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Yinchao City, St. George's Middle School.

"Hey, Steven! Here, have a cup to perk you up! Graduation exams are in just a few days..."

Vidi brought over two paper cups of hot cocoa and set them in front of Wu Ming.

He looked a head taller now, wearing a casual jacket that gave him the air of a young man.

"Sure!"

Wu Ming kept his head down, taking notes and working through calculations. Only after a while did he pick up the hot cocoa and take a small sip.

Three years had passed. Wu Ming was now thirteen, though he looked more like a boy of fifteen or sixteen. His sunny, handsome face, bright golden curls, and slightly pursed lips gave him an air of determination and dependability.

At last, the analysis is more than halfway done...

He set down his pen and stretched out comfortably, in a very good mood. I've also finished deducing the fourth layer of the Great Luo Scripture. In theory, that should give me power equivalent to a fourth-level Celestial Master... Of course, because this is a different world, the way that power manifests may vary, but its essence will be the same.

"Graduation exams?"

After tidying up his papers, he looked at Vidi and smiled. "You're worried about that? If you don't pass, you can always do what I suggested last time. I'll pay you to work for me. How does that sound?"

Over the past three years, Navi's small business had grown by leaps and bounds, bringing Wu Ming a steady stream of cash. Not to mention, he had stored some truly fine antiques in a warehouse, waiting for their value to rise over time.

Jamie's career had flourished too. The Sterling family had moved into the rich neighborhood, and their comfortable life