Magic City, Pearl Institute.
"This is the magic tool you mentioned half a year ago?"
Dean Fu looked at the pendant magic tool in his hand, his expression full of doubt.
"Just try it and you'll know."
Zhou Haoyu's face was exceptionally calm. This magic tool wasn't actually worth much, but to Ding Yuming, it was priceless.
Dean Fu's expression grew serious as he handed the pendant magic tool to Ding Yuming. "Yuming, try and see if it works."
"Okay."
Ding Yuming accepted the pendant, glanced at Zhou Haoyu several more times, and finally put it around her neck.
The pale-blue magic crystal shimmered with a deep blue glow the moment it touched her skin, and then faint, nearly transparent pinkish strands of light were drawn into it.
"It's a very strange feeling… it really seems to work."
Ding Yuming felt an unprecedented comfort, as if all negative emotions had instantly vanished.
Seeing her expression, Dean Fu immediately believed in the magic tool's effectiveness.
"Young friend, this magic tool truly is as miraculous as you said. Name your reward — anything you want."
Dean Fu's tone had become noticeably warmer.
"No need for a reward."
Dean Fu's eyebrows twitched and he snorted, "Don't tell me you think I'd bully the young? A magic tool like this — you think I can't afford to pay?"
"That's not what I mean. To be frank, this magic tool is a consumable. It not only absorbs mental strength — it can also be used as an offensive magic tool."
"Once the pendant is full, just return it to me — that is the reward I want."
Zhou Haoyu explained seriously.
Once that mental strength was stored up and unleashed in one go, its might would be comparable to Super Tier Magic.
At least for now, it was an extremely powerful offensive magic tool.
Dean Fu suddenly understood. Stroking his beard, he said, "You're quite the schemer. If you keep repeating that cycle, it's practically an endless-use offensive magic tool."
Ding Yuming cast Zhou Haoyu a playful glare — wasn't he basically treating her like a mobile battery?
"Win-win, isn't that great?"
Zhou Haoyu didn't feel he was being malicious at all. Besides, even if he charged a reward, Dean Fu would have no choice but to accept.
"This is the first time I've heard of such a magical tool. What is your relationship with that forging master? He actually agreed to make three at once."
Dean Fu asked curiously.
"Didn't you already have a guess?" Zhou Haoyu retorted.
"Haha!"
Dean Fu laughed heartily. Not only did this youngster have astonishing magical talent — he had even gained the favor of a master forgemaster.
His future prospects were limitless!
"Won't your Head Teacher have opinions about this?" Dean Fu smiled.
"They each teach their own things — there's no conflict." Zhou Haoyu replied.
Dean Fu was momentarily lost for words. This young man's thinking really was… unconventional — yet impossible to refute.
In the future, Ding Yuming might need his help, so it was best to tie the two of them together.
Having made up his mind, Dean Fu turned to Ding Yuming and said, "Dean Xiao asked me for tea. Yuming, show him around."
He gave Ding Yuming no chance to refuse and immediately left the little pavilion.
Zhou Haoyu watched Dean Fu's retreating back, the corner of his mouth twitching slightly. Wasn't this just forcing them onto the same boat!
Ding Yuming clutched the pendant at her chest and looked up at Zhou Haoyu. "Where do you want to go?"
"Let's just wander around."
The two talked as they walked, and soon arrived at the Azure Campus.
As they chatted, Ding Yuming suddenly asked, "As the young master of the Zhou Family, why did you come to Magic City?"
"There's plenty to learn in school, but some things you'll never learn there. To keep my grandfather from noticing, I could only come to Magic City and become a Hunter."
Zhou Haoyu pondered before replying.
In Zhou Haoyu's view, true geniuses couldn't be mass-produced relying on school would only become a shackle.
Even top institutes like Imperial Capital Academy and Pearl Academy — fresh Advanced Mages were still greenhorns who had killed barely any demons in reality.
Even with his Spiritual Origin Source, Zhou Haoyu still needed constant battle against demons to gain experience — let alone those without special talents.
"No wonder you're so strong. I'm afraid even the Fire Department's number one isn't your match," Ding Yuming said, her eyes sparkling.
Zhou Haoyu merely smiled lightly. Number one on the Fire Department? Even some instructors in the main campus wouldn't be able to beat him.
"Zhou Haoyu? What are you doing here?"
Suddenly, a familiar voice sounded from behind.
Zhou Haoyu immediately turned around only to see Mu Nujiao and Ai Tutu just a few meters away.
Seriously… what kind of coincidence is this?!
"Eh? Sister Mu — this guy actually ditched us and hooked up with another beauty behind our backs!" Ai Tutu widened her eyes. This scoundrel ignored two beauties like them, and was now strolling around campus with another female student.
Absolutely outrageous!!
Zhou Haoyu's face darkened. He was truly done with Ai Tutu.
Nothing had happened at all, but after her comment — who knew what Ding Yuming might assume about him? Probably that he was some kind of total playboy!
"Tutu, what nonsense are you spouting!" Mu Nujiao had been silently assessing Ding Yuming, but upon hearing Ai Tutu's words, she hurriedly tugged on her arm.
Ding Yuming's face remained calm. She smiled slightly toward them. "I'm Ding Yuming of the Fire Department, Main Campus. You all know each other?"
Ai Tutu crossed her arms at her waist and spoke righteously, "Of course we do — he even visited Sister Mu's home—"
Mu Nujiao quickly clamped a hand over Ai Tutu's mouth, cheeks slightly red. This Tutu really never thought before speaking!
Zhou Haoyu's mouth twitched — Ai Tutu was definitely doing this on purpose.
That place in the suburbs counted as Mu Nujiao's home? At best it was Mu Ye's private residence!
"Zhou Haoyu, once this pendant magic tool is filled, I'll contact you." Ding Yuming said.
"All right — contact me anytime."
Once Ding Yuming left, Zhou Haoyu looked at Ai Tutu with a stiff smile, slowly closing the distance.
Ai Tutu was so frightened she hid behind Mu Nujiao, peeking out with just half her head.
Mu Nujiao felt speechless being used as a human shield.
"Sorry for disturbing your date…" Mu Nujiao said awkwardly.
"Date?" Zhou Haoyu showed a strange expression, but didn't bother to explain.
Zhou Haoyu glanced at Ai Tutu before turning to Mu Nujiao. "Where are you two headed right now?"
"This term's over — I'm planning to rent an apartment off campus," Mu Nujiao said.
"I was planning to find a new place too. Let's go look together."
"You study in Imperial Capital — why would you want to rent a place in Magic City? Don't tell me… you're plotting something about that senior just now?!"
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