Hogwarts: A Chinese-Style Professor

Chapter 99 Dumbledore has a headache.
"elder?"

Li Wei glanced at Dumbledore.

"Professor, it's fine to rely on your seniority, but you've emphasized this too many times today—as far as I know, legendary wizards can live to be at least four hundred years old."

If you were to calculate your life trajectory in the context of an average person, you'd only lived a quarter of your life so far, which is precisely when you're at your strongest—”

Li Wei didn't finish his sentence, but his meaning was already quite clear.

There's a limit to how much you can rely on your seniority.

"cough--!"

Dumbledore coughed softly, blushing slightly—though it wasn't visible on his face at all.

"Let's talk about the crown instead."

He stood up again.

The two approached the crown and admired it quietly.

"What are you going to do with it? After all, you found it, it belongs entirely to you—by the way, you still haven't told me how you got it?"
We also need to inform Ms. Helena about this matter.

"No need, I got it from Helena, I'm not lying to you."

Li Wei recounted how he received the crown.

Upon hearing that he had taken 'vigilance' against the ghostly blood man Barrow in the castle, Dumbledore's expression became somewhat subtle—but he decided to pretend he knew nothing about it.

Although Li Wei had already guessed that he would do this, seeing that he really remained silent about it, he still wanted to laugh.

"It's a miracle you found it—without you, I might not have found it until my very last breath."

Dumbledore looked at Livy with a somewhat wistful expression.

This is something only a "pure Slytherin" like Levi could do.

If it were him, he would never be able to gain Helena's trust—he would never agree to do such a thing to the Blood Man Barrow, and she would never make such a deal with him.

Li Wei gave her hope, which is why she did that.
"I've had enough of words of thanks. How about something more substantial?"

Li Wei shook his head, pointing to the crown with a rather troubled expression.

"Can you fix this?"

"You're also interested in that legend? I think you're wise enough."

“I don’t think so—and you’ve said it yourself, what I lack are memorable moments, experiencing the wisdom that comes with being crowned, which I think is also very important.”

In fact, Li Wei has very few pressing needs right now.

After entering the legendary realm, his strength has undergone a leap, and almost no one in this world can threaten his life—unless he stands still and takes a killing curse from the mysterious man.

Moreover, there is still some time before the mysterious man returns, so he has plenty of time to prepare. Once summer vacation arrives, he will have a period of time that he can fully undisturbed and strengthen himself at his own pace.

He also had plans to develop specific methods to counteract dangerous spells like the Killing Curse.

After losing the pressure of an urgent goal, he did indeed, as Dumbledore said, have the leisure to savor more moments—it would be a shame to destroy something as interesting as the crown.

Actually, he's quite similar to Voldemort in one way—he also likes to collect rare items.

At first, he collected mostly practical magical items.

At that time, due to insufficient strength, Li Wei always thought of keeping some backup plans, in case they might come in handy someday.

As a result, the more things you hoard, the fewer opportunities you have to use them.

Later on, collecting magical items became a habit for him, rather than a utilitarian act.

"I'm not sure if I can fix it—but I promise you, I'll do my best."

Dumbledore's expression seemed somewhat conflicted.

Li Wei had done him such a big favor, so he naturally wanted to repay him—it wasn't enough to talk too much nonsense with this Slytherin student; he had to show enough sincerity.

Dumbledore was also willing to show his sincerity at this time. After thinking for a moment, he continued:
"Don't worry, I'll figure this out soon and give you an answer as soon as possible—if I can't solve the problem, I'll ask a friend to help me out."

He's the only person in the world who could possibly fix it—and if even he can't, then we really have no choice but to destroy it, even if it's painful.

"Oh? Who is this friend you're talking about?"

“You should have heard of him—Nico Lemaître.”

A hint of relief flashed across Dumbledore's face.

"If it had been a few months later, it might have been too late for us."

"What? Hasn't he already lived for over six hundred years?"

"Yes—he has lived long enough—so he was supposed to die this year after he had finished dealing with everything."

Dumbledore looked at Livy, and said meaningfully:

"We have essentially disturbed the peace of someone who is about to pass away."

"Has he run out of Philosopher's Stones?"

Li Wei frowned slightly, somewhat puzzled.

"No—no, he chose to die."

Dumbledore noticed Levi's expression and said with some surprise:

"You seem unable to understand this?"

"Yes, I am afraid of death."

Li Wei frankly admitted this.

"you"

Dumbledore instinctively touched the bridge of his nose, only to find nothing.

He looked at Li Wei and suddenly realized something rather frightening—he might not fully understand this young man's thoughts.

If I remember correctly, you're only 32 years old this year, right?

"Yes."

"You said it yourself—legendary wizards can live for over four hundred years, and you've only experienced less than a tenth of your life."
Aside from Tom, no one in this world can threaten your life, so I think you can rest assured.

"I am at ease for now, but with my current mindset, I really can't understand the attitude of actively embracing death."

Livy did not deceive Dumbledore.

He neither needs to nor cares to do so.

“Li Wei—you are still young, I think you don’t need to worry about this at all.”

And for a powerful wizard, death is merely another great adventure—especially for you.

"No, that means nothing to me—I'm interested in the future, in living, breathing individuals—I don't care about them, but I'm curious about how the times affect individuals."

"Existing in the past holds no appeal for me."

Seeing that he could not persuade Livy immediately, Dumbledore had no choice but to say:

"I think this is a very broad topic, let's discuss it when we have the opportunity in the future."

He asked his pet phoenix, Fox, to bring him dragon-skin gloves, and after a series of tests on the crown, he finally took them in his hands.

Somewhat's strange is that...

Although he was pleased with the process of finding the Horcrux, his initial relaxed mood had turned somewhat weary.
After listening to Li Wei's words, he suddenly felt that his previous idea of ​​retiring early was somewhat reckless.

　The number of Horcruxes in the previous chapter was incorrect; 5 should be changed to 4.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)