Chapter 137 New Spell, Spirit Cat Summoning Spell
“What’s wrong? Afraid to accept?”
Seeing my hesitance, Teacher Ji changed her approach to provoke me differently.
“No, it’s not that, it’s just…”
“What are you hesitating about? Are you concerned about the value? If that’s the case, I would laugh at you. You’re doing research, and yet you’re backing off because of the value of the experimental subject? I gave you an opportunity, so you should seize it. Even if I only mentioned it casually, you should be pestering me for something better.”
Teacher Ji came in front of me and patted my face with her hand, speaking in a lecturing tone, “You need to have thicker skin; being this thin-skinned won’t do. If this were Tan Han, she’d even dare to ask me for a hundred million spells. This isn’t a guess; she really has brought it up with the academy.”
“I understand…”
I glanced at Teacher Ji. She always compared me to Tan Han, and perhaps for the first time, I felt a strong reaction to it.
But afterward, I realized this wouldn’t do. It would only lead me to chase after Tan Han as a target rather than someone to surpass. I might resent Teacher Ji’s lecturing style now, but it indeed teaches me many things.
For instance, being thick-skinned this time and my ambition from the first time.
Thinking about it, these two are somewhat similar in a way.
Occasionally letting go of one’s pride may bring unexpected benefits.
“Got it? What do you know?” Teacher Ji continued to ask with her smiling expression.
“Is there something or a method to quickly enhance mental power?”
“Hmm? Weren’t you asking me for a spellbook?” Surprise appeared on Teacher Ji’s face, “Do I need to remind you? The most powerful spells on Tan Han consume over a thousand magic power. Even if she doesn’t have that much magic source now, she can still normally use spells at the level of hundreds of magic power.”
“Teacher Ji, I know the new student competition is coming soon. I know why you’re giving me a new spell, but since this matter has gone beyond the category of research, I believe enhancing my mental power is more important than having a spell that consumes ten points of magic power.”
“Alright, what about after the competition? Are you not going to continue researching?” Seeing my well-reasoned rebuttal, Teacher Ji crossed her arms and continued to ask.
“Well, I have you, Teacher Ji. You wouldn’t want our group’s progress to stall, would you?” I squinted my eyes and smiled at Teacher Ji.
The meaning was clear. I wanted to enhance my mental power and stronger spells; I wanted everything!
Being thick-skinned, wasn’t that what you just taught me?
“Good boy, you… make a valid point. Mental power is indeed very important. I don’t want you spending tons of time meditating here either,” Teacher Ji did not expect my response.
My previous interactions with Teacher Ji had always been quite restrained, even humble; I would solve problems on my own first and only then politely ask her for help. It seemed thick-skinned was unrelated to me. Is this a case of picking up something on the spot?
I gained a potion to enhance my mental power and a spell that consumes ten points of magic. Although this is a routine operation for other class instructors, it was Teacher Ji’s first time as an instructor.
While these may not seem like much for an extraordinary witch, it is still a contribution. No, now Teacher Ji probably sees this as an investment—a short-term investment that can yield returns, something she may not be able to grasp in the future.
Thinking about this, Teacher Ji even felt she might have given too little.
But since the other party didn’t ask for too much, she didn’t give more.
She then hesitated no longer and took out a potion vial and a box from her storage equipment.
“Let’s end today’s progress here. Take this and prepare well for the upcoming competition.”
“Thank you, Teacher.” I bowed my head and accepted the two items. Indeed, being thick-skinned to ask for something was still quite uncomfortable for me.
“Well, I’ll take my leave now.”
“Go on, go on,” Teacher Ji waved her hand as if to shoo me away.
“Um… Teacher, is there anything I should pay attention to about this potion? Should I drink it directly?” Just as I was about to leave, I thought of something and turned back to ask.
“Drink it directly, honestly. It’s best to combine it with meditation. Seriously, what use is a potion if you don’t know how to drink it?”
Teacher Ji laughed and scolded as she watched me leave.
Once the sound of my footsteps faded, she returned to her usual expressionless demeanor.
She approached the experiment table, rummaging through previous experimental records and recordings. These were very important materials and represented significant achievements for the small group Teacher Ji had formed.
While the current achievements were of great significance, they essentially relied on the paths opened up by predecessors. Short-sighted individuals might believe it unworthy of mention, but its significance lies in having accomplished what others had done before.
The paths left by predecessors ultimately remain paths; it does not mean everyone can tread them again, and those who can tread them again represent the possibility of reaching the accomplishments of those who came before.
Even surpassing them.
The ten-point magic-powered spellbook she offered was a summoning spell called “Spirit Cat Summoning.”
Consuming ten points of magic allows one to summon a spirit cat constructed from magic, assisting the caster in battle. However, the spirit cat’s size is similar to an ordinary domestic cat, and its combat power isn’t particularly strong. Yet its consumption rate is ten times that of the Fireball Spell, naturally reflecting the special effects of summoning spells in supporting, maneuvering, and cooperating…
All of these are things that an ordinary Fireball Spell cannot compare to…
With that thought, she recalled the Fireball Spell I had modified before, which could be controlled by the caster after being cast, thus she rephrased her thoughts.
Really… Teacher Ji slapped her forehead, realizing she had been limited in her thinking by the spellbook’s restrictions.
One must understand that even for a summoning spell, wanting the creature summoned to cooperate in battle and follow commands while being quite flexible is a challenging technical task.
She had begun to anticipate what kind of sparks this Spirit Cat Summoning Spell might create under my modifications.
Forget it… Teacher Ji decided not to dwell on unrealistic fantasies; she should organize these documents and submit them. She wondered where in the academy library these materials would be placed.
The academy library has many classifications, representing tiers of knowledge, and corresponding knowledge will be placed in appropriate locations. Such things cannot be bought with money; one must have privileges!
In an extraordinary world, knowledge holds much more value than resources. After all, resources outside the world of void are “endless,” but knowledge is “limited.”
Though the knowledge resides there, it requires individuals to qualify to access it. Knowledge regarding life’s explorations is ultimately finite, even unshareable.
Especially “extraordinary knowledge,” which is typical of unshareable knowledge.
At this moment.
I opened the box that Teacher Ji had given me, and unsurprisingly, it contained the spellbook. I wondered how powerful a spell consuming two-digit magic power might be.
After using the spellbook, I confirmed that there were no convenient spell descriptions or user manuals inside, so I opened my phone. The information about earth veins on my phone would surely be documented clearly.
[Name: Yang Yuelan]
[Gender: Female (Witch)]
[Race: Human (Prospective Witch)]
[Talent: Spirit Vision (Floating World), Unresolved Extraordinary Knowledge]
[Identity: New Student of Witch Academy, Class of 1145]
[Magic Source: 56/56]
[Body Data: (Expand to view)]
[Spell Slots: Cleaning Spell, Protection Spell—Energy Shield, Fireball Spell, Spirit Cat Summoning Spell]
[Skills: Witch Meditation Method, Basic Universal Language of the Main World, Basic Spell Theory, Basic Elemental Theory, Basic Baking Skills, Basic Flying Broomstick Riding Skills, Spellbook Disassembly Techniques, Basic Spell Ceremony Theory…]
[Tasks: (Expand to view)]
“Spirit Cat Summoning Spell?” I read the new spell’s name from the information.
It seems to be a different category from elemental spells like Fireball?
Summoning spells… seem interesting, but I can’t seem to discern more information.
Should I give it a try now?
After all, this is a spell consuming ten points of magic; I wonder how strong the summoned spirit cat’s attack power will be.
Moreover, I didn’t know whether this spirit cat would be an actual being summoned from an unknown place or just an effect created by this spell—a significant difference.
I also wasn’t sure if the spirit cat would listen to me and understand the words I said.
Just thinking about the potential issues made the spell feel troublesome, but since it was crafted into a spellbook, it should likely be easy to operate.
Moreover, its consumption is ten points of magic, and I only have 56 magic source points; at most, I could use it five times.
Oh… thinking about it this way, I also don’t know the duration of this summoning spell, whether it can withstand damage, or what would happen if it dies.
Hmm… this seems to be a more troublesome subject for research and analysis than the Fireball Spell.
Yet, I don’t expect it to be of much use, after all, my trump cards are still the Fireball Spell and the Protection Spell.
Let’s give it a try.
Once I had this thought, I felt the magic source within me; it seemed sufficient for me to cast the Spirit Cat Summoning Spell.
On my first use of this spell, even without a user manual, I knew some basic principles, such as the internal spell ceremony manifestation. High above, a magic circle appeared in front of me. Since it was my first time using it, I was very cautious, and the casting speed was slow—or perhaps the summoning spell should be cast slowly?
At this moment, a black, furry creature appeared before me.
I freed one hand to hug it, to prevent it from falling after the summoning was complete.
However, once I touched it, I felt the gentle sensation of its fur against my fingers, its soft and delicate body easily pulled into my embrace.
The spirit cat summoned by me seemed unresisting, and due to the nature of the spell, I established an inexplicable connection with it.
This was my first impression; the summoning spell seemed to be ongoing, slowly consuming my magic power. If I stopped the magic power consumption, I sensed this connection might sever at any moment.
My gaze met that of this little one, but it merely responded with hollow eyes.
In an instant, I understood a lot.
This adorable little cat was not a living being; it seemed merely a “puppet” created by magic.
“Forget it, having a little kitty is sufficient~” I didn’t have overly high expectations; I simply controlled the little cat to climb onto my shoulder, letting the high-altitude wind ruffle its fur.
