Full-Time Magister: The Evil Emperor Descends

Chapter 87 The Determination to Protect Family

The lid was lifted, steam escaped, and a fragrant aroma wafted out.

The fish was boiling in the pot, its reddish sheen tempting.

It truly embodies the perfect combination of color, aroma, and taste!

"Wow, it smells so good!"

Ding Yumin exclaimed in surprise, her beautiful eyes shining as she stared intently at the braised fish in the pot.

"Get ready, I'll cook a few more dishes and then we can eat."

Mo Xie poured the fish from the pot into a plate and said with a smile.

"Uh-huh!"

Not long after, plates of delicious dishes were served on the table.

"Grandma Ye, try my cooking."

"Okay, whichever girl marries you in the future, that's her good fortune."

Grandma Ye took the chopsticks and couldn't help but praise them.

As he spoke, he glanced at his granddaughter, and his meaning was clear.

Ding Yumin was unaware of her grandmother's gaze; all her attention was focused on the braised fish.

He picked up a piece of fish, blew on it, and then took a bite.

"Delicious!"

Her cheeks were rosy, and she kept chewing the food in her mouth.

"If it tastes good, eat more."

Seeing her adorable expression, Mo Xie smiled gently.

Ding Yumin gently bit her chopsticks, her beautiful eyes fixed on Mo Xie's peerless face, her gaze shifting and subtly conveying her affection.

Grandma was right, boys who can cook are really handsome...

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The sun gradually set, and night fell on the town.

Shanghe Street was pitch black and fell into a deathly silence.

There wasn't a soul in sight on the street, and the evening breeze rustled the broken glass, creating an inexplicable sense of dread.

At the end of the ancient street, a bright light shines out, like a beacon pointing to the light, standing there.

With the lights guiding me, I finally felt safe.

In the courtyard next to the hotel, Grandma Ye lay on a recliner, fanning herself with a palm-leaf fan.

On the roof of the small house in the courtyard, Mo Xie was lying down, with a piece of cardboard under him so he didn't have to worry about his clothes getting dirty.

With hands behind his head, he gazed at the stars in the night sky.

To be honest, the air quality in town is so good that you can actually see the stars.

Even in big cities, it's difficult to see the stars.

"If I had to choose one, staying here wouldn't be so bad..."

Mo Xie admired the beautiful scenery in the night sky, murmuring to herself.

He dislikes the hustle and bustle of big cities and prefers the tranquility of small towns.

When I get old, it would be nice to find a place with fewer people to live in.

"Moye, Moye, where are you?"

Ding Yumin's shouts rang out in the courtyard.

"Here it is."

Moye did not get up, but simply waved her hand and responded with a sound.

"How did you get up there?"

Ding Yumin put her hands on her hips and said with dissatisfaction.

After a while, she climbed up the wooden ladder to the roof, also holding a piece of cardboard in her hand.

He spread it out on the empty space next to him and sat down with Mo Xie.

Do you like looking at the stars?

Ding Yumin looked at Mo Xie's profile and asked.

"It's alright, sometimes I think it's quite beautiful."

"I used to watch it a lot when I was a kid."

The conversation ended, and Qi Suan fell silent.

After a long silence, Ding Yumin slowly spoke.

"Thank you for tonight. Grandma hasn't had such a happy dinner in two years."

"Making elders happy is the responsibility of a junior. Besides, I really like Grandma Ye, so you don't need to thank me."

Ding Yumin shook her head, but didn't say anything more. Gazing at his slightly indifferent expression, she hesitated for a long time before finally uttering a single sentence.

"You...you seem like a completely different person, as if...you've changed your personality."

Upon hearing this, Mo Xie turned her cold eyes and stared calmly at Ding Yumin.

As soon as that gaze was fixed on her, Ding Yumin's delicate body trembled, and a feeling of unease arose in her heart.

He glanced at it cautiously a few times and asked in a low voice.

"Did I say the wrong thing?"

Mo Xie propped himself up with his hands, half-sitting on the cardboard, quietly watching Ding Yumin.

"You know what? Sometimes I wonder what kind of person I really am."

"Don't be fooled by my friendly and polite demeanor; I'm just wearing a mask."

“Aside from family and close friends, it’s hard for anyone to get close to my closed heart.”

"Heh, maybe I've just gotten used to being alone..."

At the end, he gave a rare, bitter laugh.

Ding Yumin opened her mouth slightly, but ultimately did not say anything.

Am I considered your friend...?

"Why are you telling me this?"

"You can see through me, which must be due to your mental abilities. There's no point in me hiding it."

Ding Yumin stared wide-eyed at Mo Xie in disbelief.

Seeing her astonished reaction, Mo Xie smiled slightly.

"Don't underestimate me, I can tell fortunes."

"Pshaw, I don't believe it!"

Ding Yumin wrinkled her delicate nose and let out a soft snort.

However, her eyes dimmed slightly, her long, beautiful legs bent slightly, and she hugged her knees with both arms.

“My parents died when I was young because they fought against demons, and I have been living with my grandmother ever since.”

"I owned a successful hotel and thought I could live happily ever after, until I awakened my magic."

"When I first awakened my psychic powers, I excitedly told my grandma the good news. But who knew that I often couldn't control my emotions, which caused the power of my psychic powers to spread throughout the whole street."

"People on the street would change their behavior because of my emotions, and gradually some rumors started to spread."

"To this day, my grandmother still doesn't know that I am the legendary 'witch'."

"I could clearly be more skilled than my peers, but I hate my magic and don't want to continue cultivating."

Ding Yumin lowered her head, her beautiful eyes glistening with tears.

The next second, a large hand gently pressed down on her head and suddenly rubbed it hard.

"What are you doing?!"

Ding Yumin slapped the large hand away, glaring at Mo Xie with embarrassment and annoyance.

Mo Xie ignored her murderous gaze and smiled calmly.

"That's because you didn't have good control at first. Now you can use magic skillfully, can't you?"

"My initial motivation for diligently cultivating myself was very simple: to protect my family and the things I cherish."

"You are the same. You are the user of magic, and protecting your grandmother is the only thing you should do."

Mo Xie stroked Ding Yumin's long hair, then got up and stretched comfortably.

"Protect my family...protect my grandma..."

Ding Yumin murmured, her eyes gradually brightening.

Do you want Shanghe Street to return to its original state?

"Eh?!"

Ding Yumin didn't react to Mo Xie's sudden change of topic.

"Do you want Shanghe Street to be bustling again?"

"Of course I want to, after all, it's where I live, but..."

"That's settled then, all I need is your answer."

Ding Yumin wanted to say something, but Grandma Ye's call interrupted her thoughts.

"Mianmian, Xiaoxie, come down and eat watermelon!"

"coming."

"Wait for me!"

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