Chapter 53

The disappointment of testing the magic attribute was instantly replaced by the surprise of testing the magic affinity.

Anyone who knows the basics of magic would know that the stronger the magic affinity, the brighter the light emitted during the test.

What did the explosion of light, like a small universe, triggered by Dongfang Xiuzhe's test just now, actually mean?

Meng Laik and Liu Hong were not fools; the two of them now looked at Dongfang Xiuzhe as if they were looking at an alien.

Although Dongfang Xiuzhe did not understand what had happened, he knew that the test crystal ball had shattered because of him, and he couldn't help but smile awkwardly.

The room fell into a brief silence.

Meng Laik and Liu Hong exchanged another glance, and finally, Meng Laik spoke: "Little student Xiuzhe, um, that... you can go back for now!"

Is that it?

Dongfang Xiuzhe didn't know the test results yet, but from the looks of the two, they didn't want him to hear what they were about to discuss.

However, you don't want me to hear, but I will!

As Dongfang Xiuzhe left, a strange light flashed in his eyes, and he was up to something again.

The room fell silent once more. Meng Laik approached Liu Hong, looking at the test crystal ball that had turned to powder on the ground, his eyes still filled with shock.

"Principal..."

Liu Hong seemed to have something to say, but was stopped by Meng Laik's wave of the hand.

After a moment of contemplation, Meng Laik said softly, "Let's not publicize this matter for now."

Liu Hong nodded, also aware of the gravity of the situation.

Speaking of Dongfang Xiuzhe, he made a hand sign to remove the spell he had cast to eavesdrop on the office, his face showing some disappointment.

"I didn't hear anything useful. This principal is really cunning!" Sighing, Dongfang Xiuzhe slowly walked back to the dormitory.

Back in the dormitory, Dongfang Xiuzhe didn't see Wang Junqi.

Just as he was about to lie down to rest, he suddenly noticed that his pile of dirty clothes was gone.

Huh?

Dongfang Xiuzhe searched around and finally saw through the window that his dirty clothes had been washed and hung outside.

A smile curved his lips, a meaningful expression on his face.

He knew, of course, who had washed them for him.

His gaze fell on Wang Junqi's bed, and he thought to himself: I didn't expect this little girl to be so nice despite her cold exterior, making me like her more and more.

A full moon hung high in the sky, the moonlight like water.

The bright moonlight shone through the window, illuminating the two faces on the bed that had yet to fall asleep.

Flipping over, Dongfang Xiuzhe curiously observed Wang Junqi, who was sitting in meditation on the opposite bed.

"What is she doing?" This was what Dongfang Xiuzhe wanted to ask, but he didn't want to disturb her, so he just watched quietly.

"Does a mage also need to meditate?"

Looking at the moonlight outside, Dongfang Xiuzhe glanced at Wang Junqi again and then also sat down in a cross-legged position...

The next morning, Dongfang Xiuzhe was called out by Liu Hong alone.

"…What?" Liu Hong was quite angry.

It was rare for her to want to teach someone her fire magic, but she didn't expect Dongfang Xiuzhe to be so ungrateful.

Shrugging, Dongfang Xiuzhe said firmly, "I want to learn water magic!"

Although he didn't hear much useful information when using the spell yesterday, he knew that his magic attribute was "balanced," allowing him to learn any type of magic.

"Water... water magic?"

Liu Hong felt her nose was about to be twisted with anger. She even began to think that this little boy was deliberately opposing her, knowing she was a fire mage but insisting on learning water magic, just to defy her.

In fact, she was wronging Dongfang Xiuzhe. He chose water magic because it was related to the Yin-Yang and Five Elements technique.

As for what he wanted to do with water magic, only time would tell.

Liu Hong's persuasion could not overcome Dongfang Xiuzhe's determination, and in the end, he chose "water" magic.

Another day passed.

That morning, on the free practice field, Dongfang Xiuzhe sat alone under a tree, deep in thought, like a solitary goose.

The gentle breeze brought the fragrance of grass, his handsome little face peaceful, his hair swaying slightly in the wind, as if he had already fallen asleep.

At this moment, he slowly opened his eyes, a smile curving his lips. His tender little hand slowly lifted, and without reciting any incantation, a water ball the size of an apple appeared in the center of his palm.

The magic—Water Ball—is a first-level water magic.

"Originally, the activation of this magic is based on mental power, resonating with the surrounding magic elements, which is much easier than I imagined!" He muttered to himself, then threw the water ball onto a sapling that needed watering.

"This is quite similar to the 'Water Technique' in the Yin-Yang and Five Elements technique, but the Water Technique is based on mental power, which is also a form of willpower..." Dongfang Xiuzhe began to ponder again.

He might not have realized that a pair of eyes was watching him from a distance, not moving for a long time.

"When did this child learn to cast magic?" Liu Hong was surprised.

She had only explained how to meditate and some basic magic principles, but unexpectedly, Dongfang Xiuzhe could cast magic on his own after just one day, which was truly incredible.

A week passed quickly.

During this time, the magic talent Dongfang Xiuzhe displayed terrified Liu Hong as a teacher.

Instant casting was one thing, but he had also created many unique water magic techniques on his own in just a week.

An important talent for a close-combat mage is the ability to create, just like Wang Junqi, who had created her own earth magic techniques, with Liu Hong only providing guidance.

Dongfang Xiuzhe's current performance clearly showed that he possessed the talent of a close-combat mage. In Liu Hong's view, this talent not only surpassed her former self but also surpassed the current Wang Junqi.

"How many more surprises will this child have?" Liu Hong's view of Dongfang Xiuzhe had changed. She suddenly felt that this child had many secrets, which piqued her interest.

A woman's innate curiosity drove Liu Hong to uncover these secrets, and the excuse she gave herself was to better understand her student.

She might not have realized how dangerous this thought was, leading her into a quagmire from which she could not extricate herself.

By the time she realized it, she could no longer leave Dongfang Xiuzhe...