Chinese professors at the Wizarding Academy

"Squeak..."

Gu Chen carried Jim on his back and pushed open the door of the wooden house.

"Forehead……"

Jim on his back let out a soft sob, as if he was about to wake up.

"call."

Gu Chen placed Jim on the bed in the house and then closed the door of the cabin.

"Finally back. Once the Black Forest Kiss effect wears off tomorrow, wake Jim up. It's time for class."

Gu Chen placed the silver takeout box he was carrying in his other hand on the table.

Seeing that Jim seemed to be waking up but still looked like he needed to sleep for a while, Gu Chen turned his attention to the takeout box.

It's simple, he hasn't eaten yet.

Gu Chen simply wouldn't eat it, and the reason was quite simple: the food sold in the Magic Dining Hall all had some unique effects, whether it was the Black Forest Kiss that allowed one's mental energy to get a full rest, or the hind leg meat of the Shadowmoon Grey Wolf that could remind one of the past.

Gu Chen didn't want to collapse on the floor after finishing his meal...

As for other common supplements, they are unnecessary for him. He has not suffered any major damage, either physically or mentally; in fact, he is stronger than before!

There is nothing else but the Blood Wizard.

Gu Chen didn't really intend to let Ken spend a lot of money during the meal. After all, Ken was his student, and there was no need to really take too much advantage of him.

Leave some magic stone fragments for Ken so he can progress faster, and Gu Chen can also gain analysis points more quickly.

Get tons of gold coins?

It's not that we won't explode, but rather that we'll explode less frequently, more slowly, and in a planned manner.

The key is to gain insights through "teaching and learning from each other" in the future.

"Read a book for a while first."

Gu Chen sat in that familiar old chair.

It was a little chilly inside the cabin, but compared to the warmth of the private room, Gu Chen felt more at home here.

Occasionally, a smell of rotting wood could be smelled inside the house... but he thought it was better than that luxurious fragrance.

Maybe they've developed a fondness for living here?

Perhaps it's because this wooden house was used by Gu Chen to educate Jim; for a teacher, this is the classroom.

"My little log cabin is still the best."

Sitting in the chair in the wooden cabin, Gu Chen felt relaxed and happy, and his attention seemed to be more focused when reading.

Of course, I still can't understand it.

"So, where exactly is the 'basic' foundation of this damn 'Basic Meditation Method'?"

"No, at least Jim, a sixth-rank talent, has a tenacious will; he can improve under pressure."

"I only have a sixth-magnitude star, I really don't understand it! I recognize all these characters, but I just can't figure out how they're put together."

As Gu Chen watched, his anger flared up.

I don't understand, I really don't understand.

Despite being a teacher, he doesn't understand "Basic Meditation Methods" as well as his students.

Jim might not know what all the contents of this book are, but at least when the pressure hits, his talent kicks in and he can focus his mental energy.

I just really don't understand.

"well……"

He sighed softly.

Gu Chen turned his attention to Jim.

"Let me sleep a little longer. I don't know if I'll ever have time to sleep like this again."

His mind raced; he had a lot of things to worry about right now.

"The academy's assessment, the Antinoya family, Jim's identity..."

Each of the three crises was a death sentence.

Moreover, the three crises are interconnected, meaning Gu Chen is currently dancing on three eggs.

One broke, and the other two broke too.

If we want to seize a chance of survival, the only thing we can do is to resolve all three issues at once.

To pass the test, you need Jim's help. The Antinoya family will continue to cause trouble; they have their eyes on Jim, and you need to protect him.

There's also the mystery of his identity... Gu Chen hopes Jim isn't really some kind of kingdom heir, although the Gray Tower Academy is too lazy to interfere in worldly affairs, and internal academy matters are also difficult to be disturbed by the mortal world...

"But just as I suspected, the Antinoya family is a family of wizards..."

Ken wouldn't lie about this.

She had killed Alyssa, and her fiancé on the other side didn't seem to be a good person either; he would come looking for trouble after a while.

"The key to everything lies with Jim..."

Gu Chen looked at Jim, who was still unconscious beside him, with a deep gaze.

This unremarkable little guy was practically dragged out of the Soul Forge by myself; he was originally meant to be used as fertilizer for a potion field...

Yet he has become the core of the task at hand, and it seems that nothing can be done without him...

"Well……"

A soft sob interrupted Gu Chen's thoughts; the sound came from Jim, who was asleep.

"……teacher?"

"I am here."

Jim called out, his eyes slightly open, filled with confusion.

Gu Chen replied,

"Did you sleep well? How are you feeling now?"

"Oh, I'll get up right away, teacher!"

Jim shook his head and realized he was lying on Teacher Gu Chen's bed again. He immediately jumped down and looked up at Gu Chen.

"Don't get excited, how was your rest?"

"Ah, I'm such a good teacher!"

Seeing Jim's enthusiastic attitude always brought Gu Chen a sense of joy.

As a teacher, who wouldn't like a student who respects them and works hard?

Of course, it was a bit too much respect, to the point of being subservient.

This is not good.

Gu Chen stood up from the chair, then gently placed his hand on Jim's shoulder, applying slight pressure.

"Ugh...!"

"It's alright, have a seat."

The sudden movement made Jim instinctively close his eyes, but Gu Chen simply patted his shoulder gently and made him sit back on the bed.

Then, Gu Chen brought over a wooden stool and sat down in front of Jim.

"There's no need to be so reserved, Jim. I'm your teacher when I'm teaching."

"Normally... according to the academy, you are materials."

"But that's a bit too disrespectful. I don't like it. Just be normal. There's no need to be so reserved."

"I am different from those nobles."

Gu Chen looked at Jim with a serious expression in his eyes.

He's a good kid, just used to being humble.

"Teacher, I..."

Jim instinctively stopped talking, as if he thought Gu Chen would interrupt him.

However, Gu Chen said nothing and simply waited quietly for Jim's reply.

"I...I just wanted to say thank you."

"I...I apologize for what I said when we first met in the Forge, um, the very first time we met, I said that it would have been better to die in the Forge than to be taken away by you."

Jim stammered, but Gu Chen remembered that he wasn't a child who would stutter.

Perhaps it was due to excessive excitement, or perhaps it was an emotional surge...?

"Um, ah, there's also the matter of Junior Brother Ken. Because, I... I, um, I just felt it was a bit sudden, I didn't mean to dislike him."

"...Thank you, thank you, Teacher Gu Chen. You saved my life, bought me food, and provided me with accommodation."

As he spoke, something seemed to be swirling in Jim's eyes. The crystal-clear liquid reflected a faint light, slowly wetting his eyelashes, and then his eyes and cheeks.

"Last night... if it weren't for you, I might have died."

"Thank you, teacher."