"One thousand nine hundred and ninety-seven..."
"One thousand nine hundred and ninety-eight..."
"One thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine..."
"Two thousand..."
As the final number fell, Mian pushed up fiercely with both arms. His body flipped upright as gracefully as a cheetah, and he let out a long breath.
The morning light filtered through the sparse branches, dancing across his sweat-drenched bangs and bulging muscles.
In terms of pure physical stamina, he might even be at the level of a mid-tier warrior by now.
Even though he had started studying magic a long time ago, he had never neglected his physical training.
"Very good," a calm and steady voice sounded from behind Mian.
"Teacher," Mian's face lit up with joy. "When did you get here?"
Enlaisi was standing right behind Mian, though it was unclear when he had arrived.
"You've just about used up the body-tempering potion I gave you last time, right?" Enlaisi asked directly, skipping the pleasantries, his gaze sweeping over Mian's lean, muscular arms.
"It's almost gone, Teacher... I have enough money on hand now, so I can go out and buy the potions myself..." Mian scratched his head. Professor Enlaisi had always provided him with potions, which made him feel a bit embarrassed.
"How could the effects of store-bought potions compare to what I prepare for you? I had an old friend brew these specifically... Besides, the quality of goods outside varies drastically. Knowing your temperament, I'm afraid you'd get scammed into pawning your own mage robe." Enlaisi shook his head. "I am your teacher, and I will help you all the way. Just use them with peace of mind and don't feel burdened by it. Whatever outstanding achievements you accomplish in the future will be the best reward for me."
"Yes, Teacher," Mian said gratefully.
"Alright, I have a class next, so I won't keep you company." Enlaisi waved his hand, pulled a pipe from his breast pocket, clamped it in his mouth, and walked off effortlessly.
Mian looked at Enlaisi's retreating back thoughtfully, but eventually shook his head, pushing the thoughts away.
Looking around to confirm no one was nearby, Mian quickly stripped off his sweat-soaked training clothes that clung to his body and changed into a loose-fitting mage robe.
Being so obsessed with tempering the physical body in a magic academy made him stick out like a sore thumb; this was probably why he subconsciously avoided people's eyes.
Walking out of the small grove, Mian ran into a familiar figure.
Anana was clutching a book, standing somewhat blankly in the middle of the road and looking around, spinning in circles like a lost little deer.
"What's wrong?" Mian approached proactively and asked gently.
"Uh... Senior Mian?" Seeing Mian, Anana tried hard to recall his name, her face showing the awkwardness of a newcomer.
"Isn't class about to start? What are you still doing here?" Mian asked, slightly confused.
"I... I can't find where the classroom is." Anana felt a bit dizzy. "This place is too big, and there are so many academies. I have no idea where to go..."
"But you're a freshman, right? All freshmen gather at that building over there. You won't be divided into the respective academies until you officially begin learning magic." Mian pointed to a domed building and thoughtfully explained. "After all, the mana detector only identifies the fundamental attribute of your magic power; it doesn't mean you have to strictly follow that path... If you develop a stronger affinity for other elements later on, it's entirely possible to become a mage of a different attribute."
"I see! Thank you so much, Senior Mian!" Anana hurriedly rushed off in the direction Mian had pointed.
Watching Anana's reckless manner, Mian chuckled and shook his head.
He hadn't registered for any classes today, so it looked like it would be a very relaxing day.
Mian stretched lazily. Next, he planned to head to the training grounds to practice the magic he had just learned.
"Mian!"
A flash of fire rushed toward him, transforming into a familiar figure and revealing Delyan's bright yet anxious face.
It was Senior Delyan.
Why was everyone in such a panic today?
"What's wrong, Senior Delyan?"
"Is there any place to hide around here?" Delyan asked Mian, speaking at a rapid-fire pace.
"What happened?" Mian looked at his senior strangely; she seemed to be hiding from someone.
"Just tell me if there is or not!"
"Oh... maybe over there?" Mian pointed to the small grove he had just exited.
Delyan's eyes lit up, and she instantly darted into the woods.
"Don't tell anyone I was here... And also, call me Instructor Delyan!"
Mian scratched his head, somewhat bewildered.
Not long after, another person called out to Mian.
"Student, did you happen to see a... hmm, beautiful young female instructor run past?"
Mian turned around and was slightly stunned. It was an unbelievably beautiful female elf.
"She was wearing a dark red mage robe... has a very cute face, and also, a super amazing figure!" Liyana gestured wildly with her hands as she described the person to Mian.
She's definitely talking about Senior Delyan, Mian muttered in his heart.
"Excuse me, did you see her? I have some things I need to clear up with her." Liyana looked Mian up and down, vaguely feeling that he looked somewhat familiar.
Suddenly, a memory surfaced in Mian's mind of how Senior Delyan used to boss him around like a servant during magic experiments.
"Mian! Raise the temperature a bit more!"
"You can't handle this already? You're far too useless. A man can't say he can't do it, your future girlfriend will be disappointed!"
"Ah! It's going to explode! Block it! Mian, hurry and block it with a magic barrier..."
All sorts of terrible memories flooded his mind.
"Yes, I saw her... Senior Delyan ducked into those woods." Mian decisively sold Delyan out.
After all, this elf lady didn't look like a bad person, and she definitely had very important matters to discuss with his senior.
"Great, thank you!" Liyana chased after her in a fiery rush.
Mian stood where he was, not walking too far away.
A moment later, commotions came from the woods.
First, Liyana's voice suddenly spiked: "Delyan! You actually dared to cheat on me with another woman while I was away! This is too much, I didn't even go looking for other little girls!"
Then came Delyan's obviously guilty response: "Ah, Liyana... how did you find me?"
Liyana said indignantly, "That's not important! Speak up, how do you plan to resolve this?"
Delyan's voice weakened: "Ugh—who told you to leave for so long... besides, I already broke up with her..."
"Delyan, I was really wrong about you. I didn't expect you to be this kind of person!"
"Wuu—I'm sorry, I just made a mistake that any woman would make... By the way, what about Teacher Mo Lini? Have you won her over yet after all this time?" Delyan tried to change the subject.
"Not yet..."
"Liyana, aren't you way too useless?"
"Wait, how are you lecturing me now? You're not a little lioness at all, you're just a thieving cat!"...
Mian shook his head, paid it no further mind, and turned to leave.
y came from. The chests contained supplies, currency, class-change scrolls, skills, talents… and even godhood! The laws of the world were completely rewritten. This became a world where everyone gambled with their fate! Some people, despite having nothing, opened a divine artifact and rose to the top, eventually ruling the world. Others went bankrupt, opened nothing but worthless junk, and leaped from skyscrapers in despair. Lin Ye arrived in this world from another reality, utterly bewildered. “What is going on? Why is everyone a gambling addict?!” “Opening chests? No way. I refuse to gamble. I’ll start with myself!” Until— On his first chest, he obtained a Mythic Talent: Void Incarnation! He could become completely intangible, pass through all things, and reduce everything to nothingness! … On his fiftieth chest, he obtained a Mythic Weapon: Blade of Karma! With a single slash, karma shattered, twisting the universe and overturning the myriad phenomena of creation! … On his ninety-ninth chest, he obtained a Mythic Divine Treasure: Primordial Purple Energy! It could split open the heavens and earth, create all things, and evolve countless worlds with a single thought! Lin Ye: “Now that I think about it… shouldn’t someone have told me that every chest is guaranteed to contain something Mythic?!”
e school belle recognized by the whole school, a genius girl from the kendo club. She also has a hidden identity, the youngest legendary demon hunter. Chen Shuo just transmigrated and found himself turned into a weak, helpless little vampire. He was caught by Su Xiyen and taken home at the very beginning. Since then, Chen Shuo's life creed only had two items. "First, classmate Su Xiyen is always right." "Second, if classmate Su Xiyen is wrong, please refer back to item one." Many years later, Chen Shuo, who had turned back into a human, led a pair of twins to appear in front of all the vampires to share the secret of how he turned back into a human. "It's simple, I tricked a female demon hunter into becoming my wife!"
] [Lone Wolf, No Male Gaze] [Protagonist is pursued early on; extreme protagonist-stans, stay away!] The "Carnival Paradise" descends and slowly devours the real world in the form of a game. By chance, Zhu Yan awakens the talent [Roleplay], becoming one of the first beta players. He thought he could develop safely, but after clearing the first instance, he is branded by humanity as the chief culprit behind the game's spread—a traitorous villain. A villain? Who would ever... become one! He'll be the villain! From then on, Zhu Yan is not only a player but also a lackey for the Carnival Paradise. Between the straight path and the crooked path, he chooses the con. With his left hand, he dons the villain's mantle, staging scenes within instances, infuriating players who decry him as a despicable traitor, all while the game happily promotes him. With his right hand, he joins the non-human organization "Fangcun Mountain," which opposes the Carnival Paradise, transforming into a mysterious player who slaughters game bosses, earning cheers of "Long live the expert!" from fellow players. Gradually, Zhu Yan rises to become an S-rank human player in Fangcun Mountain's archives, while also being the Carnival Paradise's certified top game Boss. But when the final war erupts and both major factions place their hopes in him— Players tag his various aliases: "Experts, this offensive depends on you." The Carnival Paradise's supreme Boss throws an arm around his neck: "Bro, you're the iron, I'm the steel; you can't let me down again!"
ions, keeping it grounded and realistic】 After quitting his job, office worker Su Yang accidentally binds with the "Enjoy Life System." As the name suggests, simply by indulging in life's pleasures, he can earn random rewards from the system—no need to spend money on beautiful women or grovel before anyone. Just enjoy, and the money follows, making it all about effortless fun. The system comes with a scanning feature, allowing him to establish a favorability bond with women rated 85 points or above. Every 20-point increase in favorability unlocks additional rewards. After suffering through over twenty years of hardship, Su Yang trembles with excitement, his dull eyes suddenly gleaming with newfound hope. "Enjoy life? How hard could that be?"
