhouse, after all, she has not been beaten to tears. Bai Lin looked at Yue Lingluo who was enduring the pain with a towel on her head and received treatment, and a smile appeared on his face. It was a smile of satisfaction.

Finally, it’s my turn to torture others like this, woc feels so good!

Just like when she was unilaterally beaten by the goblins, Bai Lin finally got to bully someone. In her original world, many teachers were punished by being made to stand when they were students, and they would be particularly happy when they made their students stand.

And now Bai Lin is in this situation. Of course, she won't show it.

"That..." Yue Lingluo said in a weak voice after receiving treatment.

"How did you get behind me just now?"

Bai Lin seemed to have anticipated Yue Lingluo's question, and she answered directly,

"It's just running and jumping on the wall and falling down. You have to make good use of the space in battle."

"Why are you telling me so lightly?" Yue Lingluo shook her head in confusion. Could a normal person jump that high? Could they run on a wall?

She gazed at Bai Lin's youthful, beautiful features and couldn't help but ponder. Yue Lingluo was already an exceptional magician of her age; few among her peers could surpass her in combat. Yet, Bai Lin looked no more than five years older than her.

The other party is just an adventurer who has come to where she is today through her own efforts. Could it be that she is a monster? Yue Lingluo fell into deep thought. Finally, she decided to ask in person.

"Bai Lin, can you tell me how you improve your strength?"

Hearing Yue Lingluo asking this question in a low and serious tone, Bai Lin couldn't help but be slightly stunned. It sounded like Bai Lin didn't practice it slowly by himself, but had some tricks.

"It's nothing, actually. It's just..."

"You can't learn from her. You know what adventurers are like."

Katie interrupted Bai Lin's speech and spoke to Yue Lingluo in a meaningful tone. Yue Lingluo seemed to understand something, and then a flash of inspiration suddenly appeared in her mind.

"Then, Mr. Bai Lin, can you take me on adventures every weekend from now on?"

As soon as Yue Lingluo finished speaking, the scene fell into silence. The first person to speak was the male knight. He stood up straight and said seriously,

"No. Your parents have strictly forbidden this, so please don't think too much about it, young lady."

He was halfway through his words when he looked at Bai Lin, as if he was threatening her, making it seem like Bai Lin was deceiving an underage girl. Bai Lin smiled helplessly and said,

"Don't look at me so fiercely. I don't mean to take her on any risk."

Katie also tried to smooth things over and said soothingly,

"Even though you're struggling on the brink of life and death and your strength is improving rapidly, don't we students have a lot to do as well, right?"

Yue Lingluo thought about it for a moment, and nodded obediently and sensibly. She said,

"That's right. But Bai Lin, can we have another pure magic competition sometime? I'm becoming more and more curious about how powerful you are."

How should I put it? Yue Lingluo is a very active thinker. She was sitting there quite sullenly just a moment ago, but now she seems to have become unusually cheerful and active, wanting to come up with something new.

Bai Lin's smile froze on her face. She glanced at Katie for help, and Katie looked back at her playfully. Bai Lin had no choice but to lower her head and answer honestly,

"Actually, I don't know any magic."

"Huh? You're so strong in close combat, so your magic power must be enormous, right? You can learn a lot without being completely clueless, right?"

Hearing Bai Lin say this, Yue Lingluo immediately questioned it. But Bai Lin waved his hand and said,

"Alright, alright, what good will it do me to lie to you? Miss Yue, why don't you go and rest over there for a while?"

Yue Lingluo immediately cast a questioning and dissatisfied look, and a sword-like light pierced Bai Lin's body. As the former's body was slowly carried to the chair at the far end, Bai Lin was finally freed. She looked at Katie and asked,

"How are you feeling? Can you continue practicing?"

Katie Pelo tilted her head, with a sunny but thoughtful smile on her face, and slowly walked to Bai Lin's side and said to him,

"I think…"

Hearing this, Bai Lin asked in confusion, "What medicine did you take wrong today?"

"What? You don't allow us to communicate our feelings anymore? You little scumbag, you're hooking up with one guy after another."

Although Katie's voice was low, Bai Lin could still hear the second half of the sentence. She immediately felt herself getting angry and said hurriedly, "How could I..."

"Okay, okay, I know you didn't, but I definitely have a reason for wanting to do this."

Katie put a finger to Bai Lin's lips, and Bai Lin immediately fell silent. She turned her head away with a blush on her cheeks, and then said,

Chapter 278 Fang of Evil

"Okay... Actually, I'm not that familiar with her, so I'll try to call her for you."

After saying this to Katie, Bai Lin suddenly waved and shouted to the front,

"Fei'er, come here, I need your help with something!"

Fei'er, who was standing aside with her head down, wondering what she was thinking, suddenly raised her head when her name was called. Seeing Bai Lin greeting her enthusiastically, although she was a little confused, she slowly walked over.

"Ok?"

Bai Lin had a meaningful smile on her face. She said to Fei'er in a calm tone,

"Katie needs a real fight now to summarize and summarize what she has just learned. She knows every move of mine too well, so I'm leaving it to you."

"..." Fei'er was speechless. You taught her techniques, but couldn't you point out her problems in practice and help her improve them? Just as Fei'er was about to refuse, she felt Katie's inviting gaze. She glanced over and saw Katie smiling as well.

Fei'er sighed and nodded slightly. Bai Lin consciously walked to the weapon rack next to him, pulled out a pair of short swords and threw them into Fei'er's hands. He then said softly, "Be gentle," and sat down next to Yue Lingluo.

"Do I need to tell you that?" Fei'er muttered to herself. She tossed the blade up and caught it, then weighed it.

Even though it's been specially treated, it's still very light. It's only slightly heavier than ordinary iron, but Bai Lin managed to break the weapon in the final blow? Fei'er thought to herself, slowly channeling her magic power into the weapon, giving it a layer of protection.

"I don't know what you're going to do, but just so you know, my knife is very fast."

A long, yet concise, piece of advice escaped Fei'er's lips. As Fei'er's closest teammate, Bai Lin knew very well that Fei'er actually cared about others, but she simply didn't show it. But it was a little strange that she would show this to Katie, whom she had just met for the first time.