Ch. 02

"Another boring lesson in practical magic" a student yawned "I know right? The old geezer bores me to death" a beautiful woman suddenly walked in capturing the attention of the students -mostly the guys-

"Good Morning students, my name is Tang Yue. From now on I'll be the one teaching practical magic lessons" the guys started cheering.

"Fan-gege, our new teacher is so beautiful. It'll make you think twice if you want to be late" Xiaohou commented "So what if she's beautiful, the most important thing is one's ability" Mo Fan insists

This made Shengsi chuckle "Stop with the act, everyone knows that but boys will surely be boys" she sighs

"Before we start, I'd like to know how many fire element students are in this class?" those who awakened the fire affinity stood 'Oh? There are two people who did?'

"Mo Fan, I can't believe you had the face to stand. Just look at those pathetic stars on your badge" Kunsan dissed making the other students laugh "Are you going to boast about Mu Bai again because you can't brag about yourself?" The students errupted in laughter at Shengsi's words.

When the laughter died down Tang Yue smiles at Zhou Min "You must be teacher Zhou's daughter. You have talent, so be sure to work hard" she nods "I'll do my best"

Tang Yue starts walking to the front again "Back to business, the purpose of this lesson is to appreciate the power of magic before you learn how to use it" she faced the students "So today I will be introducing you to the basic magic techniques for every element" a couple of students starts complaining about learning the basics.

"Then would you like to see just how powerful it is?" The students agreed "See that practice target?" She was suddenly surrounded with red aura and she shot at it.

"W-why is nothing happening?"

"I-Is that a feint?"

The target suddenly caught on fire and crumbled "That was a basic fire element magic: ignite. One of the elemental magic with the strongest destruction power" the students praised her and marveled at the target that was scroched and in pieces.

Tang Yue reminded the students about the end-of-semester examination. Those who failed needs to leave the school, their grades will determine if they'll be in elite class next year, and the one with outsanding grades will have the chance to use a star dust magic device.

"You're aiming for the device, huh?" Mo Fan looks at Shengsi and nods "It'll help me greatly"

"Oh by the way, I'm going to Xinxia's place to have some tea. Would you guys like to come?" Mo Fan and Xiaohou nods enthusiastically.

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"Sheng-jie! It's been months since we last saw each other" Xinxia hugs the short haired girl "Yes, I've missed you too. Oh I also brought some tea leaves that I can brew, you guys wait here while we do our thing in the kitchen" Shengsi smiles at the two boys and helped Xinxia by pushing her wheelchair ti the kitchen.

"Wow Mo Fan-gege! Did you see that glorious smile! My heart nearly dropped!" Xiaohou exclaims

"She's always like that with Xinxia"

"It's a rare sight and you're lucky enough to frequently see it"

"What can I say, I'm just a great guy"

"Pfft brother Mo Fan why not ask Shengsi out" Xiaohou winked making Mo Fan look aways with a tinge of pink on his cheeks.

"Both of us are currently focusing in honing our magical abilities, we don't have time for such silly things"

"Don't bother lying! She's the ideal type, I get it, you're shy"

The two proceeds to argue but was halted when the two girls walked in with tea and treats.

"What's with all the ruckus?"

"With brother Xiaohou around that's to be expected" Xinxia giggled

"Ye! How can you turn against me"

"She's right tho"

"Oh Sheng-jie told me about the examination. I wish you all the best"

"Thank you" the three spoke in unison

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Mo Fan and Shengsi were almost inseparable, they meditate and train together, even a rumor that they're going out together started going around. But most students agreed that it was just rumors and Shengsi only pitied Mo Fan, that's why she's showing kindness to him.

Finally it was the day of the examination and everyone was nervous, a D would surely get them kicked out of the school. The principal  gave his opening remarks, introduced the current chairman of Mu family who gave a short speech and the outsanding student Mu Ningxue who broke the examination crystal with her demonstration. Everyone applaud her "Take it easy Mo Fan, she might melt with that gaze" Shengsu chuckled "Ha?! As if"

The exam finally started and there were students who got A and some who actually failed. Xiaohou and Kunsan started quarreling again and they were told off -threatened to be  expelled- by one of the judges.

"Xiaohou, don't be nervous. Show lackey what you can do" Shengsi whispered to him, he blushed but felt motivated. He ended up with an A but he got laughed at after failing his magic release.

"You had the face to do a magic release with that crappy skills of yours! What a joke!" Kunsan called out.

"Shut up lackey. Like you can do better" Shengsi rolled her eyes at the boy before smiling at Xiaohou.

A discouraged Xiaohou went back in line "It's okay, you were surely just nervous. I believe you can do it with a few adjustments" Tang Yue comforted, blushing at the interaction he looks forward "Yes Ms. Tang, I'll do my best"

Mu Bai have shown his power and earned an S which was a commendable grade. He also asked to do a magic release that got him a B.

Mo Fan was next but Shengsi's haw eyes caught sight of the shadow stone 'Heh, they plan to cheat on Mo Fan. What did the boy ever do to them' she looks around and saw Tang Yue not too far away but before she could call out and ask for a recheck, Mo Fan had already started.

It lit up for a moment but quickly dimmed and went out like a candle fire. Surprised he tried again and it glows but it was barely kept lit.

"Ms. Tang" the teacher walked over to Shengsi "I think there's something wrong with the crystal" she informs "Ha! Still defending that loser, you must really be blind" Kunsan scoffs but Tang Yue gave Shengsi a look that says she also noticed.

"Mo Fan, B" students murmurs about the surprising result.

"That's not bad Mo Fan! You've improved!" Xue Musheng complemented "Ms. Tang Yue, what do you say?" She walks up a little "This us not his real score, I believe the Crystal is faulty. I'd like to request a re-examination for him" students chatter again on how it was impossible for Mo Fan to score that high and agreed.

"Tch they only know how to talk and not to think" Shengsi leaned on Xiaohou "Zhao-jiejie, are you not even worried for brother Mo Fan" he panicked "The crystal was indeed faulty, his score isn't just that" she waved him off "What do you mean? He might get expelled!" He stares at Mo Fan who was going to try again "What I mean is" she then pointed at Mo Fan who emitted a bright light, who waa graded and S. They were bewildered but Xiaohou started cheering.

"Mo Fan, you did well. You can come down now"

"I'm not done yet. I'd like to do a magic release exam" Shengsi smirked at the unpleasant expression that Mu Bai was giving off.

Mo Fan striked the target with a powerful fire magic "Mo Fan, A" the judge announced. He went back in line and high-fived his two friend "You did great Mo Fan" Tang Yue and Xue Musheng praised.

"Zhao Shengsi" the girl went up the stage.

"You can do it sister Zhao!"

Kunsan started laughing "She's probably all bark no bite" Mo Fan looked irritated "Speak for yourself" they were again silenced by Xue Musheng.

"Wasn't she the one who enrolled late?" the principal nodded "She was the daughter of Major Zhao Yan" the chairman analyzed the girl.

Shengsi puts a hand on the crystal and it radiated a decent light "Zhao Shengsi, A" she then faced the judges "I'd like to do a magic release" they nodded. She faced the target "Water Rope: Lasso" she hooped the target and tighten it making the target bent "You get an B" Xiaohou cheered, she went back to her position in line.

"Fan-gege and Shengsi-jiejie! You guys are amazing" he hugs the two.

"Mo Fan, come over here!" Mu Zhuo Yun calls and the boy follows "Well done Mo Fan. Your performance wasn't half bad, I'm impressed. I shall put the rest of our feud aside since Principal Zhu has high hopes for you. I can provide your need in training ti make the path of improving easier for you" he pulls out an equipment "And from now on you shall be one of us, be sure to work hard for us"

"Hey old bastard Mu Zhuo! Is there something wrong with your brain"

"What did you say!?"

"Hard of hearing? I said, Is tgere something wrong with your brain?!" He then points at him "Stop picking on people just because you're powerful. You're nothing more but a bully who preys on the weak! I'm going to get back everything you owe me and my father" this angered the chairman who is now seeping with ice magic "Such impunity" he grits his teeth.

"Hold it!" Ningxue interferes "Father, don't bother yourself with this. I'll handle it"

Shengsi was ready to back-up Mo Fan, -she already know the story of Mo Fan and Mu family, she truly felt disgusted- but Xiaohou held her and shook his head. From the sideline, Professor Tang saw how the girl reacted.

"I was so gullible back then for believing you. You members of the family Mu are cut from the same ugly cloth" he activated his star path "Ignite!" he shoots at Ningxue

"Ice Vine: Freeze"

'Not on my watch!' Shengsi was quick to discreetly cast a circling water barrier that froze instead of Mo Fan 'Zhao Shengsi, thag was surely her. She was quick to react and the barrier was strong enough to stop Lady Mu's advance...is it even just potential at this point' Tang Yue kept her gaze at the water mage.

Ningxue's attack looked like a threat to most of them but for those who paid attention, a water barrier was definitely used 'What?! How?' She looks at Shengsi who was casually talking to Xiaohou acting innocent 'It can't be her, it's probably one of the teachers' she shifted her gaze at Mo Fan "Apologize to my father!" She glares at him.

"Dream on!"

"That's enough, Ningxue" the chairman and Mo Fan settled a dual with his foster son Yu Ang but due to their age, they had to wait a few years.