bioinnovel Chapter 79 Arrival at the Shanghai Superpower Academy
Chapter 79 Arrival at the Shanghai Superpower Academy
The train slowly slowed down, and the gray-blue skyline outside the window instantly transformed into a dense array of towering skyscrapers that blotted out the sky.
Lin Yuan pulled his hat down, trying to keep his body low to the ground.
Inside the carriage, some people were watching videos related to "Lin Yuan from Hangzhou defeating nine opponents in a row".
After checking his phone, the passenger diagonally behind him looked up at his back, hesitated for a long time, and ultimately did not dare to go up and confirm.
……
Soon, the train pulled into Shanghai Central Station.
The platform dome is over 100 meters high, and the entire canopy is a three-dimensional honeycomb structure.
Sunlight streamed through the silver-white panels, casting dappled patterns of light on the ground.
The design of Shanghai Central Station is a three-dimensional honeycomb, with layers converging upwards.
Each floor features a blue holographic navigation system that updates train information in real time.
The light gray stone floor was polished to a mirror-like shine, and many cleaning robots quietly moved through the crowd.
Su Qingyue stood next to Lin Yuan, looking up at the magnificent dome, her eyes filled with shock.
She grew up in Donghai and had only ever seen Shanghai in textbooks and the news.
Lin Yuan, who was standing next to her, was feeling much the same way.
Seeing this, Shen Man strolled over leisurely, holding a milk tea she'd bought from who-knows-where, and casually said:
"There's nothing to be surprised about. You'll be coming here often in the future, and you'll get tired of it soon. To be honest, milk tea is more practical."
Lin Yuan didn't reply, silently comparing the two stations in his mind.
The honeycomb-shaped structures in Hangzhou are exquisite and compact, while those in Shanghai are vast and imposing—they're simply not in the same league.
The three walked out of the station hall, where giant holographic screens stretched out on both sides.
On one side are the enrollment information of various supernatural academies, and on the other side is a real-time map of the distribution of monsters in the abyss sea, clearly marking the danger level of each area.
Outside the exit, a black luxury hovercraft was already waiting.
The car has a long and sharp body, with the emblem of a prestigious university in Shanghai printed on the front.
The shield is set against crossed swords, its patterns intertwined with thunder and waves.
A tall boy leaned against the car door, wearing the academy's uniform and a silver-gray bracelet. His strength was at the ninth level of the second tier.
Upon seeing Shen Man, he immediately stood up straight, bowed, and greeted her.
"Hello, Teacher Shen."
Upon hearing this, Shen Man introduced Lin Yuan and the other person beside her:
"This is Xu Yan, a soon-to-be sophomore at Lei Academy. Tell them about the rules of Shanghai on the way."
After saying that, she sat down in the passenger seat and slumped in, busy replying to messages on her phone.
Xu Yan got into the car, started the engine, and smoothly merged into the dense, floating traffic of Shanghai.
Xu Yan glanced at the two men through the rearview mirror, his gaze lingering on Lin Yuan for a long time.
The boy has broad shoulders and a casual sitting posture, yet he exudes a powerful aura.
"Last night, the beast tide in Hangzhou caused quite a stir. I heard that the Shadow Abyss Imperial Clan appeared."
Rumors are circulating on the forums that the "Imperial Prince" was solo-killed by a high school entrance exam candidate.
Upon hearing this, Lin Yuan simply gave a faint "hmm" and kept his gaze fixed on the view outside the window.
Su Qingyue responded softly, her cheek pressed against the car window, watching the strange high-rise buildings rushing past outside.
The two remained almost entirely silent throughout, with neither responding to the other's words.
Xu Yan gave an awkward smile.
He took the initiative to accept the orientation task, hoping to get to know the pretty female students, but Su Qingyue was only looking at the scenery outside the window and didn't even glance at him.
Lin Yuan, who was next to Su Qingyue, completely ignored her, his eyes only on the street scene of Shanghai.
The prosperity of Shanghai far exceeded Lin Yuan's imagination.
The buildings in Shanghai stretch out in a continuous line, with varying heights and shapes.
Holographic graphics cover the entire building, with crisscrossing overhead tracks and multi-level interchanges providing convenient access in all directions.
Instead of ordinary trees, the roadside green belts are planted with fluorescent lichens that glow with a blue light, shimmering in the shadows and looking exceptionally beautiful.
"This is Lingguang Grass, a specialty of the Abyss Sea."
Xu Yan offered an explanation:
"It doesn't need sunlight; it can survive on energy from the air. It's a special greening project for Shanghai, lush green during the day and glowing at night."
Newcomers can't help but take a second look.
After listening to Xu Yan's introduction, Su Qingyue exclaimed softly, her eyes filled with wonder.
Lin Yuan secretly compared the two: the plane trees in Hangzhou were gentle and beautiful, but the luminous grass in Shanghai had its own glow, and the style was completely different.
Xu Yan talked for a long time, but the two still didn't interact at all, and neither of them took the initiative to ask about campus matters.
In the end, he reluctantly took out some compressed biscuits, ate them silently, and completely gave up on trying to liven things up.
Just collect the welcome points; chatting with other people doesn't matter.
He had been at the university for two years and had never seen such a cold and indifferent special admission student.
……
The hovercar traveled for more than ten minutes on the city's elevated highway before entering a private avenue filled with swaygrass.
An endless cluster of buildings came into view in the distance; the Magic City Superpower Academy had officially arrived.
The entire university campus covers a vast area and has no physical walls.
The outer perimeter is a hundred-meter-wide band of luminous grass, paired with two layers of light blue invisible energy barriers, the patterns of which shimmer faintly, giving it an appearance of extremely strong defense.
The main entrance is a huge black stone archway engraved with the school emblem and name, with giant holographic screens floating on both sides, updating admission lectures on one side and broadcasting news on the other.
After the car came to a stop, Shen Man got out and knocked on the car window.
"Qingyue, come with me to the Ice Academy to take care of some things. The dormitory has already been arranged in advance, so you can move in directly after we're done."
Then, she turned to look at Lin Yuan, seemingly worried about him, and slowly said:
"Just go to the welcome area at the entrance. They are all volunteers who are about to become sophomores or above. Just pick one and they will show you around the campus."
I have something to do, so I'll be going now. I don't have time to worry about you.
After saying that, Shen Man left with Su Qingyue.
Su Qingyue turned around and mouthed to Lin Yuan: See you later.
Lin Yuan waved gently in response and turned to look at the guidance area at the entrance.
Twenty or thirty parasols were neatly arranged, and senior students sat at each table.
Some people were organizing materials, some were playing on their phones, some were guiding new students, and some were even sleeping on their stomachs.
Lin Yuan walked towards the freshman reception area.
Almost simultaneously, all the senior students under the umbrella looked up at him.
It wasn't just a casual glance, but a thorough and repeated examination from head to toe.
An indescribable sense of oppression emanated from the boy.
At eighteen years old, he was 1.84 meters tall, with broad shoulders, a narrow waist, and an upright posture.
This powerful and imposing physique is not something an ordinary freshman should possess.
In addition, his features were sharp and clean, his jawline was cold and distinct, and his black hair fell casually over his forehead.
Instantly, it caught the attention of several female senior students.
The senior students standing nearby had rather complicated expressions.
Lin Yuan glanced around and picked out the senior with the buzz cut who seemed the easiest to talk to, then gently tapped the table.
"Hello, senior, I'm a specially admitted student. Could you please show me around the campus?"
The senior with the buzz cut looked up at him, then decisively shook his head.
"Sorry, bro, I have appointments with other test takers, so I can't take you. You'll have to find someone else."
Lin Yuan then walked up to the second refined-looking senior with glasses.
Before he could speak, the other person quickly waved his hand, "Sorry, sorry, I'm waiting for someone too. I really didn't mean to make an excuse."
While speaking, his eyes kept glancing into the distance, waiting for other freshmen to come over.
The third person was even more direct, simply putting up a "Temporarily Leaving" sign, looking down at their phone and pretending not to see anyone.
……
Lin Yuan's lips twitched slightly, and he instantly understood.
These guys aren't busy at all; they're all stalking pretty female students.
They're all people who lust after women.
The senior students next to him were very helpful, but they were all busy with the new female examinee. Only one of them gave him an apologetic look, as he was too busy to attend to her.
Lin Yuan stood there for a while, then decided to go into the school by himself for a stroll.
Just then, a soft voice rang out.
"Wait a moment."
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