Chapter 019 Everyone Is p****d Off!
Upon noticing this, Modu immediately ran to report: "Supreme Mage, those people have left."
The Ancient One was not surprised and simply replied, "I already know."
Seeing that she was aware, Modu didn't mention anything more. Instead, he shifted to another topic: "Supreme Mage, I have something to ask."
"Is there anything else?" the Ancient One asked.
Modu replied, "Luo Bai hasn't gone out for a long time. He has been staying in the dormitory this entire time."
"He should be studying," the Ancient One guessed.
"That seems to be the case. He borrowed a lot of books and went to the dormitory a week ago," Modu said, worry etched on his face.
Not understanding his concern, the Ancient One asked, "You look a little worried. Is something wrong, Master Modu?"
Modu thought for a moment and then spoke hesitantly: "I just checked his borrowing records at the library."
"What books did he borrow?" the Ancient One asked, curious.
Modu quickly replied, "The Book of the Weishan Emperor, The Compilation of Time, The Concept of Space, among others."
The Ancient One nodded, responding calmly, "They are all very profound ancient texts."
Seeing the lack of expression on her face, Modu was surprised. "Supreme Mage, aren't you concerned that he borrowed those books?!"
Without waiting for the Ancient One to reply, he continued voicing his worries: "I know that Luo Bai's talent is indeed very high. But he has only studied for a short time, and many of the books are difficult to understand. I'm worried that he will waste his time."
Modu's worries were not unfounded. Normally, a mage learns step by step, starting with basic magic, then progressing to intermediate magic, advanced magic, and finally the complete collection of white magic.
The appropriate texts include "The Supreme Complete Collection," "A Brief History of Secret Techniques," "The Complete Collection of Secret Techniques," and "The Book of the Weishan Emperor."
It is not until a mage masters all white magic that they will study topics like time, space, and multidimensionality.
However, Luo Bai hadn't borrowed the intermediate books at all, meaning he had skipped the foundational stage of mage preparation and gone directly to the final stage, which naturally worried Modu.
In fact, this situation had occurred before. Some mages, eager for quick success, sought to learn more powerful magic and borrowed numerous books they couldn't understand. They studied for over half a year with no progress, wasting their time.
In such situations before, Modu would directly remind them and correct their course. However, due to Luo Bai's unique circumstances, he couldn't make a decision on his own and thus sought the Ancient One's advice.
"Supreme Mage, do you want me to remind Luo Bai?" Modu asked.
The Ancient One shook her head and said, "No, let him learn on his own. If he doesn't understand, he will naturally ask."
Not asking indicates he is capable of learning.
Although the Ancient One felt a bit concerned, she recalled that Emperor Weishan had come to bless him a few days ago and thought perhaps she should trust Luo Bai.
With this in mind, the Ancient One said, "His talent surpasses that of ordinary individuals. Let him do as he wishes. If he asks, just answer. Don't control him too much."
Luo Bai's talent was exceptional, so perhaps giving him space would truly help him.
Modu seemed to understand and replied, "Okay."
After reporting everything, Modu left the main hall.
He initially intended to go to the training ground to see how other mages were training, but out of worry, he couldn't help but visit the mages' dormitory to check on Luo Bai's progress.
Arriving at the door of Luo Bai's dormitory, he hesitated before knocking.
Soon, Luo Bai opened the door a crack.
As soon as he did, Modu caught a delicious aroma wafting from within.
"Are you eating?!" Modu asked.
Luo Bai nodded, saying, "Yes. Have you eaten yet? Would you like some?!"
Modu shook his head and asked, "Can I come in and sit down?!"
"Of course," Luo Bai warmly invited, opening the door wider.
As soon as the door opened, Modu was stunned.
Goodness!!
This isn't a dormitory!!
This is clearly... a dining area!!
In the center of the not-so-large room stood a round table.
A large pot of red soup was boiling on the table, with vegetables arranged beside it.
There were various meats, vegetables, and seafood... and if one looked closely, an open magic book lay on the table.
"What are you eating?!" Modu asked, confused.
Luo Bai held a bowl and replied while eating, "Hot pot."
"I've heard of it... but where did you get all these things? I've never seen you leave the dormitory!" Modu asked, puzzled.
Luo Bai replied calmly, "I got these with the Ring of Gragador."
The Ring of Gragador is a magic item that retrieves objects.
As long as you think of it, you can summon the items and weapons you desire.
Modu knew this but hadn't expected it.
"Is this how you learn secret arts... and use them?" Modu couldn't help but complain.
Kamar-Taj's magic is also called secret techniques, though the terminology varies, so it shouldn't be a major concern.
"I still have many books to study, and I don't have time to go out, so I just wanted to save some trouble," Luo Bai explained.
Now that he knew how to use magic, he could solve problems with it.
Although Modu wanted to continue complaining, he held back, remembering the purpose of his visit.
"How is your studying going?" Modu asked.
"It's okay," Luo Bai replied.
"Okay?!"
After hearing his response, Modu was mentally complaining.
Come on! You borrowed a bunch of magic books that even I can't understand!
And you say your studying is okay?!
I've spent decades learning magic for nothing?!
Though frustrated, Modu still tried to stay calm and asked again, "Which book are you studying now?!"
"This is the Book of the Weishan Emperor," Luo Bai pointed to the half-opened magic book on the table.
"How is that going?" Modu asked again.
Luo Bai shook his head and said, "It's not bad; I've learned half of it."
Modu: "..."
Half?!
It's only been a little over a week, and you're telling me you've learned half of it?!
"You've learned half of it in just one week?!" Unable to contain himself, Modu asked in surprise.
Luo Bai frowned slightly when he mentioned this, a somewhat helpless expression on his face. "Well, this book is quite difficult to learn, and it will probably take a lot of time to master completely.
After that, I still have twelve more books to study, and I don't know how long that will take.
I can't stay in the dormitory forever."
Luo Bai felt truly helpless.
After all, seeing more than ten books left to study made his spirits sink.
But Modu couldn't understand him and only found him irritating.
Please!
The "Book of the Weishan Emperor" alone is enough for mages to study for most of their lives.
And Luo Bai actually wants to learn all thirteen books he borrowed in such a short time?!
No, he hasn't even mastered everything yet!!!
It's really frustrating!!
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