Starting with Proficiency Panel-Chapter 555: See the results in 2 hours (Content of the leisure new book)

This tone, this teasing voice, it's definitely Zhuang Xu.

He turned his head and widened his eyes to look into the shadows in the corner, finally seeing a desk's outline, with Zhuang Xu in a black robe almost blending into the darkness behind.

Li Qing cautiously said, "So it's Mentor Zhuang Xu, hello!"

Looking somewhat like a tall ghostly figure, Zhuang Xu laughed oddly, leaning forward slightly to finally let Li Qing see him clearly.

Zhuang Xu folded his hands over the desk, his crimson eyes gazing with interest at the arriving Li Qing.

After a long moment, he said with a strange look in his eyes, "You seem to have gathered Magic Power?"

He suddenly stood up; his tall, slender frame nearly two meters and five meters high brought an oppressive feeling that made the air seem slightly heavier.

Li Qing stood still, hands tightly clutched under his robe, staring motionlessly at Zhuang Xu who seemed to be continuously sniffing.

After a while, Zhuang Xu finally sat back down.

"Interesting... You've brought me good interest, which adds a bit of new flair to my days devoid of liveliness." Zhuang Xu lowered his hands, very interested, said, "Then, for humans with short lifespans, what talents have you awakened after becoming a Mage at thirty?"

Without waiting for Li Qing to respond, he shrugged and said, "Alright, let's not talk about that. Why did you come to the library, what are you looking for?"

The slightly relaxed Li Qing answered, "Master Rosen said my progress is good, and I can borrow the book 'Level 0 Magic Encyclopaedia' here in the library."

Zhuang Xu neither agreed nor disagreed, his expression hard to tell if he was approving or not, only taking a mocking tone, saying: "That guy who should be hung in the Wailing Hell actually said this... Well, maybe you are a human."

He raised his sharp, azure finger, and a book slowly floated down from the highest point of a very tall bookshelf, moving beside Zhuang Xu.

Reaching out to grab the Magic Book, Zhuang Xu asked, "How are you doing with your Magic Rune studies?"

"No issue for regular use."

"Not bad."

The indifferent tone from Zhuang Xu's mouth was difficult to tell if it was ordinary or genuinely impressive.

He handed the book in front of Li Qing, "Take it."

Seeing the sharp azure palm holding the book, Li Qing instinctively swallowed, then reached out with both hands to take it.

"Thank you!"

Zhuang Xu's laughter was harsh, sounding like two dull metal rods continuously colliding, a harsh clatter.

"When you ascend to become a First-Ring Mage, you can come to see the library for real. But it's not yet time. Perhaps when you advance, you'll get a surprise, as it's rare for humans to qualify to become a Mage at thirty."

"Thank you," Li Qing bowed slightly: "Mentor Zhuang Xu, I'll leave first."

"Hmm."

Li Qing turned and left, pushing open the library door as Zhuang Xu's ghostly voice lingered.

"There's one more thing, please return the borrowed book before the second lecture, or you'll be watched~"

Li Qing's heart tightened: "I know, thank you for the reminder."

Having swiftly exited the library and returning without incident to the safe house, Li Qing finally took a long breath.

It was truly too oppressive.

Although from behaviors, Zhuang Xu seemed to be showing extreme goodwill, only facing Zhuang Xu directly did Li Qing know what kind of pressure he was enduring.

The intent in the other's gaze clearly treated him as an interesting toy.

A very intriguing look, at least in Li Qing's thirty years of life, he's never been regarded with such scrutiny.

Calmed down, Li Qing realized it was because of his lack of strength. Being new here, he had nothing but to get by.

This place, filled with oddities, one should never be too cautious.

As for why he wasn't qualified to wander in the library yet, Li Qing wasn't curious. To him, all curiosity is based on strength; going there without strength would only lead to demise like a misguided cat.

Studying the 'Level 0 Magic Encyclopaedia' in the safe house until his current time in Gray reached its limit before carrying the Magic Book back reluctantly to the safe house.

Over the course of several days, Li Qing buried himself in studying the 'Level 0 Magic Encyclopaedia,' particularly the Level 0 Magic including the Magic Reading and Repairing Minor Injuries, piquing his interest.

The repair aspect of Repairing Minor Injuries regarding the human body's restoration, some slight knife cuts could visibly recover.

Very fascinating!

But when faced with the zero-level spell of Magic Reading, Li Qing found himself troubled. There are over a hundred structural nodes, its difficulty clearly surpassing many Second-Ring Magic standards.

It's truly exasperating!

As Li Qing pondered, suddenly he heard a 'bang' from outside the window, startling him as he turned to look out, seeing bright fireworks blossoming slowly in the sky.

What day is it today?

Li Qing instinctively looked at the calendar, seeing it's the 29th of the first month, and Shu Capital's policies had recently lifted the ban on fireworks during the New Year.

"It's almost the New Year..."

Bang! Pop!! Pop pop!

Li Qing walked to the window, watching the fireworks continuously rise and then burst in the sky.

His expression was somewhat unclear or perhaps already calm and undisturbed, years of solitude early teaching him to adapt to this way of living.

At times feeling sad and lonely, yet more often finding enjoyment in solitude.

Pingdong!

The phone gave a slight vibration, and Li Qing checked it, his eyebrow involuntarily raising upon seeing the message content.

Chen Chencheng: Happy New Year!!

Li Qing: Happy New Year!

Chen Chencheng: Where are you planning to spend the New Year?

Li Qing unconsciously swiped the screen, slowly replying: Planning to buy some New Year's goods at the supermarket.

After a while, Chen Chencheng replied: Alone?

Li Qing: Yes.

After a minute or two, confirming no message from Chen Chencheng, Li Qing set the phone aside, glanced at the 'Level 0 Magic Encyclopaedia,' hesitating briefly before deciding to relax and prepared to log into a game he hadn't played in months for stress release.

He still chose his main hero, the Blind Monk, but mid-game kicking the enemy aside during a flash R caused some dissatisfaction among teammates.

Ren'ai Hospital's chief doctor Shen: Are you blind, Blind Monk? Even if I randomly grabbed a chicken and placed some rice on the keyboard, it would play better than you!

Li Qing's brows furrowed, without hesitation replied.

"My little mouth smeared with honey."

"Oh heck?! I love you!"

"I wish your family good health, oligei!"

"Your mother is very pretty."

"I'm the plumber for your house."

"Your hands are as nimble as butterflies!"

"My oligei is for your enjoyment..." 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

In the end, Li Qing simply stood in the fountain, venting all his recent pressure, until the game was lost.

Feeling refreshed as he blocked the opponent's friend request, Li Qing prepared to go to bed for more Meditation practice.