Chinese professors at the Wizarding Academy

"There's no need to smoke so much..."

Gu Chen, who was hugged by Jim again, wasn't stunned. This child was indeed grateful...

As the saying goes, a drop of water in need is repaid with a spring of water.

Jim wished he could jump into the spring to increase its volume.

"Okay, teacher, is there anything I need to do?"

Gu Chen could see that Jim's reaction was clearly very excited, as if being able to help him was a gift from heaven.

"Don't get excited."

"It's okay, you can just sit in the chair."

"Take a deep breath; dizziness is normal."

Upon hearing Gu Chen's words, Jim sat down obediently in the chair.

He extended his hand toward Gu Chen.

There was not a trace of fear in his eyes, only trust.

"Just bear with it."

Since Jim was so cooperative, Gu Chen didn't want to waste any more time. So, facing Jim's outstretched hand, Gu Chen also reached out his hand.

The two hands, one big and one small, clasped together. Then, red blood lines, like countless small snakes, emerged from Gu Chen's wrist and wrapped around the other small hand.

Unlike last night, this time the bloodline was noticeably less violent, and instead, it was as careful and gentle as possible.

"Well……"

Jim let out a soft groan as the blood pierced his wrist.

Hang in there.

Gu Chen focused his mind and activated the "Blood Absorption (Perfect)" spell, which had been enhanced with the analysis points provided by "Teaching and Learning Together". This time, Gu Chen guided the flow of magic even more carefully.

Gu Chen's will sensed the flow of blood, manipulated magic, and connected to Jim's artery.

Then, the blood extraction was perfectly activated. As the crimson magic flowed under Jim's skin, the apprentice's life essence was also extracted.

The process was extremely meticulous and perfect. When the essence and blood flowed along the blood vessels to Gu Chen, it did not harm any other part of his body.

If other blood wizards came, they would be utterly astonished!

Such exquisite blood extraction... such profound understanding and learning, how could a low-level first-ring blood wizard possibly achieve this?

Being amazed by the skill is only one aspect; more importantly...

Absorbing someone else's essence and blood, yet so gently?

Shouldn't it be over in one inhalation?

As for the reaction to being sucked, that's not within the Blood Wizard's consideration.

"alright."

Gu Chen felt Jim's essence flowing into his veins, and his instincts told him that this was "the apprentice's blood".

He looked down at his arm, feeling the flow of blood. Jim's "Apprentice Blood"... seemed dull and lackluster compared to Elisa's mid-level first ring and Ken's high-level first ring "Wizard Blood".

But that's enough. The blood wizard's talent advancement ritual must be done slowly. If high-level blood is used directly, it may cause a backlash, which would be a loss.

"Is that all?"

Jim was a little nervous at first, but after hearing Gu Chen say "It's all done," he immediately opened his eyes.

There was no sign of fatigue in his eyes; he looked very energetic and seemed unaffected.

Although her face was a little pale and her lips were white.

But his overall spirits were not significantly affected.

"certainly."

Gu Chen nodded, observing Jim's condition.

He had just cast the spell with utmost care, trying his best not to harm his student.

It looks like it's working well.

If there is any damage, the energy and magic provided by the magical food you just ate can replenish it.

Well... now that we have the main materials, the next step is to prepare for the promotion ceremony.

It's called an advancement ceremony, but for first-ring wizards, there aren't any special requirements for the ceremony except for advancement to second-ring. Advancing to talents, which is a unique concept of blood wizards, is even simpler. All you have to do is drink blood and take those hidden "talents" from the blood.

This is precisely what makes blood wizards terrifying; they can advance their talents simply by absorbing blood. For a blood wizard like Gu Chen, whose talent has plummeted to the lowest point of the sixth rank, a single "apprentice's blood" of the same sixth-rank talent would be enough to advance.

And he didn't absorb much, so it wouldn't affect Jim's talent.

It's hard to say whether this is a good thing or a bad thing. All I can say is that Gu Chen's talent has plummeted to rock bottom. He could easily improve with any kind of supplement.

Of course, to go further, better blood and more blood are needed, but that's not something Gu Chen needs to consider right now.

"Jim seems fine, and I'm fine too..."

"There are still 29 days until the assessment, and there are matters concerning the Antinoya family. We can't let our guard down."

"The ceremony can be held late at night when it's quiet, so there will be less noise."

"The day has just begun; we can't waste any time."

Gu Chen thought for a moment and quickly realized what he needed to do.

time is money!

The pressure is immense; we must catch up immediately!

Everyone else is working hard, so as a sixth-rank wizard, I definitely have to work hard too!

Class is about to start!

Jim!

Time should not be wasted at all. Jim is at the age where he should be studying hard and striving for success.

Gu Chen also urgently needs more analytical points to strengthen himself.

Whether it's enhancing spells or refining one's understanding of the "Basic Meditation Method"...

29 days!

Gu Chen deeply understands the principle that learning is like sailing against the current; if you don't advance, you fall behind.

It's always easy to make progress at the beginning, but it gets harder as you go on.

29 days, we must make the most of our time!

"So, teacher, did I help you?"

Seeing that Gu Chen didn't say a word and his face was expressionless, making it impossible to tell what he was thinking, Jim waited for a while before cautiously asking.

"Of course, thank you Jim, you've been a great help."

Upon hearing Gu Chen's words, Jim was overjoyed.

My teacher has treated me well; how could I not accept that he couldn't help me at all?

Jim was overjoyed. He was lost in thought for a moment, then suddenly realized what was happening.

Why isn't Teacher Gu Chen saying anything?

The cabin seemed a little quiet...?

"Um, teacher?"

"teacher?"

Jim looked at Teacher Gu Chen beside him and saw that the teacher had turned her back to him at some point, and seemed to be holding something in her hand.

"Um, teacher, are you alright?"

Jim tried to speak, and indeed, Teacher Gu Chen could be a bit unconventional at times...

"I'm asking you, Jim."

What is written on line 37 of the first page of "Basic Meditation Method"?

"what?"

Jim was taken aback by the sudden question.

Answer me!

His response was a huge question from Gu Chen!

"Yes, yes... um, teacher, I didn't know!"

"Don't you know you can't recite it?"

"explain!"

"These kinds of spot checks will happen all the time from now on! Bring it out and see how I deal with you!"

The gentle expression on Gu Chen's face was gone, replaced by a stern look.

There's no other reason than that education has already begun!

To help Jim make progress, we need to inspire his "tough will"!

It means that I, as a teacher, need to put a lot of pressure on myself!

The lesson has already begun!