Magical Cat

"Alright, I'll teach you now."

"This method of cultivating mental strength is called knitting, a training method used only by high-level mages."

"Knitting a sweater isn't actually knitting a sweater. It's about dividing your mental energy into strands and bundles, then weaving them together to form a more stable and solid structure, thereby forging your mental energy."

Melina explained the principles behind this training method and then guided Li En through the process step by step.

Following the instructions, Li En tried to divide his mental energy into several parts.

But mental strength was just a vague concept to him.

Only when casting magic could he feel a drain on the power in his mind.

The feeling was exhausting, like solving a math problem. The fatigue was initially barely noticeable, but as it accumulated, it made his mind increasingly sluggish.

It was only after casting a large number of spells that Li En gradually gained a clearer understanding of mental power.

But now, asking him to separate this vague power and then mold it into the shape he imagines is something the cat simply doesn't know how to do.

Fortunately, I had a renowned teacher like Melina by my side who guided me step by step; otherwise, listening to these words would have been like listening to gibberish.

"For a magician, the foundation of all power lies in imagination."

"Now imagine your mental energy changing shape with your thoughts, like clouds in the sky or mud in a lotus pond."

"Like guiding elements, guide your spiritual power, slowly, little by little, changing its shape."

Melina observed Li En's condition and guided him.

Her magic also quietly unfolded, enveloping Li En and allowing her to monitor changes in his condition.

At first, Li En couldn't even imagine the shape of his mental energy.

But as he continued to focus his imagination, he unexpectedly attracted a response from the wood element.

In Li En's mind, it seemed as if fireflies were twinkling.

The fireflies danced and flew, gradually outlining some ever-changing shapes with their light.

At that moment, Li En inexplicably felt that this was the shape of his spiritual power.

When the idea popped into his head, he found himself able to guide the fireflies to create the shapes they were tracing.

From initial effort to increasing proficiency, and finally to complete mastery as if it were an extension of one's own arm.

"This guy has a really high elemental affinity."

Melina sighed inwardly.

This step alone can trap the vast majority of people.

It is difficult to imagine the shape of spiritual power.

Even magicians who have cultivated for many years may not be able to do it.

But with the help of the elements, Li En quickly mastered this skill.

At that moment, the discouragement of the Apostle's failed investigation vanished from Melina's heart.

Although she had maintained a strong attitude and unwavering faith in Lee En in front of Joey and Phoebe, she was eventually somewhat discouraged.

After all, Melina would have to wait at least three months to successfully complete another Apostle trial.

This is at least, since those capable of conducting apostle assessments are not ordinary members of the Tongxin Society.

Getting these important figures to spare time is naturally not an easy task.

But now Lee Eun is proving with his performance that Melina was right.

"Although Li En's talent isn't that obvious, I'm sure Joey and Phoebe have definitely misjudged him this time."

Melina was full of confidence and focused more intently on guiding Li En.

The first thing Li En needs to do is quite simple: just keep changing the shape of his mental energy.

Once it can be made into a long strip, it is made even thinner and longer, so that the spiritual energy is close to the state of yarn.

Only when this level is achieved will the subsequent operations become possible.

As Melina requested, Li En only needed to shape his mental energy into a similar form and length.

Then you can try knitting a sweater.

Li En could clearly sense an abnormality in his mental energy as soon as the shape changed.

The feeling was like squeezing and kneading his brain, both awkward and stimulating.

But Li En could clearly sense that under this strange stimulation, his mental strength was undergoing some kind of change.

He was quite certain that the change was for the better.

After an unknown amount of time, under Melina's guidance, Li En used his mental power to tie a rough and simple knot.

The knot formed a rhombus shape, which, although not very sturdy, was the limit of what Lee Eun could do.

"Li En, you did a great job. Take a rest now."

Hearing Melina's voice, Lee En felt relieved.

The mental energy that had formed a knot instantly dissipated, returning to a mess.

Li En felt dizzy, and a faint trail of blood appeared on her nose.

Melina wiped away the blood from Li En's nose with a prepared handkerchief before saying, "Cultivating mental power is always this difficult. This is the only way you can access it at this stage. The mental power you relax after cultivation may cause some shock, but the impact will not be significant. You will gradually adapt to it later."

Just as Melina said, Li En felt the dizziness come on quickly and go quickly, lasting only a few moments.

Just as Li En was about to speak, a line of information suddenly appeared in his mind.

[Mission complete, passive skill awakened: Psionic Body Tempering (Silver)]

Before Li En could even feel happy, another message followed.

[Collect all the same synergy skills to trigger the hidden synergy effect: Archmage (2/4)]

"What is this, a bond?"

Before Li En could think further, he felt an invisible pressure on his body, as if someone was vigorously kneading him.

Li En couldn't help but cry out in pain, startling Melina.

"Li En, what's wrong? Is your head feeling unwell?"

Melina was afraid that Li En had suffered a backlash from the mental power.

She immediately examined Li En's body and found that Li En's magic and mental power were very stable, but his physical body was being strengthened at a strange and drastic rate.

"What's going on? Is it evolving?"

"But Elaine isn't here."

Melina was somewhat dazed, unable to explain the changes in Li En using her own knowledge.

Li En understood what had happened, but the intense pain he was experiencing prevented him from speaking; he could only let out painful groans.

"No, what kind of skill is this? Why does it hurt so much!"

Li En was in so much pain that she almost lost consciousness, but she just couldn't faint, and could only experience all the pain.

"Li En, don't scare me. I'll take you to find Elaine right now."

Luna woke up at some point and quickly wrapped her arms around Melina's.

Immediately afterwards, a ball of green liquid condensed in Melina's hand and then enveloped Lee En entirely.

The liquid was very warm, and enveloping him, Li En felt his pain lessen, as if he were soaking in a hot spring.

But then, the pain inside her body immediately retaliated, causing Li En to almost roll her eyes back in agony.

Seeing Li En's pained expression, Melina dared not delay any longer and immediately used her teleportation spell to rush to Elaine's dormitory.

It's already dark, and the students should all be asleep.