[Current Magic]
White Magic
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"stop!"
"Don't just fill in the word count. I have six magic systems now. If you show them all, won't my eyes get tired?"
Lu Shi interrupted the text message that was about to appear on the panel.
"From now on, please get straight to the point. Show me what I want. Now, demonstrate fire magic."
The panel flashed a few times, and then the text began to appear.
[Current Magic]
Elemental Magic
Fire (Beginner):
Magic Skill: Fireball
[The weight of one's own soul within the combustible consciousness space is infused with magic, granting corresponding progress.]
When one's own soul weight is less than 18g, no further infusion is possible.
Current remaining soul weight: 48G
[Current remaining unabsorbed soul weight: 12G]
Looking at the panel, Lu Shi fell into deep thought.
The soul of the lecherous Shadow Mage I absorbed earlier weighed 42g, the lowest among all the mid-level mages I've encountered. My own soul weighs 48g.
To ensure that casting intermediate-level spells will not result in backlash and to guarantee sufficient mana, it seems best to maintain the soul weight at 50G for now.
When I first unleashed a Mind Blast, my soul weighed only 18 grams, the weight of an ordinary person's soul. Releasing a Mind Blast spell two levels above my level, I was incredibly lucky that I didn't have my brain explode; I was merely driven insane by the backlash.
Fortunately, the soul was recovered by a twist of fate, but the side effects were also obvious. The constant whispers tempted people to make mistakes, who could resist that?
Fortunately, I am a spiritual mage with the ability to purify the mind, which is why I was able to eliminate the side effects.
Upon closer reflection, killing, absorbing souls, transforming, purifying, increasing strength, then killing again—it's a perfect closed loop!
Okay, now let's convert the unabsorbed soul weight into our own.
With a slight thought, Lu Shixin touched the container once more in her consciousness space.
The numbers on both sides began to shift.
Then, Lu Shi regretted it!
It hurts, it hurts so much.
My heart aches, my head hurts, and my brain hurts!
The entire transformation process felt like someone in your mind was constantly stabbing you with needles while simultaneously hurling the most vicious insults. And the further you went, the more intense the pain became, the thicker the needles were, and the more offensive the insults grew.
It causes both physical and mental harm.
Absorbing 12g of soul weight took a mere three minutes. Yet, Lu Shi felt as if she had endured a century of torment.
As soon as the absorption ended, Lu Shi couldn't wait to release her spiritual purification.
That feels so good!
After this experience, Lu Shi felt a little scared.
When someone goes mad, they can transfer 30g of their soul weight at once because they feel no pain.
However, to do this while sober is simply a pipe dream.
Do what you can!
However, looking at the number 60 above the little man's head, Lu Shi felt like she had suddenly become rich overnight.
It should not be used indiscriminately.
First, reserve 50G of soul weight to ensure that casting intermediate-level spells will not be a problem.
Lu Shi decided to use the remaining magic on fire magic, and without hesitation, she poured in 10g of her soul weight.
[You begin meditation. After burning your soul to a weight of 4G, your fire magic reaches intermediate level, your Fireball spell skill is upgraded, and you learn a new fire magic skill, Burn.]
[You continue meditating. After burning your soul to a weight of 10G, your fire spells are still at the intermediate level, but you are becoming more proficient at casting them. Through long-term, persistent practice, you have developed a basic affinity for fire.]
Fire (Intermediate)
Magical skills: Fireball, Burn
Basic Fire Magic Affinity: Slightly increases the power of fire magic and allows you to attach fire magic to attacking magical artifacts, giving them fire-based destructive power.
Cool!
The feeling of burning your soul is just awesome!
There was also an unexpected bonus: they gained a special talent skill.
Even after burning through the Mind element to a high level, no talent appeared. It seems my understanding of the Fire element is stronger.
Playing with the surging flames in his palm, Lu Shi transformed the fireball into various shapes.
Although I can't cast high-level spells, I'm still quite skilled with mid-level spells.
Lu Shi laughed triumphantly.
Huang Tian entered the dark room and heard her laughter, which sounded like a goose quacking.
Shaking his head, Huang Tian said loudly:
"Shishi, don't get carried away. Although you've awakened the fire element, you can't stop practicing. You need to improve your control over your magic so you can unleash its power as soon as possible..."
But when he saw the fireball in Lu Shi's hand constantly changing shape, he swallowed back what he was about to say.
"You, you can actually unleash a fireball spell and control it yourself. What kind of genius are you! No, I need to take a break. Go back to your room and continue your training. We can't let such a promising talent be ruined."
"Okay, Uncle Huang, I will cultivate diligently." Lu Shi replied obediently, but in her heart she had already silently added two words: "Yeah, right."
Back in her room, Lu Shi looked around and sighed deeply.
Her predecessor was a truly simple and honest girl, so poor yet so refined and elegant. Her room was cleaner than her face; she could easily be mistaken for an ascetic.
Lu Shi's mood improved a little after opening the wardrobe door.
Looking at the several beautiful uniforms issued by the Magic Association, Lu Shi changed into a black business suit and admired herself in front of the mirror for a long time.
Wow, with looks and figure like that, she could have easily won in the old world, and the number of suitors could probably circle the earth!
Lu Shi admired her stunning beauty in the mirror and struck various poses.
I really want a phone to take some selfies.
Suddenly, the sound of birds flapping their wings came from the window.
Curious, Lu Shi walked to the window and opened it.
A black magical cloak flew in. The cloak transformed into a wisp of black smoke, which then formed a line of text in the air.
"Tomorrow at 10:00 AM, at the warehouse in the north of the city, we have important matters to discuss. Don't be late."
The text persisted for more than ten seconds before slowly disappearing and finally vanishing completely.
Lu Shi stared at the vanished words, and began to make plans in her mind.
This is an invitation to the predecessor.
From what I remember, this was Huang Junshi's unique method, a special skill within his awakened shadow magic.
Should we go or not?
I have to go.
The messenger was acting suspiciously and furtively; he clearly wasn't up to any good.
Go over there and see; it's a perfect opportunity to kill and absorb souls.
Can you beat them?
They're definitely going to launch a sneak attack!
As for how to keep it from Uncle Huang?
Easy.
That evening, Lu Shi found Huang Tian and declared that she was going into seclusion to cultivate fire magic and that no one should disturb her. She also said that all her needs, including food, drink, and personal hygiene, would be prepared in advance so that he wouldn't have to worry.
Seeing Lu Shi's ambition, Huang Tian nodded repeatedly.
...
The Chengbei Warehouse was originally an important warehousing center in N County.
However, due to its proximity to the edge of the safety boundary, it is frequently attacked and harassed by some monsters that cross the boundary, which has led to its gradual marginalization and it is now completely abandoned.
However, since there are still some factories nearby that have not been relocated, military magistrates patrol and clear them, so that area is still within the safety boundary.
Lu Shi left the Magic Association without anyone noticing.
Fortunately, the mages here are all aloof and focused solely on cultivation. Aside from Huang Tian, no one pays her any special attention.
After leaving the house, Lu Shi hailed a taxi and headed towards the abandoned warehouse in the north of the city.
The driver was a talkative young man, and upon seeing a beautiful woman like Lu Shi, he became even more excited and kept trying to strike up a conversation.
Hearing that it was going to the warehouse in the north of the city made me even happier—it's a huge order!
Lu Shi chatted casually with the driver while secretly planning her next move.
As they chatted, an hour passed.
"We're here. This is the best I can do for you. There's no road ahead." The driver pointed to the visible warehouse ruins ahead and said with concern, "Judging from your appearance at the Mage's Guild, you must be a mage. But this place is remote, so please be careful!"
"Thank you!" After paying the fare, Lu Shi gripped the scissors handle in her clothes, got off the bus, and strode towards the warehouse.
"My lord magician, it's hard to get a taxi here, and it won't be convenient for you to go back to the county town later. I'll just wait for you here. By the way, how long will it take you to get in?" The driver asked loudly, watching Lu Shi walk forward.
Seeing that Lu Shi didn't reply, the driver called out again, "Alright, alright. You win. Come back and take my car again. I'll give you a discount if you don't use the meter on the way back."
"Waiting is fine, it shouldn't be too long. I'm quick with things." Finally, Lu Shi responded.
"Alright!"
The driver turned off the engine, leaned back in his seat, and replied happily.
This time, Lu Shi didn't linger and walked straight towards the warehouse.
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