Outrageous magic

If Wang Yi were to absorb this magic crystal now, he could only acquire the spell “Flame Sovereign”. Although in terms of rank, “Flame Sovereign” was the most precious spell in this magic crystal, the other divine – grade spells were obviously not ordinary either. “Fire Rain”, “Infernal Prison”, and “Thunder Summoning” didn’t count; they were just useless offensive spells. Thinking of this, Wang Yi couldn’t help but grit his teeth in annoyance. If Wang Yi were to wait until he became a mid – rank mage and then absorb the magic crystal in a combined way, it would undoubtedly bring out the maximum value of this magic crystal. He just didn't know how many years he would have to wait. Moreover, if he didn’t absorb it now, what if he didn’t get another chance in the future? The most painful thing in life, perhaps, was dying with money unspent. Thinking of the meager savings he had scrimped and saved in his previous life, Wang Yi felt a twinge in his heart. “Absorb it. With ‘Flame Sovereign’, I might really be able to fight in the duel a week later. I can directly immunize against that brat Wu Guan’s fire magic. Then he'll be even less useful than a lighter," Wang Yi thought for a moment and quickly made up his mind. It's better to have It in hand. But then, Wang Yi slapped himself. “Damn it. I actually first thought of using such a divine skill to fight with a kid. My vision is really too narrow.” After self – criticizing, Wang Yi was about to absorb “Flame Sovereign” reluctantly. Just as Wang Yi was about to choose to absorb it, a news article he had browsed through when looking up information suddenly flashed through his mind. Vaguely thinking of a situation, Wang Yi had to stop. He quickly searched on the computer and found this news article, then read it carefully. “Good news! The Chinese Magic Monitoring Network has successfully covered all major cities in the country, further ensuring the safety of the people!" The news was published on December 20th, Magic Calendar Year 93. “Damn it!” After carefully reading the news, Wang Yi pounded the table in frustration. The so – called Magic Monitoring Network was composed of special devices in China that could detect magical fluctuations, similar to a magical version of the Tianyan (Sky Eye) system. Its main purpose was to detect magical fluctuations within the range and determine if a mage had made a move. Magic was just a kind of power without good or evil, but human mages with magic were different. The emergence of mages, a profession with powerful abilities, was bound to make some people develop evil desires. In Magic Calendar Year 15, as humans’ research on magic deepened, the Awakening Ceremony was finally created. Whether a person had magical talent could be known after participating in the Awakening Ceremony. With the help of the Awakening Ceremony, humans no longer had to let ordinary people directly try to absorb magic crystals in a hit – or – miss way to determine if they could become mages. Therefore, countries around the world began to screen potential mages on a large scale and formulate systematic training plans for mages. The number of mages has since increased exponentially. Naturally, the number of criminal cases involving mages using violence also began to soar. Back then, China was not only setting up various magic universities to train new – generation mages and engage in an arms race in the magic field. It was also taking precautions by formulating various regulations and laws to restrict mages and protect ordinary people. For every awakened mage, the first class was always the Mage’s Code. The first rule of the Mage’s Code: Mages are prohibited from using magic to intimidate, control, threaten, or harm ordinary people. The second rule: Mages are prohibited from using magic for illegal profit – making. The third rule: Except in specific areas, mages are not allowed to casually cast magic on Chinese territory. Even for medical mages, if they don’t have a medical practice license, it’s not advisable to casually use medical magic to treat patients under non – essential conditions. China has extremely strict control over mages. An official mage – led law – enforcement system has been established. Once a mage commits a crime, investigations are usually carried out quickly and severe sentences are imposed. The greater the ability, the responsibility may not be greater, but the constraints must not be small. In China, as a mage, you can choose not to defend the country or save lives. But you can’t use your magical power to break the law and commit crimes at will. On the contrary, Western countries, which used to shout about human rights, are now calling on China to loosen the restrictions and respect the freedom and rights of mages. What a ridiculous reality. But it also conforms to their concept. All are equal under God, but the most powerful mages are often not much different from the legendary God. Since they are like God, who would want to be equal to you? But in China, the more powerful the mage, the higher the restrictions they face. Unless you have the ability to overthrow the whole of China, you have to behave yourself. You can enjoy preferential treatment, but the bottom line cannot be touched. Limited by cost and technology, the large – scale Magic Monitoring Network in China is not very sensitive. Only when the magic intensity reaches a certain level can it be detected. Probably only when casting divine – grade spells or above will the Magic Monitoring Network be triggered. Therefore, mid – and high – rank mages who want to test their magic either choose to go to professional training venues or open two – world passages. Or they can go through the process and apply to build a training ground at home and have it designated as a magic safety area. Although there will also be records of magical fluctuations detected in the magic safety area, law – enforcement officers will not be attracted to investigate. The establishment of the Magic Monitoring Network does impose certain restrictions on mages, but it can also better guarantee the safety of ordinary people. In case a demon beast sneaks across the border or a floating bridge passage suddenly appears somewhere, it can be detected immediately. Absorbing the spells in a magic crystal is different from using a magic crystal to restore magic power. The former will completely drain all the magic power in the crystal and make it useless. Wang Yi was just a low – rank mage now. If he absorbed this high – rank magic crystal, although he wouldn’t be blown up, the unabsorbable magic power would directly disperse. With so much magic power suddenly appearing in his home, who knew if it would trigger the Magic Monitoring Network. “Let’s wait for another chance,” Wang Yi sighed and put the magic crystal back into the small box. After all, he was afraid of making a commotion and didn’t dare to try. Looking at the time, it was already past three o’clock in the morning. From the time he got home from school until now, Wang Yi had been looking up information, learning about the world, calculating the system, absorbing magic crystals, and testing magic spells. He hadn’t had a moment of leisure. Now that he relaxed, hunger and fatigue hit him at the same time. Only then did Wang Yi remember that he hadn’t even had dinner. “I should have finished dinner at school before coming back,” Wang Yi muttered, rather regretful. Who would have thought that there wasn’t even half a steamed bun in his house. Forget it, go to sleep first. Wang Yi rummaged through the closet and found a new bedsheet with a bit of a dusty smell. Then he bundled up the old sheets and quilts on the bed Into a big package and pushed them off the bed. As a result, the already messy room became even messier. “I’ll clean it up tomorrow,” Wang Yi thought. After barely changing the new sheets and quilts, he was too tired to clean the room. After lying in bed, he soon fell asleep. “Brother E! Brother E! Are you okay?” Wang Yi felt like he had just fallen asleep when his body was shaken and he vaguely heard Qi Xiaohao’s anxious voice in his ear. “What are you yelling about so early in the morning!” Wang Yi roared irritably and forced his sleepy eyes open. Sure enough, he saw Qi Xiaohao’s chubby face. But seeing the anxiety and worry on Qi Xiaohao’s face, Wang Yi suppressed his irritation from lack of sleep and asked, “What’s wrong?” “I thought something bad happened to you, Brother E,” Qi Xiaohao said, relieved to see Wang Yi wake up. “What could happen?” Wang Yi said angrily. But then he realized that the bedroom was in a mess, with a blood – stained kitchen knife on the computer table, a few drops of blood on the floor, and a mostly useless magic crystal. Putting all these scenes together, it was easy to think that he had tried to absorb a magic spell last night but failed repeatedly, and finally cut his wrist out of anger. Coupled with his previous attempt at jumping off a building, it was a quite reasonable inference… Bullshit! Wang Yi rubbed his face hard and explained hoarsely, “I used this kitchen knife to test a magic spell after absorbing it last night.” “What kind of magic spell needs a kitchen knife?” Qi Xiaohao said, clearly not believing it. “Medical magic,” Wang Yi picked up his phone and saw that it was already 7:30 in the morning. Qi Xiaohao must have come to wake him up for school. Wang Yi wasn’t surprised that Qi Xiaohao could get in. Their relationship was so good that Qi Xiaohao probably had not only the door password but also his fingerprint. After getting up and washing his face, Wang Yi finally felt more awake. Qi Xiaohao followed Wang Yi around excitedly and asked, “Brother E, did you really absorb a medical magic spell?” “If you don’t believe me, cut yourself and I’ll treat you on the spot,” Wang Yi said as he wiped his face. He also casually smoothed his yellow hair in the mirror with a look of disgust and said to Qi Xiaohao. “No, no, Brother E. I believe you!” Qi Xiaohao shrank his neck when he saw the dried blood on the kitchen knife. “Let’s go to school,” Wang Yi said after simply tidying himself up. Then he and Qi Xiaohao went to school together. Before going out, Wang Yi hesitated for a moment but still put the precious high – rank magic crystal in his pocket. “Brother E, which magic spell did you absorb?” Qi Xiaohao still asked eagerly on the way. “The ordinary – grade ‘Healing Spell’. I found that it’s quite easy for me to absorb medical magic spells. Maybe I’ll become a healer in the future," Wang Yi didn't tell Qi Xiaohao that he had absorbed four magic spells. “That’s okay. Then I’ll be the main attacker, and you’ll be the healer. We’ll team up to conquer the Demon Abyss!” Qi Xiaohao patted his chest and showed great ambition. Wang Yi didn’t comment. He just sighed in his heart at the young man’s lofty aspirations. They chatted all the way and arrived at school in about ten minutes. Then Wang Yi went straight to the cafeteria to buy and eat breakfast. Morning reading started at eight o’clock, and he had ten minutes to eat. Starting classes at eight in the morning and finishing at six in the evening, this schedule was so relaxed that it didn’t seem like that of high – school students. After devouring his breakfast, Wang Yi wiped his mouth in satisfaction and then headed to the administrative building. The principal’s office was on the fourth floor of the administrative building. Wang Yi had looked up the school’s information last night. He arrived at the principal's office just in time. Taking a deep breath to calm his nerves, he thought about the possible questions he might face next. He was about to knock on the door when he rubbed his face again and put on an expression of a bit of fear but also with a hint of defiance. “Knock, knock, knock!” “Come in.” A deep voice came. Wang Yi pushed open the wooden door and saw an old man sitting behind the desk, reading a document. Wang Yi bowed slightly and said, “Hello, Principal. My name is Wang Yi. My homeroom teacher said you wanted to see me.” Hearing the voice, Bai Jingting looked up and took in Wang Yi’s appearance and expression. Putting on a kind smile, Bai Jingting waved to Wang Yi and said, “Come in, Classmate Wang Yi.” Wang Yi stepped into the office, closed the door behind him, and walked up to Bai Jingting’s desk, standing there casually. Bai Jingting subtly closed the document in his hand and put it aside. Then he pointed to a wooden chair and said, “Sit down.” Wang Yi readily walked to the chair and sat down. He leaned back and crossed his legs, then quickly put them down and asked, “Principal, what do you want to talk to me about?” “If I don’t ask about such a big thing that happened in the school, wouldn’t I be a very unqualified principal?” Bai Jingting said with a bit of a joking tone. A look of embarrassment flashed across Wang Yi’s face. He scratched his head and clasped his hands on his legs, looking a bit flustered and not knowing how to respond. Fortunately, Bai Jingting soon asked again, “Classmate Wang Yi, why did you choose to jump off the building? If you were wronged or bullied, you can tell me. No matter whether the person is a student or a teacher, I’ll investigate clearly and make corresponding arrangements.” “No, no. No one bullied me,” Wang Yi lowered his head shyly and said, “I was just sleepy and thought I was still dreaming. I wanted to scare myself awake. Who would have thought…” Hearing Wang Yi’s explanation, Bai Jingting couldn’t help but burst into laughter. Although it was strange, it was surprisingly reasonable. “I heard that you’re having some difficulties in learning magic?” Bai Jingting smoothly changed the topic. “Yes, there are some difficulties,” Wang Yi said awkwardly and quickly added, “Maybe I focused too much on offensive magic before. Now I’m going to try other types. Maybe I’ll make some progress.” “Good. Don’t be discouraged. It’s good to try other paths. One can’t keep hanging on the same tree,” Bai Jingting said meaningfully. “Yes, yes. I’ll definitely follow your advice and try more. Hang on another tree,” Wang Yi’s heart skipped a beat and he nodded repeatedly. What did this principal mean? It seemed there was something more to his words. Just as Wang Yi was thinking, a faint voice suddenly came directly into his mind. “Wang Yi!” Wang Yi’s eyes became blank and his expression dull. Bai Jingting quietly cast the divine – grade mental magic spell: Hypnosis. After seeing that Wang Yi was successfully hypnotized, Bai Jingting went straight to the point and asked questions, and also cast another legendary – grade mental magic spell: Truth – Telling. “Will you betray humanity?” “No.” “Will you betray China?” “No.” “Who exactly are you?” “Wang Yi.” The whole conversation was seamless, with no pauses. Bai Jingting relaxed a lot and said, “Forget the last three questions. You’re just a bit sleepy.” “Classmate Wang Yi?” The principal’s voice brought Wang Yi’s attention back. “Principal,” Wang Yi quickly focused. He had just had breakfast, and coupled with the lack of sleep last night, he had actually dozed off. Bai Jingting said, “There’s still one scholarship quota left for the second half of this semester. If you need it, you can consider applying.” “Thank you, Principal, for your cultivation. I’ll definitely study hard and bring honor to the school,” Wang Yi felt a little relieved and imitated Qi Xiaohao by patting his chest to promise. Hearing this, Bai Jingting smiled and said, “You don’t have to put so much pressure on yourself. As mages, since we have more power than ordinary people, we should be brave enough to take on greater responsibilities. At the same time, we should also pay attention to our words and deeds…” Bai Jingting’s unconscious preaching unexpectedly made Wang Yi’s eyes light up. He gritted his teeth as if he had made a big decision, and then rather reluctantly said: “I understand, Principal. Don’t worry. I’ll pay attention to my image and dye my hair back today.” Bai Jingting coughed lightly, feeling a bit strange. Did I mean this when I said that?

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