Full-Time Magister: The Evil Emperor Descends

Chapter 5 A Special Encounter

The year Mo Xie turned twelve was a special one.

It was a year of rupture, a year of humiliation, a year of grief and indignation, but also a year of growth and change.

As soon as the school bell rang, large groups of students headed towards the school gate.

Mo Xie first went to the fifth-grade classroom to pick up Ye Xinxia, ​​and then the six of them walked home together.

"Mo Fan, I believe my score has improved this time and I will definitely surpass yours."

Mu Bai stared at Mo Fan and spoke first.

"Seriously? You're doing it again? When have you ever taken an exam and not been behind me?" Mo Fan said helplessly, holding his head in his hands.

"This time will definitely be different!"

Mu Bai was unconvinced and said very seriously.

"Whatever," Mo Fan shrugged, then looked at Mo Xie, "Brother, has Mu Ningxue contacted you recently?"

"Hey, yeah, the little princess hasn't been to school these past few days, did you know that, Brother Xie?" Zhang Xiaohou asked.

Mo Xie shook his head. Mu Ningxue hadn't contacted him, allowing him a few hard-won days of peace.

"Mu Bai, you've been staying at the Mu family's place, have you seen him?" Zhao Kun asked.

"What a pity," Mu Bai also shook his head in denial, "I've never met Mu Ningxue either. Maybe there are some arrangements made by the family. Don't worry."

Ye Xinxia remained quiet, without interrupting, and kept smiling as she looked at Mo Xie.

"Xinxia, ​​have you contacted Ning Xue?"

Mo Xie noticed Ye Xinxia's gaze and bent down to ask.

"I'm sorry, Brother Moye, Ning Xue hasn't contacted me either."

When Mo Xie saw that even her best friend Ye Xinxia didn't know, a bad feeling welled up in her heart, and she felt that something was going to happen.

Upon reaching the crossroads, the six people went their separate ways home.

Back home, Mo Xie went into the kitchen to prepare dinner.

Mo Xie has been researching recipes lately. If Mo Jiaxing is away from home for work, Mo Xie will have to take on the role of head chef at home.

Mo Xie believed she had a great talent for cooking, and Mo Fan and Ye Xinxia always praised her skills.

Mo Xie sometimes fantasizes that if one day her dishes start to glow, it means she has become a master chef.

After the three of them finished eating, Mo Xie took the bowls and chopsticks into the kitchen to clean them up.

During the journey, Mo Xie felt a slight vibration in his pocket. He was a little puzzled, so he dried his hands, took out his phone, and saw that it was a message from Mu Ningxue.

The message asked him to go to the back mountain. Mo Xie didn't understand why Mu Ningxue would send a message asking him to go to the back mountain so late at night.

After much hesitation, Mo Xie, still worried about Mu Ningxue's safety, decided to go out and meet her.

After cleaning up the dishes, Mo Xie called out to Mo Fan, who was lying on the sofa watching TV.

"Xiao Fan, I'm going out for a bit. You stay home and watch the house. Dad should be back soon."

"Okay, remember to bring me some snacks when you come back." Mo Fan waved.

The back mountain is not far from Mo Xie's house; it only takes a few minutes to walk there.

After climbing to the top of the hill behind the mountain, a small figure sat on the lawn, her face buried in her knees, her shoulders trembling slightly.

Mo Xie stood by the big tree, looking at Mu Ningxue whom she hadn't seen for several days. Unlike usual, Mu Ningxue's familiar black hair had turned silver-white, which looked incredibly eerie.

"Xiaoxue, your hair..."

Mo Xie stared blankly at Mu Ningxue's long, silvery-white hair, and only then did the memories deep in his mind come back.

No wonder Mu Ningxue has been gone for so long. He remembered that this should be the time when Mu Ningxue absorbed the Ice Crystal Bow, and the long silver hair was also a side effect of the Ice Crystal Bow.

But what made Mo Xie feel the worst was that if the Ice Crystal Bow was now in Mu Ningxue's possession, it meant that the aunt who had been so good to him had passed away.

Mo Xie's indulgence of Mu Ningxue was largely due to Mu Ningxue's mother.

When Mu Ningxue's mother first met Mo Xie, she said she liked him very much, saying he was a very cute child. She also often gave Mo Xie, Mo Fan, and Ye Xinxia some delicious food, and she was truly kind to Mo Xie. Mo Xie was very grateful.

Mo Xie must have been extremely saddened that such a kind-hearted aunt had left like this.

"Little Evil!"

Mu Ningxue turned her head, her eyes red and trembling with tears, and said, "Mom left me, Mom doesn't want me anymore..."

Seeing Mu Ningxue so heartbroken, Mo Xie felt a pang of sympathy. Seeing her like this, Mo Xie couldn't help but think of himself after losing his mother.

Mo Xie stepped forward slowly and embraced Mu Ningxue, gently comforting her.

"Xiao Xie... I feel so awful these past few days, and I don't know why I feel so cold... My hair has changed too..."

Mu Ningxue tearfully told Mo Xie about what had happened in the past few days, feeling very insecure.

Ever since her mother put a bow inside her body, Mu Ningxue has suffered endless torment from the cold, feeling the chill every now and then.

"Little Evil!"

Mu Ningxue lifted her head from Mo Xie's embrace, her tear-streaked face revealing an unprecedented determination.

"Please take me with you! I want to leave this house, I can't stay here any longer!"

Mo Xie was stunned for a moment when he heard Mu Ningxue's firm words, but he didn't say anything and remained silent.

"Xiao Xie...why..."

Mu Ningxue was familiar with Mo Xie's personality, and seeing that Mo Xie remained silent, she knew it was unlikely.

However, Mu Ningxue didn't understand why Mo Xie disagreed, since Mo Xie usually agreed to whatever she asked for.

Mo Xie released Mu Ningxue, pursed his lips, and said, "Xiaoxue, your family will worry if you do this. They must be looking for you everywhere. You should go home quickly."

"But I will definitely find a way to cure your illness. You have to give me time. I will definitely cure you when you grow up."

Fearing that Mu Ningxue might feel insecure, Mo Xie added a sentence.

Mu Ningxue did not calm down despite Mo Xie's soothing words; instead, she shook her head frantically.

"Xiao Xie, I don't want to go home, I beg you, I just want us to stay together!"

Mu Ningxue gripped Mo Xie's clothes tightly with her small hands, her moist eyes staring at him. Her pitiful appearance would surely make any other person her age want to elope with her immediately.

But Mo Xie wouldn't do that. He knew the consequences of doing so—he... no, his family absolutely couldn't afford it!
Mo Xie steeled her resolve, gritted her teeth, and made a firm decision.

"I'm sorry, Xiaoxue, I can let you have your way with other things, but this is the one thing I can't do!"

"Xiao Xie?"

Mu Ningxue clearly hadn't expected Mo Xie to refuse so decisively. Her eyes dimmed, and she didn't try to persuade him any further.

Seeing Mu Ningxue's appearance, Mo Xie felt increasingly distressed and led her back to a place not far from the Mu family's manor.

"Alright, this is enough for you. If I take you inside, people will misunderstand."

Mu Ningxue looked at Mo Xie, her small hands tightly gripping the hem of her skirt.

Mo Xie thought she might be a little scared, so he reached out and held Mu Ningxue's hands, comforting her, "It's okay, as long as you apologize properly, Uncle Mu will definitely forgive you."

Mu Ningxue seemed to have taken Mo Xie's words of comfort to heart, and without lingering any longer, she turned and left.

Good night, sweet dreams!

Mo Xie waved to Mu Ningxue, and Mu Ningxue waved back slightly.

And so, Mu Ningxue disappeared from Mo Xie's sight, turning back every three steps.

Mo Xie turned around, her smile fading, and strolled into the darkness.

Mo Xie could not take Mu Ningxue away. He had neither the right nor the obligation to take Mu Ningxue away. Doing so would only implicate his family. Moreover, it was Mu Ningxue who was wrong to think about running away from home.

Mo Xie sighed slightly. After all, it was someone else's family matter, and Mo Xie couldn't interfere.

On the way, Mo Xie recalled the kind smile of Mu Ningxue's mother, and his mood darkened. He could only lament the injustice of fate.

After taking a slightly longer route to the supermarket to buy some snacks for Mo Fan and Xin Xia, Mo Xie headed home.

Xiao Fan would be so happy to know how good I am to him! Mo Xie thought to himself, quickening his pace involuntarily.

Mo Xie noticed the garage light was on from afar. Could it be that her father had returned?
Mo Xie walked towards the garage, filled with doubt.

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