Dungeon Instance

A bit aloof...

Mo Fan watched Cheng Xiaoyu's retreating figure, shrugged, and walked to his aunt's house, knocking on the door.

Mo Qing opened the door and saw the siblings from next door. She smiled and said, "Oh, Xiaoyu and Xinxia are back. Why don't you have dinner at my place?"

"No need, Aunt Mo. We'll cook ourselves tonight."

Cheng Xiaoyu declined Mo Qing's kind offer and pushed Ye Xinxia into their home.

Seeing Mo Fan still staring at them, Mo Qing pulled him into the house and said irritably, "Learn more from Xiaoyu, and remember not to get any ideas about his sister!"

Mo Fan nodded helplessly. Although Ye Xinxia fit his aesthetic, he was clearly more interested in Cheng Xiaoyu.

"Your dad isn't coming back tonight?"

"Dad drove Uncle Mu out of town for a meeting."

"Hmm, it's not easy to always drive for Patriarch Mu. As the only Mage in our family, you need to make us proud."

"Got it... Where's Cousin?"

"She's probably still on her way. Go pick her up."

"Uh... okay."

In the evening, after dinner, the siblings chatted in the living room for a while before returning to their respective rooms.

After a week of cultivation, Cheng Xiaoyu's Shadow Element showed signs of a breakthrough. He should reach the second level in a few days.

He looked at his system panel. Even after completing the daily tasks, his level hadn't changed at all.

Could there be other ways, or... does he have to kill demons?

Cheng Xiaoyu sighed and picked up his clothes to go to the bathroom to shower.

He let the warm water wash over his lean, well-defined muscles. Looking at his firm physique in the mirror, he thought of what he'd read online.

The human body is very fragile. A High Level Mage's physique is equivalent to a Servant-level demon. That's why there are defensive magic equipment like Armor Magic Equipment and Shield Magic Equipment.

Cheng Xiaoyu squeezed his firm muscles, wondering about his own physique. Hunting demons must be approached with caution, especially since he was a Shadow Element Mage with virtually no killing ability.

Besides, the system's existence must never be revealed to anyone. To prevent others from discovering his physical changes, he had to handle this himself!

For now, I'll just complete the daily tasks and then cultivate in peace. I'll spend some good time with my younger sister...

Time passed day by day. Cheng Xiaoyu diligently completed his training tasks every day. Thanks to his [Status Recovery] ability, his physique was sculpted very quickly.

The [Random Treasure Chest] often yielded daily necessities and food, making their home much more affluent.

Every day, Ye Xinxia would find new furniture and items appearing in their home. The refrigerator was always stocked with ingredients and fruits. Her older brother had even given her a more intelligent and comfortable wheelchair.

His cultivation reached Primary Second Level, and his [Mana] on the [Personal Panel] had also increased significantly. It seemed that [Mana] could only be improved through cultivation.

After the Winter Break ended, Cheng Xiaoyu first sent Ye Xinxia to school, then rushed to Tianlan Magic High School to handle new leave of absence procedures.

This was because if he wanted to take a leave of absence, the school's regulations only allowed for a semester-long period, so he had to go through the process again.

Upon entering the classroom, it happened to be the end of class. Cheng Xiaoyu walked straight into the room. The previously noisy atmosphere instantly fell silent, and all the students turned their attention to the handsome guy who had suddenly entered.

The girls blushed, their eyes filled with admiration as they watched Cheng Xiaoyu take the only empty seat at the back of the classroom. The boys, on the other hand, were full of hostility, not understanding why a stranger had suddenly appeared in their class.

"You are... Cheng Xiaoyu?"

Beside him, Mu Bai stared at Cheng Xiaoyu, who was constantly surveying the classroom. After a moment of thought, he asked.

Hearing this, Cheng Xiaoyu looked at Mu Bai beside him. After thinking for a moment, he nodded at him.

"Mu Bai, long time no see."

"Long time no see. How are you now..."

Before Mu Bai could voice his unspoken confusion, the Homeroom Teacher, Xue Musheng, entered the classroom. He looked at Cheng Xiaoyu in the back row and said, "Student Cheng Xiaoyu, is it? Come with me to the office."

Cheng Xiaoyu nodded at Mu Bai and left the classroom, following Xue Musheng.

After Cheng Xiaoyu left, the classroom immediately became lively, buzzing with chatter.

"Did you guys see that? That guy is so handsome, and his physique is amazing!"

"Yeah, so his name is Cheng Xiaoyu... How come I never knew our class had such a handsome guy? He's practically the template for my ideal man!"

"Tch, what's so great about being handsome? He's just a pretty boy."

Hearing the discussions, Mo Fan quietly leaned over to Mu Bai and whispered.

"Mu Bai, he's the Cheng Xiaoyu you mentioned before. He's much more handsome than you."

"He has indeed changed a lot..."

Mu Bai nodded in agreement. He suddenly wondered what his older sister and his cousin would think if they saw Cheng Xiaoyu like this.

In the office, Xue Musheng sat in his chair, looking at the student before him who gave him a headache. The student had awakened his magic before the start of the school year and then applied for a leave of absence, not coming to school.

Such actions were completely disregarding his future. What if the awakening failed!

"Student Cheng Xiaoyu, I can process your leave of absence, but you must attend the final exam. After all, your exam results will determine if you remain a student of this school."

"Okay."

At this point, Xue Musheng decided not to persuade him further. Everyone has their own choices.

On the other side, a beautiful and charming female teacher cast her gaze this way, curiously observing the handsome young man.

Tang Yue was very interested in this young man who had awakened his magic before high school. She had done a simple investigation and understood the young man's difficulties.

The Magic Association had records indicating that Cheng Xiaoyu had awakened the Shadow Element, and a trace of Dark Aura emanating from him confirmed this.

Furthermore, she learned that a few months ago, the Hunter Team Cheng Xiaoyu belonged to had an accident, with only two survivors. She couldn't help but admire the young man's resilience.

After completing the leave of absence procedures, Cheng Xiaoyu returned home, and the days continued to pass.

However, on one ordinary day, a [Random Treasure Chest] from his daily reward yielded something different.

[Beginner Dungeon Key]

[Destination: Bocheng Air-raid Shelter]

[Time Limit: 24 Hours]

"Beginner Dungeon Key... Is it something like a dungeon in a game?"

Cheng Xiaoyu held the key in his hand, knowing that if this was a dungeon, then monsters would definitely appear inside. This battle was unavoidable.

He stared at the various attributes on his panel, suddenly thinking about why he became a mage.

After his Mom fell into a deep sleep, Cheng Xiaoyu single-handedly took on the responsibility of their small family. He had no grand ambitions; he just wanted his younger sister to live a good life and, ultimately, to find a way to awaken his Mom.

Thinking of this, a look of determination flashed in his eyes as he clenched the key in his hand.

Since this opportunity has presented itself, I must become stronger!