Chapter 29: The Teacher’s Worry (Part 1)

Luo Yan’s talent was so great that it brought unexpected joy to Old Strom. In just over half a month, Luo Yan had already felt the Magic Element. Despite knowing that Luo Yan had a high elemental compatibility, Old Strom felt dizzy for a moment from such a dazzling achievement and almost cried out in shock.

Just then, Mrs. Strom walked out carrying hot fruit preserve and honey-glazed pancakes. She was startled to see Old Strom’s face flushing red and hurriedly asked, “Old man, what happened to you?”

Old Strom was so happy that his voice was slightly hoarse. He said with excitement, “Iris, do you know? Little Luo Yan has already felt the Magic Element!”

Living in a magic family, Mrs. Strom naturally understood this basic knowledge. Upon hearing this, she said with a face full of disbelief, “What? In just a few days? How is that possible!”

Old Strom smiled and said, “Yes, I didn’t believe it either at first, but… it is true. I have already felt the elemental fluctuations from little Luo Yan!”

Now, Mrs. Strom could not help but believe it. She looked at Luo Yan with surprise and even forgot to put down the tray in her hands for a moment, only murmuring repeatedly, “A genius, my little Luo Yan is indeed a genius!!”

Well, having the talent to feel the Magic Element in half a month was indeed very genius, but when did Luo Yan become part of “their” family? I belong to my own family, alright.

However, a teacher’s wife was still a teacher’s wife. Having been a well-bred lady who had seen the world in the Imperial Capital, she quickly regained her composure. She placed the tray on the table and pulled Luo Yan toward her with a smiling face, treating him as if he were a precious treasure.

On the other side, Old Strom had been smiling from ear to ear. What could make a teacher happier than teaching a genius student?

Seeing the two of them smiling so happily, Luo Yan also grinned foolishly. Getting along well with these two was definitely what Luo Yan wanted most. For the sake of a happy future as a young master, it was better to cling to these power ful supporters as tightly as possible.

Thus, amidst these intentional and unintentional smiles, a warm atmosphere filled the room. It made people unconsciously lose themselves in it, unwilling to wake up for a long time… However, quite spoiling the mood, this warm atmosphere did not last long before it was broken by a long sigh from Old Strom!

In such a cozy environment, this sigh was far too abrupt, like being tapped on the head just as one fell asleep. Luo Yan was okay, but Mrs. Strom immediately frowned and said crossly, “You old man, why are you sighing when everything is going so well!”

Old Strom said with a solemn expression, “I didn’t expect Luo Yan’s elemental compatibility to be so amazing. I was wondering what to do when he constructs his Mana Vessel in the future? With my level…”

Old Strom stopped speaking here, but Mrs. Strom had lived with him for so long that she understood his thoughts immediately. It turned out her old man was worried that his own talent was insufficient to protect little Luo Yan during the construction of the Mana Vessel, which would waste such a little genius.

To be honest, when Luo Yan first took Old Strom as his teacher, it was entirely based on the consideration of building connections and clinging to a powerful supporter. But now, hearing him care so much about his future, Luo Yan felt a warmth in his heart, and his respect for Old Strom became more sincere.

At this moment, Mrs. Strom laughed. She gave Old Strom a cross look and used her slender finger to lightly tap his head, saying, “You old man… what are you thinking? Director Luo Pei asked you to teach Luo Yan to provide him with magic knowledge. Who expects you to protect Luo Yan while he constructs his Mana Vessel? You are also a first-level Magic Apprentice; would the Director not know this? When it is truly time to construct the Mana Vessel, the Director should invite someone from town to help… Besides, even if the Director cannot find anyone, you still have some old connections in the Imperial Capital. It will take at least half a year before Luo Yan constructs his Mana Vessel. Is that not enough time for you to make arrangements?”

“Right, right, right~~ how did I forget that!” Old Strom was stunned for a moment, then became overjoyed. He had been blinded by his own worries, and only now did he realize—it was true. Although he was little Luo Yan’s teacher, it didn’t seem necessary for the teacher to personally provide protection and guidance for a student constructing a Mana Vessel. They could completely hire someone else to do it!

Previously, he had worried that his lack of strength would hold back little Luo Yan, but now that he had figured it out, Old Strom had no more concerns and was in a great mood. He immediately stood up, brought another set of instruments from the inner room, and said with enthusiasm, “Come, Luo Yan, I will help you test your talent inclination again!”

Generally, the first professional test only evaluated whether one possessed professional talent and provided a rough assessment of the talent inclination. The second test, conducted after cultivating elemental fluctuations or Battle Aura fluctuations, was the true professional assessment. This test basically decided one’s future development direction.

Luo Yan did not take this assessment lightly. He held the conductive metal handed over by Old Strom with both hands and slowly input his Mental Strength and Mana simultaneously. Soon, a slightly dull deep green light flickered on the instrument, making the entire room look lush and green.

However, Old Strom’s expression became somewhat solemn.

“It’s actually… a Necromancer inclination?” Old Strom murmured subconsciously. His expression was not very good. Green light represented the wood element, but this slightly dull deep green light was the “already dead” life element. In other words, Luo Yan’s future development direction would be a Necromancer?

Now, Old Strom’s mood became somewhat depressed. This wasn’t because he had a prejudice against Necromancers—except for the fanatics in the Holy Light Inquisition of the western continent who prayed until their brains were broken, few people had prejudices against Necromancers. Old Strom was mainly worried because he himself was an Elemental Mage, and several of the old friends he still associated with were also Elemental Mages. Although the basic principles were the same, Elemental Mages and Necromancers were two completely different fields. As a result, besides the basics of magic, Old Strom’s help to Luo Yan would truly be limited.

As a teacher, it was one thing to be unable to protect a student while they constructed a Mana Vessel, but now even basic teaching was problematic. This would not be a happy thing for any teacher. Although Luo Yan actually wouldn’t care at all, the problem was that Old Strom didn’t know that…