Reunited After Two Months

"Ring-ring—"

The ten-minute break passed quickly, and it was soon time for the next class: Demon Theory Class.

Teaching everyone was an exceptionally knowledgeable old teacher. He was the school's Demon Encyclopedia and possessed detailed knowledge of countless demonic beasts.

This was precisely the kind of knowledge Qin Yuan currently needed.

Therefore, Qin Yuan listened very attentively during this class.

The day passed just like that. Qin Yuan got along well with the students of Class 8, and he quickly adapted despite joining the lessons midway through.

In short, Qin Yuan had already integrated into the collective of Class 8, First Year.

Xue Musheng was very pleased about this.

Mu Family Manor.

"Uncle, that's what happened."

"That Qin Yuan not only awakened the Ice Element, but he also possesses an Innate Spirit Seed, just like Mu Ning Xue."

Across from Mu Bai sat a middle-aged man dressed in a black suit.

"Another Innate Spirit Seed?"

Mu He murmured, a glint flickering in his eyes as he pondered something unknown.

After thinking for a long time,

Mu He revealed a "gentle" smile and said, "Mu Bai, I understand the matter."

"Go back and cultivate first. Strive to master Elementary Level One Ice Vine within a year. Only then will you stand out among the family's disciples."

"The family head will also grant you an additional two or three months to cultivate with the Stardust Magic Artifact."

"Mm, I will." Mu Bai nodded, a sharp light blooming in his eyes.

Mu He's words ignited Mu Bai's fighting spirit. He immediately returned to his room and began Meditative Cultivation in earnest.

Inside the pavilion.

Mu He sat on a stone chair, lightly tapping the table with one hand while raising a teacup with the other and taking a small sip.

He swept his gaze around, and only after confirming that no one was approaching did he take out a dark object from his robes. It was an old-fashioned phone.

Mu He lightly pressed several buttons and made a call.

"Beep... beep..."

After the phone rang for a while, the sound suddenly stopped.

A fanatical, reverent expression immediately appeared on Mu He's face. In an incomparably respectful tone, he said, "Lord Salan, this subordinate has an important matter to report!"

The other end of the line remained silent for a long time.

"Speak."

An icy voice came through, as though it could Freeze one's soul.

"My lord, an Ice Element mage named Qin Yuan has arrived at Tianlan Magic High School. He possesses an Innate Spirit Seed."

"Do we need to make contact?"

Mu He did not beat around the bush and went straight to the point.

"..."

"Observe him in secret."

The icy voice came again.

"Yes!" Mu He answered respectfully without the slightest hesitation.

"Beep~!"

The call ended.

Mu He immediately put the phone away. After looking around once more and confirming there was no one else nearby, he finally stood and left.

Two months later.

Although winter had arrived, Bocheng was located deep in the south, and the temperature still hovered around twenty degrees. It was not particularly cold.

Most people in Bocheng still wore short sleeves, with the occasional person draping a thin outer coat over themselves.

Tianlan Magic High School welcomed its month-long winter break. The students all returned home in high spirits, intending to focus on Meditative Cultivation.

Ruiguang Residential Area.

Building 2, Room 602, balcony.

"Ice Vine—Freeze!"

Seven star seeds linked together into an ice-blue Star Path.

A layer of frost instantly crept across the balcony tiles, as though they had been coated in ice-blue paint. The sight was astonishing.

"Creak, creak~"

Cold air raged as frost rapidly spread, freezing the entire balcony and turning it into a miniature world of ice.

With the support of the Extreme Cold Spirit Seed, the range of a Level One Ice Vine was vast. Its hardness nearly matched rock, and its power could not be underestimated.

"I've finally mastered the Elementary Level One spell, Ice Vine."

A murmuring voice sounded as a boy about six feet tall stepped out from behind the glass door frozen solid with ice.

He had short, tousled black hair and a handsome face. His well-defined features were exquisite, his brows sharp as swords, his eyes like stars, and his nose high and straight. Even without considering his temperament, he was nearly flawless.

A simple white hooded sweatshirt, loose black pants, and a pair of plain white shoes...

With his looks, he could effortlessly pull off any outfit.

"System, check in."

Qin Yuan murmured.

[Ding, detected that the host has checked in for thirty consecutive days. Conducting the monthly check-in.]

[Ding, congratulations to the host for obtaining one Servant Grade Demonic Beast Spirit Essence.]

"Another Demon Spirit Essence? The same as last month's check-in reward."

Qin Yuan now had two Servant Grade Demonic Beast Spirit Essences on him.

This time, he did not use it as nourishment. After all, the energy provided by a Servant Grade Demonic Beast Spirit Essence was already negligible to the spiritual-grade White Tiger Vessel.

Rather than make such a useless improvement, he might as well save it for another purpose.

"Whew, the past two months have been quite fruitful."

Qin Yuan had not only mastered Elementary Level One Ice Vine, but he had also cultivated the Pure Yang Divine Art to the entry stage of its second layer.

At the entry stage of the second layer of the Pure Yang Divine Art, his physical body was comparable to that of a Minor General demonic beast.

A General Grade physical body was something only Archmages possessed.

Although this did not mean Qin Yuan could contend against an Archmage, he could still deal with Beginner Mages and some Intermediate Level Mages barehanded.

"Beep beep beep~"

Just then, the phone on the table rang.

"Xin Xia, I'll be there soon." Qin Yuan pressed the answer button with a smile.

"Okay."

Ye Xin Xia's gentle, tranquil voice came through.

Qin Yuan ended the call, straightened his collar in front of the mirror, and picked up his coat.

He left the apartment and went downstairs. After turning several corners and picking up Ye Xin Xia, he immediately hailed a taxi and headed in a certain direction.

From afar, it was a manor.

Evening.

Not far from Mu Family Manor was a natural grassy "terrace." From there, one could take in the beautiful scenery of more than half of Bocheng.

As a southern small city, Bocheng possessed a soft and elegant charm. Water wound around the city and flowed slowly beyond it, while the distant mountains stretched endlessly.

Qin Yuan had brought Ye Xin Xia there early.

Ye Xin Xia wanted to help, but Qin Yuan refused.

"Xin Xia, rest for a while first."

Qin Yuan guided Ye Xin Xia beneath a large tree. A cool breeze drifted there, making it pleasantly refreshing.

To make sure she would not catch cold, Qin Yuan thoughtfully draped his coat over her.

"Mm." Ye Xin Xia responded softly and quietly watched Qin Yuan from the side.

Ingredients, seasonings, charcoal, grill racks...

Qin Yuan had prepared everything needed for a barbecue.

The grill rack and charcoal were specially made as well. Even when placed on the grass, there was no risk of starting a fire. They were completely safe and kept at home year-round.

"Hoo hoo hoo~"

A cool breeze blew over, carrying a faint fragrance.

Qin Yuan crouched down to prepare the ingredients. Even without turning around, he knew who had arrived.

"Since you're here, don't just stand there foolishly. Give me a hand."

As Qin Yuan's voice fell, the air fell silent for a moment. A fair, delicate jade hand reached out from behind him and picked up the grill rack nearby.

"How did you know it was me?" A somewhat aloof voice came from behind him.

Qin Yuan chuckled softly and said blandly, "Your scent hasn't changed at all."

Mu Ning Xue: "..."

Her hand, which had been adjusting the grill rack, paused. Her beautiful eyes glared at Qin Yuan's back, and her pretty face showed a trace of anger.