Because Intermediate Apprentices had broadened their horizons and deepened their foundations of knowledge, they could quickly get started when learning low-level magic and magical tricks with almost no killing power.
And the time and effort required would not be too great.
With Mentor Moxidu's warnings in mind, over the past three years, Saine had only consciously chosen certain low-level spells that he could use.
Mastering a variety of magic allowed Saine to truly be called a "magician."
While studying magic and alchemy, Saine had even found time to learn Meili's improved Nutrient Potion, as well as some introductory knowledge of potion-making.
The somewhat cluttered laboratory before them was completely tidied up in less than half an hour through the joint efforts of Saine and his Senior Sister Fei'er.
As a Formal Magician, Moxidu's experiments and the scale of his testing were far more complicated than Saine's.
Over the past few years, Saine had made quite a few alchemy items alongside Moxidu.
The overwhelming majority of these alchemy items were not individual pieces of equipment, but special magical devices.
Saine did not know exactly what these magical devices were used for, but an Alchemy Apprentice's intuition told him that they were likely part of a set of equipment and had to be used together.
After tidying up the laboratory, Senior Sister Fei'er panted as she used her fair wrist to wipe the sweat from her forehead.
Senior Sister Fei'er's constitution was far poorer than Saine's. Just one night of experiments and half an hour of cleaning had exhausted her to this extent.
Saine, on the other hand, looked perfectly normal. In his current state, working for another full day would not have been a problem.
What a strong little fellow. Senior Sister Fei'er watched Saine, who was doing the final cleanup by the Laboratory Table, with an unusual look in her eyes.
"Have you thought over what I mentioned to you last week?" Fei'er suddenly asked Saine, resting her chin in both hands.
Senior Sister Fei'er's question made Saine look somewhat awkward.
Over the past few years, Senior Sister Fei'er had indeed taken great care of Saine, but the request she had brought up a week ago...
Saine's expression made Senior Sister Fei'er snort softly.
She said, "What, do you find this old woman beneath you?"
"Aren't you just worried about your little girlfriend finding out? We can do it secretly if it comes to that," Senior Sister Fei'er said.
Senior Sister Fei'er's words caused several beads of sweat to appear on Saine's forehead.
A week ago, Senior Sister Fei'er had suddenly mentioned that she wanted to spend a night with Saine, to experience what it felt like to be young.
Her utterly unprompted request had left Saine stunned on the spot.
Perhaps Fei'er herself had felt that her proposal was too abrupt. After casually chatting about a few other things, she had told Saine to go back and think it over carefully.
Now that a week had passed, Saine had thought that what she brought up last week
had been a joke.
He had not expected Senior Sister Fei'er to bring it up again today.
Senior Sister Fei'er maintained herself very well and looked only to be in her twenties. Her skin was especially fair, and when one got close, she carried a milky scent.
But Senior Sister Fei'er's true age was definitely not as young as she appeared.
Magicians always had one method or another for preserving their youth, even extending their lifespans.
Saine's mentor Moxidu and Senior Brother Zorro were representative examples of those who did not bother with their appearance.
This also seemed to be a trait shared by the vast majority of male magicians.
Either they pursued knowledge and power, or they immersed themselves all day in experimental research and magical meditation. Where would they find spare time to pay attention to anything else?
Only female magicians paid exceptional attention to their skin, teeth, hair, and even their nails.
Senior Sister Fei'er was one of them. Saine also knew that the reason his Senior Sister made Nutrient Potions was that, in order to make potions for maintaining her skin and figure, she had deliberately spent time studying potion-making.
Nutrient Potions were merely a byproduct of that period of study, and judging by the strange smell and formula of the Nutrient Potions Senior Sister Fei'er made, her attention at the time had clearly not been focused on them.
It was not only Senior Sister Fei'er. Even the aloof Lina would sometimes apply a little of the skincare potion Meili had given her.
It seemed that loving beauty was the nature of most Female Magicians.
Saine felt that Senior Sister Fei'er was very likely already over forty.
He had not dared to ask her true age, because last time he had asked that question, his senior sister had given him quite a scolding.
Saine's stammering and silence made Senior Sister Fei'er grit her pearly teeth fiercely.
To be honest, although Saine was not a virgin and had Lina as his proper girlfriend,
he truly had little experience with a girl's thoughts.
Especially in this sort of situation, which had already gone beyond the theoretical scope of the magical knowledge he had studied. What should he do?
Should he let things take their natural course as he had with Lina back then, pushing things along until something good came of it?
Or should he directly refuse with a cold face, as he had done to that Entry-Level Apprentice Tian Di several years ago?
Given the close relationship between Saine and Senior Sister Fei'er, he clearly could not treat her the way he had treated Tian Di back then.
But as for doing that with Senior Sister Fei'er... Saine felt it was too soon. Their feelings did not seem to have reached that point yet.
Saine did not know how to choose in such matters, but his Senior Sister Fei'er was a decisive person.
Otherwise, she would not have abruptly brought up this matter a week ago.
"Heh heh heh, you little brat are getting an enormous bargain. Before this, your Senior Sister has never had another man."
"If it weren't because you're fairly handsome, and because after spending these past few years together, you suit my tastes rather well, I would never have chosen you so casually." Fei'er rose to her feet, folded her arms, and sneered at Saine.
Without waiting for Saine to say anything more, Senior Sister Fei'er issued an ultimatum. "Come find me in my dormitory three days from now. You know where I live."
"If you don't want to come, I won't force you. But don't come bothering me for no reason in the future!"
Senior Sister Fei'er gave a soft snort, then turned and left the laboratory.
Saine alone remained in the laboratory, his face full of headache and confusion.
Honestly, is this kid really that dense, or has my charm declined? After leaving Mentor Moxidu's laboratory, Fei'er thought irritably. At the same time, a small magic mirror appeared in her hand.
Fei'er had begged Senior Brother Zorro to make this mirror for her. Unlike Saine, who single-mindedly delved into the mysteries of magic and elements, Fei'er sometimes directed her attention elsewhere.
The Fei'er reflected in the magic mirror was still so youthful and beautiful, seemingly without the slightest sign of age.
However, Fei'er, who knew the true condition of her skin, could see a faint fine line at the corner of her eye.
This fine line had appeared a month ago. No matter what skincare potion or magical tonic she used, she could not get rid of it.
Life and youth were difficult to buy back with money or anything else.
Unless Fei'er could advance to become a Formal Magician and undergo a fundamental transformation of life itself.
Otherwise, no matter how hard she tried, she could only slow the onset of aging; she could not truly restore her youth.
While I'm still young, I should hurry and experience that feeling. Otherwise, once I'm completely old, there won't be much point.
Can I really break through to become a Formal Magician? But I'm still quite a long way from becoming a Quasi-Magician. Even if I break through later, if I'm too old, I've heard that the youth I regain will be quite limited.
I'd better give myself away sooner. Honestly, I still remember that twenty years ago, the apprentices from Black Wizard Academy pursuing me could have filled the entire Teaching Building.
Poor Ai Long, why did you have to die so early? Among that batch of Magic Apprentices pursuing me, you were the only one who suited my tastes.
But it's just as well that you died. Otherwise, I would not have been able to wait for this handsome and steady junior apprentice.
Hehe, I hope this little fellow doesn't stand me up three days from now.
"Mm, I'm almost forty already. Is it wrong for me to want to experience that feeling?" Senior Sister Fei'er muttered to herself in a low voice as she walked.
Perhaps thinking of an outcome that was not very pleasant, Fei'er stomped the ground with her heel and said with a somewhat fierce expression, "If he doesn't come, I'll force myself on him."
"His girlfriend is even stronger than him. Could it be that things worked out between them that way back then?" Fei'er maliciously speculated.
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