Returning to Kamar-Taj, Lu Qi headed toward The Ancient One's residence. At this time, she was probably teaching Stephen magic. As Kamar-Taj's biggest benefactor, Lu Qi felt it was necessary to check on the training progress of Kamar-Taj's future steward.
Upon arriving at The Ancient One's residence, Lu Qi happened to see her demonstrating Kamar-Taj's mainstream magic—Shaping Magic—to Stephen.
But why was everything The Ancient One used Shaping Magic, while Doctor Strange later became some heretic tossing around flashy skills when fighting Thanos?
Lu Qi shook his head and tossed that thought aside, then watched Stephen frown at the black magic circle.
"What's wrong?" The Ancient One asked curiously. By all rights, shouldn't Stephen be astonished right now?
"Uh, I just find it a little strange." Stephen vaguely pointed off to one side with his trembling hand.
"This morning, when I passed by a plaza, I saw the energy used by the mages practicing there was golden. So why is your energy black?"
The Ancient One froze for a moment. She had not expected that to be his focus.
Coming back to herself, The Ancient One looked at Lu Qi, who had appeared in the doorway at some point, and smiled.
"Perhaps he should explain it to you." The Ancient One pointed at Lu Qi, and Stephen turned around as well.
Seeing both of them looking at him, Lu Qi smiled helplessly. "I came to see how things were going, and now I'm the one who has to teach the class?"
Seeing the two sitting cross-legged on the ground, Lu Qi casually sat down beside them.
Once Lu Qi was seated, The Ancient One briefly introduced him to Stephen. "This is Lu Qi."
"Hello, Mage Lu Qi." Seeing how courteous The Ancient One was toward Lu Qi, Stephen spoke to