CHAPTER 76: 74, CAN’T BE DONE, NEED TO ADD MORE MONEY.

"Are you guys out of people at the Green City Guide Association?"

"They actually sent someone who doesn’t even have facial hair... He’s still a student, tsk tsk..."

「In Linbei City, at the Governor’s Mansion.」

When Lu Lin and Guan Yue arrived, they were immediately questioned by a burly man.

This burly man was the team leader of the Governor’s Mansion’s guard team, with the strength of a Level 3 Star Core Martial Artist.

Lu Lin remained calm, about to say something, but Guan Yue pulled him behind her.

"Who are you?"

"Me?"

"Haha, you’re quite a looker, girl. Are you a Guide too?"

"I didn’t expect Green City to have no shortage of handsome men and beautiful women."

As the burly man spoke, his gaze unabashedly roamed over Guan Yue.

Guan Yue wore a pure white short-sleeved shirt and a pair of frameless glasses, giving her more the air of a professional woman than a Guide.

Hearing the burly man’s words, Guan Yue’s face turned icy.

"Please make way. We were invited by the City Lord. If our Star Skill Guidance is not needed, then it is up to the City Lord to say so."

As she spoke, Guan Yue glanced sidelong at the burly man before her, implying he wasn’t qualified to make that call.

"Haha, the City Lord handles countless matters daily; he doesn’t have time for small fries like you."

"Get lost! Linbei City doesn’t need showpieces like you."

The burly man laughed, his demeanor coarse and disdainful.

Guan Yue frowned, not wanting to continue arguing with him.

Linbei City itself is located in a remote area, surrounded by who knows how many fugitives wanted by the federation. Over the years, the administration of Linbei City has become increasingly chaotic, and now even people within the Governor’s Mansion have such an attitude.

With a cold snort, Guan Yue pulled Lu Lin back to their car.

Behind them, the burly man’s undisguised, mocking laughter followed.

"President Guan, this Linbei City..."

"Lu Lin, you don’t have to worry."

"I refuse to believe Linbei City would dare treat us like this."

A hint of coldness touched Guan Yue’s face as she directly connected to the Linbei City Lord’s communication line.

After disconnecting, Guan Yue said nothing, just waited silently in the car.

Before long, a thin man with slicked-back hair, looking like a secretary, hurried out from the Governor’s Mansion. He approached Guan Yue’s car and gently tapped on the window three times.

"President Guan, my apologies, my sincere apologies. The City Lord is currently in a meeting with the City Defense Office. I’m truly sorry for the discourtesy shown to you both."

"That Team Leader Liu is a crude fellow. You are a person of great magnanimity; please don’t lower yourself to his level."

The man wore a smile, repeatedly apologizing to Guan Yue through the car window.

Guan Yue’s expression softened slightly. She opened the car window. "Secretary Zhang, you’re too kind. A humble president of the Green City Mentor Branch like myself is naturally not worth the City Lord’s concern."

"Since that’s the case, I’ll take my leave now and not be an eyesore to the City Lord."

So saying, Guan Yue pressed a button, and the car started instantly.

"President Guan, President Guan—"

Secretary Zhang grabbed the car door, shouting.

"My apologies, President Guan! I’ll have Liu Nengliang come and apologize to you immediately."

"Furthermore, the City Lord has instructed that the fee for this Star Skill Guidance will be increased by an additional 1,000 Yuan per person."

"Linbei’s annual funds are already stretched thin; this is the greatest sincerity the City Lord can offer."

Guan Yue pressed the start button again, and the car stopped.

A smile appeared on her face.

"Let’s go, Lu Lin. Get out of the car."

Guided by Secretary Zhang, the two arrived at the rear sports field of the Governor’s Mansion, where a squadron of youths was already assembled.

Ignoring Secretary Zhang nearby, Guan Yue and Lu Lin walked to the front of the squadron.

"City Lord, I apologize for keeping you waiting."

At this moment, Guan Yue wore a gentle, humble smile, a stark contrast to the cold expression she had shown Liu Nengliang and Secretary Zhang earlier.

Lu Lin couldn’t help but secretly admire her. It was no wonder Guan Yue could hold the position of President of the Green City Mentor Branch—her reputation was clearly well-deserved. Lu Lin felt he could never learn her adept social maneuvering.

"Not at all, not at all. I haven’t even thanked President Guan for coming all this way to Linbei."

"President Guan, rest assured. This time, Linbei has had a breakthrough Awakening of over seventy young people, and the Governor’s Mansion has made thorough preparations."

"For every person who successfully comprehends a Star Skill, and especially if someone comprehends Double Star Skills, Linbei City will definitely show President Guan our sincerity."

Neither of them mentioned the earlier incident with Liu Nengliang, as if it had never happened.

"Good. It seems the City Lord has also heard the news from Tata City. Then, let’s begin."

Guan Yue’s words seemed to carry a hidden meaning. The City Lord laughed, neither confirming nor denying, then stepped back to wait for Guan Yue and Lu Lin to start their work.

Lu Lin entered the Cultivation Room prepared by the City Lord and began Guiding Star Skills for the students.

With the very first student, Lu Lin successfully guided out Double Star Skills.

This astonished the City Lord, the secretary, and the guard captain waiting outside, but then a sense of relief washed over them.

No wonder that Guan Yue girl had such a strong attitude this time and didn’t back down an inch. The Guide she brought with her was truly capable.

One student after another went in, and one after another, they successfully comprehended Star Skills.

The City Lord and the others waiting outside went through a series of emotional shifts: from initial surprise, to calmness, and then to a sense of normalcy.

As the sky gradually darkened, Lu Lin had completed the Star Skill Guidance for more than fifty students.

There hadn’t been a single failure.

Everyone couldn’t help but sigh. Even if they had invited a Master-level Guide from Saturn, the success rate wouldn’t have been much different.

Most importantly, three among them had comprehended Double Star Skills.

During a break, Guan Yue went in to ask Lu Lin if his Star Power was sufficient.

Lu Lin had been on the verge of speaking.

Then Guan Yue mentioned that if his Star Power was insufficient, the Governor’s Mansion would provide Lu Lin with a Primary Star Energy Recovery Elixir.

The Primary Star Energy Recovery Elixir was the same type Lu Lin had purchased just yesterday from the Qingshan Online Mall.

It could instantly restore all the Star Power of a First to Third Level Star Core Martial Artist and also accelerate their Star Power recovery speed for a period afterward.

"President Guan, I do indeed need an elixir to replenish my Star Power."

Guan Yue smiled, turned, and went out. When she returned, she handed Lu Lin an elixir that glowed with a silvery Star Power light.

Lu Lin put away the Star Power Potion, entered his Consciousness Universe, glanced at his still abundant Star Power, and continued Guiding Star Skills.

Perhaps it was the stimulation from the elixir, but Lu Lin’s speed increased somewhat.

This gave him an idea.

He possessed a rapid Star Power recovery Talent he hadn’t noticed before. If he revealed it recklessly, it would be like exposing his bottom card to his enemies. If he encountered an assassin like the Artist again, they would surely make targeted preparations. Better to hide this Talent. Normally, he would only use the Star Power from his Earth-Type Star Vessel. Then, when his enemies predicted his Star Power was nearly depleted, he would use the Star Power from his Eye Series Star Vein. Let his enemies experience the despair of Lu Lin making a full recovery! Just thinking about it was exciting! Besides, he could also leverage situations like today’s to gain some extra benefits.

Lu Lin made up his mind. He quickly guided the Star Skills for the students, putting on a display of seemingly abundant Star Power.

Just as he felt he had guided enough students, Guan Yue entered again.

"Lu Lin, there’s one last student."

"However, this student has a special identity—she is the daughter of Linbei City’s City Guard."

"When you guide her Star Skill later, please pay extra attention and ensure the success rate."