Full-Time Magister: The Strongest Summoned Beast is Actually Myself

Chapter 91, Return

Biyi City.

A moist breeze blew by the central lake, and sunlight slanted through the gaps in the locust trees onto Lin Qian's face, revealing a touch of gentleness from the passage of time.

She stood at the villa entrance, staring blankly at the tall figure walking straight towards her for a long while.

"Hao...Hao Hao!! What brings you here?" Lin Qian was slightly excited. She quickly walked up to Chen Hao and looked him up and down.

"I happened to be here, so I came to see you." Chen Hao's tone was flat, without any emotional fluctuation.

Lin Qian subconsciously tidied her hair, her tone filled with joy, "Why didn't you tell me beforehand? I could have prepared."

"It's alright, I won't bother you for too long." Chen Hao looked around. "This place is quite nice."

"He gave me this house... but I also have a job, I don't rely on him completely." Lin Qian smiled. "What about you? Now... aren't you pretty capable?"

"It's alright. I can only protect myself," Chen Hao said casually.

Lin Qian was silent for a while, then finally tentatively asked, "Then... will you blame me?"

Chen Hao shook his head: "You have the right to choose your own life. I don't blame you, but I won't thank you either."

The words weren't harsh, but like a letter stamped with a seal, they signaled the end.

"I'm relieved to see you doing well." Chen Hao stood up, then paused at the door.

He took the Stardust Magic Artifact out of his storage space and placed it on the table.

"This is what you gave me back then. I used it for three years, but I don't need it anymore. Let's leave it for someone who needs it more."

The door closed slowly. Lin Qian sat on the sofa, staring blankly at the empty living room, as if she had just lost something important—but she was no longer in a position to make amends.

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Chen Hao breathed a sigh of relief. Returning the Stardust Magic Artifact was also a way of putting an end to his relationship with Lin Qian. Now that she had formed a new family, she would naturally have new children, new concerns, and new responsibilities.

He was no longer a part of her life.

It's better for both sides to talk things out.

As I walked down the steps, the sunlight shone through the locust leaves, casting patches of light on the ground.

Chen Hao stopped and looked back at the lakeside villa. Its white walls and gray tiles, with curtains draped over the walls, resembled a warm and inviting painting.

But this painting doesn't depict his true home.

"Sir, do you need a car?" The designated driver waiting at the door asked politely when he saw him stop.

"No need, let's take a walk." Chen Hao shook his head and started walking towards the lakeside path.

The lake surface rippled gently, and occasionally the figures of military mages patrolling the airspace above the lake could be seen.

Chen Hao walked quietly.

That Stardust Artifact was the only thing Lin Qian left him. He once thought it was a symbol of maternal love, but later he realized it was nothing more than a form of atonement.

He had also imagined a scene he hadn't seen for many years: his mother with tears in her eyes, filled with remorse, choking back sobs as she apologized, while he smiled gently and forgave everything.

But in reality, there are no tears, no forgiveness, only a casual remark: "You have the right to choose."

A breeze swept across the lake, lifting the hem of Chen Hao's black trench coat.

His pace gradually quickened.

It was as if he wanted to shake off all the burdens of the past and step into the distant place that belonged to him.

……

Upon returning to Pearl Academy, Chen Hao immediately recounted the entire incident to Dean Xiao, concealing only his motives and the matter of the Bloodstone. Since the key artifact had already been used, it was unlikely he could hide the fact that he hadn't intervened; it was better to be completely honest.

Upon learning that Mingzhu Academy had suffered no casualties while Imperial Capital Academy had only Mu Ningxue left, Dean Xiao remained stunned for a long time, looking utterly incredulous.

Here I need to explain. It's not that Chen Hao was unwilling to save the people in the capital, but the key artifact was too time-consuming to use. After all, it was a super-grade artifact, and it was too difficult for him to control with his limited mental strength.

By the time he activated it, everyone in the capital had already been killed by Lu Nian.

Dean Xiao remained silent for a while, then finally sighed: "In that case, you should not make this public."

“The losses in the capital are too heavy, and someone will definitely use this as an excuse to cause trouble. If you are targeted, even if you are in the right, your words will be twisted into a target of public criticism,” he said, his tone unusually serious.

"Understood." Chen Hao nodded calmly in response.

"However, we will remember your contribution this time and will not shortchange you in any way." Dean Xiao's tone changed, and he resumed his stance of supporting his students.

Chen Hao's eyes lit up, and he asked, "Is there anything good?"

"I see you don't have a suitable contracted beast yet. Is there a type you like?" Dean Xiao asked.

"As for contracted beasts, I prefer the possession type," Chen Hao said.

Although he had already formed a contract with Chen Hongsheng, contracts are based on voluntariness, and it's not a problem to break the contract if he wants to. Now that his father has embarked on the path of magic again, he no longer needs to support him all the time.

Of course, more importantly, the system had already given him the method to open additional contract slots when he didn't have enough, but it required paying a price.

Therefore, Chen Hao can continue the contract.

"Possession type?" Dean Xiao raised an eyebrow, his gaze carrying a deeper meaning. "I see... You're trying to use this to conceal your extraordinary physique, aren't you?"

Chen Hao remained silent, only offering a faint smile, which could be considered tacit agreement.

"You're really quite steady, kid." Dean Xiao shook his head. "Possessed magical creatures are not common. Most of them are elemental spirits, soul spirits, or other spirits that have long been extinct. They are extremely rare!"

He paused, then suddenly changed the subject: "However... if you don't mind a formal integration, you could consider a parasitic organism."

"Parasitism?" Chen Hao frowned slightly, a hint of resistance flashing in his eyes. "That kind of category that doesn't sound very pleasant?"

"Don't be so quick to deny it." Dean Xiao's tone became more serious. "Remember the Scaled Mother Demon? Although it's unsettling, it can indeed multiply the host's physique."

He stood up, flipped through a few yellowed documents on the bookshelf, and continued:

"Research on parasitism and possession in the magical world is no longer taboo, but rather quite cutting-edge. Our Pearl Academy does not have a dedicated course on this topic, but at Yunnan Academy, it is one of their flagship programs."

"Yunnan Academy?" Chen Hao seemed to be thinking.

“That’s right. I worked with Professor Miao from Yunnan University for a period of time. That old guy has spent his whole life in the field of parasitology and has a lot of research results. Some of them can even evolve an ordinary white mouse into a servant-level demon.”

Dean Xiao said slowly:

"It's a less-than-respectable path, even a bit of an odd one, but if you really want to hide your secrets, it might be the best direction for you."

Chen Hao did not answer immediately.

He lowered his head and pondered for a few seconds, then, remembering that the system was there to back him up, he slowly spoke:
"If there really is a parasite that can be compatible with me—I might consider giving it a try."

"Good!" Dean Xiao's face showed a satisfied expression. "I'll go contact Old Ghost Miao right away, but... I can tell you in advance that those guys have a bit of an eccentric personality, and you can't control them just because you want to."

Chen Hao smiled slightly, his eyes clear and sharp:

"So what if you can't control it? Tame it—or let it die."

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(End of this chapter)