Chapter 36: The Krisha Cultivation Plan

A day ended in meditation.

After dinner, Xu Xi escorted Cressa back to her room.

Then, he walked alone through the quiet corridor, entering the study located outside the courtyard. He twisted a knob, and several glass lamps embedded with light crystals emitted a soft glow, illuminating the previously dark room.

“That child’s situation is a bit tricky…”

“Such extreme emotional loss caused by her past is almost impossible to recover from. All we can do is try our best.”

The voice echoed in the spacious study.

Xu Xi walked to the desk, pulled out a chair, sat down, and took out a stack of densely written papers.

They recorded Xu Xi’s research on new magic, covering almost every attribute.

All-encompassing and creatively original.

This was Xu Xi’s unique foundation, created based on the red trait “Wisdom of Mortals.” Even if there were no reward options for these new magics after the simulation ended, Xu Xi could still replicate them in the real world through memory.

However, tonight, Xu Xi wasn’t planning to delve into new magic.

After briefly glancing at the new magic research, he placed the papers in a drawer and took out a blank sheet instead. He paused to think at times, then began writing.

“Developing a healthy personality for Cressa can’t be rushed.”

“That child is still in a sensitive period. Exposing her to too much too soon will only make her fearful and retreat further into her painful past.”

“Hmm, let’s stick to the current pace and gradually teach her magic first.”

“Possessing extraordinary power is the first step in building her confidence. After that, we’ll take the second and third steps, slowly filling the void in her heart until she can survive independently without me.”

Hot steam surged through the room’s pipes, providing Xu Xi with ample warmth.

His wrist turned, and the pen tip lightly touched the paper, like drizzle sliding across a window. The continuous rustling sound was particularly clear in the night, carrying a unique sense of tranquility.

It wasn’t until late at night that Xu Xi finally put down the pen.

The paper was filled with his plans for Cressa’s future.

Toot—

Toot—

Outside, a sharp, elongated whistle caught Xu Xi’s attention.

He instinctively looked out the window and saw dark clouds obscuring the bright moon, enveloping the entire City of Allenson in darkness.

The buildings made of magical bricks still stood tall.

The steam and mist still filled the sky.

But under the cover of night, the entire city seemed to transform into a twisted, menacing dark forest in an instant, with the steam from the machines turning into a nightmarish fog.

A few windows in some houses emitted faint light, making the silence and eeriness even more pronounced.

“Steam, magic, gods, elements, demons.”

“This world has a lot of elements…”

Gazing at the darkness outside the window, Xu Xi clicked his tongue lightly.

He felt that this magic-oriented simulation world, much like the City of Allenson before him, hid many mysterious unknowns in the darkness.

The previous immortal cultivation simulation world was quite similar.

But Xu Xi had died too early, his cultivation stopping at the Golden Core stage, never even reaching the legendary Immortal Realm.

He hoped this second simulation would bring some breakthroughs.

At the very least, he shouldn’t die so quickly.

Hmm, he should at least wait until Cressa has the ability to protect herself before he can leave with peace of mind.

…

[Your training of Cressa has officially begun]

[In the magic system, meditation is just the stepping stone to connecting with the world. The real key is how to communicate with the elements and control the corresponding magic.]

[The girl wants to be like you, a near-omnipotent magic master, but she clearly doesn’t have your talent.]

[You smiled and had the girl start practicing with the most basic elements: Earth, Water, Wind, and Fire.]

[The first thing you taught her was Earth Magic.]

“Cressa, empty your mind and feel the earth beneath your feet.”

“Perceive, communicate, release.”

“Take it step by step.”

In the courtyard where the autumn wind howled, the little girl in a magic apprentice robe struggled to channel her mana, forming a small pile of dirt after a minute.

The pile was small and scattered.

It was the Level 0 Magic: Earth Gathering, used by magic apprentices for practice.

Honestly, Cressa did well. For her first attempt, she successfully cast a spell, albeit imperfectly. Xu Xi didn’t hold back his praise.

“Well done, Cressa.”

“Remember, the key to Earth Magic is steadiness—slow, heavy, and thick.”

Xu Xi spoke gently, squatting down to brush the dirt off the girl’s clothes.

The Earth Gathering spell had not only formed a small pile of dirt but also left the girl covered in dirt, looking a bit disheveled.

“I understand, Mentor,” she replied obediently.

…

[The second thing you taught her was Wind Magic.]

Once Cressa became proficient in Earth Magic, able to gather dirt without getting herself dirty, Xu Xi moved on to teaching her the Level 0 Wind Magic.

Wind Blade.

This was the simplest and most widely known Wind Magic.

Its lethality was limited, and its attack range wasn’t too far.

But many famous Wind Magic spells evolved from this Wind Blade, making it a fundamental skill every Wind Mage must master.

“Compress, stabilize, and then release.”

Xu Xi slowed down his movements, demonstrating the entire process of casting Wind Blade to Cressa.

The girl looked confused, only half-understanding.

After struggling to channel the wind element for a while, she finally compressed a decent Wind Blade. But when she tried to shoot it at a tree, the blade dissipated mid-air.

“Hmm, keep trying,” Xu Xi said tactfully.

…

[The third thing you taught her was Water Magic.]

Among the four natural elements, Cressa seemed to have the most affinity for Water.

Xu Xi taught her the Level 0 Magic: Water Creation.

Within just ten minutes, Cressa mastered Water Creation and even figured out another Level 0 Water Magic: Water Arrow on her own.

Xu Xi couldn’t help but exclaim, “My disciple Cressa has the potential to become a Water Saint Mage.”

But as soon as he said that, the girl lost control of the water she had just created due to mana exhaustion, splashing herself and getting completely soaked.

That day, Xu Xi lightly tapped her head, scolding her for being careless.

…

[The last thing you taught her was the fierce and dangerous Fire Magic.]

Among the many magical elements, Fire was one of the more dangerous ones.

Because fire was highly unstable, a slight mistake could result in the caster getting burned.

Therefore, Xu Xi made sure Cressa was proficient in the other three elements before teaching her the basics of Fire Magic.

Level 0 Magic: Fire Bullet.

This was the precursor to the Level 1 Magic: Fireball.

It had the advantages of quick casting, strong power, and some piercing impact.

But its downside was obvious—only magic apprentices could cast Level 0 Magic, and apprentices often couldn’t control their mana well, risking injury from their own Fire Bullets.

Fortunately, thanks to Xu Xi’s thorough teaching, Cressa eventually mastered the Fire Bullet.

Thus, the Witch’s journey of elemental cultivation took its first solid step.

From here on, the goal was to keep improving, turning the weak sapling into a towering tree. Until that day came, Xu Xi would continue to watch over the girl.