The culprit behind Zheng Qing's fall was the bodily fluid left on the ground after several Water Foxes had fought. It covered no more than a foot or so, like the trace left by someone carelessly spilling a cup of water, so it had failed to draw Zheng Qing's attention.
Water Foxes, also known as "yu," were a kind of "ghost insect" with fox heads, turtle shells, softshell-turtle bodies, and three legs. Adult specimens were about the size of an ordinary person's palm, black all over, and adept at controlling air. They often appeared in places rich with moisture. The famous Sand Projection was their Innate Magic skill. Being struck by a Water Fox's sand would cause fever, convulsions, and headaches; severe cases could even result in magical instability. They were extremely dangerous insects.
Like the spider known as the Qinling Guzheng Spider, Water Foxes should not normally have appeared on campus either.
"Maybe there are more bugs because the Awakening of Insects is coming?" After climbing to his feet, Zheng Qing forced a smile, trying to reassure the witch.
Today was Thursday, and in two days, Saturday would be the Awakening of Insects. In recent days, yang energy had begun to rise, the weather had warmed, Spring Thunder had stirred, and all things had begun to sprout. The entire world brimmed with Life Force—against such a backdrop, it seemed understandable for a few rare insects to appear at the school.
But the odds of the same student encountering all those rare insects on the same day were simply too low.
So, looking at the young wizard's smile, Jiang Yu was rather speechless. "Do you believe that yourself?"
Zheng Qing fell silent.
To keep the witch from worrying, he obediently went to the School Hospital and received an anti-curse blessing.