Upon hearing that those mutated Gaiterasi were immortal and could use "Shaman's Curse," the two black-robed figures immediately exchanged a glance without giving anything away.
At last, Hilda confirmed once more, "Are you certain those Gaiterasi weren't demons?"
"No demonic aura." Xiao Xiao shook his head.
Zheng Qing immediately added, "I think those Gaiterasi were quite similar to the Ogres we encountered at the Training Ground. Only, they were more powerful than the Ogres."
It was a simple comparison. Those Ogres had not chased the young wizards into a rout—though, strictly speaking, the You Zui Hunting Team had retreated to make it easier for Zheng Qing to use large-scale destructive magic, which was slightly different from the circumstances of the trial.
Hilda nodded first, then gave Zheng Qing a suspicious look.
That look made the young scholarship student feel uncomfortable all over.
"I'm just a little curious." The teaching assistant studied Zheng Qing in amazement. "You actually didn't destroy that little hunting ground... Was that an improvement after your nighttime training?"
The surroundings fell silent for a few seconds before a wave of suppressed chuckles immediately broke out. The Mana Cocoon of Magic Power surrounding the young wizards also scattered away with the laughter, fading until it was barely visible.
Zheng Qing's mouth twitched. "No, sir. It was just because I'm poor."
"Clearly, being poor isn't entirely a bad thing." Hilda wore an understanding expression, then abruptly changed the subject. "Do you know where those Gaiterasi disappeared in the end?"
Everyone, including Zheng Qing, turned their attention to the diviner of the You Zui Hunting Team.
Xiao Xiao adjusted his glasses. "Their exact location is unknown. What we can confirm is that they only left that hunting ground by a short distance... We cannot rule out the possibility that they