The Idea of Deriving a Third Element

After leaving Dean Xiao's office, Mo Fan rubbed his head. Although Dean Xiao had smacked the back of his head three times, he was sure it wasn't because he wanted him to show up at three in the morning.

Dean Xiao just wanted to hit him!

After all, disappearing without a trace for about two months, anyone would be worried.

Stepping out of the office, the snow was still falling. Mo Fan instinctively tightened his clothes, then suddenly remembered he was a Fire Element mage and immune to wind and snow.

By the time Mo Fan returned, it was already close to the end of the semester. He first sent a message back to the Azure Sky Hunter Agency, then sent messages to Ai Tutu and Mu Nujiao saying he was fine.

Ai Tutu replied quickly, while Mu Nujiao took a while longer. He figured she must be in seclusion, cultivating.

With too many people in the dorm, it wasn't convenient to develop a third elemental magic, so Mo Fan decided to wait until the end of the semester and rent a place next semester before developing it.

The Green Campus was, to put it bluntly, just a minor league. The Main Campus was where the real prodigy competitions happened. That's why Mu Nujiao was in seclusion cultivating, and Zhao Manyan hadn't been out chasing senior schoolgirls for three days.

As soon as the last semester ended, Mo Fan immediately went to look for an apartment. Of course, he went back to the same spacious apartment in Jinyuan Apartment, a place filled with his memories.

Mo Fan arrived just in time. He knocked on the door of the familiar apartment, and the landlady, an auntie, opened it enthusiastically.

"You're the young man who called earlier, right?" the landlady said.

"Yes, that's me," Mo Fan nodded.

"My place isn't cheap, you know. If you want to rent it, come inside," the landlady said, sizing Mo Fan up.

Just as they were about to go inside, two women emerged from the elevator.

A smile played on Mo Fan's lips. Just as I expected, my little songbirds!

Emerging from the elevator were Mu Nujiao and Ai Tutu. This was the first time the three of them had met since returning from the Summoning Plane.

"Mo... Mo Fan?"

Ai Tutu's large, sparkling eyes blinked. Her petite body seemed unable to contain the large panda plushie she was carrying, which jiggled as she ran.

"What are you doing here?" Ai Tutu tilted her head.

"Same as you, renting an apartment," Mo Fan said with a smile.

"What? You want to rent here too?" Ai Tutu exclaimed.

Mu Nujiao looked at Mo Fan deeply. Was it a coincidence, or did he deliberately choose this place?

Jinyuan Apartment was quite expensive. Most students spent their money on cultivation, so only the truly wealthy could afford to live in such a luxurious apartment.

Mu Nujiao was the granddaughter of Mu Zhanxing, the head of the Mu family. Even if her talent wasn't exceptional, she could still access vast resources. Not to mention, Mu Nujiao had the best magical talent among her generation.

Returning to Jinyuan Apartment, Mo Fan felt a slight disappointment. It was true that it was easy to go from simple to luxurious, but difficult to go from luxurious to simple. Having lived in some of the most luxurious buildings in the world, even this high-end apartment in the heart of Modu felt somewhat basic to him.

"Sister Mu, this place is nice. We've looked at so many places, and finally found a good one," Ai Tutu said, surveying the layout of the apartment's first floor.

"What do you ladies think?" the landlady asked kindly.

"It'll do," Mo Fan nodded.

It'll do?

The landlady glanced at Mo Fan's clothes. He didn't look like a rich second-generation heir at all. And he said it would do? This kid really knew how to put on a show!

"I think it's great. Sister Mu, let's take it," Ai Tutu said, tugging Mu Nujiao's hand and acting spoiled.

"But what about Mo Fan?" Mu Nujiao said.

"If you're both happy with it, then you can share it. You know each other anyway," the landlady said with a smile.

"Share—"

Mo Fan pretended to think for a moment, then said to Ai Tutu, "In that case, you two are getting a bargain."

"You— what do you mean, a bargain? We're two beautiful women sharing with you, you're the one getting the better deal," Ai Tutu said, hands on her hips, facing Mo Fan.

"Oh, right, Mo Fan, can you help me move my luggage in a bit?" Ai Tutu suddenly became gentle, as if remembering something.

"Don't even think about it. My time is precious. Why don't you just find a few backup simps to help you?" Mo Fan waved his hand, refusing.

"Hmph, stingy!!"

Mo Fan walked onto the balcony and looked out. Snow-covered mountains stretched as far as the eye could see. Modu below seemed to have entered an ice age, with white mist reflecting off the towering buildings.

Mu Nujiao pulled Ai Tutu away, and the two of them went off to whisper secrets. When they returned, Mu Nujiao's expression had returned to normal.

After the two women came back, Ai Tutu excitedly picked up her phone and called her backup suitors. Mu Nujiao walked over to Mo Fan.

"I heard you disappeared for two months?" Mu Nujiao's voice was cool but carried a gentle warmth.

"I didn't disappear, I was cultivating. You were both in seclusion, but I went beyond the Safe Zone and cultivated in a primitive environment," Mo Fan explained.

"I see." Mu Nujiao could tell Mo Fan wasn't lying, but she was impressed by his courage. Venturing alone beyond the Safe Zone— how much confidence did he have in himself?

"Everyone is preparing for the Main Campus assessment now. Even Old Zhao isn't out gallivanting anymore," Mo Fan said with a smile.

"The Main Campus is the true Pearl Institute. Most of the students there are Intermediate Level mages, and among the top ten, there might even be someone who has touched the High Level realm!" Mu Nujiao said with a hint of longing.

Mo Fan lit a cigarette. The flame flickered precariously under the pressure of the cold wind, but he managed to light the cigarette.

Time passed so quickly. It seemed the Ancient Capital catastrophe would begin before long. This time, he had to get there early and be the first to wear the Armor Robe.

"Sister Mu, have you finished packing? Let's go get your luggage first," Ai Tutu found Mu Nujiao on the balcony.

Then she saw Mo Fan smoking, frowned, and said, "Mo Fan, you still smoke? But you can't smoke in the lobby."

"Mm-hmm," Mo Fan nodded.

"Got it, Miss Ai."

After Mo Fan finished his cigarette, he left Jinyuan Apartment and headed to the Azure Sky Hunter Agency. His strength had greatly increased since returning from the Summoning Plane, allowing him to take on more missions.

This semester, Ling Ling had Mo Fan grinding levels like crazy, and he had already advanced from an Intermediate Hunter to an Advanced Hunter. At this rate, becoming a Hunter Elite next semester wouldn't be a problem.

"Ling Ling, I'm here."

The wind chimes rang as he pushed the door open. Mo Fan entered and saw Ling Ling doing homework. Having a Hunter Master do middle school problems was completely unchallenging.

Ling Ling was listlessly doing her homework, yet her writing speed was incredibly fast. If not for her neat handwriting and correct reasoning, Mo Fan would have thought she was just scribbling.

This was nothing, though. Essays were Ling Ling's real strength.

Because no matter the topic, Ling Ling would always write about the hunter missions she had participated in!