Tang Miao

In a village outside the Hangzhou safe zone.

"This young master has finally completed Level 1 Lightning Magic!"

"Hahaha... this lightning is truly extraordinary..."

"Great Serpent, see how strong my lightning is!"

"..."

In a lake, a handsome youth around sixteen years old sat atop a massive serpent, sparks of lightning occasionally flashing in his hands as if to show off its power.

The Great Serpent the youth sat on merely flicked its tongue in response, a perfunctory hiss.

Facing the serpent's indifferent reaction, Tang Miao expressed his dissatisfaction, "Great Serpent, are you looking down on my lightning! Do you know this lightning comes with its own Domain!"

However, the Totem Mystic Snake still showed no significant reaction. After all, the gap in power was too vast.

This lightning, in front of it, was practically powerless. Even if it struck the serpent, it would feel like a fly hitting it, not even as significant as a mosquito bite...

"Fine, fine... you're a Monarch, you're powerful, alright." Tang Miao, seeing he wouldn't get any praise, waved his hand helplessly.

"Sixteen years... I suppose the one who brings disaster should have arrived by now?" Tang Miao lay on the serpent's body, muttering to himself.

He wasn't originally from this world. Coming here meant starting sixteen years ago... or rather, from his previous life!

As a man who enjoyed outdoor travel, he had once visited Kunlun Mountain, known as a fairyland, in his past life.

As a result, that trip led him to another world... this world of Full-time Mages.

Although he liked outdoor travel, he wasn't completely inexperienced. When bored, he would read novels to pass the time. He always found the concept of transmigration amusing. However, he never expected that a strange stone he picked up would directly bring him to this world...

"Hiss~..."

The Mystic Snake seemed confused by Tang Miao's words, as if asking: What was Tang Miao muttering about?

Hearing the Mystic Snake's inquiry, Tang Miao smiled and shook his head, "You wouldn't understand..."

"Hiss~..."

The Great Serpent expressed its displeasure at Tang Miao always leaving things half-said.

However, its pressure, while capable of terrifying others, was completely ignored by Tang Miao.

But the Great Serpent wasn't surprised by this. Tang Miao possessed an aura that even it respected. Though it was only a faint wisp, the Mystic Snake was certain it belonged to a powerful ancestor.

As the man and serpent were engaging in their cross-species "chatter," a mature yet bright voice called out, "Tang Miao!! Why did you let the big guy out again? Didn't I tell you to let it rest peacefully in its seal!"

Although the voice was pleasant, the anger mixed within it was clear to Tang Miao.

Turning his head, Tang Miao replied, "Why are you making such a fuss? It's a guardian spirit, not a Demon. Why can't it show itself? Besides, you haven't been here for years. If it weren't for it accompanying me, I would have become reclusive!"

The person who arrived was naturally Tang Yue. Ever since his adoptive parents in this world sacrificed themselves ten years ago, Tang Yue had been his closest companion.

Though they weren't the same age, they could be considered childhood sweethearts. This was because both of them could command the Mystic Snake.

However, after Tang Yue awakened her Magic and joined the Judgment Society, the Mystic Snake became Tang Miao's primary companion.

Hearing Tang Miao's words, Tang Yue walked over and then leaped onto the Great Serpent's head. Tang Miao naturally reached out and pulled her over, then shamelessly nudged his head forward, nuzzling against her.

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"Slap~!"

As soon as Tang Yue steadied herself, she felt her chest being bumped.

And that wasn't all... this little rascal was still treating her like he did when he was ignorant as a child? Without a word, she slapped Tang Miao's "dog head" away.

After pushing Tang Miao away, Tang Yue pouted, her voice filled with annoyance, "If you keep doing this, I won't talk to you anymore!"

Tang Miao didn't mind at all. He pulled Tang Yue down to sit with him and said softly, "I just missed you~"

"Hiss~"

The Great Serpent stared directly at Tang Miao, its contempt completely undisguised.

Tang Miao glared at the serpent, "What are you getting involved for? Believe it or not, I'll cut off your snake food from now on!"

"Hiss~"

The Mystic Snake felt wronged... It was a Monarch, a father figure among Monarchs! Yet, this brat who had just awakened his Magic... oh no! This five-point-of-combat-power trash, where did he get the nerve to boss it around every day?

Tang Yue was accustomed to the interactions between Tang Miao and the Mystic Snake. She let out a soft laugh and didn't join in. As for being taken advantage of? She didn't seem to mind too much.

After all, this wasn't the first or second time...

Seeing Tang Yue's charming smile, Tang Miao couldn't help but swallow.

Looking at the infatuated Tang Miao, Tang Yue covered her face and chided, "Can't your mind be a little cleaner!"

"It's not my fault you're too alluring, you disaster."

Tang Miao pouted, muttering. Could he be blamed? The young lady's voluptuous figure now was simply a killer for young men!

Tang Yue's charming eyes narrowed, looking fierce, "What did you say!?"

Seeing her chest heave, Tang Miao instinctively covered his nose. Thankfully, there was no nosebleed... He then reached out to support Tang Yue, his expression serious, "Sister Yue, did you come back this time to finish the important business we didn't complete back then?"

Tang Yue's jade-like hand reached out, directly blocking Tang Miao's face as he leaned closer. As if recalling the day she awakened her Magic and Tang Miao wanted to "guide" her, she said with shame and anger, "Little rascal, how dare you bring that up! Believe it or not, I'll break your legs!"

"Hehe…"

Tang Miao chuckled. He wouldn't get to eat the tofu now, and Tang Yue had a look that said if he acted up, she'd hit him. He could only obediently shrink back and sit there steadily.

"You're my childhood bride, raised from when we were little. How can you be so heartless now?"

Tang Yue stared at Tang Miao, a dark line forming on her forehead. Was she blind when she was little!? To have mistaken the person in front of her for her prince charming?

Raised from when we were little!?

If it weren't for her all these years, Tang Miao, who just idled around all day, would have probably starved to death on the streets!

"If you're any more shameless, your allowance will be cut in half next month!"

Hearing this, Tang Miao quickly sat up straight and said pitifully, "No, no! Look how skinny I and Mystic Snake have gotten. If you do that, we'll both starve to death!"

Tang Yue was completely exasperated with this scoundrel… In the end, she could only let out a soft "Hmph~" to express her displeasure.

However, after her displeasure, Tang Yue leaned her shoulder against Tang Miao's. She started talking about everything that had been happening recently… Ever since she awakened her Magic, she had loved sharing the day's events with Tang Miao whenever she had free time.

At this moment, whether it was the seated Mystic Snake or Tang Miao, they both listened quietly. Even Tang Miao wasn't acting like he was trying to take advantage of every opportunity. Of course, it was mainly because of where Tang Yue's Jade hand was threatening him that forced him to behave.