An explosion rang out.
Xu Bing, his entire body scorched black, was sent flying backward. He lay unconscious on the ground, his fate unknown.
"Big brother! We were wrong!"
"We didn't know you were a mage!"
"It was all Xu Bing's idea! We were just accomplices!"
Seeing this, the others trembled as they looked fearfully at Lin Yu across from them!
Now that Ye Xin Xia's brother had become a mage, they would have to be crazy to provoke her!
"Get lost, all of you."
"If I find out you're harassing Xin Xia again, you won't get off this easily!"
Lin Yu glanced at them and spoke coldly.
"Yes, yes, big brother!"
"We definitely won't dare harass Sister Ye again!"
The remaining few nodded frantically at Lin Yu.
Then, dragging the unconscious Xu Bing with them, they hurried away!
"Brother Lin Yu, he won't die, will he?"
Concern filled Ye Xin Xia's eyes. She knew that if someone died, Brother Lin Yu would definitely have a hard time afterward.
"It's fine. It was only Primary Magic. He won't die, though he'll probably be stuck in bed for a few days!"
Lin Yu rubbed Ye Xin Xia's head as he spoke. He knew this little girl's personality well—she was practically an angel, the kind of person who could not bear to step on an ant.
Feeling the warmth from Lin Yu's palm, Ye Xin Xia blushed slightly.
But she did not forget what mattered.
"Brother Lin Yu, are you already a mage?"
Xin Xia looked curiously at Lin Yu.
"Silly girl, didn't you just see it?"
Lin Yu smiled at Xin Xia's delicate face.
"But isn't this too fast? I heard that those mages need at least a year before they can cast magic!"
"Brother Lin Yu took less than half a year. Even Ning Xue took eight months back then."
Though Lin Yu's gaze made Xin Xia blush, she still asked in confusion.
Then a trace of worry appeared in her eyes. She had heard that people who cultivated this quickly were most likely practicing the Black Vatican's evil arts.
"Xin Xia, do you think I joined the Black Vatican?"
"If I really cultivated evil arts, would Xin Xia stay away from me?"
A smile appeared on Lin Yu's face. He could understand her concern.
After all, his control speed was simply too fast, far beyond what was normal.
"No! No!!"
"Brother Lin Yu, I was only a little worried!"
Ye Xin Xia hurriedly waved her hands. When she was younger, no one paid attention to her. It was only because Lin Yu kept her company that she had not felt so lonely!
How could she possibly ignore Lin Yu?
"I know."
"Your Brother Lin Yu just has slightly stronger spiritual power than others, so I have more time every day for Nether Cultivation."
"But Xin Xia, you have to keep this secret for me!"
Lin Yu smiled cheerfully at the somewhat nervous girl before him.
"Mhm, okay."
Xin Xia nodded earnestly. Since Brother Lin Yu had told her his secret, she naturally had to keep it safe.
"Alright. I'll take you home."
Lin Yu lifted Xin Xia from the swing, placed her in her wheelchair, and pushed her out of the park.
After taking her back to Mo Qing's home and politely declining Mo Fan's aunt's invitation to stay for dinner,
Lin Yu returned to his cramped apartment building and continued controlling his Star Particles.
His Fire Department could already cast magic. Next came the Wind Element.
By the time school started, Lin Yu had accumulated another thirty Servant-level Spirit Essences within his spiritual world.
Lin Yu was already considering whether he should hide his identity and buy a better Star Dust Magic Tool to speed up his cultivation.
But there was something more important to do now.
"The Fire Department can already cast Primary Magic! Then let's try strengthening the Star Particles!"
Lin Yu looked at the seven stars within his Star Dust and spoke.
The reason he had not strengthened them before was that Lin Yu had wanted to wait until he could cast magic.
Thus, under Lin Yu's guidance, seven Spirit Essences slowly approached the fiery-red Star Dust.
The Fire Star Dust was like someone who had gone hungry for days and suddenly found seven incomparably delicious dishes placed before them!
The seven stars pounced like starving ghosts. Under Lin Yu's watchful gaze, the seven Spirit Essences were swallowed by the Star Particles!
As he watched, Lin Yu could feel the seven stars becoming even more radiant!
Lin Yu had a feeling that his Basic Level One Fire Department magic was definitely much stronger than that of his classmates!
After all, this was the result of strengthening it with seven Servant-level Spirit Essences.
Even the top clans of Yan Xia Country could not provide their younger generations with such extravagant conditions.
Only someone cheating like Lin Yu could afford to be this extravagant!
Remaining Spirit Essences: 123 Servant-level Spirit Essences.
Soon, it was time for school to begin again.
As usual, Lin Yu slowly walked into the school.
When he entered the classroom, he saw a beautiful teacher standing on the podium, radiating mature charm and possessing a sexy figure.
Although Lin Yu was not particularly interested in women older or younger than himself,
beauty was still beauty, and it was fine to appreciate it.
But after shaking his head, Lin Yu headed straight for the back of the classroom.
Meanwhile, Mo Fan and Zhang Xiao Hou beside him had their eyes wide open as they stared at Tang Yue on the podium.
Soon, at the Training Ground, everyone in their class watched curiously as Tang Yue cast Primary Magic.
However, every one of those guys had their eyes focused on other things.
But when Tang Yue revealed that terrifying aura, the students' thoughts instantly changed.
Tang Yue's lips curled up slightly. The students' worshipful gazes put her in a fine mood.
"Which students in the class are from the Fire Department?"
"Teacher, me, Zhou Min!"
A girl stepped forward, looking at Tang Yue with admiration.
"Me, Huang Fei Feng!"
A boy with an excited expression stood up cheerfully.
"T-teacher, my name is Zhao Da Niu. I-I'm also from the Fire Department."
A somewhat stuttering boy stood up shyly.
Tang Yue looked at the three of them. Though she seemed somewhat satisfied, a hint of regret appeared in her eyes. Three people were still too few.
"Teacher, there's also me."
Mo Fan stepped forward as well and looked at her.
"Hmm?"
Tang Yue studied Mo Fan curiously. Hadn't she been told that Mo Fan had the best talent?
Why did he seem so far behind?
"Teacher Tang, there's also me, Lin Yu. I'm Fire Department too."
At that moment, Lin Yu walked out through the crowd.
"Hmm?"
The moment Tang Yue saw Lin Yu, her expression immediately changed.
She looked at Lin Yu with a hint of gratification, as though sighing that this was the true genius.
All the students could sense the change in Tang Yue's attitude. Their eyes filled with envy as they looked at Lin Yu.
Zhou Min clenched her fists and looked unwillingly at Lin Yu.
She had thought that she was the fastest-progressing Fire Department student in the class, but now it was obvious that she was not!
It was Lin Yu, the guy whose presence in class was practically nonexistent.
Hmph, when the assessment comes, I'll definitely be number one in the Fire Department!
Zhou Min looked at Lin Yu and silently swore to herself.
Time often passed quickly without anyone noticing.
Amid the nervousness and anticipation of some students, the annual assessment finally arrived.
"Heh, I hope you've all been diligent enough. Otherwise, being expelled and losing face in front of all your classmates won't feel very good."
At the assessment grounds, Mu Bai saw Lin Yu and the others arrive and spoke disdainfully.
His uncle, Mu He, had already said that as long as Lin Yu and Mo Fan performed badly enough, the school would have sufficient reason to expel them.
"Boring."
Lin Yu glanced at him and spoke before quietly standing among the group.
Try being a little more mature and steady.
"You!"
Seeing Lin Yu's utterly indifferent attitude, Mu Bai was nearly furious!
It was as if this guy had never regarded him as worthy of notice from beginning to end!
That kind of behavior was even more provoking to proud people like Mu Bai—others simply did not care about you.
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