Are you an idiot?

Being told that by Lin Xiaowei, Li Yao really did feel a little uneasy.

He pursed his lips, thinking, Screw being a coward! At least I'm good-looking! During this time, Li Yao had fully entered the zone, spending nearly two-thirds of his day cultivating. Although the Meditation Technique was the foundation of a Mage, both the Qi Refining Technique and deciphering magical knowledge could refine his spiritual power.

Because spiritual power originated from the soul,

and the act of absorbing knowledge to shape consciousness was itself a tempering of the soul.

He had worked hard, and he was excellent, so there was no reason it wouldn't work!

Li Yao frantically worked himself up, engaging in self-psychological construction, eliminating the doubts and uncertainties in his heart.

This was Li Yao's unique strength. He remained calm in the face of big events, with a mental fortitude that was absolutely solid. Anyway, he would just focus on working hard, and then brute force his way through the rest! He let out a long breath, feeling that his state of mind had calmed down a lot.

Li Yao sent a message: "I'm fine."

Lin Xiaowei could probably guess what kind of self-motivation Li Yao had gone through. Li Yao was an Academic Overachiever, but she was an Academic God... the kind of freak who could stay up all night playing games the night before an exam and still get a perfect score while half-asleep. So she replied, "Yeah, you're fine."

Actually, the problem was huge.

She still vividly remembered the feeling of her soul being branded with pain when she advanced last time, and she almost failed.

Fortunately, her mentor had given her a stern warning at a critical moment, which helped her pull through and advance to become a Formal Mage in one step.

But Li Yao didn't have a mentor by his side! It was all remote teaching. Although being a Mage was a rigorous and logical profession, many things still needed to be taught in person.

Lin Xiaowei was very worried, but she was powerless.

Separated by two worlds,

she could only give Li Yao her blessings and pray for him.

Lin Xiaowei: "By the way, Li Yao, are you making a staff?"

Li Yao's face darkened instantly: "Why are you cursing me!"

I'm already feeling uneasy, and instead of giving me words of encouragement, you're cursing me! Dog, you're really getting cocky!

Lin Xiaowei explained: "No, no, I'm really asking you, are you making a staff?"

Li Yao: "..."

You're definitely doing it on purpose! She was asking if Li Yao wanted to make a staff, which was a Mage's weapon.

As the Mage system had developed, many branches had emerged—Elemental Stream, Item Stream, Potion Stream, Army Stream, Fortress Stream, Summoning Stream... all kinds of streams emerged one after another. Generally speaking, with the long lifespans and active energy of Mages, they would try almost all of the streams, and then find the one they liked best and delve into it.

The basic process was to start experimenting from Novice Mage, basically determine the stream at Intermediate Rank and develop it into a model suitable for oneself, and then play it with proficiency at High Rank.

Generally speaking, Mages who pursued staffs were usually melee-type fighters who focused on attack power and attack speed. They were simply human-shaped self-propelled turrets...

But Li Yao didn't want to become that kind of fighter.

He didn't have much of a pursuit for equipment like staffs and mage robes.

So, he didn't understand why Lin Xiaowei was saying this.

Lin Xiaowei organized her thoughts and explained: "The advancement ceremony is a transformation of the apprentice's soul. No external equipment can provide help, but it's not absolute... I've prepared materials for you to make a staff, including a soul gem. I asked my teacher to embed a 'Sage's Dao Sound' spell into the gem. If you constantly nurture it while making the staff, it might help you advance."

Li Yao didn't have a teacher on Earth,

so Lin Xiaowei would create favorable conditions for him as much as possible! Li Yao felt as if a warm current was gushing out in his heart, slowly spreading out... He pursed his lips and finally typed two words: "Thank you!"

Lin Xiaowei: "No need to be polite, I've given you almost all of my possessions~"

Li Yao felt even more guilty.

Lin Xiaowei: "I heard that when people who are suffering hear someone call them 'Dad,' all their suffering will disappear... so, can you call me 'Dad'?"

Li Yao rolled his eyes. What's wrong with you! Li Yao: "Call you what?"

Lin Xiaowei excitedly wanted to reply with the words "Dad," but she put her fingers down again. She replied with a sneer: "Heh, Li Yao, you've changed!"

Li Yao: "Is it fun!"

Lin Xiaowei: "It's so much fun (〃'▽'〃)!"

Li Yao: "Goodbye, smiling face.JPG."

Then he disconnected from the internet and went offline!

Does this otherworldly person not understand memes or something? They're chatting with me across dimensions and getting cheeky! Are they crazy? No, this girl needs a beating! Li Yao took a deep breath, reminding himself that he must become stronger faster than that person, or when she returns from the other world... she really might grind his face into the ground... Since he can't die anyway, she'll just play him to death! Just thinking about it is terrifying! Li Yao shuddered and turned to go upstairs to cultivate.

The next morning, Li Yao woke up from his Meditation, feeling refreshed and exceptionally clear-headed!

He rummaged through his Space Ring and found the staff materials Lin Xiaowei had mentioned in a horizontal box.

Inside were several raw materials for making staffs—Dragon Blood Purple Leaf Sandalwood, Mind Flayer Black Vein Birch, Eye Demon Tumor Knot Grapevine, etc. These were basically special breeds of wood cultivated by the Magic Association through special means.

And without exception, they were all materials that aided in conquering the spirit and will.

These staffs were all processed semi-finished products. The staff cores were embedded, and the magic arrays were engraved. All that was left was for the Mage to embed the gem and infuse their own spiritual power to fuse them together—this step was something staff makers wouldn't do, because once this step was done, it meant the staff's "first time" had been taken away, and it would take a lot of effort for other Mages to master and bond with the staff.

Li Yao chose for a while, picked up the Dragon Blood Purple Leaf Sandalwood staff, and then found the soul gem inlaid with the Sage's Dao Sound...

He licked his lips.

This was his first time trying to take away something important...

Oh,

He was a little excited.

This was actually not good.

The first time for two newbies together is very awkward and stiff. If both people are novices, then the first experience is generally not very good... ahem, getting off track.

The Mage system has developed to a very mature stage.

Correspondingly,

The techniques developed by various schools are also very mature. These staffs are basically processed, so as long as you follow the steps, there are basically no problems.

So, Li Yao held the Dragon Blood Purple Leaf Sandalwood in one hand and the soul gem in the other, and muttered, "Well, here I come!"

About ninety-five centimeters long, with a symmetrical and beautiful shape, a purplish-black, long and thick semi-finished staff faced that round and smooth gem...

And stabbed it in!

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