Talent level increased by one, a transcendent Star Wizard

"Don't ask me if I'm having impure thoughts; as a lady, you can't hit people."

After holding it in for a long time, Xia Jian finally offered a weak and hesitant explanation.

"I don't know if you're a lady or not, but I know you'll get beaten up if you keep talking nonsense."

Mu Shuang rolled her eyes at Xia Jian and retorted irritably.

If Xia Jian weren't still somewhat useful, she would have gouged out his unsightly eyes long ago, and wouldn't be wasting her time chatting with him here.

Looking down at the thing she had worked so hard to get, Mu Shuang couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Thankfully, nothing was lost, otherwise Xia Jian wouldn't deserve to live in this world.

"Where do you want to go?"

While examining the box in her hand, Mu Shuang asked Xia Jian, who was trying to slip away.

"Haha, I suddenly felt the urge to pee, so I wanted to go over there to relieve myself."

Xia Jian pretended to be nonchalant and scratched his head as he replied.

"I'll say it again, don't push my limits again, and you wouldn't want to know the consequences of angering me."

Seeing Xia Jian spouting nonsense, Mu Shuang put the box into her spatial bag, her tone filled with murderous intent.

Upon seeing this, Xia Jian immediately put on a smiling face, but Mu Shuang ignored it and summoned a small bull-headed boat with a wave of her hand.

Before Mu Shuang could speak, Xia Jian obediently sat on the small boat, which made Mu Shuang's expression soften a bit.

Under Mu Shuang's control, the bull-headed boat flew at an extremely fast speed toward Neil Bella.

During this time, Xia Jian was afraid of angering Mu Shuang, so he acted like a good boy the whole way, silently reading the biology book that Mu Shuang had given him.

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three days later.

At the gates of Neil Bella.

After a long journey, the two finally arrived in Neilbella.

Xia Jian hadn't expected that Heramons and the others had just returned, and even Bro was hiding among them.

Herammons and his men were not in good condition; almost all of them were seriously injured, and there were two fewer of them than when they left.

But thinking about it, it's normal. This trip started with them being targeted by several major forces, and then a group of black witches suddenly appeared out of nowhere. It would be strange if these people could get away with it.

"You smell a bit too much of blood."

As Heramons passed by Xia Jian, he couldn't help but let out a sigh.

Xia Jian blinked, then sniffed himself; there was no strange smell.

To avoid being discovered that she had committed murder, Natsumi even applied a potion made from special plants.

You can smell that? Are you sure you're not joking?

"You jest, sir. I am just a newly advanced wizard, and I haven't even learned many spells yet. I would never dare to fight with anyone."

Xia Jian bowed slightly and explained with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Bro rolled his eyes.

You haven't learned many spells, yet you knocked me down the moment we met?

If you dare not fight with others, then who is chasing me and trying to kill me in the ruins?

"Maybe I'm seeing things."

Heramons shook his head and did not expose Xia Jian in front of everyone.

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Next, everyone went their separate ways, each returning to their own home. Xia Jian also obediently followed Mu Shuang back to the Bull Head Hut.

I have to say, although Natsumi hates this place, coming back here gives me a strange and inexplicable feeling of comfort.

As Xia Jian passed the second floor, she couldn't help but glance into the corridor, but unfortunately, she didn't see Mu Yan's figure.

I wonder if Mu Yan will come looking for me tonight.

Just as Xia Jian was thinking about his promise to Mu Yan, he suddenly felt a chill down his spine.

Knowing that Mu Shuang was following behind him, Xia Jian could only pretend to be nonchalant and whistle as he continued upstairs, praying in his heart that Mu Shuang wouldn't do anything outrageous.

Fortunately, Xia Jian's worries were unnecessary. Mu Shuang simply snorted and hurriedly went upstairs.

Xia Jian returned to her room and lay on her bed, reflecting on her experiences along the way.

"The plan is still not perfect," Xia Jian sighed.

Actually, I didn't originally plan to escape this time; it just so happened that I found the opportunity.

Xia Jian thought of the mental imprint that Bro had mentioned, and wondered if Mu Shuang had really placed such a restriction on him.

So next time I'm leaving, I must resolve all the issues first.

and……

Xia Jian looked at the 'Skill Points' on the panel. Three days had passed and he still hadn't figured out what use they were.

It can't be upgraded, it's unusable, and most importantly, there's no instruction manual. He's left to fumble around on his own.

As she pondered, perhaps because she was too tired, Xia Jian fell asleep without realizing it.

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The next day, in the morning.

As soon as Xia Jian got up and came to the living room, she saw Herammons and Mu Shuang.

The two were talking, but due to the transmission of sound, Natsume couldn't hear what they were saying.

Seeing this, Xia Jian felt a little puzzled.

After all, no one wanted to come here, having stayed here for quite some time. And Herammons' last visit was also because of the Linya Ruins.

Seeing Natsume come downstairs, Horace smiled slightly at him: "Want to go out and talk?"

Upon hearing this, Xia Jian paused for a moment, then glanced at Mu Shuang.

Mu Shuang was drinking her tea, completely ignoring him.

"All right."

Although Natsume felt a little strange, he still nodded in agreement.

If Mu Shuang hadn't allowed it, she probably would have already lost her temper. Since that's the case, there's nothing to agonize over.

The two then left the cow-headed house one after the other.

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on the street.

Xia Jian glanced at Heramons with some curiosity, wondering what this kind-looking old man wanted from him.

Do you know why the concept of equivalent exchange exists in the wizarding world?

As the two were walking, Herammons suddenly asked a question.

Xia Jian shook his head; all he knew was that equivalent exchange was the unspoken rule among wizards.

Of course, this can only be triggered between people of the same level, or when the relationship between the two people is in a stable phase.

Otherwise, if everyone followed the principle of equivalent exchange, there wouldn't be so many murder and treasure-hunting plots; in the end, success or failure would still be determined by strength.

Heramons then began to explain the origin of the concept of "equivalent exchange".

Legend has it that ten thousand years ago, there were two wizards who were very close friends and also loved each other.

However, during one of their gift exchanges, one of them gave an expensive crystal as a gift, while the other chose a very beautiful but not rare silver star flower.

Yes, those are the flowers that Xia Jian gave to Mu Shuang.

Ten thousand years ago, silver star flowers were less common than weeds.

Originally, for the two of them, gift-giving was mainly about showing affection, and the value of the gift was secondary, so at the time they did not feel there was anything wrong with it.

After all, they were already happy to receive a gift from the other party, but this foreshadowed what would happen later.

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