A little girl at a magic school, she's a goofy troublemaker who can do anything.

A day and a half late, the elusive Teacher Wuya finally came out to check their homework.

He praised all three students' work highly, and then specifically commended Li Wenyin.

"Xiaoyinyin's homework is the most surprising to me."

The raven patted the Peashooter's head. Li Wenyin, having nothing better to do, planted a bright-eyed nut, which was now guarding the Peashooter fiercely.

"It's novel and quite fun. The plant magic I've taught you is the foundation, so please don't forget it after you finish your homework. How you develop it and improve it is up to your own destiny."

Pei Yuan stroked his chin thoughtfully: "You're really amazing. In just the last two days, I've seen you grow several different magical plants."

"Hehe," Li Wenyin scratched the back of his head, "we have to thank Plants vs. Zombies for this."

Mu Feng: "I've heard you mention it several times. What exactly is this 'Plants vs. Zombies'? Is it your magic teacher?"

Li Wenyin: "No, it comes from my hometown; it's just a longing."

-

After this Obsidian Academy class, Teacher Wuya brought up a topic.

That is, what exactly does Obsidian Academy teach compared to other academies?

It is creative magic, the true essence of Kokuyoin.

The most representative word for students of Kokuyo Academy is not mysterious, but rather boundless curiosity, bold creativity, and practical application.

Therefore, on the road to exploring the unknown, one may inevitably appear eccentric or even crazy due to the pursuit of the unknown.

The magic taught by the instructor is just a seed; how the flower grows depends entirely on the student's own creativity.

Just like this plant magic.

The spells taught by Teacher Wuya were the same, but Li Wenyin, Mu Feng, and Pei Yuan had different understandings and cast different spells, resulting in three completely different magical plants that had already differentiated into three kinds of magic.

This is the soul of Kokuyoin.

Supreme imagination, supreme curiosity, plus a bit of potentially too daring experimentation.

We come from Obsidian Academy, we are mysterious, we are peerless diamonds.

-

"Wow, that's so cool!"

Mu Feng was already fired up, his chuunibyou spirit burning brightly, as if he was about to become a renowned grand magician.

"Does that mean..." Pei Yuan was much calmer, forcing a difficult but provocative question with a forced smile, "The magic we learn isn't recorded in the official register, so doesn't that make it a kind of low-level, forbidden magic?"

Mu Feng turned his head and retorted, "Isn't it super cool? Why are you always questioning me? Are you even still a member of the Obsidian Academy?"

Li Wenyin thought so too. Judging from Pei Yuan's attitude, he seemed more like someone who belonged to the Oak Academy or the Ocean Academy. How did he end up in the Obsidian Academy by taking an unexpected turn?

"Hey, Xiao Fengfeng, there's no need to question the department assignments on the screen."

Teacher Wu Ya smiled and smoothed things over.

"There's a reason why the fluorescent screens can be divided into schools like this. In my opinion, little Yuan Yuan has the essence of the Obsidian School."

Pei Yuan snorted coldly, clicked his tongue, and said, "Is a fluorescent screen completely correct?"

He suddenly raised his hand and pointed at Li Wenyin.

"Isn't she perfectly suited to studying magic? Why didn't the screen assign her to a house?"

The raven smiled at him and said, "This probably involves some secrets."

"Heh, secrets are secrets. Never mind, it's not the first time I've known you're unreliable."

After Pei Yuan finished his cold laugh, he picked up his wand, turned around, and left the classroom.

The sudden conflict between the teacher and student left Li Wenyin and Mu Feng stunned.

The raven remained unmoved, smiled, adjusted his monocle, bid them farewell, and told them that he would come to teach a second lesson the next day.

Then the raven left too.

Li Wenyin and Mu Feng looked at each other.

"Why is Senior Pei Yuan suddenly angry?"

Mu Feng: "I don't know, I'm still reminiscing about how I'm truly unparalleled in the world."

"Did he have any past conflicts with Teacher Wuya?" Li Wenyin asked.

"I don't know either," Mu Feng said, scratching his head. "I only started school a few days before you."

Li Wenyin grumbled, "How come you don't know anything!"

"I... I'm just a pitiful magic array genius who's destined for greatness..." Mu Feng pretended to be weak and helpless, but didn't forget to praise himself a couple of times.

Li Wenyin recalled how Pei Yuan had glared at Teacher Wu Ya with just a few words, and wholeheartedly agreed:

"Is this the problem student from the second year...?"

-

Pei Yuan always went to his public classes alone.

He was a sophomore, and had no mentor for the entire first year. No one in the Obsidian Academy spoke to him, and students from other academies rarely approached him, a student with an unfriendly expression, due to conflicts between the academies.

The main reason is that Pei Yuan himself didn't want to.

Partners, friends, classmates—these all sound like burdens. What he admires more is the style of that senior, Nangong. What's wrong with being a loner?

Pei Yuan had always harbored resentment towards the screen for classifying him as a student of the Obsidian Academy; he didn't understand why it judged him that way.

Before choosing his academy, Pei Yuan's ideal academy was Canghai Academy, followed by Oak Academy. Poppy Academy's academic direction didn't suit him, and Obsidian Academy was the one he least wanted to go to.

Then, by sheer coincidence, he was assigned to the Kokuyoin.

He questioned the teaching at Obsidian Academy, not understanding why people would waste their energy learning such low-level magic, and what good would it do even if they mastered it?

Can we improve his family's capabilities? Can we get him a high-tech job right after graduation? Can we help him win awards and get certifications?

None of them seem to work.

Curiosity seekers relentlessly pursue their ideals of exploring the unknown and creating miracles, while Pei Yuan is more pragmatic, concerned with what learning magic can bring him.

-

After leaving the classroom in a huff, Pei Yuan picked up his magic wand and walked around the campus, feeling troubled.

It was during break time, and you could occasionally see groups of students chatting and laughing on the way.

Pei Yuan stood out from the group, walking alone with a sullen face.

A sticky corn cake bounced onto Pei Yuan's school uniform.

Pei Yuan: "..."

He shouted sternly, "Who is it? Show yourself!"

Suddenly, a figure darted out of the bushes and stood in front of him with a grin.

It was Li Wenyin, who was holding a flowerpot with a three-pronged corn plant inside. She had slanted eyebrows and looked miserable, just like Pei Yuan.

"Senior, this is for you. I call it the Corn Pitcher. Look, corn cakes automatically appear in this little bowl. Isn't that amazing?"

Pei Yuan stared at her corn pitcher: "Not bad, it smells pretty good. Why did you follow me out?"

"Look, these amazing plants can only be grown by learning the unique magic of our Obsidian Academy. Even the rigid Oak Academy and Azure Academy don't have this ability!"

Li Wenyin handed him the corn pitcher, subtly offering her advice.

Pei Yuan now understood that she had noticed his attitude and had come out specifically to persuade him.

Li Wenyin continued rambling on, "And also, senior, if you still don't like Wu Ya, you can, eh~"

She pressed down on the corn pitcher's plate, flicked it, and the corn cake was launched.

"Just like that, launch it, smash it right in his face!"

Pei Yuan was amused by the corn cake that bounced out.

He reached out and ruffled Li Wenyin's hair.

"Aren't you angry? Don't you think it's unfair? The screen almost took away your chance to go to school."

Li Wenyin replied, "I was angry, I was really angry. Before I entered Obsidian Academy, I thought about smashing that screen every day. But then things got better. When I thought I had no way out, I met the student council president who was willing to fight for my opportunities."

Pei Yuan looked at her, smiled faintly, and relaxed somewhat.

"So, um..."

Li Wenyin awkwardly tugged at her hand.

"Senior Pei Yuan, could you please stop hating Obsidian Academy? I really think our academy is great."

"No," Pei Yuan relaxed and explained, "I'm just a little angry with myself."

Li Wenyin: "As the saying goes, 'A woman should follow her husband wherever he goes,'"

Pei Yuan: "..."

Isn't this metaphor a bit inappropriate here?

-

"Don't you have any general education classes today? Why are you spending so much time here with the second-year students?"

Pei Yuan held the corn pitcher in his hands, talking to Li Wenyin as he walked.

Li Wenyin: "There won't be any later, and who said I was the only one who came?"

Pei Yuan: "?"

Before he could even ask, another person jumped out from around the corner.

Holding a potted plant aloft, he looked like a complete idiot, confidently appearing before them.

Mu Feng chuckled foolishly, then suddenly held up his plant in front of Pei Yuan with a "smack".

"I also have something to give you."

Mu Feng's Enchanting Beauty Plant? Version 0: The plant-shaped humanoid figures planted in flowerpots are becoming increasingly exquisite, a lifelike plant version of Pei Yuan.

"Through my tireless efforts—meticulous improvements—and exquisite upgrades—my Beauty Plant is now able to mimic the appearance of a real person. This is for you. My name is Pei Yuan Beauty Plant."

Mu Feng struck a confident and dashing pose and generously handed over the plant.

"..." Pei Yuan was speechless. "What kind of weird name is this? Change it."

Mu Feng protested, "No way! This is my Beauty Plant series product, called Pei Yuan Beauty Plant. You were the ones who made me choose this name in the first place, and now you're going back on your word?"

It's too late! It's impossible! Mu Feng has already fallen in love with the name "Beauty Plant"!

Li Wenyin stared curiously at the little plant-like figure. It really did look like him, exactly like Pei Yuan's usual sarcastic remarks.

"Can you sculpt a replica of me? I want one too."

Mu Feng nodded generously: "Okay, wait, I'll plant one of you once my magic power recovers."

Pei Yuan accepted Mu Feng's flowerpot and hugged it tightly with the corn pitcher.

He muttered, "Idiot, aren't you ashamed to walk around outside carrying this thing?"

Mu Feng said anxiously, "I just wanted you to experience the beauty of our Obsidian Academy!"

Li Wenyin chimed in, "That's right, I agree with Senior Pei Yuan. Mu Feng, even if you're a craftsman who can make plant figurines, you can't be so inconsiderate of the occasion. This beautiful Pei Yuan plant isn't even wearing clothes! Where does that leave our senior's face?!"

"..." Pei Yuan turned to look at Li Wenyin, "You're not much better off."

"?" Li Wenyin protested.

Then they started arguing amongst themselves.

-

Pei Yuan, a first-grader, you've been alone for so long that you might think you like it, but actually you've just gotten used to it, become numb from it, and are deceiving yourself.

Don't rush things; this kind of life won't last forever.

In the future, there will be two idiots.

They brought with them their strange and unusual plants.

I won't take your complaints to heart.

We don't care if you're a problem student.

It clung to me like a stubborn plaster.

Holding up a plant to make you laugh.

I invite you, a self-proclaimed staunch realist, to embark on a journey toward a vague and ethereal ideal.

Maybe it's their silly antics that have infected you.

Perhaps you've always been full of curiosity, but you just don't admit it.

-

In order not to lose to Mu Feng, Li Wenyin thought she must practice her plant magic diligently before Teacher Wuya taught the next lesson.

She suddenly remembered a scene from a novel.

The female protagonist, Si Weilan, quickly became famous after enrolling in school, all thanks to a plant-related magic.

Si Weilan's magic was petal magic. With a flick of her wand, thousands of petals poured down from the air and danced, creating a stunningly beautiful scene that captivated all the students.

That was the petal magic of Canghai Academy. Ordinary students could only conjure a few petals when they cast it, but Si Weilan made thousands of petals flutter down with a simple gesture.

Li Wenyin immediately compared herself to the situation.

As soon as she made her move, thousands of plants sprang up out of thin air, full of passion, and began to fight against the zombies to protect her fresh brain.

However, I can't plant thousands of plants at once. My sunlight (magic) is limited, so I can only plant one at a time and have to rest for a long time.

That's why we say they're the main characters.

-

Li Wenyin, Mu Feng, and Pei Yuan gathered in the Obsidian Academy classroom, each hunched over their desks, completing their general course assignments.

Writing the history of magic is such a tedious and boring assignment; it's just a bunch of names, years, and major events.

As Li Wenyin wrote, her mind wandered, and she started thinking about all sorts of other things.

Thinking about how good the menu at the Kokuyoin cafeteria looks today, wondering how to grow a corn cannon, and wondering if the little cart even counts as a plant.

As she pondered, Li Wenyin remembered something.

"It's been several days already, why haven't we seen the other two? Aren't there also a senior student?"

Li Wenyin and Pei Yuanmufeng had been hanging out together for so long that they had almost forgotten that their teacher, Wuya, had a total of five students.

Mu Feng was already tired of doing his homework and was just waiting for someone to speak first.

"Yeah, come to think of it, Qin Guanyu should be discharged from the hospital by now, why hasn't he come yet?"

Li Wenyin asked in confusion, "Discharged from the hospital? What happened to this senior?"

"Him," Pei Yuan closed the book, "He was so obsessed with Transfiguration magic that he thought he was born to be a dumping ground. He spent three days and three nights being a dumping ground without being able to undo the spell, and he almost starved to death. It was the student council that found him and sent him to the hospital."

Li Wenyin: ?

What a weirdo.