Tianlan Magic High School.
Today, the Elite Class was holding a Magic Sparring match for the Earth Sacred Spring Qualification Battle. The winner would represent the school against the children of prominent families for an Earth Sacred Spring spot.
Originally, Principal Zhu had not wanted to hold a selection and had intended to give the opportunity directly to Qin Yuan.
However, when he and Deng Kai from the Hunter Alliance went looking for Qin Yuan, they were shocked to discover that Qin Yuan's strength had already reached another level.
Therefore, the Earth Sacred Spring was no longer suitable for Qin Yuan. Rather than waste it for nothing, why not give it to someone who needed it more?
"Holy shit, when did Xu Zhaoting break through to Elementary Level Three too?!"
"Damn, this guy hid it way too well!"
"Now this is worth watching. Fire Element versus Lightning Element, both at Elementary Level Three—which one will come out on top?"
"Hehe, whether Mo Fan wins or Xu Zhaoting wins, there's still someone above them both."
"..."
Because of Qin Yuan's appearance, Little Loach had transformed ahead of time, allowing Mo Fan to successfully cultivate both Elements to Elementary Level Three within three years.
As for Xu Zhaoting, he had always possessed decent talent. Coupled with the Stardust Magic Artifact allocation time originally meant for Qin Yuan, he had also broken through to Elementary Level Three a few days ago.
After advancing through round after round of selections, the two had reached the final showdown.
Below the stage.
"Damn it! If I were Lightning Element or Fire Element too, I wouldn't have been eliminated so early!" Mu Bai clenched his fists, deeply unwilling to accept it.
Qin Yuan had given up his Stardust Magic Artifact allocation time, and Mu Bai had benefited from it as well, reaching Elementary Level Three.
However, in terms of offense, the Ice Element was ultimately inferior to the Lightning Element and Fire Element.
He had regretfully stopped in the top three.
In the spectator stands.
"There are quite a few promising seedlings this year." Deng Kai of the Hunter Alliance smiled broadly.
"Yes, and we have Qin Yuan to thank for that." Principal Zhu was also all smiles as he said with heartfelt admiration, "Becoming an Intermediate Level mage in three years—Qin Yuan is undoubtedly a genius!"
"Not only is he a genius, but he also has great vision."
"He knew that the Earth Sacred Spring could add an Intermediate Level mage to Bocheng, so he deliberately gave up this spot."
Deng Kai said.
An Earth Sacred Spring spot could also be used on an Intermediate Level mage, but the ultimate beneficiary would be an individual rather than the group.
Qin Yuan's spirit of sacrificing the lesser self for the greater good was worthy of praise.
"Tianlan is truly fortunate to have a student like Qin Yuan."
The smile never left Principal Zhu's face.
The two chatted and laughed.
At that moment, Deng Kai suddenly noticed the situation on the training field and said in surprise, "Oh, this student Mo Fan has plenty of experience. Looks like he's about to win."
"Yes, his experience is indeed seasoned. He doesn't seem like a novice mage."
Principal Zhu agreed.
Compared to Mo Fan, Xu Zhaoting's fighting style was somewhat rigid and unpolished. Sometimes, when faced with sudden developments, he found it difficult to respond in time.
This was a typical lack of real combat experience.
"Fire Seed—Scorch!"
In the end, Mo Fan seized the right opportunity and secured victory with a Level One Fire Seed.
Xu Zhaoting had lost, and he felt somewhat regretful.
However, he was not someone fragile. He quickly regained his confidence and pulled himself together.
Through this battle, he had discovered his own shortcomings.
Being able to find one's shortcomings was a good thing, because now he could slowly make up for them with a clear direction.
"Let us congratulate student Mo Fan on his victory! He will represent our school at the Mu Family Manor, where he will compete with Yu Ang, a disciple of the prominent families, for Earth Sacred Spring qualifications!"
Principal Zhu rose to announce.
The Elite Class students who had been watching below all began applauding. Thunderous applause instantly rang through the training field.
All this time, Qin Yuan's dazzling brilliance had made them completely overlook the other geniuses in their class.
This Magic Sparring selection had shown the students that their class did not have only Qin Yuan. There were also geniuses like Mo Fan, Mu Bai, Xu Zhaoting, and others.
In the teaching building not far from the training field.
The place was empty. Most teachers and students had gone to the training field to watch the Magic Sparring, leaving only a handful behind.
On the seventh-floor corridor.
"Tianlan's number one genius isn't going down to show himself? Why are you hiding up here to peek?" Tang Yue's mature voice, carrying a trace of natural allure, drifted over.
She was still dressed simply in a black uniform with a white inner shirt. Beneath it was a proud bosom that could barely be contained, while her lower half was clad in a hip-hugging skirt and fitted black pants that perfectly emphasized her straight legs.
Such simple attire possessed a different kind of charm when paired with Tang Yue's gorgeous oval face and captivatingly seductive aura.
"Sister Tang Yue, you have the nerve to say that about me? Didn't you stay up here too?"
Qin Yuan leaned against the railing, a smile at the corner of his mouth.
"I'm a teacher. I have privileges."
"Then I'm the number one genius. I have even more privileges."
"Hehe, I can't argue with you."
Tang Yue rolled her beautiful eyes and leaned against the railing as well, quietly watching the distant training field.
She would never tell Qin Yuan that she had left the training field because she could not find him.
Over the past two years, she had grown accustomed to Qin Yuan's presence. Sometimes, when she could not see him, she even felt a vague sense of disappointment.
That feeling was actually very bad.
Tang Yue knew even more clearly that she could not develop such feelings, because Qin Yuan was Qin Yuer's... younger brother.
Yet every time Tang Yue saw Qin Yuan, she cast those thoughts aside and could not resist approaching him.
What a stinky little brother. Tang Yue sighed inwardly.
She did not want to admit it, but the truth was that she really did like Qin Yuan a little.
"Sister Tang Yue, is something on your mind?"
Qin Yuan's voice suddenly drifted over.
Tang Yue came back to herself and met Qin Yuan's deep black eyes.
She was instantly startled.
"L-Little Yuan, why are you standing so close?!" Tang Yue's cheeks reddened as she instinctively stepped back.
"I'm standing close?"
Qin Yuan pointed at himself with a baffled expression and said helplessly, "Sister Tang Yue, why don't you check the surveillance footage and see who was the one that came closer just now?"
He had clearly been spacing out peacefully when Tang Yue suddenly moved close to him.
He had thought she needed something, yet it took several calls before he finally snapped her out of her daze.
"I moved closer on my own?"
Tang Yue's beautiful eyes widened, her face full of disbelief.
She remembered that she had merely been thinking that every time she saw Qin Yuan, she could not help wanting to get closer to him...
Could her body have acted on instinct?!
The more she thought about it, the more likely it seemed.
Tang Yue, Tang Yue, you've embarrassed yourself beyond belief. Tang Yue cursed herself inwardly.
"Sister Tang Yue, don't tell me you..."
Qin Yuan supported his chin with his thumb and forefinger, the smile at the corner of his mouth becoming increasingly strange.
"Pah, pah, pah!" Tang Yue's face flushed crimson. She snapped, cutting him off, "Qin Yuan, put away those wicked thoughts. Your sister isn't that kind of person!"
"I have things to do. I'm leaving first!"
With that, Tang Yue fled as if she were running for her life, afraid that Qin Yuan would tease her again.
"Hehe."
Qin Yuan chuckled softly. Watching Tang Yue's flustered retreating figure, he murmured, "Whether you're that kind of person isn't important. I am."
Although his emotional intelligence was not particularly high, it was not completely nonexistent.
Tang Yue's behavior just now was exactly like those shy young girls during adolescence.
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