Qitian Ming’s expression changed. He was starting to get angry. So, Chen Ling thought he could just disrespect people like this?

There was a surge of energy emanating from him, faintly leaking out. It seemed like he was struggling to contain his inner rage.

Seeing this, Yan Ran was surprised and looked at Dean Qi. Was Dean unable to hold back anymore? Is he going to take action?

She couldn’t help feeling nervous. A battle between Chen Ling and Qitian Ming would definitely be shocking.

Chen Ling naturally sensed the aura emanating from Qitian Ming. He maintained a smile on his face and remained silent.

If Qitian Ming dared to make a move, he would be in big trouble. Chen Ling hadn’t bound him yet.

“Deal!” Qitian Ming suddenly said.

Yan Ran was momentarily stunned and looked at him in confusion. Wait a minute, weren’t you just seething with anger… Why did you suddenly agree?

Chen Ling grinned, showing his teeth, “Any more requests? Bring up a few more.”

Qitian Ming helplessly said, “How many dark mages are the words in the sky worth?”

“Three should do, at a friendly price.” Chen Ling intentionally asked for less, fearing that Qitian Ming might refuse.

Both sides were going to cooperate in the long run, so Chen Ling naturally had to show some sincerity, making them willingly serve as his tools.

“Where can I find so many dark mages for you?”

Chen Ling glanced at him, “Capture them. Aren’t you a Curse Master?”

Qitian Ming was left speechless by this response… It sounded so simple, but dark mages aren’t that easy to find.

If these individuals didn’t use their dark magic, they looked just like ordinary people and could easily blend into crowds without being noticed.

Just like Min Jiangyun in the academy before, he had managed to blend in for so long, right among the academy’s instructors, students, including himself and the dean. Not a single person had realized that Min Jiangyun was a dark mage. This was also why dark mages were still rampant to this day; they were difficult to identify.

Chen Ling could indeed spot them at a glance, but he couldn’t be bothered to search for them. Free tools, don’t let them go to waste.

Although Qitian Ming felt it was troublesome, he could only agree. Those large characters in the sky and the barrier were headaches for the Aries Star Leader. If Qitian Ming could help him resolve these issues, the benefits were self-evident. Even if the Star Leader gave him a single treasure, it would greatly enhance his strength!

“Alright!” Qitian Ming nodded solemnly, “However, for that protection fee, I’ll owe it for now. Dark mages aren’t that easy to catch. So, could you please refrain from causing any more trouble these days?”

Chen Ling grinned, showing his teeth, “You’re going to owe me?”

“Fine, let it be an IOU.”

“So, you currently owe me for this month’s protection fee, one dark mage, three dark mages for the words in the sky, and three dark mages for removing the barrier, a total of seven dark mages.”

Qitian Ming weakly closed his eyes, “Alright, alright, just… sigh…”

“Can I leave now?” Chen Ling smiled at the three individuals in front of him.

“Go… wait a moment.”

Qitian Ming opened his eyes again and looked at Sui Li’er, “Sui Sui, what’s your curse?”

Chen Ling’s gaze sharpened, immediately sensing the abnormal expression on Qitian Ming’s face. He activated his mind-reading ability directly.

He instantly understood that this was requested by Pisces Star Leader.

After the day at the Aries Constellation Palace ended, Pisces Star Leader returned to her own palace as soon as possible to investigate Sui Li’er’s curse. However, no matter what method she used, she couldn’t find any information. So, she directly had Qitian Ming ask Sui Li’er.

Sui Li’er looked at Chen Ling upon hearing the question.

Chen Ling just smiled, “You want to know about this curse? Well, you’ll have to pay a certain price for that.”

Qitian Ming nodded, “What kind of price?”

Chen Ling extended one finger.

Qitian Ming looked puzzled, “Ten dark mages?”

Chen Ling shook his head, “It’s 1 million.”

Qitian Ming was taken aback, “Isn’t it easier to just tell me?”

Chen Ling chuckled, “Sure, I’ll tell you as soon as 1 million dark mages are delivered.”

Qitian Ming: “…”

“Well, that’s settled. You can leave now.”

Chen Ling smiled and led Sui Li’er to leave the place.

Along the way, Sui Li’er couldn’t help but ask Chen Ling, “Chen Ling, why is my curse so expensive? Hehe.”

By now, she had completely treated dark mages as a new form of currency for transactions.

Chen Ling chuckled, “It’s nothing, I just didn’t want to tell them.”

“Oh, hehe, so now only you know in the whole world.”

Chen Ling smiled and nodded, “Yeah.”

In fact, he had a deeper layer of consideration, but he didn’t intend to tell Sui Li’er.

After Chen Ling and Sui Li’er returned to their classroom, they found that there were many fewer people present.

Only about a dozen remained, as the classes were now being divided. New and returning students were learning different things, so they attended separate classes. The current students in the classroom were mostly those who had entered the academy this year or the previous year.

Their instructor was a young-looking male teacher who appeared quite cheerful.

〚 Wang Zifang: Age: 24, Realm: Mid-level Grand Mage, Curse: Oily Scalp 〛

He’s so prone to having oily hair that it reflects light. Those strands of hair lie flat against his scalp, giving off a somewhat unappetizing appearance…Even if he shaved his head, his bald scalp would ooze oil, shining brightly. The oil would flow down his cheeks, reaching a degree of greasiness that was hard to ignore.

Wang Zifang taught basic auxiliary general magic, which consisted of relatively simple spells.

Auxiliary general magic could be understood as practical magic for daily life. For example, using magic to warm something up, lower the temperature, cook a meal, play a game, take a bath, shave, or do exercise. Having a grasp of general magic could significantly improve one’s quality of life.

Despite his young age, Wang Zifang’s teaching was indeed good. Everyone listened attentively and seriously. Following his guidance, they were able to quickly perform successful spellcasts.

Sui Li’er paid the most attention, despite having almost no prior knowledge. Still, she managed to catch up and keep pace with the others.

As for Chen Ling, he blocked his ears and leaned on his desk, sleeping. He didn’t need to listen to this stuff at all.

“Great job, everyone. You’ve pretty much mastered this spell.”

Wang Zifang looked very satisfied as he watched the class. He didn’t bother with Chen Ling sleeping; whether he wanted to learn or not was up to him.

“We have a little time left before the end of class. Let me teach you another simple and useful spell.”

“The ‘Still Mind’ Spell.'”

“Oh yeah, the Still Mind Spell, I’ve heard of that!”

“The ‘Gun Supressing Spell!’ Hahaha~”

The classroom erupted into laughter.

Sui Li’er looked bewildered. What on earth was the ‘Gun Supressing Spell’?

Hearing their reaction, Wang Zifang couldn’t help but chuckle as well, “Yes, but the ‘Suppressing Gun’ is just one of its effects. Its main purpose is to calm the mind and clear one’s thoughts. It’s quite useful in many situations.”

“For instance, there are often times when people are too nervous in dangerous situations to cast complex spells.”

“This spell is simple and can help you calm your mind and clear your thoughts. It’s a lifesaver in critical moments. When a couple is having an argument, they can also use it on themselves and each other to calm down and maintain world peace.”

Wu Hu~

Sui Li’er immediately perked up her ears. She could use it when couples are arguing~ Hehe~

So, if I use it, will I be able to cool off more quickly, without waiting for ten minutes? This is a good spell…

“And when girls are out by themselves, they can use this spell for self-protection.”

“This spell can help men…”

Sui Li’er listened for a moment, then froze. Although it had quite a remarkable effect…

But… she was left speechless.