Chapter 2: Max-Level Boss Returns to the Novice Village
But talk is talk, he still opened the Newbie Gift Pack given by the system as usual. Maybe it would actually be useful?
Lu Sha's thoughts stirred, and he opened the Newbie Gift Pack.
Suddenly, several books appeared in his hand.
Lu Sha didn't even flip through them; just seeing the titles made him laugh in exasperation: "Newbie Magic Guide," "Encyclopedia of Demonic Beasts," "Seven Elemental Magic Systems."
Seriously, how much did this damn system look down on him?
These books contained knowledge that could be learned in Magic High School, and Lu Sha had already read them all before he came to the Sahara.
"Ding! Detecting that the host has a preliminary understanding of magic-related knowledge. Newbie guidance will now begin."
"What the hell kind of guidance?!"
He was a High-Level Mage, after all, constantly roaming the Sahara. The current Lu Sha could hold his own against anything short of a Monarch-level creature! And you're talking about guidance to me?!
Lu Sha raised an eyebrow.
Doing such a dumb newbie task was a waste of time. He could use that time to advance his strength further.
Complaining aside, the system's mechanical voice in Lu Sha's mind rang out again.
"Newbie Guidance: Novice Mage, as you have just embarked on your magical career, joining a Magic High School for study is crucial. Please proceed to Tianlan Magic High School to awaken your magic.
Task Reward: 7 Servant-level Spirit Essences, 1 Spirit-grade Star Dust Magic Tool."
Tianlan Magic High School?
Lu Sha couldn't help but frown, and information about Tianlan Magic High School surfaced in his mind.
Tianlan Magic High School, the high school of the original protagonist, Mo Fan.
He vaguely remembered that in the near future, it would become Salang's testing ground, with a large invasion of demonic beasts, including a Commander-level Winged Azure Wolf.
Damn it, I'm already a High-Level Mage. The principal of Tianlan Magic High School is only at the High-level. I could go there and be the principal!
"Please, host, execute immediately."
This system was a delayed one, not changing the task because of Lu Sha's complaints.
"However, seven Servant-level Spirit Essences are still very appealing. They can strengthen Earth Element beginner magic to the fourth level."
Lu Sha had not awakened the Undead Element nor did he have an Undead Artifact. Although the Sahara was not lacking in demonic beasts, without a special artifact like Mo Fan's, he wouldn't be able to detect the existence of Spirit Essences.
It must be said, this reward did have some value.
"Little fellow, what are you muttering to yourself about again?" The Sha Lan (Sandstorm) asked with a hint of confusion, looking at Lu Sha with some bewilderment.
Lu Sha slightly reined in his emotions and spoke with some embarrassment, "Uh, old man, it's like this: as you know, I've just been promoted to High-level and haven't awakened a new magic yet.
Could you send me out of the Sahara to awaken a magic, and let me get some fresh air in a human city?"
The strange eyes of the Sha Lan (Sandstorm) remained unchanged. After a moment of silence, a giant arm, condensed from countless grains of sand, quickly formed.
Two exquisite metal boxes were placed in the giant palm.
"I had long anticipated this day. If you are leaving, take these two items with you."
Lu Sha had expected the old man to get angry, but he didn't expect to receive two special gifts.
Opening the metal boxes, Lu Sha couldn't help but gasp at the two items that came into view: a Soul-grade Earth Element Soul Seed and a half-black, half-red sandstorm pendant.
"You have been in the Sahara for eight years. To us, it's but a blink of an eye, but to you humans, it's equivalent to life slowly slipping away.
The old man doesn't have any proper gifts for you. I bestow upon you this Earth Element Soul Seed and this Sahara Artifact."
"Thank you for the gift, old man!" Lu Sha received them with both hands, especially when he saw the Sahara Artifact, which stirred no small ripple in his heart.
In the original work, Mo Fan was able to absorb remnant souls and Spirit Essences because he had the Azure Dragon Artifact. He could even synthesize Spirit Essences to strengthen his Star-Dust.
He wondered if the Sahara Artifact given by the old man had similar functions?
"You must take good care of this artifact!" A serious voice came from within the Sha Lan (Sandstorm): "This artifact can let me sense if you encounter difficulties.
If you encounter danger, you can transmit a thought into the artifact, and I will be able to arrive quickly.
The moment you received this artifact, it was already bound to your soul, and it can also help you accelerate your cultivation speed."
"Alright, I've said all I needed to say. You can leave now. Remember to come back and visit when you have time."
As he finished speaking, the Sahara Emperor's form gradually began to dissipate, leaving only a small sandstorm. Using it, Lu Sha could easily leave the Sahara.
"Old man, I will!"
Lu Sha said solemnly, finally bowing three times towards where the Sahara Emperor had disappeared.
He was an orphan, raised by a hundred families since birth. In a way, the Sahara Emperor was his first "special elder."
Collecting his emotions, he quickly put away the Sahara Artifact and began to absorb the special Earth Element Soul Seed.
The name of this Earth Element Soul Seed was [Sha Lan (Sandstorm)]. After absorption, it would increase magic power by six times and also grant a Sha Lan (Sandstorm) Domain.
As for its power, he would only know after practical combat.
Several minutes later, after absorbing the [Sha Lan (Sandstorm)] Soul Seed, Lu Sha stepped onto the small sandstorm left by the old man and left the Sahara.
After several days of wandering.
Lu Sha finally arrived at Bo City, Tianlan Magic High School.
"Quiet down, everyone."
In Class 8 of Tianlan Magic High School, Xue Musheng slowly walked in through the door, his face beaming with a smile.
"Our class is welcoming a new transfer student today. Let's give our warmest applause to welcome this new classmate!"
And this new transfer student was Lu Sha himself.
"This student, please come up and say hello." At the same time, the homeroom teacher Xue Musheng also welcomed Lu Sha with warm applause.
"Hello everyone, my name is Lu Sha."
Lu Sha stood on the podium, his eyes casually scanning the room, and spoke lightly.
"Hey, Fan-ge, Lu Sha's gaze seems a bit strange," Zhang Xiaohou couldn't help but say from below the stage.
"Tch, what's so strange? He's just a tiny bit handsomer than me and a little taller, that's all!"
Mo Fan pouted indifferently.
"Fan-ge, I'm not talking about that. Look at his eyes; they're like those Guardian Mages we see passing by. His eyes look like he's fought his way out of a pile of demonic beasts."
Inadvertently, Zhang Xiaohou and Lu Sha made eye contact.
He felt as if his whole body had fallen into an endless desert, with countless demonic beasts constantly surging in, making him shiver involuntarily.