Beep! Detected the Three Year Agreement

Exotic Fire truly lived up to its reputation as a treasure alchemists dreamed of.

Not only could it greatly enhance combat power, but it also allowed alchemy techniques to improve at an astonishing rate.

Before obtaining the Myriad Beast Spirit Fire, Dongfang Chen had racked his brains and could only refine Two-Patterned Azure Spirit Pills, but once he acquired the Myriad Beast Spirit Fire...

With the help of the Myriad Beast Spirit Fire, he managed to refine the most difficult Three-Pattern Green Spirit Pill in one go.

Not just the Three-Pattern Green Spirit Pill—even his previous pills saw a further improvement in quality under the tempering of the Myriad Beast Spirit Fire.

Although Dongfang Chen had only obtained Fourth-grade Alchemist Experience, with the boost from the Exotic Fire, he could barely manage to refine Fifth-grade pills.

Soon, the end of the year arrived.

Having taken the Three-Pattern Green Spirit Pill, Dongfang Chen was now a Four Star Dou Grandmaster. He could easily handle Commander Level demonic beasts, and even against weaker Commander Level ones, he could put up a fight.

As a transmigrator, Dongfang Chen knew very well that in the near future, Bocheng would face disaster.

The reason he hadn't left this place despite knowing Bocheng would be in danger was that he had enough confidence.

Not to mention his own Dou Qi Cultivation—even Butler Sai, who had been boosted to Archmage level with massive resources, could slap the Black Church silly.

As long as the core figures of the Black Church didn't step in personally, Dongfang Chen was confident enough to protect Bocheng.

In class.

Mentor Tang Yue announced the details regarding the Annual Assessment.

Though it was called an Annual Assessment, it was essentially a placement exam. Students who did well would be placed in the Advanced Class.

Those who performed poorly would stay in the ordinary class or even be advised to drop out.

"I hope everyone will give it their all in this Annual Assessment, because it's not just a test—the school has also prepared a special surprise for the Advanced Class students," Tang Yue continued from the podium.

Below, Zhao Kun San, Mubai's subordinate, raised his hand and asked, "Teacher Tang Yue, what's the surprise?"

"Well, this surprise..." Saying this, Tang Yue cast her beautiful eyes toward Dongfang Chen.

Thanks to Dongfang Chen's deliberate efforts, his private relationship with Tang Yue was quite good.

Tang Yue often needed pills produced by the Dongfang Family for her cultivation, and Dongfang Chen, using the pretext of their teacher-student relationship, sold her some pills meant for Meditation Cultivation at "cost price."

Over time, the two grew close.

Unfortunately, there was still no clue about the acquaintance mission involving Yun Yun (Tang Yue).

"The surprise is a Star Dust Magic Equipment."

Tang Yue's alluring eyes were like those of a seductive fox.

"Originally, the school had prepared Star Dust Magic Equipment for the Advanced Class students, but they were only Mortal Grade. This time, because Dongfang student donated a Spirit-grade Star Dust Magic Equipment to the school, they've decided to give the Spirit-grade one to the Advanced Class for use."

After Tang Yue finished speaking, several wealthy students led by Mubai let out a series of exclamations.

"Star Dust Magic Equipment? And it's Spirit-grade!"

"Holy crap, is Dongfang big shot that rich? Giving away a Spirit-grade Star Dust Magic Equipment just like that?"

While some exclaimed, others were confused, especially Mofan, who came from a grassroots background.

"Teacher Tang Yue, what's a Star Dust Magic Equipment?" Mofan asked.

Before Tang Yue could explain, Mubai, sitting next to him, said with a hint of superiority, "You don't even know what Star Dust Magic Equipment is? It's a great item that increases meditation time."

"Then what's the deal with Mortal Grade and Spirit Grade?" Mofan ignored Mubai's sarcasm and pressed on.

"Mortal Grade Star Dust Magic Equipment can boost a mage's daily cultivation time by about 20%, while Spirit Grade can increase it by 40%. Don't think the 20% difference is small—Spirit Grade Star Dust Magic Equipment costs several times more than Mortal Grade, at least tens of millions. Even in our Mu Family, only Mu Ningxue gets to use one."

No, Mu Ningxue is using a Soul Grade one now.

Dongfang Chen stayed silent on the sidelines. He had already upgraded the Star Dust Magic Equipment for himself, Xin Xia, and Mu Ningxue.

As for the Spirit-grade one he swapped out and no longer needed, he had thought about giving it to Tang Yue, but since she already had one, he simply donated it to the school.

"Holy crap!" Though Mofan wasn't well-educated, he understood the weight of tens of millions.

"Dongfang, what does your family do? How are you so rich?"

Mofan knew Dongfang Chen had good ties with the Mu Family, but he had no idea Dongfang Chen was this loaded—donating a tens-of-millions Spirit-grade Star Dust Magic Equipment like it was nothing, not just a few thousand bucks.

"My family just runs a small business."

Dongfang Chen just smiled.

Mubai, sitting nearby, helped Dongfang Chen show off.

"Dongfang Chen is from the Hangzhou Dongfang Family. Calling the Dongfang Family the richest family in Huaxia wouldn't be an exaggeration."

"Holy crap!! Why would someone from a big family come to a small place like Bocheng?" Mofan let out another classic "holy crap," since his vocabulary didn't have any more shocking words.

"Heh, my mother is a native of Bocheng. There's nothing strange about me studying here."

"That's true."

On the podium, Tang Yue saw the conversation drifting off-topic and quickly steered it back.

"Anyway, the Annual Assessment is very important. I hope everyone performs at their best..."

Two days remained until the Annual Assessment.

At Dongfang Chen's home.

Mu Ningxue, who had been away for a while, returned from the Imperial Capital.

"A while" was relative—it had only been a month.

Ever since Mu Ningxue left for school in the Imperial Capital, Dongfang Chen would spend a few days each month visiting that Ice Block in the city.

Sometimes he brought Xin Xia along for a cozy trio, other times he went alone to enjoy some time with Mu Ningxue.

"Chen, how's your Magic Cultivation coming along?"

Mu Ningxue got straight to the point, asking about serious matters the moment they met.

Given her personality, it was nearly impossible for her to initiate sweet nothings like a typical couple.

Still, when they were together, Mu Ningxue didn't reject his affectionate gestures, and sometimes she even took the initiative to be close.

But taking things further was out of the question.

Not because Mu Ningxue forbade it, but because she was too shy.

Normally, Mu Ningxue was an Ice Block, but when it came to intimacy, she was a complete contrast.

If Dongfang Chen got a little too carried away, Mu Ningxue would instantly cool down, turning into an ice sculpture.

It wasn't because she was angry—it was because she was embarrassed.

That's right, when Mu Ningxue got shy, she became an Ice Sculpture beauty, which was the origin of her Ice Block nickname.

In front of Dongfang Chen, the colder Mu Ningxue acted, the more flustered she was.

In this regard, Ye Xin Xia was much easier to handle.

Even if Dongfang Chen asked her to change into different colored stockings, she'd blush and do it.

She'd even voluntarily give him hand and foot massages to help him relax.

As for Mu Ningxue, she still needed some training.

"Not bad. All my Magic Elements have reached Initial Level 2."

Mu Ningxue nodded. Her Ice Element Magic was also at Initial Level 2, not far from Novice Level 3.

She was slightly ahead of Dongfang Chen in progress.

That was thanks to the Soul-grade Star Dust Magic Equipment.

But Dongfang Chen had All Element Magic at Initial Level 2, while Mu Ningxue only had Ice Element, so the gap between them was still significant.

"Chen, come to the Imperial Capital Magic Academy and join me," Mu Ningxue said.

"Did your Mentor at the Imperial Capital Academy ask you to invite me?" Dongfang Chen countered.

Back when he awakened All Element Magic, it had been a huge Big Event.

Not only the Imperial Capital Magic Academy, but also famous schools like Mingzhu Magic Academy and Hangzhou Magic Academy had sent invitations to their Green Campuses.

Even the military wanted to recruit Dongfang Chen.

But he turned them all down.

Two reasons: he didn't lack training resources or expert guidance, and he didn't want to leave Bocheng.

"It's fine if you don't want to go. Don't worry about my Mentor's opinion—I just asked on his behalf casually." Mu Ningxue respected Dongfang Chen's choice, just as he had respected hers when she decided to leave Bocheng without forcing her to stay.

But the erratic system had other ideas.

[Ding! Original Work plot detected. Plot Mission incoming.]

[Plot Mission: Three Year Agreement]

[Detected that Nalan Yanran is about to break off an engagement. Host must establish a Three Year Agreement with Nalan Yanran.]

[Mission Reward: Purple Crystal Winged Lion Cub (Tier 3 Magical Beast)]