Chapter Twelve: Magister Xu Lao
Early the next morning, Liao Huajie came to Han Feng's dormitory. "Han Feng, are you ready?"
"Anytime. Han Feng replied excitedly with two big dark circles under his eyes. He was so excited last night that he didn't fall asleep until almost midnight, and woke up early the next day, estimating that he had only been asleep for three or four hours. However, in the excitement, he did not feel tired. It's just that those two dark circles are really not very elegant.
"Wow, what's going on with you?" Liao Huajie was taken aback by Han Feng's appearance. "Why do you look so haggard, it can't be that you haven't slept all night, right?"
"Not really. Han Feng smiled bitterly. "It's just that I seemed a little overexcited last night and slept a little late. It's okay, except for two more dark circles, I'm in good spirits!"
"Oh well. You go freshen up first, and I'll take you there." Liao Huajie looked left and right, and finally clapped.
After a good freshening up, Han Feng finally didn't look as haggard as before. After the two of them casually coped with breakfast in the academy's cafeteria, Liao Huajie took Han Feng to find the demon master who was willing to guide him.
This old Xu in Liao Huajie's mouth, the residence is very different from what Han Feng imagined. With green bricks and green tiles, it looks no different from ordinary houses. If Liao Huajie hadn't brought him over, he wouldn't have known that there was such a place in the deep blue academy with deep pockets.
In Han Feng's impression, although the buildings of Deep Blue Academy are not necessarily luxurious, they are often ingenious. It's the first time he's seen a dwelling like this, which is so ordinary. Han Feng asked suspiciously, "Teacher Liao, are you sure that Old Xu lives here?"
Liao Huajie nodded, with a respectful look on his face: "That's right, Old Xu has been living here since more than twenty years ago. Why? Do you think it's very different from what you imagined?"
After hearing this, Han Feng did not answer, because he was already frightened by Liao Huajie's words. He knew that there were many strong people in the academy who lived in seclusion. These people are at least at the level of a Magister. This old Xu, who has never met before, has lived here more than 20 years ago. In other words, this Xu Lao, more than twenty years ago, was already a magister. So, after more than 20 years of refinement, what level is Old Xu now? Han Feng couldn't imagine it, and he didn't dare to continue thinking about it.
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Liao Huajie took Han Feng to the door, the door was not locked, but it was just hidden. However, Liao Huajie did not go in directly, but politely knocked on the mottled door. "Old Xu, are you there?"
After a long time, an old voice came from inside the door: "Is it Xiao Liao?" The door is not locked, so come in directly." โ
When Liao Huajie heard this, he didn't hesitate, pushed open the door with a "squeak", and walked in first. Han Feng, who was walking behind him, also followed step by step.
After entering the gate, there is a small courtyard. In the garden, a variety of potted flowers are planted. Han Feng took a general look, these potted plants are just some ordinary plants, which are equally common in ordinary people's homes. An old man with a white beard was leaning on a rattan chair, and a set of tea sets was placed on the small table beside him. A curling mist rose from the "cooing" kettle, and the fragrance drifted away with the smoke.
"Old Xu, you are so interested! Get up so early to drink tea. Liao Huajie greeted the old man respectfully, and he didn't dare to be sloppy at all.
Xu Lao squinted, took a sip of tea comfortably, and said with a smile: "I'm an old man, no younger than you." It won't take long to wake up, so I just get up to drink tea and enjoy life. Why are you so early, it would be more beneficial for young people to sleep a little more!"
"You've always taught you a lesson. Liao Huajie said with a smile. "However, when my student heard that you had promised to instruct him, he was very excited, and urged me to bring him over early in the morning. โ
"Okay, don't slap me on the back!" Xu Lao scolded with a smile. "I've been living in seclusion for more than 20 years, and now as a student, how can anyone know me, an old immortal who has half of my body in the ground!"
After speaking, Xu Lao turned his head to look at Han Feng and asked with interest, "Xiao Liao, is this little guy the good seedling you said?"
"Yes. Liao Huajie nodded. "This little guy is the one I told you about the other day. โ
"Hmm. Xu Lao bowed his head slightly, and said gently: "The little guy looks quite energetic, what's his name?"
On the Elemental Continent, the number of Magisters is not in the minority. However, compared to the huge base, it can be regarded as a rarity. Magic apprentices, magicians, and magisters are distributed like pyramids. And the Magister is the person at the top of this pyramid.
People who have not yet reached the level of a Magus are generally a little nervous when facing a Magister, and Han Feng is no exception. Although the original General of the Wind Fury was a ninth-order Grand Magister, as long as he did not become a Magister, he would be a little nervous.
"Old Xu, hello!" Han Feng's expression was slightly restrained, "My name is Han Feng, and I am a freshman this year. โ
"New life?" Elder Xu's eyes flashed with a look of light, it turned out to be a new student. To be able to be promoted to a junior magician within a year, this talent is really not to be underestimated. No, the fourth order is no longer something that can be achieved by relying on talent alone. Talent, hard work, and understanding are all indispensable.
Originally, Xu Lao was still curious about why Liao Huajie suddenly begged him to guide the students. It seems that this little guy named Han Feng may really be a good seedling! For an old guy like Xu Lao, fame and fortune are no longer very attractive. For them, in addition to exploring the mysteries of magic and improving their magic level, it is also more attractive to cultivate potential juniors.
However, potential juniors are not so easy to discover. Therefore, after discovering that Han Feng might be a good seedling of magic, Xu Lao was also happy to see the hunt. "Han Feng, I'll call you Xiao Feng. That Xiao Feng, tell me about your understanding of ice magic. Say whatever you want, you can say whatever you think, and it doesn't matter if you're wrong. โ
"Yes. Han Feng nodded, and began to talk about his understanding of ice magic, as well as some of his own opinions.
"Old Xu, Xiaofeng, I'll leave it to you!" Liao Huajie saw that the two were talking happily, and knew that he had made the right move. He instructed Han Feng, "Xiao Feng, you concentrate on studying hard with Elder Xu." Don't worry about the academy, I'll take care of everything. โ
Han Feng nodded, and was about to answer. Xu Lao had already waved his hand, and with impatience on his face, he gave an eviction order: "Okay, Xiao Liao." There's nothing to do with you now, don't talk nonsense here, get out of here. I'm always chattering crookedly next to it, how can I teach it? The door is there, if you know the way, we won't send it. โ
After speaking, Xu Lao turned to Han Feng and said gently, "Xiao Feng, you leave him alone, sit down and talk slowly." If you want to drink tea, take it yourself, don't be polite to my old man, just like your own home. โ
The two completely different attitudes made Liao Huajie's face full of helplessness and depression. Han Feng was obviously his student, how could he make him look like a superfluous person? However, Xu Lao had spoken, and no matter how reluctant he was, he could only leave obediently. "Old Xu, then I'll say goodbye first. Xiao Feng, you just need to concentrate on learning with Xu Lao. As for the annual competition, I'll take care of it. โ
"Don't worry, I will definitely learn magic from Elder Xu with my heart. "Elder Xu can ignore Liao Huajie, but as Han Feng as a junior, he can't do this. "Also, Mr. Liao. Thank you for all this you have done for me. As he spoke, Han Feng solemnly bowed deeply to Liao Huajie, who was about to leave.
Old Xu looked at Han Feng and didn't speak, but his eyes flashed with appreciation. In the eyes of these old fellows who have been through too much, virtue is equally important, no, it should be said that it is more important than strength. The last thing they want is for people who have no virtue but extraordinary potential.
If there is virtue and incompetence, there will be more people in the world who eat white rice; if there is no virtue and incompetence, at most they can only steal chickens and dogs, and they will not cause much harm. However, a person who is not virtuous or capable is equivalent to an uncontrollable and powerful weapon, which can cause unimaginable damage at any time. The harm caused is absolutely beyond everyone's imagination.
Therefore, if Han Feng could not satisfy Xu Lao in terms of virtue, no matter how great his potential was, Xu Lao would definitely not guide Han Feng in anything. Virtue is not a specific thing, it is embodied in all aspects of human life. However, Xu Lao didn't plan to say all this. After all, this kind of thing, once deliberate, has no meaning. It has no other purpose than to make people become hypocrites.
After Liao Huajie said goodbye, the two have been addicted to the world of magic, and they almost forgot to eat. Although, most of the time, Xu Lao is talking, and Han Feng is listening. Elder Xu was worthy of being a mage who had been immersed in ice magic for decades, and every word could make Han Feng feel suddenly enlightened. However, Han Feng is not without contributions. The whimsical ideas he put forward on occasional whims were also highly affirmed by Xu Lao. Overall, the two got along quite happily.
In the teaching and learning of the two, the three days passed quickly. According to the agreement between Han Feng and Liao Huajie, Xu Lao would only guide him for three days. However, after three days of getting along, Xu Lao changed his mind. He is willing to continue to guide Han Feng, if Han Feng is also willing.
Since Xu Lao is willing to continue to guide, Han Feng will naturally not let go of such a rare opportunity. If there is Xu Lao's guidance, then he can learn magic without taking many detours. After all, there is a big gap between having a Magister-level powerhouse to guide and groping on your own!
As for Han Feng's original course arrangement, with Elder Xu's status in the Deep Blue Academy, as long as he said hello, all the problems would be solved. With Elder Xu's help, Han Feng didn't need to worry about anything at all, he just needed to stay here and learn magic with peace of mind.