Mo Fan returned home, his mind reeling from Mu He's words. They seemed casual yet heartfelt, yet they revealed a profound disdain for both the Mo Jiaxing family and himself.
Can't even become a beginner magician?
I'm chuckling at you!!
Mo Fan admitted that he had been very close to the little princess, Mu Ning, for a while, but at such a young age, he had no idea the disaster this would bring to his impoverished family. From that day on, Mo Fan knew that society still existed in its own peculiar social classes.
"Mo Fan, hahahaha, your problem is solved. I called an old friend of mine. Turns out he's incredibly powerful now, the Dean of Academics at Tianlan High School. He said that if you practice hard, he can get you into Tianlan Magic High School and awaken your destined magic. This opportunity only comes once in a lifetime, so you must strive hard this time, understand?" Mo Jiaxing, his face sallow, walked in with a beaming smile, patting Mo Fan on the shoulder.
Mo Fan watched his father's joyful smile. Normally, Mo Fan would have happily celebrated by drinking baijiu with him. But after learning the truth, he no longer believed his father's hearty laughter. It made Mo Fan even more unwilling to believe that his beloved father had never been respected in this society.
"Really? That's great! He's worthy of being my dad. He can handle anything, haha." Finally, Mo Fan put on a smile and put his arm around his father's shoulder.
"Of course. Who cares about your dad?" Mo Jiaxing thought the boy was flattering him well, and his smile widened.
The father and son still had a few drinks that evening. During the drinks, Mo Jiaxing said tactfully, "Mo Fan, you can just live on campus. I plan to rent out the house to help us out."
Mo Fan knew that this house was essentially sold to Mu He. This shabby house was worthless, but the land in the city was very valuable.
"Okay, let's rent it out. I rarely come back anyway, so Xinxia's place..." Mo Fan feigned ignorance.
"Xinxia is with your aunt. Honestly, it's hard for two grown men like us to take care of her. She's sensible, so we don't have to worry too much," Mo Jiaxing said.
"Okay, remember to come visit me at school more often," Mo Fan said.
"Got it. I'm tired. I'm going to bed. You can go to school tomorrow." Mo Jiaxing drank the last sip of his baijiu and stood up, a little unsteadily.
Mo Fan watched him turn around, and his back suddenly reminded him of Zhu Ziqing's article.
I'll live on campus, Xinxia will stay at my aunt's, and the two children will be settled. So where should this middle-aged man live?
In the end, Mo Fan didn't reveal the truth.
In reality, Mo Jiaxing's willingness to make such a sacrifice was a fatherly duty and honor. He wanted his son to know: "Go ahead and study. I'll help you with anything you can't handle."
Mo Fan also knew that revealing the truth would only make Mo Jiaxing feel desolate and ashamed. After all, what man doesn't want to be a shrewd father who can handle anything for his son?
Mo Fan couldn't speak frankly. Others might disrespect their father, but he couldn't!
I'd stop living in this shabby little house. Three years at most, when I reached the pinnacle of magic, I'd have everything.
In this society, magic reigns supreme!
I would definitely become a towering mage!
…
The two months of summer vacation flew by, and Mo Fan felt like he'd plunged into a sea of books.
The Tianlan Magic High School library had everything, and the books on magic were as complex and numerous as those on science. It was truly a boundless sea of learning.
However, Mo Fan had already gained a lot. At least he was no longer illiterate... oh, illiterate in magic. He had mastered everything he'd learned in his nine years of compulsory magic education, and he felt like Zhang Wuji, mastering the Great Shift of the Universe and stepping on the Bright Cauldron.
September 1st marks the start of school, a momentous day for all magic students. It not only marks the crucial step in becoming a magician, but also determines which branch of magician they will become!
Awakening, as the name suggests, is the awakening of the latent power within one's body.
"Good luck, kid! It would be best if you awaken a Fire-type. This will give you a significant advantage over other magic students. As for the other types, while they're all acceptable, Fire is still the best for beginner magicians. Oh, Rock is also good... Wind is also OK..." said Old Man Gu, the library's head keeper.
Mo Fan nodded, then ignored him. The old man kept talking.
To be honest, Mo Fan hadn't slept all night. For him, today's awakening wasn't just a change of fate; it was an unprecedented experience. In his old world, magic couldn't exist, but today, he could truly grasp it.
His heart was pounding!
...
Mo Fan was in Class 8, Grade 11, and his student number was 48!
There was no way around it; he'd gotten in through the back door.
The higher the student number, the higher the score on the magic exam. It's said that after awakening a certain magic skill, these students can cultivate faster than normal people because they have a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of magic, making their practice effortless.
Unfortunately, Number 1 in Class 8, Grade 11, was Mo Fan's old classmate—Mu Bai.
Mu Bai was actually a member of the Mu family, seemingly a branch of the family living in the villa. He'd always looked down on Mo Fan because, in the villa, he was considered the young master, while Mo Fan was the son of a servant, and therefore a servant.
It was a shame that this guy, a branch of the family, wasn't on the same level as a little princess like Mu Ningxue. Mu Bai had tried every way to please Mu Ningxue, but she'd ignored him.
Mu Bai excels in magic and is considered a key talent within the Mu family. It's said that if he awakens the family's ancestral Ice Element, his future cultivation speed will increase several times over. After all, the Mu family has a wealth of resources to offer, and even a collateral branch disciple like Mu Bai can't compare to ordinary people.
"Classmates, welcome to campus. I'm sure many of you have been waiting for this exciting moment today. Before we get started, I have much to say." On the large magic playground, all 1,500 freshmen, divided into 20 classes, formed neat square formations, a truly spectacular sight!
"Classmates, do you know the purpose of becoming a magician?"
"No matter where you are in the magic world, remember that our most important mission as magicians is to explore human development and protect humanity. Don't forget that beyond your peaceful city, countless demons are lurking!"
The principal spoke at length, finally getting to the point everyone wanted to hear most.
"Well, today marks the beginning of your awakening. I hope you will become the rising stars of magic in the future!"
As soon as the old principal finished speaking, the students on the playground could no longer contain their joy.
Who wouldn't want to harness the destructive power of flames, control ice to freeze all evil, harness the air to soar across the heavens and earth, and move the rock and earth to resist invasion?
In countless stories, videos, and movies, there are countless heroes to admire, and they yearn to become such magicians. Today marks the first step on their journey to becoming a magician, whether it's to dominate the demonic realms outside the city or to wield supreme power within the magical city...