Lightning Element Initial Level Perfection

For the next period, Mo Fan dedicated all his time to meditation. He also mentioned the underground demon cave to Tang Yue and Zhan Kong, as he hadn't forgotten that it had become a primary passage for demons entering the city after the alert was raised!

Facing a magic duel again, Mo Fan's feelings were vastly different from his previous life. Mu Zhuoyun had become the main figurehead of Fan Xue Mountain, and now he didn't seem as detestable!

And Mu Bai, although a bit foul-mouthed now, Mo Fan wouldn't hold it against him, considering how he would bravely venture into the Dark Dimension for his bros later on.

Soon, the intense courses of the third year of high school concluded. Before the magic college entrance examination, the school would grant students ten days for self-study.

Of course, before participating in the college entrance examination, Mo Fan had one more trial: the magic duel against Yu Ang. However, for Mo Fan now, this duel was no different from a brawl between toddlers.

It might not even be as challenging as a fight with his eight-year-old eldest son. His second child with Mu Ningxue, a victim, possessed powerful Ice and Fire talents and was comparable to an Intermediate Mage at the age of eight.

Moreover, he was already an Intermediate Mage now, so defeating Yu Ang would be as easy as beating up his son.

Just like in the first playthrough, the Mu Family Manor was sending out invitations to the influential figures of Bo City. Mo Fan meditated with a tranquil mind, completely unfazed. He even fully supported it, because everything Mu Zhuoyun was doing now would eventually become his stepping stone!

During this time, he focused all his energy on the Lightning Element's Stardust. The Lightning Empress was also quite promising, having reached Initial Level Perfection. It only needed a little push to break through to the Intermediate Level.

The night before the magic duel, Mo Fan cleaned himself up until he smelled wonderful. Then, he carried a box of beer and some cooked food to the terrace where he often meditated.

Because his "first wife" would come to persuade him soon, and he hadn't seen her in a long time, he naturally wanted to dress up and have a pleasant evening.

The moonlight flowed softly like water, its gentle radiance quietly permeating every corner of Bo City. The shadows of the mountains and buildings all appeared dreamlike under the hazy moonlight.

Looking at the cityscape before him, reminiscent of a misty, rainy Jiangnan, Mo Fan sighed deeply. Human effort has its limits. He had already informed Teacher Tang Yue and Zhan Kong about the underground demon cave.

He didn't know how much they could do, but he hoped they could minimize the casualties in Bo City as much as possible.

Oh, right, before entering the Earth Sacred Spring, he needed to find a way to transfer Xin Xia to a safe place!

As Mo Fan was deep in thought, soft footsteps echoed from the corridor behind him, followed by a cool, fragrant breeze.

Mo Fan's heart fluttered with excitement. He would get to see his "first wife" in her youth again.

"I asked Xin Xia, and she said you were here."

Mu Ningxue's voice was still as clear and pleasant as ever, like the beautiful chime of frost and snow crystallizing in winter.

"Come, come, sit here. I knew you wouldn't be able to rest easy without me. I bought all your favorite things." Mo Fan patted the stool next to him, gesturing for her to sit.

Mu Ningxue remained standing, her beautiful eyes calmly gazing at Mo Fan. For some reason, in this meeting, she saw a trace of composure and grace in Mo Fan that she hadn't noticed before.

"Don't go tomorrow. Yu Ang will be ruthless. He obeys my father implicitly and treats anyone who is even slightly unfavorable to my father as an enemy!" Mu Ningxue's voice softened slightly.

Mo Fan picked up a can of beer and offered it to Mu Ningxue.

"I don't drink," Mu Ningxue shook her head.

"Chill it for me!" Mo Fan said with a teasing smile.

Damn, you annoying man!!!

Mu Ningxue chuckled, amused and exasperated. This scoundrel was still as good at irritating people as ever!

Although she didn't want to, Mu Ningxue still reached out and took the beer from Mo Fan's hand. Mo Fan took the opportunity to brush against her cool palm.

"Wow, your hands are so cold. Are you anemic? Let me warm them up for you!" Mo Fan said, reaching out. But after feeling the cold wind blowing towards him, Mo Fan immediately lost his nerve.

"Are you listening to what I'm saying? If you don't go tomorrow, you can go to the academy right after the magic college entrance exam. I'll slowly take control of the family's power over these four years," Mu Ningxue said coldly, revealing her plan.

"You're being so good to me, how should I repay you? How about I offer myself to you? How about I become your live-in son-in-law?"

Mo Fan said with a smile.

"You..."

Seeing Mo Fan's unyielding attitude, Mu Ningxue's chest heaved with anger, her ample bosom rising and falling dramatically.

"Hmph, nobody cares about you anyway," Mu Ningxue said, then turned and left in a huff.

Sigh, my "first wife" is still so tsundere.

The day of the magic duel.

Mo Fan didn't meditate. Instead, he conserved his spiritual energy. The Mu Family Manor, not far away, had started setting off firecrackers early in the morning.

Mo Fan muttered to himself, "Go ahead and set them off. The bigger the spectacle, the better. It will all become my stepping stone in the end!"

He got up, washed his face with clean water, and then headed towards the Mu Family Manor, thinking he might even get to have breakfast there.

At the entrance of the Mu Family Manor, just like in the first playthrough, Mo Fan encountered his city's demon-hunting team members again. However, they didn't know his identity yet.

Guo Caitang looked at Mo Fan askance with a proud expression, as if she were the little princess of the Mu Family Manor.

"Hmph, you're here!"

Mo Fan rolled his eyes at her, too lazy to even bother with her, and headed straight for the grand banquet hall of the Mu Family Manor.

Guo Caitang, ignored by Mo Fan, instantly turned pale with anger. She glared hatefully at Mo Fan's retreating figure.

"Don't get too smug. You won't be able to be so arrogant for much longer."

"Who is this arrogant brat?"

"Which noble family's young master is he, to dare to tease our Sister Caitang!"

"What noble family? He's just the son of a driver who's dueling Yu Ang today."

"Holy crap, are all young people this arrogant nowadays?"

After entering the manor, Mo Fan headed straight for the grand banquet hall. Eating was one reason, but the other was of course to find the chief instructor.

As soon as he stepped through the doors of the banquet hall, he saw a handsome, bearded man surrounded by several young women walking towards him.

"Well, well, you actually dared to show up for the feast!" Zhan Kong said in surprise.

"Of course I had to come!"

Mo Fan smiled and said, "Chief Instructor, you're here to mooch off the food and drinks too, aren't you? Don't you have to guard the Xuefeng Mountain Post Station today?"

"What do you mean mooching off the food and drinks? I was invited,"

Zhan Kong said as he disentangled himself from the surrounding young women, grabbed Mo Fan's shoulder, and pulled him aside. "How about it? Come join the army with me after you graduate. If you can get into a good academy, our military department can at least support your expenses at the magic academy."

"I know you're a restless fellow. With our military department cleaning up your messes, wouldn't you be able to step on whoever you want!"

"Uh—Chief Instructor, don't make me sound like some kind of bully who oppresses the innocent. Did you take care of those underground caves I reported to you?"

Mo Fan suddenly asked.

"We took care of them. Are you still worried when our military department takes action? Fortunately, you discovered them in time. We followed the tunnels outwards, and do you know where they led?"

Without waiting for Mo Fan to answer, Zhan Kong revealed the answer: "Southern Ridge!!!"