Tianlan Magic High School.
Principal's Office.
"Classmate Qin Yuan."
"Welcome to Tianlan Magic High School. Rest assured, we may be small, but the quality of our education is guaranteed."
Principal Zhu looked at Qin Yuan before him with undisguised delight.
As far as he knew, Qin Yuan had not only awakened the Ice Element, but also possessed an Innate Spirit Seed, just like that young lady from the Mu Family of Bocheng.
Being able to enroll a student with an Innate Spirit Seed was a tremendous blessing for Tianlan Magic High School.
"I trust Principal Zhu."
Qin Yuan smiled.
To be honest, Tianlan Magic High School had indeed produced many outstanding talents.
Mo Fan, Mu Bai, and Zhang Xiaohou.
The three of them were undoubtedly future big shots.
Knock, knock, knock.
At that moment, someone knocked on the door.
"Come in,"
Principal Zhu called out.
The door opened, and in walked a somewhat thin middle-aged man dressed in a formal brown outfit.
"Teacher Xue, this is Classmate Qin Yuan."
"Not only is he an Ice Element Mage, but he also has an Innate Talent—an Innate Spirit Seed."
After introducing them, Principal Zhu turned to Qin Yuan and said with a smile, "Classmate Qin Yuan, this is Xue Musheng, the homeroom teacher of Class 8."
"Hello, Classmate Qin Yuan."
Xue Musheng was extremely excited. He stepped forward and greeted Qin Yuan himself.
How could he not be thrilled to have gained a student with an Innate Spirit Seed?
"Teacher Xue."
Qin Yuan gave a small smile and greeted him.
After exchanging a few brief words, Xue Musheng led Qin Yuan toward Class 8, First Year.
Class 8, Grade 1.
Ring, ring, ring—
The class bell rang. The students who had been bouncing around the room returned to their seats one after another. After a brief round of whispering, the classroom gradually fell quiet.
Tap, tap, tap.
Footsteps sounded from the doorway, drawing closer.
Xue Musheng entered the classroom first, with Qin Yuan close behind him.
When Qin Yuan walked into the classroom,
the boys were mildly surprised and curious about his identity, while the girls' eyes lit up as they watched him with obvious interest.
It's him!
A Blue-Haired Youth seated near the front of the classroom was inwardly startled.
"Brother Fan, no wonder you said he was both a new classmate and an old one. So it's Qin Yuan." Zhang Xiaohou leaned close to Mo Fan's ear and spoke.
"Yeah, I happened to run into him yesterday."
Mo Fan nodded.
Most of the kids from the Old City District knew Qin Yuan. After all, when they were young, Qin Yuan had "swept away" both Ye Xin Xia and Mu Ning Xue by himself. It had truly made everyone jealous.
"Everyone, quiet down."
"Let me introduce him. This is Classmate Qin Yuan. From now on, he'll be a member of our Class 8, so I hope everyone will help him settle in."
"Also, Classmate Qin Yuan is an Ice Element Mage, and he possesses the Innate Talent of an Innate Spirit Seed."
Xue Musheng introduced him with a smile.
The moment his words fell, every student in the classroom was stunned, including Mo Fan, who had known in advance that Qin Yuan was coming.
"An... Innate Spirit Seed!"
"Holy crap, isn't that the talent Mu Ning Xue of the Mu Family has?"
"Damn, Mu Bai's Ice Element compared to his... no, there's simply no comparison at all."
The classroom erupted into discussion, everyone utterly shocked.
Only the Blue-Haired Youth, Mu Bai, saw his proud expression instantly darken.
Damn it, he had caught a stray while lying down.
Mu Bai cursed inwardly and shot an annoyed look at a certain male student who spoke without thinking.
"Brother Fan, you only just found out too?" Zhang Xiaohou asked upon seeing Mo Fan's shocked look.
"...I already knew."
Mo Fan put on a calm front, acting like some lofty expert.
On the podium, Xue Musheng was not surprised by their reaction.
"Classmate Qin Yuan, say hello to everyone."
Xue Musheng smiled.
Qin Yuan nodded slightly. A faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth as he addressed the students below. "Hello, my name is Qin Yuan. I hope we can all improve together in the future."
His voice still carried some youthful immaturity, but it was quite magnetic, making several girls instantly more favorably inclined toward him.
"Classmate Qin Yuan, your seat is over there."
Xue Musheng pointed to a seat by the window in the middle of the classroom.
He had originally wanted Qin Yuan to sit in the front, but Qin Yuan was much taller than others his age, so he could only place him a little farther back. Still, he could not put him too far back, so he arranged a seat by the side.
"Mm."
Qin Yuan gave a slight nod, stepped down from the podium, and walked to his seat.
After a brief round of introductions,
Xue Musheng did not waste any time. He moved on to the day's lesson and formally began teaching.
"After Magic Awakening, the first thing you need to do is use Meditative Cultivation to expand your Star Dust and fill it with magical energy. You must never immediately attempt Star Control."
"If you attempt Star Control without magical energy, the energy in your body will be drained. At best, you may faint and fall unconscious; at worst, your life could be in danger..."
Xue Musheng was a veteran teacher.
Even without a textbook to assist him, he could explain theoretical knowledge with ease, often using the simplest and most understandable methods to help everyone grasp it.
Although Qin Yuan already understood some of the theoretical knowledge, his understanding was not yet detailed or comprehensive enough.
So, he listened especially attentively.
The class period soon ended. Xue Musheng did not drag the lesson out, instead leaving the time to the students so they could get to know the new student properly.
People of the same age made friends quickly, especially boys. Usually, a few words were enough for them to become friends.
As a middle-aged teacher, he would not interfere with the young people's interactions.
"Qin Yuan, let me introduce everyone to you." Mo Fan enthusiastically stepped forward, looking every bit like an older brother.
"Sure."
Qin Yuan smiled. He also nodded toward Zhang Xiaohou beside Mo Fan and greeted him, "Long time no see, Little Hou."
Zhang Xiaohou smiled as well. "Brother Yuan."
"Come on, come on."
Mo Fan began his introductions. He walked up to a chubby boy and said with a grin, "You should remember him—Zhao Kun San, Fatty Zhao."
"Get lost, Mo Fan!"
Zhao Kun San gave Mo Fan no face at all.
Mo Fan shrugged, looking as though it didn't matter.
"Zhao Kun San, long time no see." Qin Yuan nodded and greeted him.
"L-Long time no see." Zhao Kun San replied somewhat awkwardly.
There was no need to bring up embarrassing childhood incidents.
Mo Fan then walked over to the Blue-Haired Youth and said with a sly grin, "Hehe, this Green Tea Man is called Mu Bai. That's right, he's that pretentious guy from back then. Remember now?"
"Mo Fan, your mouth is fucking vile." Mu Bai's face turned icy, and his tone was cold.
Mo Fan continued to grin smugly, utterly unconcerned.
Qin Yuan found it rather amusing as well. These two mortal enemies, Mo Fan and Mu Bai, had not changed at all.
"Mu Bai."
Qin Yuan gave him the courtesy of greeting him too.
"Mm." Mu Bai responded softly, his expression still quite proud, perfectly in line with his personality.
"This is Zhou Min, a Fire Element Mage and the Female Tiger of our class..."
"Mo Fan, go die!"
"This is Xu Kun. You can also call him by his other name, 'Gege'..."
"Mo Fan, get lost!"
"..."
Mo Fan's mouth was as sweet as honey, and he managed to offend more than half the class in one go.
Still, after Mo Fan's introductions, Qin Yuan gradually became familiar with everyone. From time to time, they would exchange a few words.
Friendship was just that simple.
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