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Chapter 116 Great Fortune Helps Me Cultivate
The Snow Queen left after uttering a single sentence.

Wang Xi was left standing alone in the hall.

'Is this a time-limited task?'

He said to himself.

Wang Xin could sense that Isabella seemed to have no high expectations from the beginning, so she deliberately set conditions that she thought were almost impossible to fulfill.

They wanted to use this to discourage people from leaving.

It's obvious that ordinary people, let alone mastering secret techniques, probably can't even glimpse the demonic runes within the ice mirror...

'But at least we got the opportunity, didn't we?'

Wang Xi was not discouraged; instead, he smiled.

Persuade you to quit?

I can't persuade you at all!
He confidently walked up to the tall oval ice mirror and examined it closely, trying to find the hidden magic runes within.

However, looking through the gleaming mirror, all that could be seen was a handsome man. Nothing else was discovered.

Wang Xi touched and looked at the ice mirror from left to right, circling it several times. He could even see snowflake-shaped ice elements floating around the edge of the mirror, but he couldn't find the so-called magic runes.

Ultimately, he came to two conclusions:
First, this is a handsome mirror.

Second, it cannot be found.

"..."

Wang Xi realized he had underestimated the difficulty of the mission. And rightly so; the fact that the Ice Queen gave a ten-day deadline spoke volumes.

He gave up on his awkward search and instead turned to Caius for help.

Using exploration, we looked again.

The terms immediately appeared in my eyes—

"Magic Ice Mirror: A mirror created by the Ice Queen herself, formed from ice magic. It can reflect the trajectory of magical elements and can also defend against and disintegrate most elemental magic attacks... It seems to contain a secret magical scripture, unknown to outsiders."

"You've discovered the secret magic of runes!"

"Will you accept Isabella's tutelage and acquire this ability?"

Wang Xi raised his eyebrows and let out a soft "hmm".

This capture was not achieved through defeating or killing, but through instruction.

The third way to capture cards!

'Yes. '

I responded from the bottom of my heart.

Immediately, a deep blue light shone on the ice mirror, forming a ball of light that flew straight into the center of the forehead.

'Dark Blue Card?!'

Wang Xi was stunned.

No wonder she's called the Snow Queen.

The magical runes casually hidden in the ice mirror turned out to be a supernatural ability of deep blue quality!

'Caus, extract.'

Wang Xi issued the order without hesitation.

"Consume 100 energy points (3065 remaining)"

hum-

"My mother always said that snow is the gift of winter, but why did this gift cover her face and choke her throat... Watching the white mist she exhaled turn into an ice coffin, and the snow falling in her palms turn into a tombstone, I realized that so-called talent is just another name for curse."

"At the end of meditation there is no enlightenment, only an everlasting winter... Every frozen soul deserves to have its fading temperature remembered."

Isabella's indifferent murmur echoed in Wang Xi's mind.

"Winter Meditation Method (Technique Card)"

"Quality: Deep Blue One Star (Upgradable)"

"The Queen awakened her magical talent at a young age, accompanied by an indelible curse of ice in her heart. Unable to control her raging magic, the ice magic she unleashed killed her beloved mother and those around her... Her heart was gradually growing cold, and the last vestige of reason told her that she had to control this power, or it would lead to disaster."

"Upon use, you will master the art of meditation. Through continuous practice, you can absorb magical energy and increase your maximum magical energy capacity, indirectly enhancing your affinity for ice elements and significantly improving the effects of ice magic. Each use of this card will consume a large amount of stamina and energy. (There are extremely high requirements for magical affinity and ice element affinity; if these conditions are not met, it will have the opposite effect.)"

A meditation method that can cultivate magical powers!
finally come!

This is the fourth exercise card after Body Tempering Method, Breathing Method, and Nine Rhyme Opera!
Wang Xi was thrilled.

The back of this wild card features a deep blue crystalline pattern, while the front depicts a half-body portrait of Isabella—she stands with her eyes closed in the snow, breathtakingly beautiful.

'However, the conditions are quite harsh.'

Wang Xi, holding the wild card, offered his evaluation.

This was the first time he had ever seen such a long description, which was enough to show how powerful the card was.

Like "self-immolation," it is also deep blue, and the threshold for entry is extremely high.

Through the description, Wang Xi glimpsed a corner of the Ice Queen's past. Isabella and Lillian had similar experiences; both awakened terrifying magical talents in childhood, but their inability to control this power ultimately led to tragedy.

'This meditation method seems to have been tailor-made for Isabella herself…no wonder she said she wasn't good at teaching.'

Wang Xi thought to himself.

Unless a student has the same talent and physique as her, they simply cannot get started.

But this didn't stump Wang Xi.

'Luckily, I had a backup plan!'

He chuckled softly and gave the order to Caius:

'Open the Legendary Chest.'

In his mind, a long, narrow crack spewed out that glittering treasure chest.

The lid of the box slammed open.

Please choose one of the following three rewards:

"1. Magic Stone (5000 grams)"

"II. The All-Purpose Card (γ Combat Type Doll - Guard, Sword in the Stone, Fifth Element Affinity)"

"3. Fashion Cards (will change the appearance and effect of Wild Cards to some extent)"

Even the slightest hesitation from Wang Xi would be disrespectful to the Ice Queen, so he directly chose the second option, "Fifth Element Affinity".

The other rewards aren't bad, but they're less appealing compared to becoming Isabella's apprentice.

hum-

A dazzling deep green light burst forth from the treasure chest.

Immediately, it transformed into a ball of light and flew out.

Suddenly, Wang Xi had a wild card in front of him.

He reached out and caught it.

"Fifth Element Affinity (Skill Card)" "Quality: Dark Green One Star (Upgradeable)"

"The four basic elements of earth, fire, wind, and water circulate in the air, forming the foundation of elemental magic. However, there exists a fifth element unknown to most, which can only be glimpsed by those with extraordinary talent."

"After use, you will gain a special elemental affinity, which will adapt to your own situation, and the final result is unknown."

'This is it!'

Wang Xi immediately activated the "Fifth Element Affinity".

A deep green light flashed, and he felt himself in a strange state. It was as if an unknown power was being nurtured within his body, waiting for time to develop.

He took a deep breath.

Then, the "Winter Meditation Method" was put into use.

Wang Xi suddenly felt some profound cultivation methods appear in his mind. He followed the guidance and knelt in a specific posture—his knees were pressed against the ground, and his palms were placed on his knees with his hands facing upward.

His head was slightly lowered, and his eyes were closed.

"Freezing distracting thoughts is like sealing away sins; only the pure bitterness and the pain of memories can temper the soul, ultimately leading to atonement under the cleansing power of magic."

He seemed to faintly hear Isabella's voice from the depths of his mind. This is the core essence of the "Winter Meditation Method".

After entering a meditative state, all sound and light disappeared, and Wang Xi's consciousness sank into darkness.

I don’t know how much time has passed.

He felt as if the temperature around him had dropped.

colder and colder.

I think I can hear the wind.

It became increasingly fierce.

As time passed, Wang Xi's body trembled involuntarily. This biting cold did not originate from the outside world... but from his own heart.

My body gradually became stiff.

The cold wind swept up sharp ice crystals, whistling against his body and scraping his face, causing excruciating pain.

'First stage: Visualize wind and snow.'

A thought flashed through Wang Xi's mind.

Enduring the bitter cold, we move on to the next stage—

'The second stage: freezing old wounds.'

You need to visualize the most painful memory scene to stimulate your soul's instincts and resonate with the ice elements in the environment, causing them to spontaneously carry magic and flow into your body.

As for Wang Xi's most painful memory...

The screeching brakes, the blaring horns, the blurred vision, and the excruciating pain and despair of being crushed by the impact.

bang——

Wang Xi once again felt the excruciating phantom pain.

His face, with his eyes tightly closed, showed a look of pain, and his body trembled violently.

In the silent castle hall, a cold wind suddenly swept up, carrying a large amount of ice element and magic, which poured into the young man's body like a funnel.

bang——

Another wave of nostalgia.

Wang Xi even let out a muffled groan, his facial expression contorted in pain.

Bang!
Bang bang bang! !

He repeatedly tried his luck at hitting the jackpot.

But without realizing it, they entered the third and final stage...

Deep in my heart, a seed slowly sprouted.

...

...

Unbeknownst to Wang Xi, a tall and elegant figure had appeared on the steps, watching him with a complex expression.

"So, he also has deeply painful memories?"

Isabella murmured.

A sense of shared misfortune arose in my heart.

In her view, the young man who originally did not have an affinity for ice elements suddenly developed the same unique talent as her during meditation.

Due to the Ice Heart Curse, a massive amount of magic and ice elements surged into the youth's body, causing his body to radiate coldness and be shrouded in icy mist.

as if……

Through the ice mirror, another version of her was revealed.

"Incredible."

The Snow Queen sighed softly.

She originally thought that the young man wouldn't be able to find the meditation method hidden in the mirror, and even if he did, he wouldn't be able to practice it.

Unexpectedly, in the short time it took to go upstairs for a nap, the other party had already successfully entered the field and officially mastered magic... and even developed an affinity for ice elements.

Simply unbelievable.

Isabella paused for a moment before turning and climbing the stairs to leave. Finally, she seemed to rub her forehead, a thoughtful look in her eyes.

Regardless, that's the truth.

She will not break her promise.

The problem is that she has absolutely no experience in teaching...

Really distressed.

With a sigh, the elegant figure disappeared onto the icy crystal steps.

By the time Wang Xi finished meditating, it was already night outside.

The hall's dome was bathed in moonlight, and the crystal walls emitted a faint blue glow, making the environment not too dark.

My first meditation session lasted five hours.

The moment Wang Xi opened his eyes, he felt an overwhelming sense of comfort, as if he were floating on air.

He was shocked.

He doesn't understand.

Why does it feel so good to be in the dark?
This is unreasonable!
Although I encountered countless strokes of luck during the meditation, the joy at the end was far more intense than the pain, making it irresistible.

Wang Xi felt like he was doomed.

Yes, he's gone mad.

He took to meditation.

(End of this chapter)