Starting with Proficiency Panel-Chapter 732: See the real outcome tomorrow morning (new book content)

Zhuang Xu lowered his hands, showing great interest as he asked, "So, as a human with such a short lifespan, what talents did you awaken after becoming a mage at the age of thirty?"

Without waiting for Li Qing's response, he shrugged and said, "Alright, let's not talk about that. What is it you need to find in the library?"

Li Qing, slightly more at ease, replied, "Master Rosen said my progress is quite good, and I could come to the library to borrow the 'Level 0 Magic Encyclopaedia'."

Zhuang Xu neither agreed nor disagreed, his expression unreadable, only offering a slightly mocking remark, "That guy who should be hanging in Wailing Hell actually said that... well, perhaps it's because you're human."

He raised his sharp, dark blue finger, and a book slowly floated down from the top of a high bookshelf, moving next to Zhuang Xu.

Zhuang Xu stretched out his hand to grasp the magic books and asked, "How's your study of magic runes?"

"It's no problem for regular use now."

"Not bad."

Zhuang Xu's indifferent words dripped out of his mouth, leaving it unclear whether it was average or genuinely not bad.

He handed the book to Li Qing, "Take it."

Watching the sharp, dark blue hand that held the book, Li Qing instinctively swallowed and took it with both hands.

"Thank you!"

Zhuang Xu's laugh sounded unpleasant, hoarse like two pieces of dull metal colliding continually, making a grating sound.

"When you advance to a First-Ring Mage, you can come to the library to have a look. Now is not the time. Perhaps when you advance, you might have a surprise; after all, it's rare for a human to qualify as a mage at thirty."

"Thank you." Li Qing slightly bowed, "Master Zhuang Xu, I'll take my leave now."

"Hmm."

Li Qing turned and left. As he pushed open the library door, Zhuang Xu's ghostly voice came through.

"One more thing, please return the borrowed book before the second class, or you'll be watched~"

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

Quickly leaving the library without any incidents, Li Qing heaved a long sigh of relief after returning to the safe house.

It was truly oppressive.

Although Zhuang Xu's demeanor seemed to exude great goodwill, only Li Qing, confronting Zhuang Xu directly, knew what kind of pressure he was under.

The look in Zhuang Xu's eyes made it clear he considered Li Qing an intriguing toy.

It was an interesting gaze, one Li Qing had never experienced in his thirty years of life.

Once calm, Li Qing understood it was due to his lack of strength. As a newcomer, he had no other choices than to adapt.

No amount of caution is too much in this bizarre place.

As for why he wasn't qualified to wander about the library now, Li Qing wasn't curious; for him, all curiosity was built on a foundation of strength. Without strength, it was needless risk.

Li Qing spent days immersed in the study of the 'Level 0 Magic Encyclopaedia,' finding particular interest in the spell of Magic Reading, which aids comprehension, and Repairing Minor Injuries, which aids healing.

More surprising was the visible restoration effect Repairing Minor Injuries had on the human body, with small cuts healing visibly.

Very magical! 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

However, when it came to Magic Reading, a Level 0 Spell, Li Qing found himself struggling, with over a hundred nodes to construct, surpassing the caliber of many Second-Ring Magics in difficulty.

It was quite frustrating!

While pondering this, Li Qing suddenly heard a 'bang' outside the window, startling him to turn and look. Brilliant fireworks burst and slowly unfolded in the sky.

What day is it?

Instinctively, Li Qing glanced at the calendar—December 29. A recent policy in Shu Capital had re-legalized New Year fireworks.

"It's almost New Year..."

Bang! Bang! Bang bang!

Li Qing came to the window, watching the fireworks soar into the sky and burst continuously.

His expression was somewhat obscure, perhaps calm and untroubled; ten years of solitary life had long accustomed him to such an existence.

Sometimes sad and lonely, but more often enjoying the solitude.

Ding dong!

His phone buzzed softly. Li Qing glanced at it, raising an eyebrow at 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 absently swiped his screen, slowly replying: Planning to buy some New Year's goods at the supermarket.

After a while, Chen Chencheng replied: Alone?

Li Qing: Yes.

A minute or two passed and since there were no further messages from Chen Chencheng, Li Qing put the phone aside and after glancing at the 'Level 0 Magic Encyclopaedia', decided to take a break and boot up a game he hadn't played for months to relax.

He still chose his main hero, the Blind Monk, but during an attempt to R Flash, he misdirected the opponent, causing dissatisfaction among his teammates.

The attending doctor Shen from Ren'ai Hospital: Blind Monk, are you blind? I could randomly grab a chicken, throw some rice on the keyboard, and it would play better than you!

Li Qing frowned, unhesitatingly responded.

"My little mouth is smeared with honey."

"Damn?! I love you!"

"I wish your family good health, hooray!"

"Your mother is very beautiful."

"I am the plumber going to your house."

"Your hands are as agile as butterflies among flowers!"

"I send you my hooray snack..."

In the end, Li Qing simply stood by the fountain, venting his recent stress until the game was lost.

Feeling refreshed after rejecting the opponent's friend request, Li Qing prepared to go back to bed to continue his Meditation.

Consistent daily Meditation to refine magic power allowed Li Qing to sense the growth of his Spiritual Power, which in turn boosted his magic power, increasing the number of times he could cast spells each day.

At least, Li Qing could now maintain the Mage's Hand, a Level 0 Magic, for eight hours before his magic power was exhausted.

A noteworthy improvement, although Li Qing felt his body seemed too weak.

He looked down at his ribs, somewhat dissatisfied.

He used to be neither thin nor fat, but concentrating magic had consumed a lot of energy from his body.

I need to find a place to train, preferably learning combat, as the apprenticeship assessment in two months should be quite dangerous, otherwise Rosenberg wouldn't have such an eager-to-see-them-die outlook.

"A steel pot, eyes brimming with tears and shame floating past..."

Li Qing looked at his phone upon hearing it's Chen Chencheng calling; he answered the call.

"Look outside the window!" Chen Chencheng said as her first sentence.